MINUTES
HOLDERNESS BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
JULY 11, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM.
PRESENT: Chairman Peter Francesco, Vice-Chairman Sam Laverack, Selectmen Barbara Currier, Peter Webster, and Suzanne Peoples, and Interim Town Administrator Peter Russell.
PAYROLL AND PAYABLES: The Selectmen reviewed and signed payroll and payables.
The public meeting was moved upstairs to the meeting hall at 6:40 PM and
Municipal Secretary Dee Canavan joined the meeting.
MINUTES: The minutes of June 27, 2005 were approved as written, 4-0-1 in favor with Mrs. Currier abstaining.
LAKESIDE CONCOCTIONS – HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS APPLICATION:
Karen Graziano submitted a Hawkers and Peddlers Application for a 6’3 ½ ft cart for selling hotdogs and frozen drinks on the bridge in the village. After discussion the Board approved the application contingent on approval of the Police Chief, renewal of New Hampshire State Hawkers and Peddlers License, and payment of $300 licensing fee to the Town of Holderness.
TAYLOR REAL ESTATE TRUST: Tink Taylor met with the Board to discuss assessing his building and percentage of land ownership within the Taylor Real Estate Trust. Mr. Taylor stated there is no dispute of value placed on the buildings or the land as a whole parcel. Mr. Laverack stated the assessors are engaged to value each parcel in the Town and be able to justify that value. How interest is divided within the trust is to be determined by the trustee’s. After much discussion the consensus of the Board was the Town has no involvement in valuing partial interest in any parcel. Mr. Taylor thanked the Board.
RESIDENCY AT SQUAM LAKESIDE FARM CAMPGROUNDS: Mr. Tom F. Lindsey met with the Board to discuss the situation of many people within the state who live in their RV’s and are having difficulties declaring residency anywhere. They are required to declare residency in order to register vehicles and be able to vote. Mr. Lindsey stated he has been able to find a solution for his situation but plans to begin the process to have this reviewed by the State. He was given the name of Holderness’s State Representative.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASE ORDERS: Mr. Webster moved, Mrs. Peoples seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 in favor to sign the following purchase orders:
· Ossipee Mountain Electronics in the amount of $1,362.10 for radio equipment.
· Ludwick’s Sealcoat in the amount of $2,650 for the sealing of cracks and 2 coats of driveway sealant for the Public Safety parking lot.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. /TRANSFER STATION: Mr. Peter Furmanick discussed a proposal to accept clean fill at the Transfer Station. Chairman Francesco recused himself. After discussion, Barbara Currier motioned to accept the fill, Peter Webster seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to accept the fill. Mr. Francesco resumed his seat on the Board. Mr. Furmanick reported David Goodwin had completed his 6 month probationary period with the Highway Dept. He requested the Board approve David Goodwin as a regular full time employee and put into effect the wage increase discussed at his time of hire. After discussion Peter Webster motioned to increase Mr. Goodwin’s wage to the amount agreed upon at hire, Sam Laverack seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 in favor. Mr. Furmanick informed the
Board the Highway Dept. was over budget on the sand and gravel line item due to the large amount of rain received this spring.
BEAVER POND ON BARTHOLOMEW PROPERTY: Mr. Furmanick reported the standpipe and discharge pipe that were installed in the beaver pond on the Bartholomew property will still need adjustment as he feels the discharge pipe installed is too small. Mr. Francesco stated he had spoken with Mrs. Bartholomew recently and adjustments will be made.
HERITAGE HILL ROAD: Mr. Furmanick reported he has been unable to find any documentation that authorizes the Town not to maintain the backside of Heritage Hill Road. He stated this issue will need to be addressed now that houses are being built on this portion of the road. Mr. Furmanick was asked to determine the grade on that portion. Records will continue to be explored to determine where the Class V section of the road stops and the Class VI section begins.
PLANNING BOARD NOMINATIONS: Planning Board Chairman Earl Hansen recommended the nominations of Robert Snelling, Alt., Nancy Scothorne, Alt., and Angie Francesco, Alt. to the position of full members of the Planning Board. Also nominated were Harold Webster and David Horton as alternate members, terms to be determined. Lori Downs Lenentine did not wish to be reappointed and David Driscoll is no longer a resident of Holderness. After discussion Mrs. Currier moved to appoint these members, Mrs. Peoples seconded, and the Board voted these appointments, 4-0-1 in favor with Mr. Francesco abstaining.
TIME WARNER NY CABLE FRANCHISE TRANSFER AGREEMENT: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Time Warner cable franchise transfer agreement and cover letter drafted by Interim Town Administrator Peter Russell. After discussion Mr. Webster moved, Mr. Laverack seconded and the Board’s vote was unanimous to authorize Chairman Francesco to sign the agreement and the cover letter (attached).
SIGNATURE FILE: After review it was moved Mrs. Peoples seconded Mr. Webster and the vote was unanimous to sign the following items. 5-0 in favor.
· Corrected Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed for Webster Land Corp. in the corrected amount of $517.32 for operation # 04-221-05.
· Intent to Cut for Pemi Fish and Game Club, Map 222-23.
· Veteran’s Tax Credit for John F. Gately, Map 207 Lot 4 to be effective for tax year 2006.
· Supplemental Warrant for 2005 Spring Property Taxes in the total amount of $5,090 for:
a. Laprade, M/L 236-010, $3,091.
b. McLellan, M/L 245-039-A18, $31.
c. Piangereilli, M/L 239-049-18H, $298.
d. Piper, M/L 102-8, $795.
e. Wolfsburg Farm, LLC, M/L 251-17,
The Board reviewed items from the Correspondence file. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Having no further business to come before the Board Mr. Webster moved, Mrs. Peoples seconded to adjourn at 7:56 PM. The vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Dee Canavan, Municipal Secretary
Town of Holderness
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