Town of Barrington Annual Report of the Town and School Officers for The

for the Year endin DECEMBER 31, 2001

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-x-\ Dedication

In recognition of her many contributions to this community, including the generous donation of a conservation easement on her historic farm, we hereby dedicate this year's town report in memory of:

Mrs Pauline "Polly" Boodey

These pictures represent a few of the natural and historic resources found in our beautiful town. In September 2001, a natural resource inventory was conducted by the Natural Heritage Committee in conjunction with the Barrington Conservation Commission. The inventory will serve as a planning tool to prioritize more important lands for conservation, recreation and/or open space. With supporting data and map, the inventory helps to provide a clear picture of where these resources are located and why they are significant. In light of a rapidly expanding population and its accompanying development, we are mindful of the importance of these natural resources and how they define a town's character.

Some properties provide a variety of resources that contribute to the sustainability of a community. One such property, known as the Tamposi property, was recently acquired by the town through a DES water Supply Protection Grant. The property, consisting of 1,378 acres of land, provides the headwaters of the Oyster River and a headwater stream of the Bellamy River and was acquired to protect all of our drinking water supplies. Three of the numerous wetlands on site contain rare communities of Atlantic white cedar and black gum. While hunting, hiking and other passive recreation activities will be allowed in perpetuity, motorized-wheeled vehicles are prohibited as a condition of the grant. The abundance of wildlife, along with the many educational benefits it will provide, clearly shows that this property is an ideal example of one of our more important natural resources.

Front Cover: Pierce Barn Back Cover: Bellamy River at the Samuel A. Tamposi Water Supply Reserve Property «£. Ml WITH THANKS AND GRATITUDE....

This March, after 36 years as a Selectmen, George Musler will retire from

the board. The fact that he served our community for so long is in itself amazing, but George continues to serve as the town's representative to the NH Legislature for the last 20 years as well.

In 1964 when George was first elected to the Board of Selectmen, our population stood at 800, a far cry from the 7,475 residents we have today. At the time, there was no town office so Selectmen worked out of their homes or the nurse's office located at the school. Their wives often filled the positions of secretary or bookkeeper. The Selectmen assessed property on the first day of April every year with residents also being assessed for cattle, machinery, and stock in trade. One police officer was on duty patrolling the mostly dirt roads in town. Road maintenance was completed by anyone (including the selectmen!) who owned a pickup truck and snow plow.

Today, seven police officers patrol roads that are mostly paved. A highway department consisting of eight employees maintains the 60 miles of roads with town owned equipment.

George has been instrumental in many of the improvements to the town including the building of the original town offices (now the library/gym), the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 9 & 125 (and more recently the addition of turn signals here), the purchase of the first fire truck, police cruiser, and ambulance, the introduction of computers to the town office, the landfill closure, the new Public Safety Building and development of Emergency Management planning for the town.

It is with deep gratitude and a degree of sadness that we say goodbye to George. Your countless contributions have shaped this very town and we thank you for the selfless devotion you have exhibited over these many years. We have indeed been fortunate to have you participate in Town affairs for so long. Simply said, we will miss you dearly George.

2001 Annual Report Town Of Barrington, New Hampshire

Table of Contents

I. Directory • Town Offices, Committees and Boards • Hours & Telephone Numbers

II. Town Meeting • Minutes - First Session - 2001 • Warrant - 2002 • Changes From Deliberative Session - 2002 • Budget - 2002

III. Town Financial Reports Auditor's Opinion 2001 Treasurer's Report Tax Collector's Report Trustee of Trust Funds Town Clerk's Report Comparative Statement Recreation Revolving Fund Summary Inventory of Property Schedule of Town Property Library Accounts Tax Rate Calculation Tax Rate Comparisons Detailed Statement of Payments & Encumbrances Revenues

IV. Reports of Town Officers and Agents • Administrator's Report • Zoning Board of Adjustment Highway Department Transfer Station & Recycling Fire Department Firemen's Association Fire Warden

CEO / Health Officer Police Department Librarian's Report & Statistics Rural District Visiting Nurse Association American Legion Barrington Ambulance Recreation Department Lamprey Health Care Senator Caroline McCarley Planning Board

V. School District Meeting • Officers of the Barrington School District • Minutes - First Session 2001 • Warrant - 2002

VI. School Financial Reports • Balance Sheet • Budget • Revenue • Department of Revenue Administration

VII. Report of School Officials • Superintendent's Report • Buildings & Grounds • Food Service Program Report • School Nurse's Report • Principal's Report • The Graduates Directory

TOWN OF BARRINGTON TOWN OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GENERAL COURT George T. Muster 271-3661 Janet Wall 271-3184 Marlene DeChane 271-3565

STATE SENATOR Carolyn McCarley 271-2736

FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001

SELECTMEN TERM EXPIRES George T. Musler 2002 Cathal O'Ceallaigh 2002 Robert Stock 2003 Daniel Weeden 2004 George Bailey 2004

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Carol Reilly Appt

TAX COLLECTOR Madelynn Faist 2003 Linda Loucony, Deputy Tax Collector Appt

TOWN CLERK Sheila Marquette 2003 Valerie Gillen - Deputy Town Clerk Appt Kim Kerekes - Office Assistant Appt TREASURER David Gibson 2003 James Lewis, Deputy Treasurer Appt

TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS Richard O'Brien 2002 Jere Calef 2003

SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST TERM EXPIRES Suzanne McNeil 2006 Nilda Johnson 2002 Andrea Rowell 2004

BUILDING INSPECTOR Theodore Buczek Appt

CHIEF OF POLICE Richard P. Conway Appt

FIRE CHIEF Richard Walker, Jr. Appt

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF Philip Boodey Appt

AMBULANCE CHIEF Steve Millette Appt

DEPUTY FIRE WARDENS Philip Boodey Appt Richard Walker, Jr. Appt A. Harlan Calef Appt

TOWN FORESTER Theodore Buczek Appt ROAD AGENT Peter Cook Appt

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Carol Reilly Appt TOWN MODERATOR Stanley Swier 2001 Richard Minesinger - Assistant Moderator Appt

HEALTH OFFICER Theodore Buczek Appt

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TERM EXPIRES Karyn Forbes, Chairman 2002 Ray Desmarais 2004 Dwight Haley 2004 Paul Sanders CONSERVATION COMMISSION David Mott 2002 Denise Hart 2002 Douglas Hatch, Jr 2004 John Wallace 2004 Michael Parsont, Alternate 2004 Anne Melvin 2004 George Bailey 2004 Laura Pfister, Alternate 2003 TOWN OF BARRINGTON HOURS OF OPERATION & TELEPHONE NUMBERS

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Carol Reilly 664-5715

SELECTMEN Cathal O'Ceallaigh 664-9506 George Musler 664-2877 Robert Stock 664-5244 George Bailey 664-2973 Danny Weeden 664-7720

OFFICE OF SELECTMEN 664-9007

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon through Thur 8:00am - Noon Fri

Jeanne Cafario, Office Manager / Welfare Director

Suzanne McNeil, Exec Sect'y / Assessing Clerk Cheryl Huckins, Secretary

Amey Cole, Accounts Payable Clerk / Welfare

OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK 664-5476

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am - 4:15pm, Mon through Thur 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wed 8:00am - Noon Fri Sheila Marquette, Town Clerk Valerie Gillen, Deputy Town Clerk Kim Kerekes, Office Assistant

OFFICE OF TAX COLLECTOR 664-2230

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am - 3:00pm Mon, Tue, Thur 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wed, Closed Fri Madelynn Faist, Tax Collector Linda Loucony, Deputy Tax Collector

ROAD AGENT 664-5379 Peter Cook OFFICE OF BUILDING INSPECTOR 664-5183 HEALTH OFFICER

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Mon through Thur 9:00am to Noon Fri Theodore Buczek, Code Enf /Health Inspector Penny Smith, Building Inspector's Clerk

OFFICE OF PLANNING, CONSERVATION AND ZONING 664-5798

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am - 2:30pm, Mon through Thur closed Fri Karen Forbes, Zoning Board of Adjustment David Mott, Conservation Commission Whitney Inzer, Planning Board Dawn Hatch, Land Use Clerk

LIBRARY 664-9715

- LIBRARY HOURS : 10:00am 6:00pm Mon through Thur Noon - 7:00 pm Wed 10:00am - 3:00pm Fri, Sat Amy Richards, Librarian

RECREATION DEPARTMENT 664-5224

Randy Spartachino, Recreation Director

RURAL VISITING NURSE 755-2202 BARRINGTON REPRESENTATIVES Richard Minesinger Carolyn Bedford

TRANSFER STATION (Town Dump) 664-5379

Located off Route 9 on Smoke Street. Dump stickers are available at this location.

SUMMER HOURS: 1 :00pm - 5:00pm Tue & Thur 8:00am - 5:00pm Sat

WINTER HOURS: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Sat EMERGENCIES -(911) POLICE. FIRE DEPARTMENT OR AMBULANCE

BARRINGTON POLICE DEPT 664-7679 Richard Conway, Police Chief

NH STATE POLICE 1-800-525-5555

AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT 664-2287 Steve Millette, Ambulance Chief

FIRE DEPARTMENT 664-2241

Richard Walker Jr., Fire Chief

FOREST FIRE WARDEN 664-2971 Russ Bassett

FOR FIRE PERMITS CALL: Russ Bassett 664-2971 Richard Walker Jr. 332-3944 Selectmens' Office 664-9007

SCHOOL OFFICES

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 664-2641 MIDDLE SCHOOL 664-2127 MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNEX 664-5412 SAU OFFICE 664-2715

Town Meeting

TOWN OF BARRINGTON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, FIRST SESSION, 2001

To the inhabitants of the Town of Barrington, in the County of Strafford, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs: You are hereby notified of the annual meeting.

The first session for the transaction of all business other than voting rd by official ballot shall be held Saturday, the 3 day of February 2001, at 9:00 am, at the Elementary School on Route 125 in Barrington. The first session shall consist of explanation, discussion and debate of each warrant article. Warrant articles may be amended, subject to the following limitations: a) Warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law shall not be amended. b) Warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the official ballot for final vote on the main motion, as amended.

The second session of the Annual Meeting, to vote on questions required by law to be inserted on said official ballot and to vote on all warrant articles from the first session on official ballot shall be held Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the Barrington Elementary School on Route 125. The polls shall open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The Moderator repeated his rules of order for the assembly. Smoking is not allowed in the building. The Moderator follows no set rules of order. The Moderator reserves the right to limit debate. Debate should be as concise as possible. Debate must be pertinent to the warrant article on the floor. All debate and questions should be through the Moderator. Before speaking, one must be recognized by the Moderator and then, he/she must state his/her name for the record.

The Moderator may ask that complicated motions be put in writing.

The disabled and elderly are allowed to vote first if we go to a secret ballot. The Selectmen or School Board and Advisory Budget Committee will be recognized first before any debate is allowed from the floor.

If a person has spoken previously, the Moderator reserves the right not to recognize that person until others have had the opportunity to speak. To avoid confusion, the Moderator will restrict the number of amendments on the floor at one time and no personal attacks will be allowed.

The Moderator recognized Chuck O'Ceallaigh, Board of Selectmen Chair. Mr. O'Ceallaigh expressed appreciation and gratitude to the town's former Treasurer, Mr. Ronald Seaver, who retired from that position last year. A plaque was presented to Mr. Seaver, which read: To Ronald Seaver In Appreciation For His Many Years Of Dedicated Service As Selectman And Treasurer To the Town Of Barrington, New Hampshire. Presented from a grateful community with best wishes for the future.

Articles

Article 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers by ballot and majority vote, including:

One Selectman for One Year Two Selectmen for Three Years One Cemetery Commissioner for Three Years One Trustee of Trust Funds for Three Years Two Library Trustees for Three Years One Town Moderator for Two Years

The Moderator then explained that Articles 1-11 cannot be amended and must appear on the ballot as written. He stated that there have been two public hearings on the zoning articles. A member of the audience asked for an explanation of Article 9. The Moderator asked

L.Meske, Budget Committee member to respond. It was then determined that the question in fact, pertained to Article 2, regarding wireless communications. Mr. Meske explained that the purpose of this ordinance was to establish location and height restrictions.

Since there were no other questions, the Moderator declared that these articles would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 2. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment #1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows: entitled WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, to regulate the placement of cellular telephone towers and other wireless communication facilities?

Article 3. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment #2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows: entitled IMPACT FEES, to allow the Planning Board to impose fees on developers for their fair share of public improvements owned or operated by the town or school district that are required by the development; such fees may be imposed by the Planning Board as a condition of the development's subdivision or site plan approval? Article 4. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows:

Amend Article 202.07, General Standards-Waste Disposal, to require that waste materials must be removed within 60 days upon written order from the town and to allow the town to withhold a certificate of occupancy for new construction until waste material is removed from the site?

Article 5. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows:

Amend Article 204.01, Wetland Conservation-Purposes and Article 204.02, Wetland Conservation-Permitted Uses and Structures, to make it clear that the protections apply to wetland buffer areas as well as to the wetlands themselves?

Article 6. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article 205.01. Special Structures-Fences, to restrict the height of fences to no more than 6 feet in the General District instead of 8 feet as currently allowed?

Article 7. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article 204.03, Wetland Conservation-Setback to Wetland Areas, to replace the current requirement that structures must be setback at least 35 feet from wetlands with a more comprehensive approach which establishes a 50 foot buffer requirement from wetlands for all structures, impermeable surfaces, parking spaces and building activities. The amendment also grandfathers lots which legally existed on March 13, 2001 and further authorizes the Planning Board to issue special use permits to allow activities to be undertaken within the wetland buffer provided certain standards are met by the applicant?

Article 8. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #7 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows:

Revise the following minimum lot size and soil requirements: (a) Amend article 401.01.01, General District-Minimum Lot Size, to require a minimum contiguous area of 40,000 square feet of upland (dry) soils instead of the current requirement of 60,000 square feet, add the requirement that the building envelope must be confined with such a gray area and delete the reference to

Hydric A soils and replace it with a reference to "wetlands, poorly and very poorly drained soils" (b) Amend Article 401.01.02, General District-Minimum Lot Sizes for Certain Residential Uses, to delete the reference to Hydric A

soils and replace it with a reference to "wetlands, poorly and very poorly drained soils" (c) Amend Article 402.02.01, Highway District-Minimum Lot Size for Non-Residential Uses, to a minimum contiguous area of 40,000 square feet of upland (dry) soils instead of the 35,000 square feet currently required?

Article 9. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #8 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows:

Address the following dimensional requirements: (a) add Article 401.02.04, General District-Minimum Setbacks, to require a 50 foot buffer zone along the boundary of any lot used for non-residential purposes where no development can occur, except as may be necessary to provide access to the lot. (b) Amend Article 402.02.03, Highway District-Perimeter Buffer, to

make it clear that any lot in the Highway District abutting property in the General District must have at least 50 foot wide buffer zone along the boundary in which no development can occur, except as may be necessary to provide access to the lot. (c) Amend Article 401.03, General District-Minimum Frontage, to

make it clear that the 200 feet of required frontage for each lot must be continuous and unbroken, (d) Amend Article 401.03.01, General District-Minimum Frontage- Backlots, to require that where there are town backlots, the neck and frontage must be owned equally by both, that driveways must be centered in the neck as much as possible and that a road maintenance agreement be recorded at the Registry Of Deeds?

Article 10. Are you in favor of adoption of Amendment #9 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows:

Add Article 405 to incorporate the requirements of existing State Law allowing the Selectmen, after review and comment by the Planning Board, to authorize the issuance of building permits on Class 6 town roads and to renumber existing Articles 405 and 406? Article 11. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment #10 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as follows:

Amend the definitions by deleting definitions of "Hydric A and Hydric B Soils" and adding definitions of "Poorly and Very Poorly Drained Soils", "Upland Soils", "Building Envelope", "Buffer", "Vernal Pool", "Bog", "Best Management Practices" and "Wetland Areas"?

Article 12. Are you in favor of adoption of a Noise Ordinance for the town that would prohibit the making of noise in excess of 60 decibels from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am and 75 decibels from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm as measured at the property line or any public right of way, provide for waivers to be issued for special circumstances and impose a penalty of up to $1,000 for each offense?

MOTION: C. O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: R. STOCK

Mr. O'Ceallaigh explained that Chief Conway's response to public demand for an enforceable noise regulation was to quantify the current codes. Doug Hatch Jr. asked if his well-drilling business would be affected by this ordinance. Chief Conway commented that police only respond to complaints in this instance and that Mr. Hatch could obtain a permit from the Town Administrator to do the work for a limited time or between certain hours. Chief Conway went on to explain that the location of the well-drilling had a lot to do with the level of noise, ie: work done in the center of a large parcel of land would not be restricted in the same way as work done on a 2-acre parcel within a development. Additionally, Chief Conway explained that there was no fee written into the ordinance, but rather a process to obtain a permit, and that most neighbors would not complain if they were contacted prior to the work.

Julian Oliver asked about running a chainsaw. Mr. O'Ceallaigh suggested that perhaps running a chainsaw within ten feet of a property line in close proximity to a residence might exceed the decibel limit but again, running it in the middle of one's property at a reasonable distance from a neighbor's house would be acceptable.

A.Whitney asked about motorcycles frequently traveling the road during the prescribed hours. C. O'Ceallaigh noted that this article did not address transient noise.

Rick Sirois asked how one would know if a noise was between sixty and seventy-five decibels. Chief Conway explained that in the case of disorderly conduct/loud parties, if a complaint is registered, a meter is used to measure noise level. This ordinance would provide the police with a definable limit and thus eliminate constant mediation of arguments between neighbors. Mr. O'Ceallaigh read a statement from the town attorney pertaining to this matter. "Without measurable standards, only those disturbances so flagrant or obvious in nature that they would not require measurement could be enforced." He stated that the goal of the Selectmen was to have an enforceable ordinance.

Mr. Hatch asked about loud animals, to which Mr. O'Ceallaigh responded that this ordinance was for general purposes but that common sense needed to be used.

Mr. Soule asked who the enforcing agency would be, if the town owned testing equipment and how complaints would be made, ie: written or by telephone. Mr. O'Ceallaigh answered that the Police Department would do the enforcing, the town did own the necessary equipment and complaints would come in as usual, written or by telephone.

At this point, there being no further comments, the Moderator declared that Article 12 would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 13. Are you in favor of the adoption of an Alarms and Security Ordinance for the town that establishes minimum standards of physical security for business establishments with a penalty of $50 for each offense and minimum standards for all emergency and burglar alarm systems wit a penalty of $100 for each offense? MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: R.STOCK

Chief Conway explained that in 1987, this ordinance was passed by a vote of the Selectmen but that it has been determined that it must be voted on by the town. The purpose for the ordinance is to cut down on burglary rates, problems at night and allows the police to be more available in the residential areas of town. In answer to a question from J.Olivier, existing businesses would not have to comply and home businesses have never been required to comply.

Since there were no further questions, the Moderator declared that Article 13 would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $34,676 for the purpose of completing renovations to the girls and boys bathrooms located in the Town Gym. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required) * Note: this appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: G.MUSLER C.O'Ceallaigh spoke, emphasizing the deteriorated condition of the bathrooms and suggested that they should be refurbished, since so much money has already been spent on the building and the gym floor.

There being no further discussion, the Moderator declared that the article should be put on the ballot as written.

Article 15. Shall the Town of Barrington raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $2,817,808?" Should this article be defeated, the operating budget shall be $2,593,440 which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Barrington or by law, or the governing body may hold one special meeting in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. The Selectmen and Advisory

Budget Committee recommend this appropriation . (Majority Vote Required) MOTION: G.MUSLER SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

R. O'Brien of the Budget Committee gave an explanation for the increases in the operating budget and the warrant articles. Of the $269,000.00 increase in the operating budget, $171,000.00 is related to payroll increases resulting from the development of a new personnel policy. Regarding the $187,000.00 reflected in the Warrant Articles, he clarified that $141,000.00 is monies previously raised and the $39,600.00 for revaluation is already in a trust fund.

In summary, the total increases reflected in the operating budget and warrant articles amounts to $457,000.00. Of that amount $209,000.00 will be met by offsetting revenues. The budget committee expects that at least half of the balance will be met by normal increases in revenues and at their last meeting (January 16, 2001), they did not anticipate an increase in taxes, although this could change as the article regarding the Calef property was added after that meeting.

Following Mr. O'Brien, R.Minesinger offered information about the new personnel policy. He explained that the old personnel policy was so outdated that it was of no value at all. A new wage matrix was established after comparisons were made with other towns, which would put Barrington in a better position to attract and retain good employees. Additionally, many of the benefits have been improved, making Barrington competitive with other towns in the area.

J.Olivier asked about the line item for grants. C.O'Ceallaigh explained that for gross budgeting purposes, any money spent for acquiring grants had to be reflected in the budget. R. O'Brien further clarified that a proposed $25,000.00 grant had to be included in the budget as well.

There being no other comments, the Moderator declared that Article 15 should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 16. "Shall we modify the Elderly Exempt from property tax in the Town of Barrington based on assessed value, for qualified taxpayers to be as follows:

For a person 65 years of age up to 75 years of age - — $ 20,000.00 For a person 75 years of age up to 80 years of age — $ 25,000.00 For a person 80 years of age and up --$ 35,000.00

To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years, own the real estate individually of jointly or if the real estate is owned by such a person's spouse, they must have been married for at least 5 years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a

net income of not more than $20,000.00 or if married, a combined net income of less than $32,000.00 and own net assets not in excess of $40,000 (excluding the value of the person's residence)." MOTION: R.STOCK SECOND: G.MUSLER

C.O'Ceallaigh commented that this article was a small attempt to

make it easier for the elderly to remain in town. He hoped that in the future, the town would raise the exemption.

Seeing no comments from the audience, the Moderator declared that Article 16 should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 17. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept full ownership and deed to the land known as the Clark Goodwill property located on Route 9 and constituting 35+/- acres identified as Tax Map 11, Lot 6 from the Barrington School District?

MOTION: R. STOCK SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

R.Stock explained that this was a transfer of property, not a purchase. J.Olivier asked what the property would be used for. C.O'Ceallaigh enumerated several options: 1) concede a portion to the State for a right-of-way to eliminate the curve in the road (Rt 9); 2) Make use of the gravel and timber on the property; 3) allow residents to make use of the property and 4) perhaps use it for municipal construction in the future, if necessary.

As there were no further comments, the Moderator declared that Article 17 should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 18. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept full ownership and deed to the land known as the "Tamposi Property" located along Rt 125 and comprised of 66 parcels totaling 1,355 acres, more or less, that is available to the town through a private donation from SAT SR. Limited Partnership and a state grant for the purpose of water supply protection? MOTION: R.STOCK SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

The Moderator recognized David Mott, chairman of the Conservation Commission. Mr. Mott explained that he had been asked to present this warrant asking the town to accept the deed to the Tamposi property. The proposed transfer was a result of a water supply land grant coordinated by the Natural Heritage Committee. The property is over 1350 acres (66 parcels of land) in the SW corner of town. The property contains three rare and threatened Atlantic white cedar wetland eco-systems, which supply the headwaters of the Oyster River and a major tributary of the Bellamy River, both of which supply drinking water to several communities in the Seacoast area.

The next speaker was Bob Eckert, a Barrington resident. Mr. Eckert works for the Natural Resources Department at UNH and was authorized by the town to organize the Stewardship Planning Committee for the purpose of developing a management plan for water supply protection.

Mr. Eckert explained that this property is in current use and only generates $890.00 in tax revenue to the town. He stated that the Tamposi family, wanting to sell the property for conservation purposes, had it on the market for five million dollars. Barrington, in partnership with other seacoast area towns affected by this watershed system, submitted a $700,000.00 grant application to the NH Water Supply Land Conservation Grant Program. The Tamposi organization has agreed to take a charitable tax deduction for the difference. Mr. Eckert also noted that with the development of a management plan, opportunities for hunting and hiking, which residents have enjoyed for many years, would continue. The development of a management plan would be an open process, incorporating site visits and town-wide meetings. The Moderator recognized J.lber who asked if town ownership meant some type of control over hunting and snowmobile usage and secondly, did town ownership exclude the development of lots on Route 125 for industrial purposes? To answer these questions, the Moderator recognized Sherry Godlewski of the Department of Environmental Services. Ms. Godlewski explained that parcels on Route 125, which could be used for industrialization, would have to be sub-divided before acquisition of the property. She further explained that passive recreation could take place and there are legislative guidelines that insure that hunting would not be prohibited. She said she would be willing to help with the development of the management plan but that the primary concern was the protection of the land for water supply and recharge of the ground water for Barrington.

Mr. Soule asked about the cost of appraisal. Again, Sherry Godlewski explained that surrounding towns had each contributed $6000.00 to help pay for appraisal costs and 25% of the project costs will be paid through the State grant.

The Moderator then recognized Marika Wilde. Ms. Wilde, a member of the Natural Heritage Committee, spoke about the exciting work the committee is doing, including the Tamposi project, Isinglass River protection area, walking trail projects, preservation of old homes in Barrington and a proposed town common. She expressed thanks to Jim Shultz for his work along with Bob Stock on the Tamposi project and encouraged everyone to vote for this project.

Since there were no further comments, the Moderator declared that the article should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to add to the Compactor Expendable Trust Fund previously established. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required) * Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: R.STOCK

Since there were no comments, the Moderator declared that Article 19 should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 20. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to add to the Lagoon Closure Capital Reserve Fund previously established. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required) * Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #1 5, the operating budget article. MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: R.STOCK

Mr.lber asked when the permit expired; Carol Reilly stated that it expires in 2003.

As there were no other comments, the Moderator declared that Article 20 should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 21. To see if the town will vote to establish a Vital Records Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of preserving the vital statistic records of the Town Clerk's office and to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 to be placed in this fund in accordance with RSA 35:1 and to designate the Board of Selectmen as agent(s) to expend these funds. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required) *Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article.

MOTION: G. MUSLER SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

Since there were no comments, the Moderator declared that Article 21 should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 22. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $200,000.00 to equip and purchase a new fire truck and authorize the withdrawal of $141,089,00 from the Capital Reserve Fund established for that purpose and to authorize the Board of Selectmen as agent(s) to expend these funds. The balance of $58,911.00 is to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. * Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: R.STOCK SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

Rick Walker, Barrington Fire Chief, made a motion to amend the article to reduce the amount raised by taxes from $58,911.00 to $48,911.00, because his truck committee was able to put together a truck package to fit the town's needs for $10,000.00 less than expected. This truck would replace the 1978 Ford. The Moderator suggested, after consulting the town attorney, that Mr. Walker also add to the amendment to reduce the sum of $200,000.00 to $190,000.00. Mr Walker then asked for the amendment to read: "to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $190,000.00 to equip and purchase a fire truck and authorize withdrawal of $141,000.00 from the Capital Reserve and the

$48,91 1 .00 to be raised by taxes." P.Boodey seconded the motion.

The amendment passed and the Moderator declared that Article 22 would appear on the ballot as amended.

Article 23. To see if the town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of constructing a new storage garage and to install a new well on the site of the Pine Grove Cemetery and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be placed in this fund and to designate the Cemetery Commissioners as agent(s) to expend these funds. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required) * Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article.

MOTION: F. FELLOWS SECOND: G. MUSLER

Mr. Fellows explained that the present shed is too close to the swamp and that people visiting the cemetery shouldn't be using the restroom in the shed. He also explained that the current gravedigger does so by hand and he won't be doing this forever. A new garage would accommodate a small backhoe, which might be purchased in the future and the time to start planning is now.

Since there were no further comments, the Moderator declared that the article should appear on the ballot as written.

Article 24. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 to be added to the Highway Heavy Equipment Capital Reserve Fund previously established. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required). * Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: G.MUSLER SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

Seeing no comments from the floor, the Moderator declared that Article 24 should appear on the ballot as written. Article 25. To see if the town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of Road Reclamation and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000.00 to be placed in this fund and to authorize the Board of Selectmen as agent(s) to expend the funds in this capital reserve fund. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required). Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: R.STOCK

Mr. O'Ceallaigh explained that road reclamation is upgrading the road to reasonable standards. Peter Cook, Road Agent, took the explanation further, describing the process for the audience. The proposed amount would be spent on Hall Road from France Road to Route 4.

Seeing no further comments, the Moderator declared that the article would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 26. To see if the town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of completing the Town Tax Mapping and to raise and appropriate the sum of $85,000.00 to be placed in this fund and to designate the Board of Selectmen as agent(s) to expend these funds. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required). Note: this appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: R.STOCK SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

D.Mott of the Conservation Commission explained that the current tax maps were not only inadequate but also inaccurate. The state requires mapping of prime wetlands and Strafford Regional Planning utilizes the maps to analyze the planning for growth.

C. O'Ceallaigh stated that the total project would cost around $170,000.00 and that our attorney strongly advised pursuing this project.

Since there were no other comment, the Moderator declared that Article 26 would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 27. "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:70 for an exemption, for property tax purposes, from the assessed value of real property equipped with a wood heating energy system which exemption shall be in the amount of $5,000.00?" MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: C.REILLY

C.O'Ceallaigh explained that "wood heating system" meant heating exclusively with wood.

J. Olivier asked if this article would mean a change to the current exemption. S. McNeil stated that the Department of Revenue notified the town that we have been exempting the tax bill incorrectly, so this article is basically a correction to the current system.

Seeing no further comments, the Moderator declared that the article would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 28. Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:62 for an exemption, for property tax purposes, from the assessed value of real property equipped with a solar energy system, for the purpose of heating, cooling or providing electricity, which exemption shall be in the amount of $5,000.00?

MOTION: R. STOCK SECOND: C.O'CEALLAIGH

R.Stock stated that this was similar to the wood exemption and that the solar system had to be the exclusive heating source, an active system involving motors, pumps and storage facilities.

Since there were no other comments, the Moderator declared that the article would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 29. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 for the purpose of installing a cistern on town property for fire safety. (Majority Vote Required). The Selectmen and a majority of the Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article.

MOTION: C.O'Ceallaigh SECOND: R.STOCK

R.Walker, Fire Chief, gave a description of a cistern and explained the necessity for having cisterns in the event of a fire. He informed us that the school warrant had an article for a cistern on school property (Rt 125), and the above article was requesting a cistern in the area of the town hall, library building, middle school and middle school annex. L.Meske of the Planning Board informed us that current ordinances require a development of five or more homes to have a cistern installed at the developer's expense.

Seeing no further comments, the Moderator declared that this article would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 30. "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues form the Lagoon Septage Hauler fees to expenditures for the purpose of Lagoon Closure?" Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special fund to be known as the Lagoon Closure Project fund, separate form the General Fund. Any surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of revenue. The Board of Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required). Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #15, the operating budget article. MOTION: C.O'CEALLAIGH SECOND: R.STOCK

Since there were no comments from the floor, the Moderator declared that this article would appear on the ballot as written.

Article 31. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $75,000 to be used toward the purchase of a 12 acre parcel known to some as the Calef Lot, a parcel situated to the rear of Calefs Country Store and bounded somewhat by Mallego Road and Route 125. The balance of funds to be raised by private donations and/or grants from private and government agencies. Such land to be used partly for recreation and outdoor performances (truck rally, circus, music, children's entertainment, etc.) By Petition. A majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation.

R.Stock asked to amend the article to read as follows: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $220,000.00 to purchase a 12-acrea parcel known to some as the Calef Lot, a parcel situated to the rear of Calefs country Store and bounded somewhat by Mallego Road and Rt 125, with $75,000.00 to come from general taxation and the balance to be raised through private donations and/or grants from private and government agencies. The funds raised through general taxation shall be in a non-lapsing appropriation as per RSA 32:7. VI, and will not lapse until the st property is purchased or by December 31 , 2006, whichever is sooner. G. Muster seconded the motion.

R.Minesinger expressed his feeling that the town would be able to acquire the property with a net outlay of $75,000.00.

In response to a question from P.Panish concerning how the property valuation was determined, C.O'Ceallaigh explained that the town paid for an appraisal last year when the question was initially on the table and that this property was chosen over others because the public had determined that this was a central location in the community.

Since there were no further comments, the Moderator called for a vote on the amendment. The amendment passed.

Afterwards, F.Wallace told the audience that the town has a possibility of receiving a matching grant from the Land and Community Preservation Heritage Investment Program, which would cover half of the costs. If the town raises $75,000.00 then only a small amount of money would have to be raised from other means.

Requests were made to reword the article so the amount being raised was clear to the voter ($75,000.00, not 220,000.00). C.O'Ceallaigh explained that the article was written this way for gross budgeting purposes per recommendation of DRA.

The Moderator explained that if the sale did not go through, then the $75,000.00 would go back to the taxpayers.

C.Soule raised his concern that all the monies being raised would cause a $2.00 to $2.50 increase in taxes. C.O'Ceallaigh answered that the Board is optimistic that with the existing capital reserve money and anticipated revenue increases from motor vehicles, etc., that there would be no increase in the town's side of the bill.

Atty Mitchell addressed the question of the language of the article, again explaining that this was recommended by DRA but that the appropriation was only $75,000.00. The language authorizes the spending of $220,000.00 if the monies are in fact raised.

Ann Melvin mentioned that there are five people who have already pledged a thousand dollars apiece for this project.

The Moderator declared that Article 31 would appear on the ballot as amended.

Article 32. To transact any other business that may legally come before said meeting of the honorable Town Government (Majority Vote Required). G.Musler gave special recognition to the Town Administrator, Carol Reilly for processing an application with DES, resulting in a $73,490.77 refund on the current landfill closure costs, based on the grant application which she submitted.

R. Stock announced that the Senior Coffees were being held once a month and that you did not have to be a senior to attend. These meetings are a good opportunity to discuss anything relative to the town.

C.O'Ceallaigh recognized the efforts of R. Stock in the Tamposi Project.

LBrushette asked that anyone running for Selectmen or School Board would stand and be recognized.

Since there were no other comments, the Moderator adjourned the meeting at 11:00 A.M.

True copy attest: Sheila Marquette, Town Clerk

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

To the inhabitants of the Town of Barrington, in the County of Strafford, State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs: You are hereby notified of the annual meeting.

The first session for the transaction of all business other than voting nd by official ballot shall be held Saturday, the 2 day of February 2002 at 9:00 A.M. at the Elementary School on Route 125 in Barrington. The first session shall consist of explanation, discussion, and debate of each warrant article. Warrant articles may be amended, subject to the following limitations:

(a) Warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law shall not be amended. (b) Warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the official ballot for final vote on the main motion, as amended.

The second session of the annual meeting, to vote on questions required by law to be inserted on said official ballot, and to vote on all warrant articles from the first session on official ballot shall be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Elementary School on Route 125 in Barrington. The polls shall be open from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Articles

Article 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers by ballot and majority vote, including:

Two Selectmen for three years. One Cemetery Commissioner for three years. One Trustee of Trust Funds for three years. Two Library Trustees for three years. One Library Trustee for one year. One Supervisor of the Checklist for six years.

Article 2. Are you in favor of the adoption of amendment No. 1 to the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the planning board as follows: To adopt a Groundwater Overlay Protection District as Article 10 of the zoning ordinance that includes the entire Town of Barrington, to protect potential groundwater supplies and related groundwater recharge areas. The regulations include performance standards for commercial development and require that certain regulated substances be handled and stored in a manner designed to prevent groundwater contamination. Private residences are exempt from the performance standards of the District. Article 3. Are you in favor of the adoption of amendment No. 2 to the Barrington Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the planning board as follows: Amend Article 9 of the zoning ordinance, Wireless Communication Facilities, to delete the discretion of the planning board to permit a ground mounted facility to extend more than 20 feet above the height of the average tree canopy, to also delete the definition of "average tree canopy", and to require an applicant to submit a plan certifying the height of the average tree canopy.

Article 4. Are you in favor of the repeal and readoption of the Barrington Building Code as proposed by the planning board as follows: The current building code is repealed and replaced with a new building code that incorporates by reference various standard codes including the International Building Code/2000, the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings/2000, the BOCA National Plumbing Code, the NFPA Electrical Code, the International Mechanical Code/2000, the NFPA National Electrical Code/1993, and the NFPA Life Safety Code. In addition, the new building code incorporates the rules of the State of New Hampshire for Subdivision and Individual Sewage Disposal Systems, and carries forward the town's requirement that a foundation certification plan be prepared before a foundation is poured. Finally, the new building code will allow the planning board to adopt future revisions to the various standard codes following a public hearing.

Article 5. Are you in favor of the adoption of an Alarms and Security Ordinance for the town that establishes minimum standards of physical security for business establishments with a penalty of $50 for each offense, and minimum standards for all emergency and burglar alarm systems with a penalty of $100 for each offense?

Article 6. Shall we permit the public library to retain all money it receives from its income-generating equipment to be used for general repairs, upgrading, and for the purchase of books, supplies, and income-generating equipment in accordance with the provisions of RSA 202-A: ll-a?

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $141,000.00 to purchase a 12-acre parcel known to some as the Calef Lot, a parcel situated to the rear of Calef s Country Store and bounded somewhat by Mallego Road and Route 125. (Total cost of the land is $216,000 of which $75,000 was raised last year and will be used to supplement this year's appropriation). An additional $11,000 from private donations will further reduce the amount required to be raised by taxes leaving the amount to be raised by taxation at $130,000. A majority of the Selectmen and the Advisory Budget Committee do not recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required).

*Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #8, the operating budget article. Article 8. "Shall the Town of Barrington raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $3,227,673?" Should this article by defeated, the operating budget shall be $2,876,244 which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Barrington or by law, or the governing body may hold one special meeting in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required).

Article 9. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be added to the Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund previously established. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required)

*Note: This appropriation is in addition to Warrant Article #8, the operating budge article.

Article 10. To see if the town will vote to establish a Vital Records Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of preserving the vital statistic records of the Town Clerk's office and to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 to be placed in this fund in accordance with RSA 35:1 and to designate the Board of Selectmen as agent(s) to expend these funds. This amount to come from general taxation. The Selectmen and Advisory Budget Committee recommend this appropriation. (Majority Vote Required).