Minutes of Meeting
Meeting held upstairs in Town Hall
Tuesday March 6, 2007
Regular members attending: Fred Emerson, Chairman; Claude Reed, Les Hilton, Ann Dubreuil and David Rexford.
Alternates attending: Joe Hoey, John Brooks, Aurore Hood and Leon Rideout.
Others attending: Town Manager Edward Samson, Selectmen Leo Enos, Jim Dubreuil and Surveyor Colin Sutherland.
Excused: Steve Young
The meeting was opened by Chairman Fred Emerson at 6:30 P.M. who welcomed all to the meeting. Roll Call followed.
To review and approve the minutes of the February 13th
meeting.
A motion was made by Les Hilton to accept the minutes with two corrections to be made – one being “is” to “it” under Other Business regarding the Mark Morel discussion and the other being “ahs” to be “has” also under the Mark Morel discussion. After said corrections were made the motion was seconded by Claude Reed to accept the minutes with corrections. A vote was called for and the motion carried with corrections.
There were two voluntary mergers to be signed by the Board.
Phil and Nancy Page on Martin Meadow Pond land
Julie
and Marc Boucher on
There was a building permit request from Shaw’s for work that was to be done inside of the building. There was some discussion as to why it came to the Board and they wanted to see the plan for same. The plan was shown to them.
A motion was made by Claude Reed and seconded by Les Hilton to grant the permit. A vote was taken and the motion carried.
Public Hearing:
None. There was some discussion as to moving the Planning Board meetings to Wednesday instead of Tuesday due to the fact that we have to re-schedule at various times due to other commitments. No decision was made at this time.
Preliminary Consultation:
The case of
Paul Crane & Colin Sutherland for major subdivision and new road off
The case was presented by Surveyor Colin Sutherland. Mr. Sutherland presented the Board with plans showing what they had planned. Some of the questions that were needed to be answered were.
l. Source of Title and Ownership of KilkenneyRailroad Bed. Mr. Sutherland said that that area belonged to Mr. Crane. If the railroad area has not been used for 100 years then it reverts to the landowner.
2. Road grade – 9 %
3. Surface will be 18 “ of gravel.
4. All lots “will” have access across right-of-way unless expressly stated otherwise.
5. Bridge will be 2 lane. It will also be 8’ above the water.
6. The load limit will handle a gravel truck loaded. It was stated that they thought it would be 80,000 lbs but it was suggested that they have it for l00,000 – 120,000.
7. The Bridge will be owned and maintained by Mr. Crane.
8. It will be a new bridge and it will support an ambulance and fire truck.
9. They do not need wetlands approval as they are not disturbing any land. They have checked with John Severance and Horizon Engineering on this and they have letter documentation for same.
10. Item on land in different names. Mr. Sutherland said that he would speak to Mr. Crane regarding this and have quit claim deeds made to have all names the same, it was an issue that they hadn’t thought of.
11. There was some discussion as to what was going to be done with the remaining land. Mr. Sutherland said that he did not know. Edward Samson said that the Board was only asking so that when the abutters come in and ask about future growth the Board will have an answer for them.. It was also stated that he would not be putting a hammerhead turn around on the road as the Town already uses the gravel pit . Edward Samson explained the Road Resolution .
Mr. Sutherland was given a copy of the questions so that they could go over them and have further answers for the next meeting.
Other Business:
There was
information regarding
Noting that there was no further business to come before the meeting a vote was called for to adjourn.
A motion was made by Claude Reed and seconded by Les Hilton to adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
Sandra E. Doolan – Clerk Fred
A. Emerson
Chairman