Motion: To enter into Non-Public RSA 91-A:3 II (c) personnel at 6:30pm.
Motioned: Vice-Chairman Carr
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Vote: 7-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
Motion: To leave Non-Public RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 6:58pm and to seal the minutes because the release of information could adversely affect the reputation of someone other than a member of the body.
Motioned: Vice-Chairman Carr
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
Chairman Glennon asked the Council if they would be amenable to purchasing a shade to be placed on the door entering Council Chambers using funds from the contingency fund. The shade would include a sign indicating the Council was in non-public session.
The Council agreed.
Chairman Glennon called the meeting to order at 7:02p.m. He asked if the Councilors had read their packets and indicated Councilor Minutelli’s absence was excused due to a family emergency. He explained the Council would begin following the procedure they had adopted; the Council would review and approve the minutes then hold a public forum.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Town Council to Consider Acceptance of Minutes
September 10, 2008 Special Meeting
Motion: To approve the minutes from the September 10, 2008 Special Meeting.
Motioned: Councilor Ploski
Seconded: Councilor LaBranche
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
October 8, 2008 Special Meeting
Motion: To approve the minutes from the October 8, 2008 Special Meeting.
Motioned: Vice-Chairman Carr
Seconded: Councilor LaBranche
Vote: 5-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Abstain
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
Councilor Kwaks noted she abstained from the vote because she did not participate in the discussion that evening.
October 15, 2008 Business Meeting
Motion: To approve the minutes from the October 15, 2008 Business Meeting.
Motioned: Councilor LaBranche
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Councilor Kwaks asked if the veteran’s tax exemption should be $2500.
Chairman Glennon explained the Council had voted in the highest possible exemption at $2,000.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
October 16, 2008 Joint Meeting with Planning Board
Motion: To approve the minutes from the October 16, 2008 joint meeting with the Planning Board.
Motioned: Councilor Ploski
Seconded: Vice-Chairman Carr
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
October 24, 2008 Special Meeting
Motion: To approve the October 24, 2008 Special Meeting minutes.
Motioned: Vice-Chairman Carr
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Administrator Wojnowski noted he would like to amend the beginning of his statement on the second page to read as follows: “Administrator Wojnowski explained he had received a phone call Tuesday morning from Jennifer Jarvis stating she had a new petition document prepared and noted that she could give it to her attorney to review however, it would need to pass the review of Attorney Bruton to ensure it would pass the criteria he outlined. She asked if he could provide a copy to Attorney Bruton to obtain his opinion as to whether it met his standard. Wojnowski noted he would drop by Attorney Bruton’s office and provide him a copy. . .”
Councilor Kwaks noted that would be changing the entire statement.
Councilor Ploski asked the recording secretary how close these minutes were to verbatim.
Recording Secretary Erica Spechuilli noted the minutes were not verbatim.
Chairman Glennon suggested the recording secretary playback the tape of the meeting to verify exactly what was stated.
Councilor Kwaks asked for a copy of Administrator Wojnowski’s proposed changes.
Vice-Chairman Carr rescinded her motion.
Councilor Ploski rescinded his second.
Chairman Glennon asked that a hard copy of the draft minutes and amendment be provided in Councilor’s packets for the next meeting.
Chairman Glennon addressed the audience stating the Council wanted everyone to have an opportunity to speak. He explained each person would have five minutes to speak before being gaveled. After being gaveled a second and third time, the Chairman has the authority under Roberts Rules of Order to have the individual removed by the Police Officer.
Chairman Glennon opened the public forum at 7:12pm.
Rich Alperin of 204 South Main Street informed the Council and the community the story of Wentworth Cheswill has become nationally recognized and would be aired on a nationally syndicated teen news show. The team would be in Newmarket on Sunday to interview him and descendents of Wentworth Cheswill as well as take some infill shots of the Town. He asked for ideas for infill shots.
Councilor Kwaks suggested the old stone church.
Phil LePage of North Main Street passed out the October billings for McNeil, Taylor and Gallo explaining this information was available under the Right-to-Know Act of RSA 91-A. He explained the initiative petition has cost Newmarket residents $2,100 to date. He asked the Council to review the invoices and ask for additional information as to whether the charges are worthwhile.
Tracey Bogasz of 108 Auto Body, 8 Exeter Street referenced a letter the Newmarket Business Association had presented to the Planning Board regarding the Historical District proposal stating she wished to share it with the Council as well.
Chairman Glennon noted that item was on the agenda for tonight. He would not allow public comment on that item, but would allow the letter to be handed out for review.
Tracey Bogasz asked if she could clarify previous statements made or when there would be a public hearing on the issue. She expressed her concern about there not being discussion until after the vote.
Chairman Glennon stated no public hearing was needed prior to voting on this item.
Tracey Bogasz expressed her feeling that a public hearing was warranted for this prior to a vote.
Ed Portyrata of Exeter Road asked about the non-public meeting earlier stating there was supposed to be a follow up made public about the Forensic Audit.
Chairman Glennon noted the Town Council had accepted the Forensic Audit report during the Non-Public session. After the public forum, a press release would be read. The press release would explain what the next steps are.
Ed Portyrata asked why there was a discussion on water in non-public and asked if it was serious.
Administrator Wojnowski noted the discussion for water could involve someone’s property. The arrangement has not yet been finalized and could not be released publicly.
Kate Gerard of Grant Road stated she does not know Jennifer Jarvis but was appalled by the comments made by Councilor Ploski referencing Jennifer Jarvis as the “anti-Christ”. She noted Chairman Glennon bullies Councilor LaBranche and asked why Councilor Ploski hadn’t been reprimanded for his comments. She suggested Chairman Glennon step down as Chairman as he had lost the ability to be objective. She also felt Councilor Ploski and Councilor Kwaks were no longer effective as Councilors and also needed to step down. She explained yesterday’s election was all about change. The country had voted for change, and it was time for Newmarket Council to change as well.
Anita Gordon of Bay Road explained in 1848 the mills had been run on electricity generated by the waterfalls. She asked why the waterfalls could not be used to produce electricity for Newmarket now.
Administrator Wojnowski noted there are repairs being done to the Macallen Dam. The infrastructure was being resurrected so it can generate electricity.
Chairman Glennon noted this would be a good topic for the newly created Energy Committee.
Chairman Glennon closed the public forum at 7:26pm.
Chairman Glennon noted there had been a lot of compliments for the staff about the elections. He acknowledged and thanked Town Clerk/Tax Collector Becky Benvenuti and her staff on the tremendous job. He acknowledged and thanked the superintendent of schools, principals, and school kids who volunteered. He also thanked the custodial staff for their hard work. He noted Town Councilors were there until 10:30pm counting ballots. He noted the Public Works Department had been setting up the day before and that morning and had cleaned-up late last night. He thanked the Police Department for their hard work. He thanked Vice-Chairman Carr for volunteering to be present from 8:30am until 10:30pm last night.
Chairman Glennon referred to the non-public session stating the he would read aloud the press release that would be released tomorrow. He read: “After nearly ten months of investigation, the Newmarket Forensic Oversight Committee has presented its Final Report to the Newmarket Town Council with respect to its investigation into the administration of Town finances during fiscal years 2002 to 2008. The 13-page report contains the findings and recommendations of the Forensic Oversight Committee and is the culmination of the Committee’s efforts to unravel the details of Town finances over the years in question in follow-up to the efforts of the forensic auditor, Jeff Graham. The Committee met on several occasions to review the progress of its investigation and to obtain guidance from Town Counsel. The report itself identifies several areas where oversight and accountability were lacking and makes recommendations regarding the implementation of additional safeguards going forward. In addition, the report identifies instances of possible misappropriation of Town funds and recommends follow-up that these matters be pursued by the appropriate authorities. The Town Council has accepted the Forensic Oversight Committee’s report and wishes to take this opportunity to publicly thank the Committee for its efforts and a job well-done. The report is currently being studied by Town legal counsel for further action and recommendations.” He noted the Town Council would keep the public informed as they got information.
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1. Main Street Project Update – Julie Glover
Project Coordinator Julie Glover noted Administrator Wojnowski had asked her to provide a parking plan for the downtown area to all Councilors. She handed this around. Severino is wrapping up operations for this year. According to the site supervisor the road is supposed to be turned back to the Town next Thursday. The concrete sidewalks will be finished tomorrow depending on the weather. She will have a better idea of where they are with the budget next month; she assured the Council the budget still looked good. Severino would continue the punch list items between now and mid-December. She thanked the businesses, residents and travelers for their patience. She referenced the successful Harvest Festival noting people are already asking whether it would be done again next year.
Councilor Ploski asked if the possibility of time limited parking spaces had been looked into.
Project Coordinator Julie Glover recalled the Council had decided to wait until next year to make that decision based on how the parking worked.
Councilor Ploski felt the issue should be addressed right away. He felt due to the nature of the businesses, the time limited parking would work well. Signs could be installed in the sidewalk prior to pouring of the concrete.
Project Coordinator Julie Glover explained the light poles would be used for signage.
Chairman Glennon agreed with Councilor Ploski and asked Project Coordinator Julie Glover and Administrator Wojnowski to discuss it and be prepared for further discussion at the November Workshop.
Project Coordinator Julie Glover referenced the parking plan stating there is a proposed ADA parking space located in front of the Post Office. There would also be an ADA parking space in front of the Community Church. There is a net loss of seven parking spaces.
Councilor Bergeron asked about the two parking spaces that were being discussed for the business owner downtown to be located in the Water Street parking lot.
Project Coordinator Julie Glover noted those spaces were not included in the count. They are still in negotiations with the property owner regarding the Water Street easement.
ProjectCoordinator Julie Glover noted she had spoken with Fish & Game Director Glenn Normandel who indicated no other parking lots would be a viable solution. She asked this issue be put on an upcoming Town Council agenda for resolution.
Councilor LaBranche asked for a timeframe on the Water Street lot expansion.
Project Coordinator Julie Glover noted it was a Town project and may not happen this year. She asked for a commitment on the number of parking spaces that would be dedicated to boat trailers.
Chairman Glennon referenced a memo from a new representative from Fish & Game requesting a meeting with the Town.
Administrator Wojnowski explained the memo was from the new Fish & Game officer for the region.
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2. Water/Sewer Rate Study – Sean Grieg
Water Superintendent Sean Grieg explained the water and sewer rates have not been raised in five years. He had reviewed the RFP responses with Public Works Director Rick Malasky and Administrator Wojnowski. They had chosen Woodcock and Associates based on the credentials presented. Woodcock & Associates has written a handbook as well as manuals for the American Water Association. The cost for the study would be $21,000; this would be funded equally through the water and sewer budgets. There is an additional cost of $2,000 to perform a water loss audit if deemed necessary.
Chairman Glennon asked for this in the form of a resolution including the funding sources that would be used.
Leo Filion explained he is on the Master Plan Water Advisory Board and is working on a forty to fifty page report explaining the conclusions and recommendations of the Board. He questioned whether this was the appropriate time for this study. The CIP Committee had reviewed $7 million dollars in requests for the water department and $2 million dollars in requests for the sewer department. The CIP Committee would be addressing these requests and would be coming to the Budget Committee and Town Council with their recommendations for a six-year plan. There would be at least a few million dollars in warrant articles for next year’s budget. He recommended the Council wait until the Town decided in May. He asked how the rate would be developed based on the several multi-million dollar projects that would be coming up in the next few years. These projects would impact the rates.
Water Superintendent Sean Grieg explained the revenues were not currently meeting the expenditures. The proposal was to raise the rates slightly in order to phase in the larger overall increase. He referenced Chris Woodcock’s model stating there would be a tool to work with. He felt this needed to be done.
Councilor LaBranche asked if this had gone out to RFP.
Water Superintendent Sean Grieg answered this had gone out to RFP. There had been two responses; both had been submitted to the Town Council for review.
Councilor Ploski asked what circumstances would warrant a water loss audit.
Water Superintendent Sean Grieg explained a water loss audit may be requested if the billing and pumping data was off. Woodstock & Associates would recommend whether this audit was needed or not. He welcomed Leo Filion’s involvement in the process and added if any resident was concerned with the water, he was open to discussions and questions. His job was to ensure there was a good product produced and that residents were happy with it. The study would take three months.
Chairman Glennon asked if the Council could expect a report on the increase in March 2009.
Water Superintendent Sean Grieg answered the rates would be reviewed and discussed before decided upon.
Motion: To employ Woodcock & Associates for the Water and Sewer rate study for an amount not to exceed $21,000 with an additional $2,000 for a water loss audit if necessary.
Motioned: Councilor Ploski
Seconded: Vice-Chairman Carr
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
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3. Resolution #2008/09-08 Police Department – Two Vehicle Purchase
Chairman Glennon read the resolution.
Motion: To move this Resolution through the process.
Motioned: Councilor Kwaks
Seconded: Councilor Bergeron
Councilor Ploski noted the Resolution specifically discusses the $30,000 for the police cruiser but does not discuss the $24,000 for the detective vehicle.
Chairman Glennon noted the amount of the Resolution should be $54,000 and it should be noted the funds are coming from the CIP.
Motion: To give approval to Police Chief Kevin Cyr so he can move forward on the paperwork.
Motioned: Councilor LaBranche
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Chairman Glennon noted there is already a motion on the floor. He asked if Councilor Kwaks and Councilor Bergeron would be amenable to this friendly amendment.
Councilors Kwaks and Bergeron agreed with the amendment.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
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4. Resolution #2008/09-09 Contract between Town and State Attorney General’s Office for Drug Task Force
Chairman Glennon read the Resolution.
Motion: To approve Resolution #2008/09-09 relating to the Contract between the Town and State General’s Office Drug Task Force.
Motioned: Councilor Kwaks
Seconded: Councilor Bergeron
Councilor Ploski asked for an amount.
Chairman Glennon noted there was no figure yet.
Police Chief Kevin Cyr noted the amount the Town would get back would depend on the amount spent.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
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5. First Reading Introduction Ordinance #2008/09-02 M-1 Rezoning
Chairman Glennon thanked the Planning Board for their diligence and hard work. He thanked the NCDC. He noted he would not read the entire document as it was lengthy and not required. If the Council had no questions on the document, it could be moved forward to the Workshop for a vote.
Administrator Wojnowski noted there were copies of the document available for the public on the table as well as the Town Clerk’s Office and Town Administrator’s Office.
Bernard Gordon of Bay Road asked if there would be the opportunity for public comments regarding the ordinance at this time.
Chairman Glennon noted there would be an opportunity for public comment at the Workshop on November 19, 2008.
Bernard Gordon noted this is a pressing issue. He is an abutter and there has been nothing circulated to the abutters. He hoped there would be sufficient notice to abutters this would be happening.
Chairman Glennon explained the notice would be posted in the proper locations and in the newspaper. The abutters would not be specifically notified. Town Council agendas were available on the website the Friday before a scheduled meeting.
The Town Council agreed to move this item to the November 19, 2008 Workshop.
Chairman Glennon noted Town Planner Diane Hardy would be available at the Workshop for questions. He asked Arlon Chaffee from the NCDC to also be present.
Councilor LaBranche stated this item could be a lengthy discussion and asked if it should be moved to another night. He also suggested this could be the first item on the November Workshop instead. If the agenda ran long, the Council could continue the rest of the agenda to the following evening.
Chairman Glennon noted this item would remain on the November Workshop agenda. He noted the following evening should remain open in the event the agenda ran long.
Councilor Bergeron expressed his concern that abutters had not been notified. When this had gone before the Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding one property, abutters had been notified. This document could potentially change the entire district; he felt abutters should be notified.
Chairman Glennon stated abutters were notified when this process began with the Planning Board.
Administrator Wojnowski explained the Zoning Board of Adjustment had dealt with one specific plan and had ruled on that plan. A Planning amendment does not require individual property owners to be notified per State law. There have been adequate public hearings and the Town Council would also hold a public hearing at the November Workshop. State law does not require individual abutter notices for this amendment.
The Council agreed to move this to the November Workshop.
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6. Acceptance of Historic District Area per Federal Recommendations
Chairman Glennon clarified the maps Councilors received. He explained the first step in this process was to have the map delineation verified. The second step was to notify property owners within the proposed area. There had been a Saturday morning meeting including a slide presentation and question and answer session. The Historic Commission would be a separate aspect. The Advisory Heritage Commission brought this map for acceptance of the delineation of the Historic District as approved by the Federal Government in the late 1970s. Any resident interested in being part of this district could write a letter to the Town Council for inclusion. The Town Council would consider accepting just the areas as outlined on the map.
Motion: The Town Council formally adopts the Newmarket Industrial and Commercial District as recognized and designated on the map. This area includes 140 parcels.
Motioned: Councilor Kwaks
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Councilor LaBranche acknowledged the public could not speak to items on the agenda during the public forum at the beginning of the meeting, but questioned why public comments would not be allowed on this subject.
Chairman Glennon noted Leo Filion had spoken about the expenditures of the CIP during the water discussion as opposed to the actual resolution. There would be no public comment on this subject.
Vote: 3-2 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Nay
Councilor LaBranche Abstain
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Nay
Chairman Glennon Aye
Councilor LaBranche abstained from the vote due to lack of public comment.
Chairman Glennon noted the abstention did not count towards the vote; the motion passes.
Jennifer Jarvis asked for clarification on when public comment would be allowed on this issue.
Chairman Glennon explained there have been a number of discussions and several meetings on this issue. This issue did not require a public hearing be held.
Tracey Bogasz asked if one should be held.
Chairman Glennon reiterated this did not require a public hearing and added over the past five years the public has been invited to speak.
Tracey Bogasz explained the map presented tonight is different than what had been discussed at prior meetings.
Chairman Glennon explained the map has been progressively updated. The maps given to Councilors prior had been incorrect.
The Council recessed from 8:29pm until 8:37pm.
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7. Civil War Monument at Hand Tub Association
Administrator Wojnowski explained he had been approached by Janice Rosa on behalf of the Veteran’s Memorial Trust asking for approval for steps from the sidewalk so people can get a closer view. The Veteran’s Memorial Trust would pay for the design. There would be two granite steps, a platform and a handrail.
Chairman Glennon asked the final design be submitted to the Town Council for approval.
Motion: To allow the Veteran’s Memorial Trust to move forward with the Civil War memorial at the Hand Tub and to bring the granite/brick step concept final design to the Town Council for approval.
Motioned: Councilor Bergeron
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
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8. Request by Ann Marie Casey to Paint the Soft Ball/Soccer Shack at Beanie Howcroft Field
Administrator Wojnowski explained there is an eighth grader wishing to paint the concession stand to draw more attention to it. They would pull together the necessary supplies.
Motion: To accept the request by Ann Marie Casey to paint the soft ball/soccer shack at Beanie Howcroft field.
Motioned: Councilor LaBranche
Seconded: Vice-Chairman Carr
Councilor Bergeron noted he knew the student interested in doing this project, Carolyn Riley, and added she would do an exceptional job.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
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9. Consideration by Town Council to Assist in Insurance Coverage for Newmarket Senior Citizens Building
Administrator Wojnowski referenced the letter from the treasurer of the Newmarket Senior Citizen’s Group. The Town provides funding on an annual basis. The insurance on the building is going up annually. In prior discussions the Town Council had indicated they would be able to put the building under the Town’s insurance if the Historical Society would deed the property over to the Town. The Historical Society would continue to be responsible for the maintenance.
Councilor LaBranche noted it was his understanding putting this building on the Town’s insurance policy would cost less than $1200 annually. The Town was not looking to take over ownership of the group, just own the building so it can be insured by the Town’s policy.
Chairman Glennon noted this building had been built by Walter Cheney with the note that if the group was ever to dissolve, the property and building reverts to the Town.
Councilor Kwaks asked for a copy of the deed restrictions.
Councilor Bergeron noted there is so little meeting space in Town; he asked if the group would be willing to allow certain groups use the building for evening meetings.
Motion: To instruct the Town Administrator to enter into conversations with the Newmarket Senior Citizens Group about taking over the deeded rights with them being sole care takers until such time the group is dissolved and to discuss possible meeting space with them.
Motioned: Councilor LaBranche
Seconded: Councilor Ploski
Vote: 6-0 Motion carries
Councilor Kwaks Aye
Councilor Bergeron Aye
Councilor LaBranche Aye
Councilor Ploski Aye
Councilor Minutelli Absent
Vice-Chairman Carr Aye
Chairman Glennon Aye
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10. Old Business
None.
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11. New Business
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12. Town Administrator’s Report
Administrator Wojnowski noted he had met with CMA, United Tech and DES on Tuesday to discuss the landfill and expansion of the land water management zone. The State has approved the zone. The State would speak to Fish & Game, who holds the rights to the property. The State had felt the Town was acting proactively. There would be two tests per year.
Administrator Wojnowski noted the Town Council had the Planning Board’s recommendations for the Gaziano property. He recommended a site walk prior to discussing the property.
The Council set up a site walk for the Gaziano property for Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 1:00pm.
Chairman Glennon noted this should be posted as a meeting; the public is welcome to come.
Administrator Wojnowski noted Recreation Director Jim Hilton had approached him in relation to the Smith property, which the Town would be acquiring soon. He would be meeting with Dwayne Hyde from the Nature Conservancy tomorrow to discuss the back portion where the residence is. There is a flat field that could be utilized for potential ball fields. He suggested incorporating the Smith property into the site walk planned for November 15, 2008. He could request Recreation Director Jim Hilton to be present as well.
Councilor LaBranche noted the Town would not be buying the property, they would be buying a conservation easement for the rear of the property. There is $500,000 earmarked in the Open Space fund for recreation fields. He felt this could be done inexpensively. The five acres and home would be purchased from the Smith sisters. The entire parcel would need to be purchased; it is not able to be subdivided as it is.
The Council agreed to do the site walk on the Smith property following the Gaziano property on Saturday, November 15, 2008.
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