VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday May 13, 2021

The Board of Commissioners met by phone at 9:00 am on Thursday May 13, 2021.

In attendance for the full public meeting were Commissioners Jay Buckley (JB), Kathy Koziell (KK) and Paula Doyle (PD), Administrators Donna MacKinnon (DM) and Jason Skinner (JS) and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (DR).  In attendance for part of the meeting were Kelly Robitaille (KR) and Ian Hayes (IH).  The meeting was recorded (audio).                              

At 8:58 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order.  

JB made a motion to approve the agenda.  KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

JB made a motion to approve the minutes from the Commissioners public meeting on 5/6/21 and for the non-public meeting on 5/6/21.  KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

ADMINISTRATION

DPW report. KR asked about correspondence from 10 Porridge Shore. DM sent property owner a note after last week’s BOC mtg to set up on with her and DPW.  No response yet.  JB noted that last year on 6/17/20, BOC sent note offering to put remove large rock and put in new culvert.  Owner did not respond and instead did own work with their contractor.  KR wants to do work on road but prefers to wait until mtg takes place and agreement on next steps.  BOC agreed to have office call property owner today to follow-up and set up on site mtg ASAP. 

KR brought up correspondence from property owner on Huttwil stating that drainage issue was related to old driveway.  He will be ditching this road. DM to let them know via phone call.

KR reported that 2 weeks until Memorial Day so DPW will start putting rafts in, putting fence up around flagpole and putting up no parking signs.  Asked if BOC will be adding more signs.  Agreement that no additional signs to be added at this time. 

KR brought up driveway at 8 Eidelweiss Drive that was completed and property now sold.  Driveway built up after permit issued and does not meet specs approved.  Lengthy discussion on how to handle these situations.  JB noted that Property owners should be getting a Permit for Operation once work complete.  PD suggested that enforcement should be consistent and developer who did work should be notified that he has not followed policy and subject to fines.  DM and KK to draft a note to him.  JB to contact Bob Boyd at Code Enforcement to check with district in future before issuing Certificate of Occupancy.   KR asked about updating on status of driveway permits with reminders to check.  KK noted already have a spreadsheet in binder at office but will add a column with dates.

Water Report. 

IH reported that Little Shore leak was fixed a couple weeks ago and usage has dropped.

IH reported that 11 Blinden scheduled for inspection on Friday pending final confirmation from builder.  Discussion on other hook-ups pending.  KK reported that she had spoken this week to Nick Skegell (NS) at Dubois & King (D&K) and he would be running modeling tests on 13 and 19 E. Bergamo, 8 Grandval.  Repeated that 51 Oak Ridge would not be modeled because coming from Lakeview side of Oakridge where we know lots of pressure.  But would have D&K add this property and 11 Blinden to their model.   

IH asked about status at 9 Reinach and lengthy discussion occurred about this property and how to handle the fact that the lines from pump house and to home were not installed properly.  PD suggested that property owner be notified that he would not get water until the lines were properly installed and inspected as specified in water ordinance. 

PD made a motion for JB to draft and send letter ASAP to homeowner.   JB seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

IH reported that water system flushing occurring next week. 

IH asked about Upper Lakeview because he spoke to Rick Skarinka last week who inquired as to status.  JB stated that he had spoken to NS at D&K about this project and asked IH which engineering firm he would recommend to do this project.  IH responded that experience with system would favor D&K but he would work with anyone.   BOC agreed on next step that JB would contact NS at D&K to get a proposal.

IH asked about and confirmed he would be removing temporary line at 1 Bristenstock today.

JB asked IH to confirm timing on Reinach Tank drainage and refill which took place around 3/29 and that it was done not using main blow off but instead using the water main and into the station itself.

IH confirmed power is on at new pump house and Tom will be addressing SCADA system there between 5/24 and 5/26. 

JB asked IH about manual confirming that J&B will be providing it and IH will review.

DM asked IH about inquiry from owner at 58 Bern Drive if water hookup on this property.  IH has no record of (will confirm) and that any marker on property probably for other purpose. 

DM asked IH if charges for seasonal shut-offs will be in next invoice.  IH confirmed in April invoice.

IH left the meeting

KK stated that the dam is approximately 6” below the edge of concrete which is where it should be per policy.  PD stated that she thought it was more like 2-4” but also agreed that according to policy it was where it should be and left as is at this time. 

KR left the meeting.

Discussion on Annual Meeting.  PD reported that warrant postings were all completed although left at front of school where they stated they would post for us.  PD stated that possibly it might be posted in front of school instead of on bulletin board near gym since school is locked and cannot be accessed by public.  DM reported that office will be open next Friday from 3-5PM to accept any final absentee ballots. 

JB made a motion to approve the accounts payable manifest with 25 checks/debits totaling $9,964.35.   KK seconded.    Motion passed 3-0.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

-PD reported that she has requested a quote from Muddy River Signs for the large beach signs and hopes to have that for meeting next week.

-KK reported that she spoke to NS at D&K this week and now better understands the modeling.  He told her that they add new dots to every location we ask them to model.  He will look at the new water main that should be added.

-KK reported that she submitted an updated Budget Spreadsheet this week for 2020 to date.  PD asked if the column titled ‘Budget 2021’ was actually the 2020 budget which we are operating under until the annual meeting. KK confirmed and will update the column heading.

-JB reported that he received confirmation from Turbo Court that Adam Leiser was served.

-JB suggested that the BOC consider raising the water hook-up fee from $8,000 to $9,000 since it has not been raised since 2007 and is low versus others in the state.  This would be addressed with any other revisions to water ordinance and presented in a public hearing.

-JB reported that he met with property owner Erin LaPlante who had complained about her water 2 weeks ago and she gave him a sample and stated her neighbors had same issue.  DM spoke to IH about this and he told her it had to do with water softener but everything had tested okay.

-JB reported that there was a pile of gravel and pile of loam at Reinach site and not sure who it belongs to and trying to confirm it was put there by Dawson for the tank project. 

-JB reported that there is a garden hose coming out of old Reinach station and probably set up for by IH for 9 Reinach to obtain water temporarily as requested this winter.

-JB reported that the Madison Town Meeting will be held this coming Saturday, May 15 at 9AM.

-KK has requested that the board meet again prior to next week’s regular meeting to discuss the annual meeting presentation.  Meeting set for Wednesday May 19 at 9AM.  DM to post on bulletin boards. KK to post on website.

CORRESPONDENCE

-Letter from Waterville Estates reviewed which asked if we had applied for Covid Relief funds.    Since we did not, DM to call and let them know.

-Discussion on requests from EPOA. 

JB made a motion to approve having the EPOA provide 3 Go Slow/Children Playing signs to be installed on Eidelweiss Drive.  KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion on request to add Carry In/Carry Out signs.  PD stated that this is already on the large policy signs and other smaller signs have been added over the years (No Fireworks, No Dogs, No Lifeguards) and that people who leave trash behind will not change behavior with another sign and instead we just keep adding signs and making it more difficult to read the overall policy.  Agreement by BOC to not approve this request.

-Discussion on Neighborhood Watch Signs.  Agreement reached to inform EPOA that these signs were installed by EPOA and should be maintained by EPOA.

-Agreement by BOC that a community yard sale would be okay to hold in parking lot.

-JB reported that 14 volunteers attended Valley Pride Day and collected 26 bags of trash plus an old fiberglass canoe.

-Note from Diana Doyle was mentioned that thanked and praised DPW for good work on roads.

-Discussion on email from Mike Smith (MS).  PD addressed since she had discussion with him in person earlier in week.  PD re-stated that the VDOE has already sent 3 emails with information on meeting and that it was posted at mailboxes which was very visible and it’s on homepage of website.   She stated that MS told her in person that the BOC was responsible for insuring large attendance at voting/meeting but PD stated that she checked law and not legal responsibility of board.  PD also stated that she had looked up and confirmed law that office needs to be open 3-5PM next Friday to receive applications and absentee ballots.  Discussion that perhaps MS believes that is the only time we are accepting these even though we accept them any time we are at the office but we are also adding the 3-5PM hours next Friday as law requires.  PD also addressed MS statements in note that loon committee had possibly moved loon cam because of our dam/water levels.  PD stated that as she shared last week, she had spoken to John Cooley and she had read on their website that the loon cam was moved primarily due to proximity to loon conservation center and also because of potential issue with our loon pair.

-PD asked about bathroom cleaning as prior cleaner will not be available this year.  Office to reach out to other local cleaners.

-PD stated she will be in office on Friday to work on 91-A request.  JB stated he would also be in office for a meeting at 1 PM with Ron Sandstrom and DM to review security.  JB to contact AH to see if he can join.  PD to do her work earlier to avoid conflict in office.

-DM sent Bob Ingram the PowerPoint latest draft and final warrant.  BOC agreed that he should be invited to meeting next Wednesday.  DM to follow up.

-JB mentioned that an NHMA hearing would be held on 5/18 virtually.  JS to attend.

-JB asked about annual meeting information on website.  KK to work with JS today on website.  PD asked that note be added about public hearing information that it is now outdated.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

ADJOURNMENT

JB makes a motion to adjourn the Public Meeting at 11:10 AM.  PD seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Doyle, Commissioner

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday May 6, 2021

The Board of Commissioners met by phone at 9:00 am on Thursday May 6, 2021.

In attendance for the full public meeting were Commissioners Jay Buckley (JB), Kathy Koziell (KK) and Paula Doyle (PD), Administrator Donna MacKinnon (DM), and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (DR).  The meeting was recorded (audio).                             

At 9:00 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order.  

JB made a motion to approve the agenda.  PD seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

JB made a motion to approve the minutes from the Commissioners public meeting on 4/29/21 and for the non-public meeting on 4/29/21.  KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

ADMINISTRATION

No DPW report.

Water Report – JB reported that Ian Hayes asked to postpone his monthly appearance until next week.

Water Hookups – 11 Blinden submitted 8/4/2020 was approved then and installation was done.  Now need final hookup.  Ian Hayes was notified this week.  9 Reinach Place have to change out the water main first.  JB discussed with Ian Hayes – Chris Albert had said that 2” main would be okay but Ian told him it has to be 4” per our system spec.

JB reported that he spoke to Sally Hesse who was connected to main and now had a little less pressure.  JB told her that would be the case but also that pumps have not been turned on yet.  Further discussion on need to send notification to 19 homes affected.  JB to re-draft letter based on letter sent previously.

JB discussed change order done on Adelboden that was requested in 91-A from Mark Graffam this week.  JB reported this change was done on the fly while he was on sight and pipe was extended that day and change will be reflected ‘as built’ and we have not been billed for it yet. 

Discussion on 91A request from Bruce Jordan for susceptibility rating for 2 wells.   JB stated that this might be contained in info from DES and that he would work on digging this up and discussing with Mr. Jordan.

Discussion on question from Doug Prescott for water test availability at his property which would not be available that specifically.  He should be provided with CCR report.

Discussion on volunteer form with recall from KK that there was a simple 1 page form that was used for the mailbox project.  DM to search for it with assistance from PD.

Discussion on final 2021 budget and warrant.  Need to request approval and feedback from DRA via portal.  KK updated and submitted and will review throughout day for feedback.  PD to update powerpoint and word doc with any changes and distribute. 

Discussion on water bills – DM sending out late fees this week with $30,800 total not paid yet with a $50 late fee now due.

JB made a motion to approve the accounts payable manifest with 1 check for New Hampshire Retirement  for $6,672.62.   KK seconded.    Motion passed 3-0.

JB made a motion to approve and sign the transfer form for $32,000 from the operating fund to the Water Extension Fund CRF.  PD seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

-JB raised request from Bob Boyd/Madison code enforcement on what type of vegetation Commissioners would like at 8 Grandval Way to re-establish 35’ buffer.  He suggested White Birch, White Pine and Silver or Black Fir.   KK and PD agreed.  JB to convey this information to Bob Boyd.

-JB asked if any response from Primex on indemnification requested in drafted agreement from Wright & Pierce.  None yet.  PD asked DM to find re-send original request to Primex this week.

-JB re-addressed 7 Biasca Driveway application with KK and Kelly Robitaille to check distance.  KK to work with KR on this.

-JB asked about discussion last week to ask 13 Little Shore owner to replace service line with district replacing service link and how do we handle these situations.  Discussion that this is not currently in ordinance and would have to be updated in order to mandate a change.

-JB is gathering information on the costs to maintain lodge and any upcoming repairs required to have for anticipated questions at annual meeting on lodge warrant article.

-JB raised ongoing problems with office phones suggesting that we allow Ron Sandstrom who had told him he would volunteer to run some tests with recommendations for hardware and software.   PD suggested that JB include Andrew Hartveldt to join this meeting with JB and Ron in order to coordinate and gain agreement on next steps.  All agreed and JB will contact Ron and Andrew to coordinate a meeting.

-DM reported the water flushing will take place w/o 5/17.  She found an old flyer and will update it and send to KK for posting on the website.

-DM asked about beach restroom cleaning for 2021.  Commissioners agreed that restrooms should be open Memorial Day weekend and asked DM to contact Gina Paolo to inquire if she will be available to clean this summer.

-KK has not heard back from Nick Skegell at Fluet Engineering about hydraulic modeling.  Will reach out again this week.   This is to test 13 and 19 East Bergamo and to add 29 Oak Ridge and 8 Grandval.

-JB made a motion to approve water hookup application for 51 Oak Ridge. KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

-PD reported that she picked up kayak rack signs this week and dropped off at office for DPW to install.  Still working on beach signs for 2021.

-PD reported on discussion she had last week with John Cooley from the Loon Conservation Committee.  He inquired as to status of our dam management policy.  PD reported that she did extensive research and review of what had occurred over last 2 years about this policy and determined that after much discussion and drafting, a policy was presented and discussed in a public hearing in February of 2020 and that this one was revised and approved by the BOC later that month but was not posted to website.  Discussion on the micro management that this policy would require and agreement that this should be revised to simplify.  Agreement to take this up after the annual meeting this year.

CORRESPONDENCE

-Voicemail from 10 Porridge Shore discussed.    Agreement that an on-site meeting would be ideal with a Commissioner, the DPW and property owner to agree on a fair solution.  DM to contact property owner to set-up.  

-Discussion on e-mail sent week prior form Erin LaPlante about water quality at her property.  Discussion on why this had or was occurring.  DM to contact her to find out if still a problem.

-Discussion on email from Mark Graffam about hydrant.  JB reported it will not be moved.

PUBLIC COMMENT

DR asked about the new tank servicing homes and JB clarified situation.

NON-PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion at 11:00 AM to go into Non-Public for RSA 91-A:3, II (l).  PD seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

KK makes a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting under RSA 91-A:3, II (l) and return to Public meeting at 11:22 AM.  JB seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

The minutes from the non-public meeting were sealed.

District website was discussed with KK not sure why calendar on homepage not updating.  PD agreed to look at this and try to update today.

ADJOURNMENT

JB makes a motion to adjourn the Public Meeting at 11:24 AM.  KK seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Doyle, Commissioner

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Friday April 23, 2021

The Board of Commissioners met by phone at 9:00 am on Friday April 23, 2021.

In attendance for the meeting were Commissioners Jay Buckley (JB), Kathy Koziell (KK) and Paula Doyle (PD).  The meeting was recorded (audio).                             

At 9:03 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order with Commissioner PD in attendance.   Commissioner KK joined the meeting at 9:07 am.

JB reported that there was no formal agenda to approve as the primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss Public Budget Hearing held last night.  Other business may also be discussed as necessary.

PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW

Discussion on comments and questions that were raised.  No revisions suggested to the budget or warrant articles.   Discussion on email received this morning with appreciation and request to add item to agenda for next week.   Will finalize budget and warrant articles pending any additional feedback from public in next week.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Discussion continued on request from Doug Prescott in earlier mentioned email to add item to agenda next week to discuss where he can pile brush and leaves.   He has marked an area for Commissioners and Kelly to review to insure distance from abutting lot.

Discussion on water hook-ups at 51 Oak Ridge and 13 East Bergamo as follow-up on discussion in yesterday’s Commissioners Meeting.  Ian Hayes contacted office that he was not comfortable giving confirmation on pressure for these locations.   

KK made a motion to forward these sites to Nick Skegell at Fluet Engineering to run hydro testing within model.  PD seconded.   Discussion around Oak Ridge and good pressure in that zone.  Motion amended to only send 13 East Bergamo.  Amended Motion passed 3-0.

Further discussion on whether the model is updated when new sites are added to the system.  KK to call Nick Skegell to ask and discuss this in more detail and report back at next Commissioners Meeting.  JB asked that she also ask him about addition of new water mains near Habitat House that were installed a few years ago.

Discussion on next steps for 2021 budget and warrant articles.  After any additional feedback and discussion we will enter into DRA portal which will create draft for posting. 

ADJOURNMENT

JB makes a motion to adjourn the Public Meeting at 9:42 AM.  PD seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Doyle

Commissioner

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Virtual Public Budget Hearing

Thursday April 22, 2021

The Board of Commissioners held a virtual (via Microsoft Teams) public hearing on the 2021 budget at 7:00 pm on April 22, 2021.  In attendance were Commissioners Jay Buckley (JB), Kathy Koziell (KK) and Paula Doyle (PD) and Administrator Donna MacKinnon (DM).   Public attendees were Doug Prescott, Kevin Flynn, Jennifer & Greyson Merrill, Terri Hill, Sherri McComish and Dorothy Wondolowski.

The meeting was recorded (video) and will be available for viewing on Madison TV.                             

At 7:09 pm Commissioner JB calls the hearing to order and described how it would work with attendees being digitally muted during Commissioner’s presentation and then opening for questions and comments afterwards.   Public calling in with audio only would be verbally asked for any comments and questions.  Those on video would be able to digitally ‘raise their hand’ if they have comments or questions.

After some technical difficulties with projecting the presentation were resolved, the Commissioners presented a powerpoint presentation which included a review of the Reinach Tank project, details on the 2021 proposed operating and water budgets and a review of the proposed warrant articles. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

Doug Prescott (DP) asked about Property and Liability Insurance and asked if BOC have ever considered a D&O policy and/or an Umbrella policy.  KK discussed the policy we have with Primex that is specifically designed for municipalities.  DP also asked how our vehicles are covered which was answered that these are included in the Primex policy.  DP suggested that we might want to consider an umbrella policy in the future.

DP asked why the Reinach Tank payments for 2021 are in the operations budget vs the water budget.  The Commissioners explained that this was a specific warrant article and lengthy discussion the year that the project was approved by the voters with the rationale having been to have property owners proportionally fund based on their property value via taxes versus equally distributing funding via the water bill.

DP asked if the Tools & Equipment line in the budget might be too low in light of the explanation provided by KK during the presentation and the actual numbers in 2020.  Question was answered that the DPW had recently replaced several old tools and that after consultation with DPW, believe that the number for 2021 is adequate.

Jennifer Merrill (JM) asked about the funding of the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund and why we are not directly funding it partially with the proceeds from the sale of the truck in 2021 that we mentioned in the presentation as being added to the Unassigned Fund Balance.   She and Greyson Merrill (GM) suggested concern based on prior actions and statements from the BOC about funding reserve funds.  BOC explained that the placement of the truck proceeds needed to flow to the Unassigned Fund Balance by law and then we are proposing that we take funds from the Unassigned Fund Balance to fund the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund.  After explaining in more detail, JM and GM agreed that they were clear on this issue.

JM asked about a warrant article passed in 2020 for $5,000 to repave Eidelweiss Drive.  JB explained that this was originally a higher warrant article proposed in 2020 for repaving but which was amended to the lower amount of $5000 and passed to do some work on the road but not a full repaving which would be put off until future.  This work was not done in 2020 but we did encumber the $5K funds and will be able to spend on this project in 2021.

ADJOURNMENT

JB makes a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing at approximately 8:45PM.  KK seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Doyle

Commissioner

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday April 22, 2021

The Board of Commissioners met by phone at 9:00 am on Thursday April 22, 2021.

In attendance for the full meeting were Commissioners Jay Buckley (JB), Kathy Koziell (KK) and Paula Doyle (PD), Administrator Donna MacKinnon (DM) and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (DR). The meeting was recorded (audio).                             

At 9:01 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order.  

JB made a motion to approve the agenda.  KK seconded.   Motion passed 3-0.

JB made a motion to approve the minutes from the Commissioners meetings on 4/12/21 and 4/15/21.  KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

DPW

No report.  Kelly Robitaille on vacation.

ADMINISTRATION

Madison TV will post a recording of our public budget hearing tonight.  They will also be able to have someone record the annual meeting on 5/22.  DM to provide final confirmation on 5/22 with Noreen Downs.

Agreement that May Commissioner meetings will occur on Thursdays at 9AM (May 6/13/20/27). 

Water flushing to occur 5/17-21.  DM to post on bulletin boards.  KK to post on website homepage.

OLD BUSINESS- None

Auditer to be in office on Wednesday this week.

JB makes a motion to approve payroll manifest of 8 checks totaling $7,583.65.  KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.    Includes monthly checks for Commissioners and Treasurer.

Discussion on drafted letter to 10 Porridge Shore discussed last week.  KK suggests 2 changes – 1^st: change ‘immediate action’ to ‘by May 31^st’ and 2^nd: change ‘force’ to ‘require’.  PD and JB agreed.  Make changes and sign today.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS
JB sending email to homeowner about rocks on Bristenstock.

JB made contact with another firm to discuss asset management project.  Planning to convene a water committee project in next 2 weeks.

JB inquired about status of 91A requests.  PD completed one and other should be complete today.

PD inquired about Madison Hazard Mitigation Plan email.  JB explained this is continuation of pre-covid project.  He will continue to participate for VDOE. 

PD explained that call with Chris Boldt which was approved last week was not necessary and instead had a call with Steve Buckley of NHMA about 91A and email requests.  He advised that less use of email would be prudent.   Also that any email going through office is a public record.  Finally advised that given district’s limited resources, we could allocate a specific amount of time each week to answering 91A requests and let people who makes requests know how long we anticipate taking to fill their requests based on this allocation.   Further discussion on 91A among Commissioners and Administrator.

JB inquired about Primex response on On-Call Agreement with Wright & Pierce indemnification issue.  DM to check and follow-up. 

JB asked about water hook-up applications discussed last week at 51 Oak Ridge and 13 East Bergamo and status of having Fluet Engineering to hydro tests.  After discussion on how process has and could work, agreement that DM should send email to Ian Hayes to inquire if he thinks we need to do hydro tests on these properties.

CORRESPONDENCE

JB inquired about notifying Sharon Monroe and Adam Leiser who are responsible for maintaining Little Library about bags of books.  DM has not done yet but will do so today.

Discussion on email from Phil White email RE: 2 Reinach Place and condition of roads.  Agreement to respond with email that roads will be brought to original condition pre-project once the work is done on the tank.

JB reported that he spoke to Ian Hayes who has completed his work on site at pump house.  Ian told him that Eversource will be working with Tom on completing electric.  JB also to contact Jake Dawson this week on work project status.

OTHER BUSINESS

Discussion on public hearing scheduled for 7:00 PM tonight on Microsoft Teams.  PD will take minutes.  KK will be in office and share screen for powerpoint presentation.  Will present as follows:

Jay- Pages 1-2, 14-20, 25-26

Kathy -Pages 3-6, 9-11, 21-24 

Paula -Pages 7-8, 12-13, 27-28 

PUBLIC COMMENT

DR asked about some details for pubic hearing tonight.

NON PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion at 10:40 AM to go into Non-Public for RSA 91-A:3, II (a).  PD seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

JB makes a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) and return to Public meeting at 11:04 AM.  PD seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

PD to contact candidate for interview at district office on Thursday 4/29 at 11:00 AM.

ADJOURNMENT

JB makes a motion to adjourn the Public Meeting at 11:04 AM.  PD seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Doyle

Commissioner

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday April 15, 2021

The Board of Commissioners met by phone at 9:00 am on Thursday April 15, 2021.

In attendance for the full meeting were Commissioners Jay Buckley (JB) and Paula Doyle (PD), Administrator Donna MacKinnon (DM) and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (DR). Kelly Robitaille (KR), Commissioner Kathy Koziell (KK), property owner Kathleen O’Keefe (KO) and Septic planner Mark McConkey (MM) attended part of the meeting. The meeting was recorded (audio).                              

At 9:00 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order.  

JB made a motion to approve the agenda.  PD seconded.   Motion passed 2-0.

JB made a motion to approve the minutes from the Commissioners public meetings on 4/1/21 and 4/8/21 and the sealed minutes from the non-public meeting on 4/8/21.  PD seconded.  Motion passed 2-0.

DPW

KR reported that the DPW was finished with road blowing having used a 3-day rental blower.  KR to be on vacation starting Wednesday of next week so will do grading week after that.  

DPW found 2 trash bags with books inside bus stop and some canned goods too.  DM to notify Sharon Monroe and Adam Leiser who are responsible for maintaining Little Library.

Discussion on request from property owner Andrew Harteveldt for letter to waive road ban for a Home Depot delivery on Friday 4/16. 

PD made a motion to provide letter to A. Harteveldt allowing delivery.  JB seconded.  Motion failed 1-1. 

Discussion reflected disagreement between allowing exception for Andrew given his volunteerism for the district vs. the potential problem with allowing exception for one person and not for others.  KR had planned to lift ban by Friday 4/16 but delaying until next week due to storm expected on 4/15-16.

Discussion on WiFi booster approved last week for garage and who will install.  Concern expressed that a property owner installing on ceiling could be a liability issue.  PD suggested mounting on wall instead of ceiling.  Agreement this would likely be acceptable solution.

Discussion on water level and dam.  PD recommended that given low water level so far this spring, we should maintain boards in dam to keep level from getting lower. 

PD made a motion to have the DPW put a board in the dam today.  JB seconded.  Motion passed 2-0.

Discussion on Little Loop potential warrant article informing KR that BOC was leaning towards pulling this warrant article for this year.  Discussion and agreement that the BOC work with DPW to put together a 5 year road plan prioritizing the roads that need work.

SCHEDULED APPEARANCE
At 9:34 AM, KO and MM joined the meeting.

MM provided information on a waiver he is pursuing with Madison Zoning Board for property at 10 Huttwil.  The house will be a small modular with septic near road meeting NHDES wetlands setback but not Madison/Eidelweiss setbacks.  Zoning mtg scheduled for 5/21.  KO explained her opposition to the plan due to being told and under the impression for many years that the property was “unbuildable” and is especially concerned about trees and view.  JB explained that property is buildable only if property owner can obtain zoning waiver.  

At 9:53AM, KK joined the meeting. 

JB makes motion to not oppose waiver.  KK seconded.  KK and PD agree in discussion that board should not make motions to ‘not’ do something.  JB withdraws motion.

MM states that he also has an upcoming issue with a property on Oak Ridge and will return to a meeting in future to brief BOC. 

At 10:10 AM, MM leaves the meeting.

JB makes a motion to approve driveway permit for 51 Oak Ridge.  KK seconded.  Motion passes 3-0.

At 10:13AM, KO leaves the meeting.

ADMINISTRATION

Discussion on 2 water hookup applications at 13 East Bergamo and 51 Oak Ridge that will be sent to Ian Hayes for review.

JB makes a motion to approve accounts payable manifest of 18 checks totaling $15,626.63.  PD seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

JB makes a motion to approve water project manifest of 1 check for $686.25.  PD seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

DM asks BOC about Town of Madison request to post dump permit information on VDOE website.   All agree to do this.  KK to complete.

Discussion on asset management information and need to sign new version with updated exhibit.  DM to complete.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS
JB to contact homeowner about small boulder removal on property near Reinach Construction zone that was not completed in fall.

KK reviewed clarifications on 2021 budget proposal.  Discussion on powerpoint and word documents for meeting with need to place copies in mailbox.  Additional discussion on warrant article for potential sale of the lodge.

Agreement to schedule a meeting for Friday 4/23 at 9 AM to review feedback from Public Hearing on 4/22.   PD to work with DM to post meeting and add to website today.

PD makes a motion to allow her to call Attorney Chris Boldt for a 15-30 minute phone meeting to discuss and clarify 91-A requests of email communications. KK seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion on Andrew Hartveldt proposal to add SMS texting service for district.  Agreement to pass for now particularly given limitations on cell phone information for property owners.

PD brings up employment issue and open Administrator position and all agree that non-public not necessary at this time to discuss. 
KK makes a motion for PD to repost and screen candidates for the Part Time Administrator position.  JB seconded.  Motion passed 3-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

DR asked for clarification on water hook-up applications and why being approved by Ian Hayes.  KK explained that he reviews initially but that hydrotest would also be done prior to final approval.

DR asked if asset management being funded from unassigned fund balance which it’s not.

DR referenced earlier discussion on 5 year road plan and noted that a 5 year plan has been done before and should be reviewed.

ADJOURNMENT

JB makes a motion to adjourn the Public Meeting at 11:23 AM.  KK seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Doyle

Commissioner