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Selectboard Minutes

Meeting date: 
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Town of Greenfield

7 Sawmill Road, Greenfield, NH 03047

Selectboard’s Minutes

Thursday, March 9, 2023 – 5:30 PM

 

Selectboard: Chairman Mason Parker, Selectman Michael Borden, Selectman Bascom

Staff: Aaron Patt, Town Administrator;

Public: Sheldon Pennoyer, Jim and Robin Mose

Documents for Discussion/Signature

  1. A/P Check Register dated 3/08/2023 in the amount of $380,051.10
  2. A/P “ACH” NH Retirement in the amount of $16,284.25
  3. Vacation Request – Police Department
  4. Oak Park Committee – Oak Park Rental applications (5)
  5. Welfare Voucher
  6. Minutes of 3/02/2023

Other letters/ items for Discussion/Signature:

  1. Red Bridge Aid – DOT Letter
  2. ConVal Budget Mailer

5:30 PM: Public Forum

The Chair opened the meeting at 5:30 pm. The Selectboard reviewed the Consent Agenda items and signed documents.

5:45 PM: Misiaszek Turpin PLLC

The Chair welcomed Jared Guilmett  of Misiaszek Turpin PLLC on Zoom from Laconia, New Hampshire. Sheldon Pennoyer provided opening remarks outlining the meetings that have taken place between the Friends of the Greenfield Meeting House and the architectural firm. The Chair stated that the Selectboard is very interested in next steps with the project and the Board would like to examine a phased approach given the cost increases that have continued due to high inflation. Mr. Guilmett provided a presentation with slides of potential site design features that enhance parking, restrict access to Forest Road and Sawmill Roads, and outline potential bandstand locations for Music on the Common. Mr. Guilmett provided drafts of interior plans highlighting upgraded bathrooms in the basement, elevator access, and an addition to the rear of the building that would provide emergency access that meets current building codes. Mr. Pennoyer touched on difficulties with the stained glass windows. The Chair asked about audio visual capabilities within the building and the group discussed potential changes to the second floor sanctuary to make it more accessible for community events. At the conclusion of the discussion, there was general agreement on a Phase One approach to securing the foundation, connecting to the wastewater plant, upgrading the bathrooms and addressing the sill along the front of the building. Further discussion centered on the potential for removal of the handicapped ramp (to access and repair the sill) and replacement with handicapped access that could double as a performance area. A community grant was discussed and the Selectboard outlined their interest in applying for a grant through Southwest Regaional Planning.

6:45 PM: Jim and Robin Mose, Hancock Residents

The Chair welcomed Jim and Robin Mose from Hancock. Mr. Mose visited with the Board in a previous meeting to discuss the possibility of building on a lot off of Muzzy Hill Road that has access on a Class VI road. Mr. Mose introduced his wife Robin and explained that they have subsequently purchased a small lot in Bennington that abuts the larger lot in Greenfield. The access to the property would be from Dodge Road in Bennington, which Mr. Mose explained is paved to a cul-de-sac that provides access to a driveway to the properties. Mr. Mose explained that the town of Bennington has agreed to the access. Mr. Mose outlined their interest in building on the Greenfield property based on the access from Bennington. The Board and Mr. and Mrs. Mose discussed the requirements of RSA 674:41, which requires comment from the Planning Board, a waiver be filed at the Registry of Deeds, and outlined the process for going forward with a building permit under the process outlined within the law. Mr. Mose suggested that the Planning Board could hold a site-walk to the cul-de-sac and noted that a previous Greenfield Zoning Board authorized access, but the one year access lapsed due to the former property owner not acting on the permission. The Chair suggested that if the two properties were merged that the application might be easier. At the conclusion of the conversation, Mr. Mose thanked the Selectboard for their time.

The Chair requested a motion on the Consent Agenda. Selectman Borden motioned to accept and approve the Consent Agenda. Selectman Bascom seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-0 to approve the Consent Agenda.

There being no further business, the Board voted to adjourn.

Adjournment

At 7:50 pm, The Chair made a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by the Selectman Borden. The motion carried 3-0.