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COVER: This picture is the winning entry in the 250th Committee's art contest for the
elementary school students. The winner was Anthony DiPirro, who is 8 years old and a third
grade student at Pollard School.
The Committee has the following items for sale as fund raisers. They are available at the TownHall and will be sold at Old Home Day and other gatherings:
Rocking Chairs, Captain's Chairs, & lamps with a picture of Town Hall engraved on
them
T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs, and tote bags - also imprinted
T-shirts and sweatshirts with the cover picture on them
Please support our Town's efforts to raise money for the celebration! They make great gifts, too!
Each Annual Report costs $2.08 to print.
1997 DEDICATION
This year's Town Report is dedicated to Robert A. Chooljian, a man who has consistently
volunteered his time, energy, and sense of caring to the residents of Plaistow. During the
past 40 years as a Plaistow resident, Bob has shown the true meaning of volunteerism,
continually giving of himself and his time for the betterment of the community.
In 1950, Bob joined the Plaistow Fish and Game Club where he is a Lifetime Member.
Bob has been a Hunter Safety Instructor for the Club for over 30 years sharing his knowledge
and expertise in the area of hunter safety.
On April 1, 1960, Bob applied to the Plaistow Fire Department to become Volunteer
Firefighter. He has been volunteering with the Department for over 37 years, responding to
fire and rescue calls. From 1972 to 1983, he also served as Deputy Chief for the Department;
a position he served very well.
In October of 1973, Bob joined the Plaistow Lions Club. This year he will be celebrating
his 25th
anniversary as a member. From 1989 to 1995, Bob served as the Lions Club
Secretary, and from 1977 to 1978, he served as the Lions Club President. He also served in
the distinguished position of District Governor in 1987 and in 1988. He was the Multiple
Council Chairmen for District 44 from 1988 to 1989. In May of 1988, he received the
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, which is the highest form of recognition conferred by Lions
International. Then, in May of 1989, he received a second Melvin Jones Award,
exemplifying his commitment to the Lions Cub organization.
Bob has also been involved with the Lions Club Camp Pride. This camp is located in
New Durham, New Hampshire, and provides a summer camp for special needs children and
adults. He served on the board of Directors for many years and is now a Lifetime Associate
Member of the Board of Directors at Camp Pride. Bob also served as the Head of
Maintenance at Camp Pride for many years and was one of the originators of Camp Pride
Bingo, where he served as chairman for several years.
In addition to serving with these organizations, Bob volunteered many hours of his time
and talent as a coach and organizer with Plaistow Youth Athletics and with Boy Scouts,
while he and his wife Rose raised their three sons, Bobby, Mark and Barry. His energy and
enthusiasm for these programs never seemed to end.
Anyone that knows Bob can see the kindness and caring qualities of his personality. Heis a person who has always given willingly to those in need and to the community in general.
So for all your efforts and your sense of caring for the residents of Plaistow, this year's TownReport is dedicated to you.
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Table of Contents
Memoriam 1
1998 Dates 2
DIRECTORY 3
Elected Town Officials 5
Appointed Personnel 6
1997 Town Meeting Minutes 9
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21
Statement of Appropriations 21
Detailed Disbursem*nts 22
Report of the Town Auditors 30
1997 Comparative Statement 3
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History of Tax Rates & Chart 32
Report of the Tax Collector 33
Tax Rate Computation & Taxes Assessed 36
Summary Inventory of Valuation 36
Report of the Treasurer 37
Statement ofBond Debt 38
Report of the Town Clerk 39
Report of Trustees of the Trust Fund 40
Report of the Library Trustees 4
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Capitol Improvement Plan 43
STATISTICS 49
Library 49
Crime 50
Report of Independent Auditors 5
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 59
Board of Selectmen 59
Town Manager 60
Animal Control Officer 62
Cemetery Sexton 63
Code Enforcement Officer 63
Conservation Commission 64
Emergency Management 65
Fire Department 66
Health Department 68
Highway Department 68
Highway Safety Committee 69
Human Services 70
Library 71
Parks & Recreation 72
Plaistow Area Transit Advisory Committee 74
Planning Board & Capital Improvement Program 75
Police Department 76
Tree Warden 78
Water Department 78
Zoning Board ofAdjustment 79
250thAnniversary Committee 80
IN MEMORIAM:
The following residents of Plaistow who passed away in 1997, both served the town in an elected,
appointed or volunteer capacity, therefore we dedicate this page to their memory.
LeRoy S. Dubeb. August 14, 1908
(L July 14, 1997
Selectman 17years (Chairman 15 years)
NHHouse ofRepresentatives 5 terms
Town Budget Committee 20 years
Town Auditor
Representative to Rockingham County Commissioners
Representative to Rockingham County Transportation Planning BoardSite Committeefor new Plaistow District Courthouse
Rockingham County Law Enforcement Committee
Plaistow Industrial Commission
J. Russell Colcord
b. August 5, 1915
d. September 8, 1997
Selectman
Policeman
Firefighter
President, Plaistow Fireman 's Association
President, Rockingham County Fireman 's Association
Fire Warden Special Deputy
Town Budget Committee
Timberlane School Board
1998 DATES OF IMPORTANCE
February
March7, 1998
10
April
September
November
30
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1998 Town Meeting Deliberative Session
1998 Town Meeting Voting
Dog Licenses Due (late fees will be assessed daily)
State Primary
State General Elections
LANDFILL DATES
January 3&17February Closed
March 7&21April 4&18May 2&16&23June 6&20
July 11 & 18
August 1 & 15
September 12&19October 3&17&24November 7&14December 5&19
Note: Days and dates are subject to change due to weather and/or site conditions. Anyquestions, call 382-6771.
The Landfill Site Recycling area is located on Old County Road. Hours are: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
RECYCLE WEEKS
Curbside recycling is collected every other week on your regular trash collection day.
January 5&19February 2&16March 2&16&30April 13&27May 11&25June 8&22
July 6&20August 3& 17&31September 14&28October 12&26November 9&23December 7&21
Note: Whenever a collection dayfor trash falls on a holiday, all collectionsfor that and the rest of
the week will be delayed one day.
White goods will be picked up once a month - call BFI at 1-800-442-9006 to arrange pickup.
TOWN DIRECTORY
EMERGENCY (Police & Fire) 911
Town Hall Offices: Fitzgerald Safety Complex i
General Information 382-8469 Police Department:
Selectmen's Office 382-5200 Emergency 382-1200
Town Manager 382-7106 Business 382-6816
Town Clerk 382-8129 382-6207
(M-F 8:30-4:30 Mon. evening 6:30-9:00) Fire Department:
Tax Collector 382-8611 Emergency 382-8512
(M-W 8:30-4:30) Business 382-5012
Assessor 382-5200 Fire Permits 382-5012
(M&W 8-4, T&T 8-12) Wood Stove/Chimney/
Inspection/ Code Enforcement 382-1 191 Oil Burner Inspections 382-5012
(M-F 8:00-4:30) Emergency Management/
Planning Office 382-7371 Civil Defense 382-5847
(M-F 8:00-4:30) Other Town Numbers:
Health Department 382-1191 Animal Control 382-8144
Parks & Recreation 382-5200 Public Library 382-6011
Rec Field 382-5930 14 Elm Street
Welfare Office 382-8469 (M-TH 9-8:30 F 9-5 Sat. 9-2)
(T-TH 9:00-2:00) Family Mediation 362-9957
District Court 382-4651 Historical Society 382-1675
Timberlane School District Offices
Pollard Elementary , Joean Griffin, Principal, (382-7146)
Timberland Middle, Lou Reste, Principal, (382-7131)
Timberlane High, William Mealey, Principal (382-6541)
Superintendent, Dr. Douglas Mac Donald (382-61 19)
Government Officials and Local Representatives
US Congressional Delegation:
Honorable Judd Gregg
Suit 513 Hart
Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-2902
(202)224-3324
FAX# 202-224-4952
(202) 228-3793 (SC,SH)
Office of Senator Judd Gregg
125 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301-4921
(603)225-7115
FAX# 224-0198
Honorable Robert Smith
323 Dirksen
Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202)224-2814
FAX#224-1353
Office of Senator Robert Smith
46 South Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603)228-0453
FAX# 228-3165
Honorable John E. Sununu
1229 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515
(202)225-5456
FAX# 225-4370
Office of Rep. John E. Sununu
1750 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603)641-9536
FAX# 647-6596
New Hampshire Senators & Representatives:
Sen. Richard L. Russman
18 Bartlett Beach Drive
Kingston, NH 03848
Home (603)642-5904
Sen. Richard L. Russman14 Center Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Office (603)772-3433
Representatives to General Court:
Leroy S. Dube deceased
Norman L. Major
12 Kingston Road, Plaistow, NH 03865
382-5429
Marie Rabideau
54 Forrest Street, Plaistow, NH 03865
382-3815
Mark A. Cegelis, Hampstead
Kevin L. Camm, Hampstead
ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS~|
Board ofSelectmen
George E. Melvin, Chairman 2000
Charles L. Blinn, Jr. 1998
Lawrence W. Gil 1998
Barbara Hobbs 2000
Merilyn P. Senter 1999
Trustees ofPublic Library
Catherine Emmons, Chair 1998
Scott Lane, Assistant Chair 1 999
Bertha Hill 2000
Catherine Willis, Treasurer 2000
Jennifer Kiarsis 1998
Moderator
Barry A. Sargent
Treasurer
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald
Town Clerk
Barbara E. Tavitian
Tax Collector
Rosemarie L. Bayek
Trustee ofthe Trust Funds
Helen A. Hart, Chairman
Kenneth Thurston
George B. Peabody
Board ofFire Engineers
David Sargent , 1stEng.
John W. Judson, III, 2nd Eng
John H. McArdle, 3rd Eng
Richard A. Colcord, 4thEng.
Planning Board
Timothy Moore, Chairman
Robert Gray, Vice Chair.
Ronald Charrette
Paul Lavallee
Thomas Underwood
John LambHal Lewis (Alternate)
George E. Melvin, Sel-Rep.
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Municipal Budget Committee
Michael Emmons, Chairman 1998
Henry Szmyt 1998
Leroy S. Dube (deceased) 1998
Brenda Major 1998
B. Jill Senter 1998
Bernadine A.Fitzgerald 1999
John A. Sherman 1999
George B. Peabody 1999
Delorse Ackerman-Keiser 1999
Helen Hart 2000
Ronald Yeager 2000
Thomas J. Vinci 2000
Marilyn Davis 2000
Charles L. Blinn, Jr., Sel-Rep 1998
Supervisors ofthe Check List
Nancy Jackman 2000
Eleanor Peabody 2001
Katherine Fitzpatrick 2002
Auditors
Leroy S. Dube (deceased) 1 998
Thomas J. Vinci 1998
Brenda E. Major, appointed 1998
APPOINTED PERSONNEL^
Administration
Robert M. Belmore, Town Manager
Ruth E. Jenne, Executive Secretary
Susan Drew, Bookkeeper
Inspection/Enforcement
P. Michael Dorman, Bldg. Insp/ Code
Enforcement Officer
Kate Reusch, (Resigned) Secretary
Janet Dow, Secretary
John Scione, Jr., Elect. Insp.
Jeff Paradis, Plumbing Insp
Highway Safety Committee
Stephen Savage, Police Chief, Chair
Merilyn Senter, Vice Chairman
Kenneth Crowell, Highway Sup.(resigned)
Dan Garlington, Highway Supervisor
Donald Petzold, Fire Chief
Ronald Charette, Planning Board
Jill Senter, Conserv. Comm.Tom Underwood, Planning Board
Kathy Giragosian, Citizen Rep.
Zoning Board ofAppeals
Lawrence Ordway, Chairman 2000
Barbara, Burn, Vice Chair 2000
Emile Langlois 1999
Donald Wood 1999
Joyce Wright, Secretary 1998
Guy L. Sawyer, Alt. 1999
Norman L. Major, Alt. 2000
Office ofTown Clerk
Maryellen Pelletier, Deputy
Cemetery Sexton
Herbert Reed
Office ofTax Collector
Donna Kimball, Deputy
Health & Human Services
Carrie Chooljian, Human Services
Mary Ellen Tufts, Health Officer
Assessing Clerk
Cathy Orff
Animal Control
Donald Sargent, Officer
Judith Sargent, (resigned)
Jason J. Felton, Assistant
Highway DepartmentKenneth Crowell, (resigned) Supervisor
Daniel Garlington, Supervisor
Mario Mejia
Glen Peabody
Barry Ordway
Cable TVAdvisory Committee
Henry Szmyt, Chairman 2000
Peter Cunningham 1999
Robert Brunelle 1999
2000
1998
p. 1998
Conservation Commision Roland Dubois
Timothy Moore, Chairman 1999 Diane Rothwell
Edward Killam 1998 Merilyn P. Senter, Sel.
B. Jill Senter 2000
Lawrence Gil, Select. Rep. 1998 Building Maintenance
Ken Braiterman 1998 David R. Bowles
Charles L. Blinn, Alt. 1998 John Arahovites
Parks and Recreation Police Department
Carlene Sarty, Director Stephen Savage, Chief
Kathleen Jones, Lieutenant
James DeOrio, Sergeant
Recreation Commission Glenn Miller, Detective
Susan Sherman, Chair 2000 Scott Anderson, Detective
Cindy Hendy 1999 Alec Porter, Officer-in-Charge
Martha Sumner 1999 Patrick Caggiano, Officer
Joseph D'Arezzo 2000 Thomas Hawthorne, Officer
Dennis Heffeman 1998 Charles Myers, Officer
Steven Ranlett, Officer
Public Library John Lavoie, Officer
Laurie Houlihan, Director Robert Clements, Officer
Susan Dufault, Assistant Director Michael Beauchesne, Officer
Thomas Bourque, Lieutenant(resigned)
Emergency ManagementWilliam Scully, Director
P. Michael Dorman, Deputy Director Special Officers
David Cianfrini
Water Department Robert Elwell
Donald Sargent George Lorden
Superintendent & Maintenance Walter Pare
Kenneth Higgins, Asst. Joan Marsilia
Scott McCabePlanning Board Administrative Shawn McCabe
Assistant John Tetreault
Ann Sharpe George Murray
Kristian Hanley
Zoning Board Administrative
Assistant Communications
Ruth E. Palmer Lucia Cusimano
Communications Supervisor
Budget Commitee Clerk Cherie Chevalier
Danielle Plante-Healey, resigned Mark Flyzik
Tracy Kippenberger Robert HawesCommunications Part Time
Highway Safety Clerk Jason Rodriguez
Wendy Hutchinson Brenda Lee Boisvert
Sharon Pangaro
Crossing Guard Valquerio Eiro
Ruth Jillson, resigned
Victim Witness Advocate
Vanessa Underwood
Police Department Support Staff
Eileen Shields, Executive Secretary
Nancy Hetherington
Assistant Moderator
Norman L. Major
25(fhAnniversary Committee
Barry Sargent, Chairman
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald, Vice ChrmnDianne Nye, Secretary
Brenda Major, Treasurer
Fire Department Officers
Donald Petzold, Chief
David Sargent, Deputy Chief
John Judson III, Captain
John McArdle, Captain
Richard Colcord, Lieutenant
Don Hutchinson, Lieutenant
Greg Boulduc, Lieutenant
Fire Department Firefighters
Bob Agneta
Tom Blinn
Mike Borges
Gary Carbonneau
Bob Chooljian
Steve Clayman(LOA)Mike Dolfe (LOA)Dave Florin
Jason Gionet
Linda Guide
Bruce Gusler
Rick Johnston
Chris Karampatsos
Mike Kennedy
Robert Lang Jr.
Jon Lovett
Hector Martinez
Paul McKendryBob Newhouse
Gardiner OwenButch Peabody
Dan Poliquin
Russ Sargent
Bill Scully
Warren Seckendorf
Skip Senter
John Sproul
Scott Sullivan
Roy Walling(LOA)
*LOA- Leave of absence from active duty
Revaluation Committee
Tom J. Vinci, Chairman
Michael L. EmmonsB. Jill Senter
Davena Szmyt
Ira Shinberg
George E. Melvin, Sel. Rep.
Lawrence W. Gil, Sel. Rep.
John Blinn
Robert M. Belmore, Town Manager
Cemetery Advisory Committee
Francis J. Berube Jr.
Vanda B. Mc Sheehy
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald
District Court Site Committee
Senator Richard L. RussmanState Rep. Norman L. Major
Town Manager Robert M. Belmore
Selectman Merilyn P. Senter
Selectman George E. Melvin
Building Insp. P. Michael DormanPolice Chief Stephen C. Savage
State Rep., Leroy S. Dube (deceased)
Capital Improvement Plan Comm.Michael L. Emmons, Budget Comm.John A. Sherman, Budget Comm.Timothy E. Moore, Planning Bd.
John Lamb, Planning Board
Robert Gray, Planning Board
Merilyn P. Senter, Selectman
Barbara Hobbs, Selectman
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald, Budget Comm.Anne Sharpe, Adm. Assist., Planning Bd.
Robert M. Belmore, Town Manager
MINUTES1997 TOWN MEETING
DELIBERATIVE SESSION
The Deliberative Session was held on March 15, 1997. The warrant articles were read, debated and sometimes
amended. This is now done at the Deliberative Session before elections, and the outcome is printed on the ballot.
All warrant articles and zoning articles are placed on the ballot. This is known as Senate Bill II.
The moderator opened the meeting at 10:00 o'clock in the morning with the salute to the American Flag. It was
noted that an omission of John Palmer's passing in the town report. We had a moment of silence for Cliff Cook whohad been town moderator for over forty years, and held many other offices in the town.
Many announcements were made. One was concerning the selling of the afghan to raise money for the 250th
anniversary, which will be in 1999. Robert's Rule's of order was used as a guide. Every voter received a registration
card, and votes, were either by voice, standing votes, or secret ballots.
After the first session there will be a public hearing that will be on March 24th at seven to go over what took place at
the Deliberative Session. On April 8th, Election Day, you will be voting on all your warrant articles.
ARTICLE 1 : To elect all necessary town officers for the ensuing year.
ARTICLE 2: Shall the Town raise and appropriate as an operating budget not including appropriations by special
warrant articles, the amount set forth on the budget for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $3,235,597? Should
this article be defeated, the operating budget shall be $3,269,235, which is the same as last year, with certain
adjustments required by previous action of the Town, or by law, or the governing body may hold one special
meeting in accordance with RSA 30:13,x and XVI, to take up the issue of revised operating budget only.
Motion made by Michael Emmons, and seconded by Thomas Vinci to accept this article as read.
Michael Emmons made a presentation of the Budget Committee's recommended Budget. Michael is going to explain
the major items in this budget. Before he did that, he introduce the Budget Committee members . At this time Mr.
Dube thank all the people for there kindness to him during his recent illness. He was glad to be back. Michael
thanked all the members for there long hours putting together a budget we can all be proud of.
The debt service was down 10% this year almost $27,000. The land closure is due - - the bond on land closure is
due to end in "98." The bond on the safety complex is due to end in the year 2000.
The highway budget is down $45,000.00, primarily due to no replacement truck in "97." The library is up almost
$18,000. Over half is due to maintenance on the building which was approved by the CIP committee. The
personnel admin, budget, which is all of your insurance, Workmen's Compensation is up $28,000.00, primarily
because of a small than usual credit on Workmen's Compensation and an increase in the retirement which was
negotiated with the Town employee's union and health insurance is also up. The police department is down$13,000.00, no new cruisers in 1997. The total budget set down in the operating budget is down $41,000.00 from
1996. We have a difference between the Budget Committee budget and Selectmen's budget of around $24,000.
The differences between the Budget Committee budgets, and the Selectmen's budget is carpeting, it was approved
last year, but was removed at that time. The Budget Committee approved it this year. The selectmen did not. Athousand dollars was added by the Budget Committee to the fire department for training purposes. The town clerk
raise and the tax collector raise is not in this operating budget. The selectmen recommended raises. We have
traditionally done raises to those two positions here on the floor of the town meeting and we recommend that
continue to be the case. There are two warrant articles that give you the opportunity to change that way of doing
business.
The major item that the selectmen and the budget committee did not agree on was trash pickup. The Budget
Committee reduced $ 17,000 from the submitted budget from the selectmen. There are some other reduction health
agencies and welfare administration and tax anticipation notes all due to historical basis that they have been lower
that we have been proposing in the past and we made reductions based on that this year.
The default budget is roughly $34,000.00 more than is proposed here in this operating budget.
Lawrence Gil proposed an amendment to the budget in Warrant Article 2, to delete the proposed operating budget
from $3,235,597.00 and replace it with an operating budget of $3,252,597.00 that's $17,000.00 for inclusion of trash
pick up, solid waste pick up for the condominium complexes that we have in Town. This was seconded by George
Melvin. After much discussion on the floor about the fairness to our people and their obligation to the contracts that
they may have, it was put to a vote.
This amendment was defeated by a voice vote.
Lawrence Gil asked for a card vote and this was also defeated with 16 voting yes.
The moderator instructed the clerk to put the original Article 2 on the ballot as read.
The moderator asked for permission to have two non-voters speak. One was Kenneth Crowell, highway supervisor,
and Robert Belmore, town manager.
Kenneth Thurston made a motion to allow this, and it was seconded by Thomas Vinci
A voice vote was taken and the "ayes" have it.
Steve Savage introduced Sgt. Kathleen Jones, our executive officer, and asked if she could sit next to him to learn
about what was going on in the meeting.
At this time Mary Collins spoke thanking people for their support and encouragement during her term of office.
ARTICLE 3. Shall the Town vote to accept New Hampshire Department of Transportation Highway Block Grant
in the amount of $102,875.00 for the maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of Class IV and V roads in
accordance with Chapter 235 of the New Hampshire Revised Statues Annotated and appropriate said sum for
local highway maintenance. (Recommended by Board of Selectmen) (Recommended by Budget Committee)
(Recommended by CIP Committee)
Mary Collins made a motion to accept the article as read, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
There was no discussion on the article and the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 3 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 4. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $55,000.00 for the construction of the newsalt shed that will hold approximately 640 tons of minerals, predominantly salt, at the highway department site off
Old County Road. (Recommended by Board of Selectmen) (Recommended by Budget Committee) (Recommended
by CIP Committee)
Mary Collins made a motion to accept the motion as read, seconded by George Melvin.
There was much discussion on this article with Kenny Crowell, the highway supervisor explaining in detail the
necessity for the salt shed, to how big it would be, what materials would be using to build it, how big, to asking if he
had gotten bids. Kenny went into great detail with all the information about the salt shed.
The Moderator instructed the clerk to put this Article 4 on the ballot as read.
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ARTICLE 5. Shall the Town vote to retain and hold for public use pursuant to RSA 80:80, V, to include
recreational purposes, the 25.5 acre parcel of real estate property on Old County Road (Tax Map 30, Block 1, Lot 1)
acquired by the town by tax collector deed.
George Melvin made a motion, seconded by Thomas Vinci to accept this article as read.
George Melvin made a quick presentation, and Carlene Sarty, our new Recreation Director stated the need for this
property.
No further questions or comments the moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 5 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 6. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000, for the purchase of new
playground equipment to be placed at Smith Field Town Parks and Recreation Site. Fifty percent of the cost of
$7,5000 will be reimbursed through fund raising donations raised by the Friends of the Recreation.
George Melvin made a motion to accept this article as read, seconded by Jill Senter.
Carlene Sarty explained we desperately needed playground equipment. We have on piece of equipment for about
125 children, for a six week program. A lot of businesses have donated their time and equipment free of charge to
help wherever needed. Jack's Towing will remove existing equipment , Plaistow Highway Department is going to
dig where the new equipment is going . Bill Bartlett has donated his services and equipment wherever needed. The
piece that is being looked at is handicapped accessible. It was also stated that the $7,500 is already in place.
With no further comments, the Moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 6 as read.
ARTICLE 7 Should the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3 1,752, which represents the salary,
fringe benefits, uniforms, and equipment for an additional full-time police officer position beginning January 1,
1997 as continued annual funding, three year 75 - - 25% grant position of a Federal Police Hiring Supplemental
Grant of which $23,439.00 is reimbursable under the COPS FAST FEDERAL GRANT. Federal Grant $23,439.00.
Raised by the town, $8,313. Total cost $31,752.00.
Merilyn Senter made a motion to instruct the clerk to include Article 7 as read on the April 8 ballot, seconded by
Brenda Major.
The moderator instructed Merilyn Senter that she had to make a motion to put it on the floor for discussion. It was
put on the floor and seconded by George Peabody.
Chief Savage stated that is was a cornerstone to our community policing endeavor and has been for three years. It
was fitted into our expanded DARE program and it has enable us to expand our detective unit by one full-time
detective. It has been beneficial to the Department, and the community in a variety of ways. Next year it would be
our intention to ask that it will fully funded.
Mr Dube asked a question and made comments, but the Moderator said no further questions, he would instruct the
clerk to put Article 7 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 8. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 14,952 which represents the salary and
fringe benefits of a part-time Victim-Witness Advocate for the Police Department as funded by the Violence
Against Woman Federal Grant, one year 75% - - 25% grant position of which $1 1,244 is reimbursable. Federal
grant is $11,244. Raised by the town, $3,748.00. Total cost #14,992.00
Merilyn Senter made a motion to put the Article 8 on the floor as read, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
Merilyn Senter gave a brief stating this grant was the result of three years of planning. This has been a volunteer
position It will help victims of domestic violence, theft, sexual assault, even something as simple as an auto
accident.
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Chief Savage spoke on this issue , as did many others. The Moderator instructed the town clerk to put Article 8, on
the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 9 . Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 13,906 for the Police Department Unit
software computer, software and mobile radios of which $12,515 is reimbursable under the Federal COPS MOREblock grant 90% - - 10% grant match. Federal grant, !2,515. Raised by the town, $1,391. Total cost, $13,906.
Merilyn Senter made a motion that Article 9 be placed on the floor as read, seconded by Brenda Major.
Merilyn Senter state this was a block grant awarded by the federal government and the local department determines
how it will be spent.
Steve Savage spoke on this. We received notification that we had been awarded $13,906. without applying for it . It
was determined that the radios were an important need, and the software was identified for the detective unit as part
and parcel of our computerization plan.
Mike Emmons pointed out that the monies of $12,515 was at hand.
The moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 9 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 10. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,550 for Phase TV computer plan for the
Police Department.
Merilyn Senter made a motion to place Article 10 on the floor for discussion, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
Merilyn gave a brief explanation. This is the fourth phase of the Department's computer plan. Steve Savage then
gave a brief explanation.
With no further comment the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 10 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 1 1
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Shall the town vote to approve the cost item in the two year collective bargaining agreement
resulting from the factfinder's report between the Board of Selectmen and the Police Teamsters Union, which call
for the following increases in salary and benefits: Year, fiscal year, '97, cost retro to 4/1/96, estimated increase
$45,905, roll up costs, $5,977: for a total of $52,883. Information: fiscal year '98 1/1/98 to 3/31/98 $6,653; roll up
costs $866.00; for a total of $7,519 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of $51,882. for the 1997 fiscal year,
such sum representing the addition costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the
appropriation at current staffing levels paid in the prior fiscal year.
Lawrence Gil made a motion , seconded by George Melvin to place this on the floor as read.
Lawrence Gil made a presentation and after much discussion on Article 1 1, the moderator instructed the clerk to put
it on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 12 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $37,200 to complete energy conservation
measure (ECM) improvements to the public safety complex. Fifty percent of the cost of $18,600 is reimbursable
under the Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services ECM Grant Program. State grant, $18,600. Raised
by the town $ 1 8,600. Total project costs $37,200.
Lawrence Gil made a motion to place on the floor, seconded by George Melvin.
Lawrence Gil explained that this would reduce the energy operating costs; heat, air condition and electricity, and
repairs. Approximately $17,470 is planned for 1988 .We are in phase two of a three or four year project.
There being no other comments the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 12 on the ballot as read.
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ARTICLE 13 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 1 6,000 to begin capital improvement to the
Town Cemetery off of Elm Street. Said costs to include necessary site preparation, drainage and engineering work
to repair the interior roadway network as phase one of a two year project: phase one not to include paving.
George Melvin made a motion to accept this article as read, seconded by Mary Collins.
George Melvin explained it was a two phase project . The money will be used for engineering work, the interior
drainage, with $8,000 planned for "09" to do paving, fencing and a new shed.
There being no other comments Article 13 was placed on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 14 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,000 to install a new gas furnace heating
system in town hall to replace the failing oil furnace. Said sum will cover preparation and installation of two gas
fired systems to cover both heating and air conditioning and to complete all duct work and piping.
Charles Blinn made a motion to place this motion on the floor, seconded by Bernadine Fitzgerald.
Charles Blinn mention that the system was antiquated and inefficient.
Michael Dorman made a presentation. We had boiler specialist, stating that the system was on it's last leg. Somemaintenance was involved at that time and prices were given to install a new gas boilers. We will have two
systems , splitting the building in half, new duct work, new boilers. It will also include air conditioning for the first
floor. The gas company is willing to run the gas to the building for naught, and we will pick it up at the wall and do
the rest. It was recommended that gas replace the electrical system on the second floor. The fire department has
donated an emergency generator which will be installed for emergency ifpower is lost.
The moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 14, on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 15 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2 1 ,450 to cover the costs to upgrade the
present town hall electrical system to meet current town electrical building codes.
Charles Blinn made a motion to place on the floor, seconded by Donald Sargent.
Michael Doorman stated we were only talking about the basem*nt area. It's totally in violation. It doesn't comply
with any codes, never mind the town building code, the National Electric Code, the State Electrical code. The
building is very dangerous. The computer systems need to be protected. Anything that has been done in the last 10
years, has been up to code, we are talking about work that has been done many years ago.
A brief discussion was held, and then the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 15 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 16 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $75,000 to continue with the town-wide
mapping and revaluation project. This is the second year of a planned three year appropriation project to complete
new town tax maps and the town-wide revaluation of real estate property. Said project sums will also cover
purchase of a computer assisted mass appraisal system (CAMA) for the town assessing office. This will be a non-
lapsing account per RSA32:7, VI and will not lapse until the mapping and revaluation project is completed or in
three years, whichever is less.
George Melvin made a motion to place this article on the floor, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
George Melvin, this is the second year of a three year project. We looking to raise $75,000.00 for CAMA tax maps
GIS project.
A discussion was held, and then the moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 16 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 17 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 1 5,000 as the town's matching portion of a
State ofNew Hampshire Transportation Enhancement Funding Project to widen Main Street, NH Route 121A, to
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accommodate four foot wide paved shoulder, bike ways, beginning at the railroad crossing and running north to a
point about 100 feet north of Ingalls Terrace. The total project cost is $75,000 and will be funded and complete by
the State ofNew Hampshire through a 80% —20% matching Federal Grant Program.
Merilyn Senter made a motion to place this article on the floor, seconded by Brenda Major.
Merilyn Senter made a presentation along with Chief Savage, after which there were no comments,
The moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 17, on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 18 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 12,500.00 to cover the cost of consultant
services for the preparation of a study of Route 125 between the railroad overpass Westville Road area to the
Kingston Town line. This study will review and acess existing traffic patterns, roadway networks, and intersections
as they relate to safety concerns and future grown patterns. Improvement designs with estimated costs will be
prepared to assist the town in transportation grant applications and developer impact fee allocations.
Merilyn Senter made a motion to place the article on the floor, seconded by Brenda Major.
Brenda Major made a presentation and some discussion followed after which the moderator instructed the clerk to
put Article 1 8 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 19 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $539 to increase the tax collectors salary by
$500.00 from $18,000 to SI 8,500. The additional $39 is to cover town payments to Social Security and Medicare.
Mary Collins made a motion to put this article on the floor, seconded by Brenda Major.
Mary Collins made a presentation on this article about how the work load has increased and how there has not been
a raise since the last tax collector.
A few comments were made, after which the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 19 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 20 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $862.00 to increase the Town Clerk's salary
by $800.00 from $27,300 to $28,100. The additional $62,00 is to cover town payments to Social Security and
Medicare.
Mary Collins made a motion to put this article on the floor, seconded by Brenda Major.
A little discussion took place, and the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article 20 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 21 Shall the town vote to establish a paid Water Department Superintendent position and vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $3,359 to fund the position for the first year. Said sum will cover the cost of wages and
Social Security Medicare payments for this year. The Water Department superintendent position will be
established as a working supervisor position of approximately five hours per week and the Water Superintendent
position will be established consistent with the requirements under the town manger form of government. NHRSAChapter 37.
Lawrence Gil made a motion, seconded by George Peabody.
Lawrence Gill made a presentation and their were no comments on this article. The moderator instructed the clerk
to place Article 21 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 22 Shall the town vote to adopt the provisions of the State ofNew Hampshire RSA 202-a:4-d
authorizing the library trustees to accept gift of personal property, other than money, which may be offered to the
library for any public purpose, provided however, that no acceptance of personal property by the library trustees
shall be deemed to bind the town or the library trustees to raise, appropriate, or expend any public funds for the
operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of such person property
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Mary Collins made a motion, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
Mary Collins made mention that this was a housekeeping article, and it did not pertain to land.
Without further comment the moderator instructed the clerk to place Article the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 23 . Shall the town vote to delegate to the Board of Selectmen the authority to accept dedicated streets
under the provisions ofRSA 674:40-a until such authority is rescinded by the Town meeting; the Selectmen mayvote to accept any dedicated street only if the street corresponds in its location and lines with a street shown on a
subdivision plat or site plan approved by the Planning Board, or on the official map, or on a street plat made and
adopted by the Planning Board, and only if such street has been determined by the Board of Selectmen or their
designee.
Lawrence Gil made a motion, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
Lawrence Gil explained this article noting we are asking to give the town's people the authority to approve
subdivision road as delineated here in the town warrant. We will be under the strict guidelines of that provision
before we would accept a road it would have to be built to town specs, to the guidelines that are up on here and this
article. The selectmen still forward the issue to you the towns people to decide on whether or not the roads should
be approved or not. The selectmen's designee would be the town engineer, and the Highway Safety Committee.
Article 23 was put on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 24 Shall the town vote to accept and retain for public purposes a gift of an 8 -acre parcel of real estate
off Main Street, Tax Map 46, Block 1, Lot 2, and vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen of Selectmen to manage
this parcel in the best interest of the town.
George Melvin made a motion , seconded by Thomas Vinci.
A lot of discussion on this article and talk about contamination on this property.
Norman Major made an amendment to this article, seconded by Kenneth Thurston
Shall the town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and retain for public purposes the gift of an 8 acre
parcel of real estate property offMain Street(Tax Map 46, Block 1, Lot 2) only if the conclude that no hazardous
waste contamination exists on the site and vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to manage this parcel in the best
interest of the town.
There was much discussion on this amended article and it is all noted in the Rockingham Transcript notes, Big issue
about receiving contaminated property and the costs of cleaning up. Should we accept this gift?
The amended Article 24 will be on your ballot.
ARTICLE 25 Pursuant to authority granted under RSA 72: 39-b, shall we modify the elderly exemptions from
property tax in the town of Plaistow, based on assessed value, for qualified tax payers, to be as follows: For a
person 65 years of age up to 75 years, $66,300, for a person 75 years of age up to 80 years, $99,500: for a person 80
years of age or older, $132,600.
To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least five years, own the real estate
individually or jointly, or if the real estate is owned by such a person's spouse, they must have been married for at
least five years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a net income of not more than $22,000, or if married, a
combined net income of less than $28,000, and own net assets not in excess of $45,000. Under no circ*mstances
shall the amounts of the exception for any age category be less than $5,000.
George Melvin made a motion, seconded by Lawrence Gil
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Lawrence Gil made a briefpresentation, and Michael Emmons stated that is cost the taxpayer about $7.00 on $5.7
million dollars.
Merilyn Senter mentioned that the elderly who are now getting the exemption, must reapply this year as stated in the
new law.
The moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 25 on the ballot as read.
Norman Major stated after consulting with a couple other members of the District Court Committee, I move to
rescind the amendment on Article 24.
Norman Major made a motion to reconsider Article 24, seconded by Steven Savage.
Norman Major wanted to put it back on the original motion. The original article. After consulting with other
members of the District Court Committee and I know there are four of us. that do not want to see this article pass,
but we felt if it went the way it was amended that it would be too confusing, because there would be a couple of
double negatives
We would we would like to do is insure that it's very clear to the voters that the majority of the members of the
District Court Site Selection Committee do not want to see this article pass.
Moderator: Okay. You've heard his reasoning as to why he want to reconsider. I'll now call for a vote as to
whether or not you want to that. This vote is do you want to go back to Article 24 and discuss it all those in favor of
going back to Article 24, please say :"Aye" Those who wish to not go back to Article 24 and reconsider it say "no"
The "ayes" have it. We are now going back to reconsider Article 24.
Norman Major wants to remove the amendment from Article 24, and have it as printed in the Town Report.,
seconded by Ken Thurston.
Moderator : So now we have a motion on the floor and a second to take away the amendment that you made. So,
you want to take away the words"do not accept" and you want to take away the words "do not vote not vote".
Major: That's correct. And so it read as original printed in the Town Report.
Mr. Sherman: So Norm, what you're saying is you're not in favor of Article 24 but you want it to appear on the
ballot in a positive format?.
There was much more discussion on this article before a vote was taken to take out the words "not accepted" and "do
not" out. A vote was taken and there were forty-eight "yes" and ten "no". So, the wording is taken out and Article
24 is now back to its original statement as it reads in your Town report.
Mr Whalen made an amendment to Article 24 as follows: Shall the town vote to accept and retain for public
purposes the gift of an 8-acre parcel of real estate property offMain Street, tax map47, Blockl, Lot 2 and vote to
authorize the board of Selectmen to manage this parcel in the best interest of the town. Such acceptance contingent
of the prior removal of any environmental hazards that my be present on this property. It would ifpeople vote for it,
that we don't have to accept it if it has the hazards. If they vote against it then we still don't have to accept the
property.
Mr. Whalen would like to add such acceptance contingent on the prior removal or any environmental hazards that
may be present on this property. Seconded by Norm Major.
Those that are in favor of adding this amendment to the end of this article: Such acceptance contingent on the prior
approval of any environmental hazards that may be present on this property. A voice vote was taken and no's have
it, this amendment was defeated.
Larry Gil made an amendment adding a sentence He's making an amendment and he wants to add a sentence at the
end of Article 24, the sentence to read: Acceptance will require the expenditure of town funds to determine the
extent of an environment hazards on the site and my require the further expenditure of town funds to remove any
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detected hazardous materials. This was seconded by George Melvin.
There was some discussion on the amendment and then the moderator took a voice vote. The "nos" have it. It's
defeated
Brenda Major heard a suggestion by one of the selectmen that maybe we should call town counsel today and find
out from him the correct wording to bring this up for reconsideration before the end of the evening.
The moderator allowed it to happen , and we moved along.
ARTICLE 26 To the extent consistent with RSA4 1:21 shall the town vote to change the method for providing
raises to the town clerk from an annual Warrant Article to including raises in the operating budget. This change
would become effective for the 1998 fiscal year.
Mary Collins made a motion, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
Mary Collins explained that it puts the raises in the operating budget, instead of having it as a warrant article each
year.
Jill Senter made an amendment , I would like it to read to the extent consistent with RSA41:25, that the town vote
not to change the methods of providing raises to the town clerk from an annual town warrant article to including
raises in the operating budget.
Moderator : So, you want to put the word "not"?
Jill Senter, and remove the last sentence, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
After much discussion the a voice vote was taken and the amendment was defeated.
Article 26 will appear on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 27 To the extent consistent with RAS41:33 shall the town vote to change the method for providing
raises to the Tax Collector from an annual Warrant Article to including raises in the Operating Budget. This change
would become effective for the 1998 Fiscal Year.
Mary Collins made a motion, seconded by Ronald Yeager.
Article 26 was place on the ballot as read.
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Mr. Vinci introduced the Town Manager, Robert Belmore, and spoke of the fine job that he was doing.
Mr. Blinn also spoke of the fine job that Robert Belmore was doing.
Moderator Sargent: I do have an assistant here, Norm Major and I'm going to turn it over to him, as I have a few
articles that I am directly involved in.
ARTICLE 28 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for a fireworks display on Old HomeDay 1997
George Melvin made a motion, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
This Article 28 will be placed on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 29 Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for a parade on Old Home Day in
1997.
Charles Blinn made a motion, seconded by Brenda Major.
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to town standards verified by the town — that the current residents bring the (town) up to standards.
Brian Murphy wanted the notation taken out of the amendment (by petition) It was put there for clarification but
should not have been.
I, Brian Murphy., would like to make an amendment to ArticeB 32, requesting the deletion of the parenthetical
phrase, notation, it if accepted the town will be take being over these roads for the purpose of maintaining them,
seconded by Keith Cornell.
Mr Gil explained that the notation was put in for clarification purposes, and probably should not have been.
If you are in favor of the amendment to delete the second sentence, which is in parentheses, if you are in favor of
deleting that, signify by saying "aye". Those opposed "no." the "ayes" have. it. The second sentence is taken out.
Mr. Muprhy made another amendment to change Article 32 to say shall the town vote to accept Greenfield Drive
and Ridgewood Road as town roads, seconded by Mr. Plein. Those in favor of adding "as a town road" at the end
please signify by saying "aye". Those opposed "no". The "ayes" have it. We now have an amended article that says
shall the town vote to accept Greenfield Drive and Ridgewood Road as a town road - - town roads with an "s".
Mr Emmons back to another amendment here, after the first sentence which has just been amended to add as town
roads, add a second sentence which says such acceptance is subject to verification by the town engineer that the
subject roads are brought up to current town standards.
Barry Sargent We have an amendment here that says after the first sentence now such acceptance is subject to
verification by the town engineer that the subject roads are brought up to current town standards. Amendmentproposed by Michael Emmons, seconded by Jill Senter.
After much discussion the amendment reads, such acceptance is subject to verification by the town engineer that the
subject roads are brought up to current standards. Those in favor adding that sentence please signify' by saying
"aye". Those opposed "no" I can't tell.
A standing vote,yes votes are 29. and no votes 20. There the amendment is included.
Article 32 an amended article. After (Ridgewood ) Road we are now including this new sentence. Much discussion
took place and the moderator was going to move to Article 33, but an amendment was to be added to the end of the
sentence , and property taxes shall be adjusted accordingly by Mr. Plein. seconded by Sharon Kaelin. After muchdiscussion Mr. Plein rescinded the amendment and Sharon Kaelin withdrew her second
Mr. Kaelin made a motion to amend the standards would be met with exception of the grade, seconded by Keith
Cornell.
If you are in favor of adding "with the exception of the grade: please signify by saying "aye". Thos opposed "no".
The "ayes" have it.
Article 32 will read. Shall the town vote to accept Greenfield Drive and Ridgewood roads as town roads, subject to
the verification by the town engineer that the subject roads are brought up to current standards with the acceptation
of the grade. That is the way it will be on the ballot on April 8th for you to vote on.
ARTICLE 33 Shall the town vote to accept Arbor Lane as a town road.
A motion was made my Michael Emmons, seconded by Thomas Vinci
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Kenneth Crowell stated the road has been approved by the town engineer.
The moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 33 on the ballot as read.
ARTICLE 34 Shall the town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of surplus personal property
without further action by the town meeting, by public auction, sealed bid or in any manner that is in the best interest
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of the town.
Charles Blinn made a motion seconded by George Melvin.
Lawrence Gil clarified this as being a house keeping article, this would not be real estate property. Furniture, old
computers, old highway trucks, old police cruisers, et cetera.
The moderator instructed the clerk to put Article 34 on the ballot as read.
A motion was made by Lawrence Gil to reconsider Article 24, seconded by Thomas Vinci.
Article 24 shall read : Shall the town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and retain for public
purposes the gift of an 8 acre parcel of real estate property off ofMain Street, Tax Map 47, block 1, Lot 2 only if the
can conclude that no hazardous waste contamination exists on the site and vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to manage this parcel in the best interest of the town.
Those in favor of this amendment please signify by saying "aye." Those opposed "no".
Then we have a new Article 24, and that's the way it will appear on your ballot.
Zoning articles cannot be amended, so there was some discussion on them for clarification.
Michael Emmons made a motion as an advisory motion that the people at this meeting either do or do not
recommend that the selectmen put recommended or not recommended by the Planning board, just as we always
have. This does not included warrant articles.
Seconded by Henry Szymt.
Thos in favor of this advisory motion please signify by saying "aye. Thos opposed "no".
The "ayes" have it, it passes as an advisory motion.
Nancy Jackman won the afghan in the raffle.
Kenneth Thurston would like to extended a vote of recognition to our retiring selectman, Mr Melvin and MaryCollins. He move to give the a rising vote of thanks for their service.
ARTICLE 48 Shall the town vote to accept, as submitted, the reports of its agents, auditors, and other officers and
committees thereby appointed.
Larry Gil made a motion to accept, and seconded by Henry Szmyt..
Article 48 will be on the ballot as it is written.
Moderator can I have a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Chief Savage made a motion seconded by Robert Gray. Vote taken, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Tavitian, Town Clerk
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATION 1997
ACCOUNT PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION AMOUNT
GENERALGOVERNMENT
4130
4140
4150
4153
4155
4191
4194
4195
4196
PUBLIC SAFETY4210
4215
4220
4240
4290
HIGHWAYS &STREETS
4311
4312
STREET LIGHTS
4316
SANITATION
4323
4200
WATER DISTRIBUTION
4332
Executive
Election, Registration & Vital Statistics
Financial Administration
Legal Expenses
Personnel Administration
Planning & Zoning
General Government Buildings
Cemetery
Insurance
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Police
Ambulance
Fire
Building Inspection
Emergency Management
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
Highways & Streets Administration
Highways & Streets
TOTAL HIGHWAYS & STREETS
Street Lights
TOTAL STREET LIGHTS
Solid Waste Disposal
Landfill Maintenance
TOTAL SANITATION
& TREATMENTWater Distribution & Treatment
TOTAL DISTRIBUTION &TREATMENT
$155,772
60,106
119,803
36,000
252,815
41,869
110,970
7,700
75,000
$860,035
$766,668
26,000
165,107
63,203
3,545
$1,024,523
$144,656
197,470
$342,126
$52,000
$52,000
$323,000
9,150
$332,150
$23,700
$23,700
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HEALTH
4411Health Department
Administration
4414 Animal Control
TOTAL HEALTHHUMAN SERVICES
4419 Human Services
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES
WELFARE4441 Welfare-Administrative
4442 Welfare-Direct Assistance
TOTAL WELFARECULTURE & RECREATION
4520 Parks & Recreation
4550 Library
4583 Patriotic Purposes (Memorial Day)
4589 Tree Care
TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATIONCONSERVATION
4611 Conservation Commission
TOTAL CONSERVATIONDEBT SERVICE
4711 Principle Due
4721 Interest/Long Term Notes
4723 Interests. A. N.
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
TOTAL TOWN APPROPRIATION
WARRANT ARTICLES
6197 Warrant Articles (16)
$22,142
9,600
$31,742
$56,360
$56,360
$9,772
33,800
$43,572
$60,278
164,141
600
4,594
$229,613
$5,771
$5,771
$150,000
34,005
50,000
$234,005
$3,235,597
$ 298,726
TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS
$3,534,323
DETAILED DISBURsem*nTS 1997
EXECUTIVE19974130-10-110
4130-10-130
4130-10-140
4130-10-1904130-10-310
4130-10-341
4130-10-392
APPROPRIATIONMerit/Step Raise
Town Officer Salary (Selectmen)
T. O. E. Overtime
Unused Sick LeaveContracted Consulting Services
Telephone
Labor Relations Consultant
$155,772
4,622
5,000
4,235
6,218
23,212
4,121
5,919
22
4130-10-500 Training/Conference 3054130-10-550 Town Report Expense 4,7074130-10-560 Dues 9,8044130-10-570 Advertising 1,201
4130-10-620 Office Supplies 2,573
4130-10-625 Postage 1,127
4130-10-630 Office Equipment/Maintenance 7,8884130-10-670 R. S. A. Supplies 534130-10-690 Miscellaneous 1,135
4130-10-870 Record Deeds 424130-10-880 Cable Committee Expense 3,431
4130-20-110 Salary Town Manager 51,5604130-20-680 Town Managers Expense 4,414
4130-20-830 Employment Expenses 92741 30-21 -110 B. O. S./T. M. Secretary 27,0034130-30-150 Highway Safety Expense 281
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 997 $ 1 69,781
ELECTIONS, REGISTRATION & VITAL STATISTICS1997 APPROPRIATION $ 60,106
4140-10-110 Salary Deputy & Assistant 20,1084140-10-130 Town Clerk Salary 27,6004140-10-341 Telephone 7944140-10-342 Computer Hardware/Software Expense 1,639
4140-10-500 Convention & Mileage 1,359
4140-10-520 Bond 5904140-10-610 Dog Tags & Forms 1404140-10-620 Office Supplies 9294140-10-625 Postage 2,3354140-10-630 Office Equipment & Maintenance 4684140-20-110 Supervisor Checklist Salary 1,582
4140-30-110 Salary/Administration 8754140-30-130 Election Salary/Moderator 6754140-30-342 Software Support 1,955
4140-30-360 Janitorial Services 1204140-30-440 Voting Facility Rental 6004140-30-550 Ballot Printing & Checklist 3,141
4140-30-610 Repairs & Supplies 4084140-30-625 Postage 8
4140-30-630 Polling Booths 4254140-30-680 Meals 4344140-40-500 Training Moderator Workshop 40
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 66,257
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION1997 APPROPRIATION $ 119,8034150-10-110 Salary Accounting 20,1784150-10-680 Computer Expenses 2,5644150-10-801 MileagerTravel 1954150-20-301 Professional Audit 4,9704150-30-110 Assessor's Salary Contract 33,9854150-30-150 Assessing Office Clerk 12,0654150-30-355 Photos
4150-30-500 Education/Conference 504150-30-550 Tax Maps & Mapping Services 544150-30-560 Dues 204150-30-620 Supplies 3084150-30-665 Mileage 114
23
4150-40-130 Tax Collector Salary 18,1984150-40-150 Deputy Tax Collector Salary 2,281
4150-40-320 Mortgage Research 2,975
4150-40-341 Telephone 3694150-40-500 Dues, Convention & Mileage 1,089
4150-40-550 Computer Supplies 2474150-40-620 Office Supplies 2574150-40-625 Postage 2,4674150-40-630 Equipment & Maintenance 1,738
4150-40-870 Record Registry of Deeds 4464150-50-110 Treasurer's Salary 4,0004150-90-150 Budget Committee Secretary 1,835
4150-90-880 Budget Committee Expenses 489TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 110,890
LEGAL EXPENSES1997 APPROPRIATION $ 36,000
4153-00-320 Legal Expenses 34,651
4153-10-320 Cable Consultant 3,183
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 37,833
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION1997 APPROPRIATION $ 252,8154155-20-210 Work/Health Insurance 115,2154155-30-220 FICA 46,8654155-30-225 Medicare 16,204
4155-40-230 New Hampshire Retirement 35,8724155-40-250 Unemployment Compensation 1,015
4155-40-260 N. H. Municipal Workers Compensation 16,515
4155-40-290 12.5 Caf. Plan Pre-Tax 500TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 232,186
PLANNING & ZONING1997 APPROPRIATION $ 41,8694191-10-110 Planning Salaries 23,9474191-10-140 Overtime 2,696
4191-10-310 Engineering
4191-10-320 Attorney Fees 9,074
4191-10-341 Telephone 5374191-10-500 Education & Training 1804191-10-550 Printing Zoning Maps 2244191-10-570 Legal Notices 9554191-10-620 Supplies 2084191-10-625 Postage 1,283
4191-10-630 Equipment Repairs 1954191-10-680 Computer Supplies
4191-10-801 Mileage 51
4191-10-870 Recording Fees 7604191-20-110 Recording Secretary 1,334
4191-20-500 Education
4191-20-570 Advertising 4144191-20-620 Supplies 504191-20-625 Postage 8044191-20-630 Equipment/Reimbursem*nt 75
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 42,787
24
GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS1997 APPROPRIATION $110,9704191-00-110 Custodian Salary 15,8404194-00-140 Custodian O. T./Part Time 12,897
4190-00-630 Maintenance Supplies/Equipment 3,2054190-00-650 Grounds Maintenance 12,9074190-00-740 Maintenance Equipment Purchase 1494190-00-801 Mileage 104190-10-341 Town Hall Public Telephone 6184190-10-410 Town Hall Electric 7,956
4190-10-411 Town Hall Heat 1,749
4190-10-430 Town Hall Repairs & Renovation 16,117
4190-10-510 Town Hall Alarm 1804190-20-341 Safety Complex Public Telephone 6004190-20-410 Safety Complex Electric 15,438
4190-20-411 Safety Complex Heat 9,1664190-20-430 Safety Complex Repairs 8,934.
4190-30-431 Museum Telephone 1684190-30-410 Museum Electric 3104190-30-411 Museum Heat 1,501
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 107,745
CEMETERY1997 APPROPRIATION $ 7,700
4195-00-740 Equipment Purchase4195-10-610- Cemetery Labor 2,541
4195-10-610 Supplies 1004195-10-630 Repairs
4195-10-635 Gas & Oil
4195-10-650 Contracted Services 4,451
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 7,092
INSURANCE1997 APPROPRIATION $ 75,000
4196-00^80 Town Insurance/NHMA PLIT 62,764
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 62,764
POLICE1997 APPROPRIATION $ 766,6684210-10-110 Administrative Salaries . 1,261,76
4210-10-430 Communication Equipment/Repairs 16,9434210-10-500 Professional Development 1,623
4210-10-560 Dues & Subscriptions 5374210-10-610 Operational Supplies 4,7584210-10-620 Office Supplies 2,640
4210-10-625 Postage 1,582
4210-10-630 Office Equipment & Repairs 7,181
4120-10-680 Chiefs Expenses 1,225
4210-10-690 Miscellaneous 2,521
4210-10-831 Recruiting/Medical 1,5654210-20-110 Officer Salaries 306,6194210-20-140 Officer Overtime 31,89104210-10-150 Officer Part Time 46,3384210-20-291 Officer Uniforms 10,6784210-20-341 Telephone 10,6834210-20-439 Vehicle Maintenance 14,9664210-20-440 Motorcycle Lease 2,5254210-20-635 Fuels 14,6874210-20-760 Vehicle Purchase4210-30-150 Crossing Guard 4,048
25
4210-50-110 Dispatch Salaries
4210-50-140 Dispatch Overtime
4210-50-150 Dispatch Part Time Salaries
4210-50-291 Dispatch Uniforms
4210-60-190 Contracted Police
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
AMBULANCE1997 APPROPRIATION4215-10-350 Ambulance
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
FIRE DEPARTMENT1997 APPROPRIATION4220-10-110 Chiefs Salary
4220-10-291 Personal Equipment4220-10-341 Telephones
4220-10-560 Annual Dues4220-10-620 Supplies
4220-10-680 Chiefs Expenses4220-10-690 Miscellaneous
4220-20-150 Payroll
4220-20-500 Training
4220-20-560 HAZMAT District
4220-20-660 Vehicle Maintenance/Supplies
4220-20-740 Fire Fighting Equipment4220-20-741 Hose4220-20-742 New Equipment4220-30-670 Fire Prevention Inspections
4220-50-430 Radios
4220-50-431 Pager System4220-70-610 Medical Supplies
4220-80-630 Building Improvements
4220-90-150 Forest Fire Payroll
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
BUILDING INSPECTION1997 APPROPRIATION4240-10-110 Inspection Salaries
4240-10-341 Telephone4240-10-440 Pager4240-10-500 Training & Conference
4240-10-560 Dues & Subscriptions
4240-10-620 Supplies
4240-10-625 Postage4240-10-660 Vehicle Maintenance Supplies
4240-40-500 Plumbing Consultants
4240-50-500 Electric Consultants
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT1997 APPROPRIATION4290-10-341 Telephone4290-10-430 Emergency Generator
4290-10-560 Dues4290-10-620 Office Supplies
4290-10-625 Postage4290-10-630 Radio Maintenance4290-10-670 Subscriptions
$ 766,750
$ 26,000
$ 24,167
$ 165,107.
$ 160,767
$ 63,203
$ 62,252
$ 3,545
95,769
3,830
17,394
1,706
38,866
24,167
42,228
5041,149
1,019
3621,756
74877,393
6,042
3,500
10,944
4,258
1,650
3,000
832681
1,916
1,978
492317
52,316
1,564
6442935
584
8
1,882
2,400
2,970
484437
87
40
26
4290-10-750
4290-10-801
HIGHWAYS &19974311-00-110
4311-00-120
4311-00-140
4311-00-291
4311-00-341
4311-00-410
4311-00-430
4311-00-440
4311-00-500
4311-00-560
4311-00-610
4311-00-620
4311-00-635
4311-00-636
HIGHWAYS &19974312-00-390
4312-00-439
4312-00-583
4312-00-610
4312-00-660
4312-00-74
4312-10-580
4312-10-582
4312-10-612
4312-10-630
4312-20-440
4312-20-581
4312-30-730
4312-51-390
4312-52-611
Equipment
Mileage/Travel
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
STREETS ADMINISTRATIONAPPROPRIATIONHighway Salaries
Highway Temporary Labor
Highway Overtime
Clothing Allowance
Telephone
Electric
Radios
Pager
Training/Conferences
Licenses & DuesBuilding Supplies
Office Supplies
Gas & Oil
Diesel Fuel
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
STREETSAPPROPRIATIONWelding
Vehicle Repairs/Maintenance
Hot Top Expense, Adv., Etc.
Signs
Vehicle Maintenance
Hand Tools
Safety Lines
Guard Rail
Crushed Stone
Road Repairs & Maintenance
Equipment Rental
Street SweepingCulverts & Catch Basins
Snow Plowing
Road Salt
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
560
$ 1,608
$ 144,656
$ 125,588
$ 197,470
STREET LIGHTS19974316-30-410
APPROPRIATIONStreet Lights
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL1997 APPROPRIATION4323-10-570 Sanitation/Waste Disposal
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
LANDFILL MAINTENANCE19974324-40-150
4325-10-391
4325-10-6504325-10-750
APPROPRIATIONLandfill Attendants
Monitoring Well Testing
CAP Maintenance
Monitoring Well ReplacementTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
$ 250,005
$ 52,000
$ 53,547
$ 323,000
$ 323,452
$ 9,150
96,909
4613,301
1,661
1,675
1,631
2,256
345100
2202,062
184
8354,364
2906,059
113
2,161
4,893
3891,775
3,477
4571,369
1,999
4,984
8,207
56,613
31,631
53,547
323,451
$ 7,962
109
4,467
1,001
23,85
27
WATER DISTRIBUTION19974331-10-341
4331-10-410
4331-10-411
4332-10-432
4332-10-434
4332-10-630
4332-30-630
4339-10-150
4339-10-310
4339-10-630
4339-20-150
& TREATMENTAPPROPRIATIONTelephone
Electric
Northern Utilities
Pump House Maintenance
Process Pump Maintenance
Process Engineering Water Tower MaintenanceWater Line Maintenance
Payroll Maple AvenueEngineering
Water Holes
Payroll Process El
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
$ 23,700
3844,902
1,992
2,363
1,138
1,088
7,598
7254,810
693
$ 25,692
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION1997 APPROPRIATION $ 22,1424411-00-150 Health Department Salaries 14,748
4411-00-341 Telephone 1834411-00-500 Training 195
411-00-560 Dues 954411-00-620 Office Supplies 4424411-00-625 Postage 1834411-00-801 Mileage 3474411-20-350 Vaccinations 8744411-20-391 Water Testing 2594411-20-500 Serv Safe Training Grant 3,879
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 21,204
ANIMAL CONTROL1997 APPROPRIATION $ 9,600
4414-00-150 Animal Control Salaries 6,825
4414-00-440 Kennel Lease 7004414-00-610 Supplies 8594414-00-801 Mileage 1,050
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 9,434
HUMAN SERVICES1997 APPROPRIATION $ 56,3604419-10-390 Mediation 10,3334419-20-390 Rockingham V. N. A. 3,9824119-21-390 Community Action Program4419-22-390 Sexual Assault Support 5664419-23-390 Crisis Pregnancy Center 2,2004419-24-390 A Safe Place 3004419-40-390 Brickett Mill
4419-91-390 Retired Senior Volunteer Program 8004419-92-390 Greater Salem Caregivers 3,5004419-93-390 Vic Geary Center 5,5004419-94-390 Lamprey Health 1,650
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997 $ 28,831
WELFARE ADMINISTRATION1997 APPROPRIATION $ 9,7724441-1 0-1 1 Welfare Director's Salary 7,241
28
4441-10-619
4441-10-801
Supplies
Mileage/Travel
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
WELFARE DIRECT ASSISTANCE19974442-10-840
4442-10-843
4442-10-845
4442-10-846
4442-10-847
4442-10-848
4442-10-849
APPROPRIATIONShelter/Rent
Food/Markets
New England Telephone
Exeter & Hampton Electric
Heat
Medical
Other Expense (water, gas)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
132
190
$ 7,563
$ 33,800
17,820
359
1,376
4321,619
542
$ 22,147
RECREATION19974520-10-110
4520-10-120
4520-10-291
4520-10-341
4520-10-610
4520-10-640
4520-10-740
4520-20-801
4520-20-855
4520-20-856
4520-20-857
4520-20-858
4520-20-859
4520-20-860
4520-20-861
4520-20-862
4520-20-863
4520-20-864
4520-20-865
4520-20-866
4520-20-868
4520-20-869
LIBRARY19974550-10-920
MEMORIAL DAY19974583-10-854
TREE CARE19974589-00-150
4589-00151
APPROPRIATIONDirector Salary
Summer Rec Salary
Summer Clothing
Telephone
Supplies
Field Maintenance
Equipment
Transportation
Old Home DayConcerts
Community Trips
Senior Citizens Account
Arts & Crafts
Special Events
Baseball LeaguesCheerieading ProgramLittle League Baseball
Youth Basketball
Softball
Youth Football
Timberiane Youth SoccerBabe Ruth Baseball
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
APPROPRIATIONLibrary
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
APPROPRIATIONMemorial DayTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
APPROPRIATIONSalaries
Emergency Tree Care
$ 60,278
$ 59,936
$ 164,141
$ 159,391
$ 600
$ 600
$ 4,594
11,359
22,680
1,457
451
551
1,809
1,064
2,825
4,959
1,500
1,908
350250250
2,425
200
2,391
2,508
500
500
159,391
600
259
29
4589-001524589-00-341
4589-00-390
4589-00-610
4589-00-630
4589-00-740
CONSERVATION19974611-10-120
4611-10-390
4611-20-240
4611-20-391
4611-20-560
4611-20-610
4611-20-801
DEBT SERVICE19974711-00-980
4721-00-981
4723-00-981
Outside Tree Care
Telephone/Mileage
Tree Maintenance
Purchase Planting
Equipment Maintenance
New Equipment
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
COMMISSIONAPPROPRIATIONSecretary Salary
Forest ManagementTraining Conference
Water Samples
DuesSupplies
Mileage/Travel
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
APPROPRIATIONPrincipal DueInterest/Long Term Notes
Interest/T. A. N.
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1997
$ 2,527
$ 5,771
390
11
2,092
240
45
2,635
2564
$ 3,180
$ 234,005
150,000
34,005
30,087
$ 214,092
REPORT OF TOWN AUDITOR
This year with all the changes in the new laws, the date changes, and with the passing of my friend
and auditor, LeRoy Dube, I am behind in my audit. Mrs. Brenda Majors has been appointed to Mr.
Dube's position. The books are now closed and we can finish going over the bills and finish with the
books. In the past, LeRoy would do the daytime work of going over the books and I would do the
bills with him; this year I am doing them without my friend. I have started examining the various
payment and receipt records in the Town of Plaistow for the year ending December 31, 1997. In myopinion, while examination is not complete, the accounts are kept in accordance with accepted
accounting procedure.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas Vinci
Brenda Major
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONSAND EXPENDITURES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Appropriation Account Appropriated Expended +(-) Variance
Executive $155,772 $169,781 ($14,009)
Election, Registration & Vital Statistics 60,106 66,225 (6,119)
Financial Administration 119,803 110,890 8,913
Legal Expenses 36,000 37,883 (833)
Personnel Administration 252,218 232,186 20,629
Planning & Zoning 41,869 42,786 (918)
General Government Buildings 110,970 107,745 3,245
Cemetery 7,700 7,092 608Insurance 860,035 837,303 22,732
Police 766,668 766,750 (82)
Ambulance 26000 24,167 1,833
Fire 165,107 160,767 4,340
Building Inspection 63,203 62,252 951
Emergency Management 3,545 1,608 1,937
Highways & Streets Administration 144656 125,588 19,068
Highways & Streets 197470 124,417 73,052
Street Lights 52,000 53,547 (1,547)
Solid Waste Disposal 323,000 323,452 (452)
Landfill Maintenance 9,150 7,962 1,188
Water Distribution & Treatment 23,700 25,693 (1,993)
Health Department Administration 22,142 21,204 938Animal Control 9,600 9,434 166
Human Services 56,360 28,831 27,529
Welfare-Administrative 9,772 7,563 2,209
Welfare-Direct Assistance 33,800 22,147 11,653
Parks & Recreation 60,278 59,937 341
Library 164,141 159,391 4,750
Patriotic Purposes (Memorial Day) 600 600 600Tree Care 4,594 2,527 2,067
Conservation Commission 5,771 3,180 2,592
Debt Service 234,005 214,093 19,912
Account Totals $3,235,597 $3,042,412 $193,185
1996 Encumbered Funds
Tax Maps of Town WA #1
7
Improv to Town Bldgs WA #1
5
Phase II PD Computer WA#20Rec. Field. Maint.-Fence Project
Forest Mgmnt Project
Total Encumbered to 1997
46,784 46,874
33,850 24,921 8,929
6,566 6,566
1,500 1,500
2,260 2,260
$90,960 $75,465 $15,495
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1 997 Warrant Articles
WW II Monument WA #30
F/T Police Officer WA #7
Incr Tax Collector Salary WA #19
Hwy Block Grant WA #3
Smith Fid Equipment WA # 6
Fireworks Old Home Day WA # 28
Viet/Witness Advocate WA # 8
Incr Town Clerk Salary
Widen Main Street WA #17Imp Town Hall Heating WA #14
PD Computer/Mobile Radio WA #9
PD Computer Phase IV WA #10
Parade OH Day WA #29Imp Town Hall Elect System WA #15
PubSafety Complex ECM Impr WA #12
Elm Street Cemetery
Total 1997 Warrant Articles
2,000 2,000
31,752 32,693 (941)
539 538 1
102,875 47,526 55,349
15,000 14,510 490
5,000 5,000
14,992 5,030 9,962
862 . 860 2
15,000 15,000
12,600 12,600
13,906 13,915 (9)
4,550 3,653 897
5,000 5,000
21,450 13,316 8,134
37,200 36,990 210
16,000 15,974 26
$298,726 $207,605 $91,121
HISTORY OF PLAISTOW TAX RATES & CHART
YEAR TOWN/SCHOOL/COUNTY TOWN PORTION1990 $15.54 $3.83
1991 15.90 4.41
1992 21.00 5.08
1993 19.45 4.64
1994 22.04 5.78
1995 22.54 5.77
1996 24.31 5.75
1997 24.73 5.43
1997 Tax Rate Plaistow Property Tax Rate for 1997
'Coiirityj
H Town $5.43
School $18.00
m County $1.30
\ School
usikoo]
Town $ 5.43
School $18.00
County $ 1-30
Total Tax Rate $24. 73
1996 1997 Tax Rate Comparison
$5.75
$17.18
$_L28_
$24.31
Town $5. 43
School $18.00
County $1.30
5.6% decrease / (.32 down)
4.8% increase / .82 increase
5 8% dsrreasr / (.08 down)
$24. 73 = 1 .7% increase / .42 increase
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REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF PLAISTOW
DR. Levy for Year
of this Report 1997
PRIOR LEVIES1996
UNCOLLECTED TAXES-BEG. OFYEAR:
Property Taxes
Resident Taxes
Land Use Change
Yield Taxes
713,228
Utilities
TAXES COMMITTED-THISYEAR
Property Taxes
Resident Taxes
Land Use Change
Yield Taxes
Utilities
10,569,837
5,810
337
OVERPAYMENT 17,847 404
Property Taxes 13,849 3,327
Resident Taxes
Land Use Change
Yield Taxes
Interest Collected on Delinquent
Tax10,619 35,884
Collected Resident Tax Penalties
TOTAL DEBITS $10,604,450 $749,516
CR. Levy for Year of
this Report
Prior Levies
Remitted to Treas.
During FY1997 1996
33
Property Taxes 9,833,813 714,206
Resident Taxes
Land Use Change 5,810
Yield Taxes
Utilities 337
Interest 10,619 35,884
Penalties
Discounts
Allowed:
Abatements Made:Property Taxes
10,417 9,372
Land Use Change
Yield Taxes
Utilities
Curr. Levy Deeded
UNCOLLECTEDTAXES-END OFYR.
Property Taxes 743,454 -0-
Resident Taxes
Land Use Change
Yield Taxes
Utilities
Total Credits $10,604,450 $749,516 $ $
Dr. Last
Years
Levy
Prior Levies
Please specify years
Unredeemed Liens
Balance at Beg. of
Fiscal Yr.
1996 1995
269,298
1994
99,753
1993
29,356
1992
28,919
1991
27,781
1990
27,102
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Line Executed
During Fiscal Yr.365,833
Interest & Costs
Coll. After Lien
Execution
12,932 16,752 23,575 530 43
Yield Tax 4,956
Water Bill 39,509 9,786 8,690 11,103 7,606
Mortgage Notice 2,106
TOTAL DEBITS 423,229 288,840 196,575 28,919 27,781
CR.REMITTANCETO TREASURER:
Redemptions 106,934 63,957 62,575 973
InL/Costs (after
Lien execution)12,932 17,610 23,575 530 43
Yield Tax 2,273
Water Bill 24,598
Abatement of
Water Bills
3,552
Abatements of
Unredeemed Taxes2,648 64,031 1,604
Liens DEEDED to
Municipalities
1,223
Water Bill
Unredeemed Liens
Yield Tax
Bal. End of Year
11358
256,251
2,683
9,786
141335
8,690
35,575
11,103
28382
7,606
28,91927,781 27,103
TOTALCREDITS
$423,229 $297,942 $132,108 $40,989 $36,568 $27,781
$27,103
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemarie L. Bayek, Tax Collector
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TAX RATE COMPUTATION & TAXES ASSESSED
APPROPRIATIONS $3.534323
Less: Revenues 1,695,999
Less: Shared Revenues 9,266
Add: Overlay 452,824
War Service Credits 47,275
Net Town Appropriation
Approved Town/City Tax Effort
Municipal Tax Rate
SCHOOL PORTIONDue to Regional School $7,876,233
Less: Shared Revenues 159,656
$2,329,157
$2,329,157
$ 5.43
Net School Appropriation
Approved School Tax Effort
School Tax Rate
$7,716,577
$7,716,577
$18.00
COUNTY PORTIONDue to County
Less: Shared Revenues
Net County Appropriation
Approved County Tax Effort
County Tax Rate
$564,685
9,266
$ 555,419
$555,419
$ 130
COMBINED TAX RATE $24.73
Total Property Taxes Assessed
Less: War Service Credits
$10,601,153
47,275
TOTAL PROPERTY TAX COMMITMENT $10.553.878
-Proof of Rate-
Net Assessed Valuation
$428,675,785
Tax Rate
$24.73
Assessment
$10,601,153
SUMMARY INVENTORY OF VALUATION
LANDBUTLDINGSUnLITrES
Total Valuation Before Exemption
LESS: Blind Exemptions
Elderly Exemptions
Total Amount of Exemption
Net Value on Which Tax is Computed
$148,421,866
279,477,900
5,260,169
75,000
4,409,150
$433,159,935
$ 4,484,150
$428,675,785
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Report for January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Balance on hand January 1, 1997 $ 3,156,176.69
RECEIPTS FROMTAX COLLECTOR:1996 Property Taxes
1997 Property Taxes
Property Tax Interest
Mortgage Notice Costs
Redemption Sales
Redemption Interest Costs
Tax Sale Costs
Current Use
Yield Tax
Yield Tax Interest
Water Bills
Water Bill Interest
Return Checks
Return Checks Paid
Return Check Fines
TOTALSTATE OF NH:Police Training
Highway Block Grant
Witness Fees
Shared Revenues
AMOUNT
358,456.11
10,200,077.81
24,995.60
2,889.00
237,564.23
48,829.46
666.00
5,810.00
2,273.00
21.03
25,042.59
21.38
(54,235.98)
54,235.98
75.00
$10,906,721.21
247.00
107,827.98
2,453.58
235,044.33
Emergency Mgmnt Reimbursem*nt 1,978.44
Court Lease 34,332.00
Railroad Tax 871.71
Gas Tax Reimbursem*nt 2,9 1 5 . 1
Grants 18,517.27
Comp Funds ofNH 5,120.79
Meals & Rooms Tax 81,957.59
Welfare Assistance Reimbursem*nt 1 , 1 14.73
Landfill Closure Grant 1 84,84 1 .55
Permit 25.00
NHEMA 161.76
Court Ordered Restitution 4 1 .04
TOTAL $677,449.87
FROM OTHER SOURCES:Police Dept. 34,534.18
Returned Checks (1,439.13)
Returned Checks Paid 1,439.13
Returned Check Fees 28.00
Fire Dept. 410.99
Insurance 15.00
Health Dept. 7,450.75
Returned Checks ( 120 .00)
Returned Checks Paid 1 20.00
Returned Check Fees 25.00
Recreation Dept. 24,2 1 8.00
Returned Checks (180.00)
RECEIPTS FROM AMOUNTTOWN CLERK:W/H State ofNH 3,354.00
U.C.C. Fees 5,099.75
Motor Vehicle Permits 885,441.00
Dog Licenses 7,439.00
Dog License/Pick up Fines 750.00
Marriage Licenses 504.00
Certified Copies 486.00
Municipal Agent Program 23,342.50
Dredge & Fill 40.00
Boat registrations 6,800.32
Recordings 10.00
Filing Fees 20.00
Voter Registrations 15.00
Title Fees 3,747.00
Miscellaneous 108.33
Mail In Registration Fees 3,794.00
Returned Check Fines 900.00
1996 Returned Check Collected 38.50
Pole Licenses 40.00
Recount Fees 20.00
1997 Returned Checks Uncollected (303.50)
TOTAL $ 941,645.90
FROM REIMBURsem*nTS:Cemetery Trustees 3,509.34
Monitoring of Well 45.67
Health Insurance 8,978.55
Overpayment P.D. 13.47
Wages from Landfill 1 ,503 .04
Welfare 4,480.86
Public Telephone 42.72
Overpayment-Sumner Kalman 458.75
Hazardous Waste Spill 4,698.48
Restitution (Fire Dept) 1 ,062.75
Telephone Calls 77.50
Moore Business Services 507.30
NHR 14.91
Timberlane School Crossing Guard 1,942.65
Property Damage Settlement 5,006.61
NHMA 312.00
SE Regional Solid Waste Dist.(dues) 1 37.44
TOTAL $ 32,792.04
OTHER SOURCE (CONT'D):COPSGrants
Cable-Media one
13,906.00
7,444.00
28,241.79
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Returned Checks Paid
Inspection Dept.
Planning Board
Returned Checks
Returned Check Paid
Zoning Board
Assessor's Office
John Wilder (Compost Pile)
Court Witness Fee
Refunds
Police Agreement
Cemetery Lots
Cemetery Closing Fees
Court Order
FROM DISTRICT COURT:Portion of Fines
FROM FLEET BANK:Earned Interest
35.00
82,930.05
9,295.97
(15.00)
15.00
2,710.66
342.00
300.00
25.00
291.89
11,472.23
2,250.00
750.00
643.45
1,106.00
2,112.20
Police Outside Detail 43,884.46
Hawkers & Peddlers Permits 190.00
Miscellaneous 601.65
Permits & Licenses 125.00
Dispatching Services 19,582.50
Identi Kit Rentals 100.00
Police Officer Settlement 16,500.00
Pawn Brokers & Second Hand 450.00
Friends ofRec.WA #6 7,255.08
Killam Land 900.00
Police Agreement 10,000.00
Historical Museum Lease 1.00
Court Order 55,255.96
TOTAL $381,985.61
FROM FAMILY BANK:Tax Anticipation Note 1,000,000.00
Earned Interest 93,374.81
TOTAL 1997 RECEIPTSTOTAL 1997 DISBURsem*nTSTOTAL
$14,407,207.17
$13,392,844.83
$3,810,539.03
BALANCE ON HAND DECEMBER 31, 1997 $ 3,799,745.69
No Cash To Treasurer
Previous years abatements applied to 1997 Taxes
TOTAL$ 10,793.34
$3,810,539.03
Respectfully submitted,
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald, Treasurer
STATEMENT OF BOND DEBT
Fitzgerald Public Safety Complex
Original Amount: $1,150,000.00
Year/Term: 1985/15 Yrs. @ 8.0%
Landfill Closure Construction
Original Amount: $750,000.00
Year/Term: 1988/10 Yrs. @ 7.029%
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST YEARLY TOTALS1998 $150,000 $22,175 $172,175
1999 75,000 12,944 87,944
2000 75,000 6,341 81,341
TOTAL $300,000 $41,460 $341,460
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
DEBITS:Motor Vehicle Permits Issued -9408 $885,441
Filing Fees 20
Dog Licenses Issued-985 7,439
Fines - Dog Pickup 750
Marriages 504
W/H State N.H. (Marriages & Certified Copies) 3,354
Certified Copies 486
Boat Registrations 6,800
Uniform Commercial Codes 5 , 1 00
Titles 3,747
Mail In Registration Fees 3,794
Municipal Agent Program 23,342
Voter Registration Certification 15
Dredge & Fill Permits 40
Recordings 10
Miscellaneous 108
Pole License 40
Recount 20
Returned Check Fines 900
TOTAL $941,910
CREDITS:Remittance To Treasurer:
Motor Vehicle Permits $885,441
Filing Fees 20
Dog Licenses 7,439
Fines For Dog Pickup 750
Marriages StateOf N.H. (Marriages & Certified Copies) 3,354
Marriages 504
Certified Copies 486
Boat Registrations 6,800
Uniform Commercial Codes 5 , 1 00
Titles 3,747
Mail In Registration Fees 3,794
Municipal Agent Fees 23,342
Voter Registration Certificates 15
Dredge & Fill 40
Recordings 10
Recount 20
Pole License 40
Miscellaneous 108
Returned Check Charges 900
$941,910
1 996 Returned Check Collected $38
1 997 Returned Checks 304
REMITTED TO TREASURER $94 1 ,644
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara E. Tavitian, Town Clerk
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POLICE DEPARTMENT REVENUE
Source #Issued Amount Received
Parking Violations
Insurance Request Report Fees
Gun Permits
Identi-Kit Rental Fees
License Fee - Pistol/Revolver Sellers
NH Gas Tax Reimbursem*nts
Hawkers & Peddlers Permits
NH Court Witness Fees
COPS FAST Hiring Grant
Law Enforcement Block Grant
NH Victim-Witness Advocate Grant
NH Motorcycle Training Grant
NH Training Grant ( St. Anselm's)
Timberlane Hampstead School Districts
Police Officer - Wal-Mar
Trammel Crow NE Inc.
TCNE, Inc. Agent for ALICAgent for BCLM Assoc.
Municipal Dispatching Contract
Sub Total
Contracted Police Services
TOTAL
149
964
37
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$110,710
$3,510
6,474
370
100
125
2,467
120
2,479
23,439
13,906
2,197
600
247
1,943
11,472
16,000
6,000
4,500
14,687
36,243
S146,953
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST FUNDS
Due to the time situation this year, the Trustees Report was not available at press time. It will be
available at Town Meeting on March 10, as a handout. Apologies are extended for the delay.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ken Thurston, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES
PLAISTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
INCOME
TOWN OF PLAISTOW 164,141.00
DONATIONS 2,775.00
FINES 3,435.00
COPIER FEES 1,551.60
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 1,430.84
LOST BOOKS 395.59
T-SHIRT SALES 20.00
BOOK SALES 219.25
NON-RESIDENT FEES 220.00
STATE OF N.H.GRANTS 610.00
MARY NELSON TRUST (BUILDING PROGRAM) 1,375.50
TOTAL 176,173.78
EXPENSES
AUTOMATION 806.17
BOOKS 23,163.15
BUILDING INSURANCE 1,542.00
BUILDING PROGRAM 1,375.50
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 8,796.20
CONTINUING EDUCATION 1,263.12
ELECTRICITY 4,173.06
ENCUMBERED (SIDING-BUILDING) 4,750.00
GAS 986.14
HEALTH,LIFE,DISABILITY INSURANCE 7,392.34
JANITOR SERVICE 4,303.52
MISCELLANEOUS 179.52
PERIODICALS 2,509.35
POSTAGE 224.10
PROFESSIONAL DUES 225.00
PUBLIC ACTIVITIES 1,139.52
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REFERENCE 4,903.41
REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 2,870.50
RETIREMENT 1,056.41
SALARIES 84,595.25
SECURITY 165.00
SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE 6,471.54
SUPPLIES 3,024.28
TELEPHONE 795.51
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 1,458.95
UNEMPLOYMENT 329.18
WORKERS COMPENSATION 414.52
TOTAL 168,913.24
LIBRARY ACCOUNT BALANCES
ROGER B. HELL MEMORIAL FUND 10,511.97
FEMES/LOST BOOKS FUND 3,835.37
SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 10,984.86
MEMORIAL FUNDS (IN HONOR OF):
ANNIE L. DOWMARYGILMAN
MURIEL HERRICKSHEILA MCPHERSONPAUL D. PALMERIRVING E.PEASLEEVIRGINIA ROBINSON
DAVID WOODBUILDING FUND
ENCYCLOPEDIA FUND
9,549.49
DONALD R. WILLIS MEMORIAL FUND 891.57
CONTI FAMILY FUND 575.80
CATHERINE EMMONS, CHAIRSCOTT LANE, ASSISTANT CHAIRPERSONJENNIFER KIARSIS, SECRETARYCATHERINE WILLIS, TREASURERBERTHA HILL
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STATISTICS
LIBRARY STATISTICS
Materials purchased (includes Reference)
Adult 1,010
Juvenile 677 1,687
Gift books added to collection 137
Total videos in collection 432
Total cassettes in collection 347
Total CD ROM materials (Reference) 10
Magazine/Newspaper subscriptions 61
Gift subscriptions 2
Books lost/paid for 62
Total materials in collection 30,296
(including periodicals)
Total circulation 53,850
Registered patrons 2,320
Total visits by patrons 32,962
Days open 300
LIBRARY HOURS SUMMER HOURS(July - Labor Day
)
Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 8:30 pm 9:00am - 8:00 pmFriday Friday
9:00 am -5:00 pm 9:00 am- 5:00 pmSaturday Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm 9:00 am - noon
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POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME STATISTICS
OFFENSE/INCIDENT 1221 1996 1997 %Murder/Manslaughter
Burglary
Theft
MV Theft/Recovery
Criminal Mischief
DWIMV Accidents
Alarms
Assaults
Sexual Assaults
Calls for Service
Court Cases
Arrests Adults
Arrests Juveniles
MV Arrests
Traffic Citations
Domestic Calls
70 91 51 -44%353 359 321 -10%96 82 75 -8%292 237 224 -5%26 22 22 0%419 452 423 -6%813 890 846 -5%120 103 132 +29%21 22 20 -9%9,385 12,877 15,231 +19%1,378 1,005 1,010 + 1%380 404 408 + 1%81 108 116 + 8%70 62 63 + 2%1,360 718 719 + 1%139 144 113 -21%
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Vachon, Clukay & Co., pc
Certified Public Accountants
45 Market Streer
Manchester, New Hampshire 0310"
(603) 622-7070
FAX: 622-1452
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager
Town of Plaistow, New Hampshire
We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of
Plaistow, New Hampshire, as of and for the year ended December 31, 1996, as listed in the table of
contents. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of Plaistow,
New Hampshire's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards;
Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States: and the
provisions of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-12S. "Audits of State and Local
Governments." Those standards and OMB Circular A-128 require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the general purpose financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the general purpose financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall general purpose financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As more fully described in Note 1, the general purpose financial statements referred to above
do not include the financial statements of the General Fixed Asset Account Group, which should
be included in order to conform with generally accepted accounting principles. The amount that
should be recorded in the General Fixed Asset Account Group is not known.
As described in Note 1, the Town has recognized tax revenues of $842,291 in its General
Fund which were not received in cash within sixty days of year end as required by generally accepted
accounting principles (GASB Interpretation 3). Town officials believe, and we concur, that the
application of this accounting principle, which would result in a decrease in the undesignated
General Fund balance from S 167,404 to ($674,887), would give a misleading impression of the
Town's ability to meet its current and future obligations.
In our opinion, except for the effect on the general purpose financial statements of the
omission described in the third paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of Plaistow, New Hampshire
as of December 31, 1996 and the results of its operations and the cash flows of its non-expendable
trust funds for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
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In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated June
4, 1997 on our consideration of the Town of Plaistow, New Hampshire's internal control structure
and a report dated June 4, 1997 on its compliance with laws and regulations.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose
financial statements taken as a whole. The combining financial statements and schedules listed in
the table of contents are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part
of the general purpose financial statements of the Town of Plaistow, New Hampshire. Such
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general
purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in
relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole.
OJL.,&k I &., ?C(
June 4, 1997
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Vachon, Clukay & Co., pc
Certified Public Accountants
45 Market Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 031 01
(603) 622-7070
FAX: 622-1452
June 4, 1997
To the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager
Town of Plaistow, New Hampshire
In planning and performing our audit of the general purpose financial statements of the Town of
Plaistow, New Hampshire for the year ended December 31, 1996, we considered the Town's internal
control structure in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the general purpose financial statements and not to provide assurance on the internal
control structure.
However, during our audit we became aware of several matters that are opportunities for
strengthening internal controls and operating efficiency. The memorandum that accompanies this
letter summarizes our comments and recommendations regarding those matters. We previously
reported on the Town's internal control structure in our report dated June 4, 1997. This letter does
not affect that report or our report on the general purpose financial statements dated June 4, 1997.
We have already discussed these comments and recommendations with various Town personnel, and
we will be pleased to discuss them in further detail at your convenience, to perform additional study
of these matters, or to assist you in implementing the recommendations.
Sincerely,
OJU, CLly I i. tdVachon, Clukay & Co., PC
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FEDERAL INSURANCE DEPOSIT COVERAGE OF CASH DEPOSITS
Observation
At December 31, 1996, $2,953,602 or 84% of the Town's cash and investment deposits were not
covered by federal depository insurance or collateralized in any manner. Federal depository
insurance is provided for the first $100,000 of cash deposits for each bank and type of bank account.
Implication
Uninsured or uncollateralized deposits are exposed to an increased level of risk of loss. In the event
of the failure of the banking institution, the Town will have a significant amount of deposits that will
not be insured or collateralized.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Town review its current banking arrangements and consider the various
alternatives for improving the level of safety of the Town's funds. We would be pleased to work with
the Town to implement a cash management program.
Town Response
During 1996, the Town Treasurer started discussions to formalize a collateralization agreement with
its financial institution to protect Town deposits in excess of FDIC insured limits. The Town will
pursue finalizing an agreement with its Banking partner in 1997 as well as continue the use of the
NHPDIP.
TRUST FUND REPORTS
Observation
We noted that the total principal and income balances as reported by the Trustees of Trust Funds
of the Forms MS-9 and MS-10 for the year ended December 31, 1996 were not in agreement with
the bank balances. However, we noted that the principal balances at December 31. 1996 were
properly reported. The bank balances at year ended exceeded the reported amounts on the MS-9
and MS-10 by $8,318.
Implication
The conservation trust and the individual cemetery common trusts are not correctly reported on the
MS-9 and MS-10.
Recommendation
We recommend that the additional income not reported on the MS-9 and MS-10 be adjusted for the
conservation trust and proportionately allocated to each individual cemetery common trust fund.
We also recommend that the Trustees consider updating the listing of the individual common trusts
on a quarterly basis and reconcile the total funds maintained with the various cash and investment
accounts. This will help insure that the reported amounts are accurate.
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Town Response
The Trustees are aware of the problem.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Observation
We noted that the Town does not have a formal drug-free workplace policy for all of its employees.
During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Town received several federal grants which require
a drug free workplace policy in the format required by federal regulations.
Implication
The Town may not be in compliance with the federal grant requirements.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Town adopt a drug-free workplace policy for all employees as required by
federal law. This policy should be included in the personnel policy submitted to all employees.
Town Response
The Town will implement a revised policy this year.
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TOWN OF PLAISTOW, NEW HAMPSHIRECombined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Groups
December 31, 1996
Governmental
Fund Types
General
Special
Revenue
Fiduciary
Fund Types
Trust General Long-
& Agency Term Debt
Account
Group
Totals
(Memorandum Only)
1226. 1995
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents
Investments
Receivables:
Taxes receivable
Notes receivable
Accounts receivable
Unbilled charges for service
Due from other funds
Due from other governments
Amounts to be provided for retirement
of long-term obligations
Total Assets
$2,949,168 $20,566 $214,074 $3,183,808 $2,714,164
188,290 45,603 114,182 348,075 111,228
940,847 940,847 1,153,866
334,299 334,299 374,768
22,126 22,126 79,907
30,034 30,034 29,728
361 361 3,446
39,227 39,227 6,502
$496,871
$496,871
496,871
$5,395,648
650,832
$4,504,352 $66,169 $328256 $5,124,441
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Retainage payable
Deposits
Due to other funds
Due to other governments
Deferred revenue
Compensated absences payable
General long-term debt obligations
Total Liabilities
$297,583 $297,583 $143,849
17,443 $15,050 32,493 35,908
4,807
213,270 213,270 27,180
361 361 3,446
3,648,545 3,648,545 3,360,517
15,988 15,988 18,962
$46,871 46,871 50,832
450,000-
496,871
450,000
4,705,111
600,000
3,979,559 228,681 4,245,501
Fund Balances:
Reserved:
Reserved for endowments
Reserved for encumbrances
Reserved for long term receivables
Unreserved:
Designated for future year's
expenditures
Undesignated
Total Fund Balances
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances
$10,550 59,200 69,750 68,325
3,760 3,760
284,903 284,903 333,298
68,726 14,868 83,594 18,880
167,404 55,619
66,169
$6$, 169
25,507
99,575
$328,25$
248,530
690,537
$5,395,648
458,437
524,793 878,940
$4,504,352 $496,871 $5,124,441
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TOWN OF PfcAISTOW, NEW HAMPSHIREStatement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
Budget and Actual (Budgetary Basis) - General Fund
For the Year Ended December 3 1, 1996
Revenues:
Taxes
Licenses and permits
Intergovernmental revenues
Charges for service
Miscellaneous revenues
Total Revenues
Variance
Favorable
Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
$2,057,750 $1,564,790 ($492,960)
800,233 947,649 147,416
288,126 271,185 (16,941)
163,417 169,484 6,067
157,421 220,739 63,318
3,466,947 3,173,847 (293,100)
Expenditures:
Current:
General government
Public safety
Highways and streets
Health and welfare
Sanitation
Water distribution and treatment
Culture and recreation
Capital outlay
Debt service
Total Expenditures
Excess ofRevenues over (under) Expenditures
Other Financing Uses:
Operating transfers out
836,088 801,670 34,418
1,039,434 1,025,399 14,035
532,095 579,241 (47,146)
131,839 99,949 31,890
324,200 306,700 - 17,500
29,164 25,960 3,204
69,513 63,185 6,328
133,253 126,142 7,111
260,718 231,786 28,932
3,356,304 3,260,032 96,272
110,643 (86,185) (196,828)
(146,443) (146,443)
Excess ofRevenues under
Expenditures and Other Uses (35,800) (232^28) (196,828)
Fund Balance • January 1
Fund Balance - December 3 1 - Budgetary Basis
753,661 753,661
$717.861 521,033 ($196.828)
Reconciliation to GAAP Basis:
Elimination of encumbrances outstanding
at end of year
Fund Balance - December 3 1 - GAAP Basis
3,760
$524.793
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TOWN OF PLAIST^W, NEW HAMPSHIRECombined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds
For the Year Ended December 31, 1996
Governmental
Fund Types
General
Special
Revenue
Fiduciary
Fund Types
Expendable
Imsl
Totals
(Memorandum Only)
1996 mi
Revenues:
Taxes
Licenses and permits
Intergovernmental revenues
Charges for service
Miscellaneous revenues
Total Revenues
$1,564,790 $1,564,790 $2,269,211
947,649 947,649 830,801
271,185 $33,936 305,121 255,970
169,484 169,484 68,994
220,739 19,489 $514 240,742 215,466
3,173,847 53,425 514 3,227,786 3,640,442
Expenditures:
Current
General government
Public safety
Highways and streets
Health and welfare
Sanitation
Water distribution and treatment
Culture and recreation
Capital outlay
Debt service
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenues over
(under) Expenditures
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Operating transfers in
Operating transfers out
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)
801,670 801,670 733,847
1,025399 8,573 1,033,972 1,016,016
579,241 579,241 413,117
99,949 99,949 100,823
306,700 306,700 384,695
25,960 25,960 32,109
59,425 149,616 209,041 202,351
126,142 5,472 131,614 128,945
231,786 231,786 321,410
3,256,272 163,661 3,419,933 3333313
(82,425) (110.236) 514 (192,147) 307,129
146,443 146,443 134,308
(146,443) (146,443) (134308)
(146,443) 146,443
Excess of Revenues and Other
Sources over (under) Expenditures
and Other Uses (228,868) 36307 514 (192,147) 307,129
Fund Balances - January 1
Fund Balances - December 3
1
753,661 29,962 14354 797,977 490,848
$524.793 $66.169 $14.868 $605.830 $797.977
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Departmental Reports
Board of Selectmen
The year 1997 has been an eventful one with the election of Barbara Hobbs as our newest
member; a welcome addition I might add. Selectman George Melvin was re-elected to
serve another three years. There was a delay in the swearing in of officers due to a
recount, and of course, a late election caused by the adoption of Senate Bill #2.
Once the oath of office was administered and a full board finally reconvened, the Board
quickly got down to business. George Melvin was elected Chairman. Many decisions
needed to be made to better serve the people of Plaistow and maintain the highest level of
services at the most affordable cost. The voters turned down the 2nd phase of the
revaluation process. The Board of Selectmen will propose the revaluation of the town
once again this year. I cannot stress how important this needs to be done. The
replacement of the heating system at Town Hall is an important safety and cost-effective
measure for the preservation of a historical building, and the home of Plaistow's TownHall for many years to come.
It is important that the Board of Selectmen stress to the residents of Plaistow that we are
always mindful of the voter's rights and we have rendered decisions that represent fiscal
responsibility. We will continue to do so.
The Board of Selectmen is pleased and proud to report that the cost to the taxpayers of
Plaistow for the municipal government has gone down. The Selectmen hope to continue
with sound fiscal controls and plans are under way for management studies so as to
continue excellent services at affordable prices.
We remember Leroy Dube as a Selectman for many years and a State Representative
with a list ofmany credits to lengthy to list. Leroy will be missed. He was a credit to his
family, his church and this Town he dearly loved.
The future of Plaistow looks brighter as we continue to work together. Officials from
Plaistow, New Hampshire and Haverhill, Massachusetts held a joint meeting and formed
committees that are working for the betterment of both communities and the region byaddressing the traffic problems on Route 125. This type of coexistence can only benefit
us all and is a positive trend.
In closing, the Board of Selectmen would like to thank all the residents, employees and
volunteers who help make our town great. It is our pleasure to serve you.
Respectfully submitted for the Board, Barbara HobbsGeorge E. Melvin, Chairman Lawrence W. Gil
Charles L. Blinn, Jr., Vice Chairman. Merilyn Senter
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Town Manager
I want to thank all our town officials, both appointed and elected, for their support and
assistance over the course of 1997, and to the many volunteers in service to the
community. Only with your efforts can we improve our delivery of service to our
residents and community members. In turn, we need community support and
involvement. Our goal is perhaps best stated by our mission statement:
Plaistow - Community & Government, working together, making a difference .
The Town's Department Heads have conceptually approved this mission statement. For
the past three years, I have held monthly staff meetings with the various department
heads of the Town. This provides a forum for direct communication between staff to
share mutual ideas, concerns, and happenings. It allows for better inter-department
understanding and is intended to foster a team-working atmosphere. Internally, we can't
do it alone, nor can we go it alone externally.
Last year and again this year, I engaged a consultant from Compensation Funds ofNewHampshire to facilitate joint meetings between the Board of Selectmen and Department
Heads in an effort to create a mutual sense of purpose and better understanding between
our elected and appointed officials.
The Board of Selectmen and I also held joint meetings with the Plaistow Board of Fire
Engineers in June, with the town's various land use boards this past May and with the
Budget Committee this past year. With on-going communication, support, and
involvement I believe we can reach one common goal, that we are all working together
for the best interest of the Town of Plaistow. I ask you to work with me toward
community consensus, working together to make a difference.
I believe a mission statement is the first step toward organizational unity that is driven by
a shared sense of purpose, a shared statement of values and a shared set of guiding
principles. This translates to better service to the community and its members by re-
engineering our thinking to meet your direct needs. It will work best with your feedback
and comments. Please share your thoughts, your ideas and consider becoming involved.
1997 welcomes team additions including a new Parks and Recreation Director, Carlene
Sarty; a new Bookkeeper, Susan Drew; and a new Highway Supervisor, Dan Garlington.
We were also fortunate to welcome back to the Highway Department, Glen Peabody whotook a short hiatus, and Barry Ordway joined the Highway Department team. Please take
the time to read the various other town department reports that will highlight other staff
changes and program accomplishments.
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A Yankee sampler of project work & accomplishments over the past year includes:
Continued negotiations for a new Cable TV Franchise Agreement.
An examination of and improvements to the Water Department operations.
Formation and adoption of a town Joint Loss Management Committee and Program.
Town Cemetery improvements and new cemetery regulations.
Adoption of a Town Purchasing Policy.
A revised Town Personnel Plan (awaiting final Board approval).
Acceptance of student internships from the UNH Graduate School of Public
Administration who helped with the aforementioned policy revisions.
Continued work to site a new Plaistow District Court.
The de-certification of the AFSCME collective bargaining unit (effective 4/1/98).
Successful conclusion of negotiations with the Teamsters (police union/collective
bargaining unit which is contingent on the March 1998 town vote).
Receipt of a State of NH Landfill Reimbursem*nt Grant check in the amount of
$ 184,841.55 with another check to be received in January of 1998 in the amount of
$ 15,448.36 for a combined grant award of $ 200,289.91.
Feel free to stop by to hear more about what is going on at your town hall.
You are always welcome - open house is whenever we are open.
Stay positive and enjoy each day, respecting one another and each other.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M. Belmore
Town Manager
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Animal Control Officer
We would like to thank the Town Officers and residents who worked with us this past
year. This year, due to sickness, my wife and assistant for the last 20 years will have to
give up the Animal Control Officer position. This team helped a lot of residents of
Plaistow and surrounding towns with animal problems.
I have hired a person who will work with any resident of the town on an animal problem
the best way he can within the law of the State. I have informed him that the job will be
done the way the State calls for in the R.S.A. on animals.
Jason Felton is the new Assistant for the Animal Control Office in Plaistow. I ask that
the residents work with him as he is new on the job, but will do the job right. His
telephone number is 382-421 1 and he will be there during the daytime hours.
This year 90% of the dogs in town are licensed which is the highest it has ever been.
This office doesn't like to see fines put on the residents but with the RABIES out there
we all feel that we can not let up on this problem. Next year, please get to the town hall
on time to have your dog licensed and there will be no fine.
Coyotes have become a problem all over the state and do carry the RABIES that we are
working hard to stop. If you spot a coyote in your yard give us a call and we will trap it
out before it gives someone trouble.
LIST OF CALLS:General Information
Information about lost dogs
Lost cats
Dogs killed by cars
Cats killed by cars
Dogs put to sleep
Dogs returned to owners
Reported dog bites
Dogs to new homesDogs picked up
Unrestrained dogs
Bat problems
Animals in chimneys
Beavers killed on roads
Licensed dogs for 1997
Coyotes hit by cars
926 Opossums trapped alive 38
108 Opossums hit by cars 8
96 Deer hit by cars 5
36 Deer killed by dogs
71 Foxes killed by cars 5
16 Skunks trapped alive 48
87 Skunks killed on road 10
8 Cats put to sleep 41
24 Raccoons killed by cars 32
134 Raccoons trapped alive put
101 to sleep 12
6 Woodchucks trapped alive 42
21 Raccoons found dead in yardis
8 3
782
2
Chickens running loose 4
Respectfully submitted,
Donald and Judy Sargent, Animal Control Officers
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Cemetery Sexton
The big news of 1997! We finally addressed the drainage problems at the Plaistow
Cemetery. This problem has been with us for several years and it looks as though we can
put this behind us now and move on.
I wish to thank all of those people involved who took the time with the financing and
planning and actual labor needed to complete this project at a very low price. The work
was labor intensive and required many hours of digging and installing piping and drains.
Next year should see a big improvement.
In early 1997, we had ice and windstorms that bent and broke trees and limbs, which
required extensive clean-up operations. We also removed a large tree stump with a
diameter of approximately four feet.
The Town Manager and Board of Selectmen have revised our cemetery rules and
regulations, a copy of which may be obtained at the SelectmenDs Office, Town Hall.
There was a modest increase in the price of lots, something that has not been done since
1981.
Looking ahead to 1998, main projects include improvements to roadways and eventually
new fencing along property lines.
As always, I wish to thank everyone for their suggestions and concerns, particularly, the
Cemetery Advisory Committee which was newly formed in 1997. Their help has been
extremely beneficial.
Please feel free to contact me through the SelectmenDs Office with any concerns or
recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert Reed, Cemetery Sexton
Code Enforcement Officer
This year, 1997, marked my Tenth Anniversary as your Building Inspector. I am pleased
to report that, in my opinion, this office has done well to hold the line on the budget while
improving services to the taxpayers.
Residential construction is still strong with five subdivisions, ranging from five to fifty
lots, which all should be completed in 1998. There are no other residential projects in
front of the Town at this time.
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$39,362,50
$ 9,971.00
$11,548.00
$ 450.00
$
$
$
5,074.00
1,200.00
355.00
$ 125.00
$ 89.50
$ 270.00
$ 84.00
$ 50.00
$ 75.00
$68,654.00
Commercial and Industrial Development has been, and I expect will remain consistent.
In 1997, sites were approved by the Planning Board, which will add in excess of 250,000
square feet of taxable Real Estate to the tax base in 1998 or 1999. This office will
continue to pursue vigorously this type of development.
To date, the following is the breakdown of the permits issued and the revenue generated
for 1997. I believe it is important to note that although not expected this office will end
up in the black for fiscal '97.
Building
Electrical
Plumbing & Mechanical
Well
Septic
Sign
Occupancy
Reinspection
Photocopy
Amusem*nt License
Storage Trailer
Foundation
Junk yards
TOTAL
Respectfully submitted,
P. MichaelDormanChief Code Enforcement Officer
Conservation Commission
In 1997, the Conservation Commission continued our annual water-sampling program at
17 sites. During the year we also participated in the Merrimack River Watershed
Council's (MRWC) volunteer monitoring program for the Little River watershed. Each
participating member took a section of the Little River in Plaistow and completed a
shoreline survey and took water samples at various points along their section of the river.
The testing included BOD, turbidity, total coliform and E-coliform measures. To be
compatible with this testing program the tests performed in 1997 at the 17 sites were also
modified. VOC testing will not be done in 1997; no traces ofVOCs were ever detected
in the 3 years ofVOC testing.
Throughout the year, the Conservation Commission made several site inspections on
behalf of the Planning Board and the Code Enforcement Officer. We also participated in
some drainage discussions on Jesse George Rd.
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The forester hired in 1996 continued his work in 1997 in the general area known as Frog
Pond Woods; an area of about 200 acres that has been set aside for conservation
purposes. Our goal is to have a high level plan in place in 1998 that would provide
details about where selective cutting should take place and then to do the selective
cutting. The revenues from the selective cutting would then finance the remaining work
on a detailed plan that would spell out specific uses for the forest areas and the location
of trails.
The Conservation Commission meets at the Town Hall on the 1 st Thursday of each
month at 7:00 PM. All meetings are open to the public, please stop by. Ifyou would be
interested in helping we are still looking for members and alternates.
Respectfully Submitted,
Timothy Moore, Chairman
Plaistow Conservation Commission
Emergency Management
First, I would like to thank the two organizations that stepped forward and offered their services: the
Plaistow Fish and Game Club and the Knights of Columbus of Plaistow #6617. The Plaistow Fish and
Game Club has offered their facility for emergency needs. Their members have also agreed to work
with Emergency Management. The Knights of Columbus members have volunteered their skills to
assist in times of emergency. I look forward to continuing to work with them as well as providing
training to them.
Secondly, we still have need of volunteers to assist the Emergency Management. We are seeking
persons willing to volunteer their services for natural and man-made emergencies. Training will be
provided for any volunteers wanting to advance their knowledge to handle such emergencies. Also
needed for volunteer services are local persons who are amateur radio operators.
Finally, there are two things to remember during times of emergency. 1) Please provide neighborly
assistance to any elders or handicapped persons in your immediate vicinity. 2) Please refrain from
making unnecessary telephone calls to the police and fire emergency dispatchers. For instance,
repeated calls requesting information about restoration of power simply tie up the telephone lines for
true emergencies. Ifyou do find it necessary to call and the dispatcher provides you with an estimate of
service restoration, please do not call back before the time has lapsed to ask for a new update.
Use 911 only for a true emergency, i.e., someone having a heart attack, a home is on fire.
Respectfully submitted,
William T. Scully
Director
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Fire Department
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers and firefighters of the Plaistow
Fire Department. The residents of Plaistow, as well as those who happen to pass through
our town, are extremely fortunate that such a dedicated and loyal group of individuals
have committed themselves to answering their neighbors' call for help. The number of
hours each member willfully volunteers can only be appreciated by their family, for every
moment given to the Department is a moment not spent with their loved ones. The hours
spent in actual response to alarms represents only a small portion of the time given by
each member. Training, meetings and general equipment maintenance take up so muchmore time, that it seems many have a second home at the firehouse. The evolving
complexities of the fire service require perpetual training to ensure we are able to respond
to the constantly changing hazards that present themselves on a routine basis. Without
their dedication and enthusiasm, we could not continue to provide the community with
the exceptional level of service that has become a tradition in the Town of Plaistow. In
1997, we responded to 632 alarms, which exceeded our past highest total alarm volume
of 625, set last year. Through their dedication, we continue to remain a "CALL"department, even as the residential and business populations expand and place an
increased demand for our services. I am sincerely honored and proud to be a part of this
very special and talented group. We appreciate your continued support and commit to
providing the Town with the finest possible service.
During this past year, we replaced the breathing air compressor, used to replenish our
SCBA units. This was done in cooperation with 4 other towns that share that piece of
equipment. In the fall, we took responsibility for one of our Hazardous Materials
DistrictOs emergency response trailers. This is a storage trailer that contains supplies and
materials to be used in response to a Hazardous Materials spill anywhere in the 14 towns
that make up the District. So far, we have responded to 2 situations, out of town,
requiring the trailer.
One of the DepartmentDs passive "fire defenses" is our Fire Education and Prevention
program. Every year, our members volunteer to visit the various pre-schools and
kindergartens in the town and teach the basics of fire safety and prevention. This year,
we expanded the program to include all of the students in the Pollard Elementary School.
This aspect of our program included basic Emergency Medical Service information and
what they could expect if we were called to assist their family during a medical
emergency. In total, the program was presented to approximately 800 children over the
course of Fire Prevention Week. Completing Fire Prevention week was an open house at
the Fire Station. Approximately 200 residents visited their fire station and were given an
informative tour, had their blood pressure screened, inspected the apparatus and
familiarized themselves with their Fire Department.
There are a couple of "standard" issues that have earned an annual mention in this report.
The first pertains to the use of smoke detectors. Quoting state and local ordinances is
probably the most ineffective method of promoting one of the least expensive life saving
devices available to the general public.
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Study after study indicates SMOKE DETECTORS, WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLEDAND MAINTAINED . SAVE LIVES....EVERYDAY! We continue to find smoke
detectors that have been installed which have either been disconnected, removed or
contain dead batteries. The risk of serious injury and substantial property loss is
increased dramatically whenever one of these detectors is not maintained properly.
Please, for your own well being and that of your family, install and maintain smoke
detectors in your home. In addition to smoke detectors, the use of carbon monoxide
detectors is increasing. When installing a CO detector, remember it should be located in
close proximity to your sleeping area. If you have a CO detector installed, maintain it
per the manufacturerOs instructions. Take a few moments to read the literature that was
supplied with the unit so you know what to do if it alarms. Remember, although carbon
monoxide is ODORLESS, COLORLESS and TASTELESS, it is DEADLY. Make sure
your heating system (oil, wood or gas), gas hot water heater and/or gas dryer are
operating properly and maintained by qualified technicians. In these instances, "an ounce
ofprevention " can avert a tragedy.
Another issue deals with clearly identifying your residence. There have been several
occasions where precious moments were wasted during the response effort when wecould not find the location of the call. The importance ofVISIBLE numbers that contrast
with their background (i.e. white reflective numerals on a black background) cannot be
stressed enough. The next time you drive down an unfamiliar street, see how manyhouse numbers you can easily locate and identify, only then will you realize the
importance of ensuring your house is clearly identified. Help us BEFORE you need our
help, install visible, contrasting house numbers where they can be seen, preferably beside
the front door. If in doubt or have any question, call the Fire Department non-emergency
number (382-5012). If you have already done this THANK YOU, then survey your
neighbor's numbers and suggest they do the same, as we will use their house to target
your location. Finally, a reminder that a permit is required whenever burning materials
outside (brush, cooking fire, etc.). Contact Plaistow Dispatch (382-5012) for information
on obtaining a permit BEFORE you light any outside fire.
ALARM SUMMARY - 1997
Automobile Fires 14 Odor Investigations 10
Boiler/Heating Appliance 8 Other (various non-specific categories) 33
Carbon Monoxide Alarms 15 Rescue Calls 228
Fire Alarm Activation 72 Rescue Squad Only 108
Hazardous Materials Spills 4 Smoke Investigations 10
Motor Vehicle Accidents 104 Structure Fires 7
Mutual Aid 14 Wood/Grass/Brush 5
Total 632
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Petzold, Chief, Plaistow Fire Department
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Health Deparment
This past June we presented the ServSafe Food Safety of the National Restaurant
Association to participants. This course was made possible through a Public Health
Grant from the State Of New Hampshire. It was offered to State Health Officers as a
Municipal Block Grant Funding. Funding was in the amount of $3,879.00. This amount
paid all expenses associated with this class.
The intent of this class was to educate restaurant personnel in proper food handling
techniques. Of the 25 students tested, 22 received passing scores. This is equivalent to a
91.7% passing rate. This was higher than the national average of 85%. The course was
quite a bit ofwork, but it was a fulfilling venture.
I was awarded an all-expense paid three-day trip to Washington, DC, to attend a
conference where members of the EPA taught us about IAQ (indoor air quality). Welearned about IAQ in schools which can be monitored through the program Tods for
Schools, which was developed by the EPA. Other key topics covered were radon,
Environmental Justice, and ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke). The Town has been
awarded a $1,000.00 grant from the International County and Municipal Association of
which the Town is a participant. We plan to direct the usage of this grant towards work
in the areas ofradon and ETS.
Last year Plaistow experienced its first major recall of products from a manufacturing
firm. The products were contaminated with bacteria that cause foodborne illness. I
assisted the FDA in enforcing this recall.
The Health Department is available to help Plaistow residents with complaints or
questions regarding public health matters.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Tufts
Health Officer
Highway Department
Another year has come and gone and this department has seen some changes in
personnel. Kenneth Crowell resigned as Highway Supervisor in early July and Glen
Peabody had resigned in April but has since rejoined the department. The current
department consists of Highway Supervisor Dan Garlington, Glen Peabody, Mario Mejia
and our latest addition, Barry Ordway. The somewhat new department completed several
projects during the year and I list some ofthem below.
Catch basins : We had all (355) town maintained catch basins cleaned this fall to try to
eliminate any possible clogging or freeze up problems during the winter. This also
allows us to inspect the catch basins to catch any possible problems down the road.
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Cemetery Project: The Highway Department and Senter Brothers Construction combined
forces to install some much needed drainage structures at the Plaistow Cemetery, located
off Elm Street. We installed four complete catch basin structures, 520 feet of pipe and a
detention pond. We also brought in some fill to bring up the elevation in the middle
section of the cemetery. All this in hopes of eliminating the water problems that have
existed for some time. With help from the voters, we plan to hot top the access roads in
and out of the cemetery next year.
Drainage: We repaired 30 feet of collapsed drainage pipe on Smith Corner Road along
with some drainage work on Rolling Hill Avenue, Brandy Brow Road and Nicholas
Road.
Road Repairs: The town hired Busby Construction from Atkinson to reclaim all of Smith
Corner Road. To reclaim means to grind it all up, re-grade it and then hot top. This
process reestablishes the road base to increase the longevity of the roadway. Next year
we plan to put another inch ofhot top on Smith Comer Road and Crane Crossing Road.
Looking ahead to 1998, the department plans to alleviate drainage problems on Jesse
George Road, Witch Lane, and Secluded Circle.
In closing, I remind the residents of Plaistow that I maintain an "open door policy " and if
anyone has any questions, concerns or even suggestions, please feel free to stop by the
garage or call me at 382-6771.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel Garlington
Highway Supervisor
Plaistow Highway Department
Highway Safety Committee
During 1997, the Highway Safety Committee met monthly to consider a variety of plans
and issues prior to Planning Board meetings. We have found that the Technical Review
Committee process is working very well and we appreciate the input provided by that
committee in our own deliberations.
Among the projects we addressed during 1997 were: the intersection of Elm and MainStreets; an industrial complex off Old County Road; worked with the City of Haverhill,
Mass., to get Haynes Boulevard made one way; a large subdivision on Greenough Road;
drafted criteria to recommendations for lowering speed on town roads; succeeded in
getting the intersection of Routes 121A and 125 on the state Transportation Improvement
Plan for fiscal year 1999 (with great help from the Rockingham Planning Commission);
met with residents of Auburn Street about speeding vehicles and vehicles not stopping at
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intersections in the area; dedicated the new Michael C. Weston Memorial Park and Ride
on Westville Road; and addressed new changes at State Line Plaza.
Highway Safety had significant changes in membership this year and we thank former
Highway Department Supervisor Ken Crowell, Planning Board member Ron Charette,
Conservation Commission Chairman Tim Moore and Former Senior Planner Leigh
Komornick of the Rockingham Planning Commission for their help over the years.
In 1998, there will be a warrant article for $10,000 to construct a formal sidewalk on
Main Street from the railroad tracks to Ingalls Terrace. Last year we raised $15,000 for
paved shoulders on both sides of Main Street; however, the residents in the area were
opposed to the paved shoulders and wanted to have "proper" sidewalks in the area.
Because residents' input was so strong, Highway Safety strongly supports the additional
money, which will build a raised curbed sidewalk on the eastern side of Main Street to
protect our children as they walk to the Earl Smith Recreation Field on Ingalls Terrace.
The warrant article is the town's share of a Federal grant, which was approved four years
ago. We also thank the State Department of Transportation for its cooperation in this
project.
As a town, we must aggressively continue to support sidewalk projects that make sense
and to provide safety advice to the Planning Board as requested.
Respectfully submitted:
Chief of Police Stephen C. Savage (Chairman)
Merilyn P. Senter, Selectman (Vice Chairman)
Donald Petzold (Fire Chief)
Daniel Garlington (Supervisor, Highway Department)
Thomas Underwood (Planning Board)
B. Jill Senter (Conservation Commission)
Kathleen Giragosian (Citizen Representative)
Wendy Hutchinson (Clerk)
Human Services
The Human Services Department, previously known as the Welfare Department,
remained busy during 1997. Yet, the changes that took place at the state level in the
Division of Human Services did not create a "downshift " to our town, as many people
had thought it might. There were 17 new applications for assistance this year, but the
majority of those were for just one month. Five additional requests came in from
previous clients, with the majority of those requests again being only for one month's
assistance.
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The clothing basem*nt also remained busy with donations and with volunteers providing
their help to keep it tidy. All donations and assistance are greatly appreciated, as the
basem*nt is truly a wonderful support to a lot of families.
My heartfelt thanks go out to all the local organizations that continually come through to
help those families in need. They include the Plaistow Lion's Club, the St. Jude's
Knights of Columbus Council, the People Helping People group, the Plaistow Fish and
Game Club, and the American Legion.
The Human Services Office remains open to all residents for questions and assistance in a
variety of ways. Please feel free to call or stop in to explore those services during office
hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9:00 to 2:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Carrie Chooljian
Human Services Coordinator
Library
This past year was filled with celebration and change. On January 2, 1997 the library
was officially 100 years old. The 100th anniversary party of the library was celebrated
during Old Home Days in June. A display of books and artifacts was made available to
the public as part of the celebration. The books were given to the Plaistow Library in
January 1997 by the State Library and were from the original collection comprised of 267
books. In addition to the display, the library Trustees served birthday cake and old-
fashioned lemonade to the public.
Another cause for celebration was the tremendous growth experienced by the library. Theoriginal collection of 267 books has grown to 30,296. The circulation count for 1997 wasa record breaking 53,850. This was an increase of 1 1% over the 1996 circulation figures
and a 63 % increase over the past 10 years. The library circulated videos and "books on
tape" 8,711 times and children's picture books 13,827 times during the past year. Also,
the State Library designated the Plaistow Public Library a "net " library because of the
volume of interlibrary loan. This qualified the library for state recognition and a small
financial compensation.
The summer reading program, "Take Me to Your Readers", was a great success with 190
children registered for the program and 336 children attending various activities held
during the summer. Together the children read 2,651 books!
Needless to say, this has been an extremely busy and productive year and I would first
and foremost like to thank all the staff members who have worked at the library during
1997. The staff members include Jennie LeBlanc, Susan Dufault, Marjorie Knowles,
Florence Rullo, Sharon Spires, Martha Dickerson, Brian Stack, Charles Wicks, Kristin
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Wicks, Erica Clarke and Dave Bowles. They have worked extremely hard to meet the
demands throughout the year and deserve recognition and appreciation.
I would also like to thank the Board of Trustees, who again this past year have been
extremely supportive. The continued growth experienced by the library is directly related
to their efforts and it has been a pleasure working with them.
There were several changes at the library in 1997. Jennie LeBlanc, assistant director, and
Martha Dickerson, circulation librarian, both resigned during the year in order to pursue
other endeavors. I would like to thank Jennie for her 17 years of service and Martha for
her 3 years of service. I would also like to welcome Susan Dufault as the new assistant
director and Kristin Wicks and Erica Clarke as student aides. The library also lost a
friend and supporter with the death of Don Willis. Don gave countless hours of his time
to the library and will be missed by all who knew him.
The challenge presented to the library is to continue our rate of growth and level
of service to the public. Much of our success can be attributed to the technological
advances we have made. We will continue to explore new technology as well as required
space needs. Our goal, as always, is to provide the best possible service to the public. It
has been a rewarding year and I look forward to the challenges of 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Houlihan
Director
Parks & Recreation
This year the Plaistow Parks & Recreation Department again had considerable growth in
all areas of our programming. We had to turn children away from our summer program
before the program had even started in July. For 1998, we have requested the addition of
a 13thcounselor to better meet the needs of the summer program; this will also make a
few more slots available to children. Over 250 children participated in the
Plaistow/Atkinson Summer Recreation Olympics held at the Smith Field in July. Wealso took day trips to Hampton Beach, Pilgrim Lanes, The Cinema, Canobie Lake Park,
and The Boston Museum of Science. Plaistow Recreation received a grant from the
Boston Museum of Science for $600.00, which reduced the entrance fee and made the
cost of the trip financially available to our program.
Our Baseball/ Softball programs increased by 2 mini T- ball teams, 2 T-ball teams, and 1
minor league team. All of our teams did a great job representing our town. I would like to
thank all of our supportive parents and team coaches for their patience with our field
shortage this year. We utilized every corner of every field in Plaistow so that all of our
players had a place to play. In April, we will be starting another creative year, as we will
not have the use of the Middle School due to their field's construction. We are, however,
regaining a field back at Pollard School.
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The Recreation Department and The Recreation Commission are proceeding forward
with our plans of developing a 25.5-acre parcel of land off of Old County Road. This is
the piece of land that the voters last year deeded as Recreational Land. The plans include
2 Baseball/Softball Diamonds, 2 Multi-Purpose Soccer/ Football Fields, Play Area
Structure, Concession/ Storage/Bathroom Facility, and Walking Trails. We would like to
invite any one who is interested in helping out with this project to please call the Parks &Recreation Department.
We would like to thank the voters of Plaistow and The Plaistow Friends of Recreation for
the new Play Structure that was installed last June at Smith Field. This was made possible
with 50% town money and 50% fund raising. We would also like to thank the following:
Jack's Towing for the removal of the old equipment, the Plaistow Highway Department
for digging the pit area for the structure and spreading the sand in the area underneath,
and Al Hoyt & Sons for the donation of all the sand under the structure. This piece of
equipment was desperately needed for our children of Plaistow and by working together
with everyoneDs help we accomplished this. Thank You!
With the help of a few Plaistow organizations we were able to improve conditions at the
Recreation Field. Spring gave us some extensive damage to the shelter at the field. The
Plaistow Lions Club again came to our rescue and provided the manpower to fix our roof
and straighten all the support beams and secure them. The addition of a new freezer at the
Recreation Field came from the Plaistow Police Association. This opened up many newideas for our summer program. The staff and the children appreciated this gift; it madelife much easier for all.
In 1998 we are adding a Senior Citizen Day Trip. We are very excited about this newaddition to our program and welcome any ideas that you have in the future.
I would like to personally thank all who helped in any way during my first year as
Recreation Director. I could not have accomplished what was done over the past year
without the Coaching Volunteers, Team Parents, Summer Recreation Program
Volunteers, Summer Staff, the Recreation Commission, Town Hall Employees, and the
tremendous support from the Business Community. For this I say Thank You, we all have
made this Department what it is. I am looking forward working with you all again in
1998.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carlene Sarty
Director, Parks & Recreation
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Plaistow Area Transit Advisory Committee
The Plaistow Area Transit Advisory Committee (PATAC) was formed with volunteers
from neighboring New Hampshire towns and does not receive any funding from any
local, state, or federal agency. The committee's goal was originally to establish MBTAcommuter rail service to Plaistow. The first step toward realizing the goal was to
establish a commuter bus route along the Route 125 corridor with express service from
Plaistow to Boston. The commuter bus starts at the EppingPark and Ride, continues to
the Carriage Town Plaza in Kingston, and then to the Plaistow Park and Ride.
The commuter bus service was started on January 31, 1994 and continues to enjoy
increasing ridership. During 1997, the second step toward the commuter rail goal was
realized when the Plaistow Park and Ride was officially opened at the site of the
commuter rail stop. PATAC was both proud and pleased to dedicate the Park and Ride to
Michael Weston, a founding member of PATAC, whose knowledge, dedication, and
determination were instrumental in completing the first 2 goals.
The next step to get MBTA service established in Plaistow will be the establishment of
the long awaited AMTRAK service from Boston to Portland, Maine. This service will
use the same tracks and signaling, and will fund the upgrading that is required for the
MBTA extension from Haverhill, MA, to Plaistow. Throughout all of 1997, we have
been in a "wait and see" mode to find out when the AMTRAK service will start.
We also keep in touch with Trainriders Northeast, an organization dedicated to
establishing passenger service throughout the northeast, and the New Hampshire Rail
Revitalization Association whose members are working all kinds of rail projects
including extending MBTA commuter rail to Nashua and Salem.
PATAC meets on the last Tuesday of the month at the Vic Geary Center at 7:00 PM.Please stop by, all meetings are informal. Our next meeting will be January 27, 1998.
Respectfully Submitted,
Timothy Moore, Chairman
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Planning Board & Capital Improvement Program
With the 1997 Town Election, John Lamb and Thomas Underwood were re-elected for
three-year terms, and Paul Lavallee was elected for a one-year term. The Board extends
their appreciation and best wishes to Kate Reusch who has resigned to accept a position
for career advancement. The Board welcomes Janet Dow as the minute taker.
The Technical Review Committee reviewed and presented approximately thirty plans to
the Board. Some of the plans approved by the Board included expansions or newbuildings.
John Wilder, Old County Road 21,700-sq. ft. (Industrial)
John Wilder, Old County Road 70,200-sq. ft. (Industrial)
Market Basket, Plaistow Road 287 sq. ft.
Ali Mashhadi, 205 N. Main Street 4,500 sq. ft.
Scandia Plastics, 55 Westville Road 13,600 sq. ft.
Richard Shaw, 33 Newton Road 5,000 sq. ft.
Spinnaker Realty Trust, 83 Main St. 6,707 sq. ft.
Stateline Plaza, 4 Plaistow Road 7,700 sq. ft. (Pending)
Oakwood Cemetery, Inc., 47 Newton Rd. Cemetery & 6,000 sq. ft.
Mausoleum (Pending)
Morgan Realty Trust, N. Main Street 4 Lot Subdivision
The Planning Board has a proposal to amend the Commercial Land Use Section of the
Master Plan, proposals for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance which address the
Home Occupation, Telecommunication Facility, Impact Fee Assessment, Definitions,
General Provisions, Wetlands, Establishment of District and District Regulations, Sign
Ordinances, and also proposals for a new Adult Oriented Business Ordinance and School
Impact Fee Ordinance.
The Board has a proposal for a Warrant Article to reduce the number of Planning Board
members from seven to five (4) elected and (1) Selectmen's Representative. There is
also a proposal to adopt updates or revisions to the already adopted national codes and
one to adopt the provisions authorizing the governing body to establish and amend fees
for building permits and all related permits.
Capital Improvement Plan The members of the CIP Committee were:
Michael Emmons, Chairman (Budget Committee)
John Lamb, Vice Chairman (Planning Board)
Robert Gray (Planning Board)
Timothy E. Moore (Planning Board)
John Sherman (Budget Committee)
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald (Budget Committee)
Barbara Hobbs (Selectman)
Merilyn Senter (Selectman)
Robert M. Belmore (Town Manager)
Ann M. Sharpe (Planning Board Administrative Assistant)
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The Committee updated the Plan for 1998.
Please note that the CIP in its entirety is located in the Financial Statements & Statistics
section of this report.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy E. Moore, Chairman
Robert J. Gray, Vice Chairman
Lawrence W. Gil, Selectmen's Representative
Ronald Charette
Thomas Underwood
John LambPaul Lavallee
Hal Lewis, Alternate
Ann Sharpe, Administrative Assistant
Police Department
During 1997, our members participated in 1,822 training hours for all officers to include
firearms and 77 training hours for all dispatchers. Continuous training for our K-9 team of
Officer Alec Porter and Rajah occurred throughout the year and we also completed our K-9
Obstacle Course begun last year. The Department promoted Kathleen Jones to Lieutenant
during the year and appointed Officer John Lavoie to teach 5th Grade DARE. Detective
Glenn Miller is currently teaching 7th Grade DARE.
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Our Special Investigations Unit (Detectives Glenn Miller and Scott Anderson) has had a
very productive year that saw implementation of a town-wide PawnShop ordinance. During
1997, the Special Investigations Unit conducted 126 long-term investigations resulting in 81
arrests. Of that number 8 were narcotic investigations with 22 arrests. Additionally, our
Victim-Witness Advocate has had an impact, we believe, on Domestic Violence cases
during the year. The grant for the position has been extended by the New Hampshire
Attorney General's Office into 1998, good news indeed.
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Our computer software/hardware is progressing although it seems to be a never-ending
process. The Department has acquired software for the Special Investigations Unit and
administrative components.
Also during 1997, the Plaistow Police Association conducted a raffle for the first time with
the first prize being a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or $15,000. cash. The raffle seemed a
much more positive, fund-raising tool, rather than more traditional telemarketing.
Our Communications Center handled an extraordinary number of Calls for Service during
the year (18% increase in the first nine months of 1997 over 1996). They also took
advantage of a $6,550. Unitil grant written by Communications Supervisor Lucia Cusimano
which will enable the Center to be in direct communications with Exeter-Hampton trucks
and base station during storm emergencies.
As this report is being written, our Operations/Patrol Division realized some startling
statistics of their own, comparing the first nine months of 1997 to 1996. Our reported
Burglaries went down 53%, Thefts and Motor Vehicle Thefts by 14% and 16% respectively.
DWI arrests remained the same. Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents dropped by 4%.
Assaults rose by 23% while Sexual Assaults dropped by 6%. Our Calls for Service rose
dramatically 18%. Adult arrests jumped 37% and juvenile arrests by 17%. Our traffic
citations rose 20% while Domestic Violence incidents dropped 25%. In a nutshell, these 3/4
year statistics suggest an aggressive patrol force issuing significant traffic tickets and
making adult and juvenile arrests. This activity positively impacts reported crimes and
accident rates.
In 1998, by Warrant Article, the Department intends to pursue it's last-year grant funding for
a full-time Police Officer, the second year of the grant funding for a part-time Victim
Witness Advocate, full grant funding for Communication Technology (radios), and
completion of our Computer Technology plan.
Lastly, in the latter stages of 1997, the Town reached an accord with the Teamster Union
local within the Department, which will be presented as a Warrant Article in 1998. It is our
belief that the numbers appear fair and logical and will now be a matter for the voters to
decide in March.
The Department looks eagerly forward to 1998 with renewed vigor that a new year brings
new promise and new challenges. We appreciate the support shown by the community day
in and day out and pledge to you, taxpayers and residents alike, our commitment to
discipline, wisdom, and sensitivity.
"Treat people as ifthey were what they ought to be and you help them become what they
are capable ofbeing."
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen C. Savage
Chiefof Police
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Tree Warden
Late 1996 and early 1997 was a tough year on the trees of Plaistow. We had a "wet"
snowstorm in December of 1996 and also a storm in early April of 1997. These two
storms alone took down several trees and limbs and knocked out electricity in most of
Plaistow.
During all this mess the Town of Plaistow had their Tree Warden of many years, Jim
Collins, resign and the position has not been filled. The Highway Department has been
handling all emergency tree removal and will blend tree removal into their highway
department operations.
The highway Department has now absorbed the emergency functions of the Tree
Warden. We will use the County Forester and other available resources to take care of
planning functions, thus eliminating the need for the Tree Warden position.
Any questions please call the Highway Department at 382-6771.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel Garlington,
Highway Supervisor
Water Department
This is my first full year as the Water Superintendent and it has been a year of newdirection. In March we had a water line break on Main Street at the end of the line from
the Maple Ave. Pumphouse. Upon looking at the pipe and damage, it was caused by two
things: one, when the line was installed it was not put in a bed of sand as the contract
called for and second, the water line has a water hammer that, when the diesel starts,
causes water pressure at the end of the line in the area of 250 pounds which will cause a
break in the system. We will be working on both of these problems in coming months.
In June of this year I had the water tower inspected, as it must be done every 5 years
according to the specs. When it was done we found out that we have a very big problem
inside the tower. The pipes that heat the tower are all broken away and ready to fall from
the rust. This was done in 1985 with all new pipes and 12 years later they are gone again.
Also, the inside will need painting again and the outside will need painting soon at a large
cost to the taxpayers of the town.
In August we worked with the state and put in the pipe on the bridge over Pollard Brook
while they were repairing the bridge. The only cost was the pipe because the state did the
labor on installing the pipe. The pipe is there now so if we extend the water line to Rt.
125 it will be ready and we won't have to hurt the bridge.
78 1 997 Department Annual Reports
In November we ran a test of both Pumphouses to see if we could pump enough water
and pressure from the Maple Ave. Pumphouse so in the near future we can take the water
tower off the line and save the town some big money in repairs to the tower. As of nowthe tests look better than we thought they would. If the tests prove out then there is a
good chance the town will take the water tower off line and go with the Maple Ave.
Pumphouse as the No. 1 system with the Process Pumphouse second.
As a whole the water line has worked well this past year. We have fixed the battery
problem with the charger, which was burning up the batteries a set at a time. We have put
on a second man to do maintenance at one pumphouse while I do it at the other pumphouse.
Also he has cross-trained in case I am out of town so the system is covered. Ken Higgins
has done a great job so far this year and is a big help to me when we need two hands at the
same time.
I invite any resident to see the water system. If you would like to tour the Pumphouses,
call myself at 382-8144 or Ken Higgins at 382-421 1 so we can set up a time. We look
forward to working with the other departments for the good of the town.
Thank you.
Donald Sargent
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board's principle role is reviewing applications for special exemptions and
variances, as well as administrative decisions and preparing them for public hearings.
The ordinance exists to protect the health, safety, moral prosperity, convenience and
general welfare of the public as well as for the promotion of the efficiency and economy
in the process of development of the Town. In so doing, it restricts the property owner's
freedom by placing restrictions on the use of land.
We will take this opportunity to explain that a special exception is a use of land or
buildings that is permitted in the ordinance, subject to specific conditions that are set
forth in the ordinance. A variance is a waiver or relaxation of particular requirements of
an ordinance when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of
circ*mstances unique to the property.
We have maintained a permit fee of $65, plus $3.50 for each necessary mailing to
abutters.
We have five regular members on the Board and two alternates. We are always looking
for someone interested in serving on the Board. Our newest alternate is Guy Sawyer, whois a former building inspector for the Town.
79 1997 Department Annual Reports
The Board of Adjustment had a total of 29 cases for 1997, which is a great deal less than
last year's total of 56. Of these 29 cases, 14 were variances and 15 were special
exceptions.
Meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month at the Town Hall. Give a call to
Town Hall if you would like more information or would like to become a member.
Respectfully submitted,
Lawrence M. Ordway, Chairman Alternates:
Barbara Burri, Vice Chairman Norman L. Major
Joyce E. Wright, Clerk Guy L. Sawyer
Donald E. Wood Administrative Assistant:
Entile G. Langlois Ruth E. Palmer
250th Anniversary Committee
At the 1997 Annual Town Meeting the people voted to establish an anniversary
committee to start planning Plaistow's 250thAnniversary. Following the annual meeting
the selectman appointed us to carry out the wishes of the voters.
Our goals were to lay the initial groundwork, establish a plan, and present a complete
proposal at the 1998 town meeting. After countless meetings, and taking in all the input
available, we feel that we have accomplished most of our goals. In the planning process
we have established 12 sub-committees to help plan, organize, and supervise the 5-day
event. The dates of the gala event are June 23 through June 27, 1999. There will be no
Old Home Day that year.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, June 23, 1 999: Fire Works
Military BandThursday, June 24, 1999: Talent Show
Melodrama
Friday, June 25, 1 999: Youth Dance with D.J.
Melodrama
Saturday, June 26, 1 999 : Typical Old Home Day with
ChildrenQs Parade
Horse and Buggy Rides
Sports and GamesChicken Barbecue
Grand Ball with Band and Dinner
Sunday, June 27, 1999: Ecumenical Service
Parade with 10 Bands
GovernorOs Reception
Fireworks
Concert
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Our warrant article this year shows that we are asking for $123,950.
various events and fundraisers will offset some of this amount.
Revenues from
We hope that our plans meet with the approval of voters on election day. Hopefully few
Plans will change, and of course more volunteers are always needed. To volunteer please
contact any of us.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barry Sargent—Chdiiman.
Bernadine A. Fitzgerald---Vice Chairman
Brenda Ma/o/*~Treasurer
Diane A^^~Secretary
81 1997 Department Annual Reports
1998
Warrant & Budget
As amended at Town Meeting Deliberative Session on February 7, 1998.
Plaistow Town Warrant
The State ofNew Hampshire
To the inhabitants of the Town ofPlaistow, New Hampshire, in the County ofRockingham
in said State, qualified to vote in town affairs.
You are hereby notified to meet for the first session of the annual town meeting at the
Timberlane Regional Middle School in said Plaistow on Saturday, February 7, 1998 at
10:00 AM in the forenoon to explain, discuss, and debate each Article and to determine the
form for questions on the ballot, except those warrant articles where wording is prescribed
by law. The final voting on all warrant articles will take place by official ballot at the
second session.
FURTHER, You are hereby notified to meet for the second session of the annual town
meeting at Sawyer's Banquet Hall, 182 Plaistow Road (Route 125), in said Plaistow on
Tuesday, March 10, 1998 from 8:00 AM in the forenoon until 8:00 PM in the afternoon to
elect officers and to act on the following Articles by official ballot voting.
The article numbers begin with "98" to differentiate these town articles from the school
district article numbers.
Article 98-1. To elect all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.
Article 98-2. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $345,000 for the purpose of
constructing a recreational facility off Old County Road (presently identified by the Town Tax
Map as a 21.46 acre parcel: Map 24, Block 3, Lot 3 and a 25.5 acre parcel: Map 30, Block 1, Lot
1) to include construction of an access road, recreational fields and buildings as well as associated
costs such as engineering, surveying, legal and other necessary expenses; $345,000 of such sum
to be raised through the issuance of bonds or notes under and in compliance with the Municipal
Finance Act, RSA 33:1 et seq., as amended; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for,
obtain and accept federal, state or other aid, if any, which may be available for said project and to
comply with all laws applicable to said project; to authorize the Selectmen to issue, negotiate, sell
and deliver said bonds and notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the maturity
and other terms thereof; and to authorize the Selectmen to take any other action or to pass any
other vote relative thereto. The cutting of trees for roads, parking and sports fields on lots 24-3-3
and 30-1-1 shall be planned and executed at the same time that any other forest improvement cuts
and trails clearing. The Town Forester, in cooperation with the recreation committee and
conservation commission, shall oversee all timber cutting. The funds received from the sale of
any wood from these two lots shall be put into the existing Conservation Trust for the purchase of
other conservation land or conservation easem*nts on other properties. (Recommended by the
Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)(2/3 majority required to approve)
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Article 98-3. Shall the town raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including
appropriations by special warrant articles, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with
the warrant, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $ 3,473,382 ? Should this article be
defeated, the operating budget shall be $ 3,264,802 which is the same as last year, with
certain adjustments required by previous action of the town, or by law, or the governing
body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take
up the issue of a revised operating budget only.
Article 98-4. Shall the town vote to fund a complete revaluation of the town at a cost of
$175,000 and to raise and appropriate the sum of $175,000 for the year 1998.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-5. Shall the town vote to establish a paid water superintendent position and vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,359 to fund the position for the first year. Said sum
will cover the cost ofwages and social security/medicare payments for the first year. The
water department superintendent position will be established as a working supervisor
position of approximately 5 hours per week. (Recommended by the Board of
Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-6. Shall the town vote to approve the cost items in the three year collective
bargaining agreement between the Town of Plaistow and the Police (Teamsters) Union
which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits:
Fiscal Year 1998 Estimated Increases
Salaries $33,478
Roll Up Costs 10.037
$43,515
INFOfor FY 99 (1/1/99 - 3/31/99)
Salaries $14,383
Roll up Costs 1.512
$15,410
and further to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 43,515 for the 1998 fiscal year, such sum
representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over
those of the appropriation at current staffing levels paid in the prior fiscal year.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-7. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $123,950 for costs
associated with the 5-day 250 Anniversary Celebration for the Town of Plaistow to be
held in the year 1999. This will be a non-lapsing account per RSA 32:3, VI and will not
lapse until the Celebration is completed and costs are paid in association with this event or
in two years, whichever is less. In addition, to vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
and 250 Anniversary Committee to apply for and accept any fund raising revenues or
private donations to help defray the costs of this 250th
Anniversary
Celebration.(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-8. Shall the town vote to accept the NH Dept. of Transportation Highway Block
Grant in the amount of $105,277 for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of Class
IV and V roads in accordance with Chapter 235 of the NH Revised Statutes Annotated and
appropriate said sum for local highway maintenance. (Recommended by the Board of
Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-9. Shall the town vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions
of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of fire department apparatus vehicle/s and to raise and
appropriate the sum of $25,000 to be placed in this fund. (Recommended by the Board of
Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-10. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,000 to cover the
cost of preparing Route 125 improvement designs, estimated costs to implement the
designs, and updating of Route 125 improvement impact fee schedule. These will be used
to assist the town in preparation of transportation grant applications and assessment of
Route 125 roadway impact fees. The improvement design will cover the area from East
Road to the Plaistow / Kingston line. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and
Budget Committee)
Article 98-11. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 for capital
improvements to the town cemetery off Elm Street to include the paving of the interior
roads. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-12. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $17,470 to complete
energy conservation measures (ECM) improvements to town buildings to include work to
the Highway Garage, Historical Society Building, and Town Hall. Fifty percent of the
cost, or $ 8,735 is eligible and will be submitted for reimbursem*nt under the Governor's
Office of Energy and Community Services ECM Grant Program. (Recommended by the
Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-13. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to complete
the town's matching portion of a State of New Hampshire Transportation Enhancement
Funding Project to construct a 4' shoulder and 5' sidewalk along the east side of Route
121A (Main Street) from the railroad crossing to Ingalls Terrace. The total project cost will
be funded and completed by the State of New Hampshire through a 80% Federal/State-
20%-Town matching Federal Grant Program. The estimated total cost of the project is
$125,000. The Town's share is $25,000 of which $15,000 has been appropriated in FY1997 and will be carried forward to complete the match. This is the second and final year of
appropriations for this Grant project. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and
Budget Committee)
Article 98-14. Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $22,373 which
represents the salary, fringe benefits, uniforms, and equipment for an additional full-time
police officer position beginning January 1, 1998, as continued funding (three year, 75%-
25% grant position) of a Federal Police Hiring Supplemental Grant ofwhich approximately
$16,780 is reimbursable under the COPS FAST Federal Grant. This is the final year of the
Grant and the funding ends around September 1, 1998.
Raised by Town ofPlaistow $ 5,593.
Federal Grant $16.780.
Total Cost $22,373.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-15. Shall the town vote to establish a new full time police officer position and
vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,584 for the 1998 fiscal year to fund the
position for the four month period of September 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 which
follows the expiration of the Federal COPS FAST Police Hiring Grant. If approved, the
cost of a new officer may have proposed funding entirely within the operating budget of the
ensuing fiscal years beginning with an estimated 1999 fiscal year sum of approximately
$33,000. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-16. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 3,371. which
represents the salary, fringe benefits, and equipment of a part-time Victim Witness
Advocate for the Police Department as funded by the Violence Against Women Federal
Grant (second year, 75%-25% grant position extension) of which up to $ 2,529. is
reimbursable.
Raised by Town ofPlaistow $842.
Federal Grant $2.529.
Total Cost $3,371.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-17. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,050 for Phase VComputer plan for the Police Department. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and
Budget Committee)
Article 98-18. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,984 for the
Police Department for communications equipment of which $11,686 is reimbursable
under the Federal COPS MORE Block Grant (90%-10% grant match).
Raised by Town ofPlaistow $1,298.
Federal Grant $ 11.686.
Total Cost $12,984.
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee)
Article 98-19. Shall the town, if article # 98-6 is defeated, authorize the governing body to
call one special meeting, at its option, to address article # 98-6 (Police Teamsters Union
Contract) cost items only?
Article 98-20. Shall the town vote to authorize the Library Board of Trustees and the
Board of Selectmen to purchase from Theodore Baratt, Trustee ofB&TB Realty Trust, an
approximate 4.9 acre portion of land which is part of a 12.6 acre parcel presently identified
by the Town Tax Map as Map 61, Block 1, Lot 2, located at the intersection of Main
Street and Pollard Road for a new Library for the sum of $208,000. , subject to current
land use, and vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $228,000 which includes $20,000
for consulting fees; said sum of $228,000 being reimbursed from the Mary Nelson Trust
established for this purpose. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget
Committee)
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Article 98-21. Shall the town vote to discontinue pursuant to New Hampshire Revised
Statute Annotated 231:43 the end section of Chadwick Avenue. Starting about three
hundred (300) feet easterly from Main Street at the easterly property corners of land now or
formerly Putnam on the south side of Chadwick Avenue and land now or formerly Lobao
on the north side of Chadwick Avenue, and thence easterly the remaining land of Chadwick
Avenue as it now exists. This section of Chadwick Avenue is abutted on the north, east,
and south sides by land now or formerly James Whitney as trustee ofSAM Nominee Trust.
Conditioned on James D. Whitney as Trustee of SAM Nominee Trust, will hold harmless
and indemnify the Town of Plaistow, N.H. from any damage subject to the discontinuance
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Article 98-22. Shall the provisions for voting by official ballot on all issues before the town
under RSA 40:13 be limited to election of officers and certain other questions? ByPetition. (If approved, this action will rescind, the Official Ballot Law, also known as
Senate Bill 2 for the town only.) (A 3/5 majority vote is required to pass.)
Article 98-23. Shall the town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant a restated
easem*nt to the successors in interest of Ralph L. and Janice C. Fowler clarifying access to
the Town of Plaistow Disposal Area confirming the Town's original intent to acquire an
easem*nt and no further interest in the property. This is a housekeeping article intended to
correct a past error.
Article 98-24. By petition of 25 or more registered voters in the Town of Plaistow, NewHampshire to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell by deed,
without covenants, to Bemice Ely, a parcel of land off Forrest Street described on the TownTax Map as Map 81, Block 1, Lot 11 for the sum of $ 120,000 and under the terms and
conditions to be determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the
Town. (Deed recorded at Book 2561, Page 2261 at the Rockingham County Registry of
Deeds.) By Petition.
Article 98-25. By petition of 25 or more registered voters in the Town of Plaistow, NewHampshire to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell by deed,
without covenants, to Billy Bartlett and Paul Lavallee, a parcel of land off Forrest Street
described on the Town Tax Map as Map 81, Block 1, Lot 1 1 for the sum of $120,000 and
under the terms and conditions to be determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best
interest of the Town. Deed recorded at Book 2561, Page 2261 at the Rockingham County
Registry ofDeeds. By Petition.
Article 98-26. To see if the town will vote to sell by deed without covenance to J & NFieldstone Supply Inc. a parcel of land off Old County Road approximately 5 acres + or -,
shown on the Town of Plaistow Tax Map, as Map 31, Block 3, Lot 15, for the sum of
$120,000 and under the terms and conditions to be determined by the Board of Selectmen
to be in the best interest ofthe town. By Petition.
Article 98-27. Shall the town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of surplus
personal property without further action by the town meeting, by public auction, sealed bid
or in any manner that is in the best interest ofthe town.
Article 98-28. Shall the town vote to accept, as submitted, the reports of its agents,
auditors, and other officers and committees thereby appointed.
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change}
[Underlined bold text in square brackets is text added by this proposed
change]
ZONING ARTICLES
Article 98-29. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Article II - Definitions Section 200 - Definitions
200:1 by Adding:
[P2 Poorly Drained Soils. Soils are categorized by High Intensity Soils mapping or
other methods as adopted by State Certified Soil Scientist]
[S4 Stables. A building for lodging and feeding of horses and other farm animals.]
fV3 Very Poorly Drained Soils. Soils are categorized by High Intensity Soils
mapping or other methods as adopted by State Certified Soil Scientist.]
200:1 by Amending::
B5 a. Home business/home occupation. Any use as permitted in Article X which is
clearly incidental and {secondary} [subordinate] to the {use of} principle [residential]
use {the structure) and does not change the character thereof. Anything of [retail],
commercial or industrial {type} use will not be considered as a home business/home
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occupation [unless specifically listed in Article X. Garage/yard sales, garden
produce selling and similar seasonal or temporary activities will not be considered
as a Home Occupation.]
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-30. Are you in favor ofthe adoption ofAmendment No. 2 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article IH - General Provisions
Section 300.5 - Usage of a Substandard Lot
b. Any building or structure otherwise permitted in {a residential] [any] district shall be
permitted on a substandard lot ofrecord provided that such substandard lot is legally
buildable in all other aspects.
c. Any building or structure otherwise permitted in [all commercial or industrial] [any]
district {s} may be expanded on a substandard lot ofrecord provided that such expansion
is legally buildable in all other aspects.
Explanation: The proposed changes to this article will allow the construction or expansion on a pre-
existing substandard (undersized) lot of record in any district
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-31. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 3 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article HI: General Provisions
Section 300.1 1 - Unregistered Vehicles & Commercial Equipment
Delete in its entirety. {No more than one unregistered or inoperable motor vehicle and
no more than two commercial motor vehicle may be lecpt on any lot in the residential
zone. One shall be garaged. No commercial equipment shall bcparlccd or stored on any-
residential site .
}
Add new rewritten section:
a. [No more than one unregistered or inoperable motor vehicle may be kept on anv
lot in any zone unless part of an approved site plan. Such vehicles shall not be
stored between the principal building and the street line unless adequately buffered
from the street and neighbors by a stockade fence or other solid screening. This
section shall not apply to the parking of one non-commercial motor vehicle parked
on a driveway, if the same is in operable condition and meets standards as required
under New Hampshire revised statute annotated 266:1 IV for inspection and
registration.]
b. [No more than two commercial motor vehicles may be kept on any lot in the
residential zone. One shall be garaged or fenced in with a stockade fence or other
solid screening.]
c. [No construction equipment may be parked or stored on any lot in the residential
zone.]
Explanation: This change will deter the selling of vehicles, as defined in Article 2, from all lots in all
districts unless approved by the Planning Board on a commercial or industrial site or the Zoning Board of
Adjustment on a residential site. The new regulation would allow a vehicle for sale on the driveway of a
residential lot provided it is legally drivable.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-32. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 4 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article III: General Provisions
Section 300.14 - Vehicular, Trailer & Recreational Vehicle Sales
c. {An}- Annual inspections with the required inspection fee [of $100.00] shall be
completed by the Code Enforcement Officer for [renewal of] the Certificate of
Occupancy.
Add:
d. [This use shall stand alone or may be combined with another vehicular, trailer or
recreational vehicle related use only.]
Explanation: The $ 1 00 fee has been added to cover the cost of the annual inspections.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-33. Are you in favor ofthe adoption ofAmendment No. 5 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article IV: Wetlands Ordinance
Section 402: 1 The Wetlands Ordinance shall address all wetlands areas {and the Flood
Plains Distinct.)
Section 402:4 Delete in its entirety. {Thefloodplains district is defined as those areas
subject to periodicflooding andponding as delineated by the Flood Insurance Rate Map,
dated April 15, 1981, on file with the Planning Board.)
Explanation: Flood Plains Ordinance addresses district boundaries.
Section 403. Wetlands Buffer Zone
Delete present definition in its entirety: {The buffer zone is defined as those areas
adjacent to the Wetlands District and extending to a width of100 horizontalfeetfrom the
district boundaryproviding that 5feet ofelevation has been reached. Ifthe 5feet has not
been reached, the buffer zone shall extend cither until the 5foot mark has been reached
or until a point has been reached where a 5 foot drop in the he water table is shown to
exit. In any case, the buffer zone shall not exceed 300feet.)
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Replace with the following new definition.
[There shall be a buffer zone adjacent to all Wetlands districts that shall extend
to 100 horizontal feet beyond the Wetlands district when the buffer zone is also
adjacent to any septic system or waste disposal system. The wetlands buffer shall
extend to 50 horizontal feet beyond any Wetlands district when the district is
comprised of poorly drained soils and shall extend to 75 horizontal feet beyond any
Wetlands district when the district is comprised of very poorly drained soils and the
buffer is also adjacent to any road, driveway, or structure not part of any septic
system or waste disposal system.]
Section 404. Boundary Appeals
In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer, the Conservation Commission, or
the Planning Board questions the validity of a wetlands boundary, {a Flood Plains
district boundaiy,} or a wetlands buffer zone on a specific parcel of land, the Board maycall upon the services of a qualified soil scientist, or biologist, or botanist, as applicable,
to examine and report the findings to the Planning Board for their determination of the
boundary. Any necessary soil testing procedures or vegetation determination procedures
shall be conducted at the expense of the applicant. Any costs associated with such an
appeal shall be borne by the applicant.
Section 405. Relation to Other Districts
Where wetlands {/floodplain areas) are superimposed over another zoning district,
the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
Section 407 Prohibitions In The Wetlands District and Buffer Zone
407.2 Building activity {shall not be permitted within 50feet ofa poorly drained soil or
75 feet ofa verypoorly drained soil. Building activity includes, but is} [includes but is]
not limited to, all roads, driveways, and structures.
407.3 Deposits of fill unless approved by state and municipal authorities. Add: [A
Conditional Use Permit may also be necessary - see section 412 for the Conditional
Use Permit requirements.]
Section 408 Permitted Uses In Flood Plains District
Delete in its entirety, covered in Article DC[Pcnnittcd uses in the distinct arc those compatible with the purposes specified in Section
401 and those in compliance with other state and municipal regulations including the USDepartment of Urban Development Flood Plain Regulations (Sec Article IX)}
{ 408:1—Cultivation and harvesting ofcrops according to recognized soil conservation
practices,}
( 408:2 Pasture, gj^azing land, wildlife refuge, woodlandpreserve, and arborctums,}
{ 408:3—Outdoorplant nurseries, orchards, forestry and treefarming exceptfor any
buildings,)
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( 408: 4 Harvesting wild crops except thoseprotected by state and municipal
regulations,]
( 408:5 Recreation uses such as a park, day camp, picnic area, golfcourses, hunting
andfishing, excluding structures,}
( 408:6—Utility transmission lines,}
( 408: 7 Flood retention dams, culverts, bridges, and roads.}
Section 409 Prohibited Uses In Flood Plains District
Delete in its entirety, covered in Article XH[.
(Prohibited uses include:
409:1 Filling in offloodplain lands except to build roads and dams in compliance
with state and municipal regulations,}
{ 409:2 Removing topsoil or damming or relocation ofany watercourse without
permission ofstate and municipal authorities,}
( 409:3 Allpermanent structures.]
Section 410 Prohibited Uses in Areas Contiguous to Flood Plains
Delete in its entirety, covered in Article XII.
{ 410:1 Allpermanent structures within a 100foot horizontal distancefrom the
boundaries ofthe district,}
( 410:2 All structures between 100feet and 300feet horizontal distancefrom theflood
plain distinct boundary with the exception ofthose whose lowestfloor (including
basem*nt) and openings arc at least 2feet above the elevation ofthefloodplain
boundary,}
( 410:3 All buildings with a height ofmore than two stories including basem*nt.}
Section 412 Conditional Uses
4 12 : 1 .a. The proposed construction is essential to the productive use of land not within
the Wetlands { /Flood Plains] District.
Section 413 Special Exception for Non-Conforming Lots
413.1 Upon application to the Board ofAdjustment, a special exception shall be granted
to permit the erection of a structure within the Wetlands {Flood Plains ) District on vacant
lots provided all ofthe following conditions are found to exist:
Explanation: The reference to Floodplains District in Article IV are redundant and should be removed to
avoid any conflicts with the Floodplains Ordinance. A new Floodplains Ordinance has been written by
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) with specific language to insure Plaistow residents can
be covered by flood insurance. Article rv contained conflicting guidelines as to how wide a wetlands
buffer should be; these changes clarify and make consistent the buffer width.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
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Article 98-34. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 6 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article V - Establishment of Districts and District Regulations
Table 504.2 - "CI - Commercial I"
C. Area and Dimensions - Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent){50%) to [75%]
Explanation: This will bring sites which exceed the 50% lot coverage into compliance with zoning as well
as maximize the use of the remaining undeveloped parcels on Plaistow Road.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-35. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 7 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article V - Establishment of Districts and District Regulation
Table 504.2 "CI" Commercial I
B. Uses
Permitted
Add: 21. Theaters
Explanation: The adding of theaters is a housekeeping issue since a theater has existed in Plaistow for
many years.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-36. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 8 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article V - Establishment of Districts and District Regulation
Table 504.5 - "MDR" Medium Density Residential
C. Area and Dimensions
3. Minimum Yard Dimensions in Feet:
Side: Min. 1 side 15 ft., Total 2 sides 50 ft. change to [15'
]
Rear: 25' change to [15*
]
Explanation: The intent of this amendment is to be consistent on sides and rear setbacks.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-37. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 9 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article V - Establishment of Districts and District Regulation
Table 504.6- "LDR" Low Density Residential
C. Area and Dimensions
3. Minimum Yard Dimensions (Ft.):
Side: Min. 1 side 15 ft total 2 sides; 50 ft. change to [25' ]
Rear: Shall remain at (25')
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Explanation: The intent of this amendment is to be consistent on sides and rear setbacks.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-38. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 10 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article V - Establishment ofDistricts and District Regulation
Table 504.7- "ICR" Integrated Commercial-Residential
B. Uses change to [BL] Uses [Non-Combined]
Add:
[B2. Uses - Permitted - Combined1. All uses permitted in the CI District except:
a. Bankb. Restaurant
c. Private/service club
d. Commercial recreation
e. Public use
f. Park and Ride]
2. AH uses permitted in the LDR District
3. Cemetery/Burial Site and Mausoleum
Permitted by Special Exception
4. All Special Exceptions allowed in CI
5. All Special Exceptions allowed in LDR6. Attached or detached combined uses
AmendC. Area and Dimensions
1
.
For area and dimensions for a CI use, refer to Table 504.2
2. For area and dimensions for a LDR use, refer to Table 504.5
Add:
[3. For combined use on one lot the residential use must be existing as of the
adoption of this ordinance in March 1998.
4 For the commercial use portion of a combined use not to exceed 2.500 square
feet
5 All commercial and combined uses require Planning Board approval. The more
restrictive zoning requirements in lot size, setbacks and buffers shall apply.
6. Maximum Lot Coverage Residential Use: 20%Combined Use: 50%Commercial Use: 50%]
Explanation: Combined uses has been added here to allow the Z.B.A. the opportunity to review the plan.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
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Article 98-39. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 1 1 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend Article DC: Signs
Section 900:4:1 - Temporary Signs
Delete
( (b) in its entirety. Portable or wheeled signs arc limited to ten (10) days upon the
opening ofa new business and the periodfrom December 1 to January 6, arc permitted.]
Add a new rewritten
[ (b). Portable or wheeled sign permits may be issued for a period of thirty (30)
days. No more than two thirty 30-day permits shall be issued for temporary signs
on any lot in any thirty (30) day period. Temporary signs shall pertain to the
business conducted on the premises upon which they are to be located. Temporary
signs shall be no larger than thirty (32) square feet Fee ($50.00).]
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-40. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 12 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
AMEND ARTICLE X: HOME OCCUPATIONSection 1000.
Business uses [clearly] secondary to the home may be permitted, by special exception
from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, to allow a place to work within their legal
residence for persons {employed] in one of the following professions, occupations or
trades:
a. Attorney,[architects, consultants, engineers] real estate agent, insurance
agent or similar recognized profession, {doctor to d] clergyman]
b. Artist, Craftsman, Daycare, [Seamstress. One (1) chair beauty parlor.
Teaching not more than four (4) pupils simultaneously in addition to those
living in the home), and other similar occupations.]
c. Tradesman, repairman, [contractors and other similar self employed (see
300:11)]
[d. Doctors, dentists, and other medical or mental health specialists using
Home Occupation will only be permitted within ICR or C n Zones (See
500:1)]
1000:1 Such business use shall not be injurious, noxious or offensive to the
neighborhood by reason of emission of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, noise {-er
other cause] [No equipment or process will be allowed that creates visual, audible
or electrical interference or causes fluctuations in voltage off premises.]
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1000:2 [Use by owner or tenant in (1) or (2) family dwellings] with owner's written
permission. The residential use is established prior to the business use.
1000:3 The business use is conducted within the residential building and does not
exceed 25% of the total normal living area of the residence. The normal living area is
{defined as} that portion of the residential building of living room/s, kitchen/s, dining
room/s, family room/s, den/s, [bath room/s] , laundry room/s and bedroom/s.
1000:4 The business use {docs} [shall] not change the residential character of the
dwelling and the property. [Storage in an accessory building or exterior storage maybe permitted by special exception, granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Exterior storage must be screened from neighboring views by either a solid fence,
evergreens of an adequate height and bulk at the time of planting or by an existing
combination of natural foliage and longer distances: to be determined sufficient by
the Code Enforcement Officer.]
1000:5 Not more that one sign or other advertising device is to be displayed on the
property and it shall not exceed a size of three (3) square feet. [Signs will not be lighted
from within or by exterior spot lighting in residential Zones ICR. LDR. MDR and
AEHC (See 500:1]
1000:6 [A Home Business Use will meet the following criteria:]
a. Not more than one person not residing in the home is to be employed on
the premises at the same time.
[b. No outside merchandise display.]
1000:7 Sufficient off-street parking for the employee and clients {customers} is to be
provided. [Any required deliveries can only be made by vehicles consistent with
normal residential activities between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. The outside
parking of not more than two (2) business vehicles for each dwelling unit on the lot
is permitted in all residential districts provided the vehicles:
a. Do not exceed (1) ton capacity, (manufacturer's rating)
b. Are used as a means of transportation to and from the resident's place
of business.
c. Are not loaded with flammable, noxious or dangerous materials .
d. Must conform with 300:11]
1000:8 {Not more than one business use will be conducted on the property.}
Renumber all following numbers to read as follows:
1000:8 The business shall not be contrary to any covenants or conditions contained on
the deed to the property.
1000:9 Special exceptions granted under this ordinance are intended to allow for a
specific business use by the current residents and as such, shall not be transferable to
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subsequent occupants. To apply for an exception, the proper forms must be filled out and
returned to the Zoning Board. The applicant is required to provide:
a. A sketch and/or drawing of the floor plan of the residence, clearly showing the
dimensions of the living area and the area to be used for the business and plot plan
of the property showing provisions for off-street parking.
b. A copy of your deed must be submitted to the Board when applying for an
exception.
c. An accurate list of abutters and mailing addresses[on labels.]
1000: 1 Before a permit is granted, mandatory building inspections shall be made bythe Code Enforcement Officer if the public is to be served at the proposed location or if
hazardous materials are to be stored there. In addition, a formal site plan review [by the
Planning Board] may be required ifdeemed necessary [by the Code Enforcement
Officer]
1000:11 Periodic inspections of the home occupation premises may be required
subsequent to the issuance of a permit in order to confirm compliance with the conditions
of the original special exception granted. If, in the opinion of the Code Enforcement
Officer, the business practices originally set forth and defined in the initial approval have
changed, the {Board ofSelectmen] [ Code Enforcement Officer] shall revoke the
permit that was issued. Permit holders whose permits are revoked may make application
to the Board ofAdjustment for a new permit based on the changed circ*mstances of the
home occupation.
[1000:12 Application for a home occupation permit shall be made to the Building
Department on a form provided by the Building Department and shall be
accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars (SI 00.00^. AH Home Occupation
permits shall be issued for a period of three years and may be renewed provided
there is no violation of the provisions of Section 1000. Requests for renewals shall
be submitted to the building Department accompanied by the renewal fee of one
hundred dollars (SI 00.00) prior to the expiration of the permit.]
Explanation: To allow the continued operation ofhome based businesses in residentially zoned districts
while also regulating the size and scope ofhome occupation business activities.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-41 . Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 13 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Amend ARTICLE XIV: IMPACT FEE ASSESSMENT
Section 1410. Imposition of Roadway Improvement Impact Fee.
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C. The roadway improvement impact fee [for retail use] shall be assessed for newdevelopment to compensate the Town of Plaistow for roadway improvements constructed
or to be constructed in anticipation ofnew growth.
Section 1420. Computation of Impact Fee.
A. The amount of the roadway improvement impact fee shall be determined by an
Impact Fee Schedule prepared in accordance with the methodology established in the
study as prepared for the Planning Board by Vanasse & Associates. Inc. and as outlined
below.
TABLE I Add [ Retail Use ] Impact Fee per Square Foot ofDevelopment
Route 125 Between Route 125 North of
Project Size State Line and Westville Road Westville Road
to 50,000 s.f. $1.10 $0.87
50,001 to 100,000 sf 0.87 0.69
100,000+ sf 0.74 0.59
Add[C. The amount of roadway fee for all other uses will be established by the
Planning Board traffic study Impact Fee consultant]
Section 1430. Payment of Impact Fee.
No building permit shall be issued for new development until the impact fee has been
assessed by the Planning Board and full payment has been received by the Town of
Plaistow, or until the feepayer has established a mutually acceptable schedule for
payment [unless waived under Section 1410b .]
Explanation: This article is being amended to make the ordinance match the Vanasse & Associates, Inc.
study upon which the ordinance was based.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-42. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 14 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Add a new Section - Article XV - School District Impact Fee Assessment
Section 1500. Applicability of Article
The following regulations shall govern the assessment fees for the Town ofPlaistow's
share ofthe Timberlane Regional School District's capital improvements. These fees are
authorized by RSA 674:21, V as an innovative land use control. These fees are a direct
result of a Timberlane Regional School District approved study performed by Bruce C.
Mayberry called "Methodology For The Calculation of School Impact Fees In the Towns
of the Timberlane Regional School District", Final Report, September 22, 1997. Newresidential growth development shall be assessed a proportional share of school district
capital improvement costs which are a result of increasing student population in the
District. Note both terms, District and School District, shall be synonymous with
Timberlane Regional School District throughout this section of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Section 1510. Imposition of School District Impact Fees
A. Any person who seeks new residential development upon adoption of this article is
hereby required to pay a School District capital impact fee in the manner and amount set
forth in Section 1520.
B. The Planning Board may grant a full or partial waiver of impact fee payments if the
Board agrees that the full impact fee is not appropriate.
C. The School District impact fee shall be assessed for new residential development to
compensate the Town of Plaistow for its share of the School District's capital costs for
those capital costs constructed or to be constructed in anticipation ofnew growth.
Section 1520. Computation of Impact Fees
A. The amount ofthe School District impact fee shall be determined by an Impact Fee
Schedule prepared in accordance with the Methodology established in the Study
referenced in Section 1500 of the Article and summarized for the Town ofPlaistow
below:
TABLE 2 - SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPACT FEES
Units in Structure/Building Type Impact Fee Assessment Per Unit
Single Family Detached (Single Family
House)
$2916
Single Family Attached (Condo or Town
House)
$1899
Duplex (2-unit) $2269
3-4 Unit (Condo or Apartment) $1812
5+ Units (Condo or Apartment) $1057
Manufactured Housing $1795
Section 1530 - Payment ofImpact Fee
No building permit shall be issued for new development until the impact fee has been
assessed by the Planning Board for subdivisions or by the Building Inspector for single
family lots and full payment has been received by the Town of Plaistow, or until the
feepayer has established a mutually acceptable schedule for payment unless waived under
Section 1510b.
Section 1540 - Appeals
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A. If a feepayer elects to dispute the amount of the impact fee, the feepayer may prepare
and submit to the Planning Board an independent fee calculation study for the newdevelopment activity which is proposed. The Planning Board shall review such study
and render its decision. All costs incurred by the Town for the review of such a study
shall be paid by the feepayer.
Section 1550 - Administration ofFunds Collected
A. All funds collected shall be properly identified and promptly transferred for deposit in
a School District Impact Fee Account and shall be used solely for the purposes specified
and as outlined in the Study referenced in Section 1500 of this Article. Impact Fee
accounts shall be special revenue accounts and under no circ*mstances shall such
revenues accrue to the General Fund.
B. The Town Treasurer shall have custody of all fee accounts, and shall pay out the same
only upon written approval ofthe Board of Selectmen.
C. The Town Treasurer shall record all fees paid, by date ofpayment and the name ofthe
person making payment, and shall maintain an updated record of the current ownership,
tax map and lot reference number of properties for which fees have been paid under this
Article for a period of at least six (6) years.
D. At the end of each fiscal year, the Town Treasurer shall make a report to the Board of
Selectmen, giving a particular account of all "School District" improvement impact fee
transactions during this year.
E. In the event that bonds or similar instruments have been issued for identified school
district improvements which were constructed in anticipation ofnew development,
impact fees may be used to pay debt service on such bonds or similar debt instruments.
Section 1560 - Refund of Fees Paid
A. The owner ofrecord ofproperty for which an impact fee has been paid shall be
entitled to a refund of that fee or a portion of that fee, plus accrued interest where:
(1) The impact fee or some remaining portion of the impact fee has not been
encumbered or legally bound to be spent for the purpose for which it was collected within
a period of six (6) years from the date of the final payment of the fee; or total fee
(2) The Town has failed, within the period of six (6) years from the date of final
payment of such total fee, to appropriate the non-impact fee share of related capital
improvement costs.
B. The Board of Selectmen shall, annually, provide all owners ofrecord who are due a
refund, written notice of the amount due, including accrued interest.
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Section 1570 - Additional Assessments
Payment of a school district improvement impact fee does not restrict the Town or the
Planning Board in requiring other payments from the feepayer, including such payments
relating to the costs of the extensions ofwater and sewer mains, or the construction of
roads or streets or necessary drainage work or other infrastructure and facilities
specifically benefiting the development as required by the subdivision or site plan review
regulations.
Section 1580 - Review
The Impact Fee Assessment Schedule shall be periodically reviewed by the Planning
Board, using the methodology established in the Study referenced in Section 1500 and
summarized in Table 2 - Section 1520.
Explanation: This ordinance will assess new residential development an impact fee to help offset the
capital portion of Plaistow's portion of the Timberlane Regional School District assessment.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-43. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 15 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
AMEND AND RENUMBER ARTICLE XV TO ARTICLE XVI:
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ORDINANCESection 1620. DEFINITIONS
5) "Height"
Shall mean, when referring to a tower or other structure, the
distance measured from ground level to the highest point on the
tower or other structure, even if said highest point is an antenna.
["Height shall not exceed two hundred (200) feet".]
Section 1 630. SITING STANDARDS
1630:1 General
The uses listed in this section are deemed to be permitted uses that mayrequire further review under this ordinance in accordance with
Section VII CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS . However, all such uses
must comply with other applicable ordinances and regulations of Plaistow
(including Site Plan Review). The following tables represent the siting
standards for the listed uses as delineated by the district in which they are
located in Plaistow.
1. Principal or Secondary Use
Subject to this Ordinance, an applicant who successfully obtains
permission to site under this ordinance the Zoning Ordinance as a
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second and permitted use may construct telecommunications
facilities in addition to the existing permitted use. Antennas and
towers may be considered either principal or secondary uses. Adifferent existing use or an existing structure on the same lot shall
not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such lot.
(For purposes of dctcimining whether the installation of a tower
or antenna complies with—district development regulations,
including but not limited to set back requirements, lot coverage
requirements, and other such requirements, the dimensions of the
entire lot shall control, even though the antennas or towers may be
located on leased parcels within such lots.—Towers that -are
constructed, and antennas that arc installed, in accordance with
the provisions of this ordinance, shall not be deemed to constitute
the expansion ofa nonconforming use or structure. Nor shall such
facilities be deemed to be an "accessory use".)
1630:2 Use Districts
New Tower
Construction
Co-location on
Preexisting
Tower
Co-location on
Existing
Structure3
Commercial I
District
PCU P 1^-to [PCU]
Industrial District
[which abuts
125]
{Xi [PCU1 P PCU
Residential
District
X m to m {PGU} to [X}
(Telecom (PCJ J) m {P€U}[r^UJ
P = Permitted Use without Conditional Use Permit
PCU = Permitted Use with Conditional Use Permit
X = Prohibited
]An antenna may be located on a tower, newly constructed, under this Ordinance.
An antenna may be located on a preexisting tower, constructed prior to the
adoption of this ordinance.3An antenna may be located on other existing structures with certain limitations
{(Sec Section 1530:3 below) .}
( ITlic Telecom Overlay is delineated by thefollowing textual description or as
depicted on the Official Zoning map as Telecom Overlay or "TO ".}
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(1630:3 Height Requirement:
These requirements and limitations shall preempt all other height
limitations as required by the Plaistow Zoning Ordinance and shall apply
These height requirements may beonly to telecommunications facilities. ight requirements may-
waived through the Conditional Use Permit process only if the intent of
the Ordinance is preserved (e.g.—where a 200' tower would not increase
adverse impacts but provide a greater opportunity for co location) in
accordance with Section 1570 Waivers?
New Tower
Construction
Co location on
Preexisting Tower
Co location on
Existing Structure
Commercial I
Distinct
±8& Current Height +
±5%Current Height
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20%Current Height +
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Section 1640. APPLICABILITY
1640:1 Public Property.
[Antennas or towers located on property owned, leased, or otherwise
controlled by the Town may be exempt from the requirements of this
ordinance, except that uses arc only pcimittcd in the zones and areas as
delineated in Section 1530:2. TJiis partial exemption shall be available if
a license or lease authorizing such antenna or tower has been approved
by the governing body and the governing body elects subject to state law
and local ordinance, to seek the partiaC exemption from this Ordinance]
[Town owned, leased or controlled antennas and/or towers located on
property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the Town may be
exempt from the requirements of this ordinance. This exemption
shall be available if a license or lease authorizing such antenna or
tower has been approved by the governing body and the governing
body elects, subject to state law and local ordinance, to seek the
exemption from this Ordinance.]
1640:2 Amateur Radio: Receive-Only Antennas.
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This ordinance shall not govern any tower, or the installation of any
antenna that is {under 70 feet in height and) owned and operated by a
federally-licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for
receive only antennas. This application adopts the provisions and
limitations as referenced in RSA 674:16, IV.
Explanation: These changes bring our existing Telecommunication Ordinance into full compliance with
the Federal Telecom Act of 1996.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-44. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 16 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Add a new Section - Article XVII - Adult Oriented Business
Section 1710: Purpose
To limit the location of Adult Oriented Businesses.
Section 1720: Definitions
Al Adult Arcade - any place to which the public is permitted or invited where in coin-
operated or slug-operated or electronically, electrically, or mechanically controlled still or
motion picture machines, projectors, or other imageproducing devices are maintained to
show images to five or fewer persons per machine at any one time, and where the images
displayed are distinguished or characterized by the depicting or describing sexual
activities or anatomical areas.
A2 Adult Bookstore or Adult Video Store - a commercial establishment which, as one of
its principle business purposes, offers for sale or rental for any form of consideration any
one or more of the following:
a. Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, or photographs, films,
motion picture, video cassettes or video reproductions, slides, CD-ROMS, or other visual
representations which depict or describe sexual activities or anatomical areas.
b. Instruments, devices or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection
with sexual activities.
A3 Adult Cabaret - a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar commercial establishment
which regularly features:
a Persons who appear in a state ofnudity or semi-nudity
b. Live performances which are characterized by the exposure of anatomical
areas or by sexual activities.
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c. Films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, CD-ROMS, or other
photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of
sexual activities or anatomical areas.
A4 Adult Oriented Business - an Adult Arcade, Adult Bookstore or Adult Videostore,
Adult Caberet, Adult Theater, or sexual encounter center.
A5 Adult Theater - a theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar commercial
establishment which regularly features persons who appear in a state ofnudity or semi-
nudity or live performances which are characterized by the exposure of anatomical areas
or by sexual activities.
SI Sexual Encounter Center - a business or commercial enterprise that, as one of its
primary business purposes, offers for any form of consideration:
a. Physical contact in the form of wrestling or tumbling between persons of the
same or opposite sex.
b. Activities between two or more people when one or more of the persons is in a
state of nudity or semi-nudity.
Section 1730: Requirements
An adult oriented business use, in addition to all other requirements of this
ordinance, shall, prior to a request for a special exception demonstrates compliance with
the following requirements:
1. No sexually oriented business use shall be located within 500 feet from any
property line of the following uses:
a. A public, religious or private school or similar education facility.
b. Licensed group day care facility (no age restriction).
c. A public park, public recreation field or similar publicly owned facility.
d. A religious institution or place ofworship.
e. Any Residential zone or use.
f. A mixed Residential/Business zone
2. There shall be a rninimum of 1,000 feet between any two adult oriented
businesses.
3. In addition to the conditions for special exceptions, the following conditions
shall also apply:
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a. The site shall be maintained daily in a condition that is free and clear of any
sexual paraphernalia or packaging.
b. Signs shall not visually depict any person in a "State ofNudity" or "Semi-
Nudity." Signs shall not depict any written sexually oriented material.
ARTICLE V: Establishment of Districts & District Regulations
Amend Table 504.2 "CI" - Commercial I
B. Uses
Under Allowed by Special Exception -
Add: 24. Adult Oriented Business
Explanation: The Town of Plaistow does not currently have an ordinance that specifically addresses any
proposals for adult oriented business. This ordinance will give the Planning Board the ability to
appropriately locate these businesses in order to limit the possibility of adverse affects on our community.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-45. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 17 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town Zoning Ordinance as follows?
Remove the 500' Medium Density Residential "MDR" zone line, as the Planning Board
interpreted in petitioned Article 46, between Walton Road and Plaistow Road/Route 125
Northeast and Southwest ofMain Street to Commercial I "CI" per the Master Plan
beginning at the center line ofWalton Road and concluding at the center line of Plaistow
Road/route 125 so that the CI/MDR zone line will run southwest on Walton Road to the
center point ofDanville Road, then northwest to the lot line between the properties
described as Tax Map 33, Block 1, Lot 1 owned by Richard J. Rurak and Tax Map 33,
Block 1, Lot 2 owned by Aline E. Menasian, running southwest to 500' back from the
center line of Danville Road to the Current CI zone line.
Explanation: To maintain a 500' width of the Commercial I "CI" zone along Route 125 and to be
consistent with the Master Plan.
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
\X>sx
yvA<
KVVOQRxvArea to Remove500' MDR Zone Line
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Article 98-46. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 18 as proposed by the
Planning Board for an amendment to Renumber and Classify current zoning regulations
for the purposes of orderly reference?
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-47. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 19 as proposed by the
Planning Board to adopt the provisions ofR.S.A. 674:51 II (d) authorizing the governing
body to establish and amend fees for building permits and all related permits?
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-48. Are you in favor of the adoption ofAmendment No. 20 as proposed by
the Planning Board to adopt the provisions ofR.S.A. 674:52 VI authorizing the Building
Inspector to adopt updates or revisions to already adopted building codes?
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
Article 98-49. Shall the town vote to eliminate two positions so as to reduce the Elected
Planning Board from seven (7) members to five (5) members if approved to be
implemented pursuant to RSA 673:5 II and RSA 673:2 II?
(RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING BOARD)
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<S!sf/lSZje*^
Given under our hands and seal this 21st day of January in the year of our Lord, OneThousand and Nine Hundred and Ninety-eight.
George E. Melvin, Chairman
Charles L. Blinn, Jr.
Merilyn P. Senter
Barbara Hobbs
~<s^*^z^^z^^ jfrSs^ZS Lawrence W. Gil
CkcJ. < P/bu/r*-^ ^
isj*yPlaistow, New Hampshire
January 21, 1998
A true copy - Attest
// P/3j0^~
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George E. Melvin, Chairman
Charles L. Blinn, Jr.
Merilyn P. Senter
Barbara Hobbs
Lawrence W. Gil
Plaistow, New Hampshire
January 21, 1998
We hereby certify that we gave notice to the inhabitants within named to meet at the time
and place for the purpose, within mentioned, by posting up an attached copy at the Plaistow
Post Office, Plaistow Public Library, and Plaistow Town Hall, being public places in said
Town on the 22n
day of January in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and
Ninety-eight.
George E. Melvin, Chairman
Charles L. Blinn, Jr.
Merilyn P. Senter
Barbara Hobbs
Lawrence W. Gil
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIREDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DIVISIONP.O. Box 11 22
Concord, NH 03302-1122
(603) 271-3397
FormMS-7
BUDGET FORM FOR TOWNS WHICH HAVE ADOPTED THEPROVISIONS OF RSA 32:14 THROUGH 24
OF
BUDGET OF THE TOWNPLAISTOW N.H.
Appropriations and Estimates of Revenue for the Ensuing Year January 1 , 1 998 to December 31 , 1 998 or for Fiscal Year
from 19 to 19
IMPORTANT: Please read RSA 32:5 applicable to all municipalities
1
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Use this form to list the entire budget in the appropriate recommended or not recommended area.
This means the operating budget and all special and individual warrant articles must be posted.
2. Hold at least one public hearing on this budget.
3. When completed, a copy of the budget must be posted with the warrant. Another copy must be placed
on file with the Town Clerk, and a copy sent to the Department of Revenue Administration at the
address above.
THIS BUDGET SHALL BE POSTED WITH THE TOWN WARRANT
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