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Selectboard Minutes

Meeting date: 
Monday, October 26, 2020

TOWN OF ANTRIM
Select Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 26, 2020
7:00 Town Hall (face mask required) & Zoom

Board Members Present: Michael Genest, Chairman; John Robertson, Selectman; Robert L. Edwards, Selectman

Staff Present: Donna Hanson, Town Administrator; Ashley Brudnick-Destromp, Planning; Dario Carra, Building Inspector; Celeste Lunetta, Park & Rec Director; Library, Cynthia Jewett, Librarian; Shelly Connolly, Library Trustee; Diane Chauncey, Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Via Zoom: Steve Ullman, Library Trustee; Peter Beblowski, Conservation Commissioner; Martha Pinello, Cemetery Trustee

Agenda Items:

I.  Approval of Minutes

  • Mr. Edwards moved to approve the minutes of September 28, 2020. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed as amended 3/0

Mr. Edwards moved to approve the minutes of October 7, 2020 as amended. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0

II.  Preliminary Budgets Review  

  • Planning Board is proposing a 4.8% decrease. Park & Rec is proposing a decrease of 25% Library has an increase of  2.8%. Town Clerk has a slight increase while Tax Collector remains flat.  Building Inspection, Welfare, Cemeteries, and Conservation are all proposing a flat budget for 2021.
  • Mr. Genest also acknowledged that the Select Board received the memorandum of understanding from the Library Trustees and we will meet at a later date to discuss it.

III.  Timber Tax Abatement

  • TWBW LLC on Salmon Brook Road requested an abatement in the amount of $200.47 on their timber cut taxes. Christie & Albertin Ellinwood requested an abatement in the amount of $56.41 on their timber cut taxes. Mr. Edwards moved to abate half of the requested amount. Mr. Genest seconded. After discussion a roll call vote was taken. Mr. Robertson – no, Mr. Genest – no, Mr. Edwards yes. Failed 2/1

Mr. Genest moved to approve the abatement as presented. Mr. Robertson – yes, Mr. Genest – yes, Mr. Edwards – no. Passed 2/1

 IV.  TDS Maintenance Agreement

  • The TDS maintenance agreement between the Town of Antrim was reviewed. Ms. Hanson will make the changes suggested by the Select Board and submit it to TDS. Mr. Edwards moved to accept the agreement as amendment. Mr. Robertson seconded. Passed 3/0

V.  Town Administrator Update

  • Ms. Hanson said she received a letter from Mike Genest from Old Pound Road regarding the property he abuts at 227-022. Mr. Genest recused himself and read his letter to the Select Board. He is concerned about the driveway that was put in without permits when the Notice of Decision specifically states if there are any changes to the driveways the owner of the property would need to go back to the Planning Board. Mr. Genest is also concerned about the hydrant being installed after the fifth house was built. He raised the question, “what happens if the owner sells all the lots before the fifth house is built?” The letter is attached. As Ex-Officio to the Planning Board, Mr. Robertson, will submit the letter to the Planning Board.
  • Mr. Genest rejoined the meeting.

VI.  Meetings Attended

  • Mr. Robertson attended the Planning Board meeting where they discussed the proposed Zoning Amendments.  Mr. Edwards asked if they could include an additional request to  delete Section E 7 b 3 in the subdivision regulations stating,  “Entering into a contract for maintenance with the Town” before a road is accepted. Mr. Genest and Mr. Robertson agreed that the town would never enter into such an agreement.
  • Mr. Roberson also attended the SAC meeting. There was discussion regarding the potential for more CARES ACT funding.  

VII.  Other Business

  • Mr. Genest asked about the status of Pleasant Street Bridge. Ms. Hanson reported that there has been a delay with permitting at Department of Environmental Services.
  • Mr. Genest asked about the tax status of the Church of Christ on Main St. Ms. Hanson reported that DRA said to send them a tax bill but also send them the information to return to exempt status to give them a chance to reapply.

VII.  Non-Public

  • Mr. Genest moved to go into non-public RSA 91-A3 II (L) Legal

IX.  Closing

  • Mr. Robertson moved to adjourn at 9:30 pm. Mr. Edwards seconded. Passed 3/0

Respectfully submitted,
Donna Hanson, Town Administrator