TOWN OF KENSINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
Amended and approved September 24, 2007
In attendance: Richard Powers, Stefanie Johnstone and Michael Motherway. Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm.
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Building Inspector – Bill Grant presented four building permits: 1) Fitzgerald, 4 Weare Road, for an in-ground pool with a fence to be built to code; 2) DeBoisbriand, 32 Moulton Ridge Road for an addition; 3) Fanaras, 89 Amesbury Road for a garage; and 4) Lewis, 8 Beaver Dam Road for a gallery. Stefanie Johnstone moved to approve the four building permits as presented, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Police Department – Chief Sheehan, responding to a letter from a resident, explained that he had checked with Verizon and they have set up a new box on Drinkwater Road and said they would be removing the old box. He added that if it is not removed by November, he will check back with them.
At the SALT meeting today, the Kensington Education Foundation presented funds of $200 for senior education. The Chief said they explained that their funds are not just for school but for all educational opportunities.
A health concern reported on Osgood Road was discussed. Chief Sheehan will look into the authority regarding this, but the consensus was that it was more of a Board of Health issue and should most likely be resolved by a Health Officer.
NEW BUSINESS:
Hudson Heights – requests for bond reduction – Fire Chief Charlie LeBlanc expressed concerns that there are now four houses being built, but as yet no cistern for fire protection. Chris Albert of Jones and Beach Engineering replied that the design calls for a well to be placed next to the cistern for refilling and details regarding payment of the monthly electric bill will need to be resolved. Following review of the bond reduction requests, which were approved by the Planning Board at their 8/21/07 meeting, Michael Motherway moved to reduce the bond by $225,786 and leave a balance of $255,188, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.
Permit for Open Air Assembly – KCC Fundraiser – Margaret Kilcoyne presented the fund raising plans for the Kensington Congregational Church which will be held at the Legion. Essentially they can have up to 180 people and events will include a silent auction, dinner, a 60/40 raffle, a DJ for background music, and entertainment by hypnotist Jerry Valley. Two committee members will be attending the MTS Management Team Course as required by the State of NH in order to sell alcohol, which will be beer and wine, and a form signed by the Board of Health is required. Michael Motherway moved to go into Board of Health session at 8:25 pm, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor. Richard Powers signed the State form as Health Officer. Michael Motherway moved to end Board of Health session and return to regular session at 8:28 pm, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor. Michael Motherway moved to approve the permit for Open Air Assembly for the KCC fund raiser, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.
Hutter – Bond release – Michael Motherway moved to release the bond pending removal of the silt fence, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.
Appointment – Co-op Budget Advisory Committee – Michael Motherway moved to appoint Melissa Brockelbank to the Co-op Budget Advisory Committee with an expiration date of April 2008, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mosquito Control – Following discussion regarding costs and current budgeting, the Board concurred that increasing the budget for next year for more pro-active preventative measures including larvaciding and additional testing would be in the best interests of the town. Requests for proposals and recommendations, including spraying, will be requested from companies in the area. For the remainder of this year, Michael Motherway moved that the Town of Kensington follow the same rules that the Exeter SAU16 has put in place that essentially all outdoor activities will cease by 6:30 pm until the second frost, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.
Deputy Treasurer – Stefanie Johnstone moved to appoint Sara Belisle as an at will Deputy Treasurer, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
OTHER BUSINESS:
NH Modular Code – Per Office of State Fire Marshall;
“… the State of New Hampshire adopted the 2006 editions of the IRC (International Residential Code) and the IBC (International Building Code) effective August 17, 2007. The Modular Building Section has informed all licensed Third Party Agencies (TPA) to notify their client manufacturers of this change. We have adopted the policy that any modular unit that starts construction on the assembly line on or after August 17, 2007, shall conform to the new edition of the codes.”
Bill Grant will check with the agency to see if this requires a Warrant Article for the town.
Intent to Excavate – Hudson Heights, Welsh Living Trust, and DRA correspondence of 8/27/07-both intents were signed and correspondence regarding excavation activities was reviewed.
Intent to Cut – Town Park – Not signed as two separate intents need to be filed. With regard to a complaint for Cottage Road, a letter will be sent requesting a written estimate of cords or board feet from the logger.
Tape machine – No other viable options for updated products appear to be available. More information will be researched and a replacement unit obtained as soon as possible.
Capital Improvement Plan – Annual update requirements – Board members will contact department heads.
Bills were signed. Stefanie Johnstone moved to adjourn at 10:00 pm, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Gregson
Administrative Assistant