HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 19, 2008
APPROVED AS AMENDED:
4/8/08____
AGENDA: CONT. HEARING: TOWN OF BRISTOL, Central Square,
#114-000
CONT. HEARING: JEROME NIALETZ, 33 South Main St.,
#114-127
ATTENDING: Clay Dingman (Chairman), Larry Douglas (Vice-Chair), Rick Alpers (Sel. Rep.), Dorcas Gordon, Sandra Heaney
ABSENT: Robin Fitzgerald (excused), Mark Greenwood
OTHER: ----
The meeting opened at 7:06 p.m.
MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2008:
D. Gordon made a motion, second by S. Heaney, to approve the minutes as read. The motion carried.
CONTINUED HEARING: TOWN OF BRISTOL
Ms. Laferriere gave Mr. Dingman a letter and catalogue that she had received from Ms. Bonsteel, Land Use Officer. With it, Ms. Laferriere stated that Ms. Corrow, Town Manager, told her that Mr. VanDerven has turned this case over to her and she is asking Ms. Bonsteel, Land Use Officer, to handle it. Mr. Dingman stated that he will speak with Ms. Bonsteel.
C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by R. Alpers, to CONTINUE THE TOWN OF BRISTOL HEARING TO APRIL 8, 2008. The motion CARRIED.
Mr. Dingman determined that the commission continue with other agenda and give Mr. Nialetz a chance to arrive.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Dingman read the notice for the Preserving Community Character, NH Preservation Alliance Spring Conference in Plymouth. There was also the Spring 2008 NH Preservation Alliance News which will be held in the office.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ms. Heaney stated that she has not submitted an application for the NH award for the Old Mill Restaurant as it was very complicated. Mr. Douglas suggested that we give them a plaque on our own instead.
NEW BUSINESS:
A discussion was held on the terms of the members. The town report shows that 4 members’ terms were up as of town meeting. Ms. Heaney is okay until 2009 and the alternate does not have a term limit set at this time. The secretary explained that at town meeting in 2004, the voters voted for a 5 member commission. Also, that two members’ terms should be up in one year, two members the second year and 1 member the 3rd year with all to be 3 year terms. The alternates should be staggered 3 year terms, as well. The selectmen are the ones to determine the members. Mr. Dingman will speak with Ms. Alpers, Adm. Ass’t. to the Selectmen and Town Manager and get this straightened out.
The secretary also brought up that, at the first meeting following town meeting, the new officers for the year are to be determined and the bylaws updated as needed. Mr. Alpers said that he needed a copy of the bylaws; the secretary needs one as well. Mr. Dingman stated that he would e-mail a copy to each of them and we shall go over them next meeting.
A discussion followed in regard to the mica building. Mr. Alpers stated that the Selectmen are to determine what to do about this building as the back taxes are getting into the 4 or 5 year range. As the building is not in the Historic District or its buffer area, it is not under the Historic District Commissions jurisdiction but most agree that something needs to be done.
CONT. HEARING: JEROME NIALETZ
As Mr. Nialetz had not appeared, the commission determined that this case should be continued once more and notice given to Mr. Nialetz that this is the last time that it shall be continued.
C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by D. Gordon, to CONTINUE THE HEARING FOR JEROME NIALETZ TO APRIL 8, 2008. The motion CARRIED.
TOWN HALL/POLICE STATION:
Mr. Alpers reported that this was 6 votes shy of passing. It was voted to reconsider on April 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Town Hall.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS: As all in attendance showed their willingness to continue as members, the commission determined to elect officers.
D. Gordon made a MOTION, second by S. Heaney, to ELECT CLAY DINGMAN AS CHAIRMAN AND LARRY DOUGLAS AS VICE CHAIRMAN. The motion CARRIED.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:03.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Laferriere, recording secretary
See April 8, 2008 minutes for amendments.