TOWN OF SUTTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
May 5, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m.
Pillsbury Memorial Hall, 93 Main Street, Sutton Mills
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Philip Buteau, Chair. Present at the meeting was Philip Buteau, Chair; Robert Wright, Jr., Selectman; Wally Baker, Selectman; Jeff Evans, CWS; Tim Ferwerda, CWS; Wil Begin and Elly Phillips, Recording Secretary.
The minutes from April 28, 2008 were approved as written. The Board reviewed and approved the following manifests:
VENDOR MANIFEST: $195,075.97
PAYROLL MANIFEST: $ 12,473.01
APPOINTMENTS:
At 5:00 Wil Begin met with the Board regarding a cease and desist order issued by the Board due to wetlands setback issues pertaining to building permit on 06-193-122. Also in attendance were Jeff Evans and Tim Ferwerda, State Certified Wetlands Scientists. Selectman Buteau observed that concerns had been raised regarding a drainage trench running along the driveway on the property abutting the house lot. Mr Ferwerda noted that he had observed the water to its source in the woods, and it came down to interpretation as to whether or not it was a ditch. Evans stated that he became familiar with the problem on Friday morning and that he obtained permission to go on the property to make observations. He noted that the source of the water was an intermittent stream which was diverted by a driveway
ditch thus creating hydric conditions. In response to a question by Selectman Wright, Mr. Evans discussed flow indicators and their sources and defined manmade wetlands as those resulting from a residential source. There was consensus regarding the source of the wetland; however, clarification was required as to interpretation of the ordinance. It was agreed that the crux of the question was whether or not setback requirements should be applied to the trenched area. The Board agreed to review the matter with Town Counsel and if necessary conduct a special meeting to resolve the matter.
BUILDING PERMITS:
1. A request from Joseph and Kecia Burns for extension to Building Permit 2006-23 for Map 07-825-379 (Whiskey Pine) was granted.
INTENT TO CUT:
1. The Board approved an intent to cut for Gordon Manning, 06-610-001, 06-548-587, 04-597-495, 25 acres out of 170.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. In addition to a job description for Assistant to the Trustees, the Board received a recommendation from the Trustees of the Trust Funds to offer Marjorie Friel the position. The Board unanimously agreed to the recommendation.
2. The Board issued Cemetery Deeds for Jerry Huntoon for the North Sutton Cemetery, A-3 lots 641-090 and 637-129
OLD BUSINESS:
1. The Board reviewed notes drafted by Robert Wright on the April 30 meeting with Edna Feigner and Nadine Peterson regarding RSA 227-C and C:9.
2. The Board issued a letter to Paul Raynor requesting that he serve on the Highway Facility Committee. The Board also reviewed a charge drafted by Robert Wright, Jr. for the newly established Highway Facility Committee. The Board agreed to provide the Committee with a budget of $1,000. The AA was instructed to contact the committee members so that they can receive their charge from the Board of Selectmen and begin the task of researching relevant information in regard to developing a proposition for a new highway facility.
3. The Board reviewed conditions relating to ZBA decision 02-06, Map 05-527-376 which stipulated that there would be a maximum of 16 buses on the property at any one time. The AA was instructed to provide First Student with a copy of the decision.
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE:
The Board noted the following items of correspondence:
1. Septage Lagoons – Monitoring Results 1st Quarter
2. DRA Equalized Values
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:19
Respectfully submitted,
Elly Phillips
Administrative Assistant
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