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TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
Evans Memorial Building
Board of Selectmen
July 1, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 at the Evans Memorial Building. Present were Rick Young, Don Philbrick and Aaron Blake. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
Don Hall, Carol Mayhofer, Earl Mayhofer and Elwyn Thurston met with the Selectmen to discuss hazard mitigation and the development of a hazard mitigation plan. There was a review of all the different plans that have been floating around over the past couple of years ranging from health plans (smallpox to influenza) to incident response plans and emergency operations plan. The first emergency plan for the Town had been put together by Don Hall in 1991 and updated at regular intervals. The Selectmen recommended that an electronic version of a plan for hazard mitigation that had been approved by the State be obtained and used as a boiler plate for Eaton. Earl Mayhofer noted that an approved plan was needed
for the Town to qualify for FEMA funds for hazard mitigation. There would be no cost to the Town apart from the time of volunteers to serve on a committee. The Selectmen indicated they could assist with the formation of a committee but noted that volunteers for other committees been in short supply.
Types of hazards likely to occur in Eaton were discussed. These included fuel spills, forest fires, and extended power outages. Fuel spills on roads were deemed to be a significant possibility but it was noted that the State would have the primary responsibility for dealing with such disasters. The Center Conway and Freedom Fire Departments would be the first responders in both these and most other incidents including forest fires. The Selectmen contended that many hazards common to urban areas did not exist in Eaton. With respect to power outages, the Town Hall would serve as an emergency shelter and is already equipped with and wired for an emergency generator for this purpose. Other plans that the Town has generated includes the Forest Management Plan which deals with access to Town lands and fighting forest fires. Following the ice storm of 1998, a local committee of Leslie Feron, Jerry Underwood and Jim Worcester put together a Community Awareness Plan which focused particularly on individual preparedness and communications within the Town. Earl Mayhofer will follow up on getting an electronic version of an approved hazard mitigation plan.
Gloria Williams met with the Selectmen and discussed some issues relating to an abutting property.
Elwyn Thurston met with the Selectmen to discuss road issues. He said the new culverts will be going in shortly on the Bush Rd. He said the calcium had helped a lot in keeping the dust down on Stewart Rd. He was given a copy of a driveway application from Bradford and Susan Hay for property on Glines Hill Rd. He will inspect and report back.
The minutes for the meetings of June 17th and June 24th were accepted as distributed.
Information on the new permit process for warning lights on vehicles will be forwarded to Elwyn Thurston.
Don Philbrick noted there had been no change on the Edge property on Crystal Lake.
Signature items was an ‘Intent to Cut’ permit application from the Abramo’s for a timber cut on Lary Rd (Tax map R6, lot 22).
The Local Government Center had sent information on their Legislative Policy Conference to be held September 12th.
The New Hampshire Department of State is hosting training sessions around the State on elections laws prior to the primaries in September.
"Road Business" from the UNH Technology Center contained articles on correct sign placement, dust control and recent changes to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act.
Jeanne Hartman was in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David V. Maudsley
TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
EVANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 8, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at the Evans Memorial Building. Present were Rick Young, Don Philbrick and Aaron Blake. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
The Selectmen reviewed checks and signed the accounts payable manifest for $11,407.07 for 18 items.
David Gerling and his mother, Laura Gerling, met with the Selectmen. David Gerling had questions about creating an access road between the two lots they own. Laura Gerling also inquired about registering as a resident. She was referred to the Town Clerk.
Nancy Burns met with the Selectmen to discuss progress on the Snowville Cemetery renovations. New granite posts are to be put in. Nancy Burns said the Cemetery is beginning to look a lot better.
Michael Callis had inquired earlier in the day about the work that needs to be done to the Little White Church Cemetery. The Selectmen said they were waiting for further information from Nancy Burns and would then be putting together a package proposal for both cemeteries.
The minutes for the meeting of July 1st were accepted as distributed.
Rick Young said he had received a call from Sandy Thoms about beach issues. She was in later to drop off the time cards.
Correspondence from Elizabeth Edge indicated she would be filing with the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a special exception for the addition she was building on her property on Crystal Lake.
Emily Bridgham filed a building permit application for renovations to a home off Rte 153 (Tax map R4, lot 11). It was reviewed, approved and signed by the Board of Selectmen (Building Permit #2813). The fee of $72.50 was paid by check.
An ‘Intent to Cut’ permit application from Robert French was put on hold pending clarification on the identity of the lot being timbered.
SAU 9 has indicated that the District assessment for the coming school year is $657,402. There were 42 students in the system last year.
Susan Brooks signed checks.
Updated insurance coverage documents were received from Primex. Primex provides workman’s compensation coverage and unemployment insurance.
TRICAP is holding a North Country Transit meeting in Bethlehem on July 8th.
Information was received from the Charitable Trusts Division of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office on changes to the statutes (RSA 31:25) regarding investment of private funds.
The current use newsletter from SPACE was received.
Excerpts from the Local Government Center’s "Town and City" on recent Supreme Court decisions were distributed.
Suzanne Raiche and Jeanne Hartman were in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David V. Maudsley
TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
EVANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 15, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 at the Evans Memorial Building. Present were Rick Young, Don Philbrick and Aaron Blake. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
Earlier, the Selectmen had met with Attorney’s Walter Mitchell, Judith Whitelaw and Laura Spector of what is now known as the Mitchell Group. Tim Bates, the Town’s Attorney had retired, and the remaining members of the law firm were introducing themselves to the Selectmen. The Selectmen indicated they would continue to consult with them on legal matters.
The minutes for the meeting of July 8th were accepted as amended.
Frank and Barbara Holmes filed anp application for lean shed on their property located on
Thurston Pond Rd (Tax map R4, lot11O). It was reviewed, approved and signed by the Board of Selectmen (Building permit #2814).The fee of $5 was paid by check.
Rick Young said he had received a call from a contractor inquiring whether a building permit had been issued for a project he was working on. It had been issued last week.
Rick Young said that Kevin Flynn had inquired about permit requirements for the Eaton Village Preservation Society’s Parade through Town on August 24th. The Town has no parade permit requirements but since the parade will utilize State roads he had been advised to contact the Department of Transportation, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department and the State Police. Later on in the meeting, Kevin Flynn came in to confirm these requirements.
The Conservation Commission had met the previous evening. They are getting ready for a timber cut off the Willis Bean Rd in the Porter and Shepherd River drainage areas. Paul Savchick had met with Stewart Heath and Dan Stepanauskas, the Town Forester, to discuss upgrading the road to get the timber out. The cost for Heath to do the work will be $13,000 with the required gravel coming from the abutting Heath property. The work will be paid out of Conservation Commission funds. Paul Savchick had also met with Mr. Brown of brownosaurus fame for clearing the top of Foss Mt in order to reclaim the blueberries. About 3 acres can be done in a day at $1,400 per day.
Rick Young said that Sandy Thoms had had a few issues at the beach but they had been sorted out.
The Selectmen discussed the Planning Board and the status of the Master Plan. The current version was reviewed. The Planning Board is meeting and discussing it tomorrow evening. The Selectmen also discussed the Zoning Ordinance and the expansion of non conforming structures by special exception.
The Board of Selectmen approved the purchase of a fire proof filing cabinet for the Planning Board records.
Joan Kojola had been in to do the audit.
Jason Call had been in updating the property records.
Suzanne Raiche and Jeanne Hartman were in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David V. Maudsley
TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
EVANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 22, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at the Evans Memorial Building. Present were Rick Young and Aaron Blake. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
The Selectmen reviewed checks and signed the accounts payable manifest for $13,037.43 for 20 items.
The minutes for the meeting of July 15th were accepted as distributed.
Sandy Thoms and Debra Callis met with the Selectmen and discussed beach issues. There had been a few incidents with inconsiderate visitors but nothing they could not handle. There was a group taking swimming lessons in the morning that the Selectmen did not know anything about. An issue over parking for Waukeela had been sorted out. New sand is needed for the beach and a rock needs to be removed if it is not ledge.
Rick Young said he had spoken with Elwyn Thurston about the large culverts going in Bush Rd. The refrigerator for the Garage has died and a new one has been ordered.
The North Country Council is holding a training session for planners on August 5th.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation has issued a driveway permit for John McBride on Rte 153.
The Town of Conway is holding a Public Hearing on changes to the Solid Waste Ordinance on August 5th at 4:30 p.m. The changes focus on charges for appliances containing refrigerants. Conway will be contacted for more details.
The highest level of E. Coli detected by the Department of Environmental Services at Crystal Lake beach was 12cts/100ml.
A new addition of the current use handbook is now available on the web.
In view of the escalating costs for asphalt the NH Department of Transportation was recommending that a price adjustment provision be incorporated as part of road paving contracts.
A Highway Block grant installment of $10,703.62 was received.
A review of the budget was carried out. The Highway Department is in serious jeopardy of overspending its appropriation. Elwyn Thurston will be contacted about it.
Signature item was a letter to the Mitchell Law group thanking them for visiting and stating that the Selectmen will continue with their services.
Gary Karp from the Department of Revenue Administration had been in and indicated that a new Director had been appointed to the Property Appraisal Division.
Carol Mayhofer signed checks. She also discussed the emergency plan for the Town.
Mia Ganon from Thorne Surveys had called and said that a survey of the property being taken out of current use for the Perk property on the Brownfield Rd. is being mailed this week.
Suzanne Raiche and Jeanne Hartman were in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David V. Maudsley
TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
EVANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 29, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at the Evans Memorial Building. Present were Rick Young, Don Philbrick and Aaron Blake. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
The minutes for the meeting of July 22nd were accepted as amended.
Rick Young said that Beth Griffin would be coming into speak with the Selectmen about the group that is meeting at the beach early in the morning. It has something to do with training for a triathlon.
An ‘Intent to Cut’ permit application from Nancy Malvesta for property located on Lary Rd (Tax map r6, lots 15, 23 1nd 24) was reviewed, approved and signed by the Board of Selectmen.
Signature item was a letter to the Reiblings concerning building without a permit.
The appraisers had estimated the land use change tax on the Perk property to be $5,000.
The NH Fall Planning and Zoning Conference will be on Saturday, October 25th at Loon Mountain.
Rick Young signed the user agreement for the State’s fuel distribution system. Also signed was a letter to the Department of Revenue Administration stating that the Town will not be using the inventory forms.
An application for a boundary line adjustment from the Reiblings for property on Conway Lake was reviewed. The Selectmen discussed the problem of accessory buildings being used as dwellings.
An application for a building permit was filed by Dean and Kathryn Williams for the addition of a dining room for property on Stewart Rd (Tax map R9, lot 8). It was reviewed, approved and signed by the Board of Selectmen (Building permit #2815). The permit fee of $100.80 was paid by check.
The Highway budget was discussed. Elwyn Thurston has been provided with the details.
The Selectmen voted unanimously to issue a tax abatement for $50.40 for the Nelson property recently deeded to the Town.
A draft of a Hazard Mitigation Plan has been received from Julia Chase and Earl Mayhofer has been notified.
Suzanne Raiche and Jeanne Hartman were in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David V. Maudsley
