TOWN OF TEMPLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 

 

MARCH 19, 2024

PLANNING BOARD

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    • FINAL MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING

     

    Board members present: Bruce Kullgren Sr., Rae Barnhisel, A. Pickman, M. Connolly, R. Martin, Ex-Officio Sherry Fiske

     

    Call to Order by B. Kullgren at 7:35 p.m.        

                         

    1. Tedd Petro, new Selectman, came in to thank the Planning Board members for a good experience on the Planning Board.  Petro offered his opinion on the seat he has vacated.  Petro suggested that Susan Pierce, as the third highest vote getter in the election, would be a good person to consider for the vacant seat.

     

    1. Review of the March 5, 2024 minutes.  Move by Barnhisel to approve the March 5, 2024 minutes as amended, second by Pickman and voted in the unanimous affirmative.

     

    1. Kullgren informed the Board that he had spoken to Jim Falicon at the NH-DES regarding the Messina property, M 08 L 008.  It has been determined that the letter to Messina written by Wm. Evans regarding bar sinks will stand.

     

    1. Janelle Cornwell from SWRPC came in for Eric Twarog.  Cornwell reviewed the items that have been completed and the items that need to be completed for the for the master plan.  SWRPC would like to amend the letter of agreement and come to a new completion date approximately Oct. 2024.  Discussion of total acreage of the town.  Cornwell stated that SWRPC and the NH-OSP believe the total acreage figure is 14241.  The Board reviewed a list prepared by Barnhisel on the status of the basic studies chapters of the master plan.  Discussion of how to get the basic studies section finalized followed.  Barnhisel suggested that she meet with Deb Harling to review changes to community facilities, construction materials, traffic & transportation, historic resources and natural resources chapters.  Pickman will meet with Connie Kieley to determine questions that need to be answered regarding population and housing.  Fiske and Martin will meet to work on economic environment.  Cornwell informed the Board that this project could possibly go over budget if the board doesn’t meet the new deadline.  The Board asked Cornwell if she could request that Twarog attend the 4/16/03 meeting to start discussion of the future land use section.  The Board will wrap up the basic studies section and review the 1984 land use at the 4/2/03 meeting.  Kullgren will sign the new contract, with the revised dates, when it is ready.

     

    1. Review of mail. Two notices from other towns regarding cell towers.  A notice from DES regarding Drinking Water Assessment Reports.

     

    1. Discussion of the vacancy left by Tedd Petro.  Kullgren explained that the Planning Board makes the appointments to fill such vacancies until the next town election.  Letters of interest were received from Susan Pierce and Richard Whitcomb.  Kullgren nominated Richard Whitcomb, second by Connolly.  Barnhisel nominated Susan Pierce, second by Fiske.  Kullgren called for a vote – Barnhisel and Fiske for Susan Pierce.  Kullgren, Connolly, Martin and Pickman for Richard Whitcomb.

     

    1. Move by Connolly to appoint Kullgren as Chairman, second by Pickman and voted 6 for 1 opposed.  Move by Connolly to appoint Martin as Vice Chairman, second by Pickman and voted in the unanimous affirmative.  Move by Connolly to appoint Pickman as Secretary, second by Barnhisel and vote in the unanimous affirmative.

     

     

    MARCH 19, 2024

    PLANNING BOARD

     

    FINAL MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING

     

     

     

    1. Move by Fiske to adjourn, second by Pickman, meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

     

     

    Minutes submitted by Debra Harling.