Chairman Matt Fish called the meeting to order at 7:32pm.

Members present:  NPRC Rep. Steve Wagner, Selectmen’s Rep. Jerry Greene, Bruce Johnson, Matt Fish, Mark Whitehill, Alt. Gail Hoar, Alt. David Holder, Brian Sullivan, Alec MacMartin and Alt. Dawn Tuomala.

See file for bound materials submitted.  It is a complete package of material.

See file for letter from Brian Fowler of North American Reserve regarding the June 10, 2004 Blast Summary and his professional opinion on the blasting setback of 50 feet.  Both documents are dated June 16, 2004.

See file for Jeff Cloutier from North American Reserve’s response to Normandeau Associate’s letter dated April 12, 2004.  This document is dated June 10, 2004.  It reviewed Blasting, Noise and Vibration; Impact to Ground Water Wells; Dust and Air Quality; Pollution and Sediment Impact; Wetlands and Wildlife; Physical Hazard, Visual Impact and Reclamation; Property Values and Compliance.

Discussed the reports.

Erosion and silt in one corner is from Philbricks property and GSC will approach them and address that concern with stone. Safety fence has been replaced where needed.

Abutter Matt Fish questioned the letter from Mr. Fowler about being on the property line during a blast.  Discussion continued.  GSC will try to get a response from Green Mountain and address a blasting plan which can be amended to include the information.  Al Larsen gave his professional comments.  Consult pages 6 and 19B in the bound material for estimates.

It was discussed that the June 10th blast was on the second tier and will there possible be a third blast observation.  Attorney Pollack commented that the November blast was close to the limit and the June 10th was an average blast.

Mr. Johnson questioned well problems then resolution and arbitration was discussed.  GSC will fix problems immediately if found to be at fault.  A ground water plan will be put in place to make that determination.  Mr. Jeff Kadtz was concerned about wells running dry in the neighborhood but not necessarily an abutting property.  Discussion continued.  Al Larsen suggested to implement a monitoring plan prior to the project beginning and for 5 years after the permit expires.  Seasonal variations on rain and snowfall obviously will affect the wells.  Discussed bonding at today’s cost for future project costs.

Matt Fish noted that charges below 50% are activating charges on all seismographs.

Mr. Kadtz inquired about GSP coordinates for latitude and longitude.  Al Larsen said coordinates are not on the maps.  Attorney Pollack requested that Mr. Katdz make his request in writing and submit it to him for review.

Charles Thompson a real estate appraiser made a presentation on property values.  The report can be located on tab.

Mr. Thompson looked at quarries and gravel pits in Lebnon, Ossippee, Litchfield, Derry and Hudson, New Hampshire for comparisons.  He found no marketing evidence that people pay less than if the plant has not taken place.  The Board inquired about blasting at the comparison sites and if some of the properties are historic homes such as in Wilton or were they new developments.  Mr. Thompson didn’t have many comparisons of older homes.  Mr. Thomspon said the buyer is not paying anything more or anything less because of a quarry.

Steve Wagner offered to review NRPC’s real estate data for Wilton, Hudson and Litchfield.

Mr. Pollack requested the Board read the study before determining if more data is needed and would like to put the application before the Board.

Al Larsen announced that Normandeau Associates has teamed with the Univ. of N.H. in the state flow project and Normandeau would be required to recluse themselves if there is a conflict on topics concerning the Soughegan River.

VOTE: Mr. Greene made a motion to continue to July 21, 2004.  Mr. MacMartin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Gertrude Ducharme discussed the status of the fire chief’s letter, which at this point is insufficient with the needs of the Board.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to continue to the next meeting.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

The Conservation Commission addressed their concerns for a formalized monitoring plan for the fuel truck and procedures.  They suggest a record of what is being done.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to draft a letter to that effect (Conservation Commission’s concerns).  Mr. MacMartin seconded it.  Motion passed.

The applicant resubmitted the plan but it still has 5-lots on it.

Discussed the meeting minutes from last month in which the Board honored the applicant’s request to reopen the case so he does not have to resubmit everything.  The Board was expecting a revised plan with less than 5 lots.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to continue to next month.  Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Ms. Stein has sent a letter to the ZBA for a reduction of the hours of operation.

Mr. Greene reminded the Board that Ms. Stein told the Board and abutters she would not be attending the June meeting, therefore they won’t hear the case tonight.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to continue to July.  Mr. MacMartin seconded the motion.  Mr. Sullivan abstained.  Motion passed.

Ms. King will provide services for three children to start with.  The state has a maximum of six children.

The business won’t have a sign.  The proposed hours of operation are 7am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Discussed the applicant putting the notes on the plan such as hours of operation and the number of children in the daycare.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill moved for a conditional approval for a daycare for three children, hours of operation will be 7am-5pm, six trips per day, no employees, no sign.  The applicant needs to come back with an acceptable site plan that includes notes.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Ms. King was instructed to bring a completed plan to the office and also submit state license when she gets it.

The property is on the South side of Isaac Frye Highway near Senator Development’s recently approved subdivision.  The subdivision will create four new lots from a 40-acre lot.  The lot sizes will be 5.5 acres to 11 acre with one new curb cut.  They talked with the road agent.

The applicant met with ZBA last week and had a site walk with them this past Monday. They plan to walk with the Conservation Commission.

The applicant spoke with the fire chief regarding fire safety.  There is no water on the property and they will investigate the Shoemaker’s pond.

To Do List;
-Set back from the wetlands has to be on the plan.
-Need special exception for the wetlands crossing
-The common drive will access three lots and it will require easement language.  -Name for common drive.

VOTE: Mr. Greene moved to continue to July.  Mr. MacMartin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Discussed the real estate assessment that was presented earlier in the evening.  Discussed looking at raw data that NRPC can provide.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to adjourn.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion, which passed.  The meeting ended at 10:07pm.

Respectfully submitted,
 

Kathleen Humphreys