Annual report of the Town of Richmond, New Hampshire

2011·6.2 MB·English

by  Richmond (N.H. : Town)

Annual Reports of
ICHMOND
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For Year Ending December 31, 2010
Memory
In of
Robert "Bob" VanBrocklin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Town Officers 2
Warrant 5
Budget MS-6 9
Summary Inventory ofValuation MS- 16
Town Meeting & Election Results - 201 17
Report ofAppropriations Actually Voted MS-2 - 2009 27
Department ofRevenue - Tax Rate Calculation 29
Tax Rate Breakdown - Tax Collector 30
Statement ofRevenues 3
Balance Sheet-2010 32
Selectmen's Report 33
Town Clerk's Reports 34
Tax Collector's Reports 35
Treasurer's Report 37
Payments in Detail 40
Road Agent's Report 45
Trustees ofTrust Funds Reports 46
Library Reports 48
Archives Report 50
Police Department Report 5
Rescue Squad Report 52
Cemetery Report 53
Conservation Commission Report 54
Planning Board Report 55
Zoning Board ofAdjustment Report 56
Recreation Committee Report 57
Solid Waste Management Report 58
Reports ofOutside Agencies 59
Vital Statistics 66
Town Clerk's Receipts 69
Property Inventory 70
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TOWN OFFICERS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010
Auditor
Vachon.Clukav&Co.,PC
BeachCommittee
KathleenWhitham 20I2
WaldenWhitham 2013
Building Inspector
BoardofSelectmen
CemeteryCommittee
GeraldineLutz,Chair 201IE
BeverlyHart 2012E
MarciaLee 2013E
CivilDefense Director
RobertCoy 2011
CommunityParkCommission
JCBoudreau 2011
Ron Raymond 2012
Mark Beauregard 2013
ConservationCommission
JeffreyTaylor.Chair 2011
Richard Drew 2012
AndrewPowers 2012
CustodianoftheRichmond250Cane
PamelaGoodell 2011
FireChief
MichaelPearsall 2013
KevinDuffy,Deputy 2011
ForestFireWarden
EdAtkins 201
Michael Bailey. Deputy 2011
Jim Mountford,Deputy 201
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Michael Pearsall,Deputy 201
Herbert(Buzz)Shaw,Deputy 201
HealthOfficer
MarkBeauregard 201
HomeHealthCare
Vacant
InspectorsofElection
DavidGraves 2012
JudithGraves 2012
John Marsden 2012
RichardLewis 2012
Henry Lescynski 2012
Richard Drew,Alternate 201.2
Janice Maroni, Alternate 2012
Librarian
WendyO'Brien
LibraryTrustees
TraceyTryba 201IE
MarieJuhlin 2012E
BonnieMcCarthy 2013E
LifeSafetyInspector
Herbert(Buzz)Shaw 201
Moderator
PeterMajoy 2012E
MRSDBudgetCommittee
NeilMoriartv 201IE
MRSDBoard
JamesCamie 201IE
Municipal BuildingCommittee
Vacant
OverseerofthePoor
RichmondBoardofSelectmen
PlanningBoard
Richard Drew,Chair 201IE
Richard Lewis.ViceChair 2012E
Mark Beauregard.Secretary 201IE
RobertCoy 2012E
PeterMajoy 2013E
NormaThibodeau 2013E
WesleyVaughan,ExOfficio 2011
WilliamWatt.Alternate 2011
GeraldirieLutz.Alternate 2012
LudaerMorin.Alternate 2012
JCBoudreau.ExOfficioAit. 2011
PoliceDept.
AndrewWood.Chief 2011
JohnMeiia 2011
Brendan Bosquet.Sargent 2013
Nicolas Weeks 2013
VictorMalavet 2013
PoliceCommission
Kim Mattson 2011
RecreationCommittee
JCBoudreau 2011
JulieSwanson 2012
HeatherRemick 2013
RescueSquad
Terri O'Rorke,Captain
Herbert(Buzz)Shaw. 1'' Lieutenant
RetentionCommittee
Steve Boscarino 2011
WesVaughan 2011
JC Boudreau 2012
AnnetteTokunaga 2012
HeatherRemick 2013
Sandra Gillis 2013
RoadAgent
Dana aylor 2011
I
SafetN Committee
JC Boudreau 2012
Annette Ibl 2013
Beverlj Ifart 2012
Wend) O'Brien 2013
Brad Grinstead 2011
Selectboard
Wesley Vaughui 201IE
j<' Boudreau,( h'aii 20121
Sandra Gillis 201 l|
SouthwestRegionalPlanningCommission(SWRPC)Representative
LudserMorin 2011
SupervisorsoftheChecklist
MelissaHerman 2012E
BeverlyHart 2014E
JosephTonweber 2016E
TaxCollector
SteveBoscarino 2011
DeniseNolan,Deputy 2011
TownClerk
AnnetteTokunaga 2012E
PamelaGoodell,Deputy 2011
Treasurer
HeatherRemick 2013E
Janel Swanson,Deputy 2012
TrusteeoftheTrustFunds
DebraColl,Chair 2012E
LynnAdams 2011E
VoluntaryEnerevCommittee
Susan Marsden 2011
VictoriaProvost 2011
JackMarsden 2012
TheresaMajoy 2012
PeterMajoy 2013
John Boccalini 2013
Welfare Administrator
SandraGillis 2011
WinchesterSolidWasteRepresentative
WesVaughan 2011
ZoningBoardofAdjustment
SandraPerry,Chair 2013
AlanSchmidt.ViceChair 2011
TheresaMorin 2011
LloydCondon 2013
Kathryn McWhirk,Alternate 2013
Stan Pogorzelski,Alternate 2011
JeanTandy,Alternate 2012
Russell Provost,Alternate 2013
ZoningComplianceOfficer
Matthew Drew 201
1.
THESTATEOFNEW HAMPSHIRE
TOWNOFRICHMOND
TOWNWARRANT
MARCH 20LI
Thepollswillopenfrom 11:00AMto7:00PM
Totheinhabitantsofthe TownofRichmond,intheCountyofCheshire,insaidStateofNewHampshire,qualifiedtovoteintownaffairs:
YouareherebynotifiedtomeetattheVeteransHallinsaidRichmondonTuesday,the8,hofMarchnextbetweeneleven(11:00)o'clockinthe
forenoonandseven(7:00)o'clockintheafternoontoactonthefollowingsubjects:
Article1. TochooseallnecessaryTownOfficersfortheyearensuing.
AmendmentstotheZoning Ordinance
Article2. AreyouinfavoroftheadoptionofAmendment 1 asproposedbythePlanningBoardfortheTownZoningOrdinanceasfollows:
Article401.7addsthedelineationoftheHouseofWorshiptotheResidentialDistrict. 1657addsthedefinitionforHouseofWorship,and401.6
and 1101.1 arebothamendedtoremoveHouseofWorship.
401.7-Residential District: NotwithstandinganyotherprovisioninthisOrdinance,housesofworship(seedefinition 1657)shallbepermittedb\
rightinanareaalongthemajorhighwaysinRichmond.NH,Routes 1\9and32,allbuildingsandinfrastructure,includingparkingand
impermeablesurfacesshall belocatedonlandwithin500feetofthesaidhighwaysright-of-way.
1657-Definitions:Housesofworshipshallbedefinedasabuildingsetapartforpublicworship,avenueforanyreligiousgroupthatcanprovide
writtendocumentation(501(c)(3))thattheUSInternalRevenueServicehasdeterminedthatitqualifiesforthetaxexemptstatusasareligious
organization.Dwellingsforresidentialpurposesasaprincipalusedonotqualifyasahouseofworshipevenifreligiousinstructionisprovided
therebecausesuchinstructionisconsideredincidentaltotheprincipal useofthestructure.
401.6-Residential District: Manufacturing,Commercial usemaybepermitted,bySpecialException,subjecttotheconditionsofsection I101.1
ofthisordinance. [AdoptedMarch 12. 19961 IRevised-March 12,2002)
1101.1 -BoardofAdjustmentPowersandDuties-SpecialExceptions:TheRichmondBoardofAdjustmentmay,inappropriatecasesand
subjecttoappropriateconditionsandsafeguards,makespecialexceptionstothetermsofthisOrdinancetopermit manufacturingandcommercial
useintheresidentialdistrict.Allexceptionsshall bemadeinharmonywiththegeneralpurposeandintentofthisordinanceandshall bein
accordancewiththegeneralorspecificrulescontainedintheordinance.All lotsize,frontage,setbacksandotherrequirements,asstatedinthis
ordinanceforresidentialdwellings,shallapplyasaminimumtospecialexceptions.Theboard,inactingonanapplication, shalldeterminethat
thefollowingcriteriaaremet: IRevised March 12. 1996][Revised March 14,20001IRevised -March 12.2002|
nYes oNo
Recommendedl>\ thePlanningBoard
Article.?. AreyouinfavoroftheadoptionofAmendment2asproposedbxpetitionfortheTownZoningOrdinanceasfollows:
Add401 7 Housi ol Worshipshallbepermitted.
Amend401.6 toprovide"manufacturingandcommercial usemaybepermittedIn Special l xception,subjecttotheconditionsofsection I1(11
ofthisOrdinance"(removing housesol worship").
Amend I I<>|.I 10remove andusestorhousesol worship."
Yes UNO
Not Recommendedb) thePlanningHoard
Article4. Arcyou m i.imh oftheadoptionofAmendment3asproposedfrypetitionfortheTownZoningOrdinanceasfollows
Addanewsection401.8 Schoolsshall bepermitted
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L'Yes aNo
NotRecommendedbythePlanningBoard
Article5. AreyouinfavoroftheadoptionofAmendment4asproposedbypetitionfortheTownZoningOrdinanceasfollows:
AddanewsectionunderArticle 16-Definitionstoprovidenewparagraph 1657HouseofWorship-realpropertyusedforreligiousexercise
regardlessofreligiousdenominationorcreed.
DYes dNo
NotRecommendedbythePlanningBoard
TOWN OF RICHMOND TOWN WARRANT MARCH201
FurtheryouareherebynotifiedtomeetattheVeteransHallonFriday,the11*ofMarchnextatseven(7:00)o'clockintheafternoonto
actonthebusinessmattersoftheTown(Articles6-49).
Article6. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$48,692forExecutiveSalariesandExpenses.
Article7. ToseeiftheTownwillvoteloraiseandappropriatethesumof$47.137forElection.RegistrationandVitalStatistics.
Articles. ToseeiftheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$61.656forFinancialAdministration,includingtaxcollector,
treasurer,auditor,assessingandutilityassessment.
Article9. ToseeiftheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$55,000forDamagesandLegalExpenses.
Article10. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$9,463forLocalandRegionalPlanningandZoning.
Article 11. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$36,667forGeneralGovernmentBuildings.
Article12. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$14,820forCemeteries,withS1.000tocomefromtheCemetery
TrustLund,and$75tocomefromtheEarlR.HowardMemorialTrustLund.
Article13. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$22,173forUnemployment.WorkersCompensationandLiability
Insurance.
Article 14. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$89,144forthePoliceDepartment.
Article 15. ToseeiftheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$14.600fortheRescueSquadandAmbulanceServices.
Article 16. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$28,000fortheFireDepartment.
Article17. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$500fortheZoningComplianceOfficer,withtheamounttocome
fromsurplus.
Article 18. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesutnof$10.000forEmergencyManagement,tobeoffsetbyfundsfromthe
VermontYankeeRadiological ManagementReimbursementFund.
Article 19. ToseeiftheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$1,500forMeadowoodCountyAreaFireDepartment.
.
Article20. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$180,000forHighwaysandStreetsforthepurposeoffundingroad
repairandmaintenanceprograms,tobeoffsetbythestatehighwayblockgrant;andfurthertoauthorizetheBoardofSelectmentocontractfor
keepingTownhighwaysandbridges,oranypartthereof,maintainedandrepaired,perRSA231:6I
Article21. ToseeiftheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumofS1.000forStreetLighting.
Article22. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof560,608forSolidWasteDisposal.
Article23. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumofS500fortheHealthDepartment.
Article24. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof59.000forDirect Assistance,withtheamounttobeoffsetbysurplus.
Article25. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof5850fortheCommunityParkCommission,withtheamounttocome
fromsurplus.
Article26. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$600fortheRecreationCommittee.
Article27. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumofS800fortheBeachcommittee.
Article28. Toseeifthe Townwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof528.422fortheRichmondLibrary.
Article29. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$1,000forInterestonTaxAnticipationNotes,withtheamountto
comefromsurplus.
Article30. Toseeitthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate54.000toconductenergyauditsbyArbogastEnergyAuditingCompany:the
appropriationisfundedcompletelybya54,000grantawardedtotheTowntoconductthisenergyaudit.RecommendedbytheSelectmen
Article31. Toseeifthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$8.4.50toconductaperambulationofthetown,perRSA51:2. Recommended
bytheSelectmen
Article32. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetocreateanExpendableTrustFundtoexpendmoniesonEnergyRetrofitsofTownBuildings,andto
raiseandappropriate51.000forthatpurpose,andfurthertoseeifthetownwillvotetoappointtheBoardofSelectmenasagentstoexpendfrom
saidfundinthebestinterestofthetown.RecommendedbytheSelectmen
Article33. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof53,000.with51,500tocomefromsurplusand51,500toberaisedby
taxation,forthepurposeofcontractingwithanexpertplanningprofessionaltoreviewtheTownofRichmondZoningOrdinancestoinsure
compliancewithstateandfederallaw;saidappropriationtobenon-lapsingandnon-transferableuntilDecember31,2013.Recommendedbythe
Selectmen.RecommendedbythePlanningandZoningBoards.
Article34. ToseeiftheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumof51000toaddtotheCapitalReserveFund,knownastheFireTruck
Fund,forthepurposeofpurchasingreplacementFire/RescueVehicles. RecommendedbytheSelectmen.
Article35. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof51000toaddtotheCapitalReserveFund,knownasthePolice
VehicleFund,forthepurposeofpurchasingapolicevehicle. RecommendedbytheSelectmen.
Article36. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof51000toaddtotheCapitalReserveFund,knownastheMunicipal
buildingsConstruction/RenovationFundforthepurposeofallowingrenovationsoradditionstoexistingtownbuildingsorconstructionofnew
townbuildings. RecommendedbytheSelectmen.
Article37. Toseeil Ok- [ownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$1000toaddtotheCapital ReserveFund,knownastheHighway
VehicleFund,forthepurposeofpurchasinganew highwayvehicle. RecommendedbytheSelectmen.
Article38. ToseeifiheTownwill votetoraiseandappropriatethesumofS88.I3StoaddtotheCapital ReserveFund,knownastheBridge
ImprovementF-und.forthepurposeol replacingbridgesorStructuralcomponentsthereof. RecommendedbytheSelectmen.
Article39. Toseeilthe ["ownwill volet>>raiseandappropriatethesumof5I(KMItoaddtotheExpendableTrustFund,knownasthe
Emergency UmeFund,lorthepurpose"I maintenanceandrepairofemergencylanes. RecommendedbytheSelectmen
Article40. Tosueit the l<>wnwill votei<>raiseandappropriatethesumof$5,000toaddtotheExpendableTrustFund,knownastheProperty
ReevaluationFundfoi thepunwise<>i reevaluationol'Iownproperties. Recommendedby theSelectmen.
Article41. Tosueit the Fown will votetoraiseandappropriatediesumol $1,500foiHomeHealthcare, HospiceamiCommunity, Service, (by
request)
Article42. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$1,443forbfonadnocfc Iami!) Services fbj requesti
Article43. I" a iftheTownwillvotetoraisi and ippropriatethesumof$1,000fortheMonadnockRegionChildAdvocacyCentei (b)
request)
Article44. Insued dieTownwillvotetoraiseamiappropriatedie sumol $950foi Southwestern< ommunit) Services 'in request)
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Article45. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriatethesumof$500forCourtAppointedSpecialAdvocatesforChildren(CASA).
(byrequest)
Article46. ToseeiftheTownofRichmondNHwill votetoestablishanAgriculturalCommissionpursuanttoRSA674:44e.,whichwould
functionasanadvisoryboard(notregulatory).andthattheSelectBoardshallappointfive(5)regularmembersandthree(3)alternatemembers.
Whereverpossible,themajorityofboththeregularandalternatemembersshallbeorhavebeenactivelyengagedinagriculturalpursuits. Upon
passage,thecurrentmembersoftheRichmondAgriculturalExploratoryCommitteeshallbenominatedtotheAgriculturalCommission.
Subsequently,allnewmembersshallbeselectedfromalistofnomineesprovidedtotheSelectBoardbytheAgriculturalCommissionor
nominatedandappointedbySelectmen,(bypetition)RecommendedbytheSelectmen,RichmondConservationCommission,Richmond
PlanningBoardandtheRuralPreservationCommittee.
Article47. ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$1,000torestoretheinteriorwallofthehistoricalVeteran'sHalltoitsauthentic-
timeperioddecor,(bypetition)NotRecommendedbytheSelectmen.
Article48. TohearanyreportsofAgents,Committees,etc.heretoforechosenandtotakeanyactionthereon.
Article49.Totakeanyactionthatmaylegallycomebeforethemeeting.
Givenunderourhandandsealthis2 stdayofFebruary,intheyearofOurix>rdTwoThousandandEleven.
Selectmen
of
Richmond
Atrue copyofWarrant-Attest:
Selectmen
JC Boudreau Date
of
WesVaughan Date
Richmond
Sandra Gillis Date
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