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TOWN OF EATON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03832
EVANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
February 27, 2007
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen took place on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007, at the Evans Memorial Building. Present were: Joyce Blue, Don Philbrick and Rick Young. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
The minutes for the meeting of February 20th were accepted as amended.
William Voss met with Selectmen and filed a property abatement request. He inquired about which structures were permitted on land in Eaton. Joyce Blue said all dwellings had to have water and septic and meet State standards.
Nancy Burns thanked the Selectmen for their efforts in the McKenzie versus the Eaton Zoning Board of Adjustment New Hampshire Supreme Court case.
Ray Desmarais filed a building permit application on behalf of Deborah Bryant for a garage, barn/workshop for property located on Stewart Rd (Tax map 2, lot 11). The application was reviewed, approved and signed by the Board of Selectmen (Building permit # 2625). The fee of $59.30 was paid by check. The building permit noted the accessory building was not to be used for living purposes.
Don Philbrick said he had spoken with Bob Bridgham about HB 143 which the New Hampshire House had just approved. The bill, if upheld in the Senate, will likely affect the liability potential of defendants in law suites. The Local Government Center had pointed this out in a recent Legislative Bulletin. The Selectmen agreed to send a letter in opposition to the bill when it gets to the Senate.
Tom Costello said that he will shortly be removing or dismantling the shed on the Burns property.
Joyce Blue reviewed the Planning Board meeting last Wednesday. They had discussed zoning changes for next year. They will be doing the Master Plan this year. The Planning Board will also be looking for a new member.
Don Philbrick said that Dick Shaw was willing to donate a small piece of land to the Buttermilk Hollow Association in an effort to resolve his property issue. The Selectmen noted that a boundary line adjustment approved by the Planning Board would still be required.
The Selectmen reiterated their position that weddings involving payment to the host were not permitted in the rural residential zone.
Rick Young said a bill will be forth coming for the purchase of election materials.
The Selectmen noted that they have recommended to the Planning Board that structures such as garages, barns and storage sheds be permitted on lots even in the absence of a primary building. They noted that had been the custom of the Town in the past.
The abatement requests were reviewed and approved. Commerford Nieder Perkins LLC will be contacted about recent applications.
David Sorensen discussed a range of issues with the Selectmen including building permits, elections, and the joys of being a Carroll County Commissioner.
PSNH is hosting an informational meeting for municipal officials on March 23rd in Lancaster.
Colleen McCormack-Lane provided copies of a letter from the State Veterinarian on the issue of rabies certification and registration of dogs.
Attorney Diana Bolander had written asserting her role as court appointed trustee to the Cass property.
Signature item was a letter to Cherryfield Foods requesting documentation of their spraying activities on the blueberry fields on Foss Mt.
The UNH Cooperative Extension Service is offering a workshop entitled " Landscape at the Water’s Edge" on March 27-28 in Northwood.
The Coalition Communities provided an update on the status of the State education issue.
Legislative Bulletin #9 was distributed. It contained details on HB 143 discussed earlier.
Colleen McCormack-Lane and Suzanne Raiche were in attendance.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David V. Maudsley
