Annual Report for the Town of Bristol New Hampshire
For the Fiscal Year Ending
December 31, 1989
Annual Report for the Town of Bristol New Hampshire
For the Fiscal Year Ending
December 31, 1989 Bristol Town Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Town Officers 8 Town Warrant 11 Budget 16 Selectmen's Report 19 Statement of Appropriations & Taxes 21 Comparative Statement of Appropriations & Expenditures 24 Auditor's Report 26 Schedule of Town Property 27 Statement of Bonded Debt 28 Treasurer's Report 29 Town Clerk's Report 31 Summary of Remittances 32 Summary of Tax Sales Accounts 32 Tax Collector's Report 33 Summary of Sewer Warrants 35 Bristol Sewer Commission 36 Summary of Payments 38 Detail of Payments 41 Summary of Receipts 46 Detail of Receipts 47 Report of Trust Funds 49 Minot-Sleeper Library Trustees' Report 50 Minot-Sleeper Library Treasurer's Report 52 Minot-Sleeper Library Trust Funds 53 Newfound Ambulance Rescue 54 Bristol Conservation Commission 55 Kelley Park Commission 56 Bristol Water Works Annual Report 56 Bristol Water Works Cash Receipts & Disbursements 59 Bristol Fire Department 60 Bristol Planning Board 62 Zoning Board 63 Police Department Report 64 Building Inspector's Report 65 Town Meeting 66 Marriages 75 Births 78 Deaths 79 Town of Bristol Office Hours 80 Meetings of Town Boards and Committees IBC Emergency Calls OBC DEDICATION
CAPTION: "The Lord God said, 'It is not good that man should be alone; I will make a help meet for him.'"
Genesis II : 18
The dedication of this year's Town Report to Richard A. "Wink" Tapply and his wife Ruth is the latest addition to the long list of awards and the many words of appre- ciation that have been received by this warm and tal- ented couple.
A product of Bristol's schools, Wink was valedictorian of his class of 1928. When Rev. A.B. Thompson initiat- ed his program for youth in 1946 in the Methodist church, Wink was its first director, the obvious choice since he had already shown his leadership qualities with the Boy Scouts and his imaginative programs with the youngsters of his church. Long before outdoor education and conservation were considered an important part of a recreation program, he sponsored activities in both. When the Little Round Recreation Area was dedicated in memory of Bristol's beloved game warden in 1954, Wink became clerk and a director of the Slim Baker Foundation for Outdoor Education, offices he holds to this day. Bristol girls, some now grandmoth- ers, remember performing at the National Recreation and Park Congress in Philadelphia in 1953 and for President Eisenhower in 1954 as members of the Community Center's Rope Skipping Demonstration Troupe. By 1956 Wink's program was recognized nationally as an outstanding recreation service for small communities, and when in 1957 a private foundation made funds available, he was selected Recreation Consultant for New Hampshire. His workshops in leadership training and conducting leisure-time activities were so success- ful that the legislature in 1965 established the New Hampshire Office of Community Recreation Service with Wink as Director, a responsibility he fulfilled with Ruth as his secretary until their retirement in 1975.
Among his awards is a citation by the New Hampshire Recreation and Park Society for 25 years of dedicated service to the recreation profession in 1971. In 1973 he received the Gold Seal Award of the NH Federation of Garden Clubs in appreciation of efforts in beautifica- tion. This resulted from the program CUBMUP (Cleaning Up Bristol Makes Us Proud), promoted by the Tapplys to improve their town. And concurrent with his retirement in 1975 came his honorary recognition by Springfield College with the degree Doctor of Humanities.
Wink and Ruth have always practiced the outdoor skills they taught. When their sons Charles and Dick were still in school, they spent a summer camping in the West; they continue with annual ski trips to Utah and Colorado, in retirement enjoying life to the fullest. They have recently returned from exploring remote areas of Alaska; these winter days will see them on the slopes of Gunstock, where they can cast proud parental eyes on Dick, the Area's director.
Bristol now recognizes this local boy who with his helpmate made good by serving his state and nation in his chosen profession without forgetting his home town. As CUBMUP served as the conscience of the community, for their leadership, enthusiasm, humor, love of people and concern for their town, we add a new acronym: WARBSY - Wink And Ruth, Bristol Salutes You.
Samuel E. Worthen .
In Memory of RODNEY T. ALLARD
"The happiest people in the world are those who strive to make others happy. " Rod quoted that to me almost 40 years ago. He lived that kind of life; he was the epitome of that thought.
He served his community because he was proud of it. He devoted his life knowingly to love, honesty, sincerity and devotion. These four attributes contributed to a strong feeling and dedication to family, whether that was defined as his beloved wife and children, or, in a larger sense, the community he so well served with pride
The name "Rod Allard" speaks for itself and will for years to come in the annals of the Town of Bristol. It was synonymous with and noted for volunteer work with the Bristol Fire Department, the Newfound Area School Board, the Bristol Planning Board, and as Secretary to Homeland Cemetery. But, above all, it was synonymous with friendship and the counsel he willingly gave to each of us.
I lost a beloved brother-in-law and counsel. The Town of Bristol lost but, will long remember, a beloved son.
Dean L. DesRoches, Ed.D. .
In Memory of H. ARNOLD KIMBALL
Arnold Kimball came to Bristol in 1964 as a businessman from the town of Plaistow, NH. For Arnold, it was a return to the family roots, on both his mother's and father's side. As a youth, he had also come to Bristol to visit and live with relatives, so the community was no stranger to him.
Arnold was foremost a businessman, owning and managing several filling stations in the Bristol Square area. At one time he owned and operated a bus company which found him also serving the needs of the Newfound Area School District.
Public spiritedness was also a strong character trait of Arnold's. He ran for the office of Road Agent and was the first to set the town on the path of owning its own equipment to serve the Town's highway needs. He also saw the transition of the Town voting to abolish the elected position of Road Agent to one of an ap- pointed Highway Supervisor. In this capacity he served until illness required his leaving the position.
Soon after recovery, Arnold ran for and was elected as a member of the Town's Budget Committee, a position which broadened him for the highest gift a town can bestow upon any of its citizens, that of being elected a selectman. This office Arnold served diligently for five years, sharing his experience and expertise with other town leaders. Bristol was always at the fore- front of Arnold's thoughts. He only wanted the best for the community and her citizens.
Leaders such as Arnold Kimball are hard to come by. Bristol was truly most fortunate to have acquired his services for the many years he was able to publicly serve
Charles E. Greenwood In Memory of HERB TENNEY
June 6, 1898 - February 16, 1989
Among the losses the Town of Bristol suffered in 1989 was Herb Tenney. Born in Groton, NH , Herb moved to Bristol at an early age, establishing his roots here, A woodworker by trade, Herb worked for the well-estab- lished firm called Keezer Brothers un til his retire- ment. He was a member of The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department for more years than one can remember, join- ing the company September 1920. The Fire Department was then located at the north end of town at what was called Smith's Garage (near the prese nt State Liquor Store) and oddly enough was called th e Northend Hose Company. Herb remained a firefighter until 1981. In 1965 Herb was appointed as Bristol For est Fire Warden, a job he took very seriously. He re tired from that position in 1980.
Herb took an active interest in Town affairs and at- tended meetings on a regular basis. It is dedicated people like Herb Tenney that make Bristol the Community that it is. Bristol Annual Report for 1989
TOWN OFFICERS 1989
MODERATOR Samuel Worthen (90)
SELECTMEN William R. Phinney (92) J. P. Morrison, Jr. (90) Edward M. Gordon (91) Resigned Archie L. Auger (90)
TREASURER Patricia Woolsey (90)
TAX COLLECTOR/TOWN CLERK Barbara L. Avery (90)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Anthony T. Plante Resigned Virginia K. Deragon Appointed
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Jacqueline V. Crouse
POLICE CHIEF Barry W. Wingate
HEALTH OFFICER William Powden Resigned Raymond G. Winter Appointed
OVERSEER OF WELFARE Joanne B. Williams
AUDITORS Plodzik & Sanderson
HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR Harold E. Haney
FIRE COMMISSIONERS Ernest Glines (92) Stephen Curley (90) Raymond Greenwood (91)
PLANNING BOARD Thomas Belser, Chairperson Barbara Shokal Resigned William Thayer Robert Newcomb Bertha Bailey Robert Curdie Resigned William R. Phinney Bristol Annual Report for 1989
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Kenneth Grack, Chairperson Theresa Simkevich Resigned Eleanor Feist Resigned William Cosgrove Orvis Hopkins Linda Lee Michael Bannon
J. P . Morrison, Jr.
ALTERNATE MEMBERS ZBA Jeffrey Shackett
BUDGET COMMITTEE Elizabeth Seeler (91) Chairperson Everett Hackett (92) Roger Pedersen (90) Resigned Thomas P. Caldwell (92) Jeffrey Shackett (90) George Frame Resigned Mason Westfall (90) Thomas Keegan (92) Melva Day (92) Ralph E. Shackett (91) David Carr (90) Burton Williams (91 Jeffrey Barr (91) Margaret Robinson (90) Patricia M. Baker(91) Resigned
TOWN BEACH COMMITTEE
Nancy Woodward Mary Gallagher Philip Placentino
NEWFOUND AREA SCHOOL BOARD A. Linwood Woodbury, III
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Mason Westfall, Chairperson Samuel Worthen Maynard Dow Barbara DeAngelis John Hetzel Harriett Newell
FOREST FIRE WARDEN John W. Moyer, Jr.
DEPUTY FOREST FIRE WARDENS Elwin Clark Geoffrey T. Lewis Wayne MacDaid Paul Dupuis Ernest Glines
PARK COMMISSIONERS William Plante Alan Blakely Matthew Greenwood Robert Lyden Leslie Rigoli Richard Cummings
WATER COMMISSIONERS John Bianchi, Chairperson Gordon S. Dole Burton Williams 10 Bristol Annual Report for 1989
SEWER COMMISSIONERS John Bianchi (90), Chairperson Everett Hackett (92) Walter Corbeil (91)
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GENERAL COURT Bruce Rounds (90) Resigned Ralph E. Shackett (90)
SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST Ruth S. Simpson (90) Lorna Patten (92) Resigned Raymah Belser (93) Jane Westfall (94)
TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS Gordon Dole (91) Walter Wood (90) W. Mark Cramton (92)
TRUSTEES OF THE MINOT SLEEPER LIBRARY Maxwell W. MacPherson, Sr.(92) Nancy Gavalis (90) Charles Greenwood (92) William Barrett (91) Richard Walenda (92) Jane Westfall (90) Barbara Shackett (91) William Baker(91) Florence C. Laclair (90)
POLICE COMMISSIONERS William Simpson (92) Everett Hackett (90) John E. Smart (91)
COORDINATOR FOR HANDICAPPED Maxwell W. MacPherson, Sr. Bristol Annual Report for 1989 11
T W N WAR R A N I" State ot Mew Hampshire
Bristol. NH Grafton, SS
The polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.rn
To the inhabitants of the Town of Bristol in the County of Grafton, in said State, qualified to vote in town affairs :
• You are hereby notified to m e e t at the To w n f f i c *. Buildinq, on take Street In said Bristol on Tuesday, the 13 th day of March, next at 10:00 of the clock in the forenoon, to act upon the following subject',;
Article 1. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing.
Article 2. To see what action the Town will take with respect to the Zoning Ordinance prepared by the Town Planning Board by voting by ballot upon the fol- lowing question:
1 . Are you in favor- of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Bristol Zoning Ordinance as follows:
To amend the Zoninq Ordinance by adopt! n q the Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance regulatinq construction within the floodplain in accordance with Federal Emer- gency Management Agency requirements. Yes N o
Article 3. To see what action the Town will take with respect to the followinq petitions to the Board of Selectmen pertaining to the Zoninq Ordinance by votinq by ballot upon the following questions:
1. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by petition for the Town of Bristol Zoninq Ordinance as follows:
To amend the Zoning Ordinance by adopting a Wetlands Conservation Overlay District. The Wetlands Conservation Overlay District will regulate uses of land subject to standing water, flooding, or high water 12 Bristol Annual Report for 1989
tables for extended periods of time as defined in a Wetlands Inventory and Evaluation prepared for the Town of Bristol. (Not recommended by the Planning Board). Yes No
2. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by Petition for the Town of Bristol Zoning Ordinance as follows:
To repeal the Pemigewasset Overlay District. (Not recommended by the Planning Board).
Yes No
3. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by Petition for the Town of Bristol Zoning Ordinance as follows:
To repeal the entire Zoning Ordinance. (Not recommended by the Planning Board).
Yes No
POLLS CLOSE AT 7:00 P.M. and further action on the following articles at the Old Town Hall on Summer Street in said Bristol at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 1990:
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $89,750 for the acquisition of the Robert J. & Muriel I. Beaulieu property located off West Shore Road near the Fowler River for the purpose of a future well site and conservation purposes and authorize Town Officials to accept funds from any Federal, State, including matching funds available under the NH Land Conservation Investment Program , RSA 221-A, or private source. (Recommended by Budget Com- mittee)
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 for a survery in preparation of a Master Plan for Kelly Park. (Recommend- ed by Budget Committee)
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to accept the budget as submitted by the Budget Committee and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,378,016 to be raised by taxation, inclusive of preceding Warrant Articles.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to depos- .
Bristol Annual Report for 1989 13 it fifty percent (50%) of all future revenues collected pursuant to RSA 79-A (the Land Use Change Tax) in the conservation fund administered by the Town Treasurer (RSA 36-A:5 II) and authorized by RSA 79-A:25 II. The specified percentaqe of such revenues shall be deposit- ed in the Conservation Fund at the time of
Co 1 1 ec tion . ( Submi t ted by Petition.)
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the "Revaluation of the Town" Capital Reserve Fund. (As of December 31, 1989 the account shows a balance of $131.76.)
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Highway Department Equipment Capital Re- serve Fund and appoint the Selectmen as agents. This fund to be funded by the funds in the current Equipment Capital Reserve Fund established in 1967 without a Ularra nt Article vote. (As of December 31. 1989, the account shows a balance of $4,192.42.)
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint three alternates to the Planninq Board in accordance with RSA
673 : 6
Article 11. "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:28, V and VI for an optional veterans' exemption and an expanded qualifying war service for veterans seekinq the exemption? The optional veterans' exemp- tion is $100 rather than $50." (Submitted by peti- tion) (Ballot vote required).
Article 12. "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:35, IV for an optional property tax exemption on residential property for a service-connected total disability? The optional disability exemption is $1,400, rather than $700." (Submitted by petition) (Ballot vote required).
Article 13. "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 72:43-f for the adjusted elderly exemptions from property tax? These statutes provide for the followinq exemptions, based on assessed value, tor qualified taxpayers: for a person 65 years of aqe up to 75 years, $10,000: for a person 75 years of ,j q e up to 80 years, $15,000; for a per - son 80 years of aqe or older, $20,000. To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years; own the real estate individually or jointly, or if the real estate 14 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 is owned by his spouse, they must have been married for at least 5 years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a net income of less than $10,000 or if married, a combined net income of less than $12,000, and own net assets of $30,000 or less, excluding the value of the person's residence. " (Submitted by Petition) (Ballot vote required) .
Article 14. To see how the Town will vote on the following proposed bylaw:
When the Selectmen of Bristol, NH refuse to re- assess valuations of buildings and/or land to a fair market value, then the town shall buy said building's and-or land at the current town valuation. Condition of the amendment: The selling party(ies) must have (2) two licensed appraisals dated within (1) one year of selling date. (Submitted by Petition)
15. To see if the town will vote to require Newfound Ambulance Rescue Squad, Inc. (NARS) to deliver to the Town of Bristol all assets of the Corporation including, but not limited to, all accounts receivable, savings accounts, checking accounts, eguipment and other material of whatever nature and vote to dissolve itself by April 1, 1990. Further if all the foregoing is not accomplished by said date, then the action of the 1989 Town Meeting on Article 7 is rescinded.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to establish, in accordance with RSA Chapter 35, the Ambulance Department Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of acquiring equipment for the Ambulance De- partment and to appoint the Board of Selectmen as agents to carry out the objects of this fund, in ac- cordance with RSA 35:15. (This vote contingent upon compliance with Article No. 15)
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to establish fees for the issuance of licenses and permits and to defray the expenses of all established regulatory programs as provided in RSA 41:9-a.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, and expend federal or state grants which may become avail- able during the course of the year, and also to accept and expend money from any other governmental or private source to be used for the purposes for which the Town may legally appropriate money: provided (1) that such grants and other monies do not require the expenditure of any other Town funds, (2) that a public hearing shall be held by the Selectmen prior to the receipt and Bristol Annual Report for 1989 15
expenditure of such grants and monies and , (3) that such items shall be exempt from all provisions of RSA 3 2 relative to limitation and expenditure of Town monies, all as provided in RSA 3 1 : 95-B ( S U P P . )
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of taxes .
Article 2 0. To see if the Town will vote to designate and proclaim April 22, 1990 as Earth Day - 1990 and to set aside that day for public activities promoting preservation of a global event thus launching the decade of the environment. (Submitted by petition).
Article 21. To transact any other business which may legally come before this meeting.
Given under our hands and seal, this 15th day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety.
J. P. Morrison, Jr. Archie L. Auger Ulilliam R. Phinney Selectmen of Bristol
A true copy of Warrant - Attest:
J. P. Morrison, Jr. Archie L. Auger William R. Phinney 16 Bristol Annual Report for 1989
PURPOSES OF APPROPRIATION (RSA 31:4) GENERAL GOVERNMENT Bristol Annual Report for 1989 17
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PURPOSES OF APPROPRIATION (RSA 31:4) CULTURE AND RECREATION Bristol Annual Report for 1989
SOURCES OF REVENUE
TAXES .
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
As always, 1989 was full of challenges and accom- plishments; for us, though, the hallmark seemed to be change
Edward "Ned" Gordon, resigned in April because of career and personal commitments. Ned gave four years of himself to Bristol. Anyone who knows him realizes that he spent few waking moments without some thought towards Bristol's direction. With his leaving the Town saw the departure of a dedicated servant.
After much time spent in deliberation and thought, your Selectmen appointed Archie Auger to take Ned's place. Archie brings with him years of public service. Archie is a thoughtful, forward-thinking individual who, with past experience on the Board of Selectmen, made the transition a smooth and enjoyable one.
Our Town Administrator's position also was the subject of change this year as Anthony "Tony" Plante made a career move to work as Financial Director of Bedford, NH. Tony was a hard-working employee who always worked with Bristol's best interest in mind. With his resignation came yet another search for a replacement. Virginia "Gini" Deragon was chosen from 40 applicants and brings with her many years experience in this position. She is a delight to work with and like Tony is very dedicated to the Town she works for. Gini is very hard-working and looks forward to meeting all of you.
The Concord incinerator was operational as of August. After a month of "shakedown", it went into full operation. From all accounts it is a well-run facility and will take us into the 21st Century as a positive alternative to land fills.
Another change in the refuse department was the switch from Lakes Region Disposal to Newfound Rubbish. The Selectmen contemplated three bids for rubbish removal and chose Newfound Rubbish to handle the Town's needs. After much discussion we have budgeted to own our own compactor and containers (the equipment presently at the transfer station). This, in combina- tion with our contract with Newfound Rubbish, will see savings of over $100,000. over the next three years. .
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The Town Building expansion was completed this fall about two months ahead of schedule. There have been many comments on the addition and its construction through the year. Now that all is said and done, your Selectmen feel that the Town now has a new facility that will accommodate and serve us well for years to come. With the expansion came the new computer system which is on-line. Although not as personable as the old computer, "Bob", the staff is gaining confidence in its operation and has already extensively integrated it into many workings of the Town. Also, with the new addition came a meeting room which has seen much use since completion. On March 13th of this year, voting will take place in this new handicapped-access meeting room. Your Selectmen are sure you'll agree that this will be a positive step in the right direction consid- ering the savings from not heating and lighting the Old Town Hall for Election Day.
Yet another change is that of Newfound Area Rescue Service to Bristol Emergency Medical Service effective January 1, 1990. The will of the people at last Town Meeting was to assume responsiblity of the ambulance and to that end your Selectmena have been working.
1989 also saw a slowing in growth as evidenced by a drastic reduction in building permits issued. With this breather it was an excellent time for the adoption of site plan review. With an eye toward the future this regulation will more effectively address the impact of high intensity commercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses.
As you will recall, you reaffirmed your vote of 1988 to fund a $940,000. up-grade of the sewer plant. The engineering is now nearly complete with bids due to be sought in the spring. As a result of the impending construction and elimination of much infiltration the moratorium has been lifted. This time next year should see the expanded plant in full operation.
In closing, your Board of Selectmen wish to thank all Town employees, members of commissions, committees, boards and all others who have given so much of their time to make 1989 a successful year. We appreciate and will always strive to earn the continual support, understanding and confidence of all the people of Bristol
Sincerely,
J. P. Morrison, Jr., Chairperson William R. Phinney Archie L. Auger Bristol Annual Report for 1989 21
STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND TAXES ASSESSED FOR THE TAX YEAR 1989
Town Officers' Salaries 39,100.00 Town Officers' Expenses 84,100.00 Election & Registration Expenses 1,055.00 Cemeteries 1,000.00 General Government buildings 20,700.00 Reappraisal of Property 5,000.00 Planning & Zoning 3,100.00 Legal Expenses 15,000.00 Advertising & Regional Association 3,727.00 Contingency Fund 1,000.00 Tax Map Update 2,000.00 Police Department 214,050.00 Fire Department 58,175.00 Civil Defense 50.00 Dispatch 50,000.00 Town Maintenance 181,050.00 Street Lighting 32,000.00 Oil & Sand 20,000.00 Resurfacing Roads 28,000.00 Bridge & Guardrails 2,000.00 Street Signs 300.00 Parking Lot 400.00 Solid Waste Disposal 195,635.00 Health Department 13,286.00 Hospitals & Ambulances 11,500.00 Animal Control 700.00 Vital Statistics 50.00 General Assistance 35,000.00 Social Service Agencies 3,605.00 Library 26,355.00 Parks & Recreation 38,144.00 Patriotic Purposes 700.00 Conservation Commission 1,145.00 Christomas Lights 500.00 Cummings Beach 6,175.00 Foot of Lake 5,510.00 Principal of Long Terms Bonds & Notes 130,270.00 Interest Expense-Long Term Bonds & Notes 87,260.00 Interest Expense-Tax Anticipation Notes 18,000.00 New Equipment 81,423.00 Highway Improvements 25,000.00 Capital Projects - Computer 36,000.00 Municipal Water Department 202,512.00 Municipal Sewer Department 181,972.00 FICA, Retirement & Pension Contributions 28,825.00 Insurance 98,875.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,990,249.00 22 Bristol Annual Report for 1989
LESS REVENUE AND CREDITS
Yield Taxes 3,800.00 Interest & Penalties on Taxes 14,700.00 Inventory Penalties 3,350.00 Land Use Change Tax 8,500.00 Boat Tax 3,400.00 Shared Revenue-Block Grant 49,981.00 Highway Block Grant 42,903.00 Railroad Tax 18.00 State Aid Water Pollution Projects 9,505.00 Reim.a/c State-Federal Forest Land 32.00 National Forest Land 165.00 Flood Control 1989 1,473.00 Flood Control Supplement 198S 658.00 Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 23,0000.00 Dog Licenses 850.00 Business Licenses Permits & Filing Fees 200.00 Income From Departments 14,000.00 Interest on Deposits 20,400.00 Sale of Town Property 450.00 Income from Water Department 254,450.00 Fund Balance 78,855.00 Income from Sewer Department 210,500.00
TOTAL REVENUES & CREDITS 948,190.00
Net Town Appropriations 1,042,059.00 Net School Tax Assessments 1,874,022.00 County Tax Assessment 301,247.00
TOTAL 3,217,328.00
Deduct Total Business Profits Tax Reim. 93,959.00 Add War Service Credits 15,550.00 Add Overlay 121,834.00
TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE RAISED 3,260,753.00
TAX RATE PER THOUSAND 13.03 Town 4.60
County 1 . 18 School District 7.25 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 23
SUMMARY INVENTORY OF VALUATION TAX YEAR 1989
Land 139, 504 , 850. 00
Buildings 102 , 960 , 290 . 00 Manufactured Housing 2, 249, 300.00 Electric P lant 5, 680, 250.00
TOTAL VALUATION 50, 394 , 690 . 00
Less 11 Elderly Exemp 85 , 000 . 00
Less 4 Blind Exemp. 60, 000 . 00
NET VALUATION 50, 249, 690. 0(
Tax Rate 1989 Distribution
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Members of the Board of Selectmen Town of Bristol Bristol, New Hampshire
We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of Bristol and the combining and individual fund financial statements of the Town of Bristol as of and for the year ended December 31, 1988, as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of Bristol's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We 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. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As described in Note 1C, 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
In our opinion, except that omission of the General Fixed Asset Group of Accounts results in an incomplete presentation, as explained in the above paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of Bristol at December 31, 1988, and the results of its operations and the changes in financial position of its proprietary and nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the combining and individual fund financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the individual funds of the Town of Bristol at December 31, 1988, and the results of operations of such funds and the changes in financial position of individual proprietary and nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
March 3, 1989 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 27
SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY
LOCATION /DESCRIPTION VALUE
Town Hall-Land & Building 154 800 . 00
Furniture & Equipment 10 000 . 00 Town Office-Land & Building 373 200. 00
Furniture & Equipment 125 000 . 00 Library-Land & Building 181 500.00
Furniture & Equipment 75 000 . 00
Police Department Equipment 12 000 . 00 Old Fire Station-Land & Building 59 750.00
Contents 12 500 . 00
New Fire Station-Land & Building 412 300 . 00
Equipment & Fire Truck 248 000 . 00
Highway Department 2 500 . 00
Land & Public Works Building 155 050 . 00
Equipment 250 000 . 00
Supplies & Materials 2 000 . 00
Parks, Commons (Central Square) 166 550 . 00 Water Supply System (Old & New) 868 150.00
Sewer Plant (Central & Willow) 1,501 9 50 . 00
Cummings Beach 341 500 . 00
Foot of Lake Beach 520 400 . 00 Land on Hall Road 25 150.00
Depot Property (So. Newfound River) 1 600 . 00 Summer Street-Land & Building 32 650.00
Homeland Cemetary-5 Lots 2 500 . 00 Land Acquired through Tax Collector Deeds Corner Merrimack & Summer Streets 700.00 Junction Central & Merrimack Streets 13,100.00 Lot Route 104 Westwood Development 1,000.00 Land Hall Road - Brookwood Park 4,150.00 Hillside Ave & Green (45-1/2 x 60 lot) 3,000.00 Land Fourth Street 9,400.00 Greta Bennett Wildlife Area 8,900.00 West Shore Road Corner 6,300.00 Breck-Plankey Spring 46,100.00 Land Corner Water & Central Streets 20,550.00 Transfer Station 35,000.00 Land Mt. View Estates 25,000.00 Land Mt. View Estates 8,000.00 PSNH Land 5,000.00 Turner Land 2,0C0.00
Total Value of Town Property 5, 727, 250.00 28 Bristol Annual Report for 1989
STATEMENT OF BONDED DEBT 1989
Sewer Upgrade Bond Issued June 8, 1989 for $940,000. Interest Charges 1990-2007 @ 6.70% 2008-2009 @ 6.75% Payments Due (Principal) 1990-1?97 50,000.00 1998-2009 45 ,000. 00 940,000. 00
Sewer Refunding Bonds Issued July 8, 1988 for $195,393. Interest Charges 1990-199 2 @ 6.9 5% 1993-1997 @ 7.05% Payments Due (Principal) 1990-1991 25,000.00 50,000.00 1992-1997 20,000.00 120,000.00
170,000 . 00
Water Refunding Bonds Issued July 8, 1988 for $172,240. Interest Charges 1990-1992 @ 6.95% 1993-1998 @ 7.05% Payments Due (Principal) 1990-1992 20,000.00 60,000.00 1993-1998 15,000.00 90,000.00
150,000 . 00
Water Tank Refunding Bonds Issued July 8, 1988 for $440,970. Interest Charges 1990-1992 @ 6.95% 1993-199 3 @ 7.05 1999 @ 7.15%
2000 2001 @ 7 . 35% 2 00 2 @ 7.4 5% 200 3 @ 7.5 5% Payments Due (Principal) 1990 25,000.00 25,000.00 1991-2003 30,000.00 390,000. 00 415,000.00 Town Building Bonds Issued July 8, 1988 for $400,000 Interest Charges 19 90-1992 @ 6.95% 1993-1998 @ 7.05% Payments Due (Principal) 1990-1998 40,000.00 360,000. 00 : : Bristol Annual Report for 1989 29 TREASURER'S REPORT 1. GENERAL FUND Cash in Checking Account January 1, 1989 $311,640.97 Receipts From Selectmen $2,053,975.90 Town Clerk 223,187.00 Tax Collector 4,742,552.21 Interest 49,259.61 7,068,974. 72 Total Available 7,380,615.69 Selectmen's Orders Paid 6,877,312.39 Balance December 31, 1989 $503,308.30 Accounts Receivable Sewer Bond 37,928.00 2. Wulamet Road Water Project Balance in Account January 1, 1989 $7,126.01 Receipts : Interest 453.88 Total Available 7,579.89 Selectment's Orders Paid . 00 Balance December 31, 1989 $7,579.89 3. Town Office Building Project Balance in Account January 1, 1989 $31,958.16 Receipts From Selectmen $353,452.60 Interest 17 ,078. 23 370,530. 93 Total Available 402,488.99 Selectmen's Orders Paid 391 , 640 . 80 Balance December 31, 1989 $10,848.19 4. Conservation Commission Account Balance-Savings Account January 1, 1989 $999.63 Interest Earned 56.13 Contribution 10.00 Deposit 119 . 90 Total Available" 186 .03 Disbursements 0.00 Balance December 31, 1989 $1,185.76 :: : 1 30 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 5. Sewer Commissioners Account Balance-Checking Account January 1, 1989 (34,361.82) Receipts Tax Collector 176,511.96 From Commissioners 36,509.68 Interest 1 , 953. 72 214,975. 36 Total Available 130,613.54 Commissioners' Orders Paid 130 , 376 . 54 Balance December 31, 1989 237.00 Accounts Receivable Due from Trustees of Trust Funds $4,000.0C Accounts Payable Town of Bristol for Sewer Bond $37,928.0< 6. Water Commission Account Balance-Checking Account January 1, 1989 $16,816.14 Receipts From Commissioners 246,426.44 Interest 3,323.94 249,750. 3! Total Available 266,566.52 Commissioners' Orders Paid 249,064. 14 Balance December 31, 1989 17,502.38 7. Town-Water & Sewer Project Balance-Checking Account January 1, 1989 00.00 Receipts From Selectmen $940,000.00 Interest 33,912.59 Total Available 973,912.59 Selectmen's Orders Paid 43,838.18 Certificates of Deposit 750 , 000 . 00 Total Withdrawals 793, 838. 18 Balance-Checking Account December 31, 1989 180 ,074 . 4 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 31 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT - 1989 3417 Motor Vehicle Registrations 221,426.00 Dog Licences 1 license 1988 3 . 50 234 licenses 923.50 Penalties 37 . 00 964 .00 9 Fines (dogs at large) 105.00 9 Filing Fees 9.00 31 Marriage Licenses 683 . 00 797.00 TOTAL 223187.00 Vital Statistics Recorded: 32 Marriages 30 Births 27 Deaths Barbara L.Avery, Town Clerk 32 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 SUMMARY OF REMITTANCES TO TREASURER January 1, 1989 to December 31, 1989 Property Taxes 4,654,128.00 Yield Taxes 3,804.84 Land Use Change Taxes 11,815.00 Interest 27,580.37 Tax Lien Redemptions 45 , 219 . 60 Total 4,742,547.81 SUMMARY OF TAX SALES ACCOUNTS Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1989 -DR- Tax Sales on Acct. of Levies of. 1988 1987 1986 Balance of Unredeemed Taxes Beginning of Fiscal Year 27,728.49 810.66 Taxes Sold Fiscal Year 114,443.40 Interest Collected After Tax Sale 1,008.29 2385.75 183.94 Redemption Cost 923.95 789.50 33.45 Overpayment 203.57 n Total Debits 116,375.64 31,107.31 1028.05 -CR- Remittance to Treasurer During Fiscal Year 27,127.26 17,064.30 1028.05 Unredeemed Taxes End of Year 89,248.38 14,043.01 Total Credits 116,375.64 31,107.31 1028.05 : : Bristol Annual Report for 1989 33 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1989 -DR- Levies of 1989 1988 Prior Uncollected Taxes Beginning of Fiscal Year Property Taxes 64,291.85 Yield Taxes 121.41 1304.21 Taxes Committed to Collector: Property Taxes 3,250,198.88 1,981,450.10 Land Use Change Tax 11,815.00 Yield Taxes 6,246.76 Added Taxes: Property Taxes 30.61 1058.67 551.39 Property Taxes 1990 1428.08 Overpayments Property Taxes 4,406.67 11,725.54 18,551.37 Interest Collected on Delinquent Taxes: 3,765.63 23, 692 . 13 Total Debits 3,277,891.63 2,100,891.07 1,855.60 -CR- Remitted to Treasurer During Fiscal Year Property Taxes 2,764,842.82 1,882,714.28 551.39 Land Use Change Tax 11,815.00 Yield Taxes 3,683.43 121.41 Prepayment 1988 Tax 1,022.87 166,746.96 Interest on Taxes 3,765.63 23,692.20 Prepayment 1990 Tax 1,428.08 Abatements Property Taxes 14,490.70 26,958.59 Uncollected Taxes End of Fiscal Year: Property Taxes 474,279.77 657.63 Yield Taxes 2.563.33 1.304.21 Total Credits 3,277,891.63 2,100,891.07 1,855.60 34 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 BALANCE SHEET, December 31, 1989 Cash: In hand of Treasurer 503,308. 30 In hands of Officials 150.00 503,458. 30 Capital Reserve Funds: Proctor Fund 9, 161. 13 Equipment Fund 4, 192.42 Fire Department 7,703.61 Tricentennial Fund 737. 50 Sewer Fund 26,538.27 Water Works Fund 68,695.42 Revaluation of Town Fund 131.76 117, 160. 11 Unredeemed Taxes: Levy of 1988 89,248. 38 Levy of 1987 14.043.01 103,291.39 Uncollected Taxes Levy of 1989 474,279.77 Levy of 1988 657.63 474,937.40 Accounts Receivable Kelly Park 10, 177.31 Sewer Dept. Bond 37.928.00 48. 105.31 1,246,952. 51 LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS Accounts Payable: Fire Truck 33,600.00 School District Taxes 552,022.00 Capital Reserve Funds 117.160. 11 702,782. 11 Current Surplus 544, 170.40 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 35 SUMMARY OF SEWER WARRANTS Tax Collector to Treasurer Uncollected 01-01-89 37,595.63 Warrants Committed for 1989 193,930.49 Late Charges 1,355.64 Added Charges: Final Bills 769.61 Sewer Permits 1,000.00 Cost of Tax Lien 52.50 Overpayment 50 . 27 Total To Be Collected 234,754.14 Remitted to Treasurer Collected Rentals 175,501.96 Sewer Permits 1,000.00 Cost of Tax Lien 52.50 Abatements 1,146.76 Uncollected Rentals 12-31-89 53,716.62 Credits from errors in computation 3 , 336 . 30 Total 234,754.14 36 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 BRISTOL SEWER DEPARTMENT Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the year ended December 31, 1989 Cash in Checking Account January 1, 1989 $(34,361.82) Cash Receipts Customers 175,734.96 Initial Service 750.00 Interest 1,953.72 Miscel. Reimb. 1,142.49 Reimb. from Mater. 114.60 state subsidy 9,505.00 Capital Reserv. Reimb. 29, 775 . 49 218,975.36 Total Receipts 184,613.54 Disbursements Administrative Sal. 2,500.00 Wages 68,678.74 Travel & Education 154.50 Office Expense 857.52 Collection Exp. 2,720.65 Maint. & Repairs 26,705.95 Chlorine & Chemicals 1,851.38 Postage 408. 18 Telephone, Radio, Pager 1,306.67 Power 17,733.02 Truck Expenses 1,890.28 Lab Services & Expenses 2,462.99 Contracted Services 2,044.72 Engineering Services 2,256.82 Audit 1,605.00 New Equipment 10,982.44 Social Security 5,544.22 BC/BS 6,861.72 Interest Expense 5,444.00 Undesignated Funds 18, 367 . 74 Total Disbursements 180. 376. 54 Cash in Checking Account December 31, 198 4,237.00 . Bristol Annual Report for 1989 37 BRISTOL SEWER COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT The Commission is finally making progress in the sewer plant upgrade to 500,000 gallons per day. The design is nearly complete and it is estimated that bids will be requested by March of 1990. Several sections of the main line piping were surveyed by closed circuit TV. Some infiltration into the system wa*s found and was eliminated. The Commission had several discussions with the major contributor i.e., Freudenberg-NOK relative to sewage concerns. All were resolved to the satisfaction of the town Illegal hookups have been a problem this year. To the best of our knowledge all are resolved. This commission becomes more complex and difficult as time passes. Our engineers are becoming more involved in our routine operations. John Bianchi, Chairman Walter Corbeil Everett Hackett Bristol Sewer Commissioners .. 38 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS 1. General Government Town Officers' Salaries 40,655.42 Town Officers' Expenses 80,008.44 Election & Registration 794.41 Cemeteries 1,000.0? e. Town Hall & Other Town Buildings 20,357.54 Reappraisal of Property 11,944.20 g. Planning Board 2,034.01 h. Zoning Board 1,288.78 Legal Expenses 30,791.60 j. Advertising & Regional Associations 1,000.00 k. Contingency Fund 1,720.00 1. Tax Map Update 3,4 30.00 Lakes Region Planning 2,727.00 2 Public Safety a. Pclice Department 214,932.96 b. Fire Department 58,341.45 c. Civil Defense 00.00 d. Dispatch 42,704.77 3. Highways, Streets & Bridges a. Highway Maintenance 189,377.58 b. Street Lights 29,729.14 c. Oil & Sand 17,86 4. Sanitation - Solid Waste 189,942.05 5 Health a. NANA 13,236.00 b. Newfound Area Rescue 10,000.00 Hospitals 1,500.00 d. Animal Control 700.00 e. Vital Statistics 4 1.50 S. Welfare a. General Assistance 60,555.26 b. Community Action 1,100.00 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 39 7. Culture & Recreation a. Library 23,533.71 b. Community Center 38,144.00 c. Patriotic Purposes 600.00 d. Conservation Commission 1,145.00 e. Cummings Beach 5,546.65 f. Foot of Lake Beach 4,568.32 g. Christmas Lights 500.00 8. Debt Services a. Principal Long Term Bond & Notes 130,269.66 b. Sewer Department State Subsidy 9,505.00 c. Interest Long Term Notes 87,554.02 d. Interest Temporary Loans 103,648.67 e. Tax Anticipation 2,200,000.00 9. Capital Outlay a. New Equipment 83,312.51 b. Highway Improvements 25,565.26 c. Encumbered Funds Sidewalks 3,933.48 d. Energy Audit Grant 2,334.15 e. Deposit Beaulieu Property 4,500.00 10. Miscellaneous a. FICA & Retirement 35,703.83 b. Insurance 72,481.80 c. Street Signs 285.07 d. Parking Lot Masonic Association 400.00 e. Health Insurance 41,030.80 f. Discounts, Abatements & Refunds 100,250.45 g. Taxes bought by Town 114,443.40 h. Senior Citizens Council 2,505.00 i. Sewer Study 4,915.59 j. Conservation Commission (encumbered) 3,000.00 k. Life Insurance (42.85) 11. Payment to Other Government Divisions a. County 301,247.00 b. State of New Hampshire 832.50 c. School District 2,167,708.00 40 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 12. Departmental a. Payroll Reimbursements 180,727.93 b. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Reimburse. 20,853.35 c. FICA Reimbursements 14,322.84 d. Interest Reimbursements 5,444.00 e. Insurance Reimbursements 20,842.48 f. Miscellaneous Reimbursements 4,795.06 TOTAL PAYMENTS 1989 6,878,145.19 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 41 DETAIL OF PAYMENT General Government Town Officers' Salaries Tax Collector/Town Clerk 23,822.92 Selectmen 8,400.00 Treasurer 1,400.00 Health Officer 350.00 Welfare Officer 1,100.00 Deputy Welfare Officer 250.00 Moderator 132.50 Building Inspector 5, 200. 00 40,655.42 Town Officers Expenses Administrator 23,566.97 Secretarial Help 25,360.90 Selectmen's Expenses 168.90 Administrator's Expenses 153.00 Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Exps861.00 Welfare Officer's Expenses 190.56 Health Officer's Expenses 115.00 Professional Associations 1,330.77 Supplies 4,044. 18 Ads & Printing 3,496.18 Postage 6,754.90 Telephones 4,701.60 Service Contracts/Repairs 1,762.20 Register Deeds 1,031.10 Audit 5,480.00 New Equipment 991 . 18 80,008. 44 c. Election & Registration Ads & Printing 32.20 Meals Election Officials 122.20 Supervisors of Checklist 355.00 Ballot Clerks 285.00 794.41 d. Cemeteries 1,000.00 e. Town Hall & Other Town Buildings Supplies 1,332.85 Electricity 5,184.95 Fuel 2,952.56 Janitorial Services 8,595.50 Repairs 1,994.68 Town Clock Upkeep 200.00 New Equipment 97 . 00 20,357. 54 f. Reappraisal of Property 11,944.20 g. Planning Board Postage 425.00 Printing & Ads 442.39 Supplies 83.43 Secretarial Services 1,018.19 Training/Classes 65 . 00 42 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 2,034.01 Zoning Board Supplies 55. Ads & Printing Postage Secretarial Services Training /Classes Dues i. Legal Expenses j. Advertising & Regional Association k. Contingency Fund 1. Tax Map Update m. Lakes Region Planning 2. Public Safety a. Police Department Permanent Salaries 135,152.54 Overtime 9,868.27 Investigations 409.51 Uniform Allowance 3,703.54 Special Police 25,427.45 Outside Detail 5,175.37 Commissioners Expenses Gas & Oil 7, 117. 51 Repairs 4,096.28 Tires 1,170.16 Radio Repairs 1,534.07 Telephone 4,131.61 Supplies 4,078.23 Ads & Printing 305.21 Ereath Test 346.79 New Equipment 3,056.62 Schools & Training 1,950.95 Conferences 400.00 Crossing Guards 3,5 7 4.30 Animal Control 914.06 DWI Grant 2,335.75 Repairs to Building 184 . 74 b. Fire Department Telephones 1,038.20 Electricity 1,910.61 Fuel Oil 4,073.82 Radio 2,6 5 7.04 Alarm 2,236.05 Gas & Oil 1, 372.02 Truck Maintenance 7,075.05 Station Supply 3,369.55 Snow Removal 138.00 Forestry 872 . 54 Dues 275.00 Training 1,582.00 Salaries 25,389.00 . Bristol Annual Report for 1989 43 Protective Clothing 2, 150.00 Capital Equipment 4,202. 57 58,341.45 Civil Defense Dispatch 48,704. 77 321,979. 18 3. Highway, Streets & Bridges a. Highway Maintenance Wages 98,892.63 Overtime 10,097. 97 Supplies 10,336.05 Materials 6,726.01 Catch Basins 1,770. 77 Fuel & Oil 10, 108.60 Sand & Gravel 8,473.65 Salt 18,923.01 Repairs 11,727. 29 Equipment Hire 4, 148.40 Tree Removal 2,375. 75 Line Painting 1,332. 50 New Equipment 4,464. 95 189,377. 58 b. Street lights 29,720. 14 c. Oil & Sand 17,866. 96 d. Resurfacing Roads 27,918. 44 264,883. 12 4. Sanitation a. Solid Waste Hazardous Waste 1,869.00 Concord Regional 35,889.05 Demolition/Containers 45,038. 30 Metal Removal 9,529.85 Lakes Region Disposal 42,640.00 Supplies 312.08 Wages 19,627.07 Private Contractors 35,036. 70 189, 942 .05 5. Health a. NANA 13,286.00 b. Newfound Area Rescue 10,000 . 00 c. Hospitals Franklin Regional 500 . 00 Speare Memorial 500 . 00 Lakes Regional General 500 . 00 1 , 500. 00 d. Animal Control 700. 00 e. Vital Statistics 41 . 50 25,527. 50 6 Welfare a. General Assistance Rent 35,782. 60 Fuel 7,075. 40 Food 9,887. 32 Electricity 6, 542. 43 44 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 45 103,648. 67 e. Tax Anticipation 2 , 200 , 000 . 00 2, 5 30, 97 7 . 35 9. Capital Outlay a. New Equipment Computers 34,353.00 Backhoe/Grader 30,874.21 Police Cruiser 18 , 085 . 30 83, 312 . 51 b. Highway Improvements 25,565.26 c. Encumbered Funds Sidewalks 3,933.48 d. Energy Audit Grant 2,334.15 e. Deposit Beaulieu Property 4 , 500 . 00 119, 645 . 40 10. Miscellaneous a. FICA & Retirement 35,703.83 b. Insurance 72,431.80 c. Street Signs 285.07 d. Parking Lot Masonic Association 400.00 e. Health Insurance 41,030.80 f. Discounts, Abatements & Refunds 100,250.45 g. Taxes bought by Town 114,443.40 h. Senior Citizens Council 2,505.00 i. Sewer Study 4,915.59 j. Conservation Commission (Encumbered) 3,000.00 k. Life Insurance (42.85) 374 ,973.09 11. Payment to Other Government Divisions a. County 301,247.00 b. State of New Hampshire Marriage Licenses 670.00 Probate Court 5.00 Dog Licenses 157.50 8 32 . 50 c. School District 2,167, 708 . 00 2,469,787 . 50 12. Departmental a. Payroll Reimbursements 180,727.93 b. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Reimburs. 20,853.35 c. FICA Reimbursements 14,322.84 d. Interest Reimbursement 5,444.00 e. Insurance Reimbursements 20,842.48 f. Miscellaneous Reimbursements 4 , 795 . 06 246 , 985. 66 TOTAL PAYMENTS 1989 6,878,145.19 46 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS 1. Tax Collector 4,746,501.61 2. Town Clerk 223,187.00 3. State of New Hampshire 207,617.17 4. Temporary Loans 1,500,000.00 5. Refunds, Adjustments & Miscellaneous 54,391.05 6. Fines & Forfeits 4,745.00 7. Reimbursements from Departments 224,453.02 S. Licenses & Permits 310.00 9. Interest 49,259.61 10. Bond Issue 51,938.00 11. Sale of Town Property 450.00 12. Income from Trust Fund 6,300.00 TOTAL 7,069,152.46 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 47 DETAIL OF RECEIPTS Detail 1 : Tax Collector Per Summary of Warrant Property Taxes 4,654,128.00 Yield Taxes 3,804.84 Interest 27 , 580 . 37 4,685, 513. 21 Per Summary of Warrant Redemptions 45,219.60 Land Use 11,815.00 Boat Taxes 3, 953 . 80 60, 988. 40 Detail 2: Town Clerk Marriage Licenses 683.00 Motor Vehicle Reg. 221,426.00 Dog Licenses 964.00 Filing Fee:-: 9.00 Dog Fines 105 . 00 223, 187 .00 Detail 3: State of New Hampshire Block Grant St . Rev . Shar . 143 , 940 . 04 Highway Block Grant 45,037.84 Forest Fire Reimbursement 59.48 Gas Tax Refund 1,404.36 Federal Forest Land 67.43 Flood Contorl 2,926.76 Federal Land Tax 172.00 Energy Audit 1,500.00 OASDI Refund 36.20 DWI Grant 2968.06 Wtr. Poll. Grant (Sewer ) 9, 505 .00 207, 617 . 17 Detail 4: Temporary Loans Tax Anticipation 1,500,000.00 Detail 5: Refunds, Adjustments & Miscellaneous Insurance Refunds 14,999.00 State Lost & NSF Checks (386.92) Newfound Ambulance Rescue Wages, BC/BS, FICA, Supplies & Donation toward expenses 32,132.13 Kelly Park Wages, FICA, unemployment comp., 6,295, Bonds Interest Tax Refund FICA/Medicare Ballot Recount 54,391.05 Detail 6: Fines & Forfeits Plymouth District Court 4,745.00 Detail 7: Reimbursements From Departments Interest 2,233.08 48 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 Accident Reports 1,114.50 Beach Permits 5,168.00 Police Department 1,711.93 Photocopier 178.45 Supplies 218.65 Telephone 112.92 Highway Department 3,846.24 Sewer Department 100,373.71 Water Department 85,249.06 Building Permits 1695.00 Zoning Hearings & Books 499.45 Planning Bd. SubDiv. & Bks. 844.00 Welfare Department 375.00 Town Halls 398.93 Maps 6 . 50 Blue Cross Blue Shield 4,765.56 Tax Maps 145 . 24 Legal Expenses 443.77 Fire Department 70.38 Audit 3,210.00 Outside Activity 5,396.24 Current Use Fees 9.00 Legal Fees Refund Hosmer 390.73 Police Retirement 11.68 Computer 6 , 000 . 00 224,453.02 Detail 8: Licenses & Permits Pistol Permits 260.00 Gambling Permits 50 . 00 310.00 Detail 9: Interest 49,259.61 Detail 10: Bond Issue Sewer Bond Reimbursement Sewer Department 00.00 Water Bond Reimbursement Water Department 51 , 938 . 00 51,938.00 Detail 11: Sale of Town Property 450.00 Detail 12: Income From Trust Fund 6,300.00 TOTAL 7,069,152.46 1 • Bristol Annual Report for 1989 49 I 111a ^ £ ? H a. »a « QQ 2 as 2 £ S = - ® c « 5 a a S * £ Q £ S 3 '5e ^ 03 V s w Z P £ © •/-> Cs| >" 'ok in m oo g * JB = « * J! * a I 2 ** 8 1 I £ s * u - H - ; 4* £ «* 2 = != ? 5 S 73 IS I s e 3 I Z3 t. o Q 5 50 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 Report of Trustees of Minot Sleeper Library The Trustees of the Minot Sleeper Library report the following activities during the year 1989: The Summer Reading Program and Story Hour were very successful. It is planned to divide the children into two age groups next summer and more volunteers will be needed to accomplish this. During the summer, library patrons participated in a survey to collect information on the types of video tapes to purchase. The most popular choices since July have been science, history and hobbies. The librarian has reported that the new VCR tape program is very popular. A storage cabinet for video tapes has been purchased. All library trustees have become members of New Hamp- shire Library Trustees Association. The Minot Sleeper Library now offers 36 different magazines. A new set of Americana Encyclopedias was purchased and a set of 1983 Encyclopedia Britannica was donated to the library. The transfer of all available editions of the Bristol Enterprise to microfilm has been nearly completed. A report on the circulation of books includes: Video Tape 307 Adult Fiction 5,217 Adult Non-fiction 1,850 Adult paperbacks 823 Junior Fiction 2,956 Junior Paperbacks 247 Junior Non-fiction 1,097 Borrowed from other libraries 14 Inter-Library Loan 299 Outstanding reports were 42 video tapes loaned in one month and 202 books loaned in one day. Book losses (non-returned) have collectively been 74 over a period of time. At least 30 new books are added each month. The Bristol Fire Commission inspected the library and noted several safety factors in need of correction. These repairs were completed by the Maintenance Commit- tee. A report from the Maintenance Committee advised the Trustees that after continuous furnace repairs this past year, it would be more cost effective to have a new furnace installed. Bids were sent out and a new furnace has been installed and is heating comfortably. A long list of repairs and improvements have been accomplished this year. Ceiling fans were installed to circulate air and heat; four beanbag chairs were pur- chased for a relaxing atmosphere in the childrens' area; backyard clean up was done, and the Bristol . Bristol Annual Report for 1989 51 Garden Club planted flowers to beautify the outside of the Library. A library patron donated and planted a lilac bush. Frozen water pipes caused damage to the ceiling and it has been repaired. The roof supports and porch light were repaired and additional electrical work was completed. A screen door has been installed on the downstairs childrens' room and the top of the large table there has been sanded and treated. A step stool was purchased for downstairs and several kick- stools were purchased for the upstairs to provide easier access to the upper shelves. The Librarian has a new typewriter table and a desk chair is on back order Library hours are now: Monday & VJednesday 1-3 pm; Friday 3-8 pm Saturday 9-12 a.m.; a total of 22 ; hours per week, Florence G. LaClair Chair, Board of Trustees 52 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 MINOT SLEEPER LIBRARY TREASURER'S REPORT 1989 Cash on Hand 1/1/89 $4,170.04 Fund Balance Fines & Book Sales 1,750.07 Income Town of Bristol 2,564.11 State of NH 124.23 Donations 106.90 CD Interest 671.18 Now Account Interest 200.49 New Funds (Fines & Sales) 739.72 Interest (Fines & Sales) 112.24 4, 518.87 Total Cash 10,438.98 Expenses Books & Videos 5,312.42 Magazines & Periodicals 843.92 Memberships 46.00 Postage 25.00 Safe Deposit Box 27.00 Petty Cash 25.00 Accounting Services 200.00 (6.479. 38) Balance December 31, 1989 3,959.60 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 53 o 54 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 NEWFOUND AMBULANCE RESCUE Newfound Ambulance Rescue experienced another busy year in 1989 with a slight drop in call activity in provid- ing service to Bristol and the surrounding Newfound Area, including the Towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Hebron, and New Hampton. There were a total of 443 calls during 1989, a decrease of 13 from the previous year. This is the second year in succession with more than 400 calls in a year. For the Town of Bristol there were 186 calls, the same as the year before. A breakdown of the number of calls per town is: Alexandria 37 Danbury 28 Bridgewater 37 Hebron 22 Bristol 186 New Hampton 102 As was planned, during the past year we replaced the 1981 model ambulance that had served well over eight plus years with a new 1989 ambulance of similar design. This new unit has a diesel engine in line with an industry-wide switch from gasoline to diesel fuel for ambulances. The funds needed to purchase the new $40,000. plus unit came from monies earned by the service and we are pleased to say required no extra appropriations from any of the Towns. Equipment for the new unit was for the most part trans- ferred from the 1981 unit that was traded. During 1990 we plan to add another def ibrillator/monitor so both ambulances will be so equipped. The year past as well as the year ahead are somewhat of a transitional period as the service makes a change from a multi- jurisdictional municipal service to a municipal service operated by Bristol and serving the same area Towns. This change was approved at last year's Town Meetings as a step to continue the minimal cost to the Towns, especially in the area of dispatch, insurance, and future staffing. A very important change, EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, March 1, 1990, is the PHONE NUMBER to call for EMERGENCY SERV- ICES. As noted on the back page of this Annual Report, the number is 524-1545 (Lakes Region Mutual Fire Dis- patch Center in Laconia) to request an ambulance for any type of emergency. For other routine ambulance business, call our office at 744-2848; we are located at the Town Offices at 71 Lake Street. Bristol Annual Report for 1989 55 Bristol Conservation Commission The welands mapping study for the Town of Bristol arrived in January. The professionally prepared Wet- lands map wen on display in the Selectmen's Office in March. A public hearing was held in May, at which time a presentation was made by Barry Keith, who completed the study. Fifty-six (56) wetlands were defined in the 795 acres studied. Three of these wetlands are consid- ered significant: 47.9 acres in the Pemigewasset Wet- lands complex, 18.3 acres in the Smith River Road Wetlands complex, and 151.6 acres in the Wellington State Park Wetlands complex. These three natural resource wetlands are viewed by the Commission as critical in preservation efforts. The Wetlands map and inventory will be used to assist the town as a develop- mental planning tool. We continued communication with Ray Lobdell who was hired to assist the architects at the site of Newfound Regional High School with regard to soils, erosion and sediment control. Suggestions for long term maintenance of the erosion control and drainage practices to minimize future problems were completed. Environmental issues raised by the Conservation Commis- sion were addressed. The Commission continues to monitor developments in the Fowler Rivwer area. A great deal of activ9ity has gone on in this important wetlands complex in the last few years. In mid-June, members of the conservaiton Commission testified in Concord before the Governor and Council against the request of an appli- cant for boat docks on the Fowler River. Our objection to the request was based on the prevention of cumula- tiuve impacts on the Fowler River. The Governor and council voted to deny the boat docks, supporting the Conservation Commission. The spring on Route 3A is tested regularly for water quality. Sampling is done by the members of the Commission. The water tests are conducted on the sam- ples in Concord with the results forwarded to the Commission. On two occasions this year, the spring was closed temporarily until the conditions affecting the water quality could be addressed. As a followup to the Wetlands Map and Inventotry, an amendment to the Bristol Zoning Ordinance for a Wetlands Conservaton Overlay District was drawn up. This amendment, if passed, would regulate uses of lands subject to standing water, flooding, or high water tables for extended periods of time, in the 8interest of public health, safety and general welfare . ) 56 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 Activities of the Conservation Commission are becoming more sophisticated as we face the march of progress which awaits us in this next decade. The Conservation Commission remains committed to its legal purple under RSA 36-a which is to preserve open space for aestrhetic reasons, to protect the water supply, top protect wet areas from development that would reduce their value for flood control, and to preserve wildlife habitats and unique ecological areas. Regulations proposed by this Commission and specialists employed by this commission are aimed at helping us preserve enough open space so that future generations will be able to enjoy the qualities which have given Bristol the reputation of an attractive recreation area. Respectfully Submitted, Mason Westfall, Chairperson John Hetzel Barbara DeAngelis Harriet Newell Maynard Dow Samuel Worthen KELLEY PARK COMMISSION Annual Report For 1989 Previous Balance 1,425.16 Income Alexandria Ledge Climbers 25.00 Trust Account 3,000 . 00 4,450.16 Debts Electricity 578.73 Materials & Supplies 335.15 Wages (yet to be paid) Not included in Total ( 10 , 177 . 31 Repairs & Maintenance 1,944.34 Other 108 . 70 2,966 . 92 New Balance 1,483. 24 Respectfully submitted, Leslie Keenan, Secretary-Treasurer Bristol Annual Report for 1989 57 BRISTOL WATER WORKS ANNUAL REPORT The Bristol Water Works rules and regulations have been brought up to date and will be issued early 1990. This has been a year in progress. A new flowmeter has been installed at the Fowler River Pump Station. This monitor is essential in determining the tightness of the entire piping system. The water rates were adjusted on April 1, 1989, and as a result, a balanced budget resulted. There is no adjustment anticipated for 1990. Several main line breaks during the year will have to be considered for replacement in the very near future. The Wulamet Road Water Mains project was placed on hold because the town could not obtain easements where required. The Water Department is ready to build as soon as the restrictions are lifted. We retained the consulting engineering firm of Du- fresne-Henry to represent the Bristol Water Works in all engineering concerns. Several customers complained about excessive water consumption this year. Independent calibration of the meters showed that the meters were recording correctly in all cases. We added a new part time office employee this year. Welcome to Theressa Butler. Even though a new computer system is being installed this part time position will still be required. We have adopted a report by Duf resne-Henry titled "Guidelines for Developers" dated May 31, 1989. This was done on July 11, 1989. A final review of any project will be made by D-H for the BWW at the developer's expense. 58 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 This commission is actively pursuing the acquisition of the Beaulieu property on West Shore Road adjacent to the Fowler River. This will provide a second, or more, well site for future needs. A test well was driven and it appears we have a well equal to the present one. This site will also provide protection for the present well installation. The responsibilities of the commission become more complicated as time progresses. John Bianchi, Chairman Gordon S. Dole Burton W . V/illiams Bristol VJater VJorks Commissioners Bristol Annual Report for 1989 59 BRISTOL WATER WORKS Statement of Cash Receipts & Disbursements for 1989 Cash in Checking Acct. January 1, 1989 16,816.14 Cash Receipts Customers 216,664.85 Initial Services 16,625.00 Interest 3,323.94 Misc. Reimbursements 270.74 Materials Reimbursements 2,987.68 Capital Reserve Reimburse. 9,855.00 Gas Tax Refund 23. 17 249,750. 38 Total Receipts 266,566.52 Disbursements Administrative Salaries 3,100.00 Wages 67,538.99 Travel & Education 1,575.52 Office Expense 1,249.38 Supplies & Materials 32,681.31 Chemicals 732.58 Postage 923.07 Telephone, Pager, Radio 1,749.77 Power & Electricity 20,683.98 Truck Expense 1,840.38 Lab Services & Expenses 156.00 Contracted Services 2,182.35 Engineering Services 4,905.14 Audit 1,605.00 New Equipment 12,581.58 Property & Liability Ins. 6,318.00 Social Security 5,323.48 BC/BS 7,531.76 Unemployment Comp. 341.60 Workers Comp. 2,698.34 Water System Bond 34,642.88 Water Tank Bond 17,403.00 Water Reserve Fund** 21, 200.00 ** Total Disbursements 249 ,064 . 14 Cash in Checking Account December 31, 1989 17,502.38 **Capital Reser.Fund Budget 1989 10,000.00 From Initial Services 1989 11 , 200. 00 21,200.00 60 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT This past year has been a busy one for the Fire Depart- ment as we responded to 90 calls. The Commissioners have continued to inspect the schools, apartments, stores, garages and restaurants. A lot of time was also spent on the new High School and the renovations to the Middle School and Town Offices. We had seven firefighters take the Firefighter 1 course and several have taken the SCBA course and the Cold Water Rescue course. In the coming year, more will be taking these training courses. At last year's Town Meeting, it was voted to purchase a 2500 gallon tanker with a 1250 pump. This has been done and the new truck will be in service at Town Meeting, or before. In June the Fire Department dedicated the Fire Station to former Chief Kenneth P. Brown. It was through his work and dedication that we have our present building. The Department was also saddened this year by the deaths of Honorary Members Herbert Tenney and Rodney Allard. The Fire Company again put up and took down the Christ- mas lights. This was done under the direction of Robert Fellows. He and several of the firefighters ran new wires in the square and also added a few new lights. More lights will be added next year. The Fire Company started a Cadet program this year. There are eight cadets under the leadership of Lee Von Duyke and Richard Constant, with help from Frank Avel- lino and Robert Homer. In January 1990, four of the Cadets received their badges and certificates upon completion of an exam drawn up by the advisors. These Cadets are a tremendous help to all the firefighters. They fill and clean the Scotts, set up and start the generators for lights, get equipment that is needed during a fire and help with the hose after the fire. These boys are really interested in fighting fires and are very dedicated. Our thanks to each and every one of them for a job well done. These young men will be the future firefighters in this or some other town. Bristol Fire Commissioners: Ernest H. Glines Raymond A. Greenwood Stephen Q. Curley Bristol Annual Report for 1989 61 62 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 BRISTOL PLANNING BOARD The Bristol Planning Board meets regularly during the month. On the fourth Wednesday of each month we listen to applicants and abutters' requests pertaining to subdivisions. Due to the work load this past year, the Bristol Planning Board has been meeting on the second Wednesday of the month as well. Starting in January 1990, the Planning Board will go back to one meeting a month (fourth Wednesday). There have been many requests for subdivisions this year, and a great many hearings for the abutters pertaining to each request. Along with the Subdivision Regulations, the Planning Board has spent many hours in developing the Site Plan Review that was authorized by Town Meeting on March 14, 1989. The Planning Board has reviewed changes to the Zoning Ordinance as presented by the Zoning Board and the Conservation Commission. The changes presented help clarify and help to protect the present and future land owners of our community. There have been many people who have helped to make our Subdivision Regulations work. I would like to thank those abutters and concerned citizens who come to our meetings to help us in our decisions. The Planning Board lost three members this year that we would like to thank publicly: James Nyberg, Barbara Shokal and Bob Curdie have served on the Board for many years and have been instrumental in helping to revise, create and to enforce our town regulations. Tom Belser, Chairperson : Bristol Annual Report for 1989 63 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1989 YEAR END REPORT The activity of hearings for the past year has been light. There have been only eight (8) hearings from January to December of 1989. The hearings for this period were of the following: (5) Special Exceptions (3) Granted (2) Denied (3) Variances Granted In March of 1989 I was elected by the Board to the chairman's position, after the resignation of Theresa Simkevich. I immediately established a set of objec- tives for the Board. One was to review the by-laws of the board and revise articles where needed. Another objective was to bring the Board up to a full staff of five (5) members and three (3) alternates. This, with the help of the Selectmen, has been accomplished as well as the revision of the by-laws. In the latter part of the year the Board started re- viewing the Zoning Ordinance with the intent of focus- ing on ordinances that the Board had difficulty liti- gating in the past. The intent is to make recommendations to the Planning Board for clarifica- tion, or possible revision, changing or deleting parts of an ordinance. The members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment include: William Cosgrove Kenneth Grack, Chairperson Orvis Hopkins J. P. Morrison, Jr. Dr. Raymond Winter Alternates Michael Bannan Linda Lee Jeffrey Shackett The Zoning Board will continue our efforts to preserve the spirit of the Zoning Ordinances. Kenneth Grack, Chairperson 64 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Below is a list of statistics of severa l areas handled by the Bristol Police|Department in 1989. Police Department 1989 Statistics COMPLAINTS: Arson 1 Assaults 41 Robbery Burglaries 60 Thefts 91 Motor Vehicle Thefts 7 Fraud-Bad Checks Reported 26 Criminal Mischief (Vandalism) 139 Total Warnings Issued Adults 4810 Total Warnings Issued Juveniles 231 Juvenile Arrests 43 Criminal Arrests & Summons 212 Motor Vehicle Arrests & Summons 612 Stolen Property Within Bristol $61,685.00 Recovered Stolen Property From Bristol $19,600.00 Recovered Stolen Property From Other Towns $27,000.00 TRAFFIC: Total Accidents 189 Fatal Accidents 1 Reportable Accidents to State of NH 139 Parking Violations - Tags Issued 79 Defective Equipment - Tags Issued 133 SECURITY: Burglary Alarms Answered 157 Open Business Doors 55 Total Miles Driven 85,751 Total Gas Consumption (Gallons) 7,160.6 . Bristol Annual Report for 1989 65 BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT The year 1989 saw a continuation of the downward trend in building permit activity that started the year before. A total of 98 permits were issued in 1989, down from the 140 in 1988. Fee income collected was $1,715.00. A breakdown by type of permit follows: 21 New single family residences New multi-family buildings 4 New garages (free standing) 9 stalls New condominiums 20 Additions to existing structures 40 Renovations Storage/shed type buildings Misc. permits (signs, commerci New in 1989 was the added requirement for sign permits. Before planning sign work of any kind, please check the regulations under Article IV Section 4.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to determine if what you propose is allowed and then if appropriate, apply for a permit in advance of any work. Building Permits are required for all new construction, additions to existing structures, renovations that upgrade or change the use of space, siting of a mobile home, and in general any construction work estimated to exceed $500.00 in fair market value for labor and materials Additional information and assistance is available by contacting the Building Inspector at the Town Offices. 66 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 TOWN MEETING 03-14-89 Supervisors: Jane Westfall, Ruth Simpson, Raynah Belser Ballot Clerks: Jacqueline Crouse, Elaine Putnam, Marcia Payne & Zelma Tucker (Temporary) Moderator: Samuel E. Worthen Town Clerk: Barbara L. Avery Police: Chief Barry Wingate Selectmen: William Pbinney, Edward Gordon, J. P. Morrison Jr. Ballot boxes inspected and found to be empty. Polls declared open at 10:00 am and closed at 7:00 pm. March 16, 1939 Meeting declared open at 7:30 pm by Samuel E. Worthen, Moderator. Invocation piven by Rev. John Buttrick of the Bristol Federated Church. The Junior Girl Scout Troop 92 led us in the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 7:40 PM Article 1 To Choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing. The results of the voting on Tuesday is as follows: Selectman for 3 yrs., William Phinney, 424 and Frank Kierce, 67; Treasurer for 1 yr. Patricia Woolsey, 454; Budget Committee for 3 yrs. Thomas P. Caldwell, 377 - Melva B. Day, 330 - Everett Hackett, 311 - Thomas Keegan, 355 - Jeffrey D. Barr, 248 - Richard Walenda, 99; Fire Commissioner for 3 yrs. Ernest Glines 470; Sewer Commissioner for 3 yrs. Everett Hackett, 230 - Michael P. Capsalis, 178 - Richard Walenda, 43 - Frank Kierce, 27; Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 yrs W. Mark Cramton, 466; Police Commissioner for 3 yrs William Simpson, 206, - Thomas J. Belser, 129 - Lee Caldwell, 56 - Elsie J. Day, 48 - Richard Walenda, 43; Library Trustees for 3 yrs. Charles E. Greenwood, 447- with Maxwell MacPherson with 7 and Richard Walenda v/ith 3 the next two in line among the many write-ins; Supervisor of Check List for 4 yrs. Raymah Belser 458. Article 2 To vote upon amendments to the Bristol Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Planning Board. The results of the voting on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance is as follows: 1 - Yes, 210 - No, 206; 2 - Yes, 290 - No, 129; 3 - Yes, 259 - No, 155; k - Yes, 103 - No, 370: 5 - Yes, 213 - No, 214; 6 - Yes, 282 - No, 141; 7 - Yes, 335 - Ko, 110. 7:44 PM Article 3 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the modification and rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant and to raise and appropriate the sum of two million thirty thousand dollars (52,030,000.00) for the work, which is to be done under the supervision of the Sewer Commission. Funds to be raised by borrowing on the credit of the Town through the issuance of notes or bonds, under the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33 (Supp.)), said notes or bonds to be signed by the Selectmen, countersigned by the Treasurer, and sealed with the Town seal, and delegate to the Selectmen the discretion of fixing the date, maturities, denomination, interest or discount rate, the place of payment, the form and the other details of said notes or bonds and provide the sale thereof, and also to authorize the Selectmen to expend any interest earned from the investment of bond proceeds. All notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be general obligations of the Town. In no event shall the amount to be raised through the issuance of said notes or bonds be greater than the amount appropriated hereunder less the amount of any grants or gifts received by the Town for said work. Recommended by the 3udget Committee. Moved by Edward Gordon and Second by John Bianchi. Ned SDoke for the article. He stated that the money that was voted last year was not spent because IPC diverted some of their process water out of the system, thus allowing the moratorium to be partially lifted and some people to hook on. Bristol Annual Report for 1989 67 Then as a result of the study that we did we discovered the best and cheapest solution in the long run was to expand the current plant to a capacity of 500,000 gallons a day. It also appears that we will probably not be able to pet the 20 % from the state. We have applied for a S750, 000.00 erant but still no guarantee that we would receive this either. We feel it is better to do this project and have a plant that would go 10 or 20 years before we would reach capacity again rather then the band-ade approach that we went for last year. In financing this-the first year 60?j would come from general taxation and 40?o from sewer users. This would go down lOfo for six years so that by the seventh year the sewer users would be paying for the whole bond payment. John MacEachen gave the presentation of the project. It is broken down into two major areas - Mechanical plant equipment and Engineering services. Under mechanical plant equipment is (1) Head works building, which would receive the waste first and take out any floating material such as plastic , cans, and also the sand. (2) two clarifiers- settling tanks to finally treat the waste before it goes into the river. (3) building up-grade of the present building (4) Disinfection, this would be done with ultra-violet light. (5) site work. (6) Upgrade the Central Street pump station (7) Sludge thickening tank. Engineering and project administration: (1) construction administration (2) Resident engineer (4) contingent fund - to help take up any increase that might happen between now and when project is done. Richard Walenda - asked why we need all thi6 when IPC stopped putting in all that water into the system. He was told that there were still a lot more that wanted to tie in and even this difference did not allow this. Frank Kierce - How long would job take? Was told they would sign the contract with engineers immediately after the meeting if this is approved. Then from April to September, 1989 would be designing the project. Would go out to bid from September, 1989 to January, 1990. In January 1990 the bids would be opened with construction to start in Anril and comnleted in April of 1991. Pat Love joy asked if the current mains would handle the flow that would be generated and was told that the engineers said they would. Steve Curley questioned just how much would be paid out of taxation and Ned said a little more then 10$ or about $430,000.00. Ned stated that the engineers projected a much higher cost and we (the sewer commissioners and the selectmen) beat them back by quite a bit. Tom Morrison asked if we might get some help from the state or the federal government if we put it off for a year or two. He was told that it dosn't look like there would be anything from the federal government and also very doubtful from the state. John Morrison moved the question. Second by Gordon Dole. Motion defeated by voice vote. Chandler Brown spoke in favor of going to Franklin. Mason Westfall pointed out that when you have your septic tanks pumped out then they could be dumped here rather then having it trucked out John stated that the life expectancy would be twenty years. The moderator stated this must be a ballot vote with a 2/3 majority to carry and that the polls would be open for one hour. Balloting started at 8:45 PM. Total vote 201 - Needed to pass 134 - Yes, 96 No, 105. Article defeated. 9:05 PM Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the purchase of a municipal computer system, and to raise and appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars (850,000.00) for the purchase, which is to be done under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen. Funds to be raised by borrowing on the credit of the Town through the issuance of notes or bonds, under the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 3?(Supp. )), said notes or bonds to be signed by the Selectmen, countersigned by the Treasurer, and sealed with the Town seal, and delegate to the Selectmen the discretion of fixing the date, maturities, denomination, interest or discount rate, the place of payment, the form and 68 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 other details of said notes or bonds and provide the sale thereof, and also to authorize the Selectmen to expend any interest earned from the investment of bond proceeds. All notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be general obligations of the Town. In no event shall the amount to be raised through the issuance of said notes or bonds be greater than the amount appropriated hereunder less the amount of any grants or gifts received by the Town for said purchase. Budget Committee recommeds 336,000.00. Moved by Anthony Plante and Second by Gordon Dole. Tony spoke for article stating the current computor does not do very much to meet our needs. The Town would be paying 536,000.00 and the water and sewer departments would pay 51*+, 000. 00. Amendment #1 I move that Article k be amended to appropriate 550,000 for the computer system, with 536,000 to be raised through general taxation in 1989 and 514,000 to come from water and sewer department revenues. In the event that the water and sewer commissioners decide to purchase their own computer system, the municipal computer system would be limited to a 536,000 expenditure. Moved by Tom Caldwell and Second by Elizabeth Seeler. Tom felt it was better to pay for all of it this year then to bond it because of the large amounts in payments we have coming up in the next few years. Calvin Huckins spoke in favor of a capital reserve fund that would be drawing some interest and would help on the purchases when we do have to make them. Tom responded that the budget committee has been working on a Capital improvement project where we can do a better job of budgeting and purchasing capital improvements. Burt Williams spoke in favor of bonding and having the 2/3 vote to carry. Walter Corbeil asked if the water and sewer department were to get their own system would this jeopize the town getting theirs. Tony responded that it might because we would prefer to get a system that would tie in all the financial aspects of the Town and if not brought together the soft ware might not talk to each other. We would all work together to get a system that would meet the need of all the departments. Amendment #1 - voice vote too close to call. Show of hands called for: Yes, 90 - No, 69. Amendment passed. Article #4 as amended: Lee VonDuyke asked if the new computor would elminate any personnel and was told no but it might eliminate the possibility of having more. Eric Hottenecker asked how much it would cost to train the personnel and was told that that would have to be part of the package. Calvin Huckins spokcin favor of it if it would help the staff do a better job. Tom Belser moved the question and Burt Williams Seconded. Passes by voice vote. Show of hands on Article ifk as amended. Passed by a clear majority. 9:48 PM Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the purchase of an all- wheel drive dump truck, and to raise and appropriate the sum of forty-seven thousand six hundred dollars (f-4?,600.00) for the purchase, which is to be done under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen. Funds to be raised by borrowing on the credit of the Town through the issuance of notes or bonds, under the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA33(Supp.)) , said notes or bonds to be sicned by the Selectmen, countersigned by the Treasurer, and sealed with the Town seal, and delegate to the Selectmen the discretion of fixing the date, maturities, denomination, interest or disco-ant rate, the place of payment, the form and other details of said notes or bonds and provide the sale thereof, and also to authorize the Selectmen to expend any interest earned from the investment of bond proceeds. All notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be general obligations of the Town. In no event shall the amount to be raised through the appropriated hereunder issuance of said notes or bonds be greater than the amount Bristol Annual Report for 1989 69 less the amount of any grants or rifts received by the Town for said purchase. Recommended by the Budget committee. .Moved by Anthony Plante and Second by William Phinney. This vehicle is recommended by Harold Haney, Road Agent. This would be an all wheel drive and dieeel. This would replace the F750 which requires a lot of repairs. Tom Morrison said he was not in favor of this as this could only be used in the winter. Hike Capsalis feels that this is the one thing that the Town definitely needs. Amendment #1 I move to amend article 5 to raise the money in the current tax year rather than borrowing it. Moved by Tom Caldwell and Second by Calvin Huckins. Burt Williams again stated he perf erred the bond issue and the 2/3 vote requirement. Dick Gavalis asked how much it would save to do it in one year and Tom stated about $20,000.00. Wed Gordon stated the Selectmen felt it was better to bond because the town can borrow so much cheaper and would cost an individual more to borrow to pay his taxes. To bond the truck would be 7Cents per thousand on the Tax Rate. Amendment #1 - defeated by voice vote. Article #5 - 188 voted cast. Needed to pass 12*+. Yes, 110 - No, 78. article defeated. 10:17 PM Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a five (5) year lease purchase agreement for the acquisition of a fire truck at a principal cost of not more than one hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars, (S 168, 000. 00). Payments shall be made in equal monthly installments of principal and interest in an amount sufficient to amortize the total price in five (5) years. Each purchase agreement shall contain a provision to allow the Town to cancel on any anniversary date when the Town fails to appropriate the necessary funds for the ensuing year, or equivalent language. Further, to raise and appropriate the sum of thrity-three thousand six hundred dollars (S33.600.00) for this purpose. Recommended by the Budget Committee. Moved by Stephen Curley and Second by John Bianchi. This would be a 25,000 gallon capacity pumper. The larger pumper is needed because of the growth in the outlying areas of the town. John Morrison asked what truck they would get rid of and was told that they would retire the 19^1 GMC, so there would be room in the station for the new vehicle. 1980 was the last time that they bought a new truck. Article 6 passed with a resounding voice vote. 10:25 PM Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to create an Emergency Medical Service Department for the provision of ambulance, rescue and emereency medical services, and to accept ownership interest in any and all property or equipment of Newfound Ambulance Rescue Squad, Inc. Further, to vest the direction and control of said department in the Board of Selectmen and to authorize the Selectmen to take any action required in the establishment of said Department. Further to see if the Town will vote toiaise and appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars (515,000.00) for the purpose of purchasing and installing equipment for the benefit of SMS and Fire dispatch services. Recommended by the Budget Committee. Moved by William Phinney and Second by Glenn Sharp. Bill explained that per town meeting last year we tried to meet the other area towns to see if they would be in favor of working as an association. Not much interest from the other towns, so we decided it would be better for Bristol to take over the ambulance service. It would be much more expensive if a private ambulance service were to come in. How would be sun under the Town as a self-supporting unit and would not cost the town any more then it has before. 70 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 The other towns would sign a long term agreement with Bristol to pay their share for the service the same as now. Two towns have already voted in favor of this. Kelva Day asked aboutdispatch. Bill told her that Lakes Region was willing to do this and the 515,000.00 in the article is to upgrade the radios and put up a tower so that they can do it. Richard Ualenda asked why Bristol Residents had to pay. Glen Shrap said that the fees charged are much less then a private one would charge and that these fees are used to train the personnel and replace equipment. V/alter Corbeil asked how old the ambulances oere, when would they be replaced and would Bristol taxpayers have to buy these new ambulances. Roger Pedersen said that one is a 198l, which will be replaced in May with a brand new 1989 and the other one is 1986. The service as run now has a depreciation fund so that when new equipment is needed all or most of the funds are available without resorting to any further tax dollars. Roger said he hot>es this year to get about $40,000 in fees which should cover the cost of running the service along with what the towns will be putting in which is about 522,000.00. This covers the 562,000 estimated as the cost of running the service this year. Article #7 passed by voice vote. 10:30 PM Article #8 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to hire a Planner and to determine his salary, and to raise and appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars (315,000.00) for same. Recommended by the Budget Committee. Moved Edward Gordon and Second Anthony Plante. The Selectmen have proposed that we obtain the services of a full time planner whose salary would be 520,000 to 525,000 a year. He would work with the planning and zoning boards and co-ordinate with all the other departments that might be involved in getting the necessary permits to do what they want. He would up-date the tax map. He would up-date the planning and zoning laws. He would issue the building permits. He would up-date the property cards. He would help the town plan for future growth. Richard Walenda felt we did not need this. Roger Pedersen supports the idea but felt maybe we should wait a year, mainly because of the space in the current building not available and the expansion that will be taking place this summer will really disrupt everything at the town hall. Glen Sharp spoke in favor saying it would give the planner a chance to get a good hold of the situation before another building boom hits us. John Morrison spoke against and Mason Westfall spoke in favor. Burt Williams moved the question and John Morrison second. Passed by voice vote. Voice vote too close to call - show of hands called for: Yes, 64 - No, 67. A request for a ballot vote by more then seven people. The results of this was: yes, 57 - No, 76. 11:14 PM Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of three hundred dollars (3300.00) as a contribution to Lakes Region Community Services. Not recommended by the Budget Committee. Moved by Anthony Plante and Second by Gordon Dole. A representative came to the Selectmen with this request and it involves maybe two people from town at this time.. Was not recommended by either the Selectmen or the Budget Committee but we agreed to bring it before the voters for your approval or disapproval. Defeated by voice vote. 11:17 PM Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to accept the budget as submitted by the Budpet Committee and to raise and appropriate the sum of S4, 062,849. 00 to be raised bv taxation, inclusive of nrecedinr warrant articles. Bristol Annual Report for 1989 71 I move the Town vote to accept the budget as submitted by the Budget Committee and raise and appropriate the sum of SI, 990, 2^+9. 00 to be raised by taxation as amended. Moved by Elizabeth Seeler and Second by Tom Caldwell. No further discussion and article 10 passed by voice vote. 11:22 PM Burt Williams made the motion to adjourn to 7:30 PM Friday night. So approved. March 17, 1989 7:35 PM Meeting called to order. 7:36 PM Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to reaffirm its decision at town meeting in March, 1983 to authorize sewer plant improvements and raising 39^0,000 for the project through issuance of notes or bonds. Moved by Edward Gordon and Second by William Phinney. This is a continuation of the article voted last year. 'We held off spending this money last year as the crisis situation was released somewhat. How as you did not vote the major project we feel we need to use this money this year to upgrade the plant so we will have the capacity to go for five to seven years before another major up-grade might have to "be done. John MacEachen said that this would give us one clarifier instead of the two. It would up-grade the present building and also up-grade the pumps. It would up-grade the Central Street Station and we would go with the ultra-violet light for disenfecting the waste. Some site work would be done and of course there are the engineering and contingency etc the same as the other plan only a much lesser amount asked for. Ned Gordon also stated that with this project the bond payment would cone out of users fees and not out of general taxation. Richard Walenda still felt that IPC could do more about their process water and help with the problem. Boake Morrison said IPC has been here for a long time and helped the town a lot. They are paying more for their sewer now and it will be going up so they are helping to pay for this new system as well as the rest of us.' Tom Belser said we have to do something so that we can grow. Walter Corbeil stated that if the State comes in, we will have to do what they tell us and not necessarily what we want and it could cost us a lot more. Pat Love joy asked if we were still going to get the 2CHi from the State that we were suppose to get last year. Ned said that it was doubtful that we could get it this year but that they were trying for this as well as the other grant. Dr .Winter wanted to know if the State really does go around and enforce their threats. John MacEachen said that as long as we stay within compliance then they won't bother us. They would prefer to go with the total project but will have to go with us as long as this is what you vote. The EPA will start making the State enforce these orders beginning in 1989. Article 11 passed by voice vote. 8:07 PM Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Planning Board to review and approve or disapprove site plans for the development or change or expansion of use of tracts for non-residential uses or for multi-family dwelling units, which are defined as any structure containing more than two dwelling units, pursuant to RSA 67^: ^3. Further, it shall be the duty of the Town Clerk to file with the Grafton County Registry of Deeds a Certificate of Notice showing that the Planning Board has been so authorized and giving the date of such authorization. Moved by Anthony Plante and Second by Ken Grack. Thi6 is a tool that the planning board can use to help manage the growth of the town. They can review 72 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 a major project much closer with this then without this power. Tom 3elser spoke in favor of this as being very useful for the Planning Board. Richard Walenda was also in favor as long as the Planning Board does not play favorites. Bertha Bailey said she resented being accused of playing favorites and this was a good tool that they could use to do their job. Article 12 passed by voice vote. 8:15 PM Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to deposit fifty persent of the revenues collected pursuant to USA 79-A (the land use change tax) in the conservation fund in accordance with RSA 36-A:5 as authorized by RSA 79-A: 25, II. Submitted by petition. Sam stated this article had been placed in the warrant by the Conservation Commission and that he was a member of that Commission and wished to speak for this article so Calvin Huckins, a former Moderator, was going to fill in for him on this article. Article 13 was moved by Samuel Uorthen and second by Gordon Dole. Sam stated that last year the legislature passed a bill that would allow all or a percentage of the land use change tax to go to the Conservation Fund. This tax is assessed when land is taken out of current use and put to another use. No one knows how much there might be in a given year. Last year it was $10,000 and this year it is projected at 37500. We are asking that one half of this amount be put into the conservation fund to help the Commission to protect the natural resources of the Town. It would be put into a savings account and draw interest through the year and could be used after a public hearing for such things as development rights or easements. Walt Corbeil said when the land goes into current use it reduces their taxes and increases ours and then when they take it out and pay the penalty which helps make up for this a little bit, you want to take half of this and tie up land that again would not pay taxes. I think this hurts a lot of us in the pocketbook. Mason Westfall said you can get some help from the State but you have to have funds to match theirs. He stated that when it comes out of land use we lose wild land and this might be a way to offset this. Roger Pedersen stated that in 19?? there was land valued at 1^9,573 in land use by 71 people. This would be about 5« off the tax rate if this land was not in current use. Dr. Winter spoke in favor and Bill Phinney felt it should be left in the general fund. Richard Walenda moved the question, Second by frank Keirce. Passes by voice vote. The voice vote was too close to call so hand vote called for. This was Yes, k& and No, ?4. Article 13 defeated. 8:56 Pi-: Article Ik To see if the Town will vote to establish public mooring fields adjacent to town owned shore: ront property pursuant to RSA 270:59-72 and to nlace such mooring fields under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Moved by William Fninney and Seconded by Tony Plante. Bill said the article was nut into the warrant to see if the people wanted tc have ? public mooring at the Town Beach. The Selectmen are really not in favor of this. 'We would only be able to have so many mooring and half would have to be for transits. How would we determine who would get them and would the sane people have them each year are just n couole of the questions that would arise from this. Walter Corbeil felt we should rot have all these boats near our swinning area. Boake Morrison moved the question. Second by Burt 'Williams. Passed by voice vote. Article 1^ then defeated bv voice vote. Bristol Annual Report for 1989 73 9:01 PK Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Town's representatives to the General Court to respond to our solid waste crisis by taking all necessary measures to insure the i.'ew Hampshire adopt legislation that will permit consumers to return for refund of deposit within iiew Hampshire all soda, beer, wine cooler and liquor containers and that all unclaimed deposit monies shall be collected by the state and no less that 80".' shall be returned annually to local municipalities for the sole purpose of implementing, expanding and reimbursing community recyclia" projects. Submitted by petition. Moved by iiason Westfall and second by Tom Caldwell. 1'ason stated that to recycle would help to reduce the volume of waste that would go to the land fills etc. Boake Morrison said recycling was not the way to go any more as it costs to much to do this. Roger Pedersen was not in favor of the bottle bill and Glenn Sharp spoke in favor. Richard Walenda moved the question, Seconded Frank Keirce. Passed by voice vote. Voice vote too close to call so show of hand called for. Yes- S4 Ho-33. Article 15 passed. 9:20 PM Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to accept a parcel of l?nd at the intersection of Lake Street and Willow Street, owned by Walter Corbeil, and to authorize the Selectmen to take any action relative thereto. Moved by lied Gordon and Seconded by William Phinney. This is a triangular piece of land used as a right of way for vehicle traffic at the beginning of Willow Street (about 230 square feet). Glen Sharp moved the question and Stephanie Curdie Seconded. Passed by voice vote. Article 16 then passed by voice vote. 9:25PM Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to make improvement to Bear Mountain Road, so called. Submitted by petition. Moved by Ned Gordon and Seconded by Bob iiewcomb. n'ed stated that this is a town road. It was accepted by the Town before the current standards were set so this is a dirt road. The residents are asking for help in getting their road oiled which would costs about $7000.00 The money would come from the current budget and would not be additional to our present budget. Peg Bouvier said the water department dug up the road, took out the gravel, and brought back more sand like material and the road has beer, terrible ever since. She feels the town ruined the road and that they should fix it. There are eleven houses on about one-half mile of road Burt Williams feels that we should maybe put some gravel on it this year and then oil it next year. J. P. Morrison said he felt we should follow the plan that is laid out by the Highway Supervisor. He had stated that he hoped to do some work on it this year and maybe finish it next. Pichard Walenda moved the question and seconded by Burt 'Williams. Passed by voice vote. Article 17 defeated by voice vote. 9:40 PM Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, and expend federal or state grants which may become available during the course of the year, and also to accept and expend money from any other governmental or private source to be used for the purposes for which the Town may legally appropriate monies: provided (1) that such grants and other monies do not require the expenditure of any other Town funds, (2) that a public hearing shall be held by the Selectmen prior to the receipt and expenditure of such grants and monies and, (3) that such items shall be exempt from all provisions of RSA 32 relative to limitation and expenditure of Town mortes, all as provided in RSA 31:95-B\SU?P.). 74 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 Moved by J. ?. Morrison and Seconded by Tony Plante. Passed by voice vote. the will vote to authorize the Selectmen to q : (i4 pm Article 19 To see if Town borrow money in anticipation of Taxes. Moved by Tony Plante and Seconded by Gordon Dole. Passed by voice vote. 9:^5 PM Article 20 To transact any other business which may legally come before this meeting. K'ed stated that the people had just received your inventory forms. He wanted to get a feeling to see if the public would agree if they were to do away with them. This was so moved by Mason '.Jestfall and seconded by Gordon Dole. ;-."ed stated that we could keep up on the improvements by the building nermits and then the Selectmen go around and visibly check on what has been done. Motion passed by voice vote. 9:50 PM Adjoined. 3espectfullv submitted, /' Barbara L. Avery, Town Clerk All new offices have been duly sworn in. All necesaarv bonds have been executed. Bristol Annual Report for 1989 75 u 76 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 10 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 77 o 78 Bristol Annual Report for 1989 w s < 2 z « u CO Q X H Eh < O s s O E- < a J H a, oq E-i (X q m Bristol Annual Report for 1989 79 a •ho cn O v -h to o w a; u s x: c •£3oi w cu w S o o 41 IB (0 H CC 41 ai ai z 4> o c c II >i 41 oCm X W Eh E-i < < cj a , ISO Bristol Annual Report for 1989 OFFICE HOURS Selectmen's Office - 744-3354 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5 p . m Town Clerk/Tax Collector - 744-8478 - Monday & Wednesday through Friday 9 : 00 a.m. 5 )0 p.m. - Tuesday 9 : 00 a.m. 1 )0 p.m. - Thursday Evening 7 : 00 p.m. 9 )0 p.m. Water/Sewer Department Office - 744-8411 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Minot-Sleeper Public Libary - 744-5439 - Monday & Wednesday 00 p.m. 8 : 00 p.m. - Friday 00 p.m. 8 : 00 p.m. Saturday 00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. Bristol Solid Waste Facility Transfer Station Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Burnables Area Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8: 00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. Saturday 8: 00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m. ) Bristol Annual Report for 1989 81 MEETINGS OF TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES BOARD OF SELECTMEN Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Town Offices WATER COMMISSION 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Town Offices SEWER COMMISSION Thursday after 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Town Offices POLICE COMMISSION 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Town Offices FIRE COMMISSION 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Fire Station PLANNING BOARD 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Town Offices, ( for business 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Town Offices, (for hearings) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Town Offices CONSERVATION COMMISSION 1st Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Town Offices LIBRARY TRUSTEES 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Minot-Sleeper Library KELLEY PARK COMMISSION Monthly, contact Leslie Rigoli at 744-9068 for date, 7:00 p.m., Bristol Community Center NOTE: EMERGENCY AMBULANCE 524-1545 AS OF 3/1/90 TOWN OF BRISTOL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS POLICE DEPARTMENT 744-2212 FIRE DEPARTMENT (TO REPORT A FIRE) 524-1545 (ROUTINE BUSINESS) 744-2632 AMBULANCE (FOR EMERGENCIES) 524-1545 (ROUTINE BUSINESS) 744-2848 FOREST FIRE WARDEN (BURNING PERMITS) 744-8414 STATE POLICE, CONCORD 1-800-852-3411 GRAFTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT . 1-800-552-0393 NEWFOUND AREA NURSING ASSOCIATION 744-2733 HERITAGE HOME HEALTH 744-5421 DOCTOR: GARY DIEDERICH (OFFICE) 744-5441 PETER DOANE (OFFICE) 744-5441 WILLIAM WALSH (OFFICE) 744-2241 CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR - ROGER PEDERSEN 744-8596 CONSERVATION OFFICER - WILLIAM PHINNEY 744-8516 HEALTH OFFICER - DR. RAYMOND G. WINTER 744-8571 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT GARAGE 744-2441