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MINUTES
HOLDERNESS BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
October 17, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: Chairman Peter Francesco, Vice-Chairman Sam Laverack, Selectmen Barbara Currier, Peter Webster, and Suzanne Peoples, and Town Administrator Walter Johnson.
PAYROLL AND PAYABLES: The Selectmen reviewed and signed payroll and
payables.
The public meeting was moved upstairs to the meeting hall at 6:35 PM and
Municipal Secretary Dee Canavan joined the meeting.
MINUTES: It was moved by Mrs. Currier, seconded by Mrs. Peoples, and the vote was unanimous (5-0 in favor) to approve the minutes of October 3, 2005 as written.
VILLAGE SIDEWALK PROJECT UPDATE: Town Administrator Walter Johnson reported the trees have been cut on the Clifford property and excavation is scheduled to begin tomorrow, October 18th.
COLLEGE ROAD TRAFFIC ISSUE UPDATE: The Board reviewed a letter to the Center Harbor Board of Selectmen, sent by TA Walter Johnson, supporting No Thru Traffic and Weight Limit signage and allocating increased police presence for enforcement, during initial change.
BRIDGE PROJECT UPDATE – SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE: Chairman Francesco reported he met with Peter Hendel, Dick Stevens, (Holderness School) Ellen Shippen, Bill Crangle, (PSU) Walter Johnson, Peter Furmanick, and Plymouth Town Administrator Elizabeth Corrow for discussion on sidewalk maintenance. The discussion began with Mr. Francesco stating, per ordinance, the Town of Holderness does not maintain sidewalks in the winter. After further discussion PSU would consider maintaining the portion of sidewalk from the bridge to the crosswalk at the PE Center on the south side of 175A. Holderness School would consider maintaining the sidewalk from the school to the southbound on ramp to I93 on the south side of 175A. The portion of sidewalks on the south side of 175A between the
Irving Station and Big Apple will not be maintained. Mr. Johnson stated PSU and Holderness School will be meeting to finalize the details and contact the Town with exactly what they are willing to maintain on November 2.
2006 BUDGET UPDATE: TA Walter Johnson reported he has been working informally with Dept. Heads on their budgets and that budgets are due into him by October 31.
HOLDERNESS ROAD MAP FOR MASTER PLAN: Chairman Francesco stated he reviewed the maps for the Master Plan prepared by Lakes Region Planning Commission with Chief Mardin. Eight or so minor errors had been found, the LRPC has been contacted to make the corrections.
MAP 227-53 – 1986 QUITCLAIM DEED TO ARNOLD GRATON, JR FROM THE TOWN OF HOLDERNESS: The Board of Selectmen reviewed research prepared by Tax Collector Ellen King in reference to the sale of tax collectors deeded property (Map 227-53, formerly Map 8 Lot 51-A) on December 1, 1986. It was discovered the unrecorded, original deed was in the Town Office property file. Mrs. King researched selectmen’s minutes of 6-30-86, 7-21-86, and 12-1-86 for bid openings, balance payment, and signing of the deed by the Holderness Board of Selectmen to Mr. Graton. Chairman Francesco confirmed the Selectmen’s action with former Selectman Roger Gage, who was on the Board at the time of the sale. After discussion Mr. Laverack moved, Mrs. Currier seconded, and the vote was unanimous
(5-0 in favor) to turn the original deed over to Mr. Graton. Mr. Graton will be responsible for registering the deed at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds.
VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: TA Johnson reported, according to the Town Clerk, the Town has the following vacancies: one seat on the Budget Committee, one Supervisor of the Checklist, and one Trustee of the Trust Fund.
WELFARE DIRECTOR: The Board discussed advertising the Welfare Director’s position which will be vacant Dec. 31, 2005. TA Johnson stated Mr. Pare will continue as Deputy Welfare Director if the Board agrees. Mr. Johnson will prepare ads for the position.
DIESEL FUEL CONTRACT: The Board reviewed a diesel fuel contract proposed by Irving Oil to the Town of Holderness. After much discussion Mr. Laverack moved, Mrs. Currier seconded, and the vote was unanimous (5-0 in favor) not to enter in to a diesel fuel contract.
HONOR ROLL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE: Mrs. Currier reported the Memorial Committee met last week with David Paquette from Ashland. The list of names should be mostly completed by the end of November and it appears to be about 350 names. The Committee is still discussing the inclusion of the Gulf War Veterans. They will be placing advertisements in the Record Enterprise, Laconia Citizen, Union Leader, the Town Web Site, and, if it is ready, the Grange Web Site for veteran’s, descendants of veteran’s, or anyone who knows of qualified veteran’s to contact the Committee to be sure the name is included. Adam’s Granite from Derry is being considered to make the monument and their time frame would be approximately 1 month to design, 1.5 months to receive the
final design, and 1 – 2 months to complete the order. Harry Decker is scheduling a meeting with Dana Perkins to discuss a temporary memorial and would also like to meet with the Board of Selectmen on November 7th. The committee is also in discussion with the Library on proposed expansion and space issues and is scheduling a walk over the Library grounds. The Committee is working on a request for funding for March Town Meeting. Mr. Johnson stated the request should be in before January 15, 2006 to be included in the proposed budget. Mrs. Currier complimented the work and dedication of the Grange and the Memorial Committee has put into the research of names for the memorial. The Committee does not anticipate having the monument completed for 2006. The next meeting is on November 17, 2005. Mrs. Peoples reported the Holderness Cub Scouts are developing a fund raiser for the memorial.
DEPARTMENT HEAD MONTHLY MEETINGS: Mr. Laverack said he has received excellent comments on the monthly meetings from the Department Heads. TA Walter Johnson stated the meetings have been very productive and are held the first Monday of the month, 9:00 AM at the Public Safety Building.
SRO OFFICER AT HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISCUSSION: Town Administrator Walter Johnson reported Chief Patridge has been in meetings with Holderness School regarding the SRO Officer and that this is moving forward.
SIGNATURE FILE: Mrs. Peoples moved, Mr. Webster seconded, and the vote was unanimous to sign the following items:
· Warrant for the Lane Road Betterment Assessment in the amount of $8,757.
· Yield Tax Certification and Warrant for Pemi Fish & Game, Map 222-23, in the amount of $1,687.18.
· Abatement Spread Sheet Corrected for Abatements signed 10-3-05. Attachment I.
· Abatement Spread Calculations Spreadsheet. Attachment II.
· Pole License for Verizon for placement on Marston Road.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: At 7:25 PM Mr. Francesco motioned, Mrs. Peoples seconded, and the roll call vote was unanimous to go into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II(a) to discuss personnel matters.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Webster (Yes), Currier (Yes), Francesco (Yes), and Peoples (Yes).
ADJOURNMENT FROM NON-PUBLIC SESSION: At 8:05 PM Mrs. Currier moved, Mr. Webster seconded, and the vote was unanimous to come out of non-public session.
DISCUSSION OF HB695: Mrs. Peoples requested the Board discuss the request of Rep. Naro for Board support of HB695 as amended. If approved this legislation would benefit communities affected by any future purchase of private property by PSU. After discussion Mrs. Peoples moved, Mrs. Currier seconded, and the vote was unanimous (5-0 in favor) to support the bill. Mr. Johnson is to draft a letter of support from Representative Naro’s sample letters.
Respectfully submitted,
Dee Canavan, Municipal Secretary
Town of Holderness
2004 Abatement Results
October 17, 2005
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 |
2003 tax year |
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Webster Land Corp. |
207-9 |
Approve |
289,897 |
261,527 |
28,370 |
Adjust Current Use value to reflect forest management and recreation use discount |
2004 tax year |
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Webster Land Corp. |
207-9 |
Approve |
293,128 |
261,527 |
31,601 |
Adjust Current Use value to reflect forest management and recreation use discount |
Homestead Associates |
205-9 |
Approve |
39,168 |
20,343 |
18,825 |
-50% on land due to access, well on lot and shape |
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.
Roy Smith, Assessor’s Agent
October 7, 2005
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October 17 , 2005
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To the Board of Selectmen: We have reviewed the folllowing applications for abatement and here summarize our finding and |
recommendations for your review: |
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Parcel# |
Recommend |
Assessment |
Revised |
$Difference |
Summary |
232-008 |
Denial |
$1,138,100 |
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0 |
Taxpayers are relying upon historic information and mathematical averages. Assessments are determined from current sales activities and location specific influences. Also, linear frontage is based upon meandering shorefront and not tie line calculations. |
232-009 |
Denial |
$1,204,600 |
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0 |
Same as above. |
000-001 |
Denial |
$3,016,100 |
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0 |
The Town has an option to utilize the DRA assigned utility value or to use their own value determined by other means. We do not believe that the utility companies can force a municipality to accept the DRA utility values at the local level. |
231-020 |
Denial |
$1,215,500 |
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0 |
Taxpayers representative utilizes avareage sales values vrs. Average assessed values. These techniques are not applicable to an individual assessment, rather, must be based upon site specific appraisal estimates. |
236-085 |
Denial |
$220,400 |
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0 |
Valuations for unbuildable waterfront lots are developed from the sales of similar properties. Also, appraisal submitted isfrom 2002 and not relavant to 2004. |
236-030 |
Denial |
$569,600 |
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0 |
Same as above. |
245-6-1 |
Approve |
$417,847 |
$290,455 |
($127,392) |
Adjusted Land for conservation easement |
246-025 |
Denial |
$757,900 |
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0 |
Appraisal submitted for 2003 does not account for subdivision potential nor differences for linear feet and water quality. |
231-001 |
Denial |
$424,600 |
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0 |
Appraisal submitted assigns from $0 to $157 per acre for adjustment for land. Accordingly, the appraisal estimate of $585,000 indicates that the subject is under-assessed. |
231-002 |
Denial |
$184,615 |
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0 |
CU classifications changed due to on-site observations. No definitive maps on file for verification. |
231-008 |
Denial |
$55,800 |
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0 |
CU classifications changed due to on-site observations. No definitive maps on file for verification. |
102-031 |
Approve |
$214,200 |
$ 197,000 |
$ (17,200) |
Revised assessment for view component based upon on-site reviews. Views are based upon potential view as well as actual views. |
205-001 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$15,200 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
205-003 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$55,200 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
205-010 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$38,800 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
206-009 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$151,600 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
206-010 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$183,000 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
218-001 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$56,700 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
218-009 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$16,657,800 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
219-900 |
Rockywold/Denial |
$133,100 |
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0 |
Taxpayer is protecting their 2003 BTLA appeal. |
251-013 |
Approve |
$410,652 |
$ 376,352 |
$ (34,300) |
House partially finished as of 4/1/2004. |
246-019 |
Approve |
$1,038,000 |
$ 1,027,800 |
$ (10,200) |
Adjusted Studio for non-living unit ability. |
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