ANNUAL REPORT NEW HAMPSHIRE HOLDERNESS. Year Ending December 31, 2003

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1 ANNUAL REPORT HOLDERNESS NEW HAMPSHIRE Year Ending December 31, 2003

2 Shwn n the cver is the Asquam Htel which pened n Shepard Hill in Situated 300 feet abve the level f Squam Lake, it enjyed ne f the mst magnificent views in New Hampshire. In its early years the Htel, with ample accmmdatins fr ver 100 guests, featured electric bells t call rm service, gas lighting, and fresh milk and vegetables frm its wn farm. The Htel flurished until it was demlished in Vintage pstcard curtesy fpeter Francesc.

3 ANNUAL REPORT f the OFFICERS f the TOWN OF HOLDERNESS New Hampshire Year Ending December 3 1, 2003

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5 TABLE OF NTENTS 2003 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT TOWN OF HOLDERNESS TOWN OFFICERS 5 BOARD OF SELECTMEN 7 DEDICATION 9 MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS AND MMITTEES TOWN ADMINISTRATOR 11 TOWN BEACH 12 MPLIANCE OFFICER 13 NSERVATION MMISSION 14 CURRENT USE 15 FIRE DEPARTMENT 16 FOREST FIRE WARDENS REPORT 18 HOLDERNESS FREE LIBRARY 19 MINUTES OF TOWN MEETING PLANNING BOARD 32 MASTER PLAN MMITTEE 33 POLICE DEPARTMENT 34 PUBLIC WORKS 37 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 39 TAX LLECTOR 41 TOWN CLERK 45 TOWN HALL MMITTEE 46 SCHEDULE OF TOWN EQUIPMENT 47 SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY 48 TRANSFER STATION & RECYCLING FACILITY 49 TREASURER 50 TRUST AND CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS 51 VITAL STATISTICS 57 WEB SITE MMITTEE 61 WELFARE ADMINISTRATOR 62 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 63

6 SCHOOL REPORTS OFFICERS OF THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT 64 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL WARRANT -MARCH 9 67 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL WARRANT - MARCH HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET 70 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 75 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL NURSE 77 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 78 HOLDERNESS SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION 79 OTHER REPORTS EXECUTIVE UNCIL 80 GRAFTON UNTY SENIOR CITIZENS UNCIL 81 HOLDERNESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY 82 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT & BALANCE SHEET 83 INTER-LAKES DAY CARE CENTER & NURSERY SCHOOL 86 LAKES REGION MMUNITY SERVICES UNCIL 87 LAKES REGION PLANNING MMISSION 88 MEMORIAL DAY PEMI-BAKER HOME HEALTH AGENCY 91 PRIVATE WELL USERS 92 SQUAM LAKES ASSOCIATION 93 TOWN FOREST FIRE WARDEN AND STATE FOREST RANGER 95 UNH OPERATIVE EXTENSION - GRAFTON UNTY 96 HOW TO NTACT YOUR NGRESSMEN MUNICIPAL BUDGET ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT center insert

7 ASSESSORS' AGENT Crcran Cnsulting Assciatin Will Crcran BUDGET MMITTEE Martha Macmber (Schl Bard Liaisn) Earle Jenkins 3/2005 Art Barthlmew(Selectmen Liaisn) Peter Webster 3/2006 Breda Ryan 3/2004 MPLIANCE/HEALTH OFFICER Richard Mardin * NSERVATION MMISSION Barbara Currier, (Selectmen Liaisn) Lynn Jhnsn 3/2005 Anne Packard 3/2005 Larry Spencer, Chrm 3/2006 Jacqulyn Jewell 3/2005 Regie Pettitt 3/2006 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Peter Furmanick - Highway Agent Rbert Ptter - Freman Stuart Sherburne Dennis Hughes EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Earl Hansen- Directr Harry Maybeck 3/2006 FIRE CHIEF Richard Mardin * FIRE WARDEN Richard Mardin * FIRE WARDS ** David Dupuis ** Earl Hansen ** Harld Maybeck LAKES REGION PLANNING MMISSION Rbert Snelling Adam Tatem LIBRARIAN Suzanne Peples LIBRARY TRUSTEES ** Amanda Lud 3/2004 ** Laurence Webster 3/2006 ** Frances "Kay" Hansn 3/2006 ** Susan Beesn 3/2004 Sandra Ray 3/2004 (appinted by the Bard t finish a term) TOWN OFFICERS /2006 3/2004 3/ MODERATOR ** Rss V. Deachman 3/2005 MUNICIPAL SECRETARY Dee Canavan OVERSEER OF WELFARE Luis Pare Kathleen Wieliczk-Deputy PATRIOTIC PURPOSES Malclm "Tink" Taylr PLANNING BOARD Lrraine Dwns-Lenentine 3/2005 David Driscll 3/2005 Earl Hansen, Chrm 3/2006 Steven Huss, (Selectmen Liaisn) Michael O'Dnnell 3/2004 Suzanne Peples, Alt 3/2004 Janet Snw 3/2006 Janna Tuversn, Alt 3/2004 William Waldrip 3/2006 Rbert Snelling, Alt. 3/2006 POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief-Jeremiah Patridge Sgt. Shawn Magn Crpral. -Mark Nash Patrl Officer- Jseph J. Vgel IV Stephanie MacKay - Secretary RECREATION BOARD Sam Laverack (Selectmen Liaisn) Janet Ccchiar 3/2005 Kay Hansn, Directr * Thmas Stepp, Chrm. 3/2004 Gerge Sutcliffe 3/2005 Peter Durnan 3/2004 Rbin Peck, Alt. 3/2003 Gail Smith, Alt. Jhn Fgarty 3/2006 HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD ** Ty Gagne, Chrm. 3/2004 ** Martha Macmber 3/2006 ** James Scales 3/2004 ** Shane Sirles 3/2006 Edward Swansn 3/2005 (appinted by the Bard t finish a term-2004) SELECTMEN ** D. Arthur Barthlmew ** Barbara Currier ** Steven L. Huss, Chrm. ** Peter S. Francesc ** Samuel Laverack,VChrm. 3/2005 3/2004 3/2004 3/2005 3/2006 *

8 TOWN OFFICERS SEWER DISTRICT MANAGER Ellen King-Mgr Paul Westn, Adm SUPERVISORS OF CHECKLIST ** Rger Gage ** Hazel Hall ** Anthny Raymnd TAX LLECTOR Ellen King Alicia Abbtt TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Paul Westn TOWN AUDITORS Vachn & Clukay Dave Clukay 131 Middle Street Manchester, NH TOWN CLERK ** Ellen King Alicia Abbtt TOWN HALL Barbara Currier, (Selectmen Liaisn) Paul Buck Paul Mntur Steven Szabadics Alden VanSickle Margaret Wintn 3/2004 3/2006 3/2008 3/2005 3/2005 * TOWN TREASURER ** Michael O'Leary TRUSTEE OF TRUST FUND ** Rbert Sargeant ** Maurice Lafreniere ** Anthny Raymnd VILLAGE SIDEWALK MMITTEE Maureen Cli fird Randlph Currier William Dembiec David Driscll, Chrm. Rger Gage Samuel Laverack, S.L. Eric Nielsen Anthny Raymnd WEB SITE MMITTEE Alicia Abbtt Peter Webster Nancy Vrhis ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 3/2004 3/2005 3/2006 Jack Barbera, Chr 3/2006 Ivan Bass 3/2006 Gyda Dicsla 3/2004 Harry Decker, Alt. 3/2005 Susan Webster 3/2005 Timthy Lyns, Alt. 3/2004 Rbert Rthschild 3/2006 * "...until anther persn shall be chsen and qualified..." **...Elected Officials...

9 THE HOLDERNESS SELECT BOARD FOR 2003 Left t Right: Paul Westn (Twn Administratr), Selectman Peter Francesc, Selectman Arthur Barthlmew, Steve Huss (Chairman), Selectman Barbara Currier, Sam Laverack (Vice-Chairman), Dee Canavan (Municipal Secretary). WOW! 2003 is behind us. Quite a busy year when yu review the prjects and issues t be dealt with. Sme f the prjects cmpleted: Central Schl Rad rebuilt with new bx culverts (didn't ur Highway Department d a great jb?) Cmplete prperty revaluatin f the Twn (thanks t Wil Crcran fr his prfessinalism and t the Twn Hall staff fr accmplishing this majr task). The new Twn f Hlderness Website is up and running. If yu haven't been there it is It is laded with all the pertinent infrmatin yu shuld need t keep up t date n Twn matters. East Hlderness Rad's line f site was dramatically imprved in cnjunctin with the new Kingdm Hall f Jehvah's Witness. The Transfer Statin relcatin prject requires its wn paragraph. This was quite the prject. First, we are mandated t cmplete capping by Octber r face ptential daily penalties. Then we d nt have t d it at all. N wnder peple are cnfused when dealing with the gvernment. In any event the Selectmen began immediately after Twn Meeting last year t cmplete this prject. This included the purchase f the 12+acre parcel n East Hlderness Rad. In May the State passed the law exempting twns with a ppulatin f under 5000 frm the mandated capping requirement. After review f ur site, review f ur test wells, and public hearings, the Select bard decided t take advantage f the exemptin. Mnitring will cntinue n the test wells, but at this time this prject has been tabled. Speaking f the State f New Hampshire, the Bard f Selectmen cntinues t have discussins with the Department f Transprtatin n several issues. A slutin t the unsatisfactry surface f the bike path has been prpsed by the DOT that includes -7-

10 paving "sme" sectins f the path. The Select bard has rejected that slutin as it is felt that the surface f the path shuld be the same ne end t the ther. The secnd prject is the Village Sidewalk prpsal- we want t d it the "Hlderness Way". We are currently at an impasse but cntinue t try t mve frward. Third is the prpsed new Rute 1 75A bridge cnnecting Hlderness t Plymuth. As this is primarily an entrance t the Twn f Plymuth, Hlderness fficials have deferred many design decisins t the Twn f Plymuth. We d have cncerns abut the design nt increasing flding in an already fld prne area, and are wrking n making sure this is addressed apprpriately. Finally, it appears as thugh we are n the last leg f the finalizatin f the Enhanced 911 prject. Dick Marden has wrked patiently with the State and advises that this will be cmpleted in the first part f Onging prjects fr 2004 that yu will see within the 2004 twn budget and warrant include: Master Plan update is in prgress in the Planning Bard. Twn Hall renvatins are prpsed. Painting was cmpleted in Nw it is time t lk at the interir and parking lt issues. Obtaining gravel frm the Pemi Fish and Game site, which we are revisiting as this prject has met with lcal ppsitin. During 2003 we saw the retirement f valued emplyees. Chief Salmn f the Plice Department retired in mid-year. We wish Dug well in all his future endeavrs and want t thank him fr his years f service t the Twn. Jake Patridge was swrn in as Chief late last summer. We wish Jake the best in this new psitin and have every cnfidence in his ability t perfrm as Chief f Plice. Gergene Fabian retired frm her psitin as Welfare Directr in December. As always, Gergene filled her rle admirably and will be missed. Luis Pare has filled Gergene's shes in this vital rle and we wish him the best. With Twn Meeting cmes my retirement as Selectman. I want t thank all f the citizens and emplyees f the Twn f Hlderness fr their supprt ver the last nine years, especially thse that give f their valuable time t vlunteer fr the varius bards and cmmittees. Yu are the flks that make Hlderness special. Respectfully Submitted, Steven L. Huss Chairman 8-

11 DEDICATION f the 2004 ANNUAL REPORT After serving the Twn n varius bards and cmmittees fr mre than twenty five years, Rger Gage is stepping dwn frm the Supervisrs f the Checklist. In 1976 Rger Gage mved with his wife Berl t Hlderness and was asked almst immediately t serve n the Park Cmmittee, which versaw plicy and peratins at the Twn Beach. By 1979 he had been elected t the Bard f Selectmen. Since 1992 he has served n the Supervisrs f the Checklist actively preparing fr and participating in the imprtant electins held at Twn Hall. Rger has als been very active in the Hlderness Histrical Sciety, serving as President, rganizing Hlderness Old Hme Days, and assisting in establishing the Histrical Sciety in their hme at Curry Place. Fr years he has been ur twn histrian, prviding accurate and timely infrmatin n imprtant events f this cmmunity and helping thers learn f ur cultural and cmmunity traditins. The abve picture f Rger ut n the lake is very apprpriate - his fishing explits are legendary. Fr his superb leadership and lng service t the cmmunity, we dedicate this annual reprt t Rger Gage. -9-

12 DEDICATION OF THE 2004 ANNUAL REPORT After nine years f service n the Hlderness Bard f Selectmen, Steve Huss is stepping dwn fr sme well deserved rest and relaxatin (see pht belw). His early years were spent cnstantly mving arund the midwest, thus Steve has a deep lve f Hlderness and thinks f the cmmunity as his true hme. He has a degree frm Purdue University in finance and marketing. In Steve purchased Hawkensen Equipment, and mved t Hlderness with his wife Kathy, and daughters Stephanie and Jennifer. Sn his new friend Earl Hansen suggested he jin the Planning Bard, and his direct service t the cmmunity began. A review f accmplishments under his leadership reveals the Twn is light years away frm where we were in 1995 when he jined the Bard f Selectmen. Prjects accmplished during his tenure include: cmprehensive twn-wide rad recnstructin and paving, new Public Wrks garage, new Fire/Plice statin, Rute 3 recreatin path, public bat ramp access t Squam Lake and Twn Office renvatins and structural repairs. Enhancements have been seen in the Twn's accunting, budget frmat, assessing, and tax billing systems, new prperty tax mapping, and a twn-wide revaluatin f prperty. While Steve will be the first t credit thers, his superb leadership has enabled these prjects t cme t fruitin fr the benefit f all. Staff hired during his time in ffice includes the Twn Administratr, tw Plice Chiefs, and the Public Wrks Directr, amng thers. Anyne wh has wrked with Steve realizes his business acumen, his ability with finances and his gd cmmn sense. Each Mnday evening at the Selectmen's meeting, Steve has always tried t be fair and listen t all sides f an issue befre making a decisin. We respectfully salute him fr his cntributins t ur cmmunity - a better place t live because f his willingness t serve. On behalf f the citizens f Hlderness, we dedicate this annual reprt t Steve Huss. 10

13 2003 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT It is with pride and pleasure I submit t yu n behalf f the Bard f Selectmen the 2003 Annual Twn Reprt. Again this year an effrt has been made t prvide yu with a wealth f infrmatin and statistics n hw yur tax dllars were expended fr municipal, schl, and ther purpses. It is mst imprtant in ur demcratic system t cmmunicate fully t yu the activities and prgrams which have been undertaken during the past twelve mnths. I encurage yu t cntact the Twn Office whenever yu have a questin cncerning Twn business. We are here t serve yur needs, and stand ready t respnd when we can be f assistance. I want t persnally thank Steve Huss and Rger Gage fr their past fine service t the cmmunity. I als want t thank my fellw Twn emplyees, the Selectmen, and yu, the citizens f Hlderness, fr yur cntinued supprt and assistance this past year. cntinue t feel it is a privilege and an hnr t serve here in Hlderness as yu Twn Administratr in such a beautiful lcatin and with such special peple Respectfully submitted, R. Paul Westn Twn Administratr I R. Paul Westn Twn Administratr Dee Canavan Municipal Secretary 11

14 HOLDERNESS TOWN BEACH The Twn Beach saw a lt f activity during the ht, humid, and smewhat rainy summer f In all, 237 twnspeple purchased beach passes fr the 2003 seasn. This was the first summer fr ur n smking plicy. Imprvements t the facility fr 2003 included the purchase f new picnic tables and a metal ladder fr the raft. We als have been wrking t make the beach handicap-accessible. Beach Attendants were n duty frm 10:00AM t 5:00PM, June 15th thrugh Labr Day. They are nt hired as, nr are they necessarily qualified as lifeguards. Their duties are t mnitr beach use by Hlderness residents/taxpayers and their guests, t enfrce the rules, and t enhance the safety and enjyment f all wh use the facility. Thank yu t this year's Beach Attendants: Penny Huynen, Sarah Belanger, Michelle Bnd, and Megan McGrath. In additin t the fine, sandy beach, the facility has swing sets, picnic tables, a raft, a changing rm, and prta-ptties. There is a public phne fr limited lcal calls and emergency use. Althugh trash receptacles are prvided, we are appreciative f the many beachgers wh cmply with ur "carry-in/carry-ut" plicy. In 2003 the Twn Beach was again prepared in the spring by vlunteer students frm the Hlderness Schl. This invlved raking the beach, installing and anchring the raft and the swim lines, and setting up the swings and picnic tables. In the fall they came back t put everything away fr the winter. We als want t thank Camp Deerwd fr prviding CPR training fr the Beach Attendants and all f the Summer Day Camp Staff. When purchasing a beach pass fr 2004 at the Twn Hall, please pick up a cpy f the beach. "Rules and Regulatins." We thank the many users f the beach fr their supprt and help in maintaining a wnderful facility. Respectfully submitted, Tm Stepp (Chairman) Biff Sutcliffe (Secretary) Janet Ccchiar Peter Durnan Jay Fgarty Rbin Peck Gail Smith Kay Hansn (Recreatin Directr) Sam Laverack (Selectmen's Liaisn) 12

15 MPLIANCE OFFICER REPORT 2003 PERMITS ISSUED DEMOLITION 8 PAVING 5 WELLS 2 TTAGES 3 HOUSES 22 ADDITIONS 11 ALTERATIONS/REPAIRS 19 FOUNDATIONS 6 SHEDS 12 DRIVEWAY 1 SIGNS 3 GARAGES 9 SWIM POOLS 3 SEPTIC NEW 31 SEPTIC REPAIR 5 ANTENNAS 1 MMERCIAL BLDS 4 DECKS 3 PORCH 4 BARNS 4 MOBIL HOME 1 CHURCH : 1 EXTENSION 1 APPLCATIONS REC 159 PERMITS ISSUED 155 PERMITS DENIED 4 VARIANCE REC 3 Respectfully submitted Richard Mardin Fire Chief/Cmpliance Officer -13-

16 HOLDERNESS NSERVATION MMISSION The majr fcus f the cmmissin in 2003 cntinues t be the three twn cnservatin prperties. Members f the cmmissin visit all three prperties n a regular basis, bth fr trail repairs and LCIP (Land Cnservatin Investment Prgram) related duties. The duties invlve mnitring ne easement, the Pilte Frest and the Pemi Riverside Park. Picnic tables dnated by David Mre f Squam Lakeside Resrt, were placed n all three prperties. Many thanks t David fr that dnatin. This year using mney frm the Cnservatin Cmmissin's special accunts fund, we hired a frester t d a natural resurce inventry f the Twn Frest and the Pemi Riverside Park prperties. We will be using that reprt during the cming decade t manage thse prperties. The Cmmissin cntinues t be strngly interested in the prtectin f the lcal envirnment, particularly with respect t water (streams and lakes). It is imprtant t prtect the lcal watersheds and the streams that flw ut f thse watersheds int Squam Lake and the Pemigewasset River. The nrth end f River Street will sn be incrprated in a well-head prtectin zne fr the Twn f Plymuth and it is imprtant als fr the Twn f Hlderness t prtect its gravel-pack aquifers assciated with the intervale area. This means strng adherence by the Twn t existing planning and zning regulatins. We have cntinued ur cperative arrangement with Plymuth State University with respect t the PSC Day Prgram. Students frm the cllege cleaned up n the Hlderness side f Livermre Falls, and the Pemi Riverside Park prperty. Reggie Pettit wrked with a Hlderness Schl grup and using GPS, mapped a pssible segment f the Heritage Trail in Hlderness. The Cmmissin is wrking n develping a trail system that wuld include access t the Pilte Frest frm the Central Schl via the Twn Frest. Such a trail wuld allw Central Schl students t d natural histry studies and cmmunity service wrk. We've met with a few individuals t determine hw t g abut such prjects and are lking int easements, purchases, etc. that will facilitate this wrk. The Cmmissin is interested in a twn-wide system f trails that wuld allw users t hike frm the twn center t Plymuth and is ut lcal residents t wrk with us n this prject. actively seeking The cmmissin cntinues t deal n a regular basis with items related t dcks, wetlands permits, etc. Althugh we are n lnger directly invlved in permits fr seasnal dcks, we ften get invlved in vilatins assciated with thse structures. One instance f this kind f activity this past year was a cmplaint frm a lake prperty wner abut a dck n an adjacent prperty where the prperty wner did nt have enugh lineal frntage fr a seasnal dck. The cmmissin wrked with the Selectbard and the Hlderness Cmpliance fficer n this matter. We cntinue t mnitr permits t cut and als hpe t be invlved in the new twn Master Plan. Anne Packard served n the Transfer Statin Design Cmmittee until that cmmittee was disbanded when Cncrd passed new measures assciated with twn land fills. -14-

17 Cmmissiner Mran resigned. The Cmmissin thanks Betsey fr her wrk as a member f the Cmmissin and wishes her well n her return t Delaware. Reggie Pettit was appinted as a new Cmmissiner. Barbara Currier has been a faithful attendee t ur meetings as the representative frm the Selectbard. The cmmissin meets the third Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the twn hall every mnth except fr the summer mnths. held in between regular meetings. Special meetings and field inspectins are smetimes If yu have an interest in becming a member f the cmmissin, please cntact the Twn Administratr at the Twn Office. All prceedings f the cmmissin are pen t the public and we welcme all cmments and any ffers f assistance. Respectfully submitted, Jacque Jewell Lynn Mrrisn Reggie Pettit Anne Packard Larry Spencer, Chairman Barbara Currier (Selectmen's Liaisn) CURRENT USE REPORT TOTAL PARCELS 344 TOTAL ACRES 10,949 TOTAL VALUE $1,221,062-15

18 SEVENTY FIRST ANNUAL REPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2003 The year 2003 was a busy year fr the Hlderness Fire Department. We received a ttal f 277 emergency calls, 38 mre than last year (see schedule). We were able t prcure the use f the land behind the Library fr a dck fr ur fire/ rescue bat, as well as a permit frm DES Wetlands fr the Dck. Other than training, we had n recrdable usage f the bat during We received a dnatin f a new Hurst Rescue System frm a lcal resident (used fr extractin frm damaged vehicles) and it is in service n ur Rescue Vehicle, 12R 1. We als had a set f air perated On-Spt Chains installed n ur Engine 12 E 4. With the snap f an electrical switch n the dash, an air slenid is perated and the chains lwer nt the tires. The chains crsslinks rtate under the inside dual rear wheels, eliminating the need t install cnventinal chains. This year ur Operatin Santa supplied presents t 34 Children frm 1 8 Families. Thanks fr the many Business and Individual dnatins that made this pssible. We als purchased a Psidn Air Cmpressr t fill ur SCBA and SCUBA tanks. thank the Squam Lakes Assciatin fr dnating ne half f the cst. fully installed and we have utilized it several times. The Selectmen signed the final revisin f the 911 We This system is street names and huse numbers n December 29, We are nw in the prcess f preparing mailings t be sent t hmewners with their new mailing address and huse numbers. After Verizn and the Pstal Departments cmplete their wrk, a public hearing will be held. t have 91 1 in effect during the mnth f April, Thank yu t the Hlderness citizens fr all f their supprt Respectfully Submitted Richard E. Mardin Chief Hlderness Fire Department We hpe 16-

19 FIRE DEPARTMENT 2003 CALL SUMMARY MEDICAL AID 108 RESCUE 3 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 50 VEHICLE FIRE 3 MUTUAL AID 47 STRUCTURE 2 CHIMNEY 5 FURNACE 1 ELECTRICAL 1 ALARMS 27 SMOKE INVESTIGATION 4 WIRE ARCING 2 FUEL SPILL 7 HAZ-MAT 2 FALSE 2 FLOOD 1 SERVICE 4 OTHER 7 TOTAL

20 FOREST FIRE WARDEN 2003 REPORT We had n reprtable frest fires this year. We participated in the State apprved Warden and Deputy Warden training sessins in Camptn and Dixville Ntch. These sessins included chainsaw safety, fire suppressin equipment, and tactics and safety training. Frestry equipment purchased this year included a Pr-Pak prtable multi-purpse fam system, which applies fam t help extinguish brush and debris fires. Frest fire permits issued 370 Respectfully Submitted Richard E. Mardin Frest Fire Warden 18-

21 HOLDERNESS FREE LIBRARY TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT Tw majr changes have ccurred at the library in We have a new Library Directr, Suzanne Peples. Suzanne is a lng time resident f Hlderness and has vlunteered fr many years with the Friends f the Hlderness Free Library. We want t thank utging Directr Mary DeLashmit fr her 24 years f service t ur library. Our ther majr change was the creatin f ur new Hlderness Free Library website, Yu nw can g n-line t check n new bks, and prgram fferings. We are excited t have this means f cmmunicating with ur patrns. Being in cmpliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is still a majr cncern fr the Trustees, as the library des nt qualify fr certain funding withut being ADA cmpliant. Architect David Driscll has drawn up plans fr incrprating handicap accessible adjustments within the present library structure. The Trustees seek t fix the basement water drainage prblems befre attempting any further renvatins. In addressing the water prblems in the basement, the Library Trustees and Friends have cleaned ut the basement. The mldy carpet was remved and a new dehumidifier purchased. A spring excavatin arund the exterir fundatin is planned t imprve drainage prblems. We appreciate the hard wrk f ur Library Directr, the Library Friends, and the supprt f ur patrns. Please cntact the Library Trustees with any library cncerns r suggestins. We are cmmitted t making the library an exciting resurce fr current infrmatin and literary pleasure. Respectfully Submitted, The Trustees f Hlderness Free Library Amanda Lud (C-Chair) Larry Webster (C-Chair/Treasurer) Kay Hansn (Secretary) Susan Beesn Sandy Ray 19

22 2003 HOLDERNESS FREE LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT Library Hurs Mndays & Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m. Our address has changed. hldernessfreelibrary@adelphia.cm The new address is: After twenty-fur years f service as the Directr f the Hlderness Free Library, Mary Delashmit has mved n t new endeavrs. I wish t use this pprtunity t thank Mary fr her years f wrk and dedicatin t ur library. Activities Our annual Friends' Plant, Bk and Bake sale was held n Memrial Day, Mnday May 26th. Stry Times at the Library ran thrughut July and August. This year's theme was "Reading Rcks the Granite State". The Reading Rewards fr participating readers were cupns fr hmemade ice cream, dnated by Squam Lakeside Farm. Our special Stry Time event was a perfrmance by Steve Blunt wh entertained us with stries and sngs. The Steve Blunt perfrmance was pssible due t a grant we received frm the NH State Library as well as a generus dnatin frm the Friend's f HFL. In additin t Stry Time, we intrduced three new reading/discussin grups fr children and their parents. Stry Time was a success thanks t the vlunteers wh read and prvided activities fr ur children thrughut the summer! In Octber, Rita Dwn Lve presented her bks and innvative cards at the Library. In Nvember James Kiepper, authr f Styles Bridges/Yankee Senatr, gave a talk abut the Senatr and his bk. This presentatin was held at the Hlderness Central Schl and was made pssible thrugh the supprt f the Hlderness PTA. In December the Library and Recreatin Department hsted a wrkshp at which we made Nrwegian Stars with wden reeds. Ending the year's activities was ur "Santa's 50 Cent Sale" which was fr children frm tddler t eighth grade shp fr their family. All items were sld fr 50 cents. If success can be measured by the jy seen n children's faces that sale went ver the tp. The Library's new website was designed and dnated t us by Steve Slberg and his students at the Hlderness Schl. Our website address is hldernessfreelibrary.rg. The infrmatin n the site's webpages have infrmatin that ranges frm the libraries histry t current prgrams. Check it ut! Yu can als access ur catalg f bks, DVDs, s, tapes and vides n the internet at Because we are in the prcess f slving ur dampness issues in the basement, we will nt be hlding the usual nging bk sale. Please save yur bk dnatins fr the Friend's sale in the spring. Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Peples Library Directr -20-

23 2003 HOLDERNESS FREE LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT STATISTICS CIRCULATION Adult items 7,580 7,775 7,905 Child's items 4,988 5,024 2,994 Ttal items 12,568 12,799 10,899 PATRONS 1,169 1,250 1,366 HOLDINGS (all materials) 17,640 16,136 15,829 21

24 TOWN OF HOLDERNESS NEW HAMPSHIRE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT MARCH 11 & 12, 2003 At the annual Twn Meeting f the Twn f Hlderness held n March 1 1 and 12, 2003 the fllwing business was transacted. At 8:00 a.m. n Tuesday March 11, 2003 at the Hlderness Twn Hall, Mderatr Rss Deachman cnvened the meeting and began reading the warrant. After reading Articles 1 and 2, the Mderatr declared the plls pen. At 7:00 p.m. the plls were clsed and the ballts cunted. the winners. Results were annunced and the Mderatr declared At 7:00 p.m. n Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at the Hlderness Central Schl the Meeting resumed. Mderatr Rss Deachman pened the meeting with the Pledge f Allegiance led by Malclm "Tink" Taylr and a mment f silence fr thse residents that had passed away during the year f Mderatr Rss Deachman annunced the results farticles 1 and declared the winners. The Mderatr declared that Article 2 (the Zning Amendments) had all passed. Mderatr asked fr a mtin that we dispense with the reading f the remainder f the Warrant and take up the articles ne at a time. Mved by Malclm "Tink" Taylr and secnded by Peg Wintn. A vice vte was taken and the mtin carried. The Article 1 : T chse all Twn Officers by fficial ballt: Selectman fr 3 Years: Samuel L. Laverack 23 Mderatr fr 2 Years: Rss Deachman 247 Twn Treasure fr 1 Year: Michael O'Leary 247 Trustee f Trust Funds fr 3 Years: Anthny J. Raymnd 256 Library Trustee fr 3 Years: (Vte fr Tw) Frances "Kay" Hansn 1 68 Alan F. Mather 86 Laurence J. Webster 186 Fire Ward fr 3 Years: Rss Deachman David F. Dupuis 245 Mderatr -22-

25 Article 2: T vte by fficial ballt n the amendments t the existing Zning Ordinance as prpsed by the Planning Bard and psted with this warrant. 1 "Are yu in favr f the adptin famendment N. 1 as prpsed by the Planning Bard fr the Twn f Hlderness Zning Ordinance as fllws:" Art. IV General Prvisins, B. Remval f Natural Material #3 (page. 8) ADD (underlined language) In the event develpment is prpsed which will disturb sil n slpes that exceed 1 percent grade within 1 00 feet f any public highway, stream, radway r waterway an Ersin Cntrl Plan prepared by a New Hampshire licensed Prfessinal Engineer shall be submitted which prvides bth temprary and permanent measures designed t minimize ersin and sedimentatin and which indicates hw a prtective cver will be established and maintained n all expsed lands. Vegetatin is preferred as a prtective cver. Nn-vegetative cver such as mulch r gravel may be used. (This is recmmended by the Planning Bard) YES 212 NO "Are yu in favr f the adptin famendment N. 2 as prpsed by the Planning Bard fr the Twn f Hlderness Zning Ordinance as fllws:" Art. VI. Nncnfrming Uses Structures r Lts, B. Structures, 1. (page 23) ADD "e. Adding a pitched rf will nt be cnsidered an expansin prvided it des nt increase any living r strage space." (This is recmmended by the Planning Bard) YES 250 NO "Are yu in favr f the adptin f Amendment N. 3 as prpsed by the Planning Bard fr the Twn f Hlderness Zning Ordinance as fllws:" Art. Ill, Zning District Regulatins, 2. Rural Residential, d. Frntage (page 4) ADD "4. Pursuant t RSA 674: 41, III, the erectin f buildings and ther structures n islands with n rad access t the mainland, shall nt be prhibited slely n the lack f frntage n a public r private rad." (This is recmmended by the Planning Bard) YES 212 NO "Are yu in favr f the adptin famendment N. 4 as prpsed by the Planning Bard fr the Twn f Hlderness Zning Ordinance as fllws:" Art. IX, Administratin and Enfrcement, B. Issuing Permits, 4. (Page 28) REMOVE "There is a twenty (20) day appeal perid after the issuance f a permit except in the case f a permit fr the repair r replacement f a well r a septic system, in which case the permit shall becme effective upn its issuance." (This is recmmended by the Planning Bard) YES 230 NO 34 23

26 5. "Are yu in favr f the adptin famendment N. 5 as prpsed by the Planning Bard fr the Twn f Hlderness Zning Ordinance as fllws:" Art. Ill, D. Zning District Regulatins, 6. Lt Area (page 8) ADD "3. Land under a street, public r private, may nt be used in calculating lt area fr any requirements in this rdinance." (This is recmmended by the Planning Bard) YES 217 NO 46 Mderatr Rss Deachman asked fr a mtin t take Article 3 & 5 ut f rder. He stated that Article 5 deals with the apprpriatins f mnies and purchase f land that wuld be used fr the new transfer statin facility. Article 3 deals in part with the design and cnstructin f the new transfer statin which wuld be lcated n the prperty if purchased in Article 5. Mved by Malclm "Tink" Taylr and secnded by Earl Hansen. A vice vte was taken and the mtin carried. Article 5: T see if the Twn will vte t authrize the purchase f acres f land frm Margaret and Wilsn Earl, being a prtin f a parcel f land ffeast Hlderness Rad, Tax Map 252, Lt 16, said land t be used fr a transfer statin and recycling center, and t raise and apprpriate $97,500. fr said purchase, due at the time f clsing (nte: a nn-refundable $2,500. depsit has been placed n the parcel). Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Steve Huss and secnded by Earl Hansen. The Mderatr recgnized Steve Huss, Chairman f the Bard f Selectmen, wh explained why this article was n the warrant. Mr. Huss explained that in 2001 the Twn received an administrative rder frm the State f New Hampshire rdering the clsure f the Transfer Statin by Octber 1,2003. This rder required the twn t relcate the transfer statin. Tw cmmittees were invlved in the search fr a new transfer statin site, and bth cmmittees recmmended the Wilsn Earl prperty t the Bard f Selectmen. Christpher Devine, Chairman f Transfer Statin Site Cmmittee, presented a summary f the wrk dne by the cmmittee, the criteria guidelines used t evaluate varius sites, and the recmmendatin frm the cmmittee n the best site fr the transfer statin. The Relcatin Cmmittee initially lcated 1 5 ptential sites fr cnsideratin. Ten sites where eliminated because they did nt meet the criteria guideline, there were cvenant restrictins r the prperty wners were nt interested in selling their prperty. The five sites left and fr further evaluatin were subject t a scring system. The five parcels identified were the Wilsn Earl prperty, the Zimmer prperty, the Twn Garage, the Greene prperty and the Chabt prperty. The Earl prperty received the highest scre. The Twn garage was evaluated but received a lwer scre. The Earl prperty is a 1 2 Vi acre parcel lcated n East Hlderness Rad which is a prtin f a 20 acre parcel that will be subdivided and sld t the Twn f Hlderness at a cst f $ 100, The Cmmittee cnsidered the Earl prperty the number ne site, and a depsit f $ 2, has been placed n -24-

27 this prperty. The balance n the purchase price is $ 97, as stated in this Warrant article. An envirnmental assessment was dne n the prperty, which shwed n significant cncerns. A bundary and tpgraphic survey has been cmpleted n this prperty. Devine explained that remving the Earl prperty frm the tax rlls will decrease the tax revenue by $ per year, and explained that defeat f Article 5 wuld nt result in lcating the transfer statin at the Twn Garage. It wuld mean that the twn wuld need t start the prcess f lking fr a new site again and that until that time the twn culd cntract with a neighbring twn t dispse f trash. Mderatr Deachman annunced that 10 registered vters requested a secret ballt vte n this article. Gary Cripps asked if this article passed wuld the Selectmen still purchase the Earl prperty if article 3 fails. nt made a decisin what actin they wuld take. Steve Huss replied that the Bard f Selectmen has Richard Miller asked if there was an alternative plan if Article 3 fails. Steve Huss replied that the twn culd ask the State fr an extensin n the clsure deadline, r the Twn culd cntract with the Twn f Ashland t use their facility, which wuld increase the cst f waste dispsal t the twn by a rate f 7-10%. Richard Miller asked the Bard f Selectmen if they unanimusly supprt this article as well as the alternative plans if the article failed. Barbara Currier expressed cncerns abut safety issues assciated with the lcatin f the Wilsn Earl prperty. She expressed gratitude t the Cmmittees but viced her pinin that the twn shuld find a temprary lcatin and seek a mre central lcatin. Alden "Skip" Van Side asked the Bard f Selectmen if they wuld cnsider using the twn garage facility if the vters requested until a final site is lcated. Steve Huss respnded that the Bard wuld have an pen mind. Peter Webster, a member f the Budget Cmmittee, spke in favr f this article. Dean Hdge spke against this article siting safety issues relating t access n and ff East Hlderness Rd. address this safety issue. Steve Huss respnded that the twn wuld Stanley Hall asked why cnsideratin f servicing the facility was nt addressed and stated it wuld be expensive t the twn fr twn vehicles t travel the distance back and frth frm the Highway Garage. Randy Currier asked if Timthy Fisher, wh wns the sand pit n Rute 1 13, r the wners f the Westberg prperty n Tadadump Rad had been apprached. Steve Huss replied they bth had been asked but there was n interest t sell. Randy Currier asked if the twn wned any prperty that culd be cnsidered. Steve Huss said nne qualified and a minimum f 3 acres was needed. A ballt vte was taken; 124 vtes in favr and 97 vtes against and the article PASSED. Peter Francesc mved that Article 5 nt be recnsidered. The mtin was secnded and carried by a vice vte. Mderatr Rss Deachman asked t take up Article 4 while waiting the results frm the ballt vte f Article 5. Mved by Earl Hansen secnded Peg Wintn. Article 4: T see if the Twn will vte t accept the reprts f all Twn Officers and Cmmittees Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Peg Wintn. There was n discussin n this article. A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. 25-

28 Article 3: T see if the Twn will vte t raise and apprpriate the sum f $600,000. fr the design and cnstructin phases f bth the capping f the Twn's landfill and a new transfer statin that will qualify the Twn fr Federal and State funds, such sum t be raised by the issuance f serial bnds r ntes nt t exceed $600,000. under and in cmpliance with prvisins f the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33:1 et. seq., as amended) and t authrize the Selectmen t issue and negtiate such bnds r ntes, t determine the rate f interest theren, and t take such actins as may be necessary t effect the issuance, sale and delivery f such bnds r ntes as shall be in the best interest f the Twn f Hlderness; and additinally t participate in the State Revlving Fund (SRF) RSA established fr this purpse, and t allw the Selectmen t expend such mnies as becme available frm the Federal and State gvernments and pass any vte relating theret. Any incme derived frm the temprary investment f the bnd prceeds shall be returned t the General Fund. Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee (Nte: This article must be acted upn by written ballt, the plls must be pen fr ne hur, and t pass the article must receive a tw-thirds majrity f thse vting.) Mved by Earl Hansn secnded by Peg Wintn. A mtin by Steve Huss secnded by Earl Hansen t amend Article 3 by inserting the wrds, " fr sme r all f this brrwing." The article will read:..."fr this purpse fr sme r all this brrwing, and t allw the Selectmen t expend such mnies as becme available frm the Federal and State gvernments and pass any vte relating theret". Steve Huss explained that this amendment wuld allw the twn t privately finance the cnstructin f the new transfer statin. A vice vte was taken and the amendment PASSED. William Webb mved t amend Article 3 by inserting the wrds, "up t" after " apprpriate" n the first line f the article. the amendment PASSED. The Mderatr stated this was a universal cncurrence and declared Lynn Jhnsn, Chairman f Transfer Statin Relcatin Cmmittee, recgnized fellw members f the Cmmittee and reviewed the specifics n the clsure and capping f the transfer statin. spke in favr f this article. She discussed the mnetary cst and Rbert Snelling, Chairman f the Transfer Statin Design Cmmittee, explained the prpsed design f the facility. The Design Cmmittee recmmends we cntinue the present recycling activities and prvide accmmdatin fr expansin in the future. The plls pened fr a secret ballt at 8:37 p.m. and clsed at 9:37 p.m. A ballt vte was taken n the amended article: 164 vtes in favr and 43 vtes against and the article PASSED as amended. Article 6: T see if the Twn will vte per RSA 669:17 & 17-b t authrize the psitin f Tax Cllectr t be appinted rather than elected, effective at the 2004 Twn Meeting. Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Peg Wintn. Paul Mntur asked why the Selectmen wanted t change the psitin frm elected t appinted. Steve Huss replied that Bard f Selectmen want t make sure that the persn is qualified t d the jb, tax cllectins nw exceeds six millin dllars. Martha Richards assumed if it stayed an -26-

29 elected psitin, the persn wh ran fr the ffice f tax cllectr wuld knw if they had the qualificatins fr that psitin. Amanda Lud made a mtin t amend the article t read, " appinted by the Selectmen fr a ne year term", s that if the persn appinted in the psitin as tax cllectr is nt perfrming sufficiently they culd be terminated. Mderatr Rss Deachman asked the Bard f Selectmen if RSA 669: 17 & 17-b allws a ne year appintment? The Bard f Selectmen did nt knw the answer t the questin. Peter Francesc asked the Mderatr if the persn wh was appinted wuld they becme a twn emplyee? Mderatr Rss Deachman stated that the persn wuld likely be an emplyee and be subject t terminatin fr gd cause. The amendment was nt secnded. Dean Hdge asked if the persn appinted is required t be a resident f Hlderness. Paul Westn, Twn Administratr stated that it is nt a requirement. Lyle Thmpsn made a mtin t clse debate, secnded by Kathy Huss. A vice vte was taken and the mtin carried. A vice vte was taken n the main article and the article PASSED. Article 7: T see if the Twn will vte t apprve paying t the Cnservatin Fund previusly established under RSA 36-A: 5, 50% f all land use change tax receipts up t an annual limit f $5,000., and t depsit all ther land use change tax receipts int a land use change tax fund adpted under the prvisins f RSA 79-A: 25-a t accunt fr revenues received frm the land use change tax in a fund separate frm the general fund. Any surplus remaining in the land use change tax fund shall nt be a part f the general fund until such time as the legislative bdy shall have had the pprtunity at an annual meeting t vte t apprpriate a specific amunt frm the land use change tax fund fr any purpse nt prhibited by the laws r by the cnstitutin f this state. After an annual meeting any unapprpriated balance f the land use change tax revenue received during the prir fiscal year shall be recgnized as general fund revenue fr the current fiscal year. Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Earl Hansen and secnded by Peg Wintn. Lynn Jhnsn, member f the Cnservatin Cmmissin, explained that the intent f this article is t allw 50% f the mney cllected thrugh the land use change tax will be placed int a cnservatin reserve fund with an annual limit f $ 5, Withdrawal will have t be apprved at a subsequent Twn meeting. This fund will allw the twn t purchase cnservatin prperties r cnservatin easements and allw the Twn t match state funds fr such purchases. Richard Miller spke against this article. Paul Mntur stated currently the capital reserve fund has a balance f $ 16,000.00, and asked fr an explanatin n the intent f this fund. Steve Huss explained that the Cnservatin Cmmissin wuld like t build up this fund s if pprtunities becme available there wuld be funds t draw frm. An idea that the Cnservatin Cmmissin has discussed is t buy easements between Hlderness Central Schl and the Twn Frest t create trails fr students t use. Jack Barbera spke in favr f this article. A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. -27-

30 Article 8: T see if the Twn will vte t discntinue the Recreatin Path Reserve Fund and transfer said funds t the General Fund (Nte: balance n hand n 12/31/02 was $45,671.) Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Alden "Skip" Van Sickle. what the purpse f the article is. Martha Richards asked Steve Huss explained that the Twn had grants t extend the recreatin path but this was vted dwn a few years ag. There are n plans t extend the recreatin path at this time. Huss explained that this reserve fund is nt fr maintenance but fr design and cnstructin f new recreatin paths, which was prpsed t match State and Federal mnies. The Twn has n interest in cntinuing the recreatin paths thus; the mney shuld be transferred int the general fund t lwer taxes. Gerge DeAngelis asked abut the cnditin and maintenance f the bike path. Steve Huss replied that the Selectmen have requested the State resurface the recreatin path with an acceptable material s bikes are able t ride n it. The twn has $ 20, designated as a maintenance fund fr the recreatin path. A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. Article 9: T see if the Twn will vte t establish a Plice Cruiser Reserve Fund t be used fr funding the acquisitin f future plice vehicles, and t raise and apprpriate the sum f $13,500. t be depsited in that fund. Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Peg Wintn secnded by Earl Hansen. Anthny Raymnd asked if this article is t re-establish the Plice Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund, which at present has n mney in it. Steve Huss replied that last year this fund was eliminated because the twn was leasing cruisers, but the fur-wheel drive vehicle needs t be replaced this year. A new schedule t apprpriate $ 21, annually fr the next five years has been develped t prvide the Plice Department with gd quality vehicles. A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. Article 10: T see if the Twn will vte t authrize the Selectmen t enter int a fur year lease/purchase agreement fr a new plice cruiser, and t raise and apprpriate $7,500. fr the payment f the first year's lease cst. (Nte: The prpsed lease will be fur payments f $7, each, cruiser t cst $27,121. and interest payments t cst $2, The lease will cntain a nn-apprpriatin clause). Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Lyle Thmpsn. Gerge DeAngelis asked abut the last statement in the article. Steve Huss explained that this clause allws the Twn t end the municipal lease if the twn meeting vtes dwn next year's lease. Mr. Huss explained that this article is intended fr the lease/purchase f a fur-wheel drive cruiser. A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. -28-

31 Article 11: T see if the Twn will vte t raise and apprpriate the sum f $195,000. t be placed in the fllwing Capital Reserve Funds: Fire Trucks $30,000. Rad Recnstructin 90,000. Twn Hall 13,000. Library 5,000. Revaluatin 39,000. Fire Equipment 2,000. Village Sidewalks 5,000. White Oak Pnd Dam 1,000. Master Plan 5,000. Cnservatin Cmmissin 5,000. $195,000. Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Peg Wintn. Gerge DeAngelis asked if the $ 5, listed fr Cnservatin Cmmissin is the same mney as in Article 7. Steve Huss replied n, the $ 5, here in Article 1 1 is being placed in the Cnservatin Fund because Article 7 is nt allwed t cllect the mney until the year A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. Article 12: T see if the Twn will vte t apprpriate the sum f $392,681 fr the fllwing capital prjects and t fund this apprpriatin by authrizing the Selectmen t withdraw the sums indicated frm the fllwing designated Capital Reserve Funds fr these purpses: Twn Hall $20,000. Rad Recnstructin 1 50,000. Public Wrks Vehicles 93,000. Library 12,000. Revaluatin 62,500. Dump Clsing 29,403. Master Plan 19,278. Fire Equipment 6,500. $392,681 Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Peg Wintn secnded by Earl Hansen. Richard Miller questined the $ 39,000.00, listed n Article 1 1 fr revaluatin, and the $ 62, that is listed n Article 12 fr revaluatin. Mderatr Rss Deachman explained that Article 1 1 represents raising the funds fr revaluatin t be placed in the Reserve Fund and Article 12 is allwing the withdrawal f the funds. Eugene Rss asked what the $ 20, fr Twn Hall wuld be spent n. Paul Westn, Twn Administratr, respnded that this mney wuld be used primarily t 29

32 paint the exterir f the Twn Hall. Peg Wintn further explained this mney wuld als be used fr repairs befre painting. Gary Cripps asked what the Public Wrks is purchasing fr a vehicle. Peter Furmanick, Public Wrks Directr, stated he wuld purchase a new six-wheeler dump truck. Gary Cripps asked what the $ 12, fr Library will be spent n. Laurence Webster, Trustee f the Library, stated the mney wuld be used fr building maintenance and handicap access. Drthy Thmpsn asked what the $ 29, fr Dump Clsing wuld be used fr. Steve Huss explained that this mney wuld be transferred t Article 3 if passed. Jackie Jewell asked what the $ 19, fr Master Plan is fr. Earl Hansen, Chairman f Planning Bard, stated the Master Plan needs t be updated and will start this year. The mney will be used fr cnsultants and printing csts. A vice vte was taken and the article PASSED. Article 13: T see if the Twn will vte t raise and apprpriate the sum f ne millin nine hundred eighty five thusand, tw hundred and sixty dllars ($ 1,985,260.) which represents the perating budget fr the Twn. Said sum des nt include special r individual articles elsewhere within this warrant. Recmmended by the Selectmen and Budget Cmmittee Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Malclm "Tink" Taylr. A vice vte was taken and the article passed. N discussin fllwed. Article 14: T see if the Twn will vte t apprve the fllwing reslutin: Whereas, New Hampshire residents pay the 12 th highest cst f insurance in the cuntry; and Whereas, the cst f health insurance premiums fr families has increased by 45% ver the past three years; and Whereas, 100,000 New Hampshire residents have n health cverage and 77% f them have a full-time wrker at hme; and Whereas, due t these rising csts almst half f New Hampshire's small business cannt affrd health cverage fr their emplyees, therefre be it reslved: That we, the citizens f Hlderness, New Hampshire, call n ur elected fficials frm all levels f gvernment, and thse seeking ffice, t wrk with cnsumers, businesses, and health care prviders t ensure that: Everyne, including the self-emplyed, unemplyed, un - and underinsured, and small business wners have access t an affrdable basic health plan similar t what federal emplyees receive; Everyne, including emplyers, cnsumers, and the state, lcal and federal gvernment makes a respnsible and fair cntributin t finance the health care system; Everyne receives high quality care that is cst efficient and medically effective; and That these effrts help cntrl the skyrcketing cst f health care. Mved by Earl Hansen secnded by Alden "Skip" VanSickle. Evelyn Stiller spke -30-