SOUTH HAMPTON GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS 1989 - 1990 CHAMPS - SOUTHEASTERN NEW HAMPSHIRE BASKETBALL LEAGUE
PHOTOS BY MAGGIE HAYES, COURTESY OF THE AMESBURY NEWS
Town of 1989 Annual Report South Hampton New Hampshire On The Cover: "The Hawks"
The South Hampton girls basketball team Members of the South Hampton boys basketball members are from left rear: Erica Knapp, Karen team are from left rear: Eric Lariviere, Michael Pi- Hesselbadi, Christy Gamble, Angela Moore, Betsy card, Christopher Macaulay, David Noon, Natha- Hoyt and Kelly Outhouse; from left front: Lindsay nael Buxton, David Cassidy and Dean Outhouse;
Packard, Kristina St. Germain, Natalie Verge and from left front: Devin Cardin, Bryan Anderson, Da- Julie Waldron. Missing is Stephanie Reid. nial Theves, Matthew Shoukimas, Matthew Picard, Tyler Pentoliros and Keith Blair.
COACH VITOLD "BIKES " WALLACE Annual Reports
of the
SELECTMEN, TREASURER, COLLECTOR OF TAXES, HIGHWAY AGENT, TOWN CLERK, TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS ALL OTHER TOWN OFFICERS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD
Of the
Town Of SOUTH HAMPTON NEW HAMPSHIRE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st 1989
Printed By The Whittier Press 101 Market Street Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Town Officers 3 General Information for Residents 4 Town Warrant 6 Town Budget 18 Sources of Revenue 22 Supplemental Scfiedule 23 Summary Inventory of Valuation 24 Statement of Appropriations 25 Comparative Statement 26 Financial Report 27 Schedule of Town Property 28 Audit Report 29 1989 Annual Town Meeting 30 Town Clerks Report 36 Tax Collectors Report 37 Treasurers Report 43 Summary of Payments 45 Summary of Receipts 51 Selectmen Report 52 Trust Funds 53 Highway Agents Report 55 Library Report 57 Southeast Regional Refuse Disposal District Report 61 Fire Warden Report 62 Fire Chiefs Report 63 Police Report 65 1989 Building Permits 67 Conservation Commission 68 Statistical Data 70 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School District Officers 72 School District Warrant 73 Annual Report of the School Board 76 School Budget 80 Budget Proposal 82 Annual Financial Report 89 General Fund 90 1989 School District Meeting Report 92 Salaries - Shares 95 Administrative Expenses 96 Auditors Report 97 Principals Report 100 Teaching Staff 102 Staff Salaries 103 Salaries Schedules 104 School Memberships 105 Statistical Data 108 TOWN OFFICERS SELECTMEN E. JoAnn Hill '90 Vincent H. Early '91 unfilled vacancy '92 Michael G. Santosuosso served until January 1990
TOWN CLERK TAX COLLECTOR Carol A. Baker '90 Andrea Condon '92 TREASURER MODERATOR Mary Mertinook '90 Horace Cressy '90
HIGHWAY AGENT CONSTABLE John Santosuosso John Santosuosso
TRUSTEES OF THE CEMETERY TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS Walter M. Hill Peter Oldak Fredrick Kozacka, Jr. Peter Bryant Walter M. Hill
BUDGET COMMITTEE TRUSTEES OF THE LIBRARY Walter F. Shivik '90 Martha Anderson '92 Lutz Wallem '92 Madeline Burrill '90 Albert Blackadar (appointed) Linda Blair '91
SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST: Pamela Noon '94 David St. Germain Gary Crosby '90 (served to December 1989)
APPOINTED POSITIONS POLICE
Wayne Theriault , Chief , Scot Peltier, Richard Scribner, Michael Frost
FIRE CHIEF STATE FOREST FIRE WARDEN John Gamble John Gamble - Albert Gray, Deputy
HEALTH OFFICER BUILDING INSPECTOR Walter Shivik William Brunet
PLANNING BOARD Gary Crosby, Chairman '91, Dennis Blair '90 Lawrence Baker '91 Ilsa Briggs '92
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Cornelia Courtney, Chairman '90, Robert Nelson '91 Nancy Dixon '90 Phyllis Butt '91 Donald Currier '92 -alternate- Carol McCarthy '92
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE George Briggs, Chairman '90 Norman Marble '92 James Van Bokkelen '92 Lee Knapp '91
SRRDD/SRSWD REPRESENTATIVE RECYCLE COMI'IITTEE Walter M. Hill P.K. Erickson, Chairman Elizabeth Currier, John Longo Cornelia Courtney GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS Because the general public are often unaware of various laws and regulations, the Town of South Hampton has prepared the follow- ing list as a guide for those considering actions for which some regulatory system is in place. This list is for information only and the public should consult the appropriate officials' or boards for further details.
Wetlands No digging, filling Permit approval or other flow modif- by Conservation ication in wetlands Commission as defined by Land use Ordinances Subdivision Must meet reguirements Planning Board of zoning ordinances and regulations Home Occupation Use of home for Board of Adjustment business
Commercial Zone Commercial Development Planning Board (Site Plan Review) Building Permit No construction until Building Inspector
( Incl . demolition) permit is fully signed Occupancy Permit No occupancy or use of Building Inspector new or modified build- ing until approved Historic District No construction or mod- Historic District ifications in those dis- Commission tricts without approval Septic Systems Must meet Town and Health Officer State standards
Sand & Gravel Must have permit for Planning Board Earth Removal excavation Bonfires No burning without Fire Wardens permit Timber Harvest Yield Tax Selectmen limits on cutting
Motor Vehicle Reg . Annual renewal Town Clerk Dog License Dogs must have rabies shot Refuse Disposal Weekly pickup Selectmen Thurs. limitations on volume and type Junk Cars No more than two unreg- Selectmen istered vehicles on lot Stray animals Dogs must be controlled Police on owners property
Please refer to directory of officers and appointees for individual names. Also additional information will be found in various reports from officials. SOUTH HAMPTON FREE LIBRARY Tel, 394-7319 note: this is a new telephone number
Hours: Monday 7-9p.m.
Wednesday 12:30p.m. - 4 7-9 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Schedule of regularly held board meetings Unless otherwise notified all meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.
OFFICES OF SELECTMEN, TOWN CLERK AND TAX COLLECTOR Tel. 394-7696
Selectmen: 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Tuesdays of the month
Planning Board: 1st Tuesday of the month
Zoning Board of Appeals :3rd Thursday of the month
Conservation Commission: 3rd Monday of the month
Individuals wishing to be heard by at a meeting should call in advance to be placed on the agenda. Arrangements may be made by contacting the Chairman or by calling the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk & Tax collector:
Hours: Monday and Tuesday evening 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoon 12:30-2 p.m.
Friday morning 9:30-11:30 p.m. WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SOUTH HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 1990 To the inhabitants of the Town of South Hampton in the County of Rockingham, in said State, qualified to vote in Town affairs:
You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Town on Tuesday the 13th of March 1990 at one o'clock in the afternoon to act on Articles 1, 2-1,2-2,2-3,2-4,2-5.
You are also hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in said Town on Wednesday, the 14th of March at 7:30 in the evening to act on Article 3 and all subsequent articles.
1. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing.
2-1. Are you in favor of the adoption of the amendment to Article IV as proposed by the Planning Board which reads as follows:
To amend Section 5 of Article IV of the Zoning Regulations to read as follows:
5. HOME OCCUPATIONS
a. PURPOSE ; The purpose of this section Is to balance the right of residents to live in a tranquil neighborhood against the right of their neighbors to use their homes for meaningful economic pursuits. To achieve this balance, home occupations must comply with the require- ments of this Section 5.
b. DEFINITION ; A home occupation is a profession or service occupation carried out wholly or in part from the home which Is clearly accessary and subordinate to the residential use of the property.
c. ADMINISTRATION ; A resident must obtain a special exception and an annual permit to operate a home occupation.
(1) The Zoning Board of Adjustment may Issue a home occupation special exception only after a public hearing (with public notice pursuant to RSA 675:7) and after it has determined the requirements of Section 5 are met. (2) After receiving a home occupation special exception, a resident must obtain an annual permit to operate the home occupation from the Selectmen during the second quarter of the calendar year. The permit cost is $25.00 a year.
d. ENFORCEMENT : The Board of Selectmen shall enforce this section. Any person who violates the requirements of Section 5 shall be fined $100 for each offense. Each day that a violation Is continued shall constitute a separate offense. No action may be brought about under this provision unless the alleged offender has been given at least 7 days notice from the Selectmen by certified mail, return receipt requested, that a violation exists.
e. PERMITTED HOME OCCUPATIONS : No more than one of the following home occupations (per property) is permitted. (1) Medical and dental offices. (2) Other professional offices, Including lawyer, engineer, architect, or consultant. (3) Tailor, seamstress. (4) Artist or musician. (5) Family day care for up to 6 full-time pre-school children and three part-time school age children. The maximum includes any children under 6 years old who live In the home and any children related to the child care provider who are received for child care. (6) Bookkeeper, accountants, secretarial services. (7) Real estate and Insurance offices. (8) Beauticians and barbers. (9) Art, craft, hobby, and antique shops. (10) Plumbers, masons, electricians, remodeling contractors. (11) Occupations not listed above, but the Zoning Board of Adjustment finds they are similar in nature to those listed above and they otherwise meet the requirements of Section 5.
RESTRICTIONS ; Home occupations must comply with the following restrictions:
(1) The home occupation use must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the property. (2) The home occupation use is limited to the lesser of:
(a) 25% of the combined gross square footage area of the residence which Includes the dwelling, its basement and accessory structures, or (b) 900 square feet. (c) In no event shall the home occupation use in the dwelling Itself exceed 400 square feet.
(3) Only the residents of the dwelling and not more than one (1) non-residents may be employed at the premises. (4) No more than two (2) vehicles may be used in connection with the home occupation.
(a) One of the vehicles may be a two axle truck with a gross vehicle weight of no more than 11,000 pounds as listed on the registration with the State of New Hampshire. Otherwise, they must be conventional small vehicles (autos, vans, pickups, or small panel trucks). (b) A two axle truck must be parked in a garage, but small conventional vehicles may be parked ungaraged.
(5) A sign for a home occupation must be limited to one (1) unllghted sign not to exceed four (4) square feet. (6) There may be no evidence displayed outside the bulldlng(s) of the home occupation including but not limited to there being no storage of inventory, supplies, equipment or materials outside of the buildlng(s). (7) The use may not substantially Increase the dally traffic flow or hazard in the neighborhood. There may be no more than four (4) visiting vehicles on the property at any one time, nor may any public way be used for parking at any time. (8) No home occupation may use or store on the premises In the rural residential district, historic district or residential home In the Industrial, commercial district, explosive, toxic, flammable or otherwise hazardous materials, nor may if offend by emitting smoke, dust, odor, noise, gas, fumes or refined matter.
g. AGRICULTURE ; Section S's restrictions on home occupations shall not apply to farming and related agriculture uses, including roadside sale of products grown or produced on the premises, permitted under Section IV. A. 3.
h. NONCOI^FORMING USES ; Any home occupation In operation on the date the Planning Board posted the hearing notice for Section 5 as amended in 1990 shall not be required to comply with Section 5 as amended, except for the annual permit requirement of Paragraph 5. (c)(2).
However, any noncompliance in effect on the date the Planning Board posted the hearing notice shall comply with Article XII on nonconforming uses. In addition, such operation shall not be relieved from compliance with other State and local regulation.
2-2. Are you in favor of the adoption of the amendment to Article VII as proposed by the Planning Board which reads as follows:
To amend Article VII of the South Hampton Zoning Ordinance to read as follows:
ARTICLE VII: WETLANDS CONSERVATION DISTRICT
A. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this article Is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by controlling and guiding the use of land areas which have been found to be saturated or subjected to high water tables for extended periods of time - Including established and seasonal wetlands.
It is Intended that this article shall:
1. Prevent the development of structures and land uses on naturally occurring wetlands which will contribute to pollution of surface and ground water by sewage or toxic substances or sedimentation;
2. Prevent the destruction of, or significant changes to natural wetlands which provide flood protection; provide filtration of water flowing into ponds and streams, augment stream flow during dry periods and are connected to the ground or surface water supply;
3. Protect unique and unusual natural areas;
4. Protect wildlife habitats, maintain ecological balance and enhance ecological values such as those cited in RSA 483-A:l-b;
5. Protect potential water supplies and existing aquifers (water bearing stratum) and aquifer recharge areas; 6. Prevent unnecessary or excessive expense to the Town for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining essential services and utilities which might be required as a result of misuse or abuse of wetlands;
7. Encourage those low-intensity uses that can b e harmoniously, appro- priately and safely located in wetlands;
8. Preserve and enhance the aesthetic values associated with wetlands in the Town of South Hampton;
9. Prevent damage to structures and properties caused by inappropriate development in wetlands.
Definitions
1. Wetlands: Areas of poorly drained soils and very poorly drained soils, and other areas that are saturated or Inundated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under hormal conditions do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. They include, but are not limited to, swamps, bogs, marshes, ponds, lakes, major streams and other open water.
2. Poorly Drained Soil: A soil classification defined by the National Cooperative Soil Survey or further defined by High Intensity Soil Maps for New Hampshire. These definitions .are on file with the Rockingham County Conservation District.
3. Very Poorly Drained Soil: A soil classification defined by the National Cooperative Soil Survey or further defined by High Intensity Soil Maps for New Hampshire. These definitions are on file with the Rockingham County Conservation District.
4. HIS Map: A soil survey prepared in accordance with the High Intensity Soil Maps of New Hampshire at a scale of at least 1" = 50' by a qualified soil scientist.
5. Qualified Soil Scientist: A person qualified in soil classification and mapping who is a member of the Society of Soil Scientists of Northern New England and is licensed by the State of New Hampshire.
6. Wetlands Conservation District: All wetlands located In South Hampton. As a guide only, wetlands are shown on an aerial photo designated as the "Town of South Hampton Wetlands Conservation District Map." Land located within the aerial photo map may not be wetlands. Similarly, land located outside the aerial photo map may be wetlands.
Administration
Before erecting a structure or altering the surface configuration of land in Wetlands Conservation District by dredging or filling, landowners shall obtain required permits from the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Division under RSA 149-E, the New Hampshire Wetlands Board under RSA 483-A, or the United States Army Corps of Engineers. 2. The building Inspector shall not Issue any permit for construction within the Wetlands Conservation District unless such activity conforms with the provisions of this Article.
3. If the building Inspector, owner or abutter of a specific parcel of land questions whether wetlands exists on the land, each may petition the Planning Board In writing for a wetlands determination.
In making its determination, the Planning Board will ask the Conservation Commission to examine said area and report its findings to the Planning Board. If an owner or abutter disputes the findings, each may submit a HIS map at their own expense to the Planning Board.
At its own discretion and at its own expense, the Planning Board may have a HIS Map prepared for the land in question. In addition, the Planning Board may consult with the Rockingham County Soil Conservation District, N.H. Wetlands Board, N.H. Water Supply and Pollution Control Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or similar organizations with wetlands expertise.
4. Pursuant to RSA 674:1 and this article, the Planning Board may authorize a qualified soil scientist to enter upon an owner's land to make such examinations and surveys as are reasonably necessary to construct a HIS Map for the Planning Board's wetlands determination.
5. The Plannljng Board's wetlands determinations may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment within 20 days of the determinations.
6. Any wetlands altered in violation of this ordinance shall be restored at the expense of the vlolator(s) as provided by RSA 483-A.5.
7. The Board of Selectmen shall have the power to enforce this Article and violations may be punishable by fines as provided by RSA 676:17.
D. Relation to Other Districts and Lot Size Determinations
1. Where the Wetlands Conservation District is superimposed over another zoning district, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.
2. Areas designated as having poorly drained soils may be used to fulfill no more than 25% of the minimum lot size required by town ordinances and subdivision regulations. In addition, the non-wetlands area must be:
a. at least 30,000 contiguous square feet, and
b. sufficient in size and configuration to adequately accommodate all required utilities such as water supply and sewage disposal. Including primary and auxiliary leach field locations.
3. No part of area designated as having very poorly drained soils, or bodies of water, may be used to satisfy minimum lot size requirements.
E. Permitted Wetlands Uses
1. Poorly Drained Soils ; Permitted uses in areas of poorly drained soils are as follows: 10 .
a. Any use otherwise permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, and state and federal laws that does not involve the erection of a structure or that does not alter the surface configuration of the land by the addition of fill or by dredging.
b. Erecting structures, dredging and filling that are common treat- ments associated with the following non-residential uses:
(1) Agriculture, including grazing, hay production, truck gardening and silage production provided that such use is shown not to cause significant increases in surface or ground water and contamination by pesticides or other toxic or hazardous substances and that such use will not cause or contribute to soil erosion.
(2) Forestry and tree farming to include the construction of access roads for said purpose.
(3) Wildlife habitat development and management.
(4) Recreational uses consistent with the purpose and intent of this Article as defined in Section A.
(5) Conservation areas and nature trails.
(6) Water impoundment and the construction of well water Supplies
(7) Drainage ways to include streams, creeks, or other paths of normal runoff water and common agricultural land drainage.
2. Very Poorly Drained Soils : Permitted use in areas containing very poorly drained soils, swamps, bogs, marshes, ponds, lakes, major streams and other open water are as follows:
a. Uses specified under Section E.l.a. and E.l.b(l)-(7) shall be permitted except no use which results in the erection of a structure and no alteration of the surface configuration of the land by filling or dredging shall be permitted.
b. The construction of fences, footbridges, catwalks and wharves only, provided: (1) said structures are constructed on posts or pilings so as to permit unobstructed flow of water; (2) the natural contour of the wetlands is preserved; and, (3) the Conservation Commission has reviewed and recommended the proposed construction.
3. Conditional Wetlands Uses
a. Pursuant to RSA 674:21 II, the Planning Board may grant a conditional use permit to erect a structure or alter the surface configuration of the land by dredging or filling for:
(1) the construction of roads, driveways, and other access ways, or
11 (2) for pipelines, power lines, and other transmission lines,
(3) the construction of fireponds for public safety
provided that all of the following conditions are found to exist:
(a) The proposed construction is essential to the productive use of land not within the Wetlands Conservation District.
(b) Design and construction and maintenance methods will be such as to minimize detrimental impact upon the wetlands and will Include restoration of the site as nearly as possible to its original grade and condition.
(c) No alternative route which does not cross a wetlands or has less detrimental impact on the wetlands is feasible.
(d) Economic advantage alone is not reason for the proposed construction.
b. Before receiving a conditional use permit, the applicant shall agree to submit a performance security to ensure that all construction is carried out in accordance with an approved design. The Security shall be submitted in a form and amount, w:^,th surety and conditions satisfactory to 1) the Planning Board for site plan and subdivision applications and 2) the Board of Selectmen in all other cases. In addition. Town Counsel approval must be acquired. The Security shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of any permit authorizing construction.
c. The Planning Board, with the concurrence of the Conservation Commission, may require the applicant to submit an environmental impact assessment when necessary to evaluate an application made under this Section. The cost of this assessment shall be borne by the applicant. The Planning Board may also assess the applicant reasonable fees to cover the costs of other special investigative studies and for the review of documents required by particular applications.
F. Buffer Provisions
1. No septic systems, leach field or other waste disposal facility shall be installed within 100 feet of the edge of any wetlands.
2. No building activity shall be permitted within 50 feet of any poorly drained soil and within 100 feet of any very poorly drained soil.
3. All construction, forestry and agriculture activities within 100 feet of any wetlands shall be undertaken with special care to avoid erosion and slltation into the wetlands.
4. Pursuant to Its site plan review authority, the Planning Board may require an erosion control plan approved by the Rockingham County Conservation District for any project undertaken up-gradient (i.e. higher than) of any wetlands.
12 G. Filled Lands
1. Lands, which may have been wetlands but were filled under properly issued state and town permits granted prior to the adoption of this ordinance, shall be judged according to the soils and flora existing at the site at the time application for building permit or subdivision is made.
H. Nonconforming Residential Structures
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Article, the construction of additions and extensions to one and two-family dwellings shall be permitted within the Wetlands Conservation District provided that: (1) the dwelling lawfully existed prior to the effective date of this Article; and (2) that the proposed construction conforms with all other applicable ordinances and regulations of the Town of South Hampton.
2-3. Are you in favor of the creation of Article XlX to be incorp- orated into the Zoning Ordinaces for the Town of South Hampton as proposed by the Planning Board which reads as follows:
To create Article XIX of the South Hampton Zoning Ordinance to read as follows:
SIGNS
1. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to permit signs that will not "by reason of size, location, construction or manner of display, endanger public health and safety.
2. Definitions ;
a. Area: The area of one side of a not-more-than-two sided sign, or one half of the total area of more than two sides.
b. Home produce and products: A sign advertising the sale of agricultural produce grown or produced on-site by residents of the property.
c. Sign: Any surface, fabric, device or display which bears lettered, pictorial, or sculptured material designed to convey information visually and which is exposed to public view.
3. Enforcement ;
a. The Building Inspector shall be the administrative officer of this ordinance.
b. No sign shall be erected, moved or altered until a permit therefore is issued under the terms of this ordinance. The fee for a permit shall be $10.00, except for temporary and home products and produce signs, which are exempt from this fee.'
c. All unused sign permits shall expire one (1) year from the date is issuance.
13 d. All applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by an acceptable sketch of the proposed sign, and an indication of the location and dimensions of all existing signs located on the lot or tract.
General Provisions: a. No sign in the residential district shall be illuminated. b. No sign in the commercial and industrial district shall be internally illuminated, flashing, or animated, nor shall any illuminated sign or advertising outline any part of a building such as a gable, roof, sidewalk or corner. c The maximum height of all signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet above grade, as determined by the average ground level around the sign. d. There shall be permitted in the following zones no permanent signs larger than,:
1. Four (^) square feet in any residential district. 2. Thirty-two (32) square feet in any commercial district. 3. Thirty-two (32) square feet in any industrial district.
e. Every sign shall be constructed of durable material and shall be main- tained in good condition and repair at all times.
f. Illuminated roadside signs shall not remain lit after 9:30 p.m..
g. No sign shall be located within the right-of-way of any town road, nor shall it obstruct driving sight distance.
h. Any sign in the Historic Districts shall require approval of the Historic District Commission prior to being erected.
Number of Signs:
a. No more than one (1) free-standing sign advertising or promoting a single business activity shall be permitted on any lot.
b. A single free-standing sign is permitted for each business in the business district except:
1. Where two or more businesses or industries share a lot or tract, a single free-standing sign listing all tenants and/or occupants shall serve the lot or parcel.
Exceptions :
a. In any zone, the Zoning Board of Appeals may allow two additional non-illuminated home produce and products signs, not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet (total of two sides) in area, for a period not to exceed eight (8) months a year.
b. One temporary sign used by real estate agents advertising property for sale or those used by contractors, architects, painters, or other
14 artisans, advertising work In progress is permitted on any lot or parcel, provided it is unlit, is located ten (10) feet away from the right-of-way, does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area, and is removed within a six (6) month period.
In the commercial and industrial districts, only the Zoning Board of Appeals, may allow two (2) signs advertising a South Hanqiton business or industry in its industrial/commercial zone to be located off site of the business. These signs must be no larger than four (4) square feet, and meet all the other provisions of this ordinance.
2-4. Are you in favor of the adoption of the proposed change to Article III as proposed by the Planning Board which reads as follows:
To redesignate Article III Section 2 (c) of the South Hampton Zoning Ordinance to Article III Section 2 (c) (i) and insert new subparagraph Article III Section 2 (c) (ii) to read as follows:
2. (c)(ii) In accordance with RSA 149-E3-C prior to expanding any structure or occupying an existing seasonal structure on a (full-time) basis, the owner must submit to the N.H. Department of Environmental Services Water Supply and Pollution Control Division (WSPCD) an application for approval which includes either (a) evidence that the existing sewage disposal system meets current state and local standards or (b) a design (or a new system which meets current standards).
2-5 Are you in favor of the amendment to Article XII of the Zoning regulations to read as follows:
Amend Article XII of the Zoning regulations to read: This Ordinance shall not apply to existing structures or to the existing use of any building. A nonconforming structure or use shall not be:
A. Altered for use for a purpose or in a manner substant- ially different from the use to which it was put before alteration;
B. Once changed to a conforming use, never returned to a nonconforming use;
C. Re-established after abandonment of land for one year and structure for two years, except to a use and/or structure conforming to this ordinance.
D. Rebuilt after damage exceeding 75% of its gross physical valuation as determined by the local assessors, except in accordance with is ordinance. Any such ruined structure or foundation shall be removed to ground level and left in a safe con- dition within one year.
15 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $215,279 for general operations of the Town. (Majority vote required) Town Officer Salary 12,250 Town Officers' Expense 18,000 Election & Registration 600 Cemeteries 2,300 Gov't. Buildings 6,800 Reappraisal of Property 1,000 Planning & Zoning 7,500 Legal 10,000 Regional Associations 1,025 Contingency Fund 100 Board of Appeals 1,350 Police Department 37,400 Fire Department 14,000 Civil Defense 200 Building Inspection 200 Winter Maintenance 15,000 General Maintenance 16,000 Highway Grant 12,003 Garbage Removal 37,000 Health Department 2,242 Hospitals & Ambulances 400 Animal Control 200 General Assistance 100 Old Age Assistance 1,000 Library 7,242 Parks & Recreation 1,500 Conservation Commission 300 Interest 100 FICA 2,000
Insurance 6 , 000 Total $215,279
4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,500 to purchase computer and word processing equipment.
5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for Town Hall improvements.
6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the restoration of historic documents; the Town Clerk record book started in 1838.
7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,900 for the repair of the Tennis Court surface and fence.
8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 for the purpose of white goods disposal and to implement local recycling.
9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,610 for the payment of the Town's share of the budget of the South- east Regional Refuse Disposal District and Southeast Regional Solid Waste District.
16 10. To see if the Town Will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 to be placed in the Capitol Reserve Fund for Land Acquisition established for that purpose at Town Meeting 1988.
11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,900 for the second payment of the lease/purchase agreement for the Tanker/Pumper voted on at Town Meeting 1989.
12. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the Capital Reserve Fund created in 1988 for the purchase of a Fire truck. Withdrawal from this fund as established has been disallowed by the DRA for the Lease/Purchase agreement. Said funds, with accumulated interest to date of withdrawal, to be transferred to the Town's general fund.
13. To see what action, if any, the Town wishes to take regarding the Vozzella property.
14. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Capitol Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of a purchase of a Police Cruiser and to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,600 to be placed in this fund and to designate the Selectmen as agents to expend.
15. To see if the Town will vote to allow Public Safety Officials to participate in the evacuation plans for Seabrook Station, and to provide protection to the citizens of South Hampton if it goes on line.
16. To see what action the Town wishes to take regarding the large safe formally housed in the office of the Town Clerk: Shall the Select- men be authorized to offer the safe for sale, or should the Selectmen be authorized to store it indefinitely until a suitable site is avail- able or should the Selectmen be directed to return the safe to the Town Hall?
17. To see if the Town will vote to establish a .full-time position of Police Chief and to charge the Selectmen with negotiating a contract of salary and benefits with the person they are authorized to appoint?
18. To see if the Town will vote to close the parking lot in front of the Barnard School and Town Hall to all vehicular access except to those with a handicap/physical limitations, deliveries, trash removal, school bus, the U.S. mail, between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:00P.M. on school days. (By petition of ten registered voters)
19. To see if the Town will vote to close Hilldale Avenue to thru traffic between Jewell Street and the southwest corner of the Town Common between the hours of 8:00A.M, and 4:00P.M. on schooldays except for the school bus and the U.S. mail vehicle. (By petition of ten registered voters)
20. To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 79-A:25 and vote to place 100% of all future land use change tax revenues in a conservation fund established in accordance with RSA 36-A.
21. To see if the Town wished to adopt the provisions of RSA 38:1 which amends RSA 41:9a ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES. The adoption of this
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amendment would allow the Selectmen to establish fees, without further vote of the Town, as provided in this section.
22. To see if the Town will vote to convey to the South Hampton School District a parcel of land on Hilldale Avenue which is bounded on three sides by land in the Pow Wow River State Forest which the South Hampton School District leases from the State of New Hampshire.
23. To see if the Town wishes to continue the contract for waste disposal with the Kingston Landfill beyond the period of the present contract which expires December 1990.
24. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for, receive and expend federal and state grants which may become available during the course of the year, in accordance with RSA 31:95-b and also to accept and expend money from any other govern- mental unit or private source to be used for purposes for which the town may legally appropriate money.
25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to hire money in anticipation of taxes.
26. Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:28, V and VI for an op- tional veterans' exemption and an expanded qualifying war service for veterans seeking the exemption? (Ballot yes/no vote required)
27. Shall we adopt optional adjusted elderly exemptions from property tax? The optional exemptions, based on assessed value, for qualified taxpayers shall be as follows: for a person 65 years of age up to 75 years, $20,000, ; for a person 75 years of age up to 80 years, $30,000; for a person 80 years of age or older, $40,000. To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years; own: the real estate individually or jointly, or is the real estate is owned by his spouse, they must have been married for atT least 5 years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a net income of less than $10,000 or, if married, a combined net iecome of less than $12,000; and own net assets not in excess of $45,000 excluding the value of the person's residence
28. To see what interest the Town would have in the building owned by the Barnard Trust.
29. To see if the Town will vote to designate and proclaim April 22, 1990, and to set aside that day for public activities promoting preservation of the global environment and launching the "Decade of the Environment."
30. To see if the Town will vote to allow the Selectmen to dispose of surplus Town property.
31. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.
18 GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND SEALS AT SOUTH HAMPTON THIS 20th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1990
E. OoAnn Hill, Chairman
'y^i^^f<2^^;^'f^^ /A . Vincent H. Early \'
A true copy of Warrent Attest;
E. Vincent H. Early 6 19 BUDGET OF THE TOWN PURPOSES OF APPROPRIATION (RSA 31:4) GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE SPECIAL WARRANT ARTICLES: 150 SUMMARY INVENTORY OF VALUATION 1989 Current Use (at Current statement of Appropriations, Taxes Assessed, Tax Rate 1989 Total Town Appropriations $ +260,286 Total Revenues and Credits -213,546 Net Town Appropriations = 46,740 Net School Tax Assessments +575,210 County Tax Assessment + 55,925 Total of Town, School & County =677,875 Deduct Total Business Tax Reimb. - 36,238 Add War Service Credits + 4,300 Add Overlay 9,224 Property Taxes to be raised $=655,161 Tax Commitment Analysis (per DRA) Property Taxes to be Raised $655,161 Less War Service Credits 4,300 Total Tax Commitment $650,861 Tax Rate Comparison 1980 to 1989 Tax Rate % of valuation 100 78 60 67 67 o o^m o^ o 0) c 01 r~ r~ corH mo 00 o o o i-i 00 ftr- CM ^ in in ^ o in o iH X o< in .-I VD iH rH IT) 'Sf CO (U « FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH HAMPTON IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY For the Calendar Year Ended December 31, 1989 This is to certify that the information contained in this report was taken from official records and is complete to the best of our knowledge and belief. Selectmen, Town of South Hampton ASSETS: Cash: All Funds in Custody of Treasurer $124,000.88 Unredeemed Taxes: Levy of 1988 $ 4,747.40 Previous Years 25.63 Total 4,773.03 Uncollected Taxes: Levy of 1989 147,i451.00 Levy of 1988 59.00 Total 147,510.00 Total Assets 276,283.91 LIABILITIES: Owed by Town: School District Taxes Payable 277,415.00 Master Plan/CIP 2,400.00 Bridge Repair 3,000.00 Total Liabilities 282,815.00 Fund Balance (6,531.09) Fund Balance December 1988 +$79,254.32 Fund Balance December 1989 - (6,531.09) 27 SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY December 31, 1989 DESCRIPTION: Town Hall, Land and buildings 218,200 Furniture and Equipment 6,000 Library Building, Furniture and Equip. 70,000 Police Equipment 5,000 Fire Equipment 100,000 Parks, Commons and Playgrounds 50,000 School, Land/building & equipment 109,900 LAND; Farmers Land 17,700 Blaisdell Land 2,900 Hayes Land 1 ,250 Total 580,950 * Note: Does not include building owned by Barnard Trustees 28 TOWN OF SOUTH HAMPTON, N. H. March 10, I989 Board of Selectmen Town of South Haapton, N.H. Gentlenen & Mmei Enclosed please find your copy of the I988 annual audit completed by the undersigned this date. In our opinion the information contained therein is accurate based on our abilities to determine same. Respectfully submitted, AUDIT CCWMITTEE '^^ < lr\^<^^\Jl.--^^^ jff'J^&n'-t^ Ernest J. Bo 29 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SOUTH HAMPTON, N.H. March 14th & 15th, 1989 At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of South Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, in the State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs, held on March 14th, 1989 at the South Hanpton Town Hall, the following business was transacted: The Town Warrant was read by Moderator Horace Cressy. Mike Santosuosso moved that the polls be opened, seconded by Ed Condon, and so voted. Ballot Clerks for the election day were Audrey Miller and Nancy Dixon. A total of 353 votes were cast out of 657 registered voters. Polls opened at 1:00 p.m. and at 8:04 p.m. Walter Shivik moved to close the polls, seconded by Donald Hesse Ibach, and so voted. ARTICLE I - Town Officers were elected as follows: Selectman, 3 yrs., Michael J. Santosuosso, 302 votes, elected Tax Collector, 3 yrs., Andreas H. Condon, 220 votes, elected Tax Collector, 3 yrs., Karon Donahue, 19 votes Tax Collector, 3 yrs., Lynn Morin Wiggin, 107 votes Treasurer, 1 yr., Mary Mertinooke, 298 votes, elected Treasurer, 1 yr.. Dawn Currier, 7 write-in votes Auditor , 1 yr., Ernie Bonah, 25 write-in votes Auditor, 1 yr., Robert Eraser, 10 write-in votes Auditor , 1 yr., Lutz Wallon, 7 write-in votes Auditor , 1 yr., Margaret Miller, 7 write-in votes Highway Agent, 1 yr., John Santosuosso, 226 votes, elected Highway Agent, 1 yr., Scott Dixon, 86 write-in votes Trustee of Trust Fund, 3 yrs., Walter M. Hill, Jr., 260 votes, elected Trustee of Trust Fund, Fred Kozacka, Jr., 9 write-in votes Trustee of Trust Fund, Norman Marble, 5 write-in votes Trustee of Coneteries, 1 yr., V^alter M. Hill, Jr., 265 votes, elected Trustee of Coneteries, 1 yr., Fred Kozacka, Jr., 12 write-in votes, elected Trustee of Coneteries, 1 yr., Vincent Early, 7 write-in votes Trustee of Library 3. yrs., Martha Anderson, 48 write-in votes, elected Constable, 1 yr., John Santosuosso, 269 votes, elected Budget Cocrmittee Monber, 3 yrs,, Donald G. Hesselbach, 61 votes Budget Ccmnittee Monber, 3 yrs., Peter D, Oldak, 66 votes Budget Ccmnittee Menber, 3 yrs., Lutz Wallem, 211 votes, elected School District Officers were elected as follows: Moderator, 1 yr., Horace Cressy, 182 write-in votes, elected Moderator, 1 yr., Dennis Blair, 125 write-in votes School Clerk, 1 yr. , Audrey G. Brunet, 318 votes, elected School Board Meriber, 3 yrs., Martha J. Blackadar, 205 votes, elected School Board Member, 3 yrs., Patricia G. Hesselbach, 138 votes School Treasurer, 1 yr., Nancy F. Dixon, 313 votes, elected Sworn in at open meeting by the Moderator were: Nancy Dixon, School Treasurer; Audrey Brunet, School Clerk; Mary Mertinooke, Town Treasurer; Andrea Condon, Tax Collector; Mike Santosuosso, Selectman; John Santosuosso, Highway Agent and Constable. Sworn in by Town Clerk was Horace Cressy, Moderator. Mike Santosuosso made a motion to recess the meeting until tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Vincent Early and so voted. 3Q The following evening on March 15th, Moderator Horace Cressy called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. Vincent Early made a motion to reconvene the meeting, seconded by Lutz Wallem and so voted. The remaining articles were voted on as follows: 7\RTICLE II - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $194,386 for the general town operations. Donald Hesselbach made a motion to amend the article to reduce the recommended budget for general town operations by 10%, seconded by Peter Oldak. Mike Santosuosso, Selectman, stated that this is the budget as recommended by the Budget Committee. After a brief dis- cussion, the amendment was voted and lost. Mike Santosuosso moved that the article be adopted as written, seconded by Vincent Early. Walter Shivik commented that the Budget Committee has already cut $5,500 from the Selectmen's Budget. Doug Silver made a motion to take one item at a time, seconded by Brenda Oldak. It was voted and lost. The original motion was then voted in the affirmative. ARTIChE III - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for, receive and expend federal and state grants which may become available during the course of the year, in accordance with RSA 31:95-b and also to accept and expend money from any other governmental unit or private source to be used for purposes for which the Town may legally appropriate money. JoAnn Hill, Selectman, moved that the article to adopted as read, seconded by John Santosuosso and voted in the affirmative. /RTICLfi IV - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to hire money in anticipation of taxes. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be adopted as written, seconded by Nancy Dixon and voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE V - To see if the Town will vote to allow the Selectmen to dispose of surplus Town property. Vincent Early, Selectman, moved to adopt the article as read, seconded by James Van Eokkelen and voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE VI - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to furnish and equip the new library. Vincent Early moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by James Van Bokkelen. Mr. Early added that this article is supported by the Selectmen. Leter Bryant asked that a member of th? Budget Committee speak on this article. Walter Shivik answered that no detailed estimate was presented at the hearing. Lee Knapp questioned whether this amount would finish the library. John Gamble felt it would. The article was voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE Vil - To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap'propriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars (;J^10,000) for Town Hall improve- ments. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by James Van Bokkelen. y\udrey Brunet commented that tliere are no fire extinguishers in the building and no panic bars on the doors and hoped the appropriation includes these items. Margaret Miller questioned whether these funds are to be used in renovating 31 the back room (presently used by the school) for a Police Dept. Mike Santosuosso responded - no, will be used for making the building handicap-accessible and repairs to windows, doors, floors, etc. Walter Shivik amended the motion to appropriate ^8,000 for Town Hall improvements, seconded by Peter Bryant. Walter was asked why the Budget Committee did not recommend $2,000 and he explained that they felt some of the estimated figures were high. The amendment was voted and carried. The motion as amended was voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE VIII - To see if the Town will vote to raise and approp- riate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for the restoration of historic documents: the original Town Clerk Record Book dated 1742-1838 and the Town Charter. Hike Santosuosso moved that the article be adopted as read, seconded by Vincent Early. Carol Baker, Clerk, brought out the book so Townspeople could see the condition it was in and stated she had received an estimate three years ago of ."ipl,500 to restore it. She said she would get two more estimates and, if there is enough money, would have the Town Charter done as well. The Budget Committee was questioned as to why it was not recommended and Walter Shivik responded that they felt it would be a good fund-raising project. Carole McCarthy, former Town Librarian, also spoke in favor of the article. A hand vote was taken and the article passed - 56 YES, 48 NO. ARTICLE IX - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand One Hundred Dollars (IGjlOO) to finalize the contracted work on the Master Plan revision, funding from the current general fund balance. Vincent Early moved that the article be adopted as read, seconded by JoAnn Hill . Peter Bryant asked if this was raised at last year's meeting. Ilsa Briggs, Planning Board Member, responded that this was so - strictly reappropria ting the money to finish the work. The article was voted and passed. ARTICTiE X - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for the purpose of renting or leasing a site for recycling. JoAnn Hill made a motion to adopt the article as read, seconded by Vincent Early. Gary Mason asked if this is part of a larger effort. Lee Knapp questioned the amount of land needed. Walter Hill, Representative for the Solid Waste District, spoke in favor of the article and stated about one acre would be needed for a collection area. Walter Shivik felt leasing of land for this purpose is premature - need more organization before Tooting the money. Walter Hill listed towns already involved with recycling. He also commented that Kingston Landfill will be charging by the ton for rubbish dumped there. Peter Bryant reminded Townspeople that if every article passes, taxes will increase by 11?^. The article was voted and lost. ARTICIiE XI - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Dollars (:|7,500) for pay- ment of the Town's share of the budget of the Southeast Regional Refuse Disposal District and dues to the Southeast Regional Solid Waste District. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be adopted as read, seconded by Vincent Early. Lee Knapp asked if the dump site had been selected yet. Walter Hill stated there are five possible 32 sites. The SERRDD will be addressing the selection of the site toward the end of the year. He explained the Town's share (payment) was assessed on a population basis. Mike Santosuosso felt we have no choice - must pay. The article was voted and passed. ARTICLE XII - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) to be placed in the Capital Reserve Fund for land acquisition established for that purpose at Town Meeting 1988. Vincent Early moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by JoAnn Hill. Walter Shivik amended the article to the sum of 1500, seconded by Burt Stackhouse. Gary Mason asked what land could be bought for ^500? Mike Santosuosso explained that 11,000 was voted in last year. The amendment was voted in the affirmative. The amended article was then voted and passed. ARTICLE XIII - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- men to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for the purpose of purchasing a 1989 Class "A" Tanker/l'umper for the Fire Department, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) for that purpose. Michael Santosuosso moved that the article be adopted as read, seconded by Vincent Early. John Gamble explained that the cost of the truck is :!!;88,800. The Town voted in the 16,500 down-payment at last year's Town Meeting and it will cost :J11,25'7 per year for ten years. Without a new truck our homeowner insurance rating will go from an E rating to an F rating, increasing home insurance costs ^200 - $300 per year. The new truck will ad'd about |;35. to each tax bill. L'ee Knapp asked how long will a new truck last. John responded it would have a 25-year classification. Peter Bryant asked if the insurance companies take into considera- tion that we have an agreement with the Town of Amesbury for fire protection. John answered "the agreement is called Mutual Aid. They do serve as our Fire Dispatcher and respond to the other side of Town as Woodman Road is so rough we can't get across it." The article was then voted and passed. ARTICLE XIV - To see if the Town will authorize the withdrawal of Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars (;i^6,400) from the Capital Reserve Fund created for the purpose of a new Fire Truck to be used as a down-payment on a Class "A" Tanker/Pumper . Michael Santosuosso moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by Vincent Early. The article was voted and passed. ARTICLE XV - To see if the Town will vote to have a complete re- valuation by a private appraisal firm (Avitar) that has been approved by the Department of Revenue Administration. Revaluation to be completed for the tax year 1989 or thereafter. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be adopted as read, seconded by Michael Santosuosso. Lutz Wallem spoke in favor of the article, feeling there are inequities in the present method of assessing. Brenda Oldak commented that the Selectmen do not have the expertise to assess property. The article was voted and passed. ARTICLE XVI - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars (;;>8,000) to fund revaluation and to authorize the withdrawal of Ten Thousand Dollars (fyiO.OOO) from the Capital Reserve Fund created for that p-urpose. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by Vincent 33 Early. James Van Bokkelen questioned the selection of the appraisal firm. JoAnn Hill explained the selection process. The article was voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE XVII - To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant franchises for the installation and operation of a cable television system within the Town. Said authorization to encompass the setting of such conditions as the Board deems necessary and appropriate. Said conditions shall not be inconsis- tent with NH R3A 53-C. Vincent Early moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by JoAnn Hill. Lee Knapp wondered how the Cable Selection Committee came up with such a strong recommenda- tion for New England Cablevision. Norman Felch, Chairman of the Cable Selection Committee, summarized the committee findings: they felt Continental did not really want to service us; weren't sure they could service the entire town; and, it would be two years before they could start installing the cable. New England Cable- vision had excellent references, could have the cable installed within a year and offered use of TV service to the Town. Rates were discussed. The article was then voted and passed. ARTICLE XVIII - To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to establish a Trust Fund for the purpose of Town ap- proved activities associated with the celebration of the Town's 250th anniversary in 1992 with such funds as may be realized from the cable franchise. Vincent Early made a motion to accept the article as read, seconded by Hike Santosuosso. Vincent Early ex- plained that the Selectmen felt a fee for installation of cable could help fund a 250th anniversary celebration. Several Towns- people felt this sounded like a tax and questioned how much could be charged. Norman Felch explained that in the contract the cable companies sometime have a line item that states they will pay the Town a percentage - not a charge to the individuals. JoAnn Hill felt this would be a small amount allocated for this purpose and would save having to raise money later. The article was voted and passed. ARTICLE IX)( - To see if the Town will vote to establish the Land Acquisition Capital Reserve Fund as authorized in R3A 34:l,lII-a, for the purpose of acquiring conservation land or interests in land for permanent conservation use. And to see if the Town will autho- rize the Selectmen to accept private donations of land, interest in land or money to be deposited into the fund for the purposes contributing to the local matching portion required for acquiring conservation land or interest in land and other costs associated therewith for permanent conservation use under the N.H. Land Conser- vation Investment Program (LCIP) R3A 221-a, and authorize the Selectmen to apply for and accept the state matching funds under the LCir for the purposes of acquisition "of the fee or lesser in- terest in conservation land. Said appropriated or donated funds and state matching funds may be expended by majority vote of the Conservation Commission. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be adopted as read, seconded by James VanBokkelen. Don Hesselbach asked if this had to be voted on every year. JoAnn replied - yes-, however, funds are almost exhausted so we may or may not see it next year. James VanBokkelen commented that other conservation 34 land could be accepted under other programs through adoption of this article. The article was voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE XX - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (1^12,500) for the purchase of a computer system, hardware and software, and to establish computerized systems for tax billing, appraisal files, inventory, accounting, voter registration files and other uses. JoAnn Hill moved that the article be accepted as read, seconded by Bill Carey. James VanBokkelen asked the make and model and vender of the software. JoAnn answered - IBM and described the hardware and software. Several Townspeople felt :!J12,500 was high, v/alter Shivik commented there is more need for a Secretary for the Select- men than a computer at this time. He added, because of the Budget Committee recommendations, if the Town should approve this article, it would exceed the 10?i limit on the budget and there is not enough money left for this and the next article. The motion was voted and lost. ARTICLE XXI - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars (sp5,000) for the repair of "Stockmans Bridge", so called. Michael Santosuosso made a motion to accept the article as read, seconded by Vincent Early. John Santosuosso, Highway Agent, explained that the problem was in the construction of the bridge and described the work to repair it. The article was voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE XXII - To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Mike Santosuosso made a motion that the Selectmen and the ir'olice Chief enter into an agreement with the Firemenfe Association to locate a Police Facility on their land, seconded by JoAnn Hill. The motion was voted and passed. Gary Crosby, Supervisor of the Checklist, made a motion that the Supervisors update the checklist, seconded by Audrey Brunet. The motion was voted in the affirmative. Beverly Reynolds asked what the Town has done about the ugly property across the street. JoAnn Hill explained that last year the Fire Chief sent a letter requiring the owner to fix up the "- property and received no response. The Selectmen consulted with Town Counsel, presenting photographs of the property. We've received bills from our attorney indicating that she has proposed a file. Made several inquiries to that office and have not had a follow-up - which is where we left it as our legal expenses were at about |;8,000 for that and other matters in the Town. We may have to develop a letter being more specific about condemnation and health hazards. Norman Felch made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Audrey Brunet and so voted. The meeting was closed at 11:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 35 Carol A. Baker, Town Clerk TCmi CLEE^K'S REPORT Permj.ts for Registration of Motor Vehicles January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989 No. of permits issued - 1277 Total receipts for period (Motor Vehicle Permits) $96,570.00 Filing fees ^-^^ Marriage License Fees to State 99^^ Paid Treasurer $96,675.00 Dog License Account Debit Amount of dog taxes collected $346.50 Fees retained -43.00 Credit Total remittance to Treasurer $303.50 Fees retained 43.00 36 . .. ) Tax Collector's Report Form MS 61 Summary of Tax Accounts Page 1/4 January 1, 1989 - March 14, 1989 City/Town of: DR. Levies of Uncollected Taxes - Beginning 1990 1989 of Fiscal Year: (1 Property Taxes Resident Taxes Land Use Change Tax. . Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Taxes Committed to Collector: Property Taxes * Resident Taxes National Bank Stock Land Use Change Tax. Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Other Utilities: Added Taxes: Property Taxes, Resident Taxes. Overpayments; <2) a/c Property Taxes. . . .ii^JI a/c Resident Taxes. . . a/c Interest Collected on Delinquent Taxes. . .1L4^J2. Penalties Collected on Resident Taxes Total Debits _249.x22Li8 37 . . . . Tax Collector's Report Form MS 61 Summary of Tax Accounts Page 2/4. January 1, 1989 - March 14, 1989 City/Town of: ggirp HAMPTON CR. Levies of Remitted to Treasurer During 1990 1989 Prior Fiscal Year: Property Taxes .* * LaA^a7fl_j3 Resident Taxes National Bank Stock Land Use Change Tax. Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Other Utilities: Interest on Taxes lLA-22 Penalties on Resident Tax Discounts Allowed: Abatements Allowed: Property Taxes.. Resident Taxes. Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Uncollected Taxes End of Fiscal Year; Property Taxes .^4^0iO^i8.__ Resident Taxes National Bank Stock . Land Use Change Tax . Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Other Utilities: Total Credits 249^228.13 Cl> These uncollected balances should be the same as last year's end i ng ba 1 anc es (2) Overpayments should be included as part of regular remittance i terns 38 Tax Collector's Report Form MS 61 Summary of Tax Sale/Tax Lien Accounts Page 3/4 January 1, 1989 - March 14, 1989 C i ty /Town of : _JWm. HAMPTON, DR. .Tax Sale/Lien on Account of Levies of 1988 1987 Prior Balance of Unredeemed Taxes Beginning of Fiscal Year: * *__22.'M.£I Taxes Sold/Executed to Town During Fiscal Year: Subsequent Taxes Paid: Interest Collected After Sale/Lien Execution: Redemption Cost: Total Debits 2244.61 CR. Remittance to Treasurer During Fiscal Year: Redemptions * Interest & Cost After Sale Abatements During Year 2218.98 Deeded to Town During Year Unredeemed Taxes End of Year 25.63 Unredeemed Subsequent Taxes Unremitted Cash Total Credits 2244.61 39 : . .. ) Tax Collector's Report Form MS 61 Sumrriary of Tax Accounts Page 1/4 Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1989 - CJune 30, 1990) City/Town of : SOUTH HAMPTON DR Levies of Uncollected Taxes - Beginning 1990 1989 Prior cq7_oqn of Fiscal Year: (1 As of 3^^l-W Property Taxes 54,043.18 Resident Taxes Land Use Change Tax . . Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Taxes Committed to Collector: Property Taxes 649,917 Resident Taxes National Bank Stock Land Use Change Tax Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Other Utilities: Added Taxes Property Taxes Resident Taxes. Overpayments; <2> 662.65 *45.00 a/c Property Taxes. . . a/c Resident Tcixes. . . . a/c Interest Collected on Delinquent Taxes. . . . 713.95 2^96.47 Penalties Collected on Resident Taxes Total Debits ======^lLii3:i6Q==== =5=1,^^4-^=:==- 40 *Not Paid By Selectmen As of Dec. 31, 1989 . : : . Tax Collector's Report Form MS 61 Summary of Tax Accounts. Page 2/4 Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1989 - (June 30, 1990!) _SOUTH_HAMPTpN_ City/Town of : CR. Levies of Remitted to Treasurer During 1990 1989 Prior Fiscal Year: Property Taxes .* -50ii.5Pi_^00. * 5L^840^4.L, Resident Taxes National Bank Stock Land Use Change Tax. Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Other Utilities: Interest on Taxes Zll.^i 2-r2^LJ^ Penalties on Resident Tax Discounts Allowed: Aba tements All owed Property Taxes 964.00 2,143.77 Resident Taxes Yield Taxes Sewer Rents __Qx§XE.§XSl§IlL§ 662.65 *45.00 Uncollected Taxes End of Fiscal, Year Property Taxes 147,451.00 59.00 Resident Taxes National Bank Stock . Land Use Change Tax. Yield Taxes Sewer Rents Other Utilities: Total Credits ^^^^^^^^^^_ _6iI^2_9J^50 __llMA^fi^^. CI) These uncollected balances should be the same as last year's ending balances. (2) Overpayments should be included as part of regular remittance i tems 41 *See Bottom of Page 1 : Tax Collector's Report ^orm MS 61 Summary of Tax Sale/Tax Lien Accounts Page 3/4 Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 19S9 CJune 30, 1990) City/Town of SOUTH HAMPTON DR. Tax Sale/Lien on Account of Levies of 19SS 19S7 Prior Balance of Unredeemed Taxes Beginning of Fiscal Year; « « 25.63 Taxes So Id/ Executed to Town During Fiscal Year: 12,378.17 Subsequent Taxes Paid: Interest Collected After Sale/Lien Execution: 1.77 Redemption Cost: Total Debits 12,556.94 OR. Remittance to Treasurer During Fiscal Year; Redemptions * 7 61 fi.? , 7 Interest & Cost After Sale 188.7 7 Abatements During Year 1^-50 Deeded to Town During Year Unredeemed Taxes End of Year 4,74 7.40 Z3^L±. Unredeemed Subsequent Taxes Unremitted Cash Total Credits 12,556.94 25.63 42 Report of Treasurer General Account 1989 Balance on Hand, January 1, 1989 107,103.74 Received from Selectmen Building Permits 1,125.20 Board of Adjustment 250.00 Cemetery Trustees 1,000.00 Current Use Applications 49.00 City of Milan 500.00 Grange Donation 400.00 Hampton District Court 80.00 Insurance refunds 491.00 J.R.D.L. Inc., rebate 1,009.50 Junkyard permit 25.00 Pistol Permits "_60.00 Road Permits 130.00 Sale of Police Cruiser 1,000.00 Sale of Registration List 10.00 Sale of Maps & Zoning Ordinance 154.75 State of N.H. Block Grant 12,532.57 State of N.H. Fire Dept. 218.83 State of N.H. Revenue Distribution 55,515.41 State Forest Tax 30.00 Septic Permits 30.00 Town Hall Rental 100.00 Trustees of Trust Funds (CRF) 10,608.10 Yield Tax 5,371 . 20 Total Received From Selectmen 90,690.99 Received from Tax Collector Property Tax, 1989 501,502.50 Interest, 1989 713.45 Property Tax 1988 252,200.42 Interest, 1988 3,271.68 Property Tax, 1987 1,986.00 Interest, 1987 333.09 Overpayment, 1989 662.65 Overpayment, 1988 81.67 Returned Items Redeposited 861.00 Total Received From Collector 761,612.46 Received from Town Clerk Motor Vehicle Permits 96,570.70 Dog Licenses 303.50 Filing Fees 6.00 Marriage Licenses 99.00 Overpayment 2.40 Total Received from Town Clerk 96,981.60 Received from Savings Reserve 280,000.00 Total Receipts plus Balance, January 1 1,336,388.79 Paid on Selectmen's Orders 902,387.91 Transfer of Funds to Reserve Savin g 310,000.00 Total Disbursements 1,212,387.91 BALANCE ON HAND, D/.CEMBER 31, 1989 124,000.88 Mary Mertinooke, Treasurer 43 Report of Treasurer RESERVE SAVINGS ACCOUNT 1989 BALANCE ON HAND, January 1, 1989 50,289.28 Deposits From General Account 310,000.00 Interest Earned 3,901.24 Total Deposits 313,901.24 313,901.24 Total Cash 364,190.52 Disbursements T.A.N, plus interest 75,621.77 Transfer to General Account 280,000.00 Total Disbursements 355,621.77 355,621.77 BALANCE ON HAND, December 31, 1989 8,568.75 Mary Mertinooke, Treasurer 44 SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS Town Officers Salaries Baker, Carol A. 1,793.74 Bonah, Ernest 100.00 Briggs, George 100.00 Condon, Andrea 1,829.42 Early, Vincent H. 1,200.00 Hill, E. JoAnn 1,200.00 Mertinooke, Mary 750.00 Santosuosso, Michael G. 1,200.00 Shivik, Walter F. 200.00 Total 8,373.16 Town Officers Expense A.T.&T. 33.36 Avitar 514.61 Baker, Carol (reimb.) 416.61 Bank of New England 30.00 Center of New Hampshire 144.00 Condon, Andrea (reimb.) 611.95 Conway Office Products 254.92 Early, Vincent H. (stipend) 300.00 East Kingston Post Office 367.00 East Kingston, Town of 73.00 Equity Publishing 258.45 Essex County Newspapers 32.67 Foster's Daily Democrat 31.80 Graves, Richard and Roger 20.00 Hill, E. JoAnn (stipend) 300.00 Hill, E. JoAnn (secretarial) 2,541.68 Homestead Press 145.17 Loring, Short & Harmon 51.42 Mertinooke, Mary (reimb.) 30.09 New England Telephone 828.24 New Hampshire Market Reports 134.00 Hew Hampshire Municipal Assoc. 76.00 New Hampshire, Treasurer 142.00 New Hampshire, State of U.C. 5.00 New Hampshire Assessors Association 20.00 North Shore Weeklies 93.65 Phoenix Office Products 419.86 Rockingham Cnty. Conservation Dist. 30.00 Rockingham Probate Court .50 Rockingham Cnty. Registry of Deeds 32.00 Rivers Edge Stationary 12.40 Seacoast Visiting Nurse Assoc. 20.00 South Hampton Firemens Assoc. 200.00 South Hampton P.T.A. 80.00 Wheeler S, Clark 37.01 Whittier Press 1,865.00 Santosuosso, Michael G. (stipend) 300.00 Total 10,472.39 45 Election & Registration Crosby, Gary (reimb.) Loretta Beach John D's Deli Total Cemeteries Absolute Landscaping Essex County Newspapers North Shore Weeklies Total Government Buildings Amesbury Industrial Supply Bill's Carpet and Tile Bio-Spray Brunet Landscaping Cunniffee, Edward (custodial) C & C Elliot Exeter & Hampton Electric Co. Joe's Burner Service Knight Oil Co. Northern Plumbing Supply Shivik, Jessica (custodial) Shivik, Maida (custodial) Shivik Associates (custodial) Total Planning and Zoning Eastern Mapping Service Jones & Beach, Engineering New Hampshire Municipal Assoc. New Hampshire, 0. S, P. Rockingham Cnty. Conservation Dist Rockingham Planning Commission Total Legal Rockingham Registry of Deeds Sanders & McDermott Total Advertising & Regional Assoc. New Hampshire Local Welfare Adm. 25.00 New Hampshire Tax Collectors Assoc. 15.00 New Hampshire Town Clerks Assoc. 12.00 New Hampshire Municipal Association 400.00 Rockingham Planning Commission 560 . 00 Total 1,012.00 ) Board of Appeals Cornelia Courtney (reimb. 29 New Hampshire Municipal Association North Shore Weeklies Sanders & McDermott Total Police Salaries Bosco, James Frost, Michael Peltier, Scott Scribner, Richard Theriault, Wayne Expense Bens Uniform Big Al's Gun Shop Dick's Tire Co. East Kingston Post Office Equity Publishing Co. G.A. Thompson Co. J.F. Sands Liberty Mutual Ins. Mobile Mr. Auto Wash New England Telephone New Hampshire Dept. of Safety New Hampshire Municipal Assoc/ PLIT2,670.00 Neptune -Inc. Phoenix Paper Roy's Auto Body Sirchie Finger Print' Labs. Sullivan Tire Co. Theriault, Charles J. Theriault, Wayne (insurance) Theriault, Wayne (reimb.) 2-Way Communications Total Fire Alexander Battery Co. Amesbury Industrial Supply Bens Uniforms Boston Coupling Co. C.P. Building Supply Clark, R.A. Cooper, Richard Conway Associates Emergency Equipment Inc. Estabrooks Garage ; Fire (continued) Exeter & Hampton Electric Co. 371.23 Gamble, John (reimb.) 590.50 Interstate Emergency Unit 12.00 J.S. Auto Parts 165.77 Knight Oil Co. 641.12 Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. 475.00 Mazur, Adam J., Construe. Co. 1,334.40 Mobile Oil 234.00 Motortown 100.84 New England Tel. 544.85 N.H. Municipal Assoc./ PLIT 2,860.00 N.H. State Firemens Assoc. 75.00 N.H. State Retirement System 85.00 N.H. State Treasurer 73.64 Seacoast Fire Chiefs Assoc. 255.00 S.C.B.A; Repairs Inc. 327.43 United Divers 94.99 2-Way Communications 192 . 74 Total 11,478.64 Highways Winter Adam J. Mazur Construe. Co. 13,417.50 Granite State Minerals 996.37 Santosuosso, John (Labor) 350.00 (Hire) 295.00 Total 15,058.87 Summer Adam J. Mazur Construe. Co. 2,400.00 Brox Industries 209.70 Brunet Landscaping 2,902.00 New Hampshire Bituminous 2,517.90 Petra Paving 5,750.00 Santosuosso, John (labor) 1,480.00 (hire) 340.00 (reimb.) 30.00 Total 15,845.60 Highway Subsidy: Adam J. Mazur Construe. Co, 7,032.00 New Hampshire Bituminous Co. 2,530.00 Santosuosso, John (labor) 1,250.00 (Hire) 330.00 Tamarack Tree Co. 1 ,448.00 Total 12,590.50 Garbage Removal/Landfill Gates Rubbish Removal Service 14,057.91 Kingston, Town of 2,275.00 Kingston Landfill 13,126.40 Santosuosso, John (roadside) 85 . 00 Total 29,544.31 48 Health Department Rockingham Counseling Center 650.00 Rockingham Community Action 100.00 Seacoast Visiting Nurses Assoc. 1 , 1 55 . 00 Total 1,905.00 Hospitals & Ambulance Treasurer, State of New Hampshire 185.00 Animal Control S.P.C.A. 130.00 Old Age Assistance Rockingham Community Action 25.00 Library N.H. Municipal Assoc./ P.L.I.T. 387.00 South Hampton Free Library Trustees ? , 000 . 00 Total 7,387.00 Parks and Recreation Leigh Condon 1,200.00 Conservation Commission Briggs, George K. (reimb.) 101.25 N. H. Assoc. Conservation Commission 127.00 North Shore Weeklies 10.35 Rockingham County Conservation Dist . 20.00 Total 258.60 Insurance Elwell-Collishaw 50.00 Demerritt Agency 455.00 Liberty Mutual 1,010.00 N.H. Municipal Assoc. /P. L. I .T. 791 .00 Total 2,306.00 Miscellaneous Bank Meridian 621.77 Conway Associates (matching funds) 196.00 Rockingham County Tax 55,925.00 Taxes Bought by Town 12, 378. 17 Total 69,120.94 Abatements & Refunds Rebecca Brown, heirs of 14.00 Eaton Campground 1,000.00 Charles Mills 4.00 Harriet & Robert Wood 1.00 Various previous years uncollected 2,218.98 taxes-per Dept. of Revenue Administration 49 Abatements & Refunds continued Debbie Perreault & William Marston 512. Debra Larivier Raymond Tobey William & Janet Carey Constance & Robert Strickland Leo & Concetta Quivillon Michael A Murphy Irene Vozzella Hartley Connelly Kimberly & Clinton Furnald Mark E. Marden Roland & Cathy Vigneault Clyde & Velma Reid A.J. Harlow Claire & John Young Fees David Michaud David & Lynn Beach J.R.D.L. , Inc. Total Special Articles SUMflARY OF RECEIPTS SOURCE AMOUNT Board of Adjustment 180.00 Building Permits 1,125.20 Cemetery Trustees 500.00 Current Use Applications 19.00 City of Milan 500.00 (sale of Fire vehicle) Grange Donations 300.00 Hampton District Court 80.00 Insurance Refund 491.00 J.R.D.L. INC. /reimbursement 1 ,009. 50' Junkyard permit 25.00. Pistol permits 60.00 Road permits 130.00 Sale of Police Cruiser 1,000.00 Sale of Voter registration list 10.00 'Sale of Zoning Ordinance, maps & copies 155.75 State of N.H. Block Grant 12,532.57 State of N.H. Fire Dept. (M/F) 218.83 State of N.H. Revenue Distribution 55,515.41 State Forest Tax 30.43 Septic permits 30.00 Town Hall Rental 100.00 Trustees of Trust Fund (CRF+interest ) 10 , 608 . 10 Refund, Telephone Equipment 22.83 Return of Bond 100.00 Yield Tax 5,371 .20 Total Receipts 90,114.82 * 1989 contribution 51 . OFFICE OF SELECTMEN P.O. BOX 10 SOUTH HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03827 Sadly, we accepted the resignation of Mike Santosuosso who has given many, many years of service to the community in a host of activities. Mike's contributions were celebrated by the Grange last spring. The property appraisal conducted by the firm of Avitar produced a comprehensive inventory of current land use, detailed inform- ation on each property, a photograph and floor plan. It also identified values specific to areas in the town. Over 140 prop- erties realized reduced taxes in 1989 as a result. Another 50 properties paid taxes at about the same level as 1988 within the range of $100. If any property ©wner has questions they should contact the Selectmens office to set up an _ appointment to dis- cuss their concerns. To make room for other Town offices the Selectmen have moved upstairs to the area vacated by the Library. The Town Clerk and Tax Collector have moved across the hall to the former Selectmens office creating space for the Police department. A concern of the Selectmen is the number of Town records which are maintained at home due to the lack of space and equipment available to officers of the Town. We will continue to look for the most economical way to provide the services that people require We continue to ask all residents to respect the zoning regula- tions and ordinances adopted by the Town. If you have any questions please contact the chairman of the appropriate body for any clarification. The Selectmen want to thank the public in general for their assistance. We also wish to thank Ilsa Briggs and Blackadar Marine Insurance for their donations of office furnishings, Walter Shivik and Gary Crosby for their donations of time. Our gratitude and support go to all the Board members and representative who work many, many hours on behalf of the town without any compensation. Lastly, we send out a call for records, maps and any other document which may be of importance to the town. Our history and references are incomplete, making many activities and pieces of information difficult to compile. Respectfully, iTf" a> CO 0) E o o Q0) c o o c o H- ki o >. o •^- o (A TJ C 3 U- 3(0 HIGHWAY AGENT'S REPORT Highway Block Grant $12,532.57 Adam Mazur, Jr. Hire Sanders & Sand $ 7,032.00 N.H. Bituminous Road Oil 2,530.50 John Santosuosso Agent Labor 1,060.00 John Santosuosso Hire of Equipment 430.00 Brunet Landscaping Hire Cutting Downed Tree 90.00 Tamarack Tree Service Hire 1,448.00 $ 12,575.50 Over (42.93) Winter Maintenance $12,000.00 Adam Mazur, Jr. Contracted Services $ 13,417.50 Granite State Minerals 996.31 John Santosuosso Hire Plowing 4 70.00 John Santosuosso Labor 185.00 $ 15,058.81 Over (3,058.81) Due to icy conditions and light snow storms, more time was needed to keep roads cleared. Summer Maintenance -$16,000.00 Tamarack Tree Service $ 216.00 Brunet Landscaping Cutting & Chipping Brush & Patching 2,862.00 Brox Hot Top & Patching 209.70 John Santosuosso Hire & Foreman 800.00 John Santosuosso Labor 1,020.00 Adam Mazur, Jr. Cutting Ditch & Replace Culvert 2,400.00 N.H. Bituminous Road Oil 1,257.00 Petra Paving Yard 5,500.00 Petra Paving Walk at School 250.00 John Santosuosso Reimbursement for Calls 30.00 $ 15,845.60 All roads were patched and brush cut, due to wet summer growth was heavier. Due to increased, heavy traffic Locust St. and Chase Rd. need more work. Dead trees removed from roadside and some tarring done to stop cracks and hold roads together, more of which needs to be done. We have tried to maintain our roads with a small amount of money raised by the taxpayer and I feel the money has been spent with this in mind. With heavier traffic on our roads more maintenance is necessary. If this is not done, we will be forced to rebuild the roads over again. Respectfully Submitted John Santosuosso Highway Agent 55 !J FOR THE BUDGET COMMITTEE: From HIGHWAY AGENT: WINTER MAINTENANCE $ 15,000.00 SUMMER MAINTENANCE: 20,000.00 Amt. up $4,000 Break. Down as Follows $16,000 Regular Summer Maintenance 500 As Selectmen want Insurance & Signs 3,500 To Carry Out Art. VI from Last Year to be Spent to Upgrade Bugs Mouth Hill Rd. (so called) from Chase Rd. to Privately CKraed Bridge. Article: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for repairs to Stockman's Bridge (so called) Conditions: River was always too high to work on same. Article: To accept the Highway Block Grant or any other monies for roads. 56 LIBRARIAN'S REPORT -1989 Adult Fiction 373 Adult Non-fiction 343 Juvenile Fiction 1,533 Juvenile Non-fiction 408 Periodicals 158 TOTAL CIRCULATION IN 1 989 2.726 Books Withdrawn Adult 259 Books Added by Purchase Adult 68 Juvenile 78 Books Added by Gift Adult 97 Juvenile 41 TOTAL ADDED IN 1989 284 1989 was a very busy year for the library. We were all sorry to see Deborah Meigs retire in March. She is an excellent librarian and I was grateful for the opportunity to learn from her. V/hen Debbie left, ! took over the responsibilities of the librarian. The Trustees, Madeleine Burril'i Martha Anderson and Linda Blair, have been wonderful about helping to orient me to the job, as well as filling m so I could attend some of the Seacoast Cooperative Librarians' meetings. I have greatly appreciated their support. I look forward to beginning courses in the fall toward my certificate program. Circulation increased in 1989 by approximately 400 volumes /tar. Ill];, ID ttil- my MKU dttUUIil lil3L Ci ICr ilDrjr ). V% J;' L.i;-;.-".J a half Vv'eeks while we moved into the nev/ building. Thirty n^ cards w^ere issued during the year. 57 The summer reading program was entitled "Books Are Bear-y Special." Over 3 dozen children, pre-school through 4th grade, participated. Several read over 50 books during the tv/o month period. This has been a great program for encouraging children to continue reading during the summer. Plans are also underway for a story time for pre-school children in town which may start this spring. The most exxiting event this year Vv'as the move into the new facility. V/hat a v/onderful place to v/ork! Many thanks to all the people in tov^n who volunteered their time to help with packing and lugging. We still have some organizing and finishing work to complete, but v^e're open! If you haven't come in to see the library yet, please do — you'll be impressed. The hours are: Monday 7-9pm, V/ednesday 12:30-4pm and 7-9pm and Thursday 9:30-1 1:303m and 12:30-3pm, Alot of people have given a great deal of time and energy to make the new library possible - most notably the Trustees, the Friends of the Library and John Gamble. We are very lucky to have such dedicated people in town. Take a minute to express your appreciation to them. Respectfully, Sue V/yand Librarian 58 SOUTO HAMPTC*^ FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY financial Report - Cash on Hand, January 1, 1989 Town Appropriation State Grant RSA 202-A:ll Miscellaneous (Copier, Books, SOUTH HAMPTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING FUND Received Balance on Hand, January 1, 1989 $ 3,346.88 Town Warrant Appropriation 10,000.00 Memorial Donations 1,590.00 Friends of the Library Fair 1,461.61 Certificate of Deposit 1,110.76 Miscellaneous (Used books, bake sales, etc.) 167.55 Interest 185.69 TOTAL $17,862.49 Expended A. Lesigne, Drywall $ 1, J. Gamble, Contractor (Labor) CP Building Supply Bill's Carpet & Tile Northern Plumbing Supply Eastern Lumber J. Brud Weger, Architect Bank check charges TOTAL SOUTHEAST REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT REPORT At the 1988 Town Meeting, South Hampton voted to join the leg- islated RSA:53-B district; an organization of 11 seacoast towns working to implement responsible solid waste disposal planning. The district plans include: Recycling: A long term lease agreement with the Town of Freemont for the use of 25 acres has been signed. The district will use the site to build a recycleable materials processing facility for its member towns. Bonding and permitting efforts are in process with completion planned for early 1991. Septage: An agreement with the Town of Hampton has been negotiated to dispose of all member towns septage at Hampton's treatment plant. Rubbish: In June a waste disposal contract was offered by the Town of Kingston to South Hampton and other member towns. The contract proposed to double costs, reduce access for some sending towns and hold participants liable on a number of issues. Unified in their purpose, eleven towns, through their district representatives held several meeting with Kingston's Selectmen during June, July and August. This collective approach to negotiations resulted in an improved contract with the Kingston Landfill and several competative alternatives. Individual towns then selected contracts best suited to their needs. Wood waste: The district has purchased equipment to grind stumps and chip brush. This equipment is available to all member towns by an agreed to process. The recycling committee of South Hampton is studying various methods and costs to recommend to our selectmen for removing recycleable materials from our waste stream. We do need more VOLUNTEERS ! Volunteers are needed to serve on the Recycle committee and as alternates to the District. Respectfully submitted, Walter M. Hill, Representative Walter F. Shivik, Alternate James Hartwell, Alternate 61 ^outl] ^amplon ^.^. ^^^^ department R.F.D. 2 • Main Avenue South Hampton N.H. 03827 REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST FIRE WARDEN AND STATE FOREST RANGER Our first forest fire prevention law was enacted by our State Legislature 90 years ago. This early law set in place a cooperative forest fire prevention and suppression effort between city and town governments and State government. It simply stated tiiat no open fire could be (kindled, when the ground is free of snow, without the written permission of the town/city Forest Fire Warden. This law also stated that anyone kindling a fire without written permission shall be liable for the damage caused and subject to a $1,000 fine. During the past 90 years, this law has worked so well that it has remained unchanged. All open fires when the ground is not covered with snow, must be authorized by the local Forest Fire Warden. Persons kindling a fire without a permit when one is required, are liable for damages caused, fire suppression costs and subject to a $1,000 fine. This cooperative fire prevention law has contributed significantly to our nationally recognized annual forest fire loss record. 1989 STATISTICS No. of Fires 4 No. of Acres 2 I I lega I Burns 1 Warden John Gamble Dep. Warden Albert Gray Dep, Warden Kevin Syvinski Dep. Warden Fred Kozacka 62 butlj ^amplon ^.^. cftrc ^^parlmcnl R.F.D. 2 • Main Avenue South Hampton N.H. 03827 Dear South Hampton Residents: I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the townspeople of So. Hampton for all the support you have shown to this department in the form of donations and kind words. For a small town we have quite a few calls for either fire, accidents or health emergencies, and they all seem to come at meal time or in the middle of the night. I just want the people of So. Hampton to know that no matter what type of call it is or the hour that we receive it, we will always do our very best to respond without delay. Sincerely, Gambia, Chief, EMTA 63 )outI] ^ampton ^.^^ (3[ire department R.F.D. 2 • MAIN Avenue South Hampton N.H. 03827 1989 FIRE REPORT Alarm Activations 10 Auto Accidents with Injuries . 10 Medical Aid 14 Water Rescue 1 Publ ic Assist 3 Wood & Brush Fires 4 1 I I I eaa I Burns Trees on Wires 3 Truck Fires 1 Car Fires 1 Mutual Aid 7 Lightning Strikes 1 1 Oi I Leak in Cel lar Structure Fires: Barn Fires 1 Partition Fires 1 Garage Fires 1 Electrical Fires 1 Bedroom Fires 1 Cellar Fires 1 Chimney Fires 1 TOTAL FIRE LOSS $ 124,000.00 TOTAL FIRE CALLS 64 64 T.OHN OP SOUTH HAMPTON POLICB DEPARTMENT Waytid Therlaulb /^^^^ telephone Chief #^1^«'7% (603) 772-4716 AS THE YEAR. 1990 BEGINS AND THE YEAR 1989 ENDS THE SOUTH HAMPTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND YOUR POLICE CHIEF, WISH TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE TOWNSPEOPLE FOR ALL THEIR WONDERFULL HELP AND SUPPORT IN OUR EFFORT TO MAINTAIN AND FURTHER BUILD A VERY EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE POLICE DEPARTMENT, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND OTHERS, PERMANENT OFFICE SPACE HAS BEEN SECURED AND REFURBISHED WITHIN THE TOWN HALL. THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR CONCERN OF YOUR DEPARTMENT FOR- SOME TIME. ATTEMPTS TO KEEP RECORDS, HOLD EVIDENCE FOR COURT CASES, AND SECURE SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS FIREARMS, HAS BEEN VERY DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE. THE POLICE CRUISER, RADIOS, RADARS, AND RELATED POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN WELL SERVICED, AND WE CAN REPORT ALL ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. A DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION jPROGRAM HAS BEEN STARTED IN THE ELEMENTARY .SCHOOL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OFFICER MICHAEL FROST. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND IS BEING CON- DUCTED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BELIEVES THIS PROGRAM IS VERY IflPORTANT AND WILL SUPPORT IT ENTHUSIASTICALLY. I ALSO WISH TO TAKE THIS TIME TO PERSONALLY THANK ALL OUR POLICE OFFICERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE IN 1989. WAYNE TiteRIAULT POLICE CHIEF 65 i^oukk cirjcLmfiton POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES SUIflART Alarms Answered Miscellaneous Citizen Complaints 76 16 Animal Complaints Arrests! Drug Suspicious Persons Checked Trespassing Juvenile Cases Major Crimes: Assaults Burglaries Prowlers Sexual Assaults 1989 BUILDING PERMITS PERMIT # APPLICANT 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 111 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 Respectfully submitted, Alexander Macauley also received TOWN OF SOUTH HAMPTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS OF MAY 1989 QUESTIOITOAIRE : The response rate to our questionaire was an impressive 23%! The five areas identified as "most important" to be preserved were, as ranked: 1) Powwow River 2) Tuxbury Pond 3) Back River 4) Indian Burial Ground 5) Grassy Brook. 23 residents expressed willingness to work on conservation matters, and another 19 did not sign their names (!) 14 residents who own more than 10 acres expressed interest in discussing possible means of of preserving their land. We have been in contact with several already and will continue to do so. 81% of the respondents were "willing to have the Town consider expenditures" to acquire special areas, which leads us to: FUITOING/FUND RAISING : Always a problem, especially in a small town due to budget constraints. We will be following the progress of HB 1417 through the legislative process. It is presently in the committee/study stage. The Bill would permit the adoption of a local land use change tax of 1% of the value of the land to fund land conservation projects such as purchase of conservation easements or land and expenses, including legal costs, of land management by local conservation commissions. We are also studying the creation of a private land conservation trust which cculd receive tax-deductible donations of land or monies for land acquisition, purchase of conservation easements, and land management. LAND CONSERVATION INVESTMENT PROGRAI'l (LCIP) ; LCIP is a public agency created by the legislature in 1987 under RSA 221-A, to act as the public partner of the Trust for New Hampshire Lands, the latter being a private non-profit corporation funded by individual and corporate contributions. LCIP was funded with $20,000,000 bond issue in 1987, and another $18,000,000 in 1989. The LCIP program enables cities and towns to purchase conservation easements o? land of "local significance". In South Hampton, preliminary approval has been received from LCIP for the Town to purchase a conservation easement from Henry V. Crosby, Jr. on his 113-acre parcel abutting the Audubon Society Preserve and the former Peak Road, funding to be provided by LCIP. Please give us a call should you have any interest or questions with respect to this important program. (Note: The LCIP was enacted as a 5-year program, i.e. 1987-1992.) NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY : Under RSA 35-A:2 all local conservation commissions are charged with the responsibility of conducting a natural resource inventory (index) of their towns. Extensive mapping and data collecting projects are 68 presently being conducted by several state and federal agencies, expected to be completed in approximately two years. Our input effort, at least initially, will concentrate on the identification and location of unusual plants, all wildlife especially rare species, and any natural areas of particular importance. We NEED your local expert knowledge! Please contact us if you are willing to help. DREDGE/FILL PERMITS ; We continue to monitor and "watch dog" the application and processing of required permits from the '.Vtlands goard ... a primary respon- sibility of all conservation commissions. WORKSHOPS/FIELD STUDIES, ETC ; In order to update and/or broaden the depth of knowledge of our commission members, several have attended workshops, lectures and field trips covering subjects such as wetlands identification and the natural resource inventory project. In addition, two members represented South Hampton at the 19th Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions held in Concord on November 4, 1989. We participated in the workshops conducted as part of the Annual Meeting. MONTHLY MEETINGS : Our monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7; 30pm in the Town Offices, and are open to the public. Your questions, comments, or suggestions would be welcomed. . Re^ipectfullyRe^ipecttully submitted, George K. Briggs, Chairman (Tel; 394-7352) Jo Ann Hill, Selectmen's Representative (394-7982) Lee" Knapp (394-7944) Norman Marble (394-7809) James Van Bokkelen (394-7832) 69 o c 3 t 0) 0) 0) 0) 3 s I Annual Reports of the Officers of the School District of the TOWN OF SOUTH HAMPTON N.H. For the School Year 1988 - 1989 71 SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICERS SCHOOL BOARD Margaret F. Miller Term Expires 1990 Judith L. Shivik Term Expires 1991 Daniel J. Mahoney Term Expires 1990 SOPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Norman C. Katner, B.S., M.A., Ed.D. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Leon R. Worthley, B.A., M.S. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS Fred Engelbach, B.A., B.C.E., M.S. TREASURER Lynn M. Wiggin MODERATOR Ho race T. Cressy CLERK Audrey G. Brunet SCHOOL NURSE Anne Marie GracLano, M.Ed. AUDITORS Carri, Plodzik, and Sanderson Concord, New Hampshire 72 J TOWN OF SOUTH HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT Election of Officers - 1990 THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE To the Inhabitants of the School District in the Town of South Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote upon District Affairs: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO MEET AT THE TOWN HALL, IN SAID DISTRICT ON TUESDAY THE 13TH OF MARCH, 1990 AT ONE O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON TO VOTE FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS. 1. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing year. 2. To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year. 3. To choose a Treasurer for the ensuing year. 4. To choose one School Board Member for the ensuing two years. 5. To choose one School Board Member for the ensuing three years. POLLS WILL NOT CLOSE BEFORE 8:00 P.M. The foregoing procedure calling for election of your District Officers at the Annual Town Meeting is authorized by Statute (RSA 671:2) and was adopted by the District at its 1966 Annual Meeting. GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND SEALS AT SAID SOUTH HAMPTON THIS ^III DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1990. tM»^4^^^^ Chai rper son Margaret F. Miller ith L. Shivik Daniel J. Mahoney School Board A true copy of Warrant -- Attest; ^.^j^ig^c-^ /< -^-''"~~"" Chai rperson Margaretgaret Y. MliierMil th L. Shivik ^>i^/ ;?C^/4^' Daniel ^. Mahoney ^hS^hoo 1 • Board 73 TOWN OF SOUTH HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT 1990 THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE To the Inhabitants of the School District in the Town of South Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote upon District Affairs: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO MEET AT THE TOWN HALL IN SOUTH HAMPTON ON TUESDAY THE 6TH OF MARCH, 1990 AT 7:30 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING TO ACT UPON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: Notice: School District Officers will be elected at the Town Meeting (South Hampton Town Hall, March 13, 1990. Polls open at 1:00 P.M. and close at 8:00 P.M.) in accordance with the Statutory Election Procedures adopted by the District at its March 1966 Annual Meeting. 1. To see if the District will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35 for the purpose of constructing and furnishing a new school building including related site work and to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,500 (Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) to be placed in this fund. (RECOMMENDED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE) 2. To see if the District will vote to accept from the Town (if the Town votes to deed it) a parcel of land bounded on three (3) sides by the parcel of Pow Wow River State Forest land which the District leases from the State of New Hampshire. (RECOMMENDED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE) 3. To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,000 (Twelve Thousand Dollars) to perform work in the Barnard School recommended by the Deputy Fire Marshal. ($7,000 RECOMMENDED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE) 4. To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars) to engage a consultant to determine the feasibility and cost of providing a water supply well and a septic system to support school building modifications and/or improvements at the present school site. (RECOMMENDED BY THE BUDGET COMMITTEE) 5. To see if the District will vote to authorize the South Hampton School Board to accept State and/or Federal grants and/or gifts for the South Hampton School District. 6. To see what sum of money the District will raise and appropriate for the support of schools, for the salaries of School Officials and Agents, and for the payment of statutory obligations of the District. 7. To see what action the District will take in relation to reports of Agents, Auditors, Committees or Officers chosen and pass any vote relating thereto. 74 . 8. To transact any other business that may legally come before said meet i ng GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND SEALS AT SAID SOUTH HAMPTON THIS 'J^ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1990. Uf^M^cr^i^j^ Cha i rperson Maraaret -F. MillerMill« .. Ju«ith L. Shivikr 5 /i>o^JJ^/^^^,y^^ Daniel)aniel i./• MahonevMahoney ^ School£ Board A true copy of Warrant -- Attest: /- ^Yi*^\~^ Chai rperson ~. ~ 4§jrgaret.F. filler ~' \ / Jfldith L. Shiv Daniel J /Mahoney '^School Board 75 SOUTH HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT 1989-1990 The year of 1989 - 1990 can best be remembered a.s a. time of serious but not irreconcilable differences of opinions on many issues that faced the town, school district and school board. We tried our best to inform you of all of our actions, gather more information relating to the pursuit of improving our housing situation, and work toward realistic long term improvements to our educational system. I have prepared this report in outline form due to the vast amount of information it contains. NEW SCHOOL BUILDING PROPOSAL ^1.8 million dollar bond issue was defeated by voters at March school district meeting. ^$10,000 v;as allocated by voters at March district meeting to further pursue the study of a new school. j^School Board voted "to explore regional i zat ion , tui- tioning, repairs to Barnard School, plans for a new school, and other housing considerations" at a meeting in March. As a result the School Needs Committee was formed. SCHOOL NEEDS COMMITTEE *-Mr . Lutz Wallem was appointed chairman and four sub- committees were formed: Tuitioning - Pam Noon, Chairperson Regional izat ion' - Karen St. Germain, Chairperson New School - Dan Mahoney, Chairperson Rehabilitation - Walter Sh i v i k , Chairperson ^The subcommittees v;orked diligently researching facts on the options available to the district and producing a survey of all town residents. *The committee reported its findings to the school board in early April. The report' was used as a basis for the board''s long term planning. VISIT FROM STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT *In June the school board met with representatives from the State Department of Education to gather information to assist us in long term planning. This meeting was well attended by residents. 76 . *The long awaited asbestos management plan was received dy the school board on July i. *The school board and Barnard Trustees met on several occasions to discuss implementation of the plan. We also met twice with Briggs Associ ates- to get further clarification on management of the plan. xThe school was visited in early summer by an official from the Division of Public Health in response to a complaint received at the Environmental Protection Agency. The Division of Public Health rendered an opinion that the school board and Barnard Trust are acting responsibly in managing the plan. FIRE MARSHALL )fThe Fire Marshall performed a follow up inspection of the Barnard School on July 26. He presented a written report to the Fire Chief and school board outlining what he felt needed to be done. ^^The Barnard Trust and school committee met on several occasions to discuss implementation of the Fire Marshall's recommendations ( some of which appear in our 1990-1991 budget.) BUDGET DEFICIT ^The school district opened its books on July 1st v/lth a deficit of $2787 from the previous year. In addition, our transportation contract exceeded the budgeted amount by $8,300. ^^Faced with a possible deficit of $11,000 the school board enacted an immediate budget freeze. ^On October 11th the school board met with the Budget Committee at the request of concerned townspeople to discuss a possible deficit expenditure of $11,000. ^As a result of this discussion the school board re- leased some previously frozen line items but maintained an overall freeze on the budget. The board is pleased to report that it appears we will be able to fund the $11,000 from this year's budget. This means no deficit expendi tures 77 RESIGNATIONS ^During the year Ms, Ma.rty Bl ackadar resigned her elected position as school board member, and Ms. Nancy Dixon resigned as school district treasurer. *The board appointed Mr. Daniel Mahoney to the school board and Ms. Lynn Mor i n Wiggin as district treasurer. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ^A one year teachers' contract was negotiated this year Many issues were brought forward - the most pressing being the escalating cost of benefits. Both parties agreed to study the cost of benefits throughout the summer in time for our next round of negotiations. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH *Dr . Norman Katner, superintendent of SAU 21, announced his retirement as of July 1, 1990. A search for his replacement was initiated in September. ^The Joint Board appointed Dr. James Weiss as superin- tendent in early January. ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE *This subcommittee of the Joint Board met throughout the year and worked on many issues including long range planning, computerization of the entire SAU, explora- tion of the hiring of a Director of Personnel, and issues surrounding our transportation contract. As you can see, it has been a very busy year. As a result of all the work done in this and in past years, the board passed a resolution to present a new building proposal to the town within a one to five (1 - 5) year period and to establish a capital reserve fund to help us fund this building. This year we are asking you to consider appropri- ating $50,000 for this purpose. Within the next month the board will continue its process of long term planning. Some of the items we will consider are: restructuring of the position of principal at the Barnard School, complete curriculum review, better utilization of resources. 78 , k In conclusion, the board would like to urge you to attend the March School District Meeting on March 6th at 7:30 pm. We want to thank the members of the School Needs Committee for their efforts. Their work was instrumental in helping the board plan for the future. All of our warrant articles reflect their input. The board also would like to thank the members of the Barnard Trust for their input and financial assistance throughout the year. We would also like to thank townspeople who donated money, supplies, and time to the school. A special thanks goes to Dennis Blair for his extensive research throughout the year. We hope to see you all at the district meeting and many thanks for all of your support throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Miller, Chairperson Judith Sh i V i Daniel Mahoney A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON As you may know I wi 1 1 not be seeking reelection this year, because I am returning to Graduate School in the fall and will be unable to commit the tremendous amount of time it takes to be an effective board member. I wanted to thank each of you for having the faith to elect me six years ago to a position that I have enjoyed tremendously. Although you and I may have disagreed on issues throughout my tenure, I am very proud to have served as a school board member in South Hampton. Many thanks to so many of you for your assistance, feedback, and commitment to better schools. Respectful 1 y Margaret Mi 11 er 79 SCHOOL BUDGET SECTION 1 ESTIMATED REVENUES SECTION II £ O O Z U Ul £ I- £ tU O (S u o cr ffl en cr< £ a o z U Ui §uIII a 111 a _i Q a A 01 (J> _l (71 z - £ a o z U hi a u O llJ 3 CE o a m en o a_i aa. O IT X a a '^ UJ 01 o(n sI a cr> O CTi IT -• tr. I I- cn _i o d o-I 01 o o U 01 X Q a u a Q 01 (0 3 -< O IT a a Z 0) UJ ffl a 01 84 £ z a o z U UJ 111 a o u Q u 3 K a a _i o a (D a(n -I a o o a e z o. (^ E z a 1- ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1989 BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1989 ASSETS (1) GENERAL (4) FOOD SERVICE Cash 121.47 782.42 Intergovernmental Receivables 400.96 67.00 Total Current Assets 279.49 849.42 TOTAL ASSETS 279.49 849.42 LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Intergovernmental Payables 2,000.00 Other Payables 1,066.07 17.12 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,066.07 17.12 Unreserved Fund Balance -2,786.58 832.30 TOTAL FUND EOUITY -2,786.58 832.30 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 279.49 849.42 STATEMENT OF REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1989 DESCRIPTION (1) GENERAL (4) FOOD SERVICE Current Appropriation 526,229.00 TOTAL TAXES 526,229.00 TOTAL TRANSPORTATION FEES Earnings on Investments 5,553.50 Food Service 527.50 Other Local Revenue 759.69 TOTAL OTHER REVENUE FROM LOCAL SOURCES 6,313.19 527.50 TOTAL LOCAL REVENUE 532,542.19 527.50 TOTAL RESTRICTED GRANTS-IN-AID Gas Tax Refunds 436.24 TOTAL REVENUE FROM STATE SOURCES 436.24 Child Nutrition Programs 557.00 TOTAL RESTRICTED GRANTS-IN-AID FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE STATE 557.00 TOTAL REVENUE FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 557.00 TOTAL REVENUE 532,978.43 1,084.50 Certificate This is to certify that the information contained in this report was taken from the official records. The information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, Norman C. Katner Superintendent of Schools Margaret F. Miller, Chairman Daniel J. Mahoney Judith L. Shivik February 1990 School Board 89 Si u ~-' r» Vi o c H LU Z U is Q Z i 2 - (/) South Hampton, N.H. March 7, 1989 The Annual School District Meeting of South Hampton was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by Moderator Horace Cressy with the hall filled, to over capacity - 246 registered voters present, plus many non- registered voters. The Warrant now attached to page 255 was read. Charles Ducharme made a motion "on the Bond Issue to be kept to within one hour" . Second by Pamela Noon The Moderator declared no discussion on the motion and asked for a vote on the motion. Motion voted in the Affirmative. Judith Shivik moved "that the District vote to allow the Super- intendent of School, his staff, counsel, architects and the Principal of the South Hampton School to speak or answer questions when re- quested." Second by Patricia Hesselbach - Voted in the affirmative J The Moderator then declared that when one voter spoke for the school the next speaker would be against and it will have to be a limited discussion. Judith Shivik then asked if the School Board could give their presentation to the many people who have not come to any of the meetings. Timothy Putnam felt enough meetings have been held and did not feel it was necessary. Judith Shivik questioned the board's rights to make a presentation. The following people were the^/intro- duced: Fred Englebach, Business Administrator of S.A.U. #21; Leon Worthley, Asst. Superintendent; Royal Gauvin, Engineer; Giles van der Bogert, Architect from JSA; Paul Schmidt, Enviormental Engineer; Peter Saari, Attorney for S.A.U. #21, Terry Marines, Principal from Barnard School. Judith Shivik then made a motion "that the School Board be allowed the time of 15 minutes to present the program to the people who have not been to any meetings and have not yet heard any 'dis- cussion". Second by Katherine Silver. The Moderator then declared the motion out of order unless they could present it in the hours time. Judith Shivik then challenged the Moderator who in turn called for a vote on the motion. 115 yes and 131 no - Motion lost. Article I Patricia Hesselbach then read the motion "to move that the Dis- trict raise and appropriate the sum of $1,780,000.00 for construction of a new school building on land leased by the School District, for developing the site, for providing equipment and furnishings for the new building, for architectural and other service fees, and for other items incidental to or necessary for the construction work; to de- termine whether the appropriation shall be raised by the issuance or sale of bonds or notes on the credit of the South Hampton School Dis- trict in accordance with the provisions of the municipal finance act (RSA Chapter 33); to authorize the School Board to invest said monies and to use the interest earned thereon for said project; to authorize the School Board to obtain State and any other aid which may be or become available; to authorize the School Board to determine (1) the time and place of payment or principle and interest, (2) the rate of interest, (3) the provisions for the sale of notes and/or bonds, (4) all the matters in connection therewith; or to take any other action relative thereto." Second by Judith Shivik 92 So. Hampton Annual School District Meeting - March 7, 1989 Page 2 Richard Miller made reference to the letter that all townspeople received in the mail, but had no signature. The Moderator asked if anyone in the room cared to speak on this. No one responded. Judith Shivik then spoke quickly in support of the new school and why the board has gone this route. As the school has not met State Minimum Standards they have been working with a School Building Committee and come up with this alternative. Ms. Shivik gave dates and Districts that had been talked to and were not interested in taking our children. Pamela Noon stated that she had reason to believe thfiFAmesbury should be contacted again and that they would be interested in talking with us again. After 10 people spoke for and against the new school, Patricia Hesselbach stated that the issue tonight was definitely the physical plant and that is what must be considered in the vote. There is the Enviormental Protection Agency who has the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act of 1986 that must be answered to. We do have asbestos in the school that will have to be either removed at great expense or self contained, monitored, etc. at great expense. There are violations of life safety codes in the plant that the town must answer to. She outlined other areas that needed attention. Also pointed out that in this day and age with computers in the school, a lot more storage is required. The question of site was raised. Ms. Shivik stated that people with 6 or more acres of land were contacted to see if they would donate or sell land for a school site. There was no response so the state wasj^ontacted to see if the land given to them in 1930 could be gotten back. With the help of Legislators, the land was leased at no cost, but stipulated that it is to be used for a school building site. Donald Hellen spoke as the senior member of the Barnard Trustees and pointed out the town does not own the school. It was also asked if the staff would increase with a new school. J. Shivik clarified this issue. The only increase they could see would be an increase in hours of the janitor and the increase in hours for the secretary. Also four hours a week if a school librarian that is registered and certi- fied could be found. A few residents pointed out that they were not against a new school, only against Article I as it reads. They were unhappy with what was presented for a new school and the figure attached to it. Beverly Reynolds asked what the alternative plan would be if the vote was "no". J. Shivik stated the upcoming school year students will stay in the building and in the portable classroom unit until their hand is forced. The places the board expects that to happen is the asbestos removal issue, as they do not know what the time table is for getting it out of the building. They will have to make arrange- ments for the students to attend school elsewhere while the removal is happening. It was stated that they could' tuition students to Hampton Falls on an emergency basis and also to Seabrook on an emer- gency basis. P. Noon questioned cost per student. M. Miller gave a breakdown as: 1988-89 as $4,331; 1989-90 as $5,557; 1990-91 as $8,185 per student. After the Hampton Falls meeting, tuition to that school would be $10,000 per student. After 30 or so people had spoken, the Moderator opened the polls at 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the School Building Issue, explaining that the "yes" is for the motion and the "no is against the motion. All registered voters were able to vote. Ballots were counted at 10:45 p.m. Vincent Early made a motion "to close the polls 93 . So. Hampton Annual School District Meeting - March 7, 1989 Page 3 at 11:05 p.m." Second by Charles Ducharme - Voted in the affirmative. With all ballots counted the vote was: 208 NO - 135 YES - Motion lost Article II Margaret Miller moved "that the District raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to engage architects, engineers, surveyors and other consultants and to pay related costs such as legal fees to continue planning for a new school" second by Judith Shivik who spoke on this article. It was also stated that the school board owns the plans for the school that were drawn up and that the $25,000 budgeted last year for the architects has been expended. The article was then voted in the affirmative. Article III Patricia Hesselbach "moved that the District raise and appropriate the sum of $571,691 exclusive of special money articles, for the . support of the schools, for the salaries of School District Officials and Agents and for payment of the statutory obligations of the School District." Second by Margaret Miller. After a few questions were answered; the article was then voted in the affirmative. Article IV Margaret Miller "moved that the District authorize the South Hampton Board to accept State and/or Federal grants and/or gifts for the South Hampton School District" second by Judith Shivik - voted in the affirmative. Article V Judith Shivik "moved that the District accept the reports of Agents, Auditors, Committees or Officers chosen" second by Margaret Miller - Voted in the affirmative. Article VI To Transact any other business that may legally come before said meeting. Michael Santosuosso stated he did not know if the_ motion he would like to make is legal. The motion being "to have all ballot votes be on the school ballot at Annual Town Meeting" second by Charles Ducharme. After discussion, it was pointed out as this was a Bond Issue and required a 2/3 vote it had to be put before the voters at the meeting. With more input from those still in attendance, P. Hesselbach read from the law book regarding this. Motion lost. Donald Hellen pointed out that under Article IV gifts could be given and reminded residents if they had any gifts, they should pass them over to the School Committee. Audrey Miller stated she would like to give a hand to the School Committee for all their work. Patricia Hesselbach stated this is going to be another busy year. She asked for anyone that would like to join a committee to do so and be well informed and help reach a goal. Motion by Pamela Noon to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 P.M. second by Lutz Wallem. Respectfully submitted. School Di^rict Clerk 94 1989-90 SALARY SHARES OF SUPERINTENDENT AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS Assistant Assistant Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Hampton $ 14,528.53 $ 11,850.09 $ 11 ,026.84 Hampton Falls 1,998.53 1 ,630.09 1 ,516.84 North Hampton 4,905.50 4,001.13 3,723.17 Seabrook 18,951.63 15,457.75 14,383.88 South Hampton 1,152.76 940.24 874.92 Winnacunnet 21,113.05 17,220.70 16,024.35 $ 62,650.00 $ 51,100.00 $ 47,550.00 The figures listed above show the salaries and the proportionate share paid by each School District in School Administrative Unit #21 for 1989-90. Newly Elected School District Officers - South Hampton, N.H. March U, 1989 MODERATOR Horace T . Cressy 182 votes Main Avenue Box 158 South Hampton, N.H. 03827 SCHOOL CLERK Audrey G. Brunet 318 votes Hilldale Avenue Box 179 South Hampton, N.H. 03827 SCHOOL TREASURER Nancy F . Dixon 313 Chase Road Box 76 South Hampton, N.H. 03827 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Martha J. Blackadar 205 votes P.O. Box 250 East Kingston, N.H. 03827 95 I 1 cr>ii von on on => a: a. Lu OMI CMll con O z o on l-H on 3I- on OQ I— a£ t- (/) yon i^n von UJ O "11 r^ M 1— r^n 00 •-' I— oon (T> _j cr r«»ii .-H < =) rs —I O'er 96 CARRI PLODZIK SANDERSON Professional Association 193 Nortb Main Street CoDCord, N.H. 03301 (603)225-6996 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON FINANCIAL PRESENTATION To the Members of the School Board South Hampton School District South Hampton, New Hampshire We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the South Hampton School District and the individual fund financial statements of the School District as of and for the year ended June 30, 1989, as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the School District's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. Ve conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Ve believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. As described in Note IC, the general purpose financial statements referred to above do not include the General Fixed Asset Group of Accounts, which should be included to conform with generally accepted accounting principles. The amount that should be recorded in the General Fixed Asset Account Group is not known. The general purpose financial statements referred to above do not include the financial activities of the Student Activities Fund, which should be included to conform with generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, except that omission of the General Fixed Asset Group of Accounts and the Student Activities Fund results in an incomplete presentation, as explained in the above paragraphs, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the South Hampton School District at June 30, 1989, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the individual fund financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the individual funds of the School District at June 30, 1989, and the results of operations of such funds for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. August 9, 1989 97 Carri • Plodzik • Sanderson Professional Association accountants & auditors Stephen D. Rodzik. PA Robert E. Sanderson, PA 1 93 North Main Street Paul J Mercier, Jr . CPA Edward T Perry. CPA Concord. New Hampshire 03301 Telephone: 603-225-6996 A Bruce Cam, CPA. CFP Armand G, Martineau, CPA George W Colburn, CPA Sudhir Naik, CPA Tamar M J. Maynard, CPA James A. Soika. CPA August 9, 1989 Members of the School Board South Hampton School District South Hampton, New Hampshire Dear Members of the Board: Ve have audited the financial statements of the South Hampton School District for the year ended June 30, 1989 and have issued our report thereon dated August 9, 1989. In connection with our audit, we reviewed and tested the School District's systems of internal accounting control and operating procedures to the extent we considered necessary to evaluate the systems as required by generally accepted auditing standards. The purpose of our review of these systems was not to express an opinion on internal accounting control, and it would not necessarily disclose all weaknesses in the system. In the following paragraphs, we present our comments and recommendations for improving specific aspects of the School District's systems and procedures. We also refer you to the Appendix to this letter which explains the purpose of our review, its limitations, and the professional standards involved. DISTRICT BUDGETING During each of the past two years, the District has requested and received funds from the Town in excess of the District appropriation. This has occurred primarily because of inadequate budgeting, which has resulted in the District not having enough cash to meet its obligations by year end. Because this borrowing becomes an advance on the subsequent year's budget, it further results in the District being short for the subsequent year by the amount borrowed. The District management intends to reduce expenditures in 1989-90 to make up the deficit in the General Fund. We recommend that the District reassess its budgeting methods to preclude the need for borrowing against the assessment of a subsequent year. STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND In order to conform with generally accepted accounting principles, our audit should include a review and examination of the Student Activities Fund. As in the past, the records of this fund were not made available to us for audit. 98 SOUTH HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT LETTER OF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS JUNE 30, 1989 We reconunend that the District seriously consider providing these records in future periods, so that a more complete presentation is made and the financial statements may comply with generally accepted accounting principles. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT During the fiscal year, the District paid over $300 in bank service charges. Many banks do not assess such charges to local governmental customers. We recommend that the Treasurer investigate alternatives in order to transfer District monies to such an account, if practical. In closing, we would like to express our appreciation to those persons whose cooperation and assistance has helped us to achieve efficiencies in completing our audit. After you have reviewed our report, we would be pleased to meet with you to discuss any questions that you might have. Very truly yours, ^^^^*€ 99 . REPORT FROM THE PRINCIPAL I hereby submit my report as principal of the Barnard School. Some staff positions were not filled at the beginning of the school year because of a budgetary freeze. As of January 16, 1990, all staff positions have been filled. Again through a federal grant and school fund-raising efforts, the Arts and Humanities program at the Barnard School continues. Listed below are some of the events which resulted from this .program-. a. Playfest Grades b. Suzuki Violinists' Performance c. Latino America Musical d. IFYE Speaker (4-H) e. Dan Grady (Puppeteer) f. Lip Sync Contest g. Various programs in individual classrooms Students in grades four through eight participated in the first National Geography Bee. The local winner had to take a written test to qualify for the state finals. The Barnard School was fortunate to have a student represent the school at the state finals. Students in grades five through eight continue to participate in the State Spelling Bee. Over the past few years we have had sev- eral students advance to the state finals. The eighth grade class was invited to join St. Joseph's School in Haverhill, Mass. on their spring trip to Washington, D.C. Both groups found the activities to be a very rewarding educational ex- erience Students in grades one through eight had the opportunity to par- ticipate in the first SAU 21 Young Author's Conference. Student rep- resentatives and their parents and staff members attended a celebra- tion of their writing accomplishments. This gathering replaces the state-wide conference which has been discontinued. In recognition of American Education Week the school community raised money to aid the Mintie White Elementary School in Watsonville, California, which had been damaged by the October earthquake. The South Hampton Police Department is presenting a seventeen week drug abuse education program, at the Barnard School. The primary emphasis of the program is to assist students in recognizing the pressures that influence them to experiment with drugs. Th'e program is entitled D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) The strong support of the South Hampton PTA is very much appre- ciated by the students and staff of the Barnard School. Barnard School has received a memorial gift which will enable students to participate in the Great Books Foundation program. We are grateful to CP Building Supply for providing new uniforms for the boys' and girls' basketball teams. 100 : Mrs. Evelyn (Santosuosso) Burke, Barnard School Class of 19A7, presented a drawing of the school by David Shaw to the School District of South Hampton. This drawing will be on display at the Annual School District Meeting. This is your school. Please feel free to visit. Respectfully submitted, A. Terry Marines, Principal Norman C. Katner Superintendent of Schools SCHOOL MEMBERSHIPS As of September 29, 1989 Elementary Schools Grades SOUTH HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Teaching Staff - 1989-90 Name Peg] Subj ec t Area Terry Marines B.S., Boston University Math Social Studies Language Arts John B. Battis B.A., Boston Conservatory Instrumental Music of Mus ic Lynne M. Beach B.A., Framlngham State Art Cornelia Countney B.S., Simmons College Ma th/ Science Merry Craig B.S. Mus. Ed., Boston Univ. Mus ic Margie Dillon B.S., Merrimack College Guidance M. A. , Rivier College Barbara Knapp B.S., M.Ed., Salem State Reading/Language Arts Maureen O'Donnell B.A., University of MA Speech Therapist Beverly A. Peeke B.A., University of N.H. Grades 3 & 4 Janet A. Snow B.S., Simmons College Sp. Education Adm. M.Ed., University of N.H. Reading Elizabeth A. Weber B.A., Albertus Magnus Grades 1 & 2 M.S., Ed., University of ME Patricia Yeaton B.S. Plymouth State Physical Education Substitutes Used 1988-89 School Year Leighton Holt Brenda Jayne Cecile McCarthy Ada Merrill Other Staff 1989-90 Audrey G. Brunet, Secretary Barbara McCarthy, Teacher Aide 102 SOUTH HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SALARIES 1989-90 8/30/89 LIST OF PUPILS AT BARNARD SCHOOL Mrs. Weber -- Grade 1 Mrs. Weber - Grade 2 Boys Girls Boys Girls Bickford, Mary Jo Blair, Matt-hew Blunt, Amy Bucknell, Christine Jordan, Mark Daigle, Kimberl/ Donovan, Meghan Lutes, Robert Knapp, Emily Goldthwaite, Mary Mahoney , Ryan Kokaras, Alexis Lariviere, Meghan Nicol, Roland Noiseux, Rachel McFarland, Cailin Shoukimas, Adam Oldak, J. Tenley Shoukimas, Ashley Silver, Matthew Mrs. Peeke - Grade 3 Mrs. Snow Grade 4 Boys Girls Boys Girls Baker, Jonathan Lariviere, Lisa Donovan, William Blinn, Amanda Clark, Chester Nicol, Lauren McFarland, Jackson Buxton, Tracy Jardis, Bradley St. Germain, Renee Searl, Karl Cardin, Danielle Myhal, Peter Verge, Jacob Gosselin, Elizabel Vigneault, Adam Olsen, Michael Macaulay, Lauren Mason, Heather Myhal, Marlee Miller, Joy Mrs. Courtney - Grade 5 Mrs. Knapp - Grade 6 Boys Girls Boys Girls Anderson, Bryan Jardis, Nicole Lariviere, Eric Howard, Molly Blair, Keith Packard, Lindsay St.Cyr, Steven Macaulay, Melissa Cardin, Devin Walden, Julie Shoukimas, Matthew Mason , Erin Goodwin, Adam Outhouse, Kelly Pentoliros, Tyler Pearson, Ariana Picard, Matthew Sanborn, Nicole Thewes, Danial Verge, Natalie Vigneault, Tara Mr. Marines - Grade 7 Mr. Marines Grade 8 Boys Girls Boys Girls Cassidy, David Hoyt, Betsy Buxton, Nathanael Gamble, Christy Knapp, Erica Macaulay, Chr istopher-Hesselbach , Karen Reid, Stephanie Noon, David Moore, Angela St. Germain, Kristina Outhouse, Dean Searl, Amy Picard, Michael Souriolle, Mary 105 1989-90 AML '3 URY HIGH SCHOOL LIST Grade 9 Eric Anderson Jill Doucette Christopher Donahue April Langis Grant Gosselin Maida Shivlk Errick Johnson Sean St.Cyr Jamey Walden Grade 10 Leigh Condon Erin Conway Heath Eastman Kim Lutes Brian Morse Rebecca Morse Stephen Serwacki Amy Shoukimas Andrea Serwacki Amy Westgate Grade 11 Scott Blinn Tammy Bamford Richard Cook Dawn Felch Angel Paul Jessica Shivik Shelly Souriolle Chris Woodburn Grade 12 Graham Courtney April Currier Jennifer Dow Paula Hoyt Pamela Noon 106 STATISTICAL DATA 1988-89 No. of Different Pupils Enrolled During the Year 79 Average Daily Membership 79.9 Percent of Attendance 97.2 Number of Pupils in High School - September, 1988 35 ENROLLMENT IN SEPTEMBER 1989 Grades 1-2 21 Grades 5-6 21 Grades 3-4 21 Grades 7-8 15 PUPILS WHO COMPLETED THE WORK OF THE EIGHTH GRADE IN JUNE 1989 Eric Anderson Christopher Donahue Jill Doucette Grant Gosselin Susan Hesselbach Errick Johnson April Langis Maida Shivik Jamey Walden AMESBURY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES IN JUNE 1989 James Bryant Darlene Cornwell Bruce Cronin Daniel Currier Beth Dixon Theodore Felch Jill Hartwell Jennifer Morse Lisa Reld Matthew Quevillon AMESBURY HIGH TUITION RATES 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 Tuition $3,332.10 $4,153.26 $4,292.83 No. Students 35 32 (35 est.) 107