TOWN OF CAMPTON PLANNING BOARD

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 MINUTES

 

 

The Planning Board met this date with Stuart Pitts, Chairman, Greg Jencks, Secretary, Charles Brosseau, Chris Kelly and Tim Scanlon, Alternate.

 

Stuart Pitts opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.

 

First on the agenda, the minutes for the August 14, 2012 meeting.  Charles Brosseau made a motion to approve the minutes for the August l4, 2012 meeting.  Chris Kelly seconded the motion.  The Planning Board voted in the affirmative, unanimously.

 

Next on the agenda, the Work Session Notes for the September 4, 2012 meeting.  Greg Jencks made a motion to approve the Work Session Notes for the September 4, 2012 meeting.  Charles Brosseau seconded the motion.  The Planning Board voted in the affirmative, unanimously.

 

Next on the agenda, Gordan Lasher & Jamie Beaux, Site Plan Review for 1322 NH RT 175.  They would  like to open a Hair Salon, part time with one hair station.  Stuart Pitts said that the Planning Board had received a letter from Any Oesch, the owner of the Campton Cupboard store.  He was unable to attend the Planning Board meeting.  The letter from Mr. Oesch stated that he has concerns over the parking. He said that he understands that the property they are renting has access to a few parking spaces on his property, but he would not allow any signage on his property.  The spaces were designed as overflow parking, and if they put signage on the lot “For Salon parking Only”, it would create longer parking time on my property than overflow parking would.  Chris Kelly said that they need to find out how many spaces they actually have to work with.  Terry Qualters who is representing the owner, Ron Smith, said that she would research the deed and get back to the Planning Board. Charles Brosseau asked if they had a letter from the owner, Ron Smith, giving them permission to operate the hair salon.  Gordan Lasher said that he has a letter from the Mr. Smith stating that he has permission to open the hair salon, if all permits, approvals and insurance coverage

would be obtained before operation of the commercial business.  The Planning Board has a copy of the letter.  Stuart Pitts said that the septic would be a state issue.  Charles Brosseau said that they would need a sign permit.  The Planning Board asked them to come back to the Work Session, October 2, 2012, with a sketch of the layout of the hair salon, and the parking spaces.

 

Next on the agenda, Paul Zimbone, Cetaz LLC, Site Plan Review, 24 Southmayd, formerly the GradyBuilt/Sherburn Building.  Mr. Zimbone would like to continue renting out the office and/or

Rental space.  Stuart Pitts said that he has plenty of parking.  Mr. Zimbone is trying to decide whether to have three apartments or one large apartment.  He is looking into the costs of engineering and septic. Stuart Pitts said that he should verify whether the lot would accommodate the septic for three units. Paul Zimbone said that there is no documentation on the second septic system, and he is trying to make a financial decision, and might leave the building as it is.

Stuart said that he should come back next month with the revised Site Plan.

 

Next on the agenda, Corey Smith, inquiry of 1994 US RT 3 , formerly the NH Homecraft schoolhouse building.

 

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Corey has purchased the property, and wants to put in a small scale ice cream and food service in the back of the building and bring the home crafters back to the front part of the building.  Charlie said that Corey has a Building Permit for a 16 x 16 porch, and it does not meet the setbacks.  Charlie told the board that Corey owns all around the homecraft building, and he could apply for a variance.

Chris Kelly said that is was an odd shaped lot.  Stuart said that he thought a Boundary Line Adjustment would be a better solution, as he owns all the land around the building.  Corey asked about the sign, and Charlie told him that it was a grandfathered sign, and he would be responsible for keeping it up. 

Corey said that he has spoken with the state about the driveway, and he will probably have to change it. Corey said that he will speak with Roy Sabourn about doing the Boundary Line Adjustment instead of the Variance.

 

Next on the agenda, Donald McAllister, JCM Auto Repair, has applied for a permit to operate an automotive inspection station at 1866 US RT 3.  The Planning Board will send a memo to the Town Clerk/ Tax Collector stating that this he is in compliance with the town zoning.

 

The Planning Board went over the correspondence and mail.

 

The Planning Board adjourned at 7:45 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

May Brosseau

Campton Planning Board

 

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Campton Conservation Commission

 Meeting Minutes

July 11, 2011; 7:30pm

 

Members Present: Jane Kellogg, Jules Doner, Alisoun Hodges, Tammy Wooster

1. June Minutes:

Jane made a motion to accept the June meeting minutes. Jules seconded the motion, and all were in favor.

2. Welcome Alisoun:

Jane took a moment to recognize and officially welcome our newest member Alisoun Hodges, who was sworn in by Hannah July 10^th   , and to introduce her to Jules who had not yet met Alisoun. Tammy said that she was waiting for Alisoun’s membership to become official and will now contact Beverly to have Alisoun’s name and contact information added to the CCC Web page and to remove other outdated information.

3. Bog Pond Initiative:

Jane reported receipt of another Bog Pond outreach return letter. The respondent checked three of the four boxes on the return postcard. Jules was briefly brought up to date on the Bog Pond initiative since he was unable to attend the July 3^rd work session at Jane’s house. Prior to the work session Tammy had spoken with NH Fish & Game Biologist Emily Brunkhurst about the possibility of speaking to a landowner group about the Wildlife Action Plan (WAP) relative to the Bog Pond area. Emily said that WAP workshops were typically tailored for conservation groups and town planners working on a full town conservation plan but did not rule out the possibility and would consider the idea after meeting with the CC to narrow its focus.

Emily inquired about Campton’s Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) and asked whether it incorporated the WAP to which we have since learned that it was completed prior to 2006. Emily suggested that reviewing Campton’s NRI together to see how it aligns with the WAP would be a good starting point. Emily also spoke of the Taking Action for Wildlife initiative which is a collaborative project between NH Fish & Game and the UNH Cooperative Extension to assist communities, conservation groups and landowners in conserving wildlife and habitats in NH. Emily will be meeting with this group in July and will mention the CC’s Bog Pond initiative. She said that she envisions someone from the group wanting to meet with us to help develop a Bog Pond conservation plan with a landowner outreach component. If successful this effort could be detailed on the Taking Action for Wildlife website for other towns to emulate. Emily asked the CC to come up with some potential meeting dates in late July or Early August and asked Tammy to forward the Bog Pond Outreach letter.

At the July 3^rd work session the CCC met to review the WAP together and to view Ron Reynold’s successful attempt at downloading the Campton WAP GIS map and overlaying it onto the town’s tax map. Since that time Ron had requested a digital copy of the Campton maps which Jane reported she received along with the WAP data files. At the work session the group agreed that a meeting with Emily and/or a Cooperative Extension representative just prior to our regular Aug 8^th business meeting would be ideal. Tammy left a message with Emily to propose this meeting date and we are awaiting a return call. In the meantime, the CCC hopes to meet informally with the landowners who responded to our outreach letter. Jane suggested we meet at Bog Pond to discuss past and potential wildlife sightings, and to provide an update of our WAP review and discussion with Emily. Jane added that Pat Barker stands ready to host a meeting at her house on August 17^th but it seems unlikely we will be ready at that time.

Alisoun mentioned that she had just participated in a bat survey with Forest Service Biologist Clara Weloth who said she is willing to talk to a group about Bog Pond Biology. All agreed that this is an exciting new project which is likely to be long term and multi-phased.

3. BWNA:

a. Nature Nights:

E-mail feedback from Audrey Eisenhauer revealed a successful first Nature Night at the BWNA which was attended by a couple of families. Audrey said that the Rey Center press release announcing the program did not make it into the Record Enterprise in time for the first Nature Night but hopes the next publication will attract other attendees. Jane will e-mail Audrey asking for some brochures to post at the Town office and the BWNA kiosk. Tammy said she saw the program advertised in a Rey Center Summer Event booklet.

b. Bridge Repair:

Jules reported that he had noticed some bridge work needed on a recent visit to BWNA and subsequently returned and completed the repairs. The bridge had two missing and two cracked boards. Jules added that the bridge log underpinnings are pithy at the nail hole sites likely due to water seeping in and will eventually need replacing. Tammy said she would ask her husband to look into replacement possibilities. Jules wondered if this would be a potential high school woodshop project, and Jane recollected that a significant lead time was required the last time the school was involved. All agreed that it would be better to budget for the work and enlist volunteer help.

While at the BWNA Jules also noticed a tree overhanging the trail at the entrance and wondered if it should be cut. The tree is living and is hanging at a height that doesn’t block the trail so it will be left as is. Jane said there is another tree that does need addressing which is partially blocking the trail where it bends to the left just before the bench. Jane thought the crown could easily be lopped off and Jules offered to do the work.

 

c. Leah Gray:

Jane had a recent conversation with Leah’s neighbor Roger Demers who looks after Leah’s home and said that he was unable to reach Leah. Jane called Leah in Concord and learned that she was having health problems and is missing not being here for the summer. She may try to come up for a short visit and has had offers to facilitate this, including one from Jane. Leah asked how the Nature Night program was going and Jane filled her in on what she knew.

4. Mail

The CCC received a letter from the UNH Cooperative Extension seeking 25 applicants for the 2012 Coverts Cooperators Workshop. Jane highly recommended the 3 1/2 day program that she and Melissa have attended in past years where they were able to network and accumulate a large volume of resource materials. The program runs Oct. 3^rd through Oct 6^th and the application deadline remains open until full. For more information visit www.NHCoverts.org

5. FYI:

Jules got some groundwater brochures from the book shelf to restock the Mad River Tavern supply. Alisoun will be attending the next Livermore Falls Stakeholders meeting on July 18^th. She sent an RSVP to Shelagh Conelly who asked if we would also invite Chief Warn to attend.   Jane said that she mentioned the meeting to a Campton officer who took down the information.

Meeting adjourned

8:45pm; Next meeting August 8, 2012, 7:30pm

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Tammy Wooster

 

CAMPTON-THORNTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE COMMISSIONER’S MEETING MINUTES

AUGUST 13, 2012 – APPROVED

 

Meeting was called to order @ 16:00 hours.

Fire Commissioners in attendance:  Kelly Bolger, B.G. King, Niles Downing, Lou Klotz

Also present: Chief Tobine

Manifest:  Reviewed and approved by the FC Board.

Old Business:

The minutes of Fire Commission meeting of July 9, 2012 were read.  Motion to approve meeting minutes of July 9, 2012 was made by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Kelly, and seconded by Niles.  Voted 4 to 0.

Lou asked where the sealed minutes were being kept. Chairman Bolger will check with Attorney Laura Spector-Morgan regarding same.

Niles inquired if figure on CIP of $82,000.had been revised for year 2020. Chief had met with Thornton Board of Selectmen and the figure will be changed to $182,000. Chief will follow up when new CIP is complete.

The minutes of Fire Commission meeting of July 30, 2012 were read. Motion to approve meeting minutes of July 30, 2012 was made by Kelly and seconded by Lou.  Voted 4 to 0.

New Business:

Lou inquired about traffic study for Campton resort project that was discussed at the July 30^th meeting.

Discussion about Thornton proposed campground and Campton project continued about what effect this would be to the FD.  Kelly mentioned that nothing formal has been filed yet with the Town of Campton. Niles thought any changes for FD could be a condition of approval of project.

Chief’s Report:

The pump testing for Engine 1 & 3 will be done. There is a lack of funds to do other 3 engines this year.  Niles asked about how frequent pump testing should be done and Chief answered yearly.  We haven’t done them for two years. The vehicle maintenance line has $3,600 left in it.  The cost per pump test is $250.00.  Chief doesn’t think the engines will fail the pump test but there are other issues that can come up.  There is always the chance of a failed valve which puts engine out of service until repaired.  Niles asked how much we would need to include during budget process to finish the pump testing and Chief said $1,000 per truck.

The issue is what Jim mentioned last month that the maintenance budget was too high.  Niles said his interpretation was the maintenance budget isn’t high enough.  We are going through the money too fast because of equipment failure.  Jim thought to get our equipment purchases on a more rapid turnaround so we are not spending more than we should on maintenance due to the age of the equipment.

Chief Tobine mentioned springs on Engine 3 that were 9 years old.  These trucks are holding 1,500 gallons of water which causes the springs to wear out faster.  Another factor is the road conditions. Lou didn’t think skipping any preventive maintenance because of funds was a good idea.  Chief thought we should get through September inspections first and then look at it again.  Kelly questioned if having a separate line item within budget for pump testing would be beneficial.  Lou thought the money should be available for preventive maintenance within the budget.

Radios are being changed over to narrow band today.  Lakes Region has trained two personnel from dispatch center to come out and do changes at no cost to department.  All radios must be in compliance by January 1^st.  The Town of Campton has a frequency now so the Highway Dept. can communicate with fire and police.  Thornton already has a local frequency that we can use to communicate with highway and police.

We have five new EMS applicants interested in joining our call department. Niles inquired about the expense of physicals for new members.  Chief explained it is only for firefighters that we do the basic NFPA physicals.  We are pleased to have new applicants and to have another paramedic joining our department.

Chief met with Campton Board of Selectmen, B.G. King and Kelly Bolger and all agreed the Rescue truck be replaced in 2019.  Also discussed the utility truck being replaced next year.  Chief also met with Thornton Board about same. Chief informed the FC’s that a member of the CIP, Tammie and chairperson from Thornton Board of Selectmen are to meet with Campton Town Administrator, Ann Marie Foote, to go over CIP process in Thornton.

Niles asked about the Publications & Software line item.  Chief explained the NH Firemen’s Association and NH Retirement (benefit for call company) life insurance policy has come from this line item.

Discussion ensued regarding the stipend for weekday and weekend shifts.  Chief believes we need to have an incentive to keep call company strong.

Kelly mentioned he witnessed a call of the Swift Water Team.  He thought the Department needed to be recognized for keeping up with current times.

A time change has been proposed for future fire commission meetings.  Motion made by Kelly to change fire commission meeting time to 4:30 PM, seconded by Niles.  Voted 4-0.

A motion to adjourn was made by Kelly, seconded by Lou. Voted 4-0. The meeting ended at 5:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie O’Neill

Administrative Assistant

TOWN OF CAMPTON

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES for AUGUST 14, 2012

The Planning Board met this date with Stuart Pitts, Chairman, Greg Jencks, Secretary, Charles Brosseau, Chris Kelly and Marsh Morgan, Ex-Officio.

Stuart Pitts opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.

First on the agenda, the minutes for the June 12, 2012 meeting.  Charles Brosseau made a motion to approve the minutes for the June 12, 2012 Planning Board meeting.   Marsh Morgan seconded the motion.  The Planning Board voted in the affirmative, unanimously.  The Planning Board did not meet in July.

Next on the agenda, the Work Session Notes for the August 7, 2012 Planning Board meeting.  Greg Jencks made a motion to approve the notes for the August 7, 2012 Work Session.  Charles Brosseau seconded the motion.  The Planning Board voted in the affirmative, unanimously.

Next on the agenda, Paul Zimbone for Northern Terrain LLC, Site Plan Review.  The Fire Chief has sent a letter which the Planning Board requested.  The Planning Board asked about  the Sign Permit and Mr. Zimbone said that he has a sign permit.  Charles Brosseau made  a motion to approve the Site Plan Review for Northern Terrain LLC off Southmayd Road.  Marsh Morgan seconded the motion.   The Planning Board voted in the affirmative, unanimously. The Planning Board signed the maps and the mylar.

Next on the agenda, Mr. Zimbone asked the Planning Board what he needed to do if he was to put an addition on to the Ski Shop. The Board told him that he needed to get a Building Permit. Mr. Zimbone also asked if he could put an apartment upstairs in the addition, what he would need to do.  Marsh told him that it would be a minor Site Plan Review.

Next on the agenda, Dan Leonard said that he has expressed an interest in leasing Unit 8 at 24 Southmayd Road, owned by Mr. Zimbone, and putting in a start- up nano-brewery company.  Paul Zimbone asked if the Planning Board could write a letter stating that he meets the zoning regulations and he does not need a variance. Dan said that he needs a start- up location for the business for the state and federal permitting. Dan said that he would need this location for about a year, then he would have to move to a bigger space. Mr. Zimbone said that he has met with the Fire Chief about extending the fire alarm system and having a lockbox outside.

Next on the agenda, correspondence and mail.

The Planning Board adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

 

May Brosseau

Campton Planning Board