TOWN OF DUNBARTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 28, 2002
Present: Chuck Graybill, Chair
Les Hammond
Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator
7:00 p.m. Other Business:
Chuck mentioned that there will be envelopes available to purchase with a "First Day of Issue" stamp, cancelled in the Town of Dunbarton for the first time on Memorial Day. The venture will be jointly sponsored by the Dunbarton Lions Club and the Veterans.
7:25 p.m. Police Chief Jeff Nelson presented Lenny Lamarka with a Commendation.
The Commendation was presented for Mr. Lamarka's outstanding efforts and helpfulness as an Auxilary Police Officer for the Town of Dunbarton.
Chief Nelso also introduced Beth Lamarka and gave her a letter of thanks for her efforts during the painting party.
Other Business:
The following appointments were made:
To the Central New Hampshire Regional Resource Conservation Committee:
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Lawrence Cook as a member and Matthew Lavey and Ken Swayze as alternate members for one year terms. The motion carried.
To the Conservation Commission:
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Lawrence Cook and Brett St. Clair as members for three year terms. The motion carried.
To the Town Forest Committee:
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Jeff Crosby and Ed White as members for three year terms. The motion carried.
To the Highway Safety Committee:
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Jeff Nelson, John R. Swindlehurst, III, Jan VandeBogart, Sr., and Jon Wiggin for one year terms. The motion carried.
7:35 p.m. Fred Weston, re: Stillwater subdivision
Present: Fred Weston, Jan Zeller, Jan VandeBogart, Lori Davis, Ron Slocum, and Carl Metzger. The purpose of this meeting was to review the three options for the proposed subdivision, per the Planning Board's request. Mr. Weston reviewed each of the options:
Option 1: The entrance on this option is objectionable to Jan Zeller because she feels that headlights will shine in her home. Mr. Weston prefers this option.
Option 2: There will be less of a problem with headlights with this option as the headlights will be pointing out and plants will be placed in such a way to deflect any lights. Mr. Weston will provide 200 feet of frontage to expand the salt shed.
Option 3: This option involves a land swap , with a lot being wiped out, because Mr. Weston indicated that lot 19 would include a 100 foot buffer. Mr. Weston reviewed the costs involved in this option and feels that he will lose $78,000 in land value. Consequently, he would require a 6 acre swap to negate this loss.
Chuck asked if there was an option 4, and suggested that Mr. Weston deed to the Town a 50 foot right a way. Chuck also offered that a 100 foot buffer is too much, and feels that 50 feet is more reasonable.
A discussion followed. Jan VandeBogart noted that option one has the least impact. Lori Davis questioned the impact of salt on the lots. Chuck indicated that the developer is assuming the risk of salt contamination and will pay for de-salt treatments. Jan Zeller mentioned that during heavy rains the road washes into her driveway. Ron Slocum asked if the Town was talking about moving the garage. Jan VandeBogart indicated that the only reason the garage would be moved is if there is not enough land.
Fred Weston will obtain answers to the following:
a. 50 foot rather than 100 foot buffer
b. willingness to give up 17 feet (including a deeded right of way) -on the south side of Mansion Rd.
Chuck would like to give the Town Forest Committee a chance to discuss these options.
8:30 p.m. Larry Cook, re: service agreement, assignment and assumption of the purchase and sale agreement. Larry brought in this agreement for the Board's signatures, indicating that it was basically the same as last year, with minor changes. J.R. still needs to sign it.
Other Business:
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to accept David Nault's resignation as an alternate Zoning Board member. The motion carried.
Chuck motioned, which was seconded by Les, to elect Les Hammond to the Kuncanowet Town Fores and Conservation Area Committee for a one year term. The motion carried.
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint the following members to the Town Office/Town Hall Renovation Committee: Donna Dunn, Daniel Gobin, Jeff Trexler, Jon Wiggin, Nancy Lang, Judy Petersen, Chuck Graybill and John Turner, for one year terms and to appoint Kim Bowen as an alternate. The motion carried.
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Harlan Noyes and Ken Swayze to the Historical Awareness Committee for three year terms. The motion carried.
Les motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to appoint Jacques Belanger and Theresa Francoeur to the Recreation Commission for three year terms. The motion carried.
8:45 p.m. George Holt, re: Stillwater subdivision
Chuck reviewed the options with George.
9:05 p.m. Les made a motion, which was seconded by Chuck, to adjourn the meeting.
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Chuck Graybill, Chairman
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Les Hammond, Selectman
Respectfully Submitted:
Joanne Johnson