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May 19, 2014
MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting of
May 19, 2014
The Board of Selectmen held a meeting on Monday, May 19, 2014 at Salem Town Hall, 33
Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH.
PRESENT:
Chairman Pat Hargreaves, Vice-Chairman Everett P. McBride Jr., Secretary Stephen Campbell,
Michael J. Lyons, James Keller and Keith R. Hickey (Town Manager).
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Hargreaves began by calling the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. He joined the Board in
the Pledge of Allegiance and then introduced Keith R. Hickey, Lori Smerdon and Judy Day,
Town Staff.
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Meeting Minutes:
MOTION: by Selectman Campbell
Move to accept the minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting on May 5, 2014 as
written.
SECOND: by Selectman McBride
VOTE: 5-0-0
The motion passed unanimously
MOTION: by Selectman Campbell
Move to accept the minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting (Board Interviews) on
May 5, 2014 as written.
SECOND: by Selectman McBride
VOTE: 5-0-0
The motion passed unanimously
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Chairman Comments:
Chairman Hargreaves mentioned that Memorial Day Services will be held on Monday,
May 26 and also the traveling wall contract was signed and it will be in Salem on
October 15-19 and that donations are gladly accepted.
MOTION: by Selectman Keller
Move to enter into a non-public session after the meeting.
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Additions and/or Requests by Public or Board by Vote:
None
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May 19, 2014
Request by Owners of Rocco’s Used Auto Parts for Reconsideration of a
Selectmen’s Vote Regarding the Issuance of a Salvage Yard Permit at 55 Park
Avenue:
MOTION: by Selectman Campbell
Move that the Board of Selectmen not reconsider the denial of the Salvage Yard
License for Rocco’s Used Auto Parts at 55 Park Avenue.
SECOND: by Selectman McBride
VOTE: 5-0-0
Selectman Campbell voted yes
Selectman McBride voted yes
Selectman Lyons voted yes
Selectman Keller voted yes
Chairman Hargreaves voted yes
The motion passed unanimously
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Work Session with Salem Planning Board to Review the 2014 Update of School,
Recreation and Public Safety Impact Fees:
Planning Board Members included: Ron Belanger, Linda Harvey, Edward DeClercq,
Paul Pelletier, Jane Lang, Phyllis O’Grady and Laurel Redden.
Chairman Hargreaves gave the floor to Edward Declerq, Chairman of the Planning Board
who all Board Members.
Town Manager Hickey thanked everyone for attending and introduced Bruce Mayberry,
Principal, BCM Planning Inc.
Bruce Mayberry gave a report on Salem Impact Fees talking about his task and the
general principals. Details of the report included:
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fee based on level of investment
proportionate to demand on facility
measure using standards per unit of development
current deficiencies met using other funds
gave report on the Impact Fee Schedule 2014
school fee update:
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capacity exceeds 2013 enrollment
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can accommodate new development
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replacement cost
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recent elementary school projects
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fee recoups value of capacity encumbered
measured Salem enrollment per unit by structure type
average public school pupils in Salem per single family
average living area – single family homes
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May 19, 2014
Mr. Mayberry gave an update on the Public Safety Fee and stated that school impact fees
are only on new construction prior to certificate of occupancy and does not include age
55 & up.
Public Safety Building Needs Based on 2004 Standards
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safety fee components
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fire department
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police department
Mr. Mayberry stated Impact Fees will be assessed on all new development and recreation
fee is a strictly residential fee that does not get charged to commercial and senior
developments.
A discussion was held regarding existing impact fees already collected and when these
funds are expiring and the collection of records on these funds.
Mr. Mayberry talked about looking back to the 2004 deficiencies.
Chairman Hargreaves mentioned using prior impact fees and the Recreational Advisory
Committee.
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recreation facilities – existing deficiency vs new development needs
funding deficiencies with “match”
recreation – raise $540 local funds per $1,000 in fees
police department– raise $2,300 per $1,000 in fees
fire department – raise $1,600 for each $1,000 in fees
next steps:
school impact fee supportable
recreation and public safety fee options:
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continue collections and appropriate sufficient funds, continue
collections; refund if deficiencies remain outstanding, discontinue
with refund as appropriate
Town Manager Hickey talked about the town using impact fees primarily to fund the ITS
Project and that there are currently fewer impact fees now because they were used. Mr.
Hickey talked about the local match and federal government funding.
Mr. Mayberry talked about original fee assumptions.
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Town Manager’s Report:
Town Manager Hickey reported that tax bills should arrive after Memorial Day to
residents and also that the mill & overlay will begin at Route 28 / Cluff Crossing on June
1st.
Chairman Hargreaves asked the Town Manager to look into the Veteran’s Memorial Sign
at the Cemetery.
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May 19, 2014
Selectmen’s Reports/Correspondence:
Selectman Campbell reported that the Budget Committee met, Historic District had a
presentation this week and he talked to Chairman Hargreaves about speaking with Ms.
Glynn regarding building layout.
Chairman Hargreaves stated the Recreational Advisory Committee will be coming in
front of the Board in a few weeks and the Field of Dreams Committee is still working on
details for their Concert Series.
Selectman Keller stated EDAC meeting soon.
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Old Business Tabled/Pending:
None
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Additions and/or Requests by Public or Board by Vote:
None
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Upcoming Meetings:
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June 2, 2014
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June 9, 2014
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June 23, 2014
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Upcoming Events:
Chairman Hargreaves mentioned the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration.
ADJOURNMENT AT 8:44 P.M.
MOTION: by Selectman Keller
Move to Non-Public Session RSA 91-A:3, II(a)
SECOND: Selectman McBride
VOTE: 5-0-0
Selectman Campbell voted yes
Selectman McBride voted yes
Selectman Lyons voted yes
Selectman Keller voted yes
Chairman Hargreaves voted yes
The motion passed unanimously
Notes/minutes taken by:
Approved:
Date Approved:
Town of Salem NH
Lori Smerdon
Board of Selectmen
June 2, 2014
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