Westmoreland Planning Board

June 8, 2010

Approved July 13, 2010

Present: Lauren Bressett, Bob Harcke, Bruce Smith, Russ Kotfila, Nancy Zeller and Jim Ranson.

Excused absence: Laurie Burt, Jim Starkey and Lori-Anne Ingram

Nancy Ranson acting secretary

Chairman Bressett called the meeting to order at 7:10PM.

In the absence of two members, Jim Ranson was appointed as a voting member.

Members of the public were in attendance.

Minutes of May 11, 2010: Nancy moved to accept the minutes written. Jim R. seconded. All voted in favor.

Old Business:

The Cersosimo Industries Hearing was reopened for the purpose of receiving the Holden Engineering report. Chairman Bressett noted that copies of the report were available for the public at the cost of Towns cost of $1.00 per page. Attorney Hoppock purchased a copy. In addition, he offered to the Board, a report from Fowler Management Resources. Chairman Bressett stated that on the recommendation of the Towns Legal counsel, that the Board continue the hearing to the next monthly meeting, allowing the applicant sufficient time to review the Holden Engineering report. The Board briefly reviewed the report. Bob requested that the Secretary provide the members with a list of application documents provided by the applicants to date. Russ K. noted that nothing was mentioned in the report about the reclamation bond which had been specifically requested. Chairman Bressett will contact Holden and request that information. Limited discussion ensued about the possibility of revision being made to the report and Samantha Shad inquired how the public would be notified of those changes. Chairman Bressett stated that the Board would take up that issue later in the meeting. Chairman Bressett opened the meeting to the public. Pamela Martens provided the Board with additional written testimony for their review for a future meeting. Chairman Bressett stated that the Planning Board was advised by the Towns Council, that only studies done specifically for Westmoreland and/or representing impacts on Westmoreland, need to be considered.

Russ K. moved to continue the Cersosimo Hearing to the next regular meeting, July 13, 2010 at 7:00PM at the Westmoreland Town Hall. Nancy seconded. All voted in favor.

Selectmen Update: Russ K. reported that the Selectmen had visited with Erick Erickson to talk about his residing and farming on property on Daggett Hill. Russ reported that Mr. Erickson stated that he only lives there 5 days per week and that his legal residence is in Wilmot, NH. His car is registered in Wilmot. Currently there are two unregistered dogs on the property. Russ also reported that Mr. Erickson is currently selling agricultural products (raw milk and goat cheese) through Reggie Goodnow and the small farm stand on So. Village Road owned by the Berthiaumes. Chairman Bressett stated that she researched and found that he is not registered with the Dept. of Agriculture and he is not licensed to sell his cheese or milk. Chairman Bressett noted that Ordinance 402 comes into play. Russ stated that an outhouse is being used and that a spring on the property had been dammed up creating a pond for the animals. Chairman Bressett stated that the Health Officer has the right to inspect the property. Additional discussion ensued and Bob suggested that the Selectmen should start the process necessary to remove him from the property.

Russ K. stated that Eugene Bowman had attended the last Selectman meeting to discuss the issue of his selling car and the need for Town approvals. Mr. Bowman did state that he is aware that the previous owner, Mike Henchy, did not have a license to sell cars at that property. It was noted that in 1979, the ZBA granted a Sp. Exception to the zoning regulation, permitting Mr. Henchy to move his auto body and repair business onto that property and that any future expansion or enlargement would require a new request for a Sp. Exception. Russ noted that the ZBA had continued his hearing to the June 23^rd meeting.

Old Business continued:

The Board continued working on revisions to the current Ordinances.

Russ K. moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45PM. Bruce seconded. All voted in favor.

Nancy moved to reopen the meeting immediately, seconded by Jim R., for the purpose of discussing the use of the Towns website for public postings. Limited discussion ensued. Nancy moved to use the Towns website as a third location to post Planning Board meeting and hearing notices.

Nancy moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim R. seconded. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:50PM

Meeting minutes transcribed from digital recording

Lori-Anne Ingram, Secretary