Town of Sanbornton
573 Sanborn Road PO Box 124 Sanbornton NH 03269
Draft Planning Board Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2006
The meeting opened at 7:03 pm with the following members in attendance: Helmut Busack, Chairman; Dick Gardner, Ralph Carter and Don Bormes, Vice-Chair; Alternates, Cindy Merchant, Carmine Cioffi, and Ernie Martel. Andrew Livernois was present as the Selectmen’s Representative and David Lorch Town Planner.
May 2, 2006 Meeting Minutes
Ralph Carter made a motion to accept the minutes of May 2, 2006 as written, open to corrections from the board, 2nd by Dick Gardner. Motion carried, Don Bormes and Andrew Livernois abstained, as they were not present at the May 2nd meeting.
Old Business
Dave Lorch updated the board that he has spoken to Gordon Craig from Den Brea Golf Course. Mr. Lorch reports that Mr. Craig is still working with a designer and that right now he is “stuck” with plans for the further development discussed at the design review meeting. Mr. Craig suggests he may work on selling lots on Brook Road and plan improvements for next year. Mr. Craig was not present at tonight’s meeting for comment. Ralph Carter made a motion to table discussions of this design review until the next Planning Board meeting of June 15, 2006, 2nd by Don Bormes, all were in favor. Motion carried.
Dave Lorch updated the board regarding the Tripp subdivision proposal. Mr. Lorch reports that he spoke with Terry O’Connor and the applicant is planning on working to file a formal application with the board.
No action necessary.
New Business
Vice Chair Don Bormes informed the board that the town has officially formed a CIP Committee and that the first meeting is to be held May 18, 2006 at 7pm at the town offices. Vice Chair Bormes will be the representative on that committee from the Planning Board.
There was discussion regarding the formation of this committee and the board referred to the town report warrant article #3, 2005 and RSA 674:5.
Other Business
Country Oaks update
Dave Lorch informed the board that the court date has been postponed until June 21, 2006. Mr. Lorch reported that the Judge in this case is overloaded at this time as well as Attorney Waugh will be on vacation until June 19, 2006.
The board reviewed the invoice the town has received from Attorney Waugh and felt the costs charged were reasonable.
Thompson update
Dave Lorch informed the board that he has received information regarding the case and its filings. June 6, 2006 is the deadline for filing appearance, July 6, 2006 is the deadline for filing for plea and on August 9, 2006 the hearing is scheduled to her the merits.
Planner’s update
Dave reviewed the memo he sent to the Board of Selectmen dated May 3, 2006, as a request of the board , for a vote taken May 2, 2006. After discussion, Ralph Carter made a motion to send an addendum to the Board of Selectmen stating the following: “accordingly, to allow the Sanbornton Planning Board to chose the attorney of the Sanbornton Planning Board’s choice, regarding planning and zoning issues and to have the Board of Selectmen pay the expense of the legal fees for the balance of the budget year” This would include the Thompson case, 2nd by Don Bormes, vote 3 in favor, Ralph Carter, Don Bormes and Helmut Busack, 1 no vote from Dick Gardner and Andrew Livernois abstained.
The board discussed the recent news article regarding the Griffin property and the correspondence that Helmut gave to the Board of Selectmen. After discussion, it was decided that Dave Lorch would do a history of the Griffin Property for the Planning Board as a guide to see what has transpired through the years.
The board discussed sending emails to members. After clarification, it was noted that all correspondence is to be sent to the Town Planner for distribution at meetings to all members, alternates, etc.
The board discussed the receipt of notifications of cell towers in Alton, Gilford and Loudon.
Dave Lorch discussed and presented the board members a new schedule for meeting dates for the Planning Board. Mr. Lorch states that he has posted this information in newspapers, the lobby and the town web site. The new phone number for the Sanbornton Planning Board “department” is 729-8003.
Ralph Carter reported a recent attendance at a transportation seminar and the overview of consideration for future infrastructure and impact of what we do now and the impact to have to possibly fix it later. (Impact fee for future funding)
Public tape was shut off at approximately 8:40pm, by Dave Lorch.
At 8:45pm, Helmut Busack made a motion to enter non-public session under RSA 91A:3, 2a.
Roll Call vote, Ralph Carter, Andrew Livernois, Helmut Busack, Ernie Martel, Dick Gardner, Don Bormes, Cindy Merchant and Carmine Cioffi. Non-public tape inserted, play was pressed and the secretary left.
At 9:40pm, the Board returned to public session. They announced that the discussion in non-public was a personnel issue to be dealt with by Chair and Vice Chair, with the Town Planner. If necessary, a follow up meeting will be held with the Board of Selectmen.
At 9:42 pm, Don Bormes made a motion 2nd by Ralph Carter to adjourn, all were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Katy Kannaly-DeCarteret
Acting Secretary
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