TOWN OF TUFTONBORO

MEETING OF THE SELECTMEN

Monday March 7, 2005

 

 

*Accepted* 3-7-05 CORRECTIONS IN BOLD

 

Selectmen present:  Susan Weeks, Bill Stockman and Chip Albee.

 

Selectmen reviewed mail, which included: Building Permits for George & Joan LeClair, John & Melanie Ratcliffe; Plumbing Permit for George Paul & Jill Wagner; Memo re: replacement of water tank at Town Office; Property Transfers from US Bankruptcy Court-State of Arizona to William Roberts, Raymond Barba 1992 Trust to Marilyn Barba & Stephen Barba, Joseph D’Allesandro to AHR Builders; Approval for Construction for John Goggin; Coalition Communities; Legislative Bulletin #10; Town of Wolfeboro notice to Abutters re: Telecommunications Tower; CDFA Notice of Public Hearing re: Income Limits; HealthTrust benefits Bulletin; NH Civil Engineer; Minimum Impact Expedited Application for Richard Marriott, Randall & Caryl Parker; US Bankruptcy Court re: Adelphia; NHDRA re: Timber and Excavation Processes.

 

Minutes: The Selectmen’s meeting minutes of 2-28-05 were approved with a minor correction.

 

Items for Signature:  Appointment to Parks & Rec for Betsey McCarthy; Veterans Tax Credit Application for William Libby.

 

At approximately 6:30 Selectmen met with Code Officer Ted Wright. Mr. Wright reported that building permits for 2005 are being issued at the same rate as 2004. Mr. Wright then expressed concern that the cleanup of a certain property in Hidden Valley is taking too long. The building on Route 171, which will house the vehicles and other objects, has been started but has not progressed very far. This has been an issue now for a couple of years. Selectmen advised Mr. Wright to speak to Town Counsel for advice. Mr. Wright also proposed training someone to cover for him while on vacation. Lane Evans has expressed an interest in training for the position. Mr. Wright has asked him to put a resume together to give to the Selectmen. Chairman Weeks advised that there are companies that offer part-time, occasional services such as MRI. NHBOA was also suggested as a resource. At this point Mr. Wright announced he is taking the surveyors test on April 15th and will know in June if he has passed. At that time he will probably have to resign as Code Officer if he intends to work in Tuftonboro as a surveyor.

 

Selectmen approved and signed the following:

  • Appointment to Parks & Rec Committee for Betsey McCarthy
  • Veterans Credit Application for William Libby
  • Eagle Scout Project – Graydon Steensma

 

At approximately 7:00 Selectmen met with Boy Scout Graydon Steensma. Graydon submitted a plan to clear the trail between Tuftonboro School and the library as his Eagle Project. He also plans to build a bridge and a bench and to do some landscaping. The approximate cost is $600-$700 most of which he will attempt to get donated. The project has to be done by his 18th birthday, October 14, 2005. After some discussion a motion was made by Selectman Albee to approve the project. Seconded by Selectman Stockman with all in favor.

 

Selectmen discussed which Selectman would speak for warrant articles 14 to 29 at Town Meeting.    

 

Selectmen will be at the Town House on Election Day at 10 am and then take turns being there while the polls are open.

 

Resident Fran Laase advised that his son has been contracted by the Wolfeboro Snomobile Club to plow the parking lot at 19 Mile Bay. He wanted the town to know why the plow was being parked in the lot. The Police Dept. will be notified. Mr. Laase was advised to contact the Road Agent as well.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Carolyn Sundquist

Administrative Assistant