MINUTES
HOLDERNESS BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM.
PRESENT: Chairman Peter Francesco, Selectmen Barbara Currier, Peter Webster, and Suzanne Peoples, and Town Administrator Walter Johnson.
ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Sam Laverack.
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.
INTRODUCTION OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Chairman Peter Francesco introduced Holderness’s new Town Administrator Walter Johnson.
MINUTES: The minutes of July 25, 2005 were approved as written. 4-0 in favor.
PEMI BAKER HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE: Bonnie Webb introduced Gail Lary Interim Executive Director of the Pemi Baker Home Health and Hospice (PBHH&H) to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Lary stated the PBHH&H provided service during 285 visits to Holderness from 7-1-04 through 6-3-05. They have 24 new patients from Holderness and the Home Hospice Program has grown tremendously this year. Ms. Lary apologized for late request for funding during last years budget season and stressed the need for the Town of Holderness to continue participation in the program. She stated the funding request letter will be hand delivered to the Board in early October to ensure a thorough review during the budget process.
ANNE PACKARD: Mrs. Packard met with Board to discuss issues with Beede Road and Seven Pines Road. She stated a “Children Playing” sign had been installed right in front of her property. Also she stated her concerns with amounts of gravel washing off the road near her property and at some points along Beede the gravel is washing into the brook. Mrs. Packard reported a bank of Trailing Arbutus had been removed on Seven Pines Road and replaced with bark mulch. After discussion Mr. Francesco stated the Board would travel the roads in question on August 22 at 5:00 PM to review Mrs. Packard’s concerns and would respond to her.
DISPOSTION OF 2004 ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS:
· Sanfacon – M/L 244-5-8: Mrs. Sanfacon stated her waterfront condominium is assessed close to double the assessment of similar condominiums on the second and third tier of Westwind Condominiums. She reviewed portions of the Condominium Act (RSA 356-B). After discussion the Board tabled a decision at this time. Mr. Francesco stated he would discuss with Assessors Agent Wil Corcoran the Sanfacon application and report back to the Board.
· Parker – M/L 236-28: Margaret and Howard Parker stated their property is over assessed compared to neighboring properties. They showed pictures of the homes close proximity to Rt. 113 the disadvantages of property because of it. After discussion and review of the memorandum prepared by Assessors Agent Wil Corcoran, Mr. Webster moved, Mrs. Currier seconded to approve the Parker’s application to the recommended assessment of $232,500. The vote was unanimous.
· The following abatements were disposed as follows:
2004 Abatement Results
To The Board of Selectmen: We have reviewed the following applications for abatement and here summarize our findings for your review.
Owner |
Parcel |
Approve/ Deny |
Prior Assessment |
Recommended Assessment |
$ Difference |
Explanation |
Parker |
236-28 |
Approve |
239,200 |
223,500 |
15,700 |
Adj. to land for close proximity to Rt. 113 |
Taylor/ Desloge |
241-84 |
Deny |
495,100 |
495,100 |
-0- |
No information or documents submitted to substantiate abatement request |
Maggi |
247-20 |
Approve |
600,700 |
554,900 |
45,800 |
Adj. to land for new land information and asking prices in the area |
Donnelly |
247-21 |
Deny |
448,400 |
448,400 |
-0- |
Owner refused entry for interior inspection. Though the application was filed for land value, the assessor is responsible for the total value not just one component, therefore the abatement must be denied. |
Albrecht |
247-22 |
Approve |
215,600 |
168,100 |
47,500 |
Adj. to view after review of new data |
Bruckner |
247-18 |
Approve |
247,600 |
197,600 |
50,000 |
Adj. view factor to reflect asking price and P&S agreement price |
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The abatement files are available for your review, which will show more detail to the reasoning behind our recommendations. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for further reference or needs for further information.
Wil Corcoran, Assessor’s Agent
August 3, 2005
_Signed by Board of Selectmen___________________
August 8 2005
TRUCK BIDS: The results of the opening of seal bids for a 2006 One Ton Truck for the Highway Dept:
TRUCK BIDS OPENED 8/8/05 |
VENDER NAME |
BID ITEM |
BID PRICE |
TRADE IN DISCOUNT |
BID PRICE WITH TRADE IN |
Meredith Ford |
Cab and Chassis |
$37,444.61 |
$10,500 |
$26,944.61 |
Donovan |
Plow and Sander |
$11,225. |
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Hawkensen |
Plow and Sander |
$8,228. |
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Fairfield, Inc |
Sander Only |
$6,680. |
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E W Sleeper |
Plow and Sander |
$10,972. |
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Donovan |
Dump Body & Hydraulics |
$11,425. |
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Fairfield, Inc |
Dump Body and Hydraulics |
$12,100. |
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E W Sleeper |
Dump Body and Hydraulics |
$10,626.
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REQUEST TO PURCHASE USED CULVERTS: The Board reviewed a request from Granite State Aggregate to purchase the used culverts from the Central School Bridge project. After discussion Mr. Furmanick was asked to research the cost of comparable new culverts and report back to the Board.
NH LEGAL ASSISTANCE – RIGHT TO KNOW REQUEST: Town Administrator Walter Johnson reviewed a request for extensive detailed information from the Holderness Welfare Dept. from 2000 to 2004. Mr. Pare is working on the information requested which is readily available. Most of the information requested will require a great deal of research of very confidential information. Mr. Pare will prepare an estimate of costs which this research will incur.
RESIGNATION OF HAZEL GRAY: The resignation, effective September 12, 2005, of Hazel Gray was accepted by the Holderness Board of Selectmen with regret. Mrs. Canavan was asked to prepare a job description of Mrs. Gray’s duties as custodian / maintenance person. The position is to be advertised and posted.
SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATIONS: The Board approved the Special Events Application of Bethel Woods Campgrounds for their yearly events. Mr. Webster moved, Mrs. Peoples seconded and the vote was unanimous 4-0.
The Board tabled the Special Events Application of Fisher/Wise Wedding until input could be heard from the Chief of Police. Concern was expressed with a 3:00 AM end time.
PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT: Mrs. Currier moved, Mrs. Peoples seconded and the vote was 3-0-1, with Mr. Francesco abstaining, to sign the appointment letter of Angela Francesco to the Planning Board as a full member with a term to expire 2008.
SIGNATURE FILE: Mrs. Peoples moved, Mrs. Currier seconded and the voted was unanimous (4-0 in favor) to sign the following items from the signature file:
· Intent to Cut – Thomas and Judith Duda – M/L’s 210-32-1, 210-32, 210-33.
· Fire Dept. purchase order in the amount of $6,150 payable for Bergeron Associates for fire fighting clothing.
· 911 Maps for the Town of Holderness.
PETER RUSSELL: The Board of Selectmen thanked Mr. Russell for his services as Interim Town Administrator and wished him well with his future endeavors.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: At 8:00 PM Mr. Francesco moved to enter nonpublic session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II(a) to discuss a personnel matter. Town Administrator Walter Johnson and Public Works Director Peter Furmanick were also in attendance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Webster (Yes), Currier (Yes), Francesco (Yes), and Peoples (Yes).
At 8:10 PM it was unanimously voted to come out of non-public session. By unanimous decision the Board voted to increase the hourly wage rate by $.50 for Transfer Station Attendant Susan Buttrick effective immediately.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR PROJECTS LIST: The Board discussed developing a projects list for Town Administrator Walter Johnson. Some items reviewed were positions descriptions, review/update personnel policy, and addressing DRA assessing recommendations. Chairman Francesco suggested a Board work session to develop and prioritize the list with all members participating. The Board briefly discussed the Sanfacon abatement application and asked Mr. Johnson to be included in the discussion with Wil Corcoran and Chairman Francesco.
ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Peoples moved, Mr. Webster seconded and the vote was unanimous (4-0 in favor) to adjourn at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dee Canavan, Municipal Secretary
Town of Holderness
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