TOWN OF
CENTER
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Selectmen’s
Meeting
MINUTES
Approved w/corrections: 9.24.07
Present: Selectmen: Chairman
I.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Weeks
called the meeting to order at
II. REVIEW/APPROVE MINUTES: The
Selectmen reviewed the minutes of the August 27 Selectmen’s Meeting. Chairman Weeks made a motion to approve the
minutes of
III. PUBLIC
HEARING: Chairman Weeks opened the public hearing on the sale
of town property at approximately
The formal process requires
getting recommendations from the Planning Board and Conservation Commission and
holding two public hearings. Chairman
Weeks asked for public comment and received none. Chairman Weeks noted that the Town has been
served a Temporary Restraining Order from a resident who delivered their bid
late and to the wrong office on the day of the bid opening. The Temporary Restraining Order prevents the
transfer of the
Chairman Weeks advised that
the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the sale of the two lots and
will send a formal letter. The
Conservation Commission has not responded, but the Selectmen expect to hear
from them shortly. Mike Phelps, Chair of
the Conservation Commission confirmed that a letter will be sent to the
Selectmen in response to their request for a recommendation for the sale of the
two properties. Chairman Weeks made a
motion to close the public hearing. The
motion was seconded by Selectman Duffy.
The motion carried unanimously.
IV. DEPARTMENT
UPDATES: Fred Sargent reported that
the Transfer Station had seven trailers of C&D (Construction & Debris)
and eight trailers of MSW disposed. The
driveway has been hot-topped.
Twenty-eight bales of cardboard have been disposed. Dean Clarke has registered for the
certification training through the NHDES scheduled for Wednesday, October 3
from 8:30 a.m. to
Administrator Forrester
commented that she had spoken to Mr. Degler from NHDES who advised that Mr.
Clarke should take the course now. She
also advised that Mr. Degler suggested the Town Administrator attend the
course, which would be free of charge, to learn more about operations. Forrester advised the Selectmen that if they
would like her to attend, she could drive herself and Mr. Clarke to the
training. The Selectmen asked Forrester
to attend along with Mr. Clarke.
Chairman Weeks noted the
next NRRA meeting is September 12 and that Fred Sargent should make sure that
he or Scott Greenwood attend the meeting.
Chairman Weeks asked Mr.
Sargent if he had received the memo regarding the personnel policies which
asked for feedback on the handbook. She
also asked Mr. Sargent to review and update any job descriptions as
appropriate.
Jack Parsons gave an update
of building activity in Tuftonboro.
There have been seven building permits for new homes issued…a total 81
permits have been issued since the beginning of the year. Parsons advised that there was a request to
hold a car show in Town, which would last about two or three days. The Selectmen asked Parsons to make sure that
issues relative to sewage disposal and traffic control be reviewed. Parsons advised the Selectmen that there is
no smoking allowed in public buildings and this is being violated at the
Transfer Station. Parsons will speak to
Fred Sargent about correcting the problem.
Police Chief Shagoury
reported that the calls for service are approximately the same number as last
year at this time. Vehicle stops are
down some. School is open and the Police
are in the area as much as possible for coverage. Chairman Weeks asked the Town Administrator
to be sure when scheduling the Selectmen’s meeting in the fall at the school,
that the Police Department and Fire Department give their department head
updates at that time so that the school children could learn more about safety
services in Tuftonboro.
Chief Shagoury confirmed
his receipt of the memo regarding personnel policies and will provide feedback
to the Selectmen. Chairman Weeks asked
him to be sure to look at the job descriptions and provide any updates as
necessary.
Shagoury noted that he had
submitted an arrest log to the newspaper for release, but that it had not been
printed. Selectman Duffy commented that
residents have noticed an increase in police presence in
V. TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REPORT
Cathy Pounder reported
that: 1. Rob Ciandella called regarding
the FCC Petition by Time Warner Cable.
The FCC publishes the exemption requests in the register and it hasn’t
been published yet. He will follow-up
with the Selectmen once it is published.
2. The router died on Friday, 8.31.07 causing
problems with internet service. Mindfire
fixed the problem on Wednesday.
3. If the abatements for
4. The Town received another fine for a late
injury report.
5. Locks in the Town Office are being changed on
9.10.07.
1. A review of the updated
pending list and calendar. She noted
that there is a meeting scheduled with HEB on September 24th at
2. Forrester confirmed that the Selectmen agreed
with MRI’s confirmation of Avitar’s assessments of lots 1 – 21 at
3. Forrester asked if Selectman Stockman had
spoken with the Parks & Recreation Commission about scheduling a meeting to
tour the Gould property and building.
Chairman Weeks advised that they had scheduled a meeting but it was
cancelled due to the weather. There has
been some trail cutting for cross country ski trails this winter; the use of
the building right now is not a priority.
A primary trail has been flagged, but elevations may be required. Eric Roseen, who is a land surveyor and knows
the boundaries, is working on this project.
4. Forrester asked about the status of the
Sargent deed. Fred Sargent advised that
the deed should be back from his attorney next week.
5. Forrester followed up with Chief Thompson
about the status of burning the shed on the
6. The letter and information to NH DES on the
Tuftonboro Landfill groundwater management zone has been sent and Jeanie will follow-up.
7. Memos have gone out on various issues
including a request for updates on the personnel policies and notification to
the boards and commissions about a Right to Know Forum in Moultonborough.
8. Paul Dean Clarke has been registered to
attend certification training in solid waste with the NH DES.
9. Forrester reported to the Selectmen about the
content of an upcoming DRA-Minicourse.
The course covers all exemptions and credits.
10. Chairman Weeks noted that the lights for the
Town House have arrived and expects them to be installed this week.
VI.
APPOINTMENTS
Jane Jarvis and Dusty
Davies met with the Selectmen to talk about the incidence of cyanobacteria
found at
There was a lengthy
discussion about causes for the algal bloom, a review of a 2006 report from
Mirror Lake Water Quality Monitoring, discussion about flow, and contamination
from Wolfeboro’s spray field (Field #5).
Ms. Davies and others would
like the Selectmen to demand that the flow of wastewater into
Chairman Weeks recommended
that Ms. Davies and others contact the NH DES, state and local representatives,
and Wolfeboro officials to make them aware of the problem. Chairman Weeks thought that Tuftonboro should
hire a professional to look at the situation.
Selectman Stockman disagreed and didn’t feel we needed to hire anyone to
look at the problem. Selectman Duffy
agreed there is a problem and we need to address it.
Jack Parsons will get
bottles from the state so that he can take water samples and send them for
testing. He will also get a letter from
the state about cyanobacteria and how to handle it. (Ms. Davies stated that the direction from
the state to boil the water would make it safe was in error. Boiling actually makes the water more
toxic.) Ms. Davies noted they had
tentatively scheduled a meeting with Wolfeboro Selectmen for September 19 and
were waiting for confirmation about being on the agenda.
Town Clerk Heather Cubeddu
met with the Selectmen about purchasing software through Munismart for dog
licensing. Munismart is having a sale on
this software, normally $2500, now $500.
Cubeddu noted that she has funds in her budget. Chairman Weeks made a motion to approve the
purchase. The motion was seconded by
Selectman Stockman. Vote on the motion
was unanimous.
VII.
SIGNATURE: 1. Abatement
for Bald Peak Land Company was granted: Selectman Duffy made a motion to grant
the abatement, seconded by Selectman Stockman.
Vote was unanimous.
2. Abatement for Matthew C. & Lucas P. Hayes
was granted: Selectman Stockman made a
motion to grant the abatement, seconded by Selectman Duffy. Vote was unanimous.
3. DR 1643 Audit Requirements for May 2006 Flood
signed.
4. Letter of Credit for Zadeda Farms signed.
5. Letter to Moultonborough Selectmen re:
Carroll County Registry of Deeds going on-line signed.
6. Building permits: Allen Blazick and Darren
Naseck.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
IX. OLD
BUSINESS: None
X. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Zoning Board – Public Notice
2. Trustee of Trust Funds – Copy of Letter to
NHDRA.
3. Munismart List of Available Modules
4. Tuftonboro Times Schedule & Request for
Input.
5. Coalition Communities – Meeting Guests.
6. Tuftonboro Conservation Commission – Copy of
Letter to DES Clerk of the Water Council -
Selectman Stockman commented that he appreciates all that the
Conservation Commission is doing. He
suggested that the Mirror Lake Protective Association and the Conservation
Commission communicate with each other, since the MLPA has concerns about the
wastewater drainage into
7. Phil Martin – Comments on Forum.
8. CIP Draft Minutes of
9. NRRA Marketing Committee Meeting Notes &
Agenda.
10. Notice of Watershed Grants Pre-proposals.
12. Resignation from Bill Gibson form Parks &
Recreation – Selectmen accepted Mr. Gibson’s resignation, noting that there was
no further action required.
13. Thank you from CASA
14. Septic Approvals from Diane Adams &
Donald Cope
15. Permit by Notification for James Culleton
16. Dredge & Fill
Application from John Twomey
17. Police Department Schedule Update
18. Chief Shagoury &
Office Thomas LaFavre Class Certification.
19. Dog Warrant Return
20. Police Press Release
21. Department of Labor –
Fine for Late Injury Report
XI. PUBLIC
MEETING: None
XII.
NON-PUBLIC: Per RSA 91-A: 3,
II(c) Chairman Weeks made a motion to go
into non-public per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) at
Chairman Weeks made a
motion to move out of non-public at
Chairman Weeks adjourned
the Selectmen’s meeting at
Respectfully
submitted,
Town
Administrator