BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE
FLAG: Chairman Angelo Terreri called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Those present were Mr.
Lawrence House, Mr. Dennis Richardson, Mr. Richard Keene and Town
Manager Eva Leavitt, Selectman Jeffrey Timberlake was absent.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Mrs. Leavitt
requested an item be added to discuss the sidewalk plowing in
3. LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION - FORE
SEASONS RESTAURANT: Mrs. Leavitt referenced the application provided
from Fore Seasons, Mr. Keene inquired if any complaints have been
filed, none were noted. Mr. Keene made a
motion to approve the renewal liquor license as presented, Mr. House
seconded the motion. Discussion included a note to acknowledge (3)different
authorities are included with the application for Fore Seasons and
the vote was unanimous.
4. INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL MEMBER - DISCUSSION:
Mrs. Leavitt referenced the information provided by Code Enforcement
Officer regarding his request for membership to the International
Code Council. Mrs. Leavitt noted that membership allows (3) persons
to receive any and all materials provided through membership and Mr.
Williams is hopeful that, if the Town joins the council the Planning
Board Chairman will be one associate, the Code Enforcement Officer
and a member of the Board of Selectmen. Discussion resulted in a note
that there would not be any meetings to attend with this council and
also brought to light the fact that the State of
5. CONSIDERATION OF FEE ADJUSTMENTS - BUILDING
PERMITS: The Board reviewed the suggested fee increases proposed by
Mr. Williams for permits issued in Town. Discussion resulted in a
request from the Board for a comparison of fees charged in other
communities. Mr. Richardson made a motion to table action for more
information, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ANY OLD BUSINESS: 601 SEX
OFFENDER ORDINANCE: Mr. Keene inquired if Turner has had any issues
to date? Mrs. Leavitt noted that resident Rachel Pack inquired how
the Town might adopt an ordinance that would limit the distance from
a school one may reside. The Board discussed information provided
regarding the guidelines from the State as developed through Statute
and also reviewed an Ordinance currently in place in the Town of
Mr. Terreri brought to the Board's attention the
very restrictive guidelines outlined in the Statute and also noted
that even if Turner adopted it's own
ordinance, any registered sex offenders currently living in the
community would be "grand-fathered" where they currently reside. No
action at this time. 6-2 SIDEWALK -
7. TOWN MANAGER'S BUSINESS: 7-1 Q & A MEMO:
Mr. Keene inquired whether or not the Town has secured an alternate
site for salt/sand stockpile in North Turner and Mrs. Leavitt noted
that Mr. Timberlake made a contact and we have secured covered
storage in North Turner at the egg farm. Discussion then followed
regarding the possibility of any contaminants that may be in the salt
and concerns regarding security of the supply. Mrs. Leavitt will
personally tour the proposed site and report back to the Selectmen.
7-2 BQMC TABLES & CHAIRS: Mrs. Leavitt inquired if the Board
would consider using money from contingency to replace the tables and
chairs apparently stolen from BQMC. Cost new for 8' tables is $200
each and chairs are $30.00 each. Mrs. Leavitt noted 10 tables would
be needed and approximately 30 chairs, which would cost almost
$3,000. Discussion among the Board members revealed the willingness
to fund the replacement of the equipment if security of the items is
changed for the future. The consensus among the Board members is that
the tables and chairs all should be secured after each event,
that a count should be made of all the items before and after
an event and, any persons renting the hall would be held responsible
for replacement of any missing items. This resulted in the need to
review the current rental policy. No action until further review has
been conducted.
Mr. Keene requested an addition to the agenda not
previously mentioned and the Board agreed to discuss his item. Mr.
Keene explained a verbal complaint received from a resident regarding
Heck's Auto and the fence around the junkyard. Mr. Keene reported
that portions of the fence are no longer in place and the winter
months will make replacement difficult. The resident complained
because of the visual affect it has. Additional discussion regarding
a couple of other violations to the Junkyard/Automobile Graveyard
Ordinance were mentioned and Mr. Terreri inquired about the property
on the corner of Hickson Drive and Route 4
and the surplus autos on Mr. Carleton Ramsdell's
property which is also currently in violation. The Board then
requested that Code Enforcement Office Roger Williams be present at
their 1/3/2011 meeting.
8. PART 1 CONSENT AGENDA - SELECTMEN: The minutes
from 12/6/2010 were deemed to be in order. Mr. Richardson reviewed
the Disbursement Warrants and recommended their approval. There were
No Veteran's Exemption to consider. Mr. Terreri will review for
1/3/2011. Mr. Keene made a motion to approve part 1 of the consent
agenda, Mr. House seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
8. PART 2 - CONSENT AGENDA - ASSESSORS: ABATEMENTS
AND/OR SUPPLEMENTS: Ms. Philipon presented (2) abatement
requests/recommendations. The first on the property of Mr. Leslie
Pearl on
9. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned by mutual
consent at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Sandra L Philipon
Assessing/Office Assistant