Present: Fred Childs, Chair, Jack Sapia and Paul Sullivan and Town Administrator Russell McAllister.
Minutes
Mr. Sapia made the motion to approve the minutes of the February 5th meeting. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to approve the minutes of the non-public session of January 29th. Mr. Sapia seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.
Town Administrator’s Report:
Abatements
The Board reviewed the recommendations of the assessor relative to the disposition of the abatement applications listed in the table below.
|
Map / Lot |
Address |
Reason |
AMT |
| 0019-0048-0000 | 1 Pine Knoll Dr. | Didn’t receive Vets exemption. | 250.00 |
| 0019-0036-0000 | 20 Crown Hill Rd. | Lot is vacant & undeveloped and not a house lot. | 630.92 |
| 0007-0199-0005 | 24 Hawthorne Dr. | Removed central air | 4.18 |
| 0086-0126-0000 | 2 Dow Ave. | Corrected fire place count | 48.80 |
| 0013-0035-0000 | 104 Main St. | Removed 150-condition factor. Factor is 100. | 1,066.26 |
| 0015-0030-0003 | 4 Buckthorn | Buildable area in Plaistow | 372.15 |
| 0018-0052-0000 | 4 Newbury Dr. | Charged for 3-bedroom. Is 2-bedroom | 16.73 |
| Total | 2,390.04 |
Mr. Sullivan made the motion to approve the abatements noted in the table above in the total amount of $2,390.04. Mr. Sapia seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (NPDES II)
The TA explained that he had received a complaint about an individual discharging liquid into a storm basin behind the Fire Station. Subsequent to that complaint the TA put together a packet relative to illegal discharge detection and elimination including EPA’s "Prohibiting Illicit Discharges," "Model Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance," and Plaistow’s stormwater management ordinance for comparison and review. The TA explained that work needed to be done in this area. The Board agreed.
Hazard Mitigation
The TA called attention to the attached summary sheet that highlighted the topics of discussion at Wednesday’s meeting with representatives from the RPC and the State’s Bureau of Emergency Management, along with town department heads and Hampstead Area Water Company. The Town has located the critical facilities for mapping purposes. Of particular note is the necessity of a flood plain ordinance as well as adoption of an emergency plan. Implementation of each by the town creates eligibility for federal funding. The TA also explained that he was looking to craft MOU’s for heavy equipment use in times of emergencies with Busby and Lewis builders.
The TA also reviewed a request by the Police Chief to advertise to fill the position of crossing guard for Atkinson Academy The Board agreed. The TA also asked about the disposition of the work trailer located at the community center during the March 12th elections. Mr. Childs noted that he had already addressed the issue with Audley and that the trailer would be moved prior to Election Day.
Old Business:
Mr. Sapia spoke to the strategic planning handbook he had previously distributed to members. Brief discussion ensued regarding its applicability to Atkinson. Mr. Sullivan voiced his belief that the Rockingham Planning Commission is better suited to address the issue. Brief discussion ensued.
There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Childs made the motion adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40pm.
Respectfully,
Russell McAllister
Town Administrator
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Fred Childs, Chair
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Jack Sapia
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Paul Sullivan