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Selectmen’s Meeting July 23, 2007

APPROVED
MINUTES

Present: Selectmen: Chairman Susan Weeks, William Stockman, Daniel Duffy, Town Administrator Jeanie Forrester, and Administrative Assistant Cathy Pounder.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Weeks called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

II. REVIEW/APPROVE MINUTES: 1.Selectman Stockman Made the Motion to approve the Selectmen Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2007 as corrected. Chairman Weeks Seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously. 2. Selectmen Duffy Made the Motion to approve the Work Session Minutes of July 16, 2007 with corrections. Selectman Stockman Seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.

III. DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Steve Hunter gave the Highway department’s update. County Road will be reclaimed next week. Island Trash Day went well but volume seemed down this year. Mr. Hunter questioned what kind of insurance coverage he has through the Town for his vehicles. Chairman Weeks informed him that he is treated as a subcontractor and his personal insurance is what coverage he has. Mr. Hunter commented that he hears when ever someone has complaints but never any positive comments. The Selectmen, Mr. Hunter and members of the public discussed High Street culvert, County Road and Class V vs. Class VI roads.

IV: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: 1. Jeanie Forrester informed the Selectmen that she and Cathy Pounder will be attending a Primex “Right to Know” Workshop on Tuesday July 24, 2007 at 5p.m. 2. Jeanie met with the Transfer Station to work on their CIP project. They have four projects, Bobcat, Quonset hut, Waste recycling facility and Vertical Bailer. 3. Jeanie spoke with DRA and a public meeting must be held to accept the FEMA money. She prepared a Public Notice to be put into the paper. DRA said after funds are accepted the funds can be put in the highway accounts to replenish those funds. 4. Warrens Heating and Cooling gave a quote of $9300.00 to install an oil fire furnace in the Gould property. This includes removing the old furnace. 5. Jeanie spoke with Nancy Mayville about the High Street Culvert and she will have someone out next week. The DOT feels they can fix it. 6. Cathy Pounder reported that the Town spent $62,602.12 on the repairs from the Noreaster and the FEMA is for $53,768.72 that amount will go back into the summer

fund. 7. Swim restriction at Melvin Village Town Pier was lifted after the State retested and the tests came back OK. 8. The moving of the Tax Collector’s office and the Administrative Assistant’s office happened on Thursday.

V. APPOINTMENTS: David Ladd came to ask the Selectmen to ask permission to have some of River Reach members tie to the bulkhead at Melvin River until work is completed. He would like something in writing to display to inform the public that the Town gave permission for these members to tie at the bulkhead.

VI. SIGNATURE: 1. Groundwater Management Zone Easement - Selectman Stockman Made a Motion to sign the Groundwater Management Zone Easement. Selectman Duffy Seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.

2. Tax Deed on Map 55-1-6.1

3. Selectman Stockman Made a Motion to reappoint Eric Roseen, Kathleen Roseen, Maryann Murray, Chris Sawyer & Pat Mancuso to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Selectman Duffy Seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. Building permits reviewed were Nick Molea Map 60-1-11 for a 12’ x 14’ shed, Jeffrey Boggs Map 32-2-7 single family dwelling.

5. The Selectmen received an anonymous complaint; Chairman Weeks reminded the public that the Code Enforcement Officer can not inspect a property without a signed complaint.

VII. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Invitation to Mirror Lake Protection Association’s Annual Meeting on Saturday July 28, 2007 at 9a.m. Selectman Stockman will try attend.

2. Joan Hodges sent House Bill 422 for the Selectmen to review; it pertains to the Town granting abatements to persons whose children are enrolled in schools other than the local public schools. This bill is not in place yet.

3. LRHHPF – Joint Board Meeting 7/20/07 at 7am. Chairman Weeks reminded the public that Tuftonboro participates with the LRHHPF and that the Town will reimburse each household up to $40.00 per year for using the LRHHPF.

4. CIP Draft Minutes of 7/11/07 & Agenda for 7/18/07

5. County Transportation Task Force still needs a volunteer from Tuftonboro if anyone is interested in representing the Town. The next meeting is August 3^rd.

6. Wetlands Permit for Jeanne Prewitt Map 25-02-157

7. The Trustees of the Trust Fund gave the Selectman a copy of their response to the State regarding the State’s MS-9 inquiries.

8. Water Analysis for 19 Mile Bay and Melvin Village Beaches.

9. Wolfeboro Wastewater Project Dredge & Fill Application

10. E-mail from Joseph Lessard regarding Allen Blazick’s Airstrip. Mr. Lessard stated if the field is to be used as an airstrip then it should come out of current use. Mr.Lessard has a call into Linda Kennedy of DRA to confirm this.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS: NONE

IX. OLD BUSINESS: 1.Chairman Weeks corresponded with Rodney King of Time Warner Cable and he confirmed their equipment was bad. Their supplier does not supply

this equipment anymore. They have found replacement equipment. This week’s broadcast should be back on track.

X. PUBLIC MEETING: Pat Cookson addressed the Selectmen that she was upset with Steve Hunter because he was so negative during his update and she stressed that the people that attend these meetings do it because they are concerned.

Jackie Rollins read from a prepare statement how disappointed she was with the Selectmen’s decision to move her office with the Administrative Assistant’s office. The office personnel came up with an alternative move but the Selectmen chose to continue with the move as they had decided with. Jackie stressed that the Selectmen do not know what goes on in the office for the daily running. Jackie believes there is a hidden agenda to get rid of her and combine the Town Clerk and the Tax Collector position together. Jackie stressed she just wants her room back.

Chairman Weeks stated this is not a personal attack on Jackie and that the Town knows she does a great job. The Town knows she does a lot for this Town. Chairman Weeks feels this new space is good working space. They feel her new office is better when it comes to security. The Selectmen will get Jackie a new counter or divider if that is what she wants.

Selectman Duffy stressed he did not agree with the move. He was told there would be a caveat and Chairman Weeks stated it was still in place. There were a number of residents at the meeting to show support for Jackie Rollins.

Tony Lyon came before the Selectmen to express his disappointment in the Board of Selectmen’s decision to not reappoint Robert Murray and Niel Hansen to the ZBA. He testified to the excellent job Mr. Murray and Mr. Hansen has been doing. Mr. Lyon stressed he felt they are being judged incorrectly. Chairman Weeks listed her concerns. Robert Murray has concerns with the Selectmen accusing the ZBA of improperly conducting meeting and their procedures in making decisions on applications. The Selectmen, Tony Lyon, Robert Murray, Niel Hansen and other members of the public discussed the reappointment of Mr. Murray and Mr. Hansen and all the concerns brought to the Selectman’s attention. The Selectmen, Robert Murray, Niel Hansen and Tony Lyon agreed that the ZBA and the Board of Selectmen will have a workshop address some of the concerns.

Selectman Duffy Made a Motion to reappoint Robert Murray and Niel Hansen to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Selectman Stockman Seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.

Members of the public made comments referring to the Selectmen’s decision process and that many residents are not pleased with the results of those decisions. Members of the public included Carolyn Sundquist, Joan Theve, John Galvin, Robert Theve, Ken Cookson and Ken Craigue.

Fenton Varney was inquiring on what direction he should go in to bond the road in the Mt. Shadows project. Chairman Weeks recommended he get in touch with the planning board and Roger Murray.

XI. ADJOURNMENT: Selectmen Stockman Made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 pm. Selectman Duffy Seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted, Cathy Pounder Administrative Assistant