2014-04-18 Commissioners Meeting

[gview file="http://69.89.31.68/~vdoenhor/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CM041814.pdf"]VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 18, 2014

The Board of Commissioners met at 8:00 am on Friday, April 18, 2014. In attendance were Commissioners Ron Sandstrom, Mike Smith and Larry Leonard. The meeting was taped for Madison TV by Tim Hughes. [expand="More Text"]

At 8:00 am the meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Sandstrom.

Ron Sandstrom outlines that this meeting has been scheduled to review proposed changes to the ordinances. A public hearing is scheduled for May 24, 2014 at 12:00 pm at the Lodge to gather input on, and discuss the proposed changes.

The Beach Ordinance is discussed. Mike Smith suggests the inside bottom of the watercraft be listed as the place for residents to put identification on the craft. Bullet list item “p” would be changed to state “inside” the craft. Section “f” is proposed to be added to identify specific penalties for non compliance of the identification.

Proposed changes are discussed. Resources available to check on compliance are outlined and discussed. Removal of craft from a canoe rack for not having identification is discussed. Larry Leonard voices objection to confiscating craft based on lack of owner id. Ron Sandstrom suggests that the penalty section be altered to states that if a craft is confiscated, the owner will be contacted for retrieval. If no owner identification is located within the craft, the craft will be scheduled for auction. Section “f” will be reworded for approval at the next meeting. Mike Smith makes a motion to add “inside” to bullet item “p”. Ron Sandstrom seconds the motion and the motion passed 3-0.

The Driveway Ordinance is discussed. A need for a separate permit for each access is to be added to section #3. Section #6 will state that all positive grade intersecting driveways will need drainage control. Section #7 will state that a property owner “may be held liable” for road damage as a result of lacking maintenance on any driveway. Mike Smith makes a motion to accept the proposed changes. Ron Sandstrom seconds the motion and the motion passed 3-0.

The Highway Regulations policy is discussed. Changes to format and wording are reviewed and discussed. Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to accept the proposed changes. Mike Smith seconds the motion and the motion passed 3-0.

The Water Ordinance is discussed. Proposed updates to the billing section are reviewed and discussed. Proposed update to include certification of backflow prevention devices is reviewed. Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to remove the backflow prevention certification section from the proposed updates for this public hearing. Larry Leonard seconds the motion and the motion passed 3-0. Mike Smith makes a motion to send s questionnaire to all water users regarding existence of backflow prevention within their home. Ron Sandstrom seconds the motion and the motion passed 3-0. Mike Smith makes a motion to propose the remaining updates and to include a definition of ‘seasonal’ as relates to water turn on/off services.

At 9:00 am Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to enter Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II (a) employment matters. Mike Smith seconds the motion. Motion is called via roll call; Ron Sandstrom yea, Mike Smith yea, Larry Leonard yea and the motion passed 3-0.
At 9:05 am Mike Smith makes a motion to recess this Non-Public Session to 5 pm. Larry Leonard seconds the motion. Motion is called via roll call; Ron Sandstrom yea, Mike Smith yea, Larry Leonard yea and the motion passed 3-0.

The Board of Commissioners did not reconvene at 5 pm secondary to the resignation of Fred Gurley. Meeting adjourned secondary to cancellation of reconvening session.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy E. Cole
Administrator
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