TOWN OF
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
Present: Elaine Moore, Wesley Staples, David Putnam, Nina Aldrich and Jim Rice.
Elaine Moore called the meeting to order at
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Nina Aldrich was in to ask questions regarding her property tax assessment. She received an abatement for year 2005 and is requesting an abatement for years 2004 and 2003. Our assessor, Jim Rice was present and explained to Mrs. Aldrich that the town by law may only go back one year. Mrs. Aldrich also had questions regarding the valuation and the amount of the refund. The Board explained how the valuation was arrived at. Mrs. Aldrich was given the Department of Revenues phone number as she requested to speak with them regarding her taxes. No further action taken at this time.
Jim Rice, the Town Assessor was in to request internet connection from our Assessing program to his home as he would like to do a lot of work from his residence, due to high price of gas. The Board discussed his request. It was decided Mr. Rice will need to come to the Town Hall to work. Dave Putnam moved to let him “Hardwire” so he can connect to his laptop without interrupting work in our computer. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.
Jim Rice stated he is working on the Statistical update and all data verification will be done by the end of the month. Any house the assessor was not able to make contact with the owner will be able to do so by appointment. Jim will take care of setting up the appointments.
INVOICES:
David Putnam moved to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $9,963.68. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.
ABATMENTS:
The following abatements were through BTLA and started in year 2003. BTLA made a decision on the request in 2006.
David Putnam moved to approve the following abatements, seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.
Robert and Lois Nimke - Map R17 Lot 109 for years 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Lynn Thomas – Map R5 Lot 06-14 – for years 2003 and 2004.
There is an abatement to be made for year 2006, and the Board is waiting for a decision from DRA on the amount Lynn Thomas will receive and the amount the new owner will receive.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Garden Club would like to beautify the town common. They have raised about $800 for the project. Brad Malone, a profession landscaper will work with the group drawing up plans for the common. They plan to have the soil tested, the dead trees taken down, and new trees planted, plus the placement of flowers. The Board has agreed with the condition when the plans are drawn up the Board will review them. All in favor, so voted.
Town
Secretary – the Board would like to welcome our new Secretary, Tina
Cutter. Tina will be working Tuesday –
Friday,
There was discussion regarding hiring Bob Moore to work with Tina two days per week. David Putnam moved to hire Bob, seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so moved.
Recycle – The Town is looking for anyone interested in working at the Recycle on Saturdays. Mr. Kathan will no longer be able to cover the Saturday shift.
Pistol Permit – Wesley Staples moved to approve a pistol permit for Peter Petschik II. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.
Timber Cut-
Cersosimo Lumber Company Map R2
OLD BUSINESS:
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
Carlson Barrett – reference R 62 and 63
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Moore, Selectperson
Elaine M. Moore, Selectperson
Wesley Staples
David R. Putnam
THESE MINUTES ARE UNAPPROVED. ANY CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE AT
THE NEXT SELECTMEN’S MEETING TO BE