Town of Hampton New Hampshire
ANNUAL REPORT For the Year Ending December 31, 2000 1
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Administration Town Manager 926-6766 Assessment of Property Assessing Office 929-5837 Bills & Accounts Accounting 929-5815 Building/Electrical Permits Building Inspector 929-591 Cemeteries High Street Cemetery 926-6659 Certificates of Occupancy Building Inspector 929-591 District Court Clerk of Courts 926-8117 Dog Licenses Town Clerk 926-0406 Elections/Voter Reg. Town Clerk 926-0406 Fire Routine Business Fire Department 926-3316 Health Complaints & Inspections Building Inspector 929-591 Library Lane Memorial Library 926-3368 Motor Vehicle Registrations Town Clerk 926-0406 Police Routine Business Police Department 929-4444 Recreation & Parks Recreation Department 926-3932 Rubbish Collection Public Works 926-3202 Transfer Station Public Works 926-4402 Taxes Tax Collector 926-6769 Welfare Assistance Welfare Office 926-5948 Zoning & Building Codes Building Inspector 926-5826 HOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Town Offices are open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Tax Collector - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, drive-up service available
Town Clerk is open 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday Lane Memorial Library - Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Welfare Office - Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. by appointment
COVER PHOTOGRAPH: "Millennium Dawn" made by James S. Barrington, Town Manager, on the morning of the millennium at Hampton Beach, 1/1/00. Town of Hampton New Hampshire
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INDEX Page Dedication 2 Town Officials 3 Executive Summary Report from the Board of Selectmen 9
Town Manager' s Report 1 Town Meeting Minutes -2000 14 Election Results - Presidential Primary 45 State Primary 46 General Election 47 General Government Assessing Department 48 Building Department 49 Fire Department 50 Police Department 5 Public Works Department 53 Recreation & Parks Department 55 Report of the Library 58 Tax Collector's Report 60 Town Clerk's Report 62 Committee Reports Cemetery Trustees 64 Conservation Commission 65 Heritage Commission 67 Highway Safety Committee 68 Leased Land Real Estate Commission 69 Mosquito Control Commission 70 Planning Board 7 Trustees of the Trust Funds 72 USS HAMPTON Committee 74 General Information New Employees of Town 76 Retirees of Town 78 Town Warrant (Colored Pages) Center Vital Statistics 80 Financial Information Report from the NH Senate 79 Wages of Town Employees 89 Taxable Valuation/Tax Rate 98 Audit/Financial Report 101 DEDICATION
The Town of Hampton's Annual Report for 2000 is dedicated to the memory of the following persons who served in Town government positions - both elective and appointive, as well as in our operational departments. An appreciative community honors their years of public service.
Don Butler- Recreation and Parks Advisory Council
Charles Chisolm - Transfer Station Attendant
James Hamilton - Municipal Budget Committee 11
ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Board of Selectmen
Brian C . Warburton, Chairman 929- 1517 William H. Sullivan, Vice Chairman 926-1497 Virginia B. Bridle 926-7216 James A. Workman 926-7932 Bonnie B. Searle 929-0068
Rockingham County Officials (District 1) Katherin "Kate" Pratt, County Commissioner 926-353 Brentwood Office 679-2256 Edward "Sandy" Buck, County Treasurer 679-9068 James Reams, County Attorney 679-4249
State Representatives (Rockingham District 22) Russell Bridle 926-8694 Sheila Francoeur 926-2554 Jane Kelley 926-2903 Ralph Woekel 929-7033 Pamela Saia 929-4990
State Senator (District 23) Beverly Hollingworth 926-4880
Executive Councilor (District 3) Ruth L. Griffin 436-5272
Governor
Jeanne Shaheen 27 1 -2 1 2 Citizen's Service Number 1-800-852-3456
Congressman (First District of New Hampshire) JohnE. Sununu 1-202-225-5456
United States Senators Bob Smith 1-800-922-2230 Judd Gregg 431-2171
President George W. Bush White House Switchboard 1-202-456-1414 Comments and Opinions 1-202-456-7639 HAMPTON TOWN OFFICERS/2000 Elected Term Expires Moderator Paul Lessard 2002 Selectmen Brian C. Warburton 2001 William H. Sullivan 2002 Virginia B. Bridle 2002 James A. Workman 2003 Bonnie B. Searle 2003
Town Clerk Arleen Andreozzi 2001
Tax Collector Joyce Sheehan 2003
Treasurer Ellen M. Lavin 2002
Trustees of the Trust Funds Robert V. Lessard, Chairman 2001
John J. Kelley, Sr., Bookkeeper 2003 Jane Kelley, Clerk 2002
Supervisors of the Checklist Charlotte K. Preston, Chairman 2004 Judith A. Dubois 2002 Marilyn Henderson 2006
Planning Board Thomas J. Gillick, Chairman 2002 Peter B. Olney, Vice Chairman 2003 Sharleene Hurst, Clerk 2003 Keith R. Lessard 2001 Cliff Pratt 2001 Robert Viviano 2002 James A. Workman, Selectman Member 2001 Alternates: Daniel Trahan 2002 Edward "Sandy" Buck 2001 Craig Salomon 2002 Michael Roy 2003
Municipal Budget Committee James Tierney, Chairman 2001 Richard Hansen 2001 Warren Leavitt 2001 John Callanan 2002 Sharleene Hurst 2002 Suzanne Roy 2002
Lee E. Hurst, III 2003 Frederick C. Rice 2003 Debra Jackson (Resigned) 2003 James Turtle (Resigned) 2003 Lisa Beaudry (Resigned) 2002 Richard Reniere (Appointed) 2001 Michael Plouffe (Appointed) 2001 Sandra Nickerson (Appointed) 2001 Virginia Bridle, Selectman 2001 Irene McCain, School Board 2001 Skip Windemiller, Precinct Member 2001 Library Trustees Mary Lou O'Connor , Chairman 2002 Judy Geller 2001 Barbara Rallis 2003 Lenore Patton 2002 Sara Casassa 2003 Betty Ann Lavalee, Alternate 2001 Lynn Blume, Alternate 2001
Cemetery Trustees Richard Bateman, Chairman 2001 Brian Lacey 2003
Matthew J. Shaw 2002
Zoning Board of Curtis G. McCrady, Chairman 2002 Adjustment Robert "Vic" Lessard, Vice Chairman 2000
Wendell C. Ring, Jr., Clerk 2001 Bruce Nickerson 2000 Richard True 2000 Alternates: Judith Doyle 2000
Charter Commission Robert "Bob" Preston, Chairman Sept. 2001 Armando Andreozzi Victor R. DeMarco Sharleene P. Hurst David Lang
Arthur J. Moody Daniel A. Nersesian Frederick C Rice Mary-Louise Woolsey
APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Conservation Commission Vivianne G. Marcotte, Chairman 2003 Bonnie P. Thimble 2001
Peter Tilton, Jr. 2001 Ellen Goethel 2001 Daniel P. Gangai 2002 Nancy Batchelder 2003 Ralph Fatello 2002 Alternates: Ralph Falk 2001 Fred Palazzolo 2002
Highway Safety Committee Alfred Greenfeld, Chairman 2002 Judith A. Park 2001 Robert R. Ross 2001 Fred Palazzolo 2002 Dean Ellis 2002 Alternates: Jane Cameron 2001 Leased Land Real Estate Glyn P. Eastman, Chairman 2001 Commission Hollis W. Blake 2002 John H. Woodburn 2003
Arthur J. Moody, Clerk 2004 Raymond E. Alie 2002
Mosquito Control Commission John Skumin 2001 Jean McGee 2002 Warren Leavitt 2003
Shade Tree Commission Susan W. Erwin, Chairman 2001 Virginia Raub 2002 Marilyn Wallingford 2003
Recreation Advisory Michael O'Neil, Chairman 2002 Council Catherine Sullivan 2001 Darold Mosher 2003 Debra Jackson 2002
Jill Gosselin 2001 Suzanne Roy 2001 Betty Powell 2002 Jane Cameron 2003 Gerry McConnell 2003 William Sullivan, Sel. Rep. 2001 Chris Singleton, School Board Rep. 2001 Mark Mordecai, HYA Rep. 2001 Alternates: Les Shepard 2002 Sharon Aslin 2002
Cable TV Advisory John W. Donaldson, Chairman 2003 Commitee Brad Jett 2002 Richard W. Bateman 2002 Larry Poliquin 2001 John Nickerson 2002 William Sullivan (Selectmen) 2001 Daniel Kehoe 2003
Growth Management Alfonso "Skip" Webb 2001 Oversight Board Donald Tilbury 2001
Heritage Commission Elizabeth Aykroyd, Chairman 2003 Brian Warburton, Sel. Rep. 2001 Maryanne McAden, Clerk 2001 Stephen Machines 2003 Daniel Nersesian 2002 Bruce Nickerson 2001 Roger Syphers 2001 Ansell Palmer, Alternate 2001 Sharon Mullen, Alternate 2003 Fred Rice, Alternate 2003 Bonnie Thimble, Conservation Comm. Liaison Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk USS HAMPTON Committee Edward "Sandy" Buck, Chairman 2002 Katharin Pratt, Vice Chairman 2002 Theresa McGinnis, Clerk 2002 Richard Reniere, Treasurer 2002 Kenneth W. Malcolm 2002 Katherin C. Pratt 2002 Walter A. Connor 2002 Mark Ryan 2002 Douglas S. Aykroyd 2002 Dyana Lassonde 2002 Daniel Nersesian 2002
Insurance Review Committee John Tortorice 2001 William Hayes 2001 Brian Warburton 2001
APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMISSIONS AND DISTRICTS
Rockingham Planning Peter B.Olney April 1, 2001
Commission Warren T. Bambury April 1, 2001
Clifton J. Pratt April 1, 2001
Seacoast Metropolitan Clifton J. Pratt June 30, 2001 Planning Organization Warren T. Bambury June 30, 2001
American Independence Advisory Jeremiah Lonergan June 30, 2001 Committee Krystina Arrain June 30, 2001
Southeast Regional Virginia Raub May 15, 2002 Refuse Disposal District (SRDD/53B) APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Town Manager James S. Barrington
Administrative Assistant Karen M. Anderson
Director of Accounting Dawna Duhamel
Building Inspector/Health Officer Kevin Schultz Assistant Building Inspector Kenneth Maple Code Enforcement Officer Robert Charrette
Assessor Robert Estey Deputy Assessor Angela Boucher
Chief Of Police William L. Wrenn, Jr.
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Dir. Hank Lipe, Jr. Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Chouinard
Public Works Director John R. Hangen Operations Manager Douglas A. Mellin
Recreation Director Dyana Lassonde Program Coordinator Rene Boudreau Parks Coordinator Darren Patch
Town Counsel SHAINES & McCEACHERN, - John H. McEachern, Esq. SHEEHAN, PHINNEY, BASS & GREEN - Reynold Perry, Negotiator
Village District
Hampton Beach Village District Skip Windemiller, Jr. Commissioners Michael Roy Michael O'Neill REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
As Chairman of your Board of Selectmen, it Chief, and State Marine Patrol to beef up gives me a great deal of pleasure to present enforcement. the report of the Board for the year 2000. In May, we established a Town The year 2000 arrived without any Insurance Committee to review our insurance "Y2K" glitches. Like every other municipality, policies for the Town. With Bill Hayes and John our Town took the necessary steps and Tortorice, this has proven to be a very successful precautions to guard against any failures to our and effective committee. We reviewed proposals computer systems and other vital equipment. It for Property and Liability and agreed to a three was business as usual as we started the new year. year contract with New Hampshire Municipal
In January, at our first deliberative session of Association . Later on in the year, we reviewed Town Meeting, the Board recognized John our Workers Compensation coverage and also Walker for his many years of great service to the opted to go with NHMA. Combined, the Town community, that last nine as Town Moderator. will realize a savings of approximately $180,000 John also served with distinction on many other dollars over three years. Boards in Town as well. Thanks, John!! Later in the month, members of the The Board granted exceptions to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and the imposed sewer moratorium, most notably, the Chairman of the USS Hampton committee Hampton Playhouse Development. traveled to Norfolk, VA for the changing of In February, the Board of Selectmen command ceremony. It was truly a memorable voted to join the Coalition Communities in experience for us and members of our namesake opposition to the statewide property tax that submarine. Also in May, following a March vote resulted in Hampton being a donor community by Precinct residents, the Board met with the and paying monies for education to the State of Precinct Commissioners and the Fire Chief to
New Hampshire. As of this writing, this is still discuss the Precinct removing itself from ongoing, we are hopeful that when the new provision of fire services and the Town assuming legislature convenes in Jan. 2001, that an that responsibility. Those discussions remain equitable and fair solution to this volatile ongoing. situation will come to pass. In March, we welcomed back Bonnie Searle to the Board. Jim Workman was also elected Selectman for the first time, having spent three years on the Planning Board. The townspeople approved many warrant articles, among them, upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and construction of a new police facility in the vicinity of the current building. Because of a pending lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of 3/5 vote, the facility has been In June, an Eagle Scout project was on hold, pending a decision from the N.H
completed , with the addition of a fence at East Supreme Court. The voters also approved six End Schoolhouse Park. We thank Matt Nevins collective bargaining contracts for a period of and others who took part in this community three years. A Charter Commission was endeavor. Our very own Police Chief, Bill established to look at different forms of Wrenn, was named by his peers as President of government for the Town. the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of In April, the Hampton Youth Police for the 2000-2001 year. Association came before Board and updated us In July, the groundbreaking was held on a new irrigation system, new dugouts, and for the Gazebo at Marelli Square. As we speak, various improvements to Tuck Field, in concert the Gazebo is up and was decorated at Christmas with our Parks and Recreation Department. We time. Landscaping and other finishing touches also accepted donation of marshland for will be forthcoming. conversation purposes. The topic of jet ski In August, the Cecil Group was hired as enforcement received much debate, and the consultant for our Beach Master Plan Study. Board worked with the Town Manager, Police This is a very important and critical committee. Members from across the community are new three year contract for the outstanding gathering to discuss the future of Hampton contributions and leadership that he has brought Beach and our Town as a whole. The Board to the Town. We also started to finalize of anxiously awaits their findings. And speaking of contracts for the Highland Avenue project. This planning for the future, the Board authorized the is the main road from 101 into Hampton Beach
hiring of a full time Town Planner. Jennifer and it is important that this project gets Kimball has been an invaluable resource to the completed in a timely manner. Town and the Planning Board. This was a much In December we finished up our needed and important step in acquiring day to Budget process and also discussed upcoming day expertise in planning and land use. warrant articles. The 2001 Budget took a new Fire Chief Hank Lipe and the Fire twist this year. Under new guidelines from the Department started a fundraising campaign for a Budget Committee, the Manager and the thermal imaging camera and was able to raise Department heads were asked to come in with a over $45,000 in a very short period of time due maximum of 3 1/2% increase over last year. The to the generosity of businesses and residents. Department heads did just that, and this new In September, we were named by process of having discussions up front before the FEMA a Project Impact Community, which budget process seems to have been successful.
could open the door for great opportunities for Finally, through it all, the Board the Town. There was also lots of discussion continued to make informed decisions on items regarding the placement of new bathrooms on before us week after week. At all times, we put the beach and a well-attended public hearing the best interests of our citizens in mind when took place. The State decided to relocate them on making our decisions. We continued the good to the sands at Hampton Beach across the way news segment at the beginning of every from where they are now. meeting. Throughout the year, we welcomed More great news: Reconstruction of you, the townspeople, to watch our meetings, to
Route 1 started and continued until Dec. 1. The take part in this process. We asked you to State and contractor, Severino Construction will engage in debate on the issues, to try to
resume in the spring. It is going to look real nice understand what our Town is all about. Above
when it is done!!! all, our Board seeks to be the educator. The Charter Commission released their Television and the print media afford us the
proposal for Hampton to change to Town opportunity to be a well informed community. It Manager/Town Council from of government takes all of us working together as a team to with nine member council. This will be voted on make a town work.
in March 2001. I want to thank my colleagues, our We also welcomed thousands of people Town Manager, our administrative assistant, our to the 11* Annual Seafood Festival. This proved department heads, all our beloved town to be the most successful ever. Led by Chamber employees, and the citizens of Hampton for the President Doc Noel, Event General Chairman honor of serving you as your Chairman this past
Jerry Dignam, and hundreds of volunteers, the year. I love public service, and I love our town
Festival offered something for everyone, from and its people. I leave you with a saying from a entertainment, to great food, to all kinds of great American, Thomas Jefferson:
crafts. This year for the first time the Chamber worked with the Rotary to accept a Hampton "The force of public opinion cannot be resisted nominal donation from festival goers to help when permitted freely to be expressed. Whenever defray the enormous cost of putting on such a the people are well informed, they can be trusted large event. Senior Appreciation Days followed with their own Government." the next week and fun was had by all as well. In October, Selectman Ginny Bridle and others put on the third annual Founders Day Regards, Picnic and lots of fun was had by people of all ages. In November, Town Manager James Brian C. Warburton, Chairman Barrington celebrated his 4 anniversary with the Board of Selectmen 2000-2001 Town. The Board of Selectmen awarded him a
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Front Row: Virginia B. Bridle, Brian C. Warburton, Chairman, William H. Sullivan, Vice Chairman; Back Row: Bonnie B. Searle, James A. Workman
11 Town Manager's Report
The year 2000 (Y2K) was anticipated with The winter of 1999 - 2000 didn't bring eagerness and trepidation. The New Year snow until January. It was another mild winter was greeted with celebrations, fireworks, followed by a summer that was wet and cool. and relief that immunizations against the Y2K Many folks were left wondering if summer bug had been largely successful. Extra police, would actually come in 2000. The hottest fire, and public works personnel awaited the weather didn't arrive until the fall foliage season. coming of midnight and (thankfully) went home The long-awaited Route 1 without significant incident. reconstruction project finally began. While there
The voters at the 2000 Town Meeting are temporary disruptions in traffic, we all look were in a giving mood - voting YES on almost forward to tremendous improvements by the end all of the money articles presented. The six union of 2001. The schedule calls for continued work contracts were funded and most health agency in the spring with finishing work being requests were approved as separate articles. Two completed in the fall of 2001. In the meantime, large capital improvement projects were Route 101 was finally opened all the way into approved. The upgrades to the waste water Hampton. treatment plant passed by a greater than 2/3 The 2000 Town Meeting approved a margin and were underway by the end of the Selectmen sponsored warrant article that summer. The new police station passed by 62% transferred the Building Inspector from the and became stymied in a lawsuit challenging the Board of Selectmen to the Town Manager. Kevin constitutionality of the law requiring a 60% Schultz was hired to fill the vacant position. The margin for approval of bonded articles. Action building department worked hard all summer on awaits a decision by the New Hampshire the certificate of occupancy program. Supreme Court - itself stymied in allegations of In the spring, the Town was notified judicial misconduct and impeachment of the that there would not be an extension of the
Chief Justice. As the report is being prepared, the Circuit Rider contract with Rockingham Court has heard the case, but there has been no Planning Commission. After discussion, the ruling. Board of Selectmen approved the hiring of a In May, Chairman Warburton, Vice- Town Planner. Jennifer Kimball became Chairman Sullivan, Selectman Workman, Hampton's first Town Planner and immediately
Committee Chairman Sandy Buck, and I went to went to work on a variety of projects. There was Virginia to take part in the USS Hampton a flood mitigation grant proposal that had begun
Change of Command ceremony that saw John and that is expected to appear on the 2001
Lovering replace Mike Matthis. We later had a Warrant. Jennifer is also involved in the quick visit from Commander Lovering and about Community Rating System (CRS) that can help 25 members of the crew while the Hampton was reduce flood insurance premiums for everyone in briefly staying in Connecticut. town with NFIP flood insurance. The FEMA
Project Impact program is another initiative that
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has as its goal the creating of disaster resistant New Hampshire brought upsets and tight races - communities. All of these projects are in addition a preview of the fall general election. The to her regular duties including site plan review Olympics brought fame to New Hampshire and staff support for the Planning Board. through gold medals for Jenny Thompson of
The Hampton Beach Master Plan that is Dover. Then there was the Presidential election jointly funded by the Town, DRED, and a that wouldn't end. It was one of those elections
Coastal grant is another project that attracted the for the history books. It virtually ended twice on Town Planner's work immediately. With a large election night and then didn't end for over a
committee of citizens and a consulting firm month. In the end, it brought questions about working together on the plan, this new planning some of our longest held institutions but a initiative promises to offer exciting alternatives demonstration of the strength of our system of for a vision of what Hampton Beach can become election that transfers power without violence in
over the next 50 years. Citizens should stay a world that seems to draw its life from death in
attuned to the activities of the development of its political systems.
the plan during 200 1 With all the publicity about the
A third new position created in 2000 is beginning of the new millennium, it is truly
the Parks Coordinator position in the Recreation January 1, 2001, that will usher in that historic
and Parks Department. Darren Patch was hired to end and beginning. Being an optimist, I look
fill this role. His efforts thus far were most forward to the new challenges and the new
evident in the maintenance of the Town's public opportunities. Being a realist, I know that we lands, but the spring should showcase his efforts have much work to do. Thank you to the to begin a planting program to bring colorful Selectmen who have worked to make Hampton a blossoms to town. better place. Thank you to the department heads With all the new faces, there were also and employees who have brought forth
many "old" and familiar faces that left. John exceptional efforts to provide quality services to Walker retired as Moderator. The Fire our citizens. Thank you to the citizens who have Department saw the retirement of Captain Jack been creative and supportive, and who have Goodwin; and Sergeant Bob Towler and never given up on the dream of Life in Communications Specialist Carolyn Petit retired Hampton - A Secret Worth Sharing! from the Police Department. While the reconstruction of Highland Respectfully submitted, Avenue has been a topic of work for at least the last four years, the contract was finally signed James S. Barrington, with work scheduled to begin in the spring of Town Manager 2001. This project grew into a multi-disciplinary effort involving paving, sidewalks, storm sewer,
sanitary sewer, curb & gutter, and salt marsh There is an appointed time for restoration with catch basins designed to catch everything. And there is a time for and remove oils and contaminates from the every event under heaven -
runoff water before it enters the tidal marsh. Ecclesiastes 3:1 The 2000 Town Meeting also approved the creation of a Charter Commission and elected
its nine members. During the year the Charter Commission worked to develop a proposal for the voters to review and act upon at the 2001 Town Meeting. Of course, the year 2000 will be remembered for many things. People around the world stayed up late watching the midnight celebrations around the globe. The sun dawned on each time zone and brought new celebrations and new hopes. The Presidential primaries in
13 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2000 RESULTS OF BALLOTING MARCH 14, 2000
Moderator John Walker opened the February 5, 2000 Deliberative Session of the Annual Town Meeting at 8:41 AM in the Winnacunnet Community Auditorium. Selectman Frederick C. Rice led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Rev. Stonie delivered the invocation. Present at the meeting and introduced by the moderator were: John Hangen, Director of Public Works; William Wrenn, Chief of Police; Henry Lipe, Fire Chief; James Barrington, Town Manager; Brian Warburton, Vice-Chairman, Board of Selectmen; Frederick Rice, Chairman, Board of Selectmen; John McEachem, Town Counsel; Bonnie Searle, Selectman, Virginia Bridle, Selectman; James Tierney, Chairman, Municipal Budget Committee, Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk; Dawna Duhamel, Director of Accounting; Karen Anderson, Administrative Assistant; and Dyana Lassonde, Director of Parks and Recreation. Selectman William Sullivan was absent due to illness. Moderator Walker explained the rules by which the meeting would be conducted. John
Donaldson moved to suspend reading of the warrant in its entirety. Seconded by Michael Plouffe. So Voted. James Barrington and Brian Warburton interrupted the proceedings to present John Walker with a plaque honoring him for his 21 years of service to the town. He received congratulatory wishes from the selectmen and a standing ovation from the assembly. Mr. Arthur Moody asked to be allowed to address the planning board articles. Moderator Walker granted this. Mr. Moody stated of these five zoning articles, three of the four contain definitions that are not mentioned in the zoning article book. He said, although the sign ordinance had been suspended by the selectmen and reviewed by the planning board only a small percentage of changes were made. He felt it is still very oppressive and town meeting would be considering this ordinance again in the future.
Mr. Kevin Lonergan echoed those statements adding that it was very convoluted with many contradictions. He indicated that for the first time banners would be allowed in residential areas.
Moderator Walker stated that all articles would be on the ballot as written or as amended.
Once they are discussed no additional action is necessary. They are automatically on the ballot. He would honor requests to prohibit further action on the article.
(Articles 1,3,4,5,6, and 7 were not discussed individually on February 5, 2000 but for constancy the articles are reported here in numerical order)
On March 14, 2000 Moderator Walker declared the polls open at 7:00 AM to close at 8:00 PM. Number of voters at polls 3280. Absentee ballots cast 652. Total number of votes cast 3280.
ARTICLE 1 To choose by non-partisan ballot: One Moderator for Two Years; Two Selectmen for Three Years; One Tax Collector for Three Years; One Supervisor of the Checklist for Six Years; One Trustee of the Trust Funds for Three Years; Two Library Trustees for Three Years; One Library Trustee for One Year; Two Planning Board Members for Three Years; One Cemetery Trustee for Three Years; Four Municipal Budget Committee Members for Three Years; One Municipal Budget Committee member for Two Years; One Municipal Budget Committee Member for One Year; Two Zoning Board of Adjustment Members for Three Years; One Zoning Board of Adjustment Member for Two Years. Nine Charter Commission members for Eighteen Months.
MODERATOR TAX COLLECTOR Paul F. Lessard 2909* Marie E. Mahoney 773 Joyce Sheehan 2626*
14 SELECTMAN John "Jack" Lessard 805 TRUSTEE of the TRUST FUNDS
Daniel A. Nersesian 501 John J. Kelley 2863* Sandra L. Nickerson 746 Michael T. Plouffe 914 LIBRARY TRUSTEE For (3) Years Bonnie B. Searle 1206* Sara M. Casassa 2599*
James "Jim" W. Tierney, Jr. 755 Jeremiah Lonergan 1415 Alan "Woody" Wood 144 Barbara Rallis 1708* James Workman 1953*
SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST LIBRARY TRUSTEE for One Year Marilyn S. Henderson 2872* Judith Geller 1742* Lenore Patton 1511 PLANNING BOARD Sharleene P. Hurst 2047* CEMETERY TRUSTEE Peter B. Olney 2318* Brian A. Lacey 2817* Michael Roy (write-in) 314 Al Jackson (write-in) 26
MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE CHARTER COMMISSION For Three Years For Eighteen Months (to serve only
Lee E. Hurst III 2101* in the event Article 59 passes) Deborah N. Jackson 2374* * Frederick C. Rice 2024* Armando S . Andreozzi 1 1 7 1 James A. Turtle 2366* Edward R. Buck 1014
Patrick J. Collins 820 MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE For Two Years Victor R. DeMarco 1120* Richard Hansen 1814* Gerald M. Dignam 1051 Richard E. Reniere 880 Sharleene P. Hurst 1248*
John J. Kavanagh 648
MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE For One Year David Lang 1 197* Victor R. DeMarco 2365* Kenneth "Ken" Malcolm 942 Francis P. McMahon 514
Arthur J. Moody 1098* ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT For Three Years Daniel A. Nersesian 1079*
Robert V. "Vic" Lessard 2043* Ashton J. Norton 876
Bruce I. Nickerson 1977* Colleenann Prescott 892 Pamela Saia 1608 Robert "Bob" Preston 2093* Richard E. Reniere 534 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT For Two Years Frederick C. Rice 1224*
Arthur J. Moody 1300 Pamela Saia 938 Richard True 2000* Craig N. Salomon 1031 Robert Searle 898 * denotes winner Mary-Louise Woolsey 1369*
15 ARTICLE 2 Shall we adopt an exemption for the disabled? The exemption based on assessed value, for qualified taxpayers shall be $25,000. To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years and own and occupy the real estate individually or jointly, or if the real estate is owned by a spouse, they must have been married for at least five years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a net income of not more than $21,000 or, if married, a combined net income of not more than $30,000; and own assets not in excess of $50,000 excluding the value of the person's residence. Moved by Virginia Bridle Seconded by James Tiemey No discussion was heard and Mr. Walker stated that this would be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 2 passed Yes 2348 No 945
ARTICLE 3
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to amend Article I, Section 1.6, " Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: Fence : An artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas." Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 3 passed Yes 2210 No 920
ARTICLE 4
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 to amend Article I, Section 1.6, " Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: Motor Home : A motor home built on a truck or bus chassis and designed to serve as self-contained living quarters for recreational travel." Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 4 passed Yes 2494 No 1023
ARTICLE 5
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 to amend Article I, Section 1.6, " Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: Tent : A portable shelter, as of canvas, stretched over a supporting framework of poles with ropes and pegs. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 5 passed Yes 2531 No 960
ARTICLE 6
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 to amend Article I, Section 1.6, " Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: Trailer : A structure standing on wheels, towed or hauled by another vehicle, and used for short-term human occupancy, carrying of materials, goods, or objects, or as a temporary office." Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 6 passed Yes 2470 No 1066
16 ARTICLE 7 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board to replace in its entirety Article V, Signs, with Section 5.1 Purpose, Section 5.2 Definitions, Section 5.3, Size, Design Construction and Maintenance, Section 5.4 Permitted, Prohibited and Non-Conforming Signs, and Section 5.5 Sign Permits and Fees. ARTICLE V - SIGNS 5.1 PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the Town while maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic environment and the Town's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign ordinances. 5.2 Definitions: These definitions apply only to this article. Animated sign: Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create a special effect or scene.
Banner: Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or a building at one or more edges. National flags, state or municipal flags, or the official flag of any institution or business shall not be considered banners. Beacon: Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move. Building Sign: Any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to a freestanding sign.
Canopy Sign: Any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a canopy. Changeable Copy Sign: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. A sign on which the message changes more than eight times per day shall be considered an animated sign and not a changeable copy sign. Commercial message: Any sign, wording, logo, or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity. Directory sign: Any sign containing the name of a commercial building, commercial complex or industrial development that contains the names of the businesses located in those buildings, complexes, or developments. Advertisements for lease, rent or purchase shall not be allowed on directory signs. Flag: Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols, used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision or other entity. Freestanding sign: Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure. Incidental sign: A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use of the lot on which it is located, such as "no parking", "entrance", "towing zone", "loading zone", and other similar directives. Marquee: Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond the wall of a building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
Marquee sign: Any sign attached to, in any manner, or made a part of a marquee. Non-conforming sign: Any sign that does not conform to the requirements of this ordinance. Pennant: Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind. Political sign: Any sign or poster advertising a person's or political party's intent to run for any free election. Portable sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs converted to "A" or "T" frames; menu and sandwich board signs; balloons used as signs; and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and
- . 17 visible from the public right-of-way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operations of the business.
Projecting sign: Any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than six inches beyond the surface of such building or wall. Real Estate sign: Any sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of any property, having the name, address and telephone number of any legal Real Estate Office. Residential sign: Any sign located in a district zoned for residential uses that contains no commercial message except advertising for goods or services, legally offered on the premises where the sign is located, if the offering of such goods and services conforms with all requirements of the zoning ordinance. Roof sign: Any sign erected and constructed wholly on or over the roof of a building, supported by the roof structure, and extending vertically. Roof sign, integral: Any sign erected or constructed as an integral or essentially integral part of a normal roof structure of any design, such that no part of the sign extends vertically above the highest portion of the roof and such that no part of the sign is separated from the rest of the roof by a space of more than 6 inches. Sign: Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public.
Suspended sign: A sign that is suspended from the underside of a horizontal plane surface and is supported by such surface.
Temporary sign: Any sign that is used only temporarily and is not permanently mounted. Wall sign: Any sign attached parallel to, but within six inches of, a wall, painted on a wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits of an outside wall of structure, which is supported by such wall, and which displays only one sign surface. Window sign: Any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window.
5.3 Size, Design, Construction and Maintenance
5.3.1 The area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against
which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or
wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly
incidental to the display itself (see Table II). 5.3.2 The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point. 5.3.3 All signs shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the following standards: a) All signs shall comply with the latest approved version of the BOCA Building Code and the National Electric Code and shall be maintained in good structural condition, in
compliance with all building and electrical codes, and in conformance with this
ordinance at all times. b) Except for flags, temporary signs, and window signs conforming in all respects with the
requirements of this ordinance, all signs shall be constructed of permanent materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame or structure.
5.4 Prohibited, Permitted and Non-Conforming Signs
18 5.4.1 The following signs are expressly prohibited in all zones. a) Animated signs. b) Beacons. c) Portable signs. d) Signs which imitate, and may be confused with, an official traffic control sign or signal, or an emergency or road equipment vehicle. e) Signs which bear or contain statements, words or pictures of obscene, pornographic or
immoral character or which contain advertising matter which is untruthful, or as otherwise prohibited by State law.
f) Off premises signs except for directory or political signs. g) No advertisement shall be affixed, attached, or displayed upon any object of nature, utility pole telephone booth, or highway sign per RSA 236:75.
5.4.2 Permitted signs for all zones are indicated in Table I with the following restrictions: a) Freestanding signs
1) Where a zoning lot fronts on more than one public street, the provisions of this ordinance shall apply to each frontage.
2) Where more than one freestanding sign is permitted the minimum distance between the signs shall be 300 feet. 3) The maximum portion of a freestanding sign dedicated to changeable copy is 20 percent. b) Roof signs
1) All roof signs must be set back a distance of at least 4 feet from all the outside walls of the building on or over which they are located. c) Projecting signs
1) The projecting sign may exist instead of, but not in addition to, a freestanding sign. d) Directory signs
1) The development identification shall be at the top and shall have a maximum display area of 8 square feet. 2) The sign shall be freestanding and shall not exceed 12 feet in overall height. e) Banners
1) Banners in the residential zones are limited to thirty days.
f) Flags
1) Flags shall not exceed 3 per lot and 50 square feet per flag.
s.) Window Signs 1) Window signs shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total window area of the business which they advertise. 5.4.3 Non-conforming signs are signs that were legally in place and not in violation of any
previous sign ordinance prior to the enactment of this ordinance and shall immediately lose its legal non-confonrhng status when:
a) The sign is altered in any way such that its effect is more intensive and/or obtrusive.
b) The sign is relocated. c) The sign has not been repaired or properly maintained within 30 days after written notice to that effect has been given by a Building Official.
5.5 Sign Permits and Fees 5.5.1 Applications: All applications for sign permits of any kind shall be submitted to the Building Inspector on an application form. 5.5.2 Drawings: All applications for new signs or modified signs shall be accompanied by a detailed drawing to show the dimensions, design, structure, color, and location of each particular sign. One application and permit may include multiple signs on the same lot.
19 5.5.3 Fees: Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the applicable fees per
Table III. 5.5.4 Action: Upon receipt of a complete application, the Building Department shall, within seven working days, either: a) Issue the sign permit; or
b) Reject the sign permit if the sign(s) that is the subject of the application fails in any way to conform with the requirements of this ordinance. In case of a rejection, the Building Inspector shall specify in the rejection the section or sections of the ordinance with which
the sign(s) is inconsistent. c) Any rejected permit can be resubmitted after being made to comply with the appropriate section(s) or the applicant can seek relief with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 5.5.5 Inspection: The Building Inspector shall schedule an inspection of the lot for which each permit for a new sign or for modification of an existing sign at such time as the owner has installed or
modified the sign. If the construction is complete and in full compliance with this ordinance and
the building and electrical codes, the Building Inspector shall approve the sign. If the sign is found to be not in compliance with this ordinance or the building or electrical codes, the Building Inspector shall give the owner or applicant notice of the deficiencies and shall allow an additional 10 days for the deficiencies to be corrected. If the deficiencies are not corrected within the 10 day period, the sign permit shall become void. 5.5.6 Temporary Sign Permits: Temporary signs shall be allowed only upon the issuance of a Temporary Sign Permit, subject to the following: a) A temporary sign permit shall allow the use of a temporary sign for a specified 30-day period. b) Only two temporary sign permits shall be issued to any one lot in any calendar year. c) A temporary sign shall be allowed only in accordance with Table I of this ordinance. 5.5.7 Political Signs: Political signs are allowed in all zones subject to the following: a) Political signs shall not be erected sooner than 15 days prior to the election for which they pertain. b) All signs shall be removed within 24 hours following the election.
ARTICLE V TABLE 1 PERMITTED SIGNS PER ZONE
RAA RA RB RCS B BS 1 G Animated Sign X X X X X X X X Banner P P P p P p p P Beacon X X X X X X X X Building Sign X X X X P p p p Canopy Sign X X X X P p p p Changeable Copy X X X X P p p p Sign Commercial Sign X X X X p p p p Directory Sign ZBA ZBA ZBA ZBA p p p p Flag P P P P p p p p Freestanding Sign X X X X p p p p Incidental Sign P P P P p p p p Marquee Sign X X X X p p p p Pennant X X X X p p p p
Political Sign p p P P p p p p Portable Sign X X X X X X X X
20 Projecting Sign X X X X F 1 P P P
Real Estate Sign P P P P F 1 P P P
Residential Sign ZBA ; ZBA ZBA ZBA >; x X X Roof Sign X X X X PB PB PB PB Roof Sign, Integral X X X X PB PB PB PB
Suspended Sign X X X X F1 p P P
Temporary Sign B B B B F » p P P
Wall Sign X X X X F1 p P P
Window Sign B B B B Et B B B
B - Permitted by the Building Department P - Permitted
PB- Permitted with Planning ; Board Approval X- Not Permitted ZBA- Permitted with special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment
ARTICLE V - fABLE II - SIZE CHART (In Square Feet)
RAA RA RB 1 RCS B BS 1 G Animated Sign Banner 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Beacon Building Sign - - - - 50 50 50 50 Canopy Sign - - - - 32 32 32 32 Changeable Copy Sign - - - 32 32 32 32 Commercial Sign - - - - 32 32 32 32 Directory Sign 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 Flag 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Freestanding Sign - - - - 50 50 50 50 Incidental Sign 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Marquee Sign - - - - 32 32 32 32 Pennant - - - - 4 4 4 4 Political Sign or Postei 6 6 6 6 50 50 50 50 Portable Sign Projecting Sign - - - - 32 32 32 32 Real Estate Sign 6 6 6 6 32 32 32 32 Residential Sign 6 6 6 6 - - - - Roof Sign - - - - 32 32 32 32 Roof Sign, Integral - - - - 64 64 64 64 Suspended Sign - - - 32 32 32 32 Temporary Sign 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Wall Sign - - - 50 50 50 50 Window Sign % % % % % % % % % - fifty % (50%) of the window area
ARTICLE V - TABLE HI - Sign Fees All incidental signs, Pennants, Political Signs, Real Estate Signs: No Fee All other signs: Initial application & inspection $25.00 Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 7 passed Yes 2149 No 1196
21 ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed
$4,999,000 for the construction of a Police Facility on public property at Brown Avenue and all related activities necessary for said construction. Necessary funds to be raised through the issuance of bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $4,999,000 under and in compliance with provisions of the Municipal Finance Act pursuant to RSA Chapter 33, Municipal Finance Act, as amended; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to effect the issuance, negotiations, sale, and delivery of such bonds or notes as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Hampton. (3/5 vote required) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Brian Warburton Seconded by Fred Rice
Chief Wrenn spoke on the article and discussed the formation of a seventeen-member citizens committee to review questions raised about the new station. He listed problems raised by the committee and how the solutions came about. He enumerated on the deplorable conditions in the current police station, and the need for a proper facility. Bonnie Searle amended the article by adding to the end of the article "Any income derived from temporary investments of bond proceeds shall be returned to the General Fund." Seconded by Virginia Bridle. The Searle amendment passed.
Moderator Walker stated that Article 8 would go on the ballot as amended. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 8 passed with a 61% vote Yes 2280 No 1436
ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,750,000 for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications, permit applications, land acquisitions, and/or easements and for the construction of sewerage facilities recommended in the Town's 201 Facilities Planning Study for additions and improvements at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, requirements which are contained in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), and will qualify the Town for Federal and State funds, such sum to be raised by the issuance of Serial Bonds and Notes not to exceed $4,750,000 under and in compliance with provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (NH RSA 33:1 et seq. as amended) and to authorize the Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes to determine the rate of interest thereon, and to take such actions as may be necessary to effect the issuance, negotiations, sale and delivery of such bonds or notes as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Hampton; additionally to participate in the State Revolving Fund (SRF) RSA 486:14 established for this purpose, and to allow the Selectmen to expend such monies as become available from the Federal and State governments and pass any vote relating thereto. Any income derived from temporary investment of the bond proceeds shall be returned to the General Fund. (3/5 vote required) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by Brian Warburton
Selectman Rice spoke on the article stating is not a discretionary article and cannot be put off for another year. He noted that the maintenance costs continue to rise, as do the tax rates and urged the passage of this article.
22 A motion to allow non-residents to speak was made by James Tierney and seconded by Virginia Bridle. The motion carried. William Brown, Wright-Pierce Engineers, Inc. gave an overview of the need to upgrade the treatment plant. He stated that the regulatory requirements and safety issues have changed. The plant is less reliable and efficient, thus costing additional money to keep it operational. John Hangen listed the improvements made to the plant over the years explaining that the facility has aged and at the same the requirements have increased due to growth over the past years. Timothy Berry questioned how this would impact the tax rate. The town manager explained this involves the State Revolving Fund and also includes Federal and State funds when available.
Given these factors the tax rate is expected to be about .36 per thousand. James Tierney moved to amend the article by adding to the end "Additionally the sewer moratorium will remain in effect until the phase one additions and improvements to the Waste Water
Treatment plant are completed." Seconded by Kevin Lonergan. The intent is if the moratorium is lifted in March, we will still not have the capacity in the sewer treatment plant and could face fines. Discussion arose regarding the possibility of lifting the moratorium at the end of the summer even if phase one was not complete. The engineer explained that the additional 20% capacity would be reached before phase one is finished. David Lang rose to question the effect of the amendment. It was explained that there might be legal questions when reviewed by bond counsel and would delay lifting the moratorium. Mr. Tierney offered to re-word his amendment to this effect "Additionally, the sewer moratorium will remain in effect until an approximate 20% increase to the capacity of the Waste
Water Treatment plant is completed". The second concurred. The Tierney Amendment passed.
It was move and seconded to end further discussion on the article. The motion passed by the required number of votes. Article 9 will go on the ballot as amended. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 9 passed with a 74% vote Yes 2712 No 981
ARTICLE 10 Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles, the amount set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $16,531,844.00? Should this article be defeated, the operating budget shall be $15,628,132.63, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town Meeting or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only."
*NOTE: Warrant Article #10 (Operating Budget Article) does not include special warrant articles 8,
9, 13, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57; and individual warrant articles 11,12, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 ,and 30. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by James Tierney Seconded by Virginia Bridle
Mr. Tierney explained how the budget committee reached the amount put forth in this article. Kevin Lonergan moved to reduce the total amount by reducing line 4130.1.130 Selectmen's Salary by
$ 17,500. This would bring the total amount of the operating budget to $ 1 6,5 14,344. Seconded by Jane Cameron. The amendment failed. David Lang moved to end discussion on Article 10. Seconded by Kevin Lonergan. The motion passed and the article will go on the ballot as written.
Mr. Moody moved to restrict reconsideration on Article 10.
23 Seconded by Mr. Tiemey. The motion passed. It was moved by Mr. Warburton, with a second by
Mrs. Searle to restrict reconsideration on Articles 2, 8, and 9. That motion passed. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 10 passed Yes 1911 No 1703
ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $360,000 for the construction of athletic fields, including lighting for said fields, and restroom and concession facilities at the Campbell property purchased by the Town of Hampton in 1 996 for the purposes of recreation and conservation, and all related activities necessary for the design and construction of said athletic fields and facilities. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Not recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by Brian Warburton
Mr. Rice spoke on the necessity for using the space at the James property and thus relieving Tuck Field which is becoming overused. Dyana Lassonde, Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the fields are constantly in use from 7AM to 8PM. She explained the complex and the proposed location of the various fields.
Mr. William Bowley voiced his concern regarding the sewer, drainage and water available in that area and offered the following amendment. "Not to be built until such time as municipal sewer and water is available to this site". Seconded by Timothy Berry. The amendment failed on a hand count with 19 yes votes and 34 no votes. Article 1 1 to go on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000
Article 1 1 failed Yes 1365 No 2319
At 12:46 Moderator Walker declared that the assembly would take a 30-minute lunch break. The meeting reconvened at 1:21PM.
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $350,000 for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hampton Fire Department and all related activities necessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation of said fire truck. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Brian Warburton Seconded by Fred Rice
Fire Chief Henry Lipe spoke on vehicle needs showing Engine One having over 90,000 miles. He stated the new truck would be a replacement vehicle to allow Engine One to be moved to reserve status. Selectman Rice moved to end discussion. Seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed and Article 1 2 will go on the ballot as written. A motion to restrict reconsideration on Article 12 was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Virginia Bridle. The motion passed. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 12 passed Yes 2478 No 1195
24 ARTICLE 13 Shall the Town raise and appropriate $350,000 to contribute to the Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund established by Article 16 of the 1998 Town Meeting pursuant to the provisions ofRSA35:l? Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by Brian Warburton
Mr. Rice spoke on the necessity of maintaining the fund to reduce the need for raising a large amount of money in any one year. When all discussion had ended Mr. Walker declared that Article 13 would be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 13 passed Yes 2240 No 1333
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of $80,000 to demolish the existing dilapidated structures at Tuck Field and construct new recreation facilities at Tuck Field? Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Brian Warburton Seconded by Fred Rice
Brian Warburton spoke on the need to replace facilities at Tuck Field. Ms. Dyana Lassonde presented slides showing the condition of the buildings currently being used at Tuck Field. No other questions were forthcoming and Moderator Walker stated that article 14 would go on the ballot as written. A motion to restrict reconsideration on this article was made by Mr. Rice and seconded by Mr. Warburton. The motion passed. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 14 passed Yes 2073 No 1577
ARTICLE 15 Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from Hampton ambulance and EMS calls to expenditures for the purpose of providing ambulance and emergency medical services? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the Hampton Emergency Medical Services Fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. Brian Warburton moved to discuss articles 15 through 20 together because they are all creating special funds. The moderator explained these articles are setting up a special revenue fund. They are allowing the governing body to retain income from services to be expended for purposes stated in
that particular fund. He asked is there was any opposition from the assembly to discuss all the articles together. On a suggestion from Mr. Moody, Moderator Walker stated that he would review the first article and then ask if there was any opposition to discussing the remainder of the articles together.
25 Mr. Barrington explained that Article 1 5 is creating a special revenue fund for the Hampton
Emergency Medical Services and Article 16 is appropriating money to that fund from ambulance services and to authorize the expenditure for the same. He further explained the ambulance service requires money to be in the budget to be drawn on as ambulance calls are made. The money for the service is paid back to the Town, but goes into the General Fund. Therefore, if, a large amount of calls depletes the ambulance budget that money must come from other budgeted items. The passage of this article would make the service self supporting. Mr. Walker asked if there were any questions. Mr. Moody suggested was an attempt to circumvent the Municipal Budget Act and asked why there was no recommendation form the Budget Committee. Mr. Barrington answered this was to appropriate only and did not impact the tax rate. Mr. Tierney stated the article would allow the Town to spend the money. The money will come from people using the ambulance service or in the case of the other articles from the stated uses of the fund. Mr. Moody said the Municipal Budget law requires recommendation by the Budget
Committee of any appropriation of public funds. He asked for as a Point of Order whether the fund is legal, as there can be special revenue accounts only for certain items.
Mr. McEachern stated it would depend on how you define the activity. Is it emergency service or does it fall within the daily activity of the department. He said that he felt that the article is being properly put before the voters. Mr. Moody questioned what items the $350,000 would pay for. Mr. Barrington offered additional explanations on both articles number 15 and 16. A motion to end discussion on Article 15 and 16 was made by Mr. Rice and seconded by Mrs. Bridle. The motion passed. Moderator Walker that Article 15 and 16 would be on the ballot as written Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 15 passed Yes 2463 No 1060
ARTICLE 16 If the voters of the Town of Hampton approve Article 15, shall the town appropriate only the sum of $350,000 from revenues generated from ambulance and emergency medical services calls for providing, improving, and/or enhancing ambulance and emergency medical services? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 16 passed Yes 2533 No 984
ARTICLE 17 Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from police and fire department private details to expenditures for the purpose of providing police and fire department private details? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the Hampton Private Detail Fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. Article 17 and 18 moved by James Tiemey Seconded by Fred Rice
Mr. Walker explained that this would serve the same function for the police detail as the previous two articles did for the ambulance service. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 17 passed Yes 2067 No 1418 26 ARTICLE 18 If the voters of the Town of Hampton approve Article 17, shall the town appropriate only the sum of $150,000 from revenues generated from police and fire department private details? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 18 passed Yes 2230 No 1266 ARTICLE 19 Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from recreation department programs and activities to expenditures for the purpose of providing recreation programs and activities? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the Hampton Recreation Fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. Articles 19 and 20 moved by Fred Rice and Seconded by James Tierney There were no questions on these articles and Moderator Walker stated these articles would go on the ballot as written Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 19 passed Yes 2360 No 1145
ARTICLE 20 If the voters of the Town of Hampton approve Article 19, shall the town appropriate only the sum of $150,000 from revenues generated from recreation department programs and activities? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate.
A motion to restrict reconsideration on articles 15 through 20 was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Brian Warburton. So voted. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 20 passed Yes 2258 No 1183
ARTICLE 21 Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from Cable TV local origination franchise agreement funds to expenditures for the purpose of providing local public, educational, and government access broadcasts in compliance with franchise agreements and/or future assigns? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the Hampton Cable TV Local Origination Fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. This fund will be under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen.
It was moved by Virginia Bridle and seconded by Fred Rice to discuss articles 2 1 and 22 together. Mr. Walker explained this article was similar to the previous ones only this money comes from the Cable Company Fund and not tax money. Mr. Barrington explained there was an additional advantage in setting up this fund as the Town would collected any interest paid on the money. There was no further discussion on articles 21 and 22. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 21 passed Yes 2156 No 1290
27 ARTICLE 22
If the voters of the Town of Hampton approve Article 2 1 , shall the town appropriate only the sum of $35,000 from revenues generated from Cable TV local origination franchise agreement funds for upgrading, expanding, and enhancing the development of the local origination channel? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article22 passed Yes 2150 No 1294
ARTICLE 23
Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $90,626.1 1 to fund the cost items relating to the Professional Firefighters of Hampton, Local #2664 - IAFF, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Professional Firefighters of Hampton, pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary to fund the cost items for the following years are:
2001 : $94,744.90 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 2002: $98,987.24 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee
Selectman Virginia Bridle asked the moderator if we could discuss Articles 23, 24, 25,26,27, and 28 together. The Moderator explained to the assembly that these six articles were the result of successful negotiations with the unions and the unions were in agreement with this arraignment. Moved by Virginia Bridle Seconded by Brian Warburton There were no questions and Articles 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 would be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 23 passed Yes 2393 No 1272
ARTICLE 24 Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $51,433.06 to fund the cost items relating to the Hampton Fire Department Supervisory Association, Local #3017 - IAFF, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Hampton Fire Department Supervisory Association, pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary to fund the cost items for the following years are:
2001 : $52,976.06 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 2002: $54,565.34 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 24 passed Yes 2303 No 1372
28 ARTICLE 25 Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 48,594.29 to fund the cost items relating to the State Employees Association, Local 1984, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining
agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the State Employees Association (Public Works), pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary to fund the cost items for the following years are:
2001 : $50,052.12 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 2002: $51,553.68 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 25 passed Yes 2225 No 1440
ARTICLE 26 Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,226.51 to fund the cost items relating to the Hampton Police Association, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Hampton Police Association, pursuant to NH RSA 273-A.
Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary to fund the cost items for the following years are:
2001 : $68,977.73 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 2002: $71,047.07 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 26 Yes 2228 No 1362
ARTICLE 27 Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,144.08 to fund the cost items relating to the Hampton Police Association (Sergeants), salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining
agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Hampton Police Association (Sergeants), pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary to fund the cost items for the following years are: 2001: $13,931.21 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 2002: $14,349.14 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 27 passed Yes 2185 No 1398
29 ARTICLE 28 Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $31,345.28 to fund the cost items relating to the Teamsters, Local #633, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Teamsters (Clerical, PW Foremen, PD Dispatchers), pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary to fund the cost items for the following years are:
2001 : $32,285.63 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 2002: $33,254.20 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee
Mr. Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on articles 23,24,25,26,27, and 28. Seconded by Mrs. Bridle. So voted. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 28 passed Yes 2043 No 1515
ARTICLE 29 Shall the Town of Hampton, if any or all of the six collective bargaining agreement articles are defeated (Article 23, Firefighter's; Article 24, Fire Officers; Article 25, Public Works employees; Article 26 Police Officers; Article 27, Police Sergeants; and/or Article 28, Teamsters), authorize the
Governing Body to call one special meeting, at its option, to address cost items only of the defeated said article or articles?
Moved by Brian Warburton Seconded by Virginia Bridle
Mr. Walker explained the purpose of the article. David Lang spoke on the article. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 29 passed Yes 2001 No 1450 Fred Rice moved to restrict reconsideration. Seconded by Brian Warburton. So voted.
ARTICLE 30 Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to prepare a comprehensive Master Plan for the redevelopment of the beach area of Hampton? This plan shall include, at a minimum, comprehensive zoning, land use ordinance, and infrastructure needs, including transportation, utilities and drainage. This plan shall be coordinated with an additional State-funded Master Plan for
State-owned areas of the beach area, and will only be funded if a matching grant is received. The total amount required for the development of a Master Plan may be less than $50,000 based upon additional in-kind support. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by Brian Warburton
30 Mr. Rice spoke on the article stating last year an article for $150,000 was voted down but the fire last year brought up the question of a comprehensive plan for orderly development at the beach. State Representative Michael O'Neil offered to replace Article 30 with the following substitute. Seconded by James Tierney. "Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to serve as a 50/50 match for federal funds through the Office of State Planning's Coastal Zone Program for the creation of a Master Development Plan for the beach and coastal areas of Hampton? This plan will be in partnership with the Department of Resource and Economic Development (DRED), which has committed $50,000.00 in additional support to bring the total budget for the Master Development
Plan to $150,000.00 ( State $100,000.00/Town $50,000.00) This plan will include, at a minimum studying land use, zoning, infrastructure needs, transportation, traffic, parking, utilities, drainage, safety issues and public facilities for both the State and Town owned and managed areas."
After additional comments were heard, Edward Buck moved the question. Seconded by Sharleene Hurst. So voted. The O'Neil amendment passed and Article 30 will be on the ballot as amended
Fred Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on this article. Seconded by Brian Warburton.
Moderator Walker stated that Article 30 is restricted. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 30 passed as amended Yes 2464 No 1107
ARTICLE 31 Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to fund the salary and benefits for six months of 2000 for a full-time Planner? If approved, the position will be filled by the Town Manager in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8:30 II A of the Town of Hampton Ordinances. The Planner will be directly supervised by the Town Manager. The salary and benefits, as adjusted, shall be included in future budget requests. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Brian Warburton Seconded by Fred Rice
Peter Olney spoke as a member of Planning Board, in favor of a full time planner. A motion to restrict reconsideration on article 3 1 was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Brian Warburton. So voted. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 31 failed Yes 1694 No 1828
ARTICLE 32 Shall the Town of Hampton authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease agreement for the purpose of leasing four fire department "small" vehicles, four public works department vehicles, one public works department stainless steel sludge roll-off, and one recreation department pickup truck?
Moved by Virginia Bridle Seconded by Fred Rice 31 Mrs. Bridle stated that this would save $250,000 in this year's budget. Mrs. Searle asked the Finance Director the cost of Article 32 the first year, and if there is a default budget, how much money would it cost? Mrs. Bridle stated in the case of a default budget the number of vehicles would be reduced.
Mrs. Searle offered the following amendment: add, "$128,000 dollars is included in the 2000 budget under Article 10." The purpose of the amendment would be to show the cost of the article. Seconded by Charlene Carliell. Fred Rice moved to end discussion on the amendment. Seconded by
Mrs. Bridle. The Searle Amendment failed. There was no further discussion on Article 32 and it will go on the ballot as written.
Fred Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on Article 32. Seconded by Brian Warburton. So Voted. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 32 passed Yes 1771 No 1640
ARTICLE 33 Shall the Town of Hampton vote to rescind Section 3 of Article VI of the 1948 Town Meeting that requires the Board of Selectmen to annually appoint the Building Inspector, and to provide that the appointment, supervision, and removal of the Building Inspector shall be under the authority of the Town Manager or his designee?
Moved by Virginia Bridle Seconded by Brian Warburton
Richard Reniere questioned the wording of the article asking if those sentences were Article VI of the 1948 Town Meeting. It was explained that this was the section that originated the building inspector position under the authority of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Moody read a portion of the 1948 Town Meeting report showing Article VI referred to zoning articles. The section pertaining to a building inspector was Article 17 and it was tabled in 1948. The Article establishing a Building Inspector is Article X section 5. It was adopted in 1949.
When asked if he was offering that as an amendment he stated that the proper way to amend this is through a planning board article with a public hearing. He recommended that this article be advisory only. It was suggested by Town Council to re-write Article 33 removing the specific reference to the
Section 3 of Article VI. It was agreed upon to have Town Council McEachern rewrite the article. Mr. Rice moved to delete the words "or his designee" from the Article. Seconded by Elizabeth Webb. Mr. Lang questioned if the amendment would limit the Town Manager in setting up a code enforcement department. Mr. Rice feels that the job is important enough to report directly to the Town Manager. The Rice amendment passed. Mr. McEachern read the following as a replacement for Article 33. "To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to change the hiring, annual appointment and supervision of the Building Inspector from the Board of Selectmen to the that of a town employee hired and supervised and reporting to the Town Manager". Moved by Fred Rice and seconded by Virginia Bridle to replace Article 33 with the article as suggested by Attorney McEachern. Additional discussion ensued concerning the wording of the article. A suggestion was presented to change the wording after Selectmen to "under the direct supervision of the Town
Manager." Mr. Barrington suggested removing the word "direct" but it was decided by the selectmen that the Building Inspector would be a department head. An explanation of the difference in wording was offered by the town manager. The change was agreed to by Frederick Rice and also by the second, Virginia Bridle.
32 The final wording of Article 33 is as follows: To see if the town of Hampton will vote to change the hiring, annual appointment and supervision of the Building Inspector from the Board of Selectmen to the status of a department head under the direct supervision of the Town Manager. A motion to end discussion on the amendment was made by Edward Buck and seconded by Gerald Dignam. So voted. The amendment passed. There was no further discussion, and Article 33 will be on the ballot as amended. A motion to restrict reconsideration on the article was made by Frederick Rice and seconded by Virginia Bridle. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 33 passed Yes 2586 No 863
ARTICLE 34 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate only the sum of $23,648 to be deposited in the Cemetery Burial Trust Fund, the interest from which will be withdrawn annually and deposited in the Town's General Fund as an offset to the amount appropriated for the maintenance of the cemeteries. This appropriation will not affect the 2000 tax rate. Moved by Brian Warburton Seconded by Fred Rice
There was no discussion and Article 34 will be on the ballot as written. A motion to restrict reconsideration was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 34 passed Yes 2619 No 821
ARTICLE 35 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to appropriate only $56,899.63 (20% of the gross lease and rental from town's parking areas located within the Hampton Village District) for the purpose allocated by Warrant Article #41 (1996) for the purpose of: installing lighting on Highland Avenue ($46,899.63). The remainder to be spent on engineering costs on Ashworth Avenue ($10,000). Grant money may also be applied for and used in this project. This warrant will not effect the town's tax rate. Should this money be put in the operating budget, this article would be withdrawn. (By petition) Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by Virginia Bridle
Arthur Moody moved to add the word "Beach" after the word Hampton and add the word "sidewalk" in the third line after installing and before lighting. Seconded by Bonnie Searle. After some additional comments Mr. Rice moved to end debate on the amendment. Seconded by Charlene Carliell. So voted The Moody amendment failed. Mr. Reniere moved to end discussion and vote on the Article. Mr. Skumin seconded. Fred Rice moved to add the word "Beach" after Hampton. Seconded by Bonnie Searle. The amendment passed. Article 35 will be on the ballot as amended. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 35 passed Yes 1953 No 1504
A motion was made by Fred Rice to combine Articles 36 through 56 (with the exception of 38and 49) and vote them to go to the ballot without discussion. Seconded by Brian Warburton. The Moderator explained the motion would not allow any speakers for the individual articles. Selectman
Bridle stated it was not fair to the organizations. Selectman Warburton withdrew his second and said
it was not his intent to disallow the petitioners to speak. The motion failed for lack of a second.
33 ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty Thousand ($40,000.00) Dollars to assist Seacoast Visiting Nurse Association, a non-profit organization. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Michael O'Neil Seconded by Paul Lessard
Mr. O'Neil and Mr. Lessard spoke on the article. There were no amendments and Article 36 will be on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 36 passed Yes 2633 No 1053
ARTICLE 37 We, the undersigned voters, petition the Town of Hampton to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,708 to Rockingham Community Action (RCA), a private, non-profit, anti-poverty agency. This amount represents 5 Vi% of $394,434 the value of services rendered to Hampton residents from
July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. The services provided by RCA include over 25 programs, including fuel assistance, homelessness prevention and intervention, emergency food programs, Women, Infants & Children (WIC), literacy services, Head Start and crisis intervention services. RCA's services greatly reduce the need for Hampton residents to apply for town welfare, thus reducing the town's welfare rolls and saving the town money. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Kristie Conrad Seconded by Virginia Bridle
Ms. Conrad spoke as a petitioner of the article and asked if a non-resident could speak also. Richard Bateman moved to allow the speaker, seconded by Colleen Prescott. Amy Mueller-Campbell, Outreach Director for Rockingham Community Action echoed Ms. Conrad's comments. Article 37 will appear on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 37 passed Yes 2559 No 1097
ARTICLE 38 On petition of Vivianne G. Marcotte for the Conservation Commission and at least twenty- five registered voters of the Town of Hampton: to raise and appropriate $15,000 for the purpose of continuing the restoration of our degraded salt marshes. This will enable the Conservation Commission to apply for matching funds from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited, Gulf of Maine Council, the Office of State Planning NH Coastal Program, and others to accomplish projects costing twice this amount and more. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Ellen Goethel Seconded by Bonnie Searle
Ms. Goethel stated this is an ongoing project. There was no further discussion. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 38 passed Yes 2709 No 955 34 ARTICLE 39 To see if the Town of Hampton will raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for Cross Roads House, to assist homeless Hampton residents. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Kim Brown Seconded by Virginia Bridle Ms. Brown spoke on the work of Cross Roads House and the need for support. There was no further discussion and Moderator Walker stated that Article 39 would be on the ballot as written Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 39 Yes 2432 No 1219
ARTICLE 40 On the petition of Area HomeCare & Family Services, Inc. and 25 registered voters of the Town of Hampton, the following request is made of the Hampton Town Meeting. To see of the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 for the purpose of partially defraying the cost of services provided to 58 low income, frail, elderly residents of the Town of Hampton, which actually costs Area HomeCare and Family Services a total of $171,000. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by David Lang Seconded by Brian Warburton
It was moved and seconded to allow non-resident Gordon McAllister to speak on this article. The motion carried. Mr. McAllister gave a brief explanation of the article. There was no further discussion and the article will be on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 40 passed Yes 2772 No 889
ARTICLE 41 We, the undersigned Hampton town voters, request that the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate $8,000 in their 2000 budget for the support of Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Ann Kaiser Seconded by James Tiemey Ms. Kaiser spoke for the article. There was no further discussion and the Moderator stated that Article 41 would be on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 41 passed Yes 2301 No 1346
ARTICLE 42 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,250 to assist Seacoast Hospice, a non-profit organization. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee 35 Moved by Virginia Bridle Seconded by Brian Warburton Virginia Bridle gave an explanation of the work of Hospice. There was no further discussion and Article 42 will go on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 42 passed Yes 2832 No 837
ARTICLE 43 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five thousand six hundred and seventy dollars ($5,670.00) for the purpose of defraying the cost of services provided to the Town of Hampton and its residents by Seacoast Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee There were no representatives from the organization and no discussion from the assembly and Moderator Walker stated that Article 43 would be on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 43 passed Yes 2232 No 1389
ARTICLE 44 On petition of Seacoast HealthNet and twenty-five registered voters to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 to support the health services offered by Seacoast HealthNet to the uninsured, working families who are residents of the town. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Ann Bert Seconded by Virginia Bridle Ms. Bert gave an overview of the services offered by Seacoast Health Net and introduced non- resident David Jefferson. Russell Bridle moved to allow Mr. Jefferson to speak. Seconded by Richard Batman. So voted. David Jefferson explained that Health Net offers health care to those working people who do not have health insurance. Results of Balloting March 14,2000 Article 44 passed Yes 2401 No 1224
ARTICLE 45 On petition of Carol Hollingworth and 25 other registered voters of the Town of Hampton, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800 to assist with counseling services to families and children. Child and Family Services of NH is an independent, non-profit agency dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to meet the needs of children. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Carol Hollingworth Seconded by Brian Warburton Article 45 to go on ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 45 passed Yes 2391 No 1244
36 ARTICLE 46 On petition of A Safe Place, 6 Greenleaf Drive, Suite 101, Portsmouth, NH 03801 and at least twenty-five registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800, an amount equal to previous years' funding, to assist Hampton residents and their children who are affected by domestic violence. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee There were no speakers in behalf of A Safe Place, Moderator Walker stated that Article 46 would go on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 46 passed Yes 2659 No 993
ARTICLE 47 On petition of Nancy Higgins and 25 other registered voters of the Town of Hampton, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 to help defray costs acquired by Seacoast Area Feline Education and Rescue, Inc. S.A.F.E.R. operates on a volunteer basis only for humanely trapping feral and/or abandoned cats on Hampton Beach. Our responsibility is to medically clear and spay or neuter any feral cat on the beach, with feline education, adoption and/or monitored feeding stations in policy at all times. (By petition) Not Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Claudia Johnston Seconded by John McEachern Claudia Johnston and Deborah Jackson spoke on the article. There were no changes and Article 47 will be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 47 failed Yes 1266 No 2255
ARTICLE 48 We, the undersigned residents of Hampton, petition the Town of Hampton to place on the warrant the request to support Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheel's Program's services for older, homebound and disable Hampton residents by allocating $3,930 in the Town's 2000-2001 budget by raising and appropriating these funds. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Peter Burness Seconded by James Tierney Article 48 will be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 48 passed Yes 2929 No 658
37 ARTICLE 49 On petition of Richard Gibbons, 102 Mace Road, Hampton, NH and 25 or more registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will vote to support the Hampton Christmas Parade and related activities and raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500 to help defray the expense of the 2000 event. Said funds to be paid to the Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by James Tierney Seconded by Brian Warburton Article 49 to go on ballot as written Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 49 passed Yes 2407 No 1160
ARTICLE 50 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,300.00 (Thirty three hundred dollars) from the FY 2000 municipal budget to support the Senior Citizen Transportation Program and the Medical Care service provided by Lamprey Health Care. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Article 50 to go on ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 50 passed Yes 2736 No 823
ARTICLE 51 We, the residents of Hampton, petition that $3,300.00 be raised and appropriated for The Richie McFarland Children's Center, which provides home-based therapies to young children with delays and disabilities, and support to their parents, in Hampton. (Requesting $275 for each child from Hampton receiving services - 12 children served.) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Article 51 to on ballot as written Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 51 passed Yes 2560 No 986
ARTICLE 52 We, the undersigned Hampton town voters, request that the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate $2,000 in their 2000 budget for the support of the Seacoast Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Article 52 will be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 52 passed Yes 2388 No 1153
38 ARTICLE 53 We the undersigned registered voters in the Town of Hampton petition the Town of Hampton to take appropriate action to make available the sum of $1800 for use by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Rockingham County. The money would be used to help defray the cost of Liability Insurance, Volunteer Recognition and mileage reimbursement. Sixty-five Hampton residents are members of RSVP. These members served thirty-eight Town and County agencies. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Article 53 will be on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 53 passed Yes 2353 No 1165
ARTICLE 54 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to assist AIDS Response-Seacoast, Inc., a non-profit corporation, in providing direct services to persons with HIV infection or AIDS, and in providing education and prevention programs which inform the public how to stop the spread of HIV infection. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Article 54 will appear on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 54 passed Yes 2043 No 1466
ARTICLE 55 We request the Town of Hampton to raise and appropriate the amount of $2,000.00 to support the Community Diversion Program assisting youth at risk. (By petition) Not Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Not Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Colleen Prescott Seconded by James Tierney Mrs. Prescott questioned why this article did not receive recommendations from the Board of Selectmen or the Municipal Budget Committee. It was answered that the article was petitioned by the Community Diversion Program but they did not send a spokesperson to either the Selectmen's hearing or the Budget Committee hearing and neither board had a basis for a recommendation.
Ms. Prescott moved to reduce the amount to 0. Seconded by Fred Rice. The motion passed Article 55 will go on the ballot as amended to $0. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 55 Yes 951 No 2264
ARTICLE 56 On petition of Ann Bert of 4 Raymond Lane, Hampton, NH and twenty-five registered voters of the Town of Hampton, to see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,610 for Sexual Assault Support Services, a non-profit agency serving Rockingham, Strafford and Southern York Counties. Sexual Assault Support Services has served the Town of Hampton for twenty years and provides crisis intervention, education/prevention programs and
39 support groups to survivors of sexual violence, their parents, partners and friends. These services are available to Hampton residents upon request. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Ann Bert Seconded by James Tierney Article will be on ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 56 passed Yes 2323 No 1193
ARTICLE 57 On petition of John and Constance Holman and at least twenty- five registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,850 to purchase and install a permanent 112 feet of 18-inch "Kroy Vinyl" Picket Fence, including all materials and labor for the installation in a section of the High Street Cemetery known as
"BABYLAND." This special section of the cemetery is designated for babies. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee Moved by Danny Kenney Seconded by James Tierney Mr. Kenney spoke on the article urging support for additional upkeep to in the section of the cemetery known as "Babyland". Article 57 to go on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 57 passed Yes 2213 No 1305
ARTICLE 58 Are you in favor of reclassifying the existing Town-owned highway known as Hardardt's Way from a Class VI Highway to a Class V highway pursuant to RSA 231:22-a. Said highway presently provides access to the Town's transfer station, treatment plant, public works maintenance facility, and various recreational facilities and already conforms to the construction standards and requirements of the Town. (By petition) Moved by Gisela Ashley Seconded by Ann Carnaby
Ms. Ashley gave the reasons that Hardardt's Way would be better suited for heavy vehicular traffic. Mr. Michael Plouffe gave a history of the development of Hardardt's Way. Mr. Thomas Gillick, a member of the Board of Selectman and the acting Town Manager at the time the road was laid out stated that Hardardt's Way was never intended to be anything but an access road to the DPW facility. Mr. Moody rose on a point of order stating that Hardardt's Way is not a Class VI road by definition. It was never laid out as anything but a dump closure road. Mr. Rice said that anything that is not a Class V road is a Class VI road. Mr. Rice moved to end discussion on the question. Seconded by Mr. Warburton. The motion failed. Colleen Prescort made a motion to add "Not recommended by the Deliberative Session of the Town Meeting" and "Not recommended by the Selectmen." Seconded by Michael Plouffe. Discussion ensued as to whether this body could add "Not recommended by the
Selectmen". The Moderator ruled against it. The Prescort motion passed on a hand vote of Yes 24 and No 15. Article 58 to go on the ballot as amended Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 58 failed Yes 902 No 2493
40 ARTICLE 59 Shall a charter commission be established for the purpose of revising the municipal charter or establishing a new municipal charter? Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by Virginia Bridle
Mr. Rice spoke on the need for a Charter Commission to review the current form of Town Government. Also speaking for the article, David Lang and Colleen Prescott. Article 59 to go on the ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 59 passed Yes 1775 No 1640
A motion to restrict reconsideration on Articles 57 through 59 was made by Frederick Rice and seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed and Moderator Walker declared the articles restricted.
ARTICLE 60 Shall the Town vote to approve a hazardous waste/material abatement mandate for all town buildings that will require the following: 1) There must be appropriate notification to the public 10 days prior to and during any hazardous waste/material abatement. This will include: A) Written notice to all public employees. B) Written notice in the local newspapers and notification via the local cable-programming channel. C) Notice posted at all building entrances throughout the entire abatement process. 2) All hazardous waste/material abatement shall be scheduled when there is an extended vacancy of the public building, thereby allowing for enhanced safety. At no time shall hazardous waste/material abatement occur when personnel, or the public, may return to our public buildings in less than one week (7 days) from the completion of the abatement activity. This would include any emergency situation. (By petition) Moved by Carol Fileault Seconded by Virginia Bridle
Carol Fileault spoke on the reasons she brought forth this article. Mr. Rice stated that although he supported the general idea of the article he felt that a local regulation would bind the town to standards that may not be aligned with Federal Regulations. Mr. Rice further moved to add "Not recommended by the First Session of the Town Meeting. Seconded by William Wrenn. The vote on the motion was taken by a hand vote of 17 to 21 against. After a question by the counter the vote was retaken. The motion failed a second time with a vote of 15 for and 19 against. Mrs. Searle moved to end debate on the question. Seconded by Carol Fileault. The Searle amendment failed. John Hangen moved to delete the last sentence. Seconded by James Tierney. The Hangen amendment passed. Article 60 to go on the ballot as amended. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 60 passed Yes 2329 No 1121
41 ARTICLE 61 On petition of Ellen Goethel for the Conservation Commission and at least twenty-five registered voters of the Town of Hampton: to see if the voters will place a Town-owned 5.75 +/- acre parcel of land located on the South side of Island Path between Garland Street and #184 Island Path, abutting the marsh, shown on Tax Map #281 Lot #1, under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission. The Commission will make use of the parcel as an educational area for the study of the marsh and it's wildlife. The passage of this article will be at no cost to the town.
Moved by Ellen Goethel Seconded by James Tierney Article 61 to go on ballot as written. Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 61 passed Yes 2781 No 751
ARTICLE 62 On petition of Bonnie B. Searle and at least 24 other legal voters of the Town, to see if the Town will vote to send the following resolution to the New Hampshire General Court: RESOLVED, New Hampshire's natural, cultural and historic resources in the Town and throughout the State are worthy of protection and, therefore, the State of New Hampshire should establish and fund a permanent public/private partnership for the voluntary conservation of these important resources.
Moved by Bonnie Searle Seconded by Arthur Moody To go on ballot as written Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 Article 63 passed Yes 1867 No 1676
ARTICLE 63 On petition of Bonnie B. Searle and at least 25 other registered voters, to see if the Town will vote to prohibit the Board of Selectmen, Shade Tree Committee, and/or their designees, from removal/destruction of any live tree(s) growing on public property, unless said rree(s) are destroyed by forces of nature, removed for transplantation, or declared diseased by a certified arborist.
Moved by Bonnie Searle Seconded by Arthur Moody
Mrs. Searle spoke on the article stating 'trees in this town are becoming an endangered commodity. Mr. Rice moved to add "Not recommended by the First Session of Town Meeting". Seconded by Edward Buck. The amendment passed Mr. Hangen Moved to add "or are determined for removal by the Town Manager" in the last line after the word transplantation. Seconded by Frederick Rice. The Hangen Amendment passed. Mrs. Searle moved the question. Seconded by Arthur Moody. The motion passed. Moderator Walker stated that Article 63 would be on the ballot as amended. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 63 failed Yes 1273 No 2307
42 ARTICLE 64 By petition of Bonnie B. Searle and others, to see if the Town will vote to have all additional full-time employee positions in the Town of Hampton approved in advance by Town Meeting vote.
Moved by Bonnie Searle Seconded by John Skumin
Mrs. Searle stated this article was put forth so that the public knows when there is a new position. Mr. Rice stated it is the function of the manager to decide to hire new personnel and the selectmen, and budget committee reviews this decision when the budget is presented. Mr. Rice moved the question, seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed. Mr. Walker stated that Article 64 would go on the ballot as written. Frederick Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on Article 60 through 64. Seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 64 failed Yes 1368 No 2148
ARTICLE 65 WHEREAS, the Town Meeting in 1996 adopted a stipulation that 20% of the revenues from the Town's parking lots be turned over to the Hampton Beach Village District (commissioners) for infrastructure purposes; and WHEREAS, the Town provides for infrastructure though the municipal budget and warrant articles for both "the Town: and "the Beach" in the warrant each year; and WHEREAS, this 20% amounts to approximately $50,000 annually, which could be used to reduce the tax rate. The undersigned 24 or more legal voters, and BONNIE B. SEARLE of the Town of Hampton petition the following question be placed on the ballot per RSA 31:95:d: "Shall we rescind the provisions of RSA 3 1 :95-c to restrict 20% of revenues from the gross lease and rental income from the town's parking areas within the Hampton Beach Village District to expenditures for the purpose of town owned infrastructure within the Village District boundaries? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the 20% town Parking Lot Revenue Reserve for Village District area infrastructure fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of revenue."
Moved by Bonnie Searle Seconded by Arthur Moody
Mrs. Searle stated that every year $50,000 or $60,000 goes to a special fund for improvements at the beach and could be used to offset the tax rate. Michael O'Neil offered to amend the article by deleting the words "turned over the Hampton
Beach Village District (commissioners)" and replace it with "used", and delete "which could be used to reduce the tax rate" and add to the end of the article "Not recommended by the first Session of the Town Meeting. Seconded by Edward Buck. Mr. Gillick, moved to end debate on the amendment. Seconded by James Workman. The motion passed. The O'Neil Amendment passed. Moderator Walker stated that the article would be on the ballot as amended. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 65 failed Yes 828 No 2608
43 ARTICLE 66
To see if the Town will vote to abandon all right, title and interest in a certain parcel of property laid out as a proposed 50 foot street running from East to West between Lot #12, 16 Windmill Lane and Lot #13, 20 Windmill Lane as shown on the "Plan of subdivision, Hampton, NH of Harrington and Palmer". Said proposed street to be discontinued and easement of town over this private property to be released. This transaction to be completed at no cost to the Town of Hampton.
Moved by Fred Rice Seconded by James Tierney
Mrs. Searle stated this was originally a petitioned article and this was not the original wording of the petitioner. The Moderator asked if the article printed here is correct. Mr. Rice said it was petitioned but was too late to meet the time restrictions for petitioned articles. The Selectmen voted to make it a Selectmen's article. There was no other discussion and Article 66 would be on the ballot as written. Results of balloting March 14, 2000 Article 66 passed Yes 2161 No 1178
Mrs. Searle moved to adjourn the February 5, 2000. Seconded by Richard Reniere. The motion carried and the moderator declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55PM
Respectfully submitted,
Arleen E. Andreozzi Hampton Town Clerk.
44 RESULTS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FEBRUARY 4, 2000
The Presidential Primary Election was held at Marston School on February 4, 2000. Moderator John Walker opened the polls at 7:00AM and they would close again at 8:00 PM. The Supervisors of the Checklist registered 458 voters on Election Day, bringing the total number of registered voters to 12,361. The number of undeclared voters declaring a party then voting Republican was 1,134 and Democratic was 733. The number of undeclared voters declaring a party and then voting on Presidential Primary Election Day who returned to undeclared status before leaving the polling place was 1,834. Total number of votes cast in the election 5,742 or 46%. The results of the election are as follows:
REPUBLICAN DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT PRESIDENT GARY BAUER 11 "BILL" BRADLEY 1195
SAMUEL H. BERRY, JR. 1 CHARLES BUCKLEY 3 GEORGE W. BUSH 1118 WILLIE FELIX CARTER KENNETH A. CAPALBO RANDOLPH "RANDY" W. CROW
"STEVE" FORBES 309 JOHN B. EATON 1 MARK "DICK" HARNES "AL" GORE 1157 ORRTN G. HATCH 2 MARK GREENSTEIN 1 ALAN LEE KEYES 112 VINCENT S. HAMM "ANDY" MARTIN 2 HEATHER HARDER 2 JOHN McCAIN 1754 THOMAS KOOS TIMOTHY LEE MOSBY 2 LYNDON H. LaROUCHE, JR. "TOM" OYLER NATHANIEL THOMAS MULLINS RICHARD C. PEET EDWARD T. O'DONNELL, JR. DORIAN YEAGER JEFFREY B. PETERS 2 MICHAEL SKOK VICE PRESIDENT "JIM" TAYLOR 2 WILLIAM BRYK 257
RUSSELL J. FORNWALT 221 VICE PRESIDENT "SAM" COSTELLO 220 WLADISLAV DAVID KUBIAK 304
Write in votes (double digit) on the Republican Ballot, Bill Bradley 10 Write in votes (double digit) on the Democratic Ballot, John McCain 24
45 RESULTS OF STATE PRIMARY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
The State Primary Election was held on September 12, 2000 at Marston School. Moderator Paul Lessard declared the polls open at 7:00 AM and closing at 8:00 PM. There were 1183 Republican and 985 Democratic ballots cast. The total number of registered voters was 12,521, a 17% turnout. Results are as follows:
REPUBLICAN STATE GOVERNOR REPRESENTATIVES REGISTER OF DEEDS "Jeff Howard 333 Russell "Rusty" Bridle 741 Cathy Stacey 851 Gordon Humphrey 541 Sheila T Francoeur 721
"Jim" Marron 10 Arthur J. Moody 597 REG. OF PROBATE "Jim" Squires 238 Pamela Saia 624 Earl A. Rinker III 113 "Fred" Bramante 13 Ralph F. Woekel 775 Clarke R. Chandler 174
Andrew Christie, Jr. 456 Brian D. Kenyon 203 CONGRESS SHERIFF
John E. Sununu 995 J. Dan Linehan 902 DELEGATES EXEC. COUNCIL COUNTY ATTORNEY Edward R. Buck III 656 Ruth L. Griffin 911 "Jim" Reams 897 Betty Callanan 619 John Callanan 587 STATE SENATE COUNTY TREASURER "Tom" Gillick 710 Wendy S. Jones 861 "Ron" Nowe 313 "Ken" Malcolm 669
Edward R. Buck III 624 Paul R. Nadeau 535
DEMOCRATIC STATE STATE SENATE GOVERNOR REPRESENTATIVES Jeanne Shaheen 491 Victor R. DeMarco 596 Beverly Hollingworth 914 Mark Femald 534 Jane P. Kelley 853
Richard E. Reniere 512 CONGRESS Wendell C. Ring 604
Martha F. Clark 768 William H. Sullivan 611
Write in votes (double digit only) on Republican Ballot none. Write in votes (double digit only) on Democratic Ballot: for Sheriff, Linehan 14; for County
Treasurer, Buck 1 1; for Register of Probate, Christie 17.
Respectfully submitted,
Arleen E. Andreozzi Town Clerk
46 RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2000
The General Election was held at Marston School on November 7, 2000. The polls were opened by Moderator Lessard at 7:00am and at 8PM he declared the polls closed. The Supervisors of the Checklist registered 711 new voters that day. The total number of voters casting ballots at the polls was 7309 along with 1021 absentee ballots cast. Total number of registered voters in Hampton is now 13,577. That represents a 61% turnout for the election. The results in Hampton are as follows:
PRESIDENT AND STATE QUESTION RELATING TO VICE-PRESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND- George W. Bush Russell "Rusty" Bridle 3877 MENTS PROPOSED BY THE "Dick" Cheney 3907 Sheila T. Francoeur 3507 1999 GENERAL COURT
"Al" Gore Arthur J. Moody 2978 "Joe" Lieberman 3956 Pamela Saia 3142 "Are you in favor of amending Harry Browne Ralph F. Woekel 3213 the constitution to provide that have "Art" Oliver 26 Victor R. DeMarco 2627 municipalities shall home rule authority to exercise such Ralph Nader Jane P. Kelley 3981 powers and perform such Winona LaDuke 316 Richard E. Reniere 1775 functions pertaining to its Howard Phillips Wendell C. Ring 2680 government and affairs which are J. Curtis Frazier 1 William H. Sullivan 2007 not prohibited by the state "Pat" Buchanan Sharleene P. Hurst 2020 constitution, state statute, or Ezola Foster 27 Joseph Rosenquist 527 common law, and that the state
shall retain its right of preemption SHERIFF GOVERNOR over municipal powers and Gordon Humphrey J. Dan Linehan 5547 3596 functions?" Jeanne Shaheen 3868 Mary Brown 625 COUNTY ATTORNEY
John J. Babiarz 85 "Jim" Reams 5462 YES: 3423 CONGRESS COUNTY TREASURER NO: 2932
John E. Sununu 4049 Edward R. Buck III 5375 Martha F. Clark 3876 "Dan" Belforti 179 REGISTER OF DEEDS Cathy Stacey 4033 EXEC. COUNCIL Ruth L. Griffin 5353 REGISTER OF PROBATE
Andrew Christie, Jr. 5393 STATE SENATOR Wendy S. Brown 2812 Bev. Hollingworth 4809 Alan D. Williams 330
Respectfully submitted,
Arleen E. Andreozzi Hampton Town Clerk
47 ASSESSOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
Since last year at this time, there has been an incredible growth in real estate values in Hampton. The 1999 overall assessment ratio changed from 92 percent to 80 percent for 2000. With an average change of 15 percent. Over the past few years real estate has been a good investment opportunity.
The goal of the Assessor's Office is to try to keep the overall assessment ratio at 90% or above. We plan to begin a sales analysis this spring and do a town wide update of values for the 2002 tax year. This plan will enable us to make any necessary changes if the market should sour in the near future.
GIS MAPPING We added a query package to the GIS software so that we can make basic queries about assessment data and obtain abutters lists from our tax maps.
TAX RATE STATISTICS An increase or decrease in the amount of $135,647 in expenditures can change the tax rate 100. An increase or decrease of $5,732,087 in assessed values can change the tax rate 100.
LEASED LAND UPDATE
The Town still has 57 lots of leased land. There were 4 sales in 2000 and many new leases drawn over the year. Any sales are paid in full by certified check only and are at 100% of market value. You can look at the Trustees of Trust Funds' Report to see the revenues from the sale of leased land.
Robert A. Estey, Assessor, CAE, CNHA Angela L. Boucher, Deputy Assessor, CNHA Arlene Mowry, Assessors' Assistant
TAX RATE BREAKDOWN
COUNTY
5% 1 TOWN STATE-ED /{rxTOWN LOCAL-ED 28% 41% (1) STATE-ED
LOCAL-ED COUNTY 26%
48 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT BUILDING INTO A NEW CENTURY*
As exciting as entering into the new millennium is, the year 2000 brought exciting and new changes to the Building Department as well. As the newest 2000 was a record-breaking year for the Building member of the Building Department with the Department surpassing previous years in permits responsibility of leading the staff in its service to issued, inspections performed and fees collected.
the community, I have found that we have a well- Especially with respect to Hampton Beach and rounded team. We are working hard to meet our Certificates of Occupancy issued to rental goal of serving the community better and our properties. It's encouraging to see so much work motto "being a user friendly department". being done and properties being brought up to
code not only making it a great place to visit but a There have been many changes since coming on safer one, as well. board. We are working hard to bring the
Department, and all the information that is available to you, into the new century. A new computerized filing system was established. The hard filing is now done by individual street address, with computerized permitting and categorization of each project. We have access through the Internet to an endless array of building and health code information and any updated changes or information as they are issued. These are just some of the new changes we are working on that help us to help you.
NEW CENTURY - NEW STAFF - NEW IDEAS With the exception of Code Enforcement Officer
Robert Charette, the remaining staff is just over a Permits Issued: 1,453 year young. It has been an exciting and productive Inspections Performed: 6,789 year and we look forward to moving into the new Certificate Of Occupancy: 638 millennium with new and better ideas in which to Construction Value: $35,381,231 serve the community. Fees Generated: $279,632
Kevin Schultz, Building Inspector Respectfully submitted, Kenneth Maple, Asst. Building Inspector Robert Charette, Code Enforcement Officer Eleanor Montague, Secretary Kevin D. Schultz Building Inspector/Department Head
49 REPORT OF THE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
A new millennium has arrived and we enter into it providing fire and emergency medical services with many new upgrades to our organization. Thanks to the citizens passing the operating budget last March, I can happily report that we have been able to begin revitalizing our personnel and equipment by purchasing many new items to improve our quality of fire and emergency medical service for the residents of Hampton. Acquiring new equipment has been a major focus in 2000. Our existing self-contained breathing apparatus (these are the air tanks that we wear into a hazardous atmosphere) are reaching their maximum life of 15 years. This year, we began a three-year replacement of the 50 units. Our staff automobile fleet has been revived by the addition of three new vehicles. A Ford Taurus, Explorer, and Expedition were delivered in May. These vehicles have been leased for three years with a one dollar buyout at the end of the contract. This acquisition was badly needed as our fleet was rapidly deteriorating. The first of two new fire engines was ordered this past spring. The contract was awarded to SMEAL
FIRE APPARATUS located in Snyder, Nebraska. We expect delivery in April of 2001. This is the first of two replacement pumpers that need to be acquired to update the aged fleet of fire trucks. In April we purchased and began utilizing two new 12-lead defibrillators on the ambulances. These new cardiac monitors enable the paramedics, upon arrival, to better assess a patient experiencing a cardiac event. Usually, the sooner treatment is implemented from the rapid assessment, the better the outcome for the patient. In addition to the early field treatment, the hospital has an advance notice to effectively administer aggressive treatment upon the patient's arrival at the emergency room. Firefighter Rob Glassett joined the force in February as our newest career Firefighter. The opening was a result of the retirement of Captain Jack Goodwin. Jack gave the town over 24 years of dedicated service and has received several heroism awards throughout his career. Five new Call Firefighters were also added in November. These new members brings the Call Force up to full staffing to assist the permanent Firefighters when needed. We have been able to begin upgrading our Management Information System with new hardware and software to provide more accurate data collection and record keeping. This improvement will allow us to better project trends in the fire and EMS services, and keep more accurate equipment, personnel, and training records to improve our community fire-rating schedule and EMS service quality. The highlight of the year for us was the community coming together to support Project Viper. The community donated over $59,000.00 for two new thermal imaging cameras. This new technology will assist us in searching for fire victims, trapped firefighters, and hidden fires.
On behalf of all the Firefighters, Fire Alarm Operators, Officers, and staff of Hampton Fire & Rescue,
I want to extend my sincere thanks for all of the community support that you have given us this year.
Respectfully submitted,
Hank Lipe, Fire Chief
50 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Full-Time Law Enforcement Officers 34 Part-Time Law Enforcement Officers 70 Full-Time Civilian Personnel 9 Part-Time Civilian Personnel 3
A mission and value statement guides the employees of the Hampton Police Department in the performance of their duties. Those statements further emphasize our commitment to the philosophy of Community Policing and read as follows:
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Hampton Police Department is to enhance the quality of life for all persons who live, work and visit our community by:
• Fostering partnerships within our community to promote safe, secure neighborhoods; • Maintaining order and peace, while affording dignity and respect to every person; • Safeguarding individual rights; and, • Preventing crime while aggressively working to solve those crimes which occur.
We strive to accomplish this mission through the delivery of quality police services; and the pursuit of excellence and dedication in the performance of those services.
VALUES STATEMENT All employees of the Hampton Police Department will be guided by the following shared values: A. Human Life We value human life and dignity above all else. Therefore, we give first priority to any situation that threatens life. We utilize the proper levels of force and only when necessary. We treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors. We will remain constantly aware of the need for compassion, caring, and common sense in dealing with people.
B. Integrity
We believe integrity is the basis for public trust. Therefore, we are committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct, and truthfulness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our
actions and take pride in a professional level of service to all.
C. Excellence
We strive for personal and professional excellence. Therefore, we strive to do our best in all situations and to provide quality service in a courteous, efficient and accessible manner. We vigorously enforce local, state and federal laws; and, are committed to the defense of the Constitutions of the United States and the State of New Hampshire. We promote community and employee interaction through problem solving partnerships. We empower our employees at all levels to engage in problem identification and problem solving activities. We strive for professional performance through continual training, education, and commitment to our duties. We will not tolerate misconduct by an employee and we will treat our fellow employees and our work environment with dignity and respect.
The theme of this years' annual report is a focus on the "NEW" items in our departments. In keeping with this theme you will see a new streamlined format to this years police department report.
PERSONNEL: There were several changes in our personnel this year due to retirements and resignations. Sergeant Robert K. Towler, retired in June as a full-time officer after 27 years of dedicated service. Sergeant Towler 51 will continue to serve the community as a part-time officer, with thw new title of Officer Towler. Communication Specialist Carolyn Petit retired from her position after 24 years of service. The following employees resigned from their positions in the department: Officer Andrew Perenick, Communications Specialists, Jennifer Lamie and Christopher Milton. We wish them all good luck in their new career paths. Three new full time officers joined our team in October as a result of changes in personnel. Officer
Barry Buczek began as a part-time officer in March of this year and is from Portsmouth. Officer David Hobbs was hired as a part-time officer in May of 1999, and is from Framingham, Mass. Officer Gary Bratsos was also hired part-time in May of 1999, he is from Randolph, Mass. and owns a home in Hampton. Communications Specialist Kimberly Tasker was hired full-time in June and was joined by full-time Communications Specialist Kimberly Sullivan in September. There were several transfers and promotions during the year as well. In March, Sergeant Shawn Maloney was assigned to the criminal investigation division as Detective Sergeant. In September, Officers Richard Sawyer and Timothy Kerber were promoted to the rank of Sergeant and are assigned to the patrol division. As a result of these changes, Officer William Bourque was assigned to Winnacunnet High School as School Resource Officer. Finally, in October Communications Specialist Fred Ruonala was promoted to Communications Supervisor.
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: The department has obtained a new traffic control devise known as a S.P.E.E.D. monitor trailer. The solar powered trailer was designed to be used for several purposes. First, it is used to visually warn drivers when they are exceeding the speed limit by displaying a read out of the vehicle speed as you approach the trailer. Second, an on board computer tracks the number and speeds of vehicles that pass the trailer. This information is then analyzed by the department to determine if enforcement action is necessary. This trailer was obtained using grants from the N.H. Highway Safety Agency and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program and is an excellent addition to our traffic safety program. Another federal program allowed the department to obtain an intelligence analyst at no cost to the town. This person is on loan to the department and is trained to analyze information and create reports that can assist in investigations and traffic safety issues. The benefit of this program is officers are now able to use the time saved to focus on investigations. The department remained very active serving our community this year. Officers responded to 19,796 calls for service in the community. Over 6000 vehicles were stopped as a result of our traffic safety program. 1,930 people were arrested resulting in 2,709 charges. Over 1,562 incident reports were filed and investigated resulting in 1,668 separate offenses being reported to the police. The department investigated 475 accidents during the past year. Officers issued 3,050 parking tickets resulting in $55,506 in revenues collected. During the summer and busy preseason the N. H. State Police continued to assist the Hampton Police Department by assigning Troopers to create an added presence at the beach, and the Rockingham County th Sheriffs Department provided assistance on the busy 4 of July weekend. A special note of thanks to the Department of Safety Commissioner Richard Flynn, State Police Colonel Gary Sloper and Rockingham County Sheriff Daniel Linehan for their continued support and cooperation.
CONCLUSION:
On behalf of the members of our Department, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Town Manager, James Barrington, the Board of Selectman, Town Committees, and Town Departments for their help, cooperation, and continued support throughout the year. We also wish to thank the business community and the people of the Town of Hampton for their continued generosity and gracious support.
Finally, I wish to thank the families of our employees for the sacrifices they make every day due to the nature of this job, and I commend all our members for their professionalism, dedication and hard work towards providing the Town of Hampton with the best law enforcement services.
Respectfully submitted, William L. Wrenn, Chief of Police
52 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Personnel: Full-time 41 Part-time 22
Each and every employee at Public Works is dedicated to provide town residents with the highest degree of services possible with the funds at our disposal. To that end, we hope that we have demonstrated this through our multi-disciplined operations. Significant housing and business growth, coupled with a good economy, great summer weather and more weekend events, means for us more garbage collection, higher flows through the wastewater treatment plant and significantly higher volumes through our transfer station. We are glad to provide these services but with higher volumes comes higher costs. We have tried to partner with local businesses and residents to reduce rubbish volumes and we continue to get positive help in this regard. As a result of more leaf composting we have a great volume of compost to give away. Please visit us and we will load your truck for you. We are taking clean wood waste out of the system and providing free kindling to start your winter fireplaces with. So, if you need any of these commodities, please come in for a visit.
Sewers and Drains
The sewer and drain crew is small but very productive. They are responsible for keeping the storm water drainage system and the sewer system flowing. In accomplishing this feat in 2000 they cleaned 52,282 feet of sewer line, 3,363 feet of drain line and 471 catch basins. The crew also repaired 27 and installed 10 sewer laterals; installed 489 feet of new drain line; responded to 36 plugged sewer lines of which 28 were the responsibility of the town; inspected sections of sewer and drain lines with the video camera; cleaned debris off catch basin covers to prevent and/or alleviate flooding; and a myriad of other tasks. Additionally, there were 37 new entrances into our sanitary sewer system requiring 86 inspections; 32 permits were issued and 416 locations were made for contractors, utility companies and the public. Drainage improvement projects were completed on Epping Avenue, Homestead Circle, Ocean Drive and at the new Town Office building.
Treatment Plant This year has seem some improvements at the treatment plant. We hired Mike Carle in May as the lab technician. Funding was approved to upgrade the plant, which will include a new plant water system, and new sludge dewatering equipment. Also a retrofit of the secondary clarifier is nearly complete and is on schedule to increase capacity thereby removing the town-wide moratorium for sewer connections. There are a number of other plant improvements scheduled for Phase II of our funding that will increase the plants efficiency, reduce odors and help us in attaining the high quality effluent standards required by our EPA permit. As of November 30, 2000 we treated 745 million gallons of effluent, and 2.1 million gallons of septage. We processed 3300 tons of sludge and 90 tons of grit for transport and disposal at Turnkey landfill.
Snow
As in the past couple of years snowfall in 2000 was light but still labor intensive. Seven plowable storms deposited a total of 38 inches of snow requiring plowing, snow removal, sanding and salting. Follow-up sanding/salting and spot treatment for daytime melting was carried out as needed. I am truly grateful for the department personnel who participate in the snow fighting operations and post storm clean-up and road treatment. Their dedication to securing the Town during inclement weather and emergencies is exemplary.
Highway Maintenance Road resurfacing and rehabilitation are expensive and annual efforts. Over the course of the past several years the surface of Exeter Road, west of 1-95 has deteriorated extensively. The underlying roadbed is inferior and needs to be replaced. However, funds for improvements are not available at this time. In order to save this
heavily traveled road until it can be completely reconstructed we applied a leveling coarse of pavement to re- establish a crown to the road and then applied a 1" shim layer. Additionally, we were able to resurface Josephine, Godfrey, Bourne and Thomsen and the new Town Office parking lot. Curbing repairs were made at
53 the Town Office and on Exeter Road. As always, pot holes and eroded shoulders were repaired as needed in order to keep the roads safe and minimize further deterioration. We enlarged Eaton Park parking lot for the recreation department as well as adding two overflow gravel lots along Park Avenue. The Tuck Field playground was completed in spite of what seemed like constant unsuitable weather conditions for this type of fabrication. The reconstruction of Lafayette Road finally began shortly after Labor Day. About three weeks into the project an under-roadway gas line was discovered. The gas line had to be relocated which caused a four week delay. Once the drain line was relocated work resumed and commenced without interruption. This phase of the project is now complete. The next phase will begin in the Spring, 2001. It has been a long process that has required considerable patience, understanding and cooperation from residents, businesses and travelers along the construction route.
Rubbish Collection
With the labor market at an all time low, seasonal help was unusually difficult to find and keep. This coupled with higher than projected quantities of solid waste, made it a very difficult summer. However, our crews as always did a commendable job maintaining clean neighborhoods and beach areas. Ken Golden was appointed to a full-time position on the rubbish collection crew.
Transfer Station and Recycling We welcomed Mark Richardson as the new Transfer Station Coordinator in May. He replaces Randy Noyes who resigned to pursue a career in computer technology. Clint Boudreau also joined the staff as a Transfer Station Operator. Through November approximately 8,700 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) passed through the transfer station with another 600 tons expected in December. This is an increase of about 12% over 1999. We also saw increases in the amounts of metal, wood and construction material received at the Transfer Station. Due to the increased volume and a price increase for the disposal of demolition material, we began the process of removing as much reusable wood from the waste stream as possible. This year, as with MSW, we have seen an increase in the amount of recyclables. This includes textiles, car batteries, sand and seaweed deposited at the transfer station, plus the bottles, cans, plastics and paper products collected at the curb. In December, we added outdated computers to the list of items we recycle at the transfer station. Looking forward to 2001, we will be offering some kind of "second chance" program
for items we feel are still in good shape for someone else to use. If there are any residents interested in volunteering time for this effort please call us. We strongly urge residents to recycle as much as possible. Greater participation in the recycling program would save the Town money as the recycling fee is a flat rate and the transportation and disposal fees for MSW are based on the volume hauled.
As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and input. Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions or suggestions for improvements that we can consider.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Hangen, Director of Public Works
54 HAMPTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The year 2000 was a year of change and renew for the Recreation and Parks Department. To begin, the department made a growth spurt with the addition of a new position. Three full time employees have mainly run the department with the help of seasonal and part time staff and volunteers. With the growth of the town and the greater demands for services, we were struggling to keep up with all the things that we wanted and needed to accomplish. We are now a full time staff of 4 with approximately 50 part time seasonal staff members and numerous volunteers. With the addition of new positions we also gained new employees. We saw the departure of Brenda DeFelice who had been the Program Coordinator for the past three years. Brenda took a newly established position as the Recreation Director for the town of North Hampton. We thank Brenda for her enthusiasm and service and wish the best for her in her new position. We were fortunate enough to be able to fill her shoes with the addition of Rene' Boudreau. Rene' grew up in Hampton Falls and attended Winnacunnet High School where he was very active in sports and recreation which ultimately led him to his present career. Rene' had worked as our summer intern in 1999 from Plymouth State College and was happy to return to serve in the community that he had enjoyed serving over the past summer. We also hired Darren Patch to fill the new position of Parks Coordinator. Darren comes to us with ten years experience working for the University of New Hampshire with a background in parks and field maintenance, horticulture and arboriculture.
Our department took on a new responsibility this summer. The department is not only in charge of the recreation and parks but also of the town parking lots and their operations. We added new employees here also. Vic DeMarco was hired to supervise the collection of the monies and scheduling the employees at the lots. It was a learning period for us this summer but we are confident that we will be implementing positive changes for the 2001 summer season.
Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to be chosen one of five recreation and parks professionals from New England to participate in a group study exchange sponsored by the National Recreation and Parks Association. This year's exchange was to Melbourne, Australia. The exchange was an opportunity to swap ideas with recreation and park professionals in a different country as well as touring their facilities and parklands. It was quite a learning experience. The trip was very exhausting as we were out every morning by
7:30 and did not return to our billets until 10:00 or 11:00 at night. However, it was well worth it for the knowledge and ideas that were gained from the trip. In the next few years I will be using my gained knowledge for the betterment of the programs and services offered by the parks and recreation department. I am in hopes of adding new signs and beautification's to our parks and parking lots next year as the first change made from the exchange. I also want to send out a special and appreciative thanks to Tom Nigrelli of Drakes Appleton and Rick Green of Green and Co. for their generous donations that allowed me to be able to attend the exchange. Both are local companies that proactively gave for the betterment of the community and it's children. Also we finally have a brand new truck in the Parks Department. For years we have depended on the Public Works Department to hand us down a truck. We now have one to do the jobs that need to be done to keep our parks and ball fields in good condition. The new truck is a huge asset to our department. Another asset to our department would be the new Revolving Fund Account. In the past our budget had restricted the programs that we could offer. With the new fund, we are able to add to our already scheduled agenda of programs. So we would like to hear from you about any programs or trips that you would be interested in that are not presently being offered. This year we were able to build a new ramp at our skateboard park. We now have a new half-pipe. Lots of thanks go out to the many volunteers that made the eagerly awaited ramp a reality. Special thanks to Ken Sakurai, Paul O'Hara, Steve O'Hara, Rick Evans and David Cropper for their generous donations of time and money. Even with the new half pipe, there are still a few things to do at the park to make the area complete. We are in hopes of installing new ramps, a phone and some landscaping to the project in the near future. We are especially excited about two new programs that were started this year. First, was the Hampton Community Challenge Road Race. Many thanks to Lynn Blume, Pattie McKenzie and HCIC for their efforts in making the road race a successful reality. Second, many thanks to Tim Anderson for heading up the NFL 55 !
Flag Football League and to all the volunteer coaches. Fun was had by all at both programs and we look forward to our second season in 2001.
I would also like to thank the HYA and Timberland for heading up two projects that were completed this year for the Tuck Field area. A new irrigation system was put in at the baseball fields and new dugouts were built in the same area. We at the recreation and parks department could not have done it without these two organizations. These are also great assets to our parks and the community that we serve. Lastly, volunteerism brought about two new items for the recreation department. First, Doug MacTaggett donated and planted all the flowers in front of Town Hall, and second, Russ Greer of Bell Atlantic and Teddy Clarke of Clarke and Clarke headed up a fence improvement project at Eaton Park. Many thanks to them, as well as, Nick Seata, Darold Mosher, John Mercurio, Gary Woods, and Jack Murrey for the donation and installation of the netting for use on the Eaton Park softball fence. Many thanks to the Recreation & Parks Advisory Council, our instructors, the Lane Library, Hampton Schools, PTA, Dept. of Public Works, Police and Fire Departments, Hampton Lions Club, HCIC, Hampton Area Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic News, Hampton Union and the HYA for your continued support and assistance.
I hope that you have all had a chance to participate in a program or trip through our department. We always enjoy seeing you and are eager to meet new people in the community. If you haven't been by our offices, drop in and sign up for something fun. The benefits of parks and recreation are endless and in today's busy society nothing soothes the soul better than a great recreational adventure! On behalf of the Hampton Recreation & Parks Department, we hope to see you in 2001 Respectfully Submitted,
Dyana Lassonde Director, Recreation & Parks
Young anglers enjoy the annual fishing derby!
56 The first season of flag football was a success and enjoyed by many boys and girls!
All ages enjoyed the Community Challenge Road Race sponsored by the Hampton Community Issues Coalition, Hampton PTA and the Recreation Department.
• . 57 LANE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Looking back over past library reports I notice a pattern. Every year mentions changes in the library, in staff, in services, sometimes even in the building. The year 2000 was no different. We survived the much- ballyhooed Y2K computer crisis, and went on to survive two major staffing changes. The resignation of Reference/Internet Librarian Bobb Menk in May started the library looking at how to restructure the library organization in order to utilize everyone's best talents. Although we knew Bobb was much sought after for his expertise, we had hoped to be able to keep him a little longer and were very sorry to see him go. The resignation of Children's Librarian Beverly Vetter in July compounded our staffing problems. She had done much to revitalize the Children's area with outreach to preschools and schools. She too will be missed. After much discussion, the Trustees reorganized the library into four departments: Adult Services, Children's Services, Reference Services and Technical Services. Searches were done for the best candidate to head each position and interviews were held in July. Jeanne Gamage of York, Maine, was hired to head Adult Services. She brings many years of supervisory experience to the position. Cindy Stosse, a Children's Librarian in
Pennsylvania, was returning to NH and found the job posting for Head of Children's Services on our web site. She was the perfect match. She's been busy introducing puppets to the Children's Room, hosting story times in the Mayflower and taking the kids for a Polar Express trip! Joanne Straight was promoted to head Reference Services, and Bill Teschek, Assistant Director, took on Technical Services and the Internet. Luckily, our dedicated part-time staff stayed constant through the transition. Alice Alford works in Reference with Joanne Straight; Bill, Catherine and Jeanne take shifts at the Reference Desk as needed. Barbara Chapman, Sandra Kent, Charlene Carliell, and Mary Twomey work the Circulation Desk in Adult Services. Lynda Miller and Joanne Mulready, with help from Mary Twomey, work Children's Services, and Jean Keefe works with Bill in Technical Services. The staff deserve kudos for their long hours of extra coverage before the two hires brought the library back to full strength.
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Our volunteers keep our books mended, processed and shelved; we couldn't do it without them. Last year they volunteered over 2600 hours to the library. At a conservative estimate of $6/hr., they offered the library over $15,000 worth of free time. There are other volunteers who don't call themselves such - the mothers who assist at story times, the gentlemen who assist with replacing water bottles, the young children who volunteer to help with the even younger children. They enhance the library without any formal title and they are much appreciated! Programming continues and will expand, trying to focus on programs of interest to the whole family.
The Symphony trips in the fall and spring remain quite popular, raising money for museum pass renewals.
Children's Services has offered programs on the Mayflower and the Polar Express and is planning regular evening and Saturday story times. Library programs already planned are on winter sports, gardening, and local authors; there will be much more!
The library offers the traditional books, but it also provides current new fiction and nonfiction in a variety of formats: books, books on tape, books on CD and large print books. Magazines on a variety of topics and local and national newspapers are displayed in the periodical area for daily browsing; back issues of magazines may be taken out. Nonfiction videos such as those who show how to build a deck or walk you through a computer program are shelved with books on those specific topics. Entertainment videos are available free overnight and children's videos are available along with their books, tapes, and new puppets! Museum passes to area and Boston museums entitle families to discount or free admission. We offer Internet access to those without home computers, enabling many to keep in touch with family and friends, and Internet classes to further skills. We strive to untangle the maze of information found on the web and guide the users to the best sites. See our website www.hampton.lib.nh.us . The Reference staff are available daily whenever we are open to help anyone in their search for materials for their homework, hobby, genealogical research or to answer any question. If our library does not have the information, we'll often be able to obtain materials from other libraries through a state-wide interlibrary loan system. Please ask if you don't see what you want. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or via e-mail.
58 Trustees Mary Lou O'Connor, Chairperson, Barbara Rallis, Treasurer, Sara Cassassa, Secretary, Lenore Patton and Judy Geller comprise the Trustee Board for the first year of the new Millennium. Former Trustee, Betty Ann Lavalee, generously and actively serves in the capacity of Trustee Alternate. Library Trustee Jerry McConnell finished his years of service this spring. As your trustees "we represent the community to the library and the library to the community." The trustee board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Lane Memorial Library on policy, budgetary matters, operation and services. In addition to meeting monthly, while recognizing the changing needs of our community, we have formed working committees in the areas of Personnel, Building, Fundraising and Friends of the Library. One of the highlights that have resulted from our work includes the creation and hiring of our first Adult Services Librarian. It is the hope of the board that the library serves to enhance and support the reading and information needs of library patrons of all ages. On behalf of the trustees, we want to thank the townspeople of Hampton for the opportunity to serve.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lou O'Connor, Chairperson
Conclusion The library continues to seek to be the answer place for the people of Hampton of all ages. We strongly believe in the library's mission "to provide community residents and other interested persons with materials, services and programs in their quest to meet their educational, informational, recreational and professional needs."
Respectfully Submitted,
Catherine Redden, Director
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59 !
REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
I shall begin my yearly report by thanking you the taxpayers of Hampton, for re-electing me and allowing me to continue to serve as your tax collector. I am privileged and honored to receive your support and I look forward to serving you. Thank God your votes for me weren't cast in Florida! !
I acknowledge and thank the wonderful women who volunteer and/or work part time during the busy property tax seasons. Sincerest thanks to Glenna Brown, Dottie Trofatter and Olga Lonergan for giving unselfishly of their time, you are greatly appreciated and your presence made the difference to ease the tremendous workload at tax time. Thank you! "Welcome back" Sylvia Moulton who was missed by all,
Sylvia most definitely lights up our lives, it's great having her back.
I especially thank Deputy Tax Collector Jan Manning who is instrumental in the smooth operation of the tax office. Jan efficiently and courteously helps the taxpayers, she is appreciated and I am grateful to have her working in the tax office. In 2000, this office collected a total of $30,895,816.94 for property tax, land rent, land use change, yield tax and tax liens and $163,616.15 in interest on tax liens and late payments. Tax bills mailed totaled 17,313 for the two billings. Also mailed were 234 certified notices of impending tax lien, 74 certified notices to mortgagees and 36 certified notices of possible deeding. Liens were executed and recorded against 149 properties, representing $319,344.57 in unpaid 1999 property tax (2% of the Tax Warrant). By the close of 2000, this office collected 94% of the full year 2000 tax levy.
I wish a happy and healthy year to everyone and look forward to serving the great people, in the great Town of Hampton.
Sincerely submitted,
Joyce Sheehan Tax Collector
The staff of the Tax Collector's Office. Front to Back: Sylvia Moulton, Dottie Trofatter, Jan Manning, Joyce Sheehan, Glenna Brown.
60 TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31. 2000
DEBITS 2000 1999 UNCOLLECTED TAXES, JANUARY 1, 2000 Property Taxes $1,536,046.40 Yield Tax 598.48 TAXES COMMITTED IN 2000: Property Taxes $30,783,914.96 Land Rent 68,605.50 298.39 Land Use Change Tax 13,500.00 OVERPAYMENT: Property Taxes 100,005.28 56,064.75 Land Rent 1,651.27 Interest Collected-Delinquent Tax 25,895.85 104,024.71 TOTAL DEBITS $30,993,572.86 $1,697,032.73
CREDITS REMITTED TO TREASURER Property Taxes $29,225,726.88 $1,206,800.03
Tax Converted to Lien 319,344.57 Land Rent 68,659.27 298.39 Yield Taxes 598.48 Land Use Change Tax 13,500.00 Interest 25,895.85 67,288.46 Int. & Costs Converted to Lien 36,736.25 ABATEMENTS MADE: Property Tax 20,775.70 65,966.55 Land Rent 1,597.50
UNCOLLECTED TAXES. DEC. 31. 2000 Property Tax 1,637,417.66 TOTAL CREDITS $30,993,572.86$ 1.697.032.73
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT OF LIENS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 DR. 1999 1998 1997 1996 Unredeemed Liens,
January 1, 2000 $356,080.82 $257,987.20 125,996.07 12,521.54 Liens Executed during Fiscal Year Int. & Costs Collected 4,525.94 23,304.03 36,978.72 5,623.15 TOTAL DEBITS $360.606.76 $281.291.23 $162.974.79 $18.144.69
CR. Remittances to Treasurer: Redemptions $125,281.48 $138,843.77 $112,731.79 $3,376.85 Interest & Costs 4,525.94 23,304.03 36,978.72 5,623.15 Unredeemed Liens, Dec. 31, 2000 230,799.34 119,143.43 13,264.28 9,144.69 TOTAL CREDITS $360,606.76 $281,291.23 $162,974.79 $18,144.69 61 TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 2000
The year 2000! We never thought we would see it and here it is gone already. We managed get through the Y2K issue without too many trouble spots. A few hitches crept up here and there, but nothing that couldn't be overcome. The first few weeks of the year were spent getting settled into our new surroundings. But as things got familiar we became more and more comfortable in our new space. We now have three customer windows and just in time for the presidential primary. It was the first of four elections in 2000. It seemed that as soon as one was over we began gearing up for the next. The biggest was the General Election in November and we processed over 1 100 absentee ballots (and not a chad among them.) Car registrations are at an all time high reflecting the state of the economy during the first half of the year. The volume settled down towards the last quarter but still bringing in an income of $2,383,318. That represents over 20,000 motor vehicle permits issued and 19,000 registrations done in Hampton. Renewal forms are mailed for each month. Please be sure that we have your correct address. The state has finally issued the long awaited Conservation Plates. The fee is $30.00 for numbered plates and an additional $25.00 for initial plates. They are available at the sub-stations and are being issued for new vehicles or at time of renewal only. The new title law requires that all vehicles 1989 or newer be titled and older vehicles must have proper documentation. Besides the bill of sale, the registrant must provide this office with a copy of the previous owner's NH registration, a valid out of state title, or a completed inspection form. Necessary paperwork may be picked up at the Town Clerk's office. st Dog licenses are due by the last week in April. After June 1 there is an eleven-dollar fine on all unregistered dogs. This was imposed by the Town Meeting of 1994. Currently, we have 1100 dogs registered with another 250 due for their first tags by April. Please bring proof that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies and if the animal has been altered, certificate of neutering or spaying. Once we have a record of the animal on file, subsequent licensing may be done by mail. As usual, we ask that you provide us with a stamped self-addressed envelope. We had a record year for boat registrations. More residents are realizing that the fees stay in the town when the boats are registered through our office. This year we collected almost $8500 for the town. Remember that the forms need to be signed by the boat owner, so they must be done in person. Effective January 2002 the state will require all operators of a boat with a motor greater than 15 horsepower to complete a boating safety course. This certification process will begin with those owners born January 1, 1983 or later to be certified by January 1, 2002 and continuing until all boaters are certified by January 1, 2008. We have a schedule for times and locations of all classes. Remitted to Treasurer 2000 Dogs-State 2,460.50 Vitals-State 10,138.00 Motor Vehicle Permits 2,383,318.50 Local Title Fee 8,370.00 Municipal Agent Fee 47,158.50 Dogs-Town 4,956.50 Boats 8,489.91 UCCs 7,419.50 Vitals-Town 3,111.00 Misc. 8,612.77 Total 2,484,035.18 As always my sincere thanks to Deputy Betty Poliquin; bookkeeper, Joyce Williams; and assistant, Davina Larivee whose constant effort and dedication makes the office run smoothly and to the residents of Hampton for their continued support.
Respectfully submitted, Arleen E. Andreozzi, Town Clerk
62 The staff of the Town Clerk's Office is always ready to assist you with your vehicle registrations, voter registrations, resident parking permits, dog licenses, marriage licenses, boat registrations, and much more.
The Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Council prepared a wonderful "Harry Potter" float for the holiday parade.
63 .
CEMETERY REPORT
Regretfully 2000 was our busiest year to date with over 100 burials. While we fully understand that we can never make this experience pleasant for families, we do our very best to make the process as easy as possible.
Our belief is that a cemetery is really a place for the living more that the dead, in so much as this is where people come to remember loved ones who have moved on. Our goal as caretakers is to present the cemetery in such a manner as to allow people to feel at peace when they come to visit, and remember. Being a public cemetery we are limited by budget restrictions, and are not able to give all the care we would like, but I do believe we do the very best with what we have, and for that I am forever grateful to all the wonderful, and dedicated people who work in our cemeteries. On behalf of all of them I wish the citizens of Hampton, a happy and healthy 2001 "the cause lives on, and the dream shall never die" Sen. Edward Kennedy
Respectfully submitted,
Danny J. Kenney Cemetery Director
The Ring Swamp Cemetery was laid out in 1797 and was the town's second public burial ground. 64 CONSERVATION COMMISSION
During this past year our Commission has reviewed and made recommendations on twenty-one NHDES Wetland Bureau applications, nineteen Special Permit applications, and five Planning Board referrals. We also worked with a few residents to correct wetland violations on their properties. As always, we are here to help guide you through the tedious process of wetland applications and answer any questions you may have regarding open space or wetland issues in our Town. Again this year we have been involved in a variety of projects. During the winter we were involved with Project SERVE, Students for Environmental Resource Volunteerism & Education, working directly with Winnacunnet High School Senior Seminar students. Ashlee Palmer and Nancy Devine were graded on their research, published newspaper articles, and gave a formal presentation to our Commission on the subject of Salt Marsh Restoration in Hampton. Meghan Flemming organized and conducted an open space survey. This survey not only provided us with the information that the overwhelming majority of Hampton residents are in favor of preserving open space, but also how to fund the purchase of conservation land and conservation easements, and what activities should take place on this land. These students did an outstanding job and were a delight to work with.
Ellen Goethel is in the process of finalizing plans for the Island Path Educational Area. Mr. Foss has agreed to donate over $10,000 as a part of the mitigation package for the Foss Manufacturing Company's proposed expansion. This will enable the Commission to apply for grant money to cover the cost of this project. The plans will be presented to the Board of Selectmen and will be available at the Town Office, Lane Library, and from all Conservation Commission members as soon as they have been completed. We have acquired a couple of conservation easements as part of the mitigation packages for development. The largest was a 46+ acre parcel on the Foss property and the other is a parcel in the Woodland Estates of Hampton off
Woodland Road. Another part of the Foss mitigation package is the donation of $50,000 to our Conservation Land Fund. This is to be used solely for the purchase of conservation land, open space. According to
Meghan's survey, this is exactly what the people of Hampton want! After years of dedicated effort, Bonnie Thimble saw her Johnny Appleseed Elm Tree project come to life. Six disease resistant American Liberty Elm trees were planted in Hampton. We are grateful to Bonnie for her persistence in this project, to Marilyn Wallingford of the Shade Tree Commission for her guidance in finding a home for the trees, and to Darren Patch, Parks Coordinator for planting the trees, and all involved in their care. If anyone is interested in purchasing an elm tree or needs information regarding the forty lots at the Victory Garden, just call Bonnie! Did you know that the Victory Garden had the honor of being on the Garden Tour again this year? We are so proud! Although our Commission was not directly involved in the dune restoration near the end of Boston
Avenue, we want to mention it here. Our thanks to Cathy Silver and Sylvia Kuzminski, teachers at Winnacunnet High School, for all of their efforts in this most important project. These teachers managed to educate the public as well as their students as to the immense value of the dunes. The Rockingham County Conservation Commission has joined us in pursuing a solution to the erosion problems along Eel Ditch. The NRCS has completed its engineering study of the velocity and directions of the water flows in the area. With these results in hand, possible alternative solutions can be examined and the best one pursued. This project is on our priority list because there are quite a few residents who are losing property along Eel Ditch. Residents abutting the Charles Street marsh and the swale along the parking lot leading to the culverts will be pleased to see the restoration of the marsh and the swale commence. In conjunction with the Highland
Avenue reconstruction, our Commission is not only restoring the marsh which will correct the mosquito problem there, but we are replacing the tide gate at the Brown Avenue intersection with a new self-regulating tide gate. This new gate regulated incoming waters while allowing waters to exit the area. This new gate and culvert across Brown Avenue will be funded with salt marsh restoration money from the article that you support every year and the many agencies that contribute with grant money. We were proud to present WHS graduate and Hampton resident Kenton Geer, our second annual scholarship. Kenton is pursuing his studies at the Maine Maritime Academy. Rachel Caylor of the Hampton Academy Junior High was presented with the Conservation Commission plaque for her efforts in the adoption of a recycling program and other conservation projects. Congratulations Kenton and Rachel and continued success in your studies. This marks the end of another busy and productive year for our Commission. Ralph Fatello, Dan
Gangai, Ellen Goethel, Nancy Olney, Bonnie Thimble, Peter Tilton, Jr., and alternates Dr. Ralph Falk and Fred Palazzolo, and our dedicated secretary Sue Launi, join me in thanking all Town Officials, Boards, and Commissions for their help and support in all our endeavors throughout the year. It's been our pleasure to serve, and we look forward to continuing our conservation efforts in the new year.
Vivianne Marcotte Chairperson
66 REPORT OF THE HERITAGE COMMISSION
The Heritage Commission was involved in a number or projects during 2000, including preservation efforts, educational endeavors, and documentation of the Pine Grove Cemetery and other sites in the town. Given the lack of a funded budget, the Commission was unable to make progress in the restoration of the blacksmith shop on Barbour Road, but the building has been stabilized, at least temporarily, by necessary repairs and spraying for insects. The major project for the Commission this year was the publication, by Boy Scout Troop 177, of a booklet, "Markers of the Pine Grove Cemetery, Hampton, New Hampshire." The booklet is an expansion of one produced in 1999 as part of the Eagle Scout Project by Joshua McDonald, sponsored by the Heritage Commission. The booklet, the text of which was written by Chairman Elizabeth Aykroyd, documents all existing markers in the cemetery, illustrating some of the most significant stones. In celebration of the publication of the booklet, an October program consisting of a guided tour of the cemetery by local expert Glenn Knoblock, followed by a spaghetti dinner prepared by Jim McAden was attended by more than 100 people. The Commission hopes that the tour and the availability of the booklet will draw attention to the historic importance of this and other old cemeteries in the town.
During the year the Commission opened the Oliver Godfrey Blacksmith Shop on Barbour Road for viewing during the Historical Society's Garden Tour in August and participated in the Founders Day activities in October. A granite sign was acquired to mark the blacksmith shop so that it is no longer the "anonymous building" next to the Victory Garden. . B3B,K
The Commission also provided input to those agencies working on the Hampton Beach Master Plan and to the Rockingham Planning Commission's work on a new Coastal Historic Byway. The requests for the information underlined the need for a good inventory of significant places and buildings in Hampton, and these inventories will be the main emphasis for the Commission in the next year.
Elizabeth Aykroyd, Chairman Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk Maryanne McAden, Secretary Brian Warburton, Selectmen's Representative Bonnie Thimble, Conservation Commission Liaison Stephen Maclnnes Dan Nersesian Bruce Nickerson Roger Syphers Sharon Mullen, Alternate Ansell Palmer, Alternate Fred Rice, Alternate 67 HAMPTON HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Acting in an advisory capacity, the Highway Safety Committee is charged with the responsibility of encouraging, recommending and supporting highway safety programs to minimize both the occurrence and the severity of traffic accidents on all streets and highways within the Town of Hampton. The Committee receives request concerning highway safety from town residents, the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, as well as from other committees and departments within the town. These requests are than evaluated, surveys and/or audits are than performed, and final recommendations are submitted to the Board of Selectmen. The following are but two examples of the type of projects performed by the Committee. Over the past several years, numerous traffic control signs have been erected throughout the Town. These signs have been put up by residents, storeowners, property owners, and, in some cases, even town departments. In many case however, these signs were put up without first obtaining town approval. The Committee has been researching each traffic control sign to determine if it is backed by a town ordinance and has recently submitted a list of twenty-five sign locations to the Board of Selectmen with recommendations that they be recognized by town ordinance. With a history of many traffic accidents, the intersection of Winnacunnet Road and Landing Road was determined to be a potential traffic hazard for motorist and pedestrians alike. In order to make certain that each member of the Committee was completely familiar with the traffic patterns, auditing of this intersection was performed over a period of several weeks. Recommendations for changes were submitted to the Board and, since completion, has resulted in a much safer intersection.
The Committee again wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the members of the Board of Selectmen, the Hampton Police Department, the Hampton Fire Department, and the Department of Public Works for their fine assistance in maintaining safe streets and highways within the Town of Hampton.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred I. Greenfeld, Chairman Jane Cameron, Secretary Robert Ross Dean Ellis Fred Palazzolo Judith Park
Chairman Brian Warburton and Police Chief William Wrenn enjoyed their "chilly" participation in the first annual "Penguin Plunge" at Hampton Beach to raise funds for the Special Olympics. LEASED LAND REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
During 2000, the Commission approved cash sales for four of the town-owned lots of land at the beach. These were previously leased to private parties for residential, commercial and mixed-use structures. Six meetings were held during the year with one complicated sale being the subject of three of those meetings. The lots sold at fair market value at the time of the sale.
The approved sales were for the following lots:
31 K Street 5,000 sq.ft. Business Seasonal District $65,000
99 Ashworth Avenue 3,200 sq.ft. Business Seasonal District $50,000
47 Ocean Boulevard 4,410 sq.ft. Business Seasonal District $61,000
18 Epping Avenue 2,015 sq.ft. Residence B District $55,750
A total of $231,750 was realized, which is to be deposited into the Real Estate Trust Fund under State Law (Chapter 3, Laws of 1983). The income earned from that fund's investments by the Trustees of the Trust Funds benefits the property tax rate each year. Of the original 650 Town leased lots under the Leased Land Sales Program, 56 remain unsold and all but six of those are in the south beach area. The Town's Deputy Assessor, Angela Boucher, continues to be the Executive Branch's liaison to the Commission. We thank her for the staff support of our activities.
Glyn P. Eastman, Chairman
Arthur J. Moody, Clerk Raymond E. Alie Hollis W. Blake John F. Woodburn
69 MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION
The Hampton Mosquito Control Commission acts as the Town's liaison with our pest control contractor. Our contractor is Municipal Pest Management of York, Maine. The majority of our mosquito control is done through larviciding, trying to kill mosquitoes while still in the larvae stage. After the mosquitoes mature, the control is done by truck spraying. Contrary to popular belief, truck spraying only kills mosquitoes that actually come in contact with the sprayed pesticides. There is no "residual" effect. The truck spraying is also regulated very strictly by the state. Trucks must not exceed a certain speed while spraying, and air temperature, wind speed, mosquito population and precipitation must be within set guidelines. Salt marsh restoration also aids in natural mosquito control, as small fish called mummichogs inhabit the restored marshes and eat mosquito larvae. As the year began, the Hampton Mosquito Control Commission dwindled to one member due to the resignation of one member and another position that was already vacant. Jean McGee and Warren Leavitt volunteered and were subsequently appointed to fill the open positions. As the summer progressed, concern began to increase concerning West Nile virus, which was discovered in the greater Boston area, and later in the summer it was confirmed that it has spread into New Hampshire. The vast majority of mosquitoes in Hampton are "salt Marsh" mosquitoes, which do not carry the West Nile virus; Municipal Pest Management collected and tested mosquitoes from various locations throughout Hampton and the seacoast and has not found any mosquitoes infected with the virus. They have also kept us informed regularly concerning new information and developments with State agencies. Please feel free to contact any of the Commission members if you have any questions or comments concerning mosquito control.
Respectfully submitted,
John Skumin, Chairman
NOTE: Residents that find dead birds, in particular crows that appear to have died from natural causes (not as a result of another animal or vehicle) are asked to call the Animal Control Officer, Peter MacKinnon at 929-4444 to report the location.
70 PLANNING BOARD
The year 2000 saw busy activity for the Planning Board with continued residential growth fueling varied applications. The March election saw Peter Olney re-elected and Sharlene Hurst joining the Board. When the Board reorganized, Sharlene was elected Clerk, Peter elected Vice-Chair and the writer elected Chair. Jim Workman, our immediate past Chair, was elected Selectman and we are fortunate to have him bringing his Planning Board experience with him as he sits with us as the Selectmen Representative. We also want to recognize the help and service that our three alternates, Sandy Buck, Dan Trahan and Craig Salomon give us. They are on call to replace absent members, usually on short notice, and are of inestimable help. The administrative affairs of the Board continue to be well managed by our dedicated part-time Administrative
Assistant, Janet Perkins. The functioning of the Board in accordance with statutes and regulations is due in part to her experience and expertise. This year saw a major change in the staffing of the Board. Tracy Lang, our long-time Circuit Rider Planner from the Rockingham Planning Commission, stepped down in August as the RPC and the Town revised their working relationship. With Tracy no longer available, the Town hired Jennifer Kimball as its first full-time Planner in September. The Board retained John Chagnon on an interim basis through November to provide planning and engineering back-up for Jennifer through the transition period. We want to acknowledge
John's help and expertise. Jennifer has stepped right in to her new duties and is working well with other Town Departments as they relate to the continued flow of new applications coming before the Board. We expect her several year's experience as a staff engineer at King County, Washington State to serve her well here. With the Town Meeting approval of $50,000 for a Hampton Beach Area Study, the Town was able to match similar amounts from the Coastal Grant Program and the State Department of Resources and Economic Development so that $150,000 combined became available for funding a major Hampton Beach Area Master
Plan Study. The Cecil Group of Boston has been selected to do the study and has already issued its first Draft Existing Status Report. The Final report in early 2001 may provide an important addition to the Town's Master Plan.
In the year 2000, the Board approved eight subdivision applications, adding 22 new lots. The largest plan added 15 lots with the newly created Woodland Estates of Hampton. The Board also approved six minor lot line adjustments and five site plans. Under the site plan review, Hampton Meadows added 35 additional units on Drakeside Road and the former Blue Lantern Motel on High Street was demolished and 20 two- bedroom condominiums were approved. The Board also heard and approved five Use Changes, 13 Special Permits and three condominium conversions. The Planning Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month with addition evenings when warranted. We invite all to attend or view its proceedings on the local cable television channel.
Respectfully submitted
Thomas J. Gillick, Jr., Chairman
71 TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS
For 2000, a net of $840,377.53 was earned by the Real Estate Trust Fund for the General Fund to reduce the property tax rate. Since its small beginnings in 1984, that fund alone has benefited tax rates by nearly $14 million in Town revenue. The principal of that fund, derived from the sale of Town-owned lots of land at the beach, now stands at $13,640,902.82 (This does not include $231,750 due from the Town for four deeds signed by the Selectmen in 2000.)
With the purchase of Banknorth, the parent company of bank of New Hampshire merged its Trust and Investment Services department with the Stratevest Group, the trust and investment subsidiary of Banknorth Group. Thus, the Trustees' investment, bookkeeping and reporting functions for the RETF continue to be performed in Concord by the same representatives, but under the Stratevest name. Although the Town no longer finances lessees' purchases of the leased lots, there remain 15 outstanding mortgages with a total principal amount due in coming years of nearly $175,000. Many were paid off in 2000, most of them early (at one time, there were over one hundred mortgages held by the Town under the Leased Land Sales Program of 1982). The Trustees also have fiduciary management responsibility for several older and smaller trust funds. These include: Cemetery Perpetual Care (72 individual trusts), the Cemetery Burial Trust Fund, "poor" funds, Lane Memorial Library trusts and the "Soup" Campbell Children's Sports Scholarship Trust. In addition, four Capital Reserve Funds for the Town and the Beach Precinct special taxing district (two each) are invested by the Trustees.
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O rH o o o O \D ' d d d O in s muj a: e. § 8.3 ?-a a i s .a «b r BOO a h 3 go en 1-3 SB W E E* H P. s 0* en 73 USS HAMPTON (SSN 767) ANNUAL REPORT In May 2000 the relationship between the Town and it's namesake nuclear attack submarine USS HAMPTON (SSN 767) became stronger as a delegation from Hampton attended, at personal expense, the formal change of command ceremony Norfolk, VA. The delegation members were was Chairman Brian Warburton, Vice Chairman William 'Skip' Sullivan, Selectman James Workman, Town Manager James Barrington, and myself. Under a bright clear sky, the emotional, and sometimes humorous, ceremonies were held at Pier twenty-three, Naval Station, Norfolk. The submarine was decked out in flags and bunting as the Navy Band played under a canopy on the pier. The crew stood in formation in dress white uniform. Captain John M. Bird, Commander, Submarine Squadron Eight, was the main speaker and awarded outgoing Commander Michael J. Matthes the Legion of Merit for distinguished service. Under Matthes command, the USS HAMPTON completed a six-month Mediterranean Sea/Persian Gulf deployment as part of the USS ENTERPRISE Battle Group. Capt. Bird presented USS HAMPTON with the Navy Unit Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy and the Killian Award by the President of the United States Intelligence Advisory Committee. Incoming Commander John L. Lovering of Virginia Beach, VA assumed command. Cdr. Lovering has served as Executive Officer of the USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735) (GOLD) completing three deterrent patrols. At the reception following the ceremonies, I presented both commanders with a large framed color photo of the USS HAMPTON moving up the Piscataqua River during her arrival in August 1999. Chairman Warburton presented them with inscribed Hampton, NH mugs. Cdr. Lovering was invited for a visit to Hampton, NH. wr In September, while the USS HAMPTON was in Groton, CT for pre-deployment training exercises, Cdr. Lovering brought thirty members of his crew to town for a day of fun and eating. The hastily arranged day began with Cdr. Lovering presenting town officials with a namesake plaque thanking them for hosting the crew. A trolley tour of the seacoast was provided by Tom Higgins and narrated by Dyana Lassonde. Joe Kurt of Joe's Meats warmly greeted the commander and crew and provided luncheon. In the evening, the white-uniformed sailors were hosted to at dinner by the Higgins family of the Whales Tale Restaurant. Cdr. Lovering, on behalf of the crew, presented myself and Chairman Warburton with "Save the Day" coins symbolic of actions performed to save the USS HAMPTON from peril. It was the first time the coins were presented to civilians. Mike and Suzanne Roy provided lodging for the crew at the Flagship Motor Inn. In addition, Seacoast Coca-Cola, Dunkin' Donuts of North Hampton, Gerry Dignam and Tom Donaldson contributed to the day's festivities. Cdr. Lovering has notified Atlantic Fleet Command of plans for the USS HAMPTON, following a six-month deployment, to visit the seacoast in the summer 2001. The crew is very anxious to play the traditional softball game against the Town police and fire departments. Respectfully submitted, Edward 'Sandy' Buck Chairman The town, represented by Selectman Jim Workman, Town Manager James Barrington, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Brian Warburton and Chairman of the USS HAMPTON Committee Sandy Buck accept a commemorative plaque from Commander John L. Lovering of the USS HAMPTON. 75 WELCOME TO THESE NEW EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF HAMPTON Kevin Schultz, Building Inspector Dorothy Trofatter, Receptionist Rene Boudreau, Program Coordinator Alice Macgregon, Receptionist Darren Patch, Parks Coordinator Ken Golden, Public Works 76 Kimberly Sullivan, Clint Boudreau, Public Works Police Communications Specialist ft * ! Mike Carle, Public Works Barry Buczek, Police Patrolman iiiin«i'llif\ Steve McNally, Public Works Kimberly Stanley-Tasker Police Communications Specialist — -) __ i *2L Mark Richardson, Transfer Station Jennifer A. B. Kimball, Town Planner . 77 INRECOGNITION The Town of Hampton would like to recognize the following Town employees who have retired from Town service this year. The Town of Hampton has been extremely fortunate to have such loyal, dedicated and talented employees. They will be missed both professionally and as friends. John Walker, Town Moderator Eight years of service Jack Goodwin, Captain Hampton Fire Department Twenty-five years of service Robert Towler, Sergeant Police Department Twenty-seven years of service Carolyn Petit Police Communications Specialist Twenty- four years of service 78 TOWN OF HAMPTON NEW HAMPSHIRE TOWN WARRANT & TOWN BUDGET 2001 As amended at Deliberative Session Feb. 3, 2001 TOWN OF HAMPTON STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 2001 TOWN WARRANT To the Inhabitants of the Town of Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, and State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in town affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at eight-thirty o'clock in the forenoon in the auditorium at Winnacunnet High School on Saturday, February 3, 2001 for the first session on the Annual Town Meeting for the transaction of all business other than voting by official ballot. In accordance with the action in Article 14 in the 1996 Town Warrant (pursuant to RSA 40: 13) the second session of the Annual Meeting to elect officers by official ballot, to vote on questions required by law to be inserted on said official ballot, shall be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at seven o'clock in the forenoon at the Marston School, Marston Way. The polls will not close before eight o'clock in the evening. ARTICLE 1 To choose by non-partisan ballot: One (1) Selectmen for Three Years; One (1) Town Clerk for Three Years; One (1) Trustee of the Trust Funds for Three Years; One (1) Library Trustee for Three Years; One (1) Library Trustee for One Year; Two (2) Planning Board Members for Three Years; One (1) Cemetery Trustee for Three Years; Four (4) Municipal Budget Committee Members for Three Years; Two (2) Municipal Budget Committee Members for Two Years; One (1) Municipal Budget Committee Member for One Year; One (1) Zoning Board of Adjustment Member for Three Years. ARTICLE 2 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article II, Section 2.3 Wetlands Conservation District, Subsection 2.3.3.B.7. by adding a new subsection "d" to read: "The crossing will be at the point of least impact to the Wetlands Conservation District". The existing "d" shall become "e." ARTICLE 3 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article IV, Table II, Subsection 4.4 by adding a new Footnote appropriately numbered stating "Building Height shall be measured in accordance with Article I, Section 1.6". Reference to Footnote 12 and 13 will be deleted. ARTICLE 4 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article IV, Table II by adding a reference to Footnote 9 at the top of the Table. ARTICLE 5 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article VIII, Multi-Family Dwelling, Subsection 8.1.1 by deleting the entire subsection and accompanying Footnote 1 1 (Article IV, Table II). ARTICLE 6 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board to erection, alteration or amend Article I, Section 1 . 1 , to read: "Any person, before commencing work on the demolition of any building or structure : or the erection of a perimeter/boundary fence, must first obtain a permit duly granted for such purpose by the Building Inspector authorized by the Board of Selectmen to issue such permits." ARTICLE 7 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article IV, Table II Subsections 4.5.2 and 4.5.3, by adding a new Footnote appropriately numbered stating: "Any accessory building being 100 square feet or less in size and not greater than 12 feet in height shall meet a minimum setback of four feet on both sides and rear of the property line in all zones, but must maintain the minimum required front property line setback in the zone said accessory building is being located. A maximum of two auxiliary buildings may be installed and/or erected on any one lot." ARTICLE 8 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 7 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article II, Section 2.1, Zoning Map by amending the zoning district from RAA to Industrial for three parcels of land known as Map 8, Lots 1 and 2, and Map 7, Lot 3. These parcels are bounded on the west by the State of New Hampshire Route 101, Route 111 highways or interchange rights of way, on the north by the boundary line between the Town of Hampton and North Hampton, Exeter and Stratham, and on the south by the State of New Hampshire Route 101 highway right of way. ARTICLE 9 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 8 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article II, Section 2.1, Zoning Map by amending the zoning district from RAA to Industrial for all the properties which are bounded on the west by the State of New Hampshire Route 101, Route 111 highways or interchange rights of way, and on the east by the State of New Hampshire Route 95 highway right of way and on the north by the boundary line between the Town of Hampton and North Hampton, Exeter and Stratham, and on the south by the State of New Hampshire Route 101 highway right of way. ARTICLE 10 Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 9 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend Article II, Section 2.4.3, Special Flood Hazard Area, Definitions. To amend or add the following definitions: a) To amend the definition of "Area of special flood hazard" by adding the following sentence to the end of the current definition: "The area is designated as zone A on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) and is designated on the FIRM as zones: A, B, A0, A2, V2, and V3." " b) To add the following definition: Floodplain or Flood-prone area means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source (see definition of "Flooding")." " c) To amend the definition of "Structure" to read Structure means for floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home." " d) To add the following definition: Water surface elevation means the height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, (or other datum, where specified) of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains." ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate an additional sum of $5,900,000 $900,000 to be combined with the prior approved bond (Article 8 of the 2000 Town Meeting) for the construction of a Police Facility on public property at Brown Avenue Extension which was approved by Article 8 of the 2000 Town Mooting and to fund all activities related to the construction. These additional funds, made necessary by increases in construction cost during the delays caused by litigation to determine the constitutionality of the law under which the bonds were approved. The additional funds to be raised through the issuance of bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $5,900,000 $900,000 under and in compliance with provisions of the Municipal Finance Act pursuant to RSA Chapter 33, Municipal Finance Act, as amended; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to effect the issuance, negotiations, sale, and delivery of such bonds or notes as shall be in the best interest of the Town of Hampton, and to simultaneously rescind any authority which may have b een granted by Article 8 of the 2000 Town Mooting which gave a majority affirmative vote in excess of 3/5 but not in excess of 2/3 . (3/5 vote required) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 12 Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles, the amount set forth in the budget posted with the warrant, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $17,262,984? Should this article be defeated, the operating budget shall be $17,245,637 which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town Meeting or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. NOTE: Warrant Article 12 (Operating Budget Article) does not include special warrant articles 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31; and individual articles 13, 19, 21, 23, 24, and 27. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to oxcood $363,395 for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hampton Firo Department and all related activitie s ne cessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation of said truck. If approved, the said truck shall not bo placed on order until the acceptance, operational evaluation, and certification is satisfactory and approved by tho Firo Chief for tho nowly delivered pumper presently on order by authorization of tho 2000 Town Mooting vote. To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise $363,395 and appropriate a sum not to exceed $1,113,395 for the purchase of a pumper truck and an aerial ladder truck for the Hampton Fire Department and all related activities necessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation of said trucks. The $363,395 local funds shall serve as the required ten percent local match for grant funding of up to $750,000from the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for purchasing a pumper truck and an aerial ladder truck for the Hampton Fire Department. If the Town receives the grant, the total amount of the project shall not exceed the sum of $1,1 13,395. If the Town does not receive the grant, the $363,395 shall be used for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hampton Fire Department and all related activities necessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation ofsaid truck. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 14 Shall the Town raise and appropriate $350,0000 to contribute to the Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund established by Article 16 of the 1998 Town Meeting pursuant to the provisions of RSA 35:1? The balance in the fund as of December 31, 2000 is approximately $450,000 plus interest. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 15 Shall the town appropriate only the sum of $500,000 from revenues generated from the Hampton Emergency Medical Services Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 15 of the 2000 Town -3A- Meeting from funds generated from ambulance and emergency medical services calls for providing, improving, and/or enhancing ambulance and emergency medical services? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 16 Shall the town appropriate only the sum of $250,000 from revenues generated from the Hampton Private Detail Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 17 of the 2000 Town Meeting from funds generated by police and fire department private details to fund police and fire department private details? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 17 Shall the town appropriate only the sum of $250,000 from revenues generated from the Hampton Recreation Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 19 of the 2000 Town Meeting from revenues generated from recreation department programs and activities, to fund programs and activities through the recreation and parks department? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 18 Shall the town appropriate only the sum of $45,000 from revenues generated from the Hampton Cable TV Local Origination Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 21 of the 2000 Town Meeting from funds generated from the Cable TV local origination franchise agreement funds for the purpose of upgrading, expanding, and enhancing the development of the local origination channel? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 19 To soo if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise $110,050 and appropriate a gum not to oxcood $860,050 for the installation of a diesel exhaust emissions system, now emergency generator, and other health and safety renovations of Firo Station number 2 located at 110 Winnacunnot Road.—The $1 10,050 local funds shall serve as the required ton percent local match for grant funding of up to $750,000 from tho Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the purpose of a fire station expansion and renovation of offices, living quarters, and/or apparatus space. If tho Town receives tho grant, tho total amount of tho project shall not exceed the aum of $860,050. If the Town does not receive tho grant, the $110,050 shall bo used for the installation of a diesel exhaust emissions system, new emergency generator, and other health and safer}' renovations of Firo Station number 2 located at 1 10 Winnacunnot Road. To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $110,050 for the installation of a diesel exhaust emissions system, new emergency generator, and other health and safety renovations ofFire Station number 2 located at 140 Winnacunnet Road. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to appropriate only $75,000.00 from the special revenue fund (made up of 20% of the gross lease and rental from Town's parking areas located within Hampton Beach Village District) for the purpose allocated by Warrant Article #41 (1996). The purpose of these funds is to install lighting on Highland Ave. and any contingencies which may be related to the Highland Ave. project. Any funds not used in the Highland Ave. project will be spent on engineering costs on Ashworth Ave. This is a non-lapsing article under RSA 32:7 VI, and shall not lapse until 2005. This Warrant Article will not affect the Town's tax rate it is simply to allocate where the funds shall be spent. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 21 Shall the Town raise $50,000 and appropriate $200,000 to fund Project Impact: Building a Disaster Resistant Community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency will contribute $150,000 as part of a Project Impact Grant for a total project cost of $200,000. This grant will be used to create an all- hazard mitigation plan, develop Project Impact partnerships for longevity of the project, assess Hampton's risks for natural disasters, prioritize the Town's needs based on the risk assessment, and develop programs to mitigate these risks and needs. The Town's departmental staff labor and any equipment costs used to complete this project can be used to offset the Town's expense. This "Project Impact Community" designation has been received by the Town of Hampton from FEMA, and implementation is dependent upon the local match (cash and/or in-kind). Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 22 This warrant is to raise and appropriate funds for the continuation of an asphalt sidewalk from Stowecroft Road to St. Cyr Drive. The sidewalk would provide a safe passageway for people from two neighborhoods along Exeter road to adjoining neighborhoods as well as the center of Town. The cost is approximately $40,000. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 23 Shall the Town raise $33,466 and appropriate $133,866 to fund flood mitigation projects that will eliminate or reduce repetitive losses caused by flooding as outlined in the Town's Flood Mitigation Plan? The Federal Emergency Management Agency will contribute $100,400 as part of a Flood Mitigation Assistance Project Grant for a total project cost of $133,866. This grant will target two of the listed project areas: Area #13 (The Island Area) and Area #15 (Plaice Cove Area). The project will include two phases: an engineering study to perform a detailed flood risk assessment and provide a series of recommendations to reduce the impacts of floods, and project construction, which will be based on the results of the engineering study. This appropriation is contingent upon receipt of the grant award. The Town's departmental staff labor and any equipment costs used to complete this project can be used to offset the Town's expense. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 24 Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $28,000 for the purchase of a % ton cargo van for use as a prisoner transport vehicle and for all related equipment, fees, and/or accessories necessary for the setup of said vehicle. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee -5A- ARTICLE 25 Shall the Town of Hampton appropriate only $19,000 to be deposited in the Cemetery Burial Trust Fund, the interest from which will be withdrawn annually and deposited in the Town's General Fund as an offset to the amount appropriated for the maintenance of the cemeteries. This appropriation will not affect the 2001 tax rate. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 26 On petition of Vivianne G. Marcotte for the Conservation Commission and at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Town of Hampton: to raise and appropriate $15,000 for the purpose of continuing the restoration of our degraded salt marshes. This will enable the Conservation Commission to apply for matching funds from the Office of State Planning NH Coastal Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited, Gulf of Maine Council, and other to accomplish projects costing twice this amount and more. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 27 Shall the Town raise and appropriate $6,000 to fund a site plan of the Batchelder Pond area? The Hampton School Board has given permission to the Recreation Advisory Council to develop a plan for possible development of recreational fields on the property owned by the Hampton Schools. The purpose is to construct soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, and tennis facilities. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 28 On petition of Paul M. Wood, 34 Hampton Meadows, Hampton, NH, president of the Hampton Meadows Homeowner's Association, and 25 or more registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $ 5,738.80 $0 to provide curbside municipal trash collection service for the one hundred-eighteen single family homes at Hampton Meadows. Although Hampton Meadows homeowners collectively pay annual real estate taxes of approximately $700,000 to Hampton we do not receive curbside trash collection, a service that is extended to other residents of single-family homes in our town. Passage of this warrant article will include this item as adjusted, in future budgets, and will affect the town tax rate by a fraction of one cent. (By petition) Not Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Not Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 29 On petition of Michael E. Roy, 391 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH and at least twenty-five or more registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will vote to support the Hampton Christmas Parade and related activities and raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 to help defray the expense of the 2001 event. Said funds to be paid to the Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 30 On petition of the Community Diversion Program of Greenland, NH and 25 registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of services provided to the Town of Hampton by providing educational and community service opportunities for at risk adolescents to eliminate the need for court involvement or further court involvement. The Community Diversion Program is a local non-profit agency serving all of eastern Rockingham County. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ' • -6A- ARTICLE 31 On petition of the Seacoast Child Advocacy Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH and 25 registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of services provided to the Town of Hampton by providing a facility and trained forensic interviewers to conduct interviews of children who have been victims of physical and sexual abuse. The center is available to Rockingham County police departments investigating these crimes and is designed to provide a neutral, child sensitive environment. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen Recommended by the Budget Committee ARTICLE 32 Shall the municipality approve the new charter recommended by the charter commission? If this article passes, the five-member Board of Selectmen/Town Manager// 5 member Municipal Budget Committee form of government will be replaced by a nine-member Town Council/Town Manager form of government. The Town Councilors will all be elected at large and will prepare the annual municipal budget and assume all powers and responsibilities of the present Board of Selectmen. The Town Council will also assume the legislative powers of the Town, however, their actions will be subject to the initiative, referendum and recall provisions in the Charter and any bond issues in excess of $500,000 will continue to require a two-thirds ballot vote of the Town's voters, as is the case under the present form of government . The role of the Town Manager, Moderator, Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Treasurer, Trustees of the Trust Funds, Library Trustees, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Cemetery Trustees and Supervisors of the Checklist will remain essentially unchanged. The Hampton Municipal Budget Committee will bo eliminated and the voters will no longer vote on the Town budget. ARTICLE 33 Shall we modify the elderly exemptions from property tax in the Town of Hampton, based on assessed value, for qualified taxpayers, to be as follows: for a person 65 years of age up to 75 years, $50,000; for a person 75 years of age up to 80 years, $70,000; for a person 80 years of age or older $90,000? 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 is owned by such person's spouse, they must have been married for at least 5 years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a net income of not more than $21,000 or, if married, a combined net income of less than $30,000; and own net assets not in excess of $60,000 excluding the value of the person's residence. ARTICLE 34 To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to amend Town Ordinance Article 5 of Chapter 2 of the Codes of Ordinances for the Town of Hampton by 1) replacing former Section 2:502 (e) with a new Section 2:502 (e) to read as follows: "Dogs are not permitted on Town Beaches, in the water, or on Town Parks with the exception that properly leashed dogs may be permitted on Town Parks, as long as they are properly controlled, and do not constitute a nuisance. Provided further, however, no dogs, reptiles or exotic animals are permitted at or within one hundred feet (100') of activities in which an excess of five hundred (500) persons are expected, or, in fact are, in attendance. In this regard, oven properly loaohod dogs are not permitted to attend unless the dog ia providing aupport for a blind poroon (seeing eye dog) service animals as defined by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 are exempt from this Ordinance. Attendance of such animals, at such activities events where a large number of people are expected to congregate shall constitute a public nuisance. Proof of the number of persons expected or attending shall be based upon reports from either the Fire Department or the Police Department." And by increasing the fine pursuant to Section 2:503 to read as follows: Sec. 2:503 Penalty "Any person violating any of the provisions of the by-law shall be guilty of a violation misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be liable to a penalty of not less than One Hundred and 00/100 ($100.00) Dollars nor more than Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 ($250.00) Dollars for each offense." -7A- ARTICLE 35 Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to provide for two polling places in elections and to establish boundaries of the voting districts as provided by RSA 658:10? It is estimated that the additional cost would be approximately $4,350 for each election? ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and finalize agreements for maintaining the area on and around Marelli Park gazebo and in connection therewith to obtain easements from any private property owners who may have an interest in real property located in said area, under such terms and conditions as the Selectmen determine are in the best interest of the Town of Hampton. ARTICLE 37 Shall the Town vote to rescind $457,329 of the authorization of the March 14, 1995 Town Meeting (Article 13) for the Board of Selectmen to issue bonds or notes in borrowing a sum not to exceed $4,986,000 for expenses related to closure of the municipal landfill, a project that has been completed without the need of said $457,329? ARTICLE 38 Shall the Town vote to rescind $2,400,000 of the authorization of the March 14, 1995 Town Meeting (Article 16) for the Board of Selectmen to issue bonds or notes in borrowing a sum not to exceed $2,400,000 for expenses related to the reconstruction of Route 1 (Lafayette Road), a project that has been completed without the need of said $2,400,000.This project was accomplished by funds appropriated by the March 9, 1999 Town Meeting (Article 9)? ARTICLE 39 Shall the Town vote to rescind $735,047 of the authorization of the March 10, 1998 Town Meeting (Article 12) for the Board of Selectmen to issue bonds or notes in borrowing a sum not to exceed $1,400,000 for expenses related to Winnacunnet Road Lift Station improvements, a project that has been completed without the need of said $735,047? ARTICLE 40 On petition of Ansell W. Palmer and twenty five or more registered voters of the Town of Hampton, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of a certain two acres of land adjacent to the James House on Towle Farm Road as shown on a plan prepared by Millette, Sprague, and Colwell, Inc. titled Lot Line Relocation Plan dated Jan. 4, 2001 for the James House Association, Inc., a not for profit organization formed for the sole purpose of preserving and maintaining the 1720s James House. The land being conveyed by this article shall be subject to a condition that it revert to the Town in the event that it ceases to be maintained as a historical site as is the condition with the present James House Association, Inc.'s property. The preparation of the necessary deed and plan and their recording at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds for this land transfer will be handled by the James House Association, Inc. at no cost to the Town of Hampton. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 41 On petition of Wendell C. Ring and at least twenty-four (24) other legal voters of the Town of Hampton, to see if the Town will vote to convey a certain strip of undeveloped land to Wendell C. Ring. Said strip of land is located between the existing land of Wendell C. Ring, 130 High Street (Map #161, Lot #9) and land of the Hampton Cemetery (Map 145,) having twenty-four (24') feet of frontage (+ or -) on High Street with a depth of one hundred eighty (180') feet (+ or -) containing approximately four thousand four hundred twenty-eight (4,428) square feet (+ or -). This strip of land has been maintained and used by the Ring family as their driveway for over seventy (70) years. This transaction to be completed at no cost to the Town of Hampton. (By petition) Recommended by the Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 42 On petition of Eugene Fournier and others - to see if the Town of Hampton will vote to provide trash pick-up for the home-owners of Riverwalk/Drakes Landing, located in the Town of Hampton, New s Hampshire. (By petition) Not recommended by the I ' Session of Town Meeting. Not Recommended by the Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 43 On a petition of Philip W. Serowik and 24 or more other legal voters of the Town of Hampton; to see if the Town will vote to remove deed restriction number 4, relating to the erection of structures from 915 Ocean Boulevard, Tax Map 168, Lot 20 in order to allow the demolition of a six unit motel plus a single family home and replace both structures with a single structure containing three dwelling units, upon approval from the Town of Hampton Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board as needed. Further to authorize and direct the Selectmen to execute, deliver and record notice of this vote at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds at no cost to the town. This lot was formerly leased by the Town and the restriction to be removed was imposed pursuant to Section 5 of the Warrant of the Special Town Meeting held on May 11, 1982. (By petition) HAMPTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN Brian C. Warburton, Chairm; William H. Sullivan, Vice Chairman( jJa-*^ ml a BridleJndle / James A. Workman Bonnie B. Searle A true copy attest: f& p~ C Lia, Brian C. Warburton, Chair' William H. Smlivan, Vice Chairman 6 Bonnie B. Searle MS-7 REVISED 2000 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION MUNICIPAL SERVICES DIVISION P.O. BOX 487, CONCORD, NH 03302-0487 (603)271-3397 BUDGET OF THE TOWN/CITY OF: HAMPTON BUDGET FORM FOR TOWNS WHICH HAVE ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF RSA 32:14 THROUGH 32:24 Appropriations and Estimates of Revenue for the Ensuing Year January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000 or Fiscal Year From to IMPORTANT! Please read RSA 32:5 applicable to all municipalities. 1. Use this form to list the entire budget in the appropriate recommended and not recommended area. This means the operating budget and all special and individual warrant articles must be posted. 2. Hold at least one public hearing on this budget. 3. When completed, a copy or the budget must be posted with the warrant. Another copy must be placed on rile with the town clerk, and a copy sent to the Department or Revenue Administration at the above address. 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LL CO CO X E C H c5 < LL LU X3 o o 03 O Cl 03 03 Cl" < Q. "5> o D. C .C 03 a. H gc in o O E E (0 03 'o Z LU CO ro O Q. 3 Z a. b X CL m CN CO a. LU _J Q. o a. C5 < < < 2 tt H H H < < O O o _i u h- 1- H < CO < CQ m CQ H to 3 3 3 o LU to to CO H _] REPORT OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATE TO THE TOWN OF HAMPTON I appreciate this opportunity to report from the New Hampshire Senate to the residents of Hampton: School funding continues to dominate the agenda. Although the Legislature has yet to agree on a sustainable means of funding the state's share of the cost of education, we have committed the state to financing more than half the cost of the public school system. This is a major divergence from past policy, where more than 90% of this cost was borne by the local property taxpayers. This commitment in itself will fundamentally change the relationship between the state and its municipalities. At an annual cost of $ 1 .4 billion, the public school system represents the largest single expenditure in New Hampshire. Be relieving cities and towns of this burden we hope to provide significant and lasting reductions in local property tax rates. I remain committed to developing an equitable and sustainable means of funding schools that is fiscally responsible and beneficial to the students of New Hampshire. This session I will serve as Vice-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and as a member of the Insurance, Internal Affairs, and Ways and Means Committees. More than 1600 bills have been introduced, including legislation on such important issues as prescription drug pricing, school accountability, personal privacy, affordable housing, and health coverage for the uninsured. If you wish to contact me about these or any other matters I might help you with, I can be reached at the State House by calling 271-2709, or via e-mail: beverlv.hollfngworth(fl>leg. state. nh. us . State Appropriations to the Town of Hampton: Education Funding Type RSA Reference Fiscal Year 2000 Fiscal Year 2001 Building Aid 198:15a- 15h $57,908 $57,908 Special Education 186-C:18,III&IV $16,820 $16,802 Adequate Education 198:38,40 $8,122,015 $8,122,015 Other Funding Type RSA Reference Fiscal Year 2000 Fiscal Year 2001 Environmental 486 $195,475 $195,475 Landfill Closure 149-M:41-50 $ 56,339 $ 56,339 Meals & Room 78-A:26 $252,492 $308,185 Railroad Tax 82:31 $ 1,136 $ 1,136 Revenue Sharing 31-A $143,979 $143,979 Highway Grant 235:23 $197,783 $197,783 Totals $847,204 $902,897 Respectfully submitted, Beverly A. Hollingworth State Senator District 23 79 Births to Hampton Residents - 2000 Child's Date of Place of Father's Mother's Name Birth Birth Name Name Clark, Maxwell Theodore 1/3/00 Exeter, NH Clark, Theodore Clark, Karen Caron, Skyler Winslow 1/4/00 Exeter, NH Caron, Michael Caron, Catherine Caron, Finn Montana 1/4/00 Exeter, NH Caron, Michael Caron, Catherine Arsenault, Travis Andrew 1/12/00 Newburyport, MA Arsenault, Jeffrey Arsenault, Judith Foley, Taylor William 1/14/00 Boston, MA Foley, William Foley, Pamela Cotter, Patrick Joseph 1/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Cotter, Patrick Cotter, Margaret McDonald, Emily Anne 1/18/00 Portsmouth, NH McDonald, John McDonald, Joyce Yeley, Taylor Marie 1/23/00 Portsmouth, NH Yeley, Christopher Yeley, Maria Cutting, Parker Allen 1/26/00 Exeter, NH Cutting, Justin Cutting, Lynn McMahon, Declan David Michael 1/29/00 Exeter, NH McMahon, Michael Lundgren, Lisa Lamers, Christian James 1/31/00 Portsmouth, NH Lamers, Andrew Lamers, Rosemary Higgins, Jacob Michael 2/6/00 Portsmouth, NH Higgins, Michael Higgins, Lisbeth Wall, Mckenzy Ann 2/11/00 Newburyport, MA Wall, Michael Wall, Amy Gaskell, Sadie Elizabeth 2/18/00 Portsmouth, NH Gaskell, Douglas Gaskell, Arlene Whitehead, Hannah Leigh 2/21/00 Portsmouth, NH Whitehead, Kevin Whitehead, Lynnley Abasciano, Jacynth Joy 2/21/00 Exeter, NH Abasciano, Brian Abasciano, Valerie Richardson, Nanci Rose 2/26/00 Haverhill, MA Burgos, Jerry Burgos, Allison Charette, Cameron Michael 2/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Charette, David Charette, Debra Bullard, Elizabeth Marie 2/28/00 Portsmouth, NH Bullard, Scott Bullard, Laura Gams, Alia Purcell 2/28/00 Portsmouth, NH Gams, Nathan Gams Darlou Grant, Emma Marie 3/5/00 Newburyport, MA Grant, Robert Grant, Nancy Hernon, Patrick Colman 3/8/00 Portsmouth, NH Hernon, Michael Hernon, Joanne Crowley, Kiara Patricia 3/17/00 Portsmouth, NH Crowley, Daniel Crowley, Cheryl Sauvageau, Joseph Ryan 3/18/00 Portsmouth, NH Sauvageau, John Sauvageau, Jessica Sweeney, Matthew James 3/20/00 Portsmouth, NH Sweeney, James Ligus, Kathleen DiFruscio, Vanessa Monica 3/25/00 Newburyport, MA Difruscio, John Pacheco, Mary Hale, Nicholas Ryan 3/27/00 Exeter, NH Hale, Lucas Hale, Julie Kahigian, Christina Ashley 3/29/00 Methuen, Ma Kahigian, Mark Kahigian, Diane Apple, Danielle Riva 3/30/00 Exeter, NH Apple, Daniel Brennan, Deirdre Nadeau, Samuel Paul 3/30/00 Newburyport, MA Nadeau, Paul Nadeau, Maria Prive, Mitchell Patrick 3/31/00 Boston, MA Prive, Mark Prive, Lauriann Flemming, Isabel Malia 4/1/00 Portsmouth, NH Flemming, Brent Flemming, Maria Roy, Jamie Carol 4/4/00 Portsmouth, NH Roy, Daniel Roy, Kelly Leblanc, Josef David 4/5/00 Exeter, NH Leblanc, David Leblanc, Linda Poirier, Jacqueline Marie 4/8/00 Exeter, NH Poirier, John Fantini, Rebecca Zagranis, April Jane 4/11/00 Newburyport, MA Zagranis, John Zagranis, Janette Graff, Samuel Howard 4/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Graff, Howard Baker-Graff, Rose Graff, Shelley Rebecca 4/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Graff, Howard Baker-Graff, Rose Child's Date of Place of Father's Mother's Name Birth Birth Name Name Lott-Schlicher, Julian Simon 4/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Schlicher, Bob Lott-Schlicher, Nancy Blaisdell, Hayden Walker 4/20/00 Exeter, NH Blaisdell, Frederick Blaisdell, Nancy Dallacosta, Ace Angelo 4/20/00 Dover, NH Dallacosta, Stephen Dallacosta, Maria Joaquin, Mason Anthony 4/23/00 Exeter, NH Joaquin, Russell Joaquin, Ann-Marie Bansil, Destiny Lynn 4/24/00 Portsmouth, NH Bansil, Emil Bansil, Heather Smedstad, Avery Daniel 4/24/00 Exeter, NH Smedstad, Aric Smedstad, Michelle Aversano, Ashley Therese 4/29/00 Exeter, NH Aversano, Scott Aversano, Kristie Dourdoufis, Madison Reese 5/1/00 Portsmouth, NH Dourdoufis, Peter Dourdoufis, Johnna Murtagh, Shelby Teresa 5/4/00 Exeter, NH Murtagh, Scott Murtagh, Kathleen Caron, Sunni Shilo 5/8/00 Portsmouth, NH Caron, Lanny Caron, Jennifer Bernstein, Elijah Samuel 5/18/00 Exeter, NH Bernstein, Russell Bernstein, Rhonda Sturdivant, Stasia Marie 5/18/00 Salem, MA Sturdivant, William Sturdivant, Tina Young, Faith Rose 5/19/00 Portsmouth, NH Young, Paul Young, Rose Cyr, Josiah Azel 5/20/00 Exeter, NH Cyr, Robert Cyr, Annette Olney, Reuben Bagby 5/2/00 Exeter, NH Olney, Peter Olney, Nancy Leno, Camden James 5/24/00 Exeter, NH Leno, Brian Leno, Tara Gagnon, Kevin Robert 6/2/00 Portsmouth, NH Gagnon, Robbie Gagnon, Dawn Marelli, Riley Jordan 6/2/00 Exeter, NH Marelli, Christopher Marelli, Chantal Valhouli, Tanner John 6/10/00 Exeter, NH Valhouli, Nicholas Valhouli, Leanne Quinlan, Nicholas Dean 6/1 7/00 Newburyport, MA Quinlan, Dean Quinlan, Allison Harrington, Michaela Rose 6/29/00 Portsmouth, NH Harrington, Colin Harrington, Rosemary Schmitz, Cooper Ray 7/13/00 Portsmouth, NH Schmitz, Jeffrey Schmitz, Kari Cawley, Christina Rosemary 7/18/00 Beverly, MA Cawley, Patrick Cawley, Cheryl Merchant, Dylan Forrest 7/19/00 Methuen, Ma Merchant, Daniel Merchant, Monique Fabiani, Paige llyce 7/19/00 Portsmouth, NH Fabiani, Thomas Fabiani, Shari Freitas, Julie Ann 7/20/00 Lawrence, MA Freitas, John Freitas, Deborah Indelicato, Sophia Grace 7/20/00 Exeter, NH Indelicato, Albert Indelicato, Martha Harrington, Eryn Elizabeth 7/21/00 Portsmouth, NH Harrington, Eric Harrington, Lynn Britson, Riley Elizabeth 7/29/00 Exeter, NH Britson, Brian Britson, Katherine Wehrmann, Carolin Grace 7/31/00 Portsmouth, NH Wehrmann, Carsten Wehrmann, Kimberley Minichello, Dimitri Nicholas 8/3/00 Portsmouth, NH Minichello, Nicholas Minichello, Evelyn Gidley, Keegan Donlin 8/5/00 Portsmouth, NH Gidley, Daniel Gidley, Darlene Eichner, Benjamin Michael 8/5/00 Portsmouth, NH Eichner, Kevin Eichner, Susan Newbury, Molly Elise 8/7/00 Exeter, NH Newbury, Brian Newbury, Amy Powers, Sydney Marie 8/8/00 Portsmouth, NH Powers, Timothy Powers, Danielle Morrison, Connor Ryan 8/12/00 Portsmouth, NH Morrison, Todd Morrison, Lynne Valgenti, John Francis 8/13/00 Exeter, NH Valgenti, Francis Valgenti, Bridgit Spence, Joshua Andrew 8/17/00 Portsmouth, NH Maloney, John Spence, Annette Hamblet, William Jean 8/17/00 Exeter, NH Hamblet, Robert Hamblet, Marsha 81 Child's Date of Place of Father's Mother's Name Birth Birth Name Name Welch, Evan Wiliam 8/18/00 Exeter, NH Welch, John Welch, Colleen Birch, Thomas Paul 8/23/00 Exeter, NH Birch, Christopher Birch, Jill Wright, Lindsay Ruth 8/25/00 Dover, NH Wright, Jefferson Wright, Polly Sowers, Alexander Gregory 8/28/00 Portsmouth, NH Sowers, Wayne Sowers, Dana Domingos, Evan Healy 9/1/00 Portsmouth, NH Domingos, Frank Domingos, Christine Cox, Shane Michael 9/2/00 Exeter, NH Cox, Kevin Cox, Gina Lathrop, Devon O'Brien 9/6/00 Exeter, NH Lathrop, William Lathrop, Melissa Burgess, Kayla Rose 9/11/00 Portsmouth, NH Burgess, Ian Burgess, Laura Gaboury, Jackson Lee 9/19/00 Portsmouth, NH Gaboury, Matthew Gaboury, Juliet Noble, Alexander Federick 9/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Noble, James Noble, Amy McMahon, Molly Katherine 9/27/00 Exeter, NH McMahon, Michael McMahon, Jennifer Thomson, William Ross 9/30/00 Exeter, NH Thomson, Michael Thomson, Christine Scott-Robson, Nikki Tredwell 10/06/00 Newburyport, MA Scott-Robson, Edmund Scott-Robson, Ruth Dawes, Greyson Robert 10/06/00 Exeter, NH Dawes, Robert Dawes, Laura Brown, Gillian Delbridge 10/06/00 Portsmouth, NH Brown, Scott Delbridge, Stacy Trempe, Jillian Rose 10/07/00 Exeter, NH Trempe, Aaron Trempe, Michelle Rockwell, Emily Kent 10/10/00 Newburyport, MA Rockwell, Andrew Rockwell, Viviane Nadeau, Henry Clifford 10/18/00 Portsmouth, NH Nadeau, Thomas Nadeau, Katherine Clark, Emma Louise 10/24/00 Portsmouth, NH Clark, Joshua Clark, Kristin Philbrook, Jaime Rebecca 10/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Philbrook, Mark Philbrook, Jeanne Galipeau, Sydney Elizabeth 10/28/00 Exeter, NH Galipeau, Christian Galipeau, Ann Guglielmo, Ethan James 11/08/00 Newburyport, MA Guglielmo, Anthony Guglielmo, Karen Nicholson, Shelby Marie 11/09/00 Portsmouth, NH Nicholson, Douglas Nicholson, Laura Brown, Sean Anthony 11/09/00 Methuen, MA Brown, Kevin Brown, Jennifer Linnehan, Michaela Kathryn 11/09/00 Newburyport, MA Linnehan, Michael Linnehan, Robin Greenberg, Zachary Daniel 11/09/00 Exeter, NH Greenberg, Daniel Greenberg, Emiley Laszewski, Slade Thomas 11/11/00 Portsmouth, NH Laszewski, Thomas Laszewski, Dana Sharpe, Callie Ann 11/20/00 Lawrence, MA Sharpe, Charles Sharpe, Patricia Schaake, Jack Francis 11/22/00 Exeter, NH Schaake, Frederick Schaake, Leah Cropper, Andrew Michael 11/24/00 Portsmouth, NH Cropper, Michael Cropper, Sara Hughes, Madison Lee 12/03/00 Exeter, NH Hughes, Charles Hughes, Stacey Woekel, Ralph Frederick 12/07/00 Newburyport, MA Woekel, Ralph Woekel, Jody Cheney, Noah Alden 12/09/00 Portsmouth, NH Cheney, Christopher Cheney, Cynthia Forcier, Michael Anthony 12/12/00 Boston, MA Forcier, Mark Forcier, Donna Carnaby, Norman Patrick 12/20/00 Exeter, NH Carnaby, Neal Tetens, Erika Bramlitt, Benjamin Robert 12/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Bramlitt, Robert Bramlitt, Elizabeth Children enjoy the new Toddler area at Tuck Field 82 DEATHS OF HAMPTON RESIDENTS - 2000 Decedent's Date of Place of Father's Mother's Name Death Death Name Maiden Name Riley, Frederick T. 1/3/00 Exeter Riley, Frederick Doherty, Catherine Trudeau, Louis W. 1/2/00 Exeter Trudeau, Louis Paquette, Melenia Soper, Mary B. 1/3/00 Hampton Richards, William MacKay, Bertha Falla, Mary E. 1/5/00 Exeter Corcoran, Thomas Clifford, Bridie McComb, Raymond M 1/6/00 Portsmouth McComb, Raymond Morris, Alice Lyons, Philip R. 1/9/00 Exeter Lyons, John Riley, Hazel Pommet, Winifred 1/16/00 Exeter Rogers, Joseph Anderson, Lucy Warren, Edith G. 1/17/00 Exeter Burton, John Tanner, Elisabeth Collins, Thomas H. 1/20/00 Hampton Collins, Henry Hyland, Katherine Fusco, Grace 1/21/00 Portsmouth Danieli, Giuseppe Trombetta, Maria Giroux, Leona R. 1/30/00 Hampton Bartley, L. Owens, Amanda Perreault, Omer J. 2/2/00 Hampton Perreault, Ernest Lagasse, Maria Daneault, Joseph E. 2/3/00 Hampton Daneault, Treffle Thibeault, Alexina Simmons, Robert G, 2/7/00 Hampton Simmons, William Gardner, Donna McLaren, Thomas J. 2/9/00 Exeter McLaren, Thomas Nolan, Delia Meads, James T. 2/15/00 Exeter Meads, George Davis, Eva Maloney, Robert J. 2/18/00 Hampton Maloney, John Healy, Kathleen Watson, Joy F. 2/27/00 Hampton Fitzgerald, Frank Randall, Janet Connolly, Robert J. 2/29/00 Hampton Connolly, John McCarthy, Laura Woods, Gerald T. 2/29/00 Hampton Woods, Fred Doyle, Florence DiBiccari, Bruno 3/3/00 Hampton DiBiccari, Alberto Chicopolo, Leandora Kim, Tae Y 3/4/00 Exeter Kim, Dong Won, Lee Birkl, Margaret 3/5/00 Exeter Mathes, John Lang, Theresa Kane, James J. 3/9/00 Hampton Kane, James Kelleher, Elisabeth Annacone, Phillis M. 3/16/00 Exeter Galluzzo, John Mercurio, Carmella Smith, Roger W. 3/19/00 Exeter Smith, Charles Dionne, Esther Kaminski, Matilda E. 3/25/00 Exeter Ruege, Louis McNulty, Elizabeth Bisplinghoff, Ruth 4/17/00 Hampton Doherty, Murphy Sprague, Linnie Bouchard, John J. 4/18/00 Hampton Bouchard, John Bruneau, Lissie Pepper, Mildred A. 4/19/00 Exeter Husson, Luther Peddle, Cedelia Zadie, Jenny 4/20/00 Exeter Marrewa, Albert Artabane, Lili Barton, Anna B. 4/22/00 Hampton Barry, James Murray, Mary Gagnon, Jeannette B. 5/3/00 Exeter Lavoie, George Jacques, Matilda Forrest, Marjorie, E. 5/3/00 Portsmouth Stagg, William Kirthcart, Anna Hally, John M. 5/7/00 Portsmouth Hally, John Ward, Mary King, Joseph C. 5/8/00 Portsmouth King, Joseph Carney, Mary Bowley, David P. 5/23/00 Exeter Bowley, Alexander Brown, Alice 83 Decedent's Date of Place of Father's Mother's Name Death Death Name Maiden Name Purington, Walter F. 5/25/00 Exeter Purington, Jacob Brown, Annie Macinnis, Edith 6/2/00 Portsmouth Hart, Bernard Buckhorn, Edith Fletcher, Henry W. 6/6/00 Exeter Fletcher, George Lebretton, Mabel Miller, Charles H. 6/6/00 Portsmouth Miller, Charles Beck, Marie Licciardello, Joseph A. 6/7/00 Hampton Licciardello, Salvatore DiMauro, Santa Woodworth, George 0. 6/8/00 Hampton Woodworth, David Forsberg, Ethel Wright, Brian J. 6/9/00 Hampton Wright, Joseph Dussault, Rita Shaw, Dorothy M. 6/10/00 Manchester Shaw, Hollis Hopkins, Cora McKillop, Lawrence J. 6/11/00 Hampton McKillop, Duncan McDonald, Flora Haughton, John D. 6/17/00 Exeter Haughton, Victor Hodges, Jenny Hutchins, Paul W. 6/20/00 Hampton Hutchins, Walter Roberge, Mary Tefft, Joseph T., Jr. 6/20/00 Hampton Tefft, Joseph Corcoran, Margurite Fraser, Jeanette, D. 6/22/00 Exeter Vencis, Anthony Warchol, Rose Gill, Margaret M. 6/25/00 Brentwood Gill, Michael Connolly, Nancy Balboni, Robert P. 6/25/00 Portsmouth Balboni, Peter Zirpolo, Angelina Doyle, James B. 6/27/00 Hampton Doyle, John Keating, Margaret Whiteside, Donna M 6/25/00 Hampton Drouin, Lionel Durfee, Frances Carline, Norma L. 6/30/00 Exeter Warren, Heber Burton, Edith Barlow, Leona 6/30/00 Manchester Speed, Milton Haig, Sara Pouliot, Leo L. 7/19/00 Hampton Pouliot, Phillias Fournier, Roseanna Dion, Mildred V. 7/20/00 Hampton Renner, John Sullivan, Maude Bickford, Irene F. 7/24/00 Hampton Senechal Wilbur Plante, Aurore Chisholm Charles W. 7/28/00 Exeter Chisholm, William Wilkins, Bertha Greene, Foster L. 7/28/00 Hampton Greene, Edgar Case, Maude Coleman, Paul 7/29/00 Hampton Coleman, Frederick Slamin, Mary Peterson, Ruth C. 8/2/00 Hampton Peterson, August Hendrickson, Theresa Riley, Phyllis U. 8/3/00 Hampton Underhill, Carl Holmes, Fila Smith, Gale A. 8/4/00 Exeter Smith, Nathaniel Edgerly, Marjorie Kaupke, Ruth C. 8/4/00 Exeter Steinberg, William Miller, Analisa Kulberg, Marshall E. 8/8/00 Hampton Kulberg, August Johansen, Judith Bogrett, Barbara M. 8/8/00 Portsmouth Bomschein, Walter Heimmel, Eugenia Kane, Robert A. 8/20/00 Hampton Kane, William Warner, Leona Watts, Edwin G. 8/25/00 Exeter Watts, Edwin Crawley, Mary Simons, Clara J. 8/27/00 Hampton Carlson, Harry Johanson, Hilda Kelley, Francis M., Jr. 9/1/00 Hampton Kelley, Francis Kilgore, Ann Doyle, James H. 9/2/00 Hampton Doyle, Thomas Naughnan, Ellen Ceberek, Thomas W. 9/2/00 Hampton Ceberek, Thomas Ward, Linda Paul-Fader, Cecelia M. 9/4/00 Merrimack Donahue, Charles O'Regan, Bernadette McLane, Lorion 9/7/00 Exeter McLanae, Harry Bradeen, Marion Johnston, Grace E. 9/4/00 Hampton Daly, Thomas Fay, Bertha Daly, Walter F., II 9/7/00 Hampton Daly, John Rooker, Patricia Rinderer, Barry W. 9/8/00 Hampton Rinderer, Wiliam Gray Madeline Tierney, William D. 9/8/00 Portsmouth Tierney, Daniel Hughes, Florence Spofford, Virginia S. 9/12/00 Portsmouth Swain, Leo Mellon, Clara Murphy, Priscilla Y. 9/11/00 Hampton Shirley, Walter Young, Hazel Decedent's Date of Place of Father's Mother's Name Death Death Name Maiden Name Woodworth, Jack T. 9/13/00 Hampton Woodworth, Claude Thornton, Gladys Rick, Vicky 9/15/00 Hampton Dionne, Leopold Paige, Ruthena Johnson, Ann E. 9/21/00 Hampton Schultz, Herman Kurtz, Delia Zaremski, Eugene T. 9/21/00 Hampton Zaremski, James Wisniewski, Statia Butler, Donald J. 9/24/00 Exeter Butler, Leander Alward, Elizabeth Maher, James J. 9/24/00 Hampton Maher, John Stack, Helena Henderson, Delma M. 9/27/00 Portsmouth Brooker, Wallace Thomas, Fay Snyder, Norma M. 9/28/00 Exeter Hunter, George Gilbert , Laurel Callahan, Evelyn N. 10/6/00 Hampton Nesbitt, Roy C. Naves, Hattie J. Hamilton, William J. 10/11/00 Hampton Hamilton, David Stevens, Bessie Smallwood, Patricia J. 10/12/00 Hampton Duffy, William Lezzelle, Genoaeffa Connors, Daniel K. 10/14/00 Exeter Connors, Daniel Kendall, Bernice Cox, Kiernan F. 10/17/00 Hampton Cox, Kiernan Quinn, Mary Doherty, James J. 10/18/00 Hampton Doherty, Hugh McLaughlin, Mary McCausland, Joseph A. 10/27/00 Hampton McCausland, Thos. Jones, Elizabeth Dinjian, Helen 10/27/00 Hampton Clark, Walter W. Hutchins, Flora Conklin, Arlene E. 10/29/00 Hampton Noyes, Eli Alexander, Margaret Brown, Mary K. 11/3/00 Hampton Lacoy, George Nichols, Katherine Claus, Gertrude M 11/7/00 Hampton Leiper, John Parlee, Alwilda M. Coes, Samuel H. 11/11/00 Hampton Coes, Loring Colton, Katherine Hurlbert, Robert C. 11/12/00 Exeter Hurlburt, Irving Hggerty, Helen Reed, Henry C. 11/13/00 Brentwood Reed, Frank Auger, Mary Casavant, Alfred J. 11/15/00 Manchester Casavant, Alfred Tondreault, Marie Giuffre, Mary A. 11/18/00 Salem Naffah, Charles Unknown, Ann Towle, Norman W. 11/19/00 Exeter Towle, Ernest Johansen, Louise Allen, Evelyn G. 11/27/00 Hampton Davis, John Pearson, Hulda Coakley, Elizabeth J. 12/2/00 Exeter McMahon, Thomas McDermott, Anastasia Connolly, Matthew 12/3/00 Hampton Connolly, John McMaster, Margaret Weston, Gertrude 1. 12/8/00 Hampton Hilboume, Charles Warren, Lillian Guiney, Constance A. 12/10/00 Exeter Guiney, Cornelius Hunt, Agnes Kelley, Marie E. 12/16/00 Exeter McCarthy, James O'Brien, Margaret Eaton, Janet V. 12/16/00 Rye Davis, Percy Pratt, Helen Tomkinson, Agnes G. 12/23/00 Hampton Scully, Joseph O'Brien, Johanna Welsh, Mary C. 12/23/00 Portsmouth Coughlin, Daniel Sullivan, Esther Dow, Charlotte M. 12/26/00 Hampton Eaton, Samuel Knowles, Lydia Morrison, Linda L. 12/26/00 Hampton Baldwin, Robert Fuegel, Beatrice Aubert, Kely L. 12/29/00 Hampton Aubert, Richard Dube, Jacqueline Hamilton, James D. 12/30/00 Exeter Hamilton, Jospeh Sessions, Nellie Clark, Evelyn H. 12/31/00 Dover Duemling, Frank Cree, Eva | 85 MARRIAGES OF HAMPTON RESIDENTS Groom's Groom's Bride's Bride's Place of Date Name Residence Name Residence Marriage Hodgkins, Dale A., Sr. Hampton Wilson, Gloria H. Hampton Hampton 1/1/00 Tarmy, Michael S. Hampton Mellen, Tracy L Hampton Greenland 1/1/00 Hum, Derek J. Hampton Misserville, Michelle Haverhill, MA Bartlett 1/1/00 Renaud, William J. Hampton Seavey, Kathy Ann Hampton Hampton 1/7/00 Herbert, Peter J., Sr. Hampton Gregory, Angela Hampton Rye 1/8/00 Chapman, Edward S. Hampton Van Duzor, Anne M Manchester Manchester 1/14/00 Fonseca, Victor A. Hampton Barajas, Altagracia Hampton Hampton 1/27/00 Franzosa, John C, Jr. Hampton Maes, Maureen A. Hampton Hampton 1/29/00 Dubin, Bradley L. Hampton Volas, Vita V. Hampton Hampton 2/4/00 Barclay, Albert G. Hampton French, Pauline D. Newmarket Stratham 2/5/00 Costa, Michael J. Hampton Hale, Marsha A. Hampton Greenland 2/11/00 Holden, Lenny M. Hampton Wang, Li-Chiao Hampton Portsmouth 2/14/00 Samuelson, Thomas F. Hampton Gillespie, Beverly A. Hampton Hampton Falls 2/14/00 Devlin, Daniel, Hampton Venuto, Dorothy E. Brockton, MA Hampton 2/18/00 Thompson, Robert, Jr. Seabrook Smith, Deborah S. Hampton North Hampton 2/7/00 Marelli, Christopher J. Hampton Alder, Chantel J. Salisbury.MA Hampton 2/19/00 Gendron, David R. Hampton Gagnon, Shannon L. Hampton Exeter 2/26/00 Dixon, Zornald Hampton Dixon, Jane M. Hampton Hampton 2/27/00 Schimming, Ernie E. Hampton DiChirico, Nicole L. Hampton Exeter 3/10/00 Falla, Clifford T. Hampton Mike, Kellyann Manchester, Manchester, NH 3/10/00 Kenny, Stephen J. Hampton Hoermann, Elizabeth A. Hampton Hampton 3/11/00 Curran, Stephen J. Hampton Burger, Juliet S. Hampton Ashland 3/17/00 McKenna, Patrick A. Hampton Goodrich, Stephanie G. Hampton Hampton 3/17/00 Kennedy, Joseph F. Hampton Gray, Virginia A. Nashua Nashua 3/18/00 Bungard, Neal E. Hampton Cataldo, Donna L. Hampton Portsmouth 4/1/00 Prive, George E. Hampton Conroy, Paula M. Hampton Exeter 4/5/00 Wall, George A. Hampton Walsh, Dianne E. Exeter Exeter 4/15/00 Proulx, Gerald H. Hampton Arel, Virginia 1. Hampton Rye 4/29/00 Jerome, Shawn M. Barrington Sullivan, Amy B. Hampton Hampton 4/29/00 Chamberlin, Francis J. Hampton Horner, Jacklyn T. Hampton Rye 4/30/00 MacPherson, Matthew Hampton Wilkins, Carolyn A. Hampton Portsmouth 5/10/00 Pinette, Jonathan L. Hampton Hodge, Sandra L. Hampton Rye 5/13/00 Thompson, Robert R, III Hampton Barrington, Cari D. Hampton Rye 5/19/00 Longo, David T. Hampton Wormhood, Katharine L. Rye Hampton 5/20/00 Thurston, Mark D. Hampton Cusa, Virginia M. Hampton Hampton 5/20/00 Defeo, Markos K. Hampton Allis, Lisa L. Hampton Hampton 5/20/00 Melita, John F. Hampton Riley, Elizabeth L. Hampton Portsmouth 5/20/00 Wood, David Hampton Moran, Mary K. Hampton Portsmouth 5/20/00 Kelly, John S. Hampton Trotman, Tracy A. Hampton Rye 5/20/00 Wisniewski, Piotr Hampton Smith, Mary V. Hampton Rye 5/21/00 Harake, Sarmad Hampton Corcoran, Katherine M. Hampton Hampton 5/28/00 86 Groom's Groom's Bride's Bride's Place of Date Name Residence Name Residence Marriage Choquete, Alexander Hampton Bronzetti, Cynthia J. Portsmouth Greenland 5/31/00 Bergendahl, Steven V. Hampton Whitmer, Angela M. Hampton Portsmouth 6/2/00 Clark, Steven A. Hampton Meredith, Monica S. Hampton North Hampton 6/3/00 Piche, Larry A. Hampton Maguire, Linda J. Hampton Hampton 6/3/00 Pray, David M. Hampton Keane, Janet S. Raymond Kingston 6/4/00 Pinto, Joe Hampton Chapman, Debra L. Hampton Exeter 6/9/00 Fossett, Geoffrey R. Hampton Krenzer, Melissa C. Hampton Hampton 6/10/00 Khambatta, Gustav H. Hampton Day, Jennifer C. Hampton Portsmouth 6/10/00 Buckley, Michael D. Hampton Maguire, Maureen Hampton Seabrook 6/16/00 Clayton, Richard J. Hampton Moran, Kelly L. Hampton Hampton 6/17/00 Freeman, David A. Hampton Souther, Cynthia J. Hampton Hampton 6/17/00 McNamara, Edward J. Fremont Hafey, Linda S. Hampton Hampton 6/17/00 Lorentzen, Stephen L. Hampton Sirmans, Patsy L. Hampton North Hampton 6/24/00 Ross, Peter D. Hampton Patten, Madaleen L. Hampton Hampton 6/25/00 Vaughan, Robert Hampton White, Lori A. Hampton Hampton 6/28/00 Meuse, Jeffrey A. Haverhill, MA Robinson, Renee L. Hampton Derry 6/30/00 Shaw, Glenn, F. Hampton Smith, Erica L. Hampton Stratham 7/1/00 Welch, Lance P. Hampton Janvrin, Tracey A. Hampton Portsmouth 7/2/00 Tinios, Peter J. Hampton Scheurich, Lynne C. Farmington.NY Pittsburg 7/4/00 Clark Michael L. Hampton Essigmann, Jill M. Hampton Hampton 7/15/00 Demars, Paul F. Lynn, MA Williams, Candice L. Hampton Hampton 7/22/00 Nelson, Mark A. Hampton Berube, Pauline L. Nashua Nashua 7/29/00 Paul, Mark S. Berwick, ME Dawson, Debi A. Hampton Hampton 8/4/00 Gentuso, Jonathan E. Marlboro, MA Olson, Alison M. Hampton Rye 8/12/00 McNamara, Thomas W. Hampton Higgins, Rosemary Hampton Hampton 8/12/00 Goodman, Richard H. Hampton Cozza, Lynn R. Hampton Hampton 8/12/00 Block, Paul A. Hampton Tocker, Catherine J. Newmarket Francestown 8/19/00 Evans, Richard C. Hampton LaChance, Simone R. Hampton Portsmouth 8/19/00 Nazario, James Hampton George, Emily Hampton Hampton 8/26/00 Patten, Jarrod John Hampton Lucier. Michelle F. Hampton Rye 8/26/00 Koizumi, Masahiro Hampton Blasi, Eileen A. Newburyport Hampton 9/2/00 Fahey, Jeffrey Alan Hampton Dwan, Kelli Ann Hampton Rye 9/2/00 Difiore, Eugene M. Hampton Hamel, Nancy Dunn Hampton Hampton 9/8/00 Garneau, James G. Hampton Cashman, Kelly A. Hampton Portsmouth 9/9/00 LeBlanc, Raymond J. Hampton Ajemian, Jennifer R. Hampton Hampton 9/9/00 Douglas, Matthew J. Seabrook Lauzon, Mary M. Hampton Hampton Falls 9/15/00 MacDonald, Michael J. Hampton Houlihan, Heather Jill Hampton Hampton 9/16/00 Merrifield, Russell A. Jr Hampton Castor, Kimberly M. Hampton Hampton 9/16/00 King, Matthew Dale Manchester.CT Demeritt, Nicole E. Hampton Rye 9/16/00 Smith, Christopher M. Hampton Day, Julie C. Hampton Hampton 9/22/00 Janelle, Dwayne R. Rochester Mason, Cheryl A. Hampton Portsmouth 9/23/00 Estrella, Jose B. Hampton Heidi Rand Rochester Portsmouth 9/25/00 Walker, Allen Howard Exeter Brown, Priscilla Alice Hampton Hampton 9/25/00 Geer, Michael Charles Wilmington MA Rolph, Susan Aubin Hampton Hampton 9/25/00 87 Groom's Groom's Bride's Bride's Place of Date Name Residence Name Residence Marriage Reid, Richard Michael Hampton Murphy, Terry Ann Hampton Hampton 10/1/00 Wilkins, Martin Joseph Hampton DeAngelo, Deborah J. Hampton Exeter 10/6/00 Diehl, Stanford A. Nashua Jakobs, Tara Joel Hampton Exeter 10/6/00 Rowe, John E. Hampton Gilmore, Dyan Marie Hampton Hampton 10/7/00 Duval, Michael David Dover Ford, Dina Ann Hampton Hampton 10/7/00 Curtis, Robert William Hampton Tetreault, Laura Jean Hampton Seabrook 10/8/00 Scott, Jeffrey Kimball Jamaica, VT Stabile, Margery Sue Hampton Hampton 10/15/00 Walker, Mark CM. Hampton Walker, Maureen N. Hampton North Conway 10/20/00 Alvarez, Russell G. Hampton Iverson, Venus P. Salem Hampton 10/22/00 Shilman, Todd Hampton Kearney, Jennifer A. Hampton Salem 10/28/00 Whitley, William John Hampton Conery, Betty June Hampton Hampton 11/1/00 Sakelarios, Scot W. Hampton Kramer, Beth Ellen Hampton Bedford 11/4/00 MacRitchie, Shawn E. Somersworth Schofield, Susan 1. Hampton Hampton 11/4/00 Thibault, Joshua M. Hampton MacDougall, Mellacent Hampton Hampton 11/11/00 Kurywchak, Gregory A. Hampton Armstrong, Tracy C. Hampton Hampton 11/18/00 Burke, Nathan Michael Hampton Gigliotti, Tricia Ann Hampton Portsmouth 11/18/00 Lopata, P. Justin Kingston Williams, Amy E. Hampton Rye 11/18/00 Guica, James Henry Hampton Fowler, Ellen E. Hampton Hampton 11/25/00 Comtois, Michael R. Hampton Crimmins, Tara Marie Hampton Exeter 12/1/00 Melvin, William Michael Hampton Cleveland, Velma J. Hampton Seabrook 12/1/00 Green, Gerald Belen Hampton MacArthur-Ong, Tamara Hampton Kensington 12/2/00 Fowler, Charles Andrew Hampton Douglas, Bobbi-Jo Hampton Hampton 12/2/00 Cuneo, James D. Hampton Walsh, Laura L. Hampton Hampton 12/8/00 Woitkun, Walter M. Hampton Ricker, Katherine E. Dover Hampton 12/8/00 Emmott, Robert P. Hampton Maureen A. Taylor Hampton Hampton 12/10/00 Gray, Kenneth S. Hampton Janete, Lavoie Hampton Portsmouth 12/16/00 Drahms, Raymond H. Hampton Laura R. Copenhaver Hampton Hampton 12/23/00 Ross, Curt L. Hampton Linda L. Waranus Hampton Hampton 12/31/00 Cari (Barrington) Thompson with her father ,May 19, 2000. 2000 WAGES OF TOWN EMPLOYEES Employee Position Regular Waaes O/T Waees Total Wages Abbott, Leon Transfer Station $20,631.90 $20,631.90 Abbotts, Philip Treatment Plant $ 452.00 $ 452.00 Adams, John Accounting $ 3,239.52 $ 3,239.52 Aham, James Police Officer $33,833.76 $7,412.46 $41,246.22 Alford, Alice Library Staff $20,006.88 $20,006.88 Allen, John Parking Lot $ 1,400.25 $ 1,400.25 Alex, John Cemetery Labor $ 352.17 $ 352.17 Alisyes, Alan Cemetery $ 1,441.44 $ 1,441.44 Alonardo, John Police Special $ 3,863.71 $ 3,863.71 Anderson, Heidi Recreation Instructor $ 1,867.00 $ 1,867.00 Anderson, Karen Administrative Assistant $39,319.33 $39,319.33 Andreozzi, Arleen Town Clerk $41,934.86 $41,934.86 Andrews, Thomas Fire Alarm Operator $33,299.65 $14,028.25 $47,327.90 Arakelian, John, Jr. Police Special $ 33.06 $ 33.06 Arcieri, Stephen Public Works $37,085.80 $ 4,216.77 $41,302.57 Aslin, Steven Treatment Plant $45,390.89 $13,119.36 $58,510.25 Baillargeon, Jeffrey Firefighter $44,885.91 $16,558.46 $61,444.37 Barrett, Larry Police Officer $43,911.28 $11,977.99 $55,889.27 Barrington, James Town Manager $77,735.30 $77,735.30 Barrington, Cari Ballot Clerk $ 108.75 $ 108.75 Barry, Richard Police Special $16,177.84 $ 1,757.67 $17,935.51 Bateman, Richard Police Special $12,156.71 $12,156.71 Bateman, Shane Recreation $ 294.00 $ 294.00 Bates, Scott Police Special $ 177.90 $ 177.90 Becotte, Brian Transfer Station $34,831.14 $ 3,710.02 $38,541.16 Belanger, Daniel Public Works $12,921.77 $12,921.77 Beliveau, Kenneth Laborer $37,470.98 $ 1,847.59 $39,318.57 Benotti, Steven Fire Lieutenant $57,122.97 $14,279.82 $71,402.79 Benoit, P Police Special $ 2,945.48 $ 2,945.48 Blain, Dennis Mechanic $45,975.92 $ 4,756.24 $50,732.16 Blais, Marcia Payroll Clerk $31,907.59 $31,907.59 Boone, A Parking Lot Labor $ 675.50 $ 675.50 Boucher, Angela Deputy Assessor $34,381.84 $34,381.84 Boudreau, Rene Program Coordinator $15,580.84 $15,580.84 Boudrieau, Clinton Transfer Station Art. $22,166.04 $ 689.26 $22,855.30 Bourque, William Police Officer $39,647.89 $22,706.95 $62,354.84 Bowen, Dorothy Ballot Clerk $ 181.88 $ 181.88 Bowen, Kevin Police Special $ 99.18 $ 99.18 Bowley, William Public Works $34,882.55 $ 8,835.24 $43,717.79 Bratsos, Gary Police Special $13,475.23 $ 364.35 $13,839.58 Breault, Zachary Recreation Inst. $ 880.00 $ 880.00 Bridle, Russell Fire Lieutenant $48,145.27 $20,013.55 $68,158.82 Bridle, Virginia Selectman $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 Brillard, Michael Firefighter $39,563.02 $16,307.50 $55,870.52 Brooks, Roland Police Special $ 4,785.20 $ 4,785.20 Brown, Glenna Tax Collector's Office $ 1,196.38 $ 12.75 $ 1,209.13 Buczek, Barry Police Officer $13,898.24 $13,898.24 Burke, John Public Works $38,066.29 $ 4,879.39 $42,945.68 Burke, Paul Seasonal Laborer $ 6,923.28 $ 6,923.28 Burnham, Tom Seasonal Laborer $ 1,658.48 $ 1,658.48 89 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages Butchok, Charles Public Works $12,122.09 $ 91.63 $12,213.72 Butler, M Police Special $ 9,364.50 $ 3.38 $ 9,367.88 Buzzel, Nick Fire Dept. $ 149.63 $ 149.63 Cameron, Mark Public Works $23,590.86 $ 1,379.70 $24,970.56 Carle, Michael Public Works $21,467.65 $ 1,023.14 $22,490.79 Carliell, Charlene Library Staff $ 6,394.16 $ 6,394.16 Caruso, Maura Police Special $ 3,766.73 $ 3,766.73 Champey, Stephen Police Officer $32,784.80 $ 5,500.17 $38,284.97 Chapman, Barbara Library Staff $15,590.50 $15,590.50 Charette, Robert Code Enforcement $24,600.22 $24,600.22 Charleston, Lynne Detective $45,525.40 $ 9,879.71 $55,405.11 Chevalier, Brian Fire Alarm Operator $27,643.78 $ 6,860.64 $34,504.42 Chigros, Basil Police Special $ 4,864.41 $ 4,864.41 Chisolm, Charles Public Works $ 2,468.69 $ 2,468.69 Chouinard, Anthony Deputy Fire Chief $67,177.35 $67,177.35 Christopher, Colleen Recreation Instructor $ 520.00 $ 520.00 Ciasulli, David Recreation Instructor $ 728.00 $ 728.00 Clapham, Ronald Police Special $ 5,984.60 $ 5,984.60 Claridge, M Police Special $ 6,338.27 $ 6,338.27 Clark, Matthew Firefighter $50,012.56 $ 9,378.97 $59,391.53 Coates, Robert Laborer $29,749.86 $ 4,330.37 $34,080.23 Cobb, Mark Call Firefighter $ 457.00 $ 457.00 Coburn, A Seasonal $ 2,525.00 $ 2,525.00 Colby, Candice Welfare Clerk $15,933.98 $1-5,933.98 Collins, Roland Police Special $ 1,746.70 $ 1,746.70 Collins, Timothy Police Officer $12,990.76 $12,990.76 Collins, Cornelius Seasonal Laborer $ 3,945.38 $ 3,945.38 Connolly, Gayle Ballot Clerk $ 240.00 $ 240.00 Cooper, Richard EMS Officer $57,020.69 $ 1,305.58 $58,326.27 Correll, James Firefighter $38,410.57 $15,290.80 $53,701.37 Costa, Jamie Police Special $ 8,437.62 $ 8,437.62 Cotter, Patrick Call Firefighter $ 961.38 $ 961.38 Crane, R Seasonal $ 679.77 $ 679.77 Cray, Matthew Firefighter $41,005.05 $13,388.76 $54,393.81 Cronin, William. Police Officer $42,311.95 $18,187.04 $60,498.99 Cross, John Police Special $ 3,382.60 $ 3,382.60 Crotts, Timothy Police Captain $62,383.52 $62,383.52 Cullinane, Jeffrey Recreation Instructor $ 611.04 $ 611.04 Currier, L Police Special $ 5,961.60 $ 306.48 $ 6,268.08 Cusack, G Seasonal $ 131.04 $ 131.04 Cutting, Justin Firefighter $42,847.94 $13,513.90 $56,361.84 Dalton, Timothy Laborer $37,059.32 $ 1,323.32 $38,382.64 Dearborn, Tammy Recreation Staff $ 2,926.05 $ 2,926.05 DeFelice, Brenda Program Coordinator $12,249.00 $12,249.00 DelGreco, Michael Police Special $ 3,104.88 $ 3,104.88 DeMarco, Vic Parking Lot Sup. $ 7,200.00 $ 7,200.00 Demeritt, Danielle Recreation Staff $ 2,279.30 $ 2,279.30 Denio, Nathan Call Firefighter $ 1,289.75 $ 1,289.75 Dennett, Margaret Ballot Clerk $ 303.75 $ 303.75 Desrosiers, Robert Laborer $35,889.08 $ 3,101.65 $38,990.73 DeWygaert, Jean Ballot Clerk $ 71.25 $ 71.25 90 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Waaes Total Waees Doheny, Shirley Recreation Secretary $21,918.44 $21,918.44 Dolan, Anna Ballot Clerk $ 195.00 $ 195.00 Donaldson, John Police Special $27,875.03 $ 261.61 $28,136.44 Dow, Robert Ballot Clerk $ 30.00 $ 30.00 Downer, Leah Ballot Clerk $ 187.50 $ 187.50 Downing, A Seasonal $ 4,414.86 $ 4,414.86 Downing, Jennifer Recreation Instructor $ 2,506.29 $ 2,506.29 Downing, Jocelyn Recreation Instructor $ 2,502.50 $ 2,502.50 Dube, Richard Police Special $ 63.00 $ 63.00 Dube, Michael Public Works $34,843.32 $ 3,615.89 $38,459.21 Dubois, Judith Sup. Of Checklist $ 1,050.00 $ 1,050.00 Duhamel, Dawna Director of Accounting $52,114.96 $52,114.96 Eldridge, Tobi Laborer $34,469.15 $4,064.42 $38,533.57 Embrey, M Police Special $ 5,034.16 $ 5,034.16 Esposito, Margaret Police Secretary $23,998.52 $ 58.57 $23,057.09 Estey, Robert Assessor $66,399.36 $66,399.36 Estey, Fred Cemetery Labor $ 4,991.81 $ 4,991.81 Evans, Tom Call Firefighter $ 583.01 $ 583.01 Felch, Donald Firefighter $42,774.03 $10,310.44 $53,084.47 Fenlon, Todd Police Special $ 6,739.40 $ 6,739.40 Fetzner, Robert Police Special $ 4,043.71 $ 53.69 $ 4,097..40 Fincher, John Police Lieutenant $57,768.65 $10,902.63 $68,671.28 Fraser, Will Recreation Instructor $ 2,503.00 $ 2,503.00 Gagnon, Z Seasonal $ 2,811.50 $ 2,811.50 Galvin, Joseph Police Sergeant $50,730,40 $29,634.20 $80,364.60 Galvin, John Police Sergeant $55,951.12 $28,759.28 $84,710.40 Galvin, Timothy Police Officer $46,089.32 $ 7,282.63 $53,371.95 Gamage, Jeanne Library Staff $ 8,508.36 $ 8,508.36 Gannon, Sean Firefighter $40,773.22 $15,923.59 $56,696.81 Gaudet, Robert Police Special $10,527.00 $10,527.00 Gay, William Custodian $29,061.43 $ 694.73 $29,756.16 Gidley, Daniel Detective $44,364.58 $28,736.52 $73,101.10 Gillick, Dennis Call Firefighter $ 2,111.88 $ 2,111.88 Gillick, William Parking Lot Labor $ 1,034.50 $ 1,034.50 Gillis, Fred Recreation Staff $ 3,808.35 $ 3,808.35 Gilroy, C Police Special $10,312.67 $ 306.47 $10,619.14 Gladkowski, Andrea Recreation Staff $ 2,037.49 $ 2,037.49 Glassett, William Firefighter $31,994.89 $ 3,668.18 $35,663.07 Golden, Keneth Public Works $21,395.11 $ 2,698.96 $24,094.07 Goodwin, Jack Firefighter $32,909.39 $ 792.92 $33,702.31 Goryl, Scott Recreation Staff $ 2,295.94 $ 2,295.94 Golinski, Eileen Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Goss, Jean Ballot Clerk $ 157.70 $ 157.70 Grant, Heath Seasonal Laborer $ 5,129.44 $ 5,129.44 Greenfeld, Alfred Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Gregg, Mary Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Gregory, Brian Parking Lot Labor $ 834.75 $ 834.75 Grote, E Parking Lot Labor $ 498.00 $ 498.00 Gudaitis, Thomas Police Officer $46,374.84 $12,568.89 $58,942.73 Gurick, George Police Special $ 3,184.48 $ 3,184.84 Haggart, Scott Police Special $ 330.22 $ 330.22 91 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages Hall, Marie Secretary $32,459.68 $ 660.85 $33,120.53 Hamilton, Brian Police Special $ 3,845.28 $ 3,845.28 Hamlen, Timothy Police Officer $32,370.71 $17,227.16 $49,597.87 Hangen, John Public Works Director $69,208.56 $69,208.56 Hanglin, Kevin Recreation Staff $ 4,019.68 $ 4,019.68 Hardardt, Forrest Call Firefighter $ 1,507.88 $ 1,507.88 Harrington, Arthur Police Special $ 46.17 $ 46.17 Healey, Kenneth Police Special $ 6,519.42 $ 125.00 $ 6,644.69 Heaslip, Ruth Ballot Clerk $ 153.75 $ 153.75 Hebert, L Police Special $ 4,324.37 $ 4,324.37 Hedman, Michael Laborer $34,406.07 $ 2,729.76 $37,135.83 Henderson, Marilyn Spvsr. Checklist $ 666.66 $ 666.66 Henderson, Steven Police Officer $46,352.56 $21,522.78 $67,875.34 Hess, Marcia Secretary $32,309.16 $ 279.60 $32,588.76 Hobbs, David Police Special $ 8,858.40 $ 1,733.30 $10,591.70 Hoffman, Charles Seasonal $ 1,291.50 $ 1,291.50 Hogan, Ann Recreation Instructor $ 933.30 $ 933.30 Hopkins, David Ballot Clerk $ 236.25 $ 236.25 Hopkins, Mary Ballot Clerk $ 191.25 $ 191.25 Houston, Darrell Public Works $32,955.07 $ 65.26 $33,020.33 Imbrascio, Leonard Police Special $ 6,013.82 $ 6,013.82 James, George Firefighter $47,217.14 $ 9,631.66 $56,848.80 Janetos, Dona Ballot Clerk $ 423.77 $ 423.77 Jautaikis, Steven Call Firefighter $ 2,216.38 $ 2,216.38 Jones, Joseph Police Officer $32,748.08 $21,080.85 $53,828.93 Jones, Alan Public Works $37,843.08 $ 2,655.62 $40,498.70 Jowett, Andrew Police Officer $41,213.80 $15,217.85 $56,431.65 Joyce, John Police Special $14,521.30 $ 1,515.44 $16,036.74 Kalil, David Police Special $ 772.66 $ 772.66 Kapelos, Karen Recreation Instructor $ 2,081.44 $ 2,081.44 Karmen, Christine Police Special $ 1,115.46 $ 1,115.46 Karmen III, John Firefighter $45,347.73 $13,609.32 $58,957.05 Karpenko Jr., Charles Police Special $11,280.75 $ 255.39 $11,536.14 Keefe, Michael Laborer $41,455.16 $ 1,332.49 $42,787.65 Keefe, Jean Library Staff $34,515.52 $34,515.42 Keefe, Kally Ballot Clerk $ 56.25 $ 56.25 Keefe, Daleyn Ballot Clerk $ 165.00 $ 165.00 Kennedy, William Firefighter $47,252.93 $13,840.95 $61,093.88 Kenney, Danny Cemetery Superintendent $30,342.99 $30,342.99 Kent, Sandra Library Staff $ 9,856.36 $ 9,856.36 Kerber, Timothy Police Officer $40,275.61 $20,324.20 $60,599.81 Kimball, Jennifer Planner $12,307.68 $12,307.68 King, Seasonal $ 1,509.75 $ 1,509.75 Kilroy, Dennis Ballot Clerk $ 630.00 $ 630.00 Kilroy, Mora Ballot Clerk $ 48.75 $ 48.75 Knowles, Franklin Police Officer $55,635.04 $12,198.52 $67,833.56 Knowles, Bridget Seasonal Laborer $ 1,951.50 $ 1,951.50 Kulberg, Lisa Seasonal $ 424.00 $ 424.00 LaDuke, Alan Public Works $37,551.73 $ 2,847.75 $40,399.48 Laing, J Police Special $ 2,152.65 $ 2,152.65 Lajoie, Jason Call Firefighter $ 70.88 $ 70.88 92 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages Lally, William Police Detective $57,651.55 $ 5,918.68 $63,570.23 Lally, Frederick Parking Lot $ 4,057.00 $ 4,057.00 Lamie, Jennifer Police Dispatcher $11,148.92 $ 1,489.67 $12,638.59 Lang, David Firefighter $47,784.15 $ 7,587.80 $55,362.95 Larivee, Guy Firefighter $57,441.18 $14,632.43 $72,073.61 Larivee, Davina Town Clerk Assistant $ 9,877.22 $ 9,877.22 Lassonde, Dyana Recreation Director $37,141.14 $37,141.14 Laudansky, Peter Parking Lot Labor $ 1,770.00 $ 1,770.00 Lavalee, Rudy Ballot Clerk $ 427.50 $ 427.50 Lavin, Ellen Treasurer $14,746.16 $14,746.16 Lavoie, Mark Treatment Plant Operator $50,464.97 $ 6,195.92 $56,660.89 LeDuc, Jeffrey Firefighter $39,847.15 $12,165.06 $52,012.21 Lee, D Police Special $ 6,098.60 $ 332.01 $ 6,430.61 Lefavour, Police Special $ 1,087.63 $ 1,087.63 Lemoine, Kevin Firefighter $44,563.40 $ 1,253.19 $45,816.59 Lessard, Dorothy Ballot Clerk $ 382.50 $ 382.50 Lessard, Paul Moderator $ 420.00 $ 420.00 Linane, Alfred Police Special $ 4,070.54 $ 4,070.54 Linane, Thomas Police Officer $43,270.55 $5,762.51 $49,033.06 Lipe III, Henry Fire Chief $66,794.49 $66,794.49 Litchfield, Kate Recreation $ 1,663.68 $ 1,663.68 Lobdell, Kathe Ballot Clerk $ 127.50 $ 127.50 MacGregor Seasonal $ 783.13 $ 783.13 MacKinnon, Peter Animal Control Officer $34,413.06 $ 3,899.12 $38,312.18 MacPhee, Vernon Ballot Clerk $ 221.25 $ 221.25 Maietta, Michael Police Special $25,904.45 $25,904.45 Mailloux, S Police Special $ 6,001.08 $ 6,001.08 Males, S Seasonal $ 3,243.38 $ 3,243.38 Maloney, Shawn Police Officer $55,194.88 $14,432.67 $69,627.55 Manning, Ethan Parking Lot Labor $ 2,068.50 $ 2,068.50 Manning, Janice Deputy Tax Collector $15,335.99 $ 322.40 $15,658.39 Maple, Kenneth Asst. Building Inspector $33,659.92 $33,659.92 Mason, Al Parks Maintenance $ 8,194.98 $ 8,194.98 Mastin, Cindy-Sue Secretary - Police Dept. $31,465.68 $ 1,354.88 $32,820.56 Mattson, David Firefighter $49,614.52 $14,813.95 $64,428.47 McAteer, Richard Recreation Instructor $ 756.00 $ 756.00 McCall, Shane Seasonal Laborer $ 2,105.00 $ 2,105.00 McCrady, Curtis Ballot Clerk $ 71.25 $ 71.25 McDonald, Scott Fire Inspector $54,241.03 $ 4,751.25 $58,992.28 McEachern, Mary-Eileen Ballot Clerk $ 315.00 $ 315.00 McGann, Paul Police Lieutenant $57,645.79 $7,183.90 $64,428.47 McGinnis, Theresa Asst. to Operations Mgr. $43,046.71 $2,649.43 $45,696.14 McGivern, M Parking Lot Labor $ 1,409.63 $ 1,409.63 McGowan, Diane Parking Lot Labor $ 3,139.00 $ 3,139.00 Mclnerney, Michael Seasonal Labor $ 3,411.00 $ 3,411.00 McMahon, Michael Firefighter $42,866.99 $17,427.57 $60,294.56 McNally, Steven Laborer $20,766.80 $ 926.47 $21,729.27 McNamara, Ruth Ballot Clerk $ 303.75 $ 303.75 McRobbie III, Charles Police Special $ 4,673.20 $ 4,673.20 Mellin, Douglas Operations Manager $64,356.13 $64,356.13 Menk, Robert Library Staff $21,040.42 $21,040.42 93 Employee Position Regular Waaes O/T Wages Total Wages Merrill, Ada Ballot Clerk $ 270.00 $ 270.00 Miller, C Seasonal Laborer $ 461.12 $ 461.12 Miller, Lynda Library Staff $ 7,636.22 $ 7,636.22 Milton, Christopher Police Dispatacher $12,425.81 $ 2,617.82 $15,043.63 Mitrushi, A Police Special $ 1,369.13 $ 1,369.13 Moisakis, Peter Police Special $16,166.50 $ 204.32 $16,370.82 Montague, Eleanor Secretary-Building Dept $22,147.84 $22,147.84 Moore, Betty Ballot Clerk $ 850.43 $ 850.43 Moran, Jan Ballot Clerk $ 82.50 $ 82.50 Morse, Joanne Ballot Clerk $ 93.75 $ 93.75 Mosher, Miriam Ballot Clerk $ 189.38 $ 189.38 Moulton, Sylvia Tax Collector's Office $ 104.00 $ 104.00 Mowry, Arlene Assessing Assistant $15,287.83 $15,287.83 Mulcahy, James Seasonal Laborer $ 3,888.00 $ 3,888.00 Mulready, Joanne Library Staff $20,103.14 $20,103.14 Munday, Ronald Public Works $43,140.24 $ 5,448.54 $50,984.20 Murray, Sean Firefighter $41,815.04 $16,355.94 $58,170.98 Murray, William Fire Alarm Operator $34,680.93 $16,303.27 $50,984.20 Muxie, Daniel Recreation Instructor $ 627.64 $ 627.64 Muxie, Kathleen Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Nersesian, Daniel Parking Lot Sup. $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 Nersesian, Ian Parking Lot Labor $ 1,442.25 $ 1,442.25 Newcomb, Barry Police Officer $36,819.64 $10,804.60 $47,623.90 Newman, Jason Recreation Labor $ 4,672.35 $ 4,672.35 Newton, Police Officer $33,882.06 $ 7,488.82 $41,370.88 Nickerson, Michael Firefighter $37,604.78 $10,294.79 $47,623.90 Nickerson, Russell Laborer $36,985.69 $ 5,125.92 $42,111.61 Norris, Matthew Recreation Instructor $ 976.91 $ 976.91 Norton, James Public Works $43,267.84 $ 5,205.76 $48,473.60 Noyes, Randall Transfer Station Operatoi $ 4,387.00 $ 71.81 $ 4,458.81 Noyes, Debra Ballot Clerk $ 270.00 $ 270.00 O'Brien, John Carpenter $37,481.93 $ 2,277.53 $39,759.46 Ohlsen, Nils Ballot Clerk $ 135.00 $ 135.00 Otis, Mona Ballot Clerk $ 135.00 $ 135.00 Oullerte, Mark Firefighter $46,123.13 $12,399.90 $58,523.03 Oullette, Donna Ballot Clerk $ 127.50 $ 127.50 Outwater, Robert Police Special $ 82.46 $ 82.46 Owens, Noreen Budget Comm. Secretary $ 1,445.00 $ 1,445.00 Paine, Seasonal $ 139.13 $ 139.13 Page, Nathan Assistant Moderator $ 247.50 $ 247.50 Palmisano, Anthony Police Special $ 3,873.60 $ 3,873.60 Patch, A. Darren Parks Coordinator $15,649.42 $15,649.42 Patton, James Police Officer $46,562.63 $15,393.90 $61,956.53 Peck, M Police Special $12,989.99 $ 1,789.06 $14,779.05 Perenick, Andrew Police Officer $22,582.36 $ 9,032.33 $31,614.69 Perkins, Janet Secretary-Planning Bd $ 5,695.00 $ 5,695.00 Peters, P Police Special $ 5,695.00 $ 5,695.00 Petit, Carolyn Police Dispatcher $22,123.04 $ 1,968.20 $24,091.24 Plouffe, Sharron Receptionist $ 6,095.04 $ 6,095.04 Plummer, Jane Secretary- Fire Dept. $33,696.99 $ 164.12 $33,861.11 Poliquin, Betty Deputy Town Clerk $24,932.34 $24,932.34 94 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages Poliquin, Jr. Lawrence Ballot Clerk $ 146.25 $ 146.25 Polychronis, Donna Recreation Instructor $ 1,324.80 $ 1,324.80 Poole III, Seasonal Laborer $ 445.00 $ 445.00 Portiello, Heather Police Special $ 2,468.00 $ 2,468.00 Powell, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 67.50 $ 67.50 Pray, David Firefighter $42,894.81 $42,894.81 Premo, Liz Recreation $ 120.00 $ 120.00 Preston, Charlotte Supervisor Check List $ 1,150.00 $ 1,150.00 Pulliam, Kristi Accounting Clerk $16,009.98 $16,009.98 Raynes, Felicia Recreation Labor $ 3,790.70 $ 3,790.70 Redden, Catherine Library Director $51,335.06 $51,335.06 Regan, Robert Fire Captain $57,217.74 $18,669.52 $75,887.26 Regis, Laura Ballot Clerk $ 176.25 $ 176.25 Rembisz, Keith Police Special $ 4,344.25 $ 4,344.25 Rice, Frederick Selectman $ 875.00 $ 875.00 Richardson, Mark Transfer Station Cood. $24,047.46 $ 3,138.05 $27,185.51 Ring, Wendell Cemetery Labor $ 6,185.94 $ 6,185.94 Roach, Alan Police Officer $46,608.14 $ 3,341.10 $49,949.24 Robarge, A Seasonal Laborer $ 3,467.18 $ 3,467.18 Roggencamp, Tiffany Recreation Instructor $ 2,795.00 $ 2,795.00 Ross, Robert Election Worker $ 716.25 $ 716.25 Royal, Dennis Police Special $ 2,787.76 $ 2,787.76 Ruel, Joanne Secretary - ZBA $ 1,125.00 $ 1,125.00 Ruonola, Fred Police Dispatch $32,726.58 $24,392.60 $57,119.18 Russell, Philip Detective $38,087.34 $24,460.97 $62,548.31 Russell, James Seasonal Laborer $ 5,694.13 $ 5,694.13 Ryan, Mark Call Firefighter $ 2,182.01 $ 2,182.01 Ryan, Daniel Police Special $ 385.00 $ 385.00 Ryan, Michael Treatment Plant $ 7,274.70 $ 7,274.70 Ryan, Theresa Ballot Clerk $ 517.50 $ 517.50 Rycerz, Anna Ballot Clerk $ 97.50 $ 97.50 Rynerson, R Seasonal $ 858.00 $ 858.00 Santin, Peter Police Special $ 6,557.83 $ 6,557.83 Sawyer, Richard Police Officer $38,546.16 $14,872.26 $53,418.42 Sawyer, Richard W. Call Firefighter $ 1,547.01 $ 1,547.01 Schultz, Kevin Building Inspector $41,911.03 $41,911.03 Seamans, Charles Public Works $38,356.92 $2,662.46 $41,019.38 Searle, Bonnie Selectman $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 Sharpe, Ryan Laborer $30,847.72 $3,985.26 $34,832.98 Sheehan, Raymond Ballot Clerk $ 41.25 $ 41.25 Sheehan, Joyce Tax Collector $36,759.87 $36,759.87 Silver, Christopher Fire Lieutenant $52,802.21 $17,057.59 $69,859.80 Silvia, S Seasonal Laborer $ 1,161.00 $ 1,161.00 Simons, Mary Ballot Clerk $ 180.00 $ 180.00 Skumin, John Parking Lot Labor $ 352.00 $ 352.00 Smith, S Seasonal $ 2,952.76 $ 2,952.76 Soper, Barbara Ballot Clerk $ 193.13 $ 193.13 Snow, John Public Works $38,345.97 $ 3,138.37 $41,484.34 Spainhower, David Public Works $46,206.07 $ 5,879.64 $52,085.71 Sparkes, Robert Police Special $ 6,563.89 $ 6,563.89 St. Louis, Anthony Firefighter $46,576.68 $10,719.57 $57,296.25 95 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages St. Germain, Norma Ballot Clerk $ 48.75 $ 48.75 Stanley-Tasker, Kim Police Dispatcher $13,050.76 $ 5,116.43 $18,167.19 Stefan, J Seasonal $ 1,384.11 $ 1,384.11 Stevens, Rhonda Police Dispatcher $ 4,383.93 $ 4,383.93 Stevens, John Firefighter $46,139.28 $10,767.16 $57,211.50 Stickney, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 401.25 $ 401.25 Stockbridge, Kristen Recreation $ 45.50 $ 45.50 Stoessel, Laura Police Officer $46,139.28 $ 6,003.73 $52,143.01 Stosse, Cynthia Librarian $11,188.95 $11,188.95 Straight, Joanne Library Staff $32,981.50 $32,981.50 Sullivan, James Police Captain $61,974.05 $ 1,444.18 $63,418.23 Sullivan, Kimberly Police Dispatcher $ 6,300.00 $ 1,094.46 $ 7,394.46 Sullivan, Paul Police Special $ 8,197.03 $ 8,197.03 Sullivan, William Selectman $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 Swift, Frank Highway Foreman $46,300.81 $9,238.58 $55,539.39 Syphers, Roger Recreation $ 924.00 $ 924.00 Tapper, Joan Ballot Clerk $ 183.75 $ 183.75 Teschek, William Asst. Library Director $47,156.52 $47,156.52 Thayer, A Seasonal Laborer $ 3,438.00 $ 3,438.00 Thibeault, Donald Firefighter $37,691.20 $10,405.02 $48,096.22 Thompson, Robert Jr. Firefighter $45,758.43 $14,071.86 $58,485.52 Tilton, Peter Public Works $ 330.52 $ 330.52 Tousignant, Steven Police Special $14,649.25 $ 411.61 $15,061.36 True, Jonathan Fire Prevention $46,421.53 $12,063.99 $58,485.52 Towler, Robert Police Special $55,209.19 $15,175.28 $70,384.47 Trofatter, Dorothy Receptionist $ 9,105.97 $ 9,105.97 Twomey, Mary Library Staff $ 8,503.73 $ 8,503.73 Vaughan, Timothy Police Special $ 4,383.43 $ 4,383.43 Vetter, Beverly Children's Librarian $22,592.76 $22,592.76 Violette, Richard Grease Trap Insp. $13,348.23 $13,348.23 Wagner, Frank Ballot Clerk $ 682.50 $ 682.50 Wakeen, Catherine Ballot Clerk $ 176.25 $ 176.25 Wakeen, Edmond Ballot Clerk $ 18.75 $ 18.75 Walker, John R. Moderator $ 52.50 $ 52.50 Walker, Robert Public Works $43,463.45 $ 3,974.03 $47,437.48 Walker, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 277.50 $ 277.50 Warburton, Brian Selectman $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 Wardle, Margaret Ballot Clerk $ 266.25 $ 266.25 Way, Claire Ballot Clerk $ 213.75 $ 213.75 Webb, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Weber, David Firefighter $46,203.50 $17,653.69 $63,857.19 Weinhold, William Police Special $18,099.62 $18,099.62 Welsh, William Fire Captain $57,169.94 $23,910.92 $81,080.86 White, Angelus Ballot Clerk $ 307.50 $ 307.50 Whitney, Eleanor Bookkeeper-Cemetery $ 2,286.00 $ 2,286.00 Wholey, John Ballot Clerk $ 360.00 $ 360.00 Wilbur, Stephen Public Works $38,769.42 $ 3,984.06 $42,753.48 Williams, Martha Ballot Clerk $ 543.75 $ 543.75 Williams, Joyce Town Clerk's Bookkeeper $3 1,309.69 $31,309.69 Winn,L Seasonal $ 2,286.00 $ 2,286.00 Winton, Geraldine Ballot Clerk $ 221.25 $ 221.25 96 Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages Wiser, Brian Firefighter $43,455.80 $14,134.19 $57,589.99 Witmer, M Seasonal Laborer $ 72.00 $ 72.00 Woodbum, Margaret Ballot Clerk $ 136.88 $ 136.88 Workman, James Selectman $ 2,625.00 $ 2,625.00 Wrenn, William Chief of Police $70,852.76 $70,852.76 Wright, Rosanna Ballot Clerk $ 367.50 $ 367.50 Wright, Kathleen Accounting $31,309.69 $31,309.69 Young, John Police Special $ 4,365.73 $ 4,365.73 Zinka, T Recreation $ 888.00 $ 888.00 97 2000 TAXABLE VALUATION BREAKDOWN DESCRIPTION VALUE % OF TOTAL VALUATION TOTAL VALUATION 1,428,681,500 100.000% EXEMPT PROPERTIES 68,464,200 4.792% SCHOOLS 25,827,000 MUNICIPAL 4,257,300 CHURCHES 9,400,900 OTHER 18,979,000 TOTAL TAXABLE PROPERTY 1,360,217,300 95.208% VALUATION EXEMPTIONS (ELDERLY, BLIND, ETC.) 3,743,900 .262% TOTAL TAXABLE VALUATION 1.356.473.400 94.946% DESCRIPTION COUNT VALUE % OF TAXABLE PROPERTY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 4835± 826,053,700 60.729% MOBILE HOMES 322± 11,107,600 0.817% MULTI-FAMILY 299± 73,438,800 5.399% RESIDENTIAL CONDOS 1900+ 193,420,300 14.220% RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 7356± 1,104,020,400 81.165% COMMERCIAL 348± 157,022,800 11.544% INDUSTRIAL 21+ 24,736,600 1.818% UTILITIES 40,584,500 2.984% COMM/IND CONDOS 208+ 15,516,200 1.141% COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 577± 237,860,100 17.487% TOWN LEASED LAND 58 4,443,300 0.327% VACANT LAND/CUR USE 355± 12,790,200 0.940% MARSHLAND 179+ 110,700 0.008% LEASED PARKING SPACES 293,400 0.022% OTHER TAXABLE IMPROVEMENTS 699,200 0.051% TOTAL OTHER PROPERTIES 596+ 18,336,800 1.348% TOTAL TAXABLE PROPERTIES 1.360.217,300 100.000% 98 TWO YEAR TAX RATE COMPARISON 1999 2000 GROSS ASSESSED VALUE: 1,339,168,300 1,360,217,300 Less Elderly/Blind Exemptions: 3,763,400 3,743,900 NET ASSESSED VALUE: 1,335,404,900 1,356,473,400 NET PRECINCT VALUE: 255,719,700 253,431,600 Assessment Ratio 92% 80% TOTAL TOWN APPROPRIATION: 17,227,917 28,310,779 TOTAL REVENUES AND CREDITS: 6,704,282 -16,104,007 LOCAL EDUC APPROPRIATION: 7,109,025 7,999,072 STATE EDUCATION APPROP: 8,393,435 8,393,445 COUNTY TAX APPROPRIATION: 1,444,878 1,670,683 TOTAL APPROPRIATION: 27,470,973 30,269,972 BPT REIMBURSEMENT: -86,825 -66,82 WAR SERVICE CREDITS: +138,050 +137,350 OVERLAY: +206,362 +199,031 PROPERTY TAXES TO BE RAISED: 27,728,560 30,539,528 PRECINCT TAXES TO BE RAISED: 379,482 381,733 GROSS PROPERTY TAXES: 28,108,042 30,921,261 MUNICIPAL RATE: 8.18 9.20 SCHOOLS RATE: TOWN 5.32 5.90 STATE 6.50 6.37 COUNTY RATE: 1.08 1.23 TOTAL RATE: 21.08 22.70 Exempt Precinct Rate: 21.59 23.18 Precinct Rate: 22.77 24.43 99 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES DECEMBER 31, 2000 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 PAGES INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 1 GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EXHIBIT A Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Group 2-3 B Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds 4 C Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual (Budgetary Basis) - General and Special Revenue Funds 5 D Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance - All Nonexpendable Trust Funds 6 E Combined Statement of Cash Flows - All Nonexpendable Trust Funds 7 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8-25 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES GENERAL FUND A-l Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues 26 -27 A-2 Statement of Appropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances 28 -29 A-3 Statement of Changes in Unreserved - Undesignated Fund Balance 30 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS B-l Combining Balance Sheet 31 B-2 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances . . . 32 Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance B-3 Cemetery Trustees Fund 33 B-4 Lane Memorial Library Fund 34 B-5 Conservation Commission Fund 35 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS C-l Combining Balance Sheet 36 C-2 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances ... 37 TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS D-l Combining Balance Sheet 38 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES SCHEDULE I Summary of Town Clerk's Account 39 II Trust Funds - Summary of Principal and Income 40 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATION OF REPORTABLE CONDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS 41-43 Ik Plodzik & Sanderson Professional Association/Accountants & Auditors 193 North Main Street « Concord « New Hampshire « 03301-5063 » 603-225-6996 « FAX-224-1380 INDEPENDENT A UDITOR 'S REPORT To the Members of the Board of Selectmen Town of Hampton Hampton, New Hampshire We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of Hampton as of and for the year ended December 31, 2000 as listed in the table of contents. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose 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. The general purpose financial statements referred to above do not include the general fixed assets account group which should be included in order to conform with generally accepted accounting principles. As is the case with most municipal entities in the State of New Hampshire, the Town of Hampton has not maintained historical cost records of its fixed assets. The amount that should be recorded in the general fixed assets account group is not known. In our opinion, except for the effect on the financial statements of the omission described in the preceding paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of Hampton as of December 31, 2000, and the results of its operations and the cash flows of its nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements of the Town of Hampton taken as a whole. The combining and individual fund financial statements listed as schedules in the table of contents and the other supplementary information labeled Schedules I and II are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the general purpose financial statements of the Town of Hampton. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. January 26, 2001 T^JBd^JlIb 4 yXo/tfctoAAfc*-* GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EXHIBIT A TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Combined Balance Sheet All Fund Types and Account Group December 31, 2000 Special Capital ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS General Revenue Projects Assets Cash and Equivalents $ 8,891,611 $ 119,472 $ 78,019 Investments 47,263 Receivables (Net pf Allowances For Uncollectible^ Interest Taxes 1,806,035 Accounts 33,290 105,949 Intergovernmental 109,062 551,031 Interfund Receivable 1,312,653 134,225 Welfare Tax Liens 123,051 Welfare Tax Liens Reserved Until Collected (123,051) Mortgage Notes Receivable Current Portion Prepaid Items 1,304 14,115 Other Debits Amount to be Provided for Retirement of General Long-Term Debt TOTAL ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS $12,153,955 $421,024 $ 629.050 A(l) Fiduciary Account Fund Tvpes Group Total Trust and General Long- (Memorandum Agencv Term Debt OnM $ 28,439 $ $ 9,117,541 15,044,730 15,091,993 255,884 255,884 1,806,035 139,239 660,093 7,964,218 9,411,096 123,051 (123,051) 174,999 174,999 15,419 13.401.015 13.401.015 $23,468,270 $13,401,015 $ 50.073.314 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 2 EXHIBIT A (Continued) TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Combined Balance Sheet All Fund Types and Account Group December 31, 2000 Governmental Fund Types Special Capital LIABILITIES AND EOUITY General Revenue Projects Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 39,003 $ 875 $ Accrued Payroll and Benefits 115,409 1,790 Contracts Payable 17,872 Retainage Payable 74,466 Intergovernmental Payable 3,846 Interfund Payable 7,974,218 47,912 548,588 Escrow and Performance Deposits 4,363 Deferred Tax Revenue 22,287 25,051 General Obligation Bonds/Notes Payable Capital Leases Payable Compensated Absences Payable Accrued Landfill Postclosure Care Costs Total Liabilities 8.159.126 75.628 640.926 Equity Fund Balances Reserved For Encumbrances 1,004,863 944,957 Reserved For Endowments Reserved For Special Purposes Unreserved Designated for Contingency 500,000 Designated For Special Purposes 345,396 Undesignated (Deficit) 2.489.966 T956.8331 Total Equity 3.994.829 345.396 H 1.8761 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 12.153.955 $421,024 $ 629.050 A (2) Fiduciary Account Fund Tvpes Group Total Trust and General Long- (Memorandum 1 Agencv Term Debt Onlv ) $ 3,239 $ $ 43,117 117,199 17,872 74,466 7,988,205 7,992,051 840,378 9,411,096 24,605 28,968 47,338 11,239,584 11,239,584 228,723 228,723 1,257,708 1,257,708 675.000 675.000 8.856.427 13.401.015 31.133.122 1,949,820 14,078,454 14,078,454 533,389 533,389 500,000 345,396 1.533.133 14.611.843 18.940.192 $23,468,270 $13,401,015 $ 50.073.314 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 3 B EXHIBIT TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Fiduciary Governmental Fund Tvoes Fund Tvpe Special Capital Expendable General Revenue Projects Trust Revenues Taxes $12,443,303 $ 10,000 $ $ $12,453,303 Licenses and Permits 2,615,089 2,615,089 Intergovernmental 1,104,775 44,129 5,157 1,154,061 Charges for Services 680,859 578,407 1,259,266 Miscellaneous 577,935 140,462 403 43,879 762,679 Other Financing Sources Proceeds of General Obligation Debt 335,000 1,129,248 1,464,248 Operating Transfers In 1.104.259 595.060 1.699.319 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources 18.861.220 1.368.058 1.134.! 43.879 21.407.965 Expenditures Current General Government 3,190,964 3,190,964 Public Safety 6,004,939 532,133 6,537,072 Highways and Streets 1,402,679 1,402,679 Sanitation 3,262,124 3,262,124 Health 224,972 224,972 Welfare 75,059 75,059 Culture and Recreation 226,578 615,981 842,559 Conservation 2,511 2,511 Debt Service 1,464,479 1,464,479 Capital Outlay 1,016,979 970,926 1,987,905 Other Financing Uses Operating Transfers Out 594.627 250.000 844.627 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 17.463.400 1.150.625 970.926 250.000 19.834.951 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over (Under) Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 1,397,820 217,433 163,882 (206,121) Fund Balances (Deficit) - January 1 2.597.009 127.963 (175.758 ) 735.553 Fund Balances - (Deficit) December 31 $ 3.994.829 $ 345.396 $ (11.876) $ 529.432 4.857.781 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 4 EXHIBIT C TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Budget and Actual (Budgetary Basis) General and Special Revenue Funds For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 General Fund Variance Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Revenues Taxes $ 12,319,046 $ 12,443,303 $ 124,257 Licenses and Permits 2,305,200 2,615,089 309,889 Intergovernmental 940,478 985,490 45,012 Charges for Services 596,153 680,859 84,706 Miscellaneous 510,201 577,935 67,734 Other Financing Sources Operating Transfers In 1.075,000 1.104.259 29.259 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources 17.746.078 18.406.935 660,857 Expenditures Current General Government 3,498,736 3,177,782 320,954 Public Safety 6,169,159 5,897,431 271,728 Highways and Streets 1,378,927 1,521,219 (142,292) Sanitation 3,288,893 3,216,944 71,949 Health 225,839 224,972 867 Welfare 106,916 76,009 30,907 Culture and Recreation 339,257 218,879 120,378 Conservation Economic Development 1 1 Debt Service 1,413,606 1,439,299 (25,693) Capital Outlay 1,096,850 1,099,960 (3,110) Other Financing Uses Operating Transfers Out 620. 547 594,627 25.920 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 18.138.731 17.467.122 671.609 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over (Under) Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (392,653) 939,813 1,332,466 Unreserved Fund Balances - January 1 2.050.153 2.Q5Q.153 Unreserved Fund Balances - December 31 $ 1.657.500 $ 2.989.966 $ 1.332.466 Annually Budgeted Total Special Revenue Fund;3 (Memorandum Onlv) Variance Variance Favorable Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Budget Actual (Unfavorable) $ $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 12,319,046 $ 12,453,303 $ 134,257 2,305,200 2,615,089 309,889 940,478 985,490 45,012 650,000 578,407 (71,593) 1,246,153 1,259,266 13,113 115,548 137,510 21,962 625,749 715,445 89,696 620.547 595.060 (25.487) 1.695.547 1.699.319 3,772 1.386.095 1.320.977 (65.118) 19.132.173 19.727.912 595.739 23,648 23,648 3,522,384 3,177,782 344,602 500,000 492,346 7,654 6,669,159 6,389,777 279,382 1,378,927 1,521,219 (142,292) 3,288,893 3,216,944 71,949 225,839 224,972 867 106,916 76,009 30,907 859,946 614,122 245,824 1,199,203 833,001 366,202 2,501 2,511 (10) 2,501 2,511 (10) 1 1 1,413,606 1,439,299 (25,693) 1,096,850 1,099,960 (3,110) 620.547 594.627 25.920 1.386.095 1.108.979 277.116 19.524.826 18.576.101 948.725 211,998 211,998 (392,653) 1,151,811 1,544,464 121.745 121.745 2.171.898 2.171.898 $ 121.745 $ 333.743 $211,998 $ 1.779.245 $ 3.323.709 $ 1 .544.464 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 5 EXHIBIT D TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance All Nonexpendable Trust Funds For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Operating Revenues New Funds 23,648 Interest and Dividends 867,217 Net Increase in Fair Value of Investments 238.398 Total Operating Revenues 1.129.263 Operating Expenses Administration 12,763 Transfers Out To Other Funds 854.692 Total Operating Expenses 867.455 Operating Income 261,808 Fund Balance - January 1 13.820.603 Fund Balance - December 31 $ 14.082.411 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 6 E EXHIBIT TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Combined Statement of Cash Flows All Nonexpendable Trust Funds For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Cash Flows From Operating Activities Cash Received as New Funds $ 23,648 Cash Received as Interest and Dividends 784,866 Cash Received from Mortgages 72,407 Cash Paid for Administrative Purposes (14,603) Cash Paid to Other Funds (789.770^ Net Cash Provided hy Operating Activities 76,548 Cash Flows From Investing Activities Purchase of Investments (76.897 ") Net Decrease in Cash (349) Cash - January 1 4.183 Cash - December 31 $ 3.834 Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Operating Income $ 261.808 Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net Increase in Fair Value of Investments (238,398) Increase in Interest Receivable (82,351) Decrease in Mortgage Notes Receivable 72,407 Decrease in Accounts Payable (1,834) Increase in Interfund Payable 64.916 Total Adjustments H85.260> Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 76.548 The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 7 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements of the Town have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to the governmental units. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The more significant of the government's accounting policies are described below. A. Financial Reporting Entity The Town of Hampton, New Hampshire, is a municipal corporation governed by an elected 5-member Board of Selectmen. As required by generally accepted accounting principles, these financial statements present the Town of Hampton (primary government). Component units are organizations for which the primary government is financially accountable or for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the primary government are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. Based on the foregoing criteria, no other organizations are included in the Town's financial reporting entity. B. Basis of Presentation - Fund Accounting The accounts of the Town are organized on the basis of funds and account groups, each of which is considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for with a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures/expenses, as appropriate. The various funds are grouped by type in the financial statements. The following fund types and account groups are used by the Town: Governmental Fund Types General Fund - The General Fund is the general operating fund of the Town. All general tax revenues and other receipts that are not allocated by law or contractual agreement to another fund are accounted for in this fund. From the fund are paid the general operating expenditures, the fixed charges, and the capital improvement costs that are not paid through other funds. Special Revenue Funds - Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources (other than expendable trust or major capital projects) requiring separate accounting because of legal or regulatory provisions or administrative action. Capital Projects Funds - Transactions related to resources obtained and used for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of capital facilities, are accounted for in Capital Projects Funds. Fiduciary Fund Types Trust and Agency Funds - These funds account for assets held by the Town as a trustee or agent for individuals, private organizations, and other units of government. 8 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Account Groups Account groups are not "funds." They are concerned only with the measurement of financial position. They are not involved with the measurement of results of operations. The Town uses the following account groups: General Fixed Assets Account Group - General fixed assets have been acquired for general governmental purposes and have been recorded as expenditures in the applicable governmental fund. These expenditures are required to be capitalized at historical cost in the General Fixed Assets Account Group. In accordance with the practice followed by most other municipal entities in the State, the Town does not maintain such a record of its general fixed assets and, accordingly, a statement of general fixed assets, required by generally accepted accounting principles, is not included in this financial report. General Long-Term Debt Account Group - This account group is established to account for all long-term debt of the Town. C. Measurement Focus/Basis of Accounting Governmental, Expendable Trust and Agency Funds use the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both available and measurable (flow of current financial resources measurement focus). Licenses and permits, fines and forfeits, and most miscellaneous revenues are recorded when received in cash. General taxes, intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, and investment earnings are recorded when earned (when they are measurable and available). Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except expenditures for prepayments, debt service, and other long-term obligations, which are recognized when due. All Nonexpendable Trust Funds are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting. Using this basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when they are earned, and expenses are recognized when they are incurred (flow of economic resources measurement focus). D. Budgetary Accounting General Budget Policies General governmental revenues and expenditures accounted for in budgetary funds are controlled by a formal integrated budgetary accounting system in accordance with various legal requirements which govern the Town's operations. At its annual meeting, the Town adopts a budget for the current year for the General, Cemetery Trustees, Lane Memorial Library, Conservation Commission, Beach Infrastructure, Emergency Medical Services, Private Detail, Recreation and Cable TV Local Origination Funds. Project-length financial plans are adopted for all Capital Projects Funds. Except as reconciled on the following page, budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Management may transfer appropriations between operating categories as deemed necessary, but expenditures may not legally exceed budgeted appropriations in total. All annual appropriations lapse at year-end unless encumbered. State statutes require balanced budgets, but provide for the use of beginning unreserved fund balance to achieve that end. In the fiscal year 2000, $300,153 of the beginning General Fund fund balance was applied for this purpose. Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders, contracts, and continuing appropriations (certain projects and specific items not fully expended at year-end) are recognized, is employed in the governmental funds. Encumbrances are not the equivalent of expenditures and are therefore reported as part of the fund balance at December 31 and are carried forward to supplement appropriations of the subsequent year. Amounts recorded as budgetary expenditures in the Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual - General and Special Revenue Funds (Exhibit C) are presented on the basis budgeted by the Town. The amounts differ from those reported in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds (Exhibit B) as follows: Special General Revenue Fund Funds Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Per Exhibit C (Budgetary Basis) $17,467,122 $1,108,979 Adjustments Basis Difference Encumbrances - December 31, 1999 546,856 Encumbrances - December 31, 2000 (1,004,863) Retirement Contributions Paid by State of New Hampshire 119,285 Capital Leases 335,000 Entitv Difference Unbudgeted Funds U.S.S. Hampton 69 Founders' Day 1,790 Police Grant 39.787 Per Exhibit B (GAAP Basis) $ 17.463.400 $1,150,625 10 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 E. Assets. Liabilities and Fund Equity Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments For financial reporting purposes, cash and cash equivalents include amounts in demand deposits and money market funds, as well as certificates of deposit and short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less. The Town Treasurer is required by New Hampshire statute to have custody of all moneys belonging to the Town and shall pay out the same only upon orders of the selectmen. The treasurer shall deposit all such moneys in participation units in the public deposit investment pool established pursuant to N.H. RSA 383:22 or in solvent banks in the state. Funds may be deposited in banks outside the state if such banks pledge and deliver to a third party custodial bank or the federal reserve bank collateral security for such deposits, United States government or government agency obligations or obligations of the State of New Hampshire in value at least equal to the amount of the deposit in each case. Whenever the town treasurer has in custody an excess of funds which are not immediately needed for the purpose of expenditure, the town treasurer shall, with the approval of the selectmen, invest the excess funds in obligations of the United States government, in the public deposit investment pool established pursuant to RSA 383:22, in savings bank deposits, certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements of banks incorporated under the laws of the State of New Hampshire or in banks recognized by the state treasurer. Any person who directly or indirectly receives any such funds or moneys for deposit or for investment in securities of any kind shall, prior to acceptance of such funds, make available at the time of such deposit or investment an option to have such funds secured by collateral having a value at least equal to the amount of such funds. Such collateral shall be segregated for the exclusive benefit of the town. Only securities defined by the bank commissioner as provided by rules adopted pursuant to RSA 386:57 shall be eligible to be pledged as collateral. Investments are stated at fair value as of the balance sheet date. The fair value is based on the quoted market price at year-end. The money market investments with a remaining maturity at time of purchase less than one year are reported at amortized cost. These include commercial paper, banker's acceptances, and United States treasury and agency obligations. The Trustees of Trust Funds file annual reports with the New Hampshire Attorney General. Receivables Receivables have been recorded for the following: a. Tax revenue is recorded when a warrant for collection is committed to the Tax Collector. However, the Town has established an allowance for a portion of the uncollected taxes receivable based on historical trend information relative to collectibility. This allowance totals $203,735 at December 31, 2000. 11 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 b. Interest on investments is recorded as revenue in the year earned. c. Various service charges (ambulance, police and sewer) are recorded as revenue for the period when service was provided. The receivables for such services are shown on the balance sheet net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts. Interfund Receivables and Payables During the course of normal operations, the Town has transactions between funds, including expenditures and transfers of resources to provide services and fund capital outlay. The accompanying governmental and fiduciary fund financial statements reflect such transactions as transfers. To the extent that certain transactions have not been paid or received as of December 31, balances of interfund amounts receivable or payable have been recorded. Prepaid Items Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as prepaid items. Deferred Revenue The government reports deferred revenue on its combined balance sheet. Deferred revenue arises when a potential revenue does not meet both the "measurable" and "available" criteria for recognition in the current period. Deferred revenue also arises when resources are received by the government before it has a legal claim to them, as when grant monies are received prior to the incurrence of qualifying expenditures. In subsequent periods, when revenue recognition criteria are met, or when the government has a legal claim to the resources, the liability for deferred revenue is removed from the combined balance sheet and revenue is recognized. Long-Term Liabilities General Obligation Debt - General obligation bonds, notes, state revolving loans, capital leases, and other forms of long-term debt supported by general revenues are obligations of the Town as a whole. Accordingly, such unmatured obligations of the Town are accounted for in the General Long-Term Debt Account Group. Compensated Absences - Employees may accumulate a limited amount of earned, but unused vested benefits which will be paid upon separation from the Town's service. In Governmental Fund Types, the cost of vested benefits paid or expected to be liquidated with expendable available financial resources is reported as an expenditure and fund liability of the fund. Amounts of vested or accumulated leave benefits that are not expected to be liquidated with expendable available financial resources are reported in the general long-term debt account group. No expenditure is reported for these amounts. 12 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Fund Equity The portion of fund balance which has been legally segregated for a specific future use, or which indicates that a portion is not appropriable for expenditures, is shown as reserved. The following reserves are used by the Town: Reserved for Encumbrances - is used to account for open purchase orders, contracts and other commitments at year-end for which goods and services have not been received. Reserved for Endowments - represents the principal balance of Nonexpendable Trust Funds which must be held for investment purposes only. Reserved for Special Purposes - is used to account for the unencumbered balance of restricted funds. These include the Town's Expendable Trust Funds, and the income portion of the Town's Nonexpendable Trust Funds. The portion of unreserved fund balance for which management has specific plans is shown as designated. The following designations are used by the Town: Designated for Contingency - is used to account for potential legal settlements. Designated for Special Purposes - is used to account for the unencumbered balances of Special Revenue Funds. F. Total Columns (Memorandum Only) on Combined Statements Amounts in the "Total (Memorandum Only)" columns in the combined financial statement line items of the fund types and account group are presented for analytical purposes only. The summation includes fund types and an account group that use different bases of accounting, includes interfund transactions that have not been eliminated and the caption "amount to be provided," which is not an asset in the usual sense. Consequently, amounts shown in the "Total (Memorandum Only)" columns are not comparable to a consolidation and do not represent the total resources available or total revenues and expenditures/expenses of the Town. NOTE 2 - STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY Deficit Fund Balances Project Deficit There are deficits of $11,370 and $945,463 in the Capital Projects (Winnacunnet Road Lift Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Funds) respectively, at December 31, 2000. These deficits arise because of the application of generally accepted accounting principles to the financial reporting for these funds. State revolving loan funds authorized to finance the project are not recognized in the financial statements until application for a drawdown is made. 13 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 NOTE 3 - ASSETS A. Cash and Equivalents The Town maintains a common bank account in which the cash balances of most funds are maintained. The common bank account is used for receipts and disbursements relating to all these funds. All time deposits are the property of the General Fund. All bank deposits as of December 31, 2000, were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or collateralized with securities held by the Town or its agent (Citizens Bank) in the Town's name. Repurchase Agreement Included in the Town's cash equivalents at December 31, 2000, is a short-term investment in a repurchase agreement issued by a local banking institution. Under this agreement, the Town will be repaid principal plus interest on a specified date which is subsequent to year-end. This agreement is guaranteed/collateralized with securities held by the banking institution which exceed the amount of the agreement. To the extent that the banking institution may default on its commitment to this obligation, the Town is at risk of economic loss. Management considers this exposure to be minimal. At December 31, 2000, the Town held an investment in repurchase agreement as follows: Collateral Pledged Interest Underlying Amount Rate % Maturity Date Securities Market Value $ 9,405,271 4.6 January 2, 2001 GNMA $ 9,452,616 B. Investments Investments made by the Town are summarized below. The investments that are represented by specific identifiable investment securities are classified as to credit risk into three categories as follows: Category 1 Includes investments that are insured or registered for which the securities are held by the Town or its agent in the Town's name. Category 2 Includes uninsured and unregistered investments for which the securities are held by the Town, broker, counter party's trust department or agent in the Town's name. 14 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Category 3 Includes uninsured and unregistered investments for which the securities are held by the broker, counter party, counter party's trust department or agent, but not in the Town's name. All of the Town's investments are under the management of The Stratvest Group, with the Bank of New Hampshire as agent for these funds. These investments are designated as Category 3 because they are held by an agent of the bank, but not in the Town's name. Category Fair 1 2 3 Value Certificates of Deposit $399,062 $453,419 $ $ 852,481 United States Government Obligations 11.983.213 11.983.213 $ 399.062 $453.419 $ 11.983.213 12,835,694 Mutual Funds 2.256.299 Total Investments $15.091.993 C. Property Taxes The property tax year is from April 1 to March 31 and all property taxes are assessed on the inventory taken in April of that year. The net assessed valuation as of April 1, 2000, upon which the 2000 property tax levy was based is: For the New Hampshire Education Tax $ 1,316,847,400 For All Other Taxes $ 1 ,356,473,400 The Town subscribes to the semi-annual method of tax collection as provided for by RSA 76:15-a. Under this method, tax bills are sent on or around June 1 and November 1 of each year, with interest accruing at a rate of 12% on bills outstanding for more than 30 days. The June 1 billing is considered an estimate only and is one half of the previous year's tax billing. The remaining balance of taxes due is billed in the fall after the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has calculated and approved the Town's tax rate for the fiscal year. In connection with the setting of the tax rate, Town Officials with the approval of the Department of Revenue Administration, establish and raise through taxation an amount for abatements and refunds of property taxes, known as overlay. This amount is reported as a reduction in tax revenue and is adjusted by management for any tax allowances at year-end. The property taxes collected by the Town include taxes levied for the State of New Hampshire, Hampton and Winnacunnet 15 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Cooperative School Districts, Rockingham County and Hampton Beach Village District, which are remitted as required by law. The taxes collected for these other entities are recorded in an Agency Fund. The ultimate responsibility for the collection of taxes rests with the Town. The tax rate and amounts assessed for the year ended December 31, 2000, were as follows: Property Per $1,000 of Taxes Assessed Valuation Assessed Municipal Portion $ 9.20 $ 12,476,328 School Portion State of New Hampshire 6.37 8,393,445 Local 5.90 7,999,072 County Portion 1.23 1,670,683 Precinct Portion 1.73 381.733 Total Property Taxes Assessed $ 30.921.261 During the current fiscal year, the Tax Collector placed a lien on August 25 for all uncollected 1999 property taxes. Taxes receivable at December 31, 2000, are as follows: Property Levy of 2000 $1,637,418 Unredeemed (under tax lien) Levy of 1999 230,799 Levy of 1998 119,144 Levy of 1997 13,264 Levy of 1996 9,145 Less: Allowance for estimated uncollectible taxes (203.735 ") Net Taxes Receivable $ 1.806.035 16 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 D. Other Receivables Other receivables as of December 31, 2000, are as follows: Special Capital General Revenue Projects Trust Fund Funds Funds Funds Total Interest $ $ $ $ 255,884 $ 255,884 Accounts 74,980 184,617 259,597 Intergovernmental 109,062 551,031 660,093 Liens 123,051 123,051 Mortgages 174,999 174,999 Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts (164.741) (78,663) (243.4091 Net Total Receivables $ 142.352 $ 105.949 $551,031 $ 430.883 $ 1.230.215 Interfund Receivables/Pa^/ables Individual fund interfund receivable and payable balances at December 31, 2000 are as follows: Interfund Interfund Receivable Pavable General Fund $1,312,653 $7,974,218 Special Revenue Funds Conservation Commission 10,000 Beach Infrastructure 79,829 Emergency Medical Services 37,443 Private Detail 9,857 Recreation 31,076 Cable TV 9,491 U.S.S. Hampton 3,829 Founders' Day 612 Capital Projects Funds Winnacunnet Road Lift Station 14,905 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 533,683 Trust Fund? Nonexpendable 840,378 Agency Fund Property Tax 7.964.218 Totals $9.411.096 $9.411.096 17 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 NOTE 4 - LIABILITIES A. Intergovernmental Payables Payables due other governments at December 31, 2000 include: General Fund Fees due to the State of New Hampshire $ 3,846 Trust Funds Expendable Hampton Beach Village District funds in custody of Town Trustees 23,987 Agency Fund Property Tax School assessment monies due to the State of New Hampshire, and Winnacunnet Cooperative and Hampton School Districts 7.964.218 Total Intergovernmental Payable $ 7.992.051 B. Construction and Other Significant Commitments As of December 31, 2000, the Town had the following commitments with respect to unfinished capital projects: Contracts Retainage Construction Capital Project Pavable Pavable Commitment Winnacunnet Road Lift Station $ $ 9,532 $ Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 17.872 64.934 944.957 Total $ 17.872 $ 74.466 $ 944.957 C. Landfill Closure and Postclosure Care Costs Federal and State laws and regulations require that the Town place a final cover on its unlined landfill and perform certain maintenance and monitoring functions at the landfill site after closure. The Town is currently in the process of closing its municipal landfill and the current expenditures related thereto are reflected in the Municipal Landfill Closure Capital Project Fund. A liability is 18 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 being recognized in the General Long-Term Debt Account Group for the future postclosure care costs of $675,000 (estimated $25,000 per year for 27 years) which is based on the amount that would be paid if all services required to monitor and maintain the landfill were acquired as of December 31, 2000. However, the actual cost of postclosure care may be higher or lower due to inflation, changes in technology or changes in landfill laws and regulations. The Town expects to finance the closure and postclosure care costs by General Fund revenue. D. Long-Term Debt The following is a summary of the Town's general long-term debt transactions for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000: Accrued General Capital Compensated Landfill Obligation Bonds/ Leases Absences Postclosure Notes Pavable Pavable Pavable Care Costs Total Balance, Beginning of Year $ 10,986,420 $ 59,045 $ 1,234,905 $ 504,000 $ 12,784,370 Issued 222,623 335,000 557,623 Retired (850,905) (165,322) (1,016,227) Net increase in compen- sated absences payable 22,803 22,803 Net increase in accrued landfill postclosure care costs 171,000 171,000 State Revolving Fund Drawdowns on loan for Incomplete Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 906,625 906,625 Adjustment to Final State Revolving Fund loan schedule (25.179) (25.179) Balance, End of Year $11,239,584 $ 228.723 $ 1.257.708 $ 675.000 $13,401,015 19 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Long-term debt payable at December 31, 2000, is comprised of the following: Interest Outstanding Original Issue Maturity Rate at Amount Date Date % December 31. 2000 General Obligation Bonds/Notes Payable Sewer Construction Bonds $1,280,000 1975 2004 6.750 $ 100,000 Sewer Bonds $800,000 1985 2005 7.50-8.50 200,00 Sewer Construction Bonds $7,800,000 1986 2006 7.50-8.50 2,340,000 Sewer Construction Loan $2,712,489 1995 2015 4.632 2,015,040 Landfill Closure Loan $4,179,686 1997 2016 4.480 3,608,667 Landfill Gas Trench $147,828 1998 2018 4.220 133,045 Wastewater Treatment Plant $1,398,340 1999 2019 5.100 1,304,502 Winnacunnet Road Lift Station $664,953 1999 2019 4.220 631.705 10.332.959 Partial Drawdown of State Revolving Fund Loan * 906.625 11.239.584 Capital Leases Payable Library Computer Systems $63,370 1998 2001 11,338 Town Vehicles $335,000 2000 2002 217.385 228.723 Compensated Absences Payable Vested Sick Leave 1,023,871 Accrued Vacation Leave 233.837 1.257.708 Accrued Landfill Postclosure Care Costs 675.000 Total General Long-Term Debt Account Group $13,401,015 * Repayment of State Revolving Fund loans does not commence until the respective project is complete. This loan is still in the process of being drawndown and is not finalized as of December 31, 2000. 20 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 The annual requirements to amortize all general obligation debt outstanding as of December 31, 2000, including interest payments, are as follows: Annual Requirements To Amortize General Obligation Bonds/Notes Payable Fiscal Year Ending December 31. Principal Interest Total 2001 $ 857,727 $ 532,514 $ 1,390,241 2002 864,854 478,167 1,343,021 2003 872,300 423,540 1,295,840 2004 880,082 368,312 1,248,394 2005 863,209 312,997 1,176,206 2006-2019 5.994.787 1.597.278 7.592.065 Subtotals 10,332,959 3,712,808 14,045,767 State Revolving Fund Loan 906,625 906,625 Total $11.239.584 $3.712.808 $14.952.392 Annual Requirements to Amortize Capital Leases Fiscal Year Ending December 31. Principal Interest Total 2001 $ 117,160 $ 12,371 $ 129,531 2002 111-563 LQ51 117.615 Totals $ 228.723 $ 18.423 $247.146 All debt is general obligation debt of the Town, which is backed by its full faith and credit, and will be repaid from general governmental revenues. All lease-purchase agreements contains non-appropriation funding clauses whereby, in the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the Town, the leases shall terminate without penalty or expense to the Town. 21 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Bonds or Notes Authorized - Unissued Bonds and notes authorized and unissued as of December 31, 2000 are as follows: Per Town Meeting Unissued Vote of Purpose Amount March 14, 1995 Landfill Closure 513,668 March 14, 1995 Route 1 Upgrade 2,400,000 March 10, 1998 Winnacunnet Road Lift Station 735,048 March 14, 2000 New Police Facility 4,999,000 March 14, 2000 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 3.843.375 Ipjal $ 12.491.091 * This amount reflects the balance available of the State Revolving Fund loan which has not been drawndown as of December 31, 2000. State Aid to Water Pollution Projects In addition to local revenues, the "Amount To Be Provided For Retirement of General Long-Term Debt," includes the following amounts to be received from the State of New Hampshire in the form of State Aid to Water Pollution Projects: State Aid Bond Issues Grant Number Amount $1,280,000 Sewer Construction Bonds C-124 $ 74,531 $800,000 Sewer Bonds C-383 50,045 $7,800,000 Sewer Construction Bonds C-384 319,017 $2,712,489 Sewer Construction Loan C-496 542.717 Total $ 986.310 Under RSA Chapter 486, the Town receives from the State of New Hampshire a percent of the annual amortization charges on the original costs resulting from the acquisition and construction of sewage disposal facilities. At December 31, 2000, the Town is due to receive the following annual amounts to offset debt payments: Fiscal Year Ending December 31. Amount 2001 $ 138,191 2002 131,694 2003 125,177 2004 118,639 2005 96,587 2006-2015 376.022 Total $ 986.310 22 . TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 NOTE 5 - OTHER INFORMATION A. Risk Management The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, or destruction of assets; errors or omissions; injuries to employees; or natural disasters. During fiscal year 2000, the Town was a member of the New Hampshire Municipal Association Property-Liability Insurance Trust, Inc. and the Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Workers' Compensation Division. These entities are considered public entity risk pools, currently operating as common risk management and insurance programs for member towns and cities. The New Hampshire Municipal Association Property-Liability Insurance Trust, Inc. is a Trust organized to provide certain property and liability insurance coverages to member towns, cities and other qualified political subdivisions of New Hampshire. As a member of the NHMA Property-Liability Insurance Trust, Inc., the Town shares in contributing to the cost of, and receiving benefits from, a self-insured pooled risk management program. The membership and coverage run from July 1 to June 30. The program includes a Self-Insured Retention Fund (SIR) from which is paid up to $500,000 for each and every covered property, auto physical damage or crime loss, subject to a $1,000 deductible, and each and every covered general liability and public officials liability loss. The Trust maintains on behalf of its members the following reinsurance policies shared by the membership for the year ending June 30, 2001: 1 Signet Star Reinsurance Policy #9-02-AMD-07-0O01-l which provides excess package coverage in the amount of $1,500,000 in excess of the Trust's SIR for each and every loss. 2. Swiss Reinsurance Policy #2300895 which provides Excess Property/Excess Flood coverage in excess of the Trust's SIR. 3. Hartford Steam Boiler Policy #FBP-CH-2213346 which provides a $50,000,000 limit resulting from any "one accident" subject to a $1,000 deductible. 4. Royal Insurance Company Policy #RHD309238 which provides a $51,000,000 limit resulting from Flood and Earthquake and $7,000,000 resulting from any "one accident" for Flood in Zone A subject to a $1,000 deductible. Contributions paid in 2000 for FY2001 ending June 30, 2001, to be recorded as an insurance expenditure totaled $137,268. There were no unpaid contributions for the year ending June 30, 2001 and due in 2000. 23 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 During December 2000, $10,465 was returned to the Town in the form of a check as its 2000 "dividend" for the years 1990, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The Trust Agreement permits the Trust to make additional assessments to members should there be a deficiency in Trust assets to meet its liabilities. At this time, the Trust foresees no likelihood of an additional assessment for any of the past years. Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Workers' Compensation Division is a Trust organized to provide statutory workers' compensation and employer's liability self-insurance coverage to member towns, cities, school districts, and other qualified political subdivisions of New Hampshire. As a member of Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Workers' Compensation Division, the Town of Hampton shares in contributing to the cost of and receiving benefits from a self-insured pooled risk management program. The membership and coverage run from January 1 to December 31. The coverage is for the statutorily required workers' compensation benefits and employer's liability coverage up to $1,300,000. The program includes a Loss Fund from which is paid up to $300,000 for each and every covered claim. The Trust Agreement permits the Trust to make additional assessments to members should there be a deficiency in Trust assets to meet its liabilities. At this time, the Trust foresees no likelihood of any additional assessments for any of the past years. The Town continues to carry commercial insurance for all other risks of loss, including employee and public official fidelity bonds, health and accident insurance. B. Defined Benefit Pension Plan Plan Description and Provisions The Town of Hampton participates in the New Hampshire Retirement System (The System) which is the administrator of a cost-sharing multiple-employer contributory pension plan and trust established in 1967 by RSA 100-A:2 and is qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Sections 401(a) and 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is a contributory, defined benefit plan providing service, disability, death and vested retirement benefits to members and their beneficiaries. Provisions for benefits and contributions are established and can be amended by the New Hampshire State Legislature. The System issues a publicly available financial report that may be obtained by writing the New Hampshire Retirement System, 4 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH 03301. Description of Funding Policy The System is financed by contributions from both the employees and the Town. Member contribution rates are established and may be amended by the State legislature while employer contribution rates are set by the System trustees based on an actuarial valuation. All employees except police officers and firefighters are required to contribute 5 % of earnable compensation. 24 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2000 Police officers and firefighters are required to contribute 9.3% of gross earnings. For the period January 1 through June 30, 2000, the Town contributed 4.93% for police officers, 5.70% for firefighters and 4.24% for other employees. From July 1 through December 31, 2000, the rates were 5.655% for police officers, 6.935% for firefighters and 4.465% for other employees. The contribution requirements for the Town of Hampton for the years 1998, 1999, and 2000 were $302,695, $325,125 and $354,864, respectively, which were paid in full in each year. The State of New Hampshire funds 35% of employer costs for teachers, firefighters and police officers employed by the Town. The State does not participate in funding the employer costs of other Town employees. GASB Statement No. 24, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Certain Grants and Other Financial Assistance requires this amount to be reported as a revenue and expenditure in the Town's financial statements. This amount $119,285 has been included on Exhibit B - Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds and is reconciled to the budgetary expenditures in Note ID. C. Cafeteria Benefit Plan Effective June 1, 1995, the Town implemented a cafeteria benefit plan pursuant to Section 125 of the IRS code. Under this plan, eligible employees may direct a contribution, made by the Town, for health insurance. All regular full-time and part-time employees employed on a regular and continuous basis, including certain contractual employees, are eligible to participate in this plan. Temporary and casual employees are not eligible. The plan year adopted by the Town begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. D. Summary Disclosure of Significant Contingencies Litigation There are various claims and suits pending against the Town which arise in the normal course of the Town's activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these various claims and suits will not have a material effect on the financial position of the Town. Grants Amounts received or receivable from grantor agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by such grantor agencies, principally the Federal government. Any disallowed claims, including amounts already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount of expenditures which may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time although the Town expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial. 25 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES SCHEDULE A-l TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE General Fund Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Over (Under) REVENUES Estimated Actual Estimate Taxes Property $12,139,947 $ 12,225,064 $ 85,117 Land Use Change 3,500 3,500 Yield 599 (599) Payment in Lieu of Taxes 15,000 15,000 Interest and Penalties on Taxes 175.000 199.739 24.739 Total Taxes 12.319.046 12.443.303 124.257 Licenses. Permits and Fees Business Licenses, Permits and Fees 14,200 14,618 418 Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 2,100,000 2,436,228 336,228 Building Permits 175,000 148,050 (26,950) Other 16.000 16.193 193 Total Licenses, Permits and Fees 2.305.200 2.615.089 309.889 Intergovernmental State Shared Revenue 131,260 131,260 Meals and Rooms Distribution 308,185 308,185 Highway Block Grant 201,794 201,794 Water Pollution Grants 194,224 194,224 Other 9,386 52,464 43,078 Federal 95,629 97.563 1.934 Total Intergovernmental 940.478 985.490 45.012 Charges For Services Income From Departments 596.153 680.859 84.706 Miscellaneous Sale of Municipal Property 1,500 620 (880) Interest on Investments 130,000 195,420 65,420 Rent of Property 209,104 198,492 (10,612) Fines and Forfeits 30,000 33,931 3,931 Insurance Dividends and Reimbursements 132,597 143,057 10,460 Other 7.000 6.415 <-585> Total Miscellaneous 510.201 577.935 67.734 26 SCHEDULE A-l (Continued) TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE General Fund Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Over (Under) Estimated Actual Estimate Other Financing Sources Operating Transfers In Interfund Transfers Trust Funds Expendable 250,000 250,000 Nonexpendable 825.000 854.259 29.259 Total Operating Transfers In 1.075.000 1.104.259 29.259 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources 17,746,078 $ 18.406.935 $ 660.857 Unreserved Fund Balance Used To Reduce Tax Rate 300,153 For Legal Fees as Designated in Prior Year 92.500 Total Revenues. Other Financing Sources and Use of Fund Balance $18,138,731 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1. 27 SCHEDULE A-2 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE General Fund Statement ofAppropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Expenditures (Over) Encumbered Appropriations Net of Encumbered Under From 1999 2000 Refunds To 2001 Budget Current General Government Executive $ 35 $ 103,433 $ 123,450 $ $ (19,982) Election, Registration, and Vital Statistics 23 159,021 149,986 4,259 4,799 Financial Administration 17,145 526,955 538,777 2,649 2,674 Legal 9,076 213,500 249,222 199 (26,845) Personnel Administration 686,396 501,897 184,499 Planning and Zoning 95,691 79,184 375 16,132 General Government Buildings 5,548 79,235 82,914 10,062 (8,193) Cemeteries 69,630 68,388 1,016 226 Insurance, not otherwise allocated 1,511,875 1,339,742 172,133 Other 53.000 57.404 85 (4.4891 Total General Government 31.827 3.498.736 3.190.964 18.645 320.954 Public Safety Police Department 3,153 3,082,777 3,011,434 23,490 51,006 Fire Department 35,669 2,933,801 2,713,955 26,961 228,554 Building Inspection 1,094 134,081 142,113 931 (7,869) Emergency Management 500 2,686 311 (2,497) Other 18.000 15.466 2.534 Total Public Safety 39.916 6.169.159 5.885.654 51.693 271.728 Highways and Streets Highways and Streets 3,961 691,389 710,901 79,501 (95,052) Street Lighting 169,582 158,124 11,458 Paving and Reconstruction 517.956 533.654 43.000 (58.6981 Total Highways and Streets 3.961 1.378.927 1.402.679 122.501 (142.2921 Sanitation Administration 3,025 1,322,500 1,306,387 54,302 (35,164) Solid Waste Collection 473,537 450,750 1,559 21,228 Solid Waste Disposal 29,745 809,081 907,785 50,192 (119,151) Sewage Collection and Disposal 128.982 683.775 597.202 10.519 205.036 Total Sanitation 161.752 3.288.893 3.262.124 H6.572 71.949 Health Animal Control 94,171 93,304 867 Health Agencies and Hospitals 131.668 131.668 Total Health 225.839 224.972 867 28 SCHEDULE A-2 (Continued) TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE General Fund Statement ofAppropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Expenditures (Over) Encumbered Appropriations Net of Encumbered Under From 1999 2000 Refunds To 2001 Budget Welfare Administration 50 19,116 16,498 2,668 Direct Assistance 87.800 58.561 1.000 28.239 Total Welfare 50 106.916 75.059 1.000 30.907 Culture and Recreation Parks and Recreation 18,857 334,057 221,659 5,158 126,097 Patriotic Purposes 4,700 4,517 183 Other 500 402 6.000 (5.902) Total Culture and Recreation 18.857 339.257 226.578 11.158 120.378 Economic Development Administration 1 1 Debt Service Principal - Long-Term Debt 818,916 850,902 (31,986) Interest - Long-Term Debt 558,190 607,655 (49,465) Interest - Tax Anticipation Notes 25.180 36.500 5.922 55.758 Total Debt Service 25.180 1.413.606 1.464.479 (25.693) Capital Outlay Salt Marsh Restoration 15,000 15,000 30,000 Highland Avenue 218,603 12,635 205,968 Wide Area Network 8,730 8,580 150 Office Building Improvements 22,980 26,240 (3,260) Pumper Truck 350,000 350,000 Road Improvements 600,000 600,000 Tuck Field Improvements 80,000 8,100 71,900 Beach/Coastal Area Master Plan 50,000 24,574 25,426 High Street Cemetery Fence 1.850 1.850 Total Capital Outlay 265.313 1.096.850 681.979 683.294 (3,110) Other Financing Uses Operating Transfers Out Interfund Transfers Special Revenue Funds 620.547 594.627 25.920 Total Appropriations. Expenditures and Encumbrances $ 546.856 $18.138.731 $17.009.115 $1.004.863 $ 671.609 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1. 29 . SCHEDULE A-3 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE General Fund Statement of Changes in Unreserved - Undesignated Fund Balance For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Unreserved - Undesignated Fund Balance - January 1 $ 1,300,153 Deductions Unreserved Fund Balance Used To Reduce 2000 Tax Rate 300,153 For Legal Fees as Designated in Prior Year 92.500 Total Deductions 392.653 907,500 Additions 2000 Budget Summarv Revenue Surplus (Schedule A-l) $ 660,857 Unexpended Balance of Appropriations (Schedule A-2) 671.609 2000 Budget Surplus $ 1,332,466 Decrease In Designation For Contingency 250.000 Total Additions 1.582.466 Unreserved - Undesignated Fund Balance - December 31 $2,489,966 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 30 SCHEDULE B-l TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Special Revenue Funds Combining Balance Sheet December 31, 2000 Lane Cemetery Memorial Conservation Beach ASSETS Trustees Librarv Commission Infrastructure Cash and Equivalents $ 1,470 $ 59,675 $ 37,811 $ Investments 47,263 Accounts Receivable (Net of Allowance For Uncollectible) Interfund Receivable 10,000 79,829 Prepaid Items TOTAL ASSETS $ 106.938 $47.811 $ 79.829 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Payroll and Benefits Interfund Payable Deferred Revenue Total Liabilities Equity Fund Balances Unreserved Designated For Special Purposes 1.47Q 106.938 47.811 79.829 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY S 106.938 $47.811 $ 79.829 . B-l Emergency Cable TV Medical Private Local U.S.S. Founders' Police Services Detail Recreation Origination Hampton Day Grant Total $ 1,778 $ 18,738 $119,472 47,263 89,969 15,980 105,949 31,076 9,491 3,829 134,225 14.115 14.115 $ 89.969 $ 15.980 $45.191 $ 3.829 $ 1.778 $ 18.738 $421,024 $ $ $ 875 $ 875 1,009 622 159 1,790 37,443 9,857 612 47,912 13 , 846 11,205 25.051 38.452 10.479 14.005 612 12.080 75.628 51,517 5.501 3 1. 1 86 9.491 3, 829 1.166 6.658 345.396 $ 89.969 $ 15.980 $45.191 $ 9.491 $ 3.829 $ 1.778 $ 18.738 $421.024 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 31 SCHEDULE B-2 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Special Revenue Funds Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Lane Cemetery Memorial Conservation Beach Trustees Library Commission Infrastructure Revenues Taxes $ $ $ 10,000 $ Intergovernmental Charges for Services 6,776 Miscellaneous 10 41,466 2,167 58,754 Other Financing Sources Operating Transfers In 592.560 2.500 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources 10 640.802 14.667 58.754 Expenditures Current Public Safety Conservation 2,511 Culture and Recreation 597.419 Total Expenditures 597.419 2.511 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over (Under") Expenditures 10 43,383 12,156 58,754 Fund Balances - January 1 1.460 63.555 35.655 21.075 Fund Balances - December 31 $1.470 $ 106.938 $47,811 $ 79.829 B-2 Emergency Cable TV Medical Private Local U.S.S. Founders' Police Services Detail Recreation Origination Hampton Day Grant Total 10,000 $$$$$$$$44,129 44,129 256,628 153,283 161,720 578,407 539 302 8,078 26,194 167 1,174 1,611 140,462 595.060 257.167 153.585 169.798 26.194 1£7 1.174 45.740 1.368.058 205,650 148,084 39,787 393,521 2,511 138.612 16.703 62 1.790 754.593 205.650 148.084 138.612 16.703 6£ 1.790 39.787 1.150.625 51,517 5,501 31,186 9,491 98 (616) 5,953 217,433 3.731 1.782 705 127.963 51.517 $ 5.501 $ 31.186 $ 9.491 $ 3.829 $ 1.166 $ 6.658 $ 345.396 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1. 32 . SCHEDULE B-3 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Cemetery Trustees Fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Revenues Miscellaneous Interest $ 10 Fund Balance - January 1 1.460 Fund Balance - December 31 $ 1,470 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 33 . SCHEDULE B-4 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Lane Memorial Library Fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Revenues Charges For Services Video Rentals 2,931 Non-Resident Fees 3,845 Miscellaneous Copier 1,074 Interest 3,724 Donations 7,709 Fundraisers 1,047 Book Sales and Fines 12,328 Other 15,584 Other Financing Sources Operating Transfers In General Fund 592,127 Trust Funds 423 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $ 640,802 Expenditures Current Culture and Recreation Salaries and Benefits 381,935 Administrative Costs 44,270 Books, Periodicals and Programs 81,804 Operations and Maintenance of Facilities 88,722 Capital Acquisitions and Improvements 688 Total Expenditures 597.419 Excess of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures 43,383 Fund Balance - January 1 63.555 Fund Balance - December 31 $ 106.938 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 34 . SCHEDULE B-5 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Conservation Commission Fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Revenues Taxes $ 10,000 Miscellaneous Interest 1,666 Other 501 Other Financing Sources Operating Transfers In General Fund 2.500 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $ 14,667 Expenditures Current Conservation 2.511 Excess of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over Expenditures 12,156 Fund Balance - January 1 35.655 Fund Balance - December 31 $ 47.811 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 35 . SCHEDULE C-l TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Capital Projects Funds Combining Balance Sheet December 31, 2000 Wastewater Wastewater Municipal Winnacunnet Treatment Treatment Landfill Road Plant ASSETS Plant Upgrade Closure Lift Station Improvements Total Cash and Equivalents $ $ $ 13,067 $ 64,952 $ 78,019 Intergovernmental Receivable 551.031 551.031 TOTAL ASSETS $ -0- $ -0- $ 13.067 $ 615.983 $ 629.050 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Contracts Payable $ $ $ $ 17,872 $ 17,872 Retainage Payable 9,532 64,934 74,466 Interfund Payable 14.905 533.683 548.588 Total Liabilities 24.437 616.489 640.926 Equity Fund Balances Reserved For Encumbrances 944,957 944,957 Unreserved Deficit _£1L2Z0) (945.463 ) (956.833 ) Total Equity (11-370) (506) (1 1.876) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ -0- $ -0- $ 13.067 $ 615.983 $ 629.050 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 36 . SCHEDULE C-2 TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Capital Projects Funds Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Wastewater Wastewater Municipal Winnacunnet Treatment Treatment Landfill Road Plant Plant Upgrade Closure Lift Station Improvements Total Revenues Intergovernmental 5,157 $ $ 5,157 Miscellaneous 118 59 209 17 403 Other Financing Sources Proceeds of General Obligation Debt 222.623 906.625 1.129.248 Total Revenues and Other Financing Source 5.216 222.832 906.642 1.134.E Expenditures Capital Outlay Architectural/Engineering 4,494 23,481 322,740 350,715 General Construction 118 59 34,963 584,408 619,548 Legal 663 663 Total Expenditures m 5.216 58.444 907.148 970.926 Excess (Deficiency') of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over (Under') Expenditures 164,388 (506) 163,882 Fund Balances (Deficit') - January 1 (175.758 ) (175.758 ) Fund Balances (Deficit) - December 31 $ -0- $ (11.370) $ (506) $ (11.876 ) See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 37 SCHEDULE D-l TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Trust and Agency Funds Combining Balance Sheet December 31, 2000 Trust Funds Expendable Capital Agency ASSETS Reserve Nonexpendable Funds Total Cash and Equivalents $ $ 3,834 $ 24,605 $ 28,439 Investments 553,419 14,491,311 15,044,730 Interest Receivable 255,884 255,884 Interfund Receivable 7,964,218 7,964,218 Mortgage Notes Receivable Current Portion 174.999 174.999 TOTAL ASSETS $553,419 $ 14.926.028 $7,988,823 $23,468,270 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Accounts Payable 3,239 3,239 Intergovernmental Payable 23,987 7,964,218 7,988,205 Interfund Payable 840,378 840,378 Escrow and Performance Deposits 24.605 24.605 Total Liabilities 23.987 843,617 7.988.823 8.856.427 Equity Fund Balances Reserved For Endowments 14,078,454 14,078,454 Reserved For Special Purposes 529 ,432 3.957 533.389 Total Equity 529.432 14.082.411 14.611.843 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $553.419 $ 14.926.028 $ 7.988.823 $23.468.270 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1. 38 OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES - . SCHEDULE I TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Statement of Town Clerk's Account For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Dr. Motor Vehicle Permits Issued $2,383,319 Motor Vehicle Title Fees 8,370 Motor Vehicle Agent Fees 47,158 Dog Licenses Town's Share $ 4,956 State's Share 2.461 7,417 UCC Filing Fees 7,420 All Other Licenses and Fees 30.351 Total Collected for Licenses and Fees $2.484.035 Cr. Remittance to Treasurer $2.484.035 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 39 SCHEDULE II TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Trust Funds Summary of Principal and Income For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 Principal Balance Balance January 1, December 31, 2000 Additions Deductions 2000 Nonexpendable Trust Funds Real Estate Trust $13,588,381 $238,398 $ $13,826,779 Cemetery 215,448 23,648 239,096 Town Needy 531 531 Library 7,636 7,636 Sports Scholarship 4.319 93 4.412 13.816.315 262.139 14.078.454 Expendable Trust Funds Capital Reserve Funds Hampton Beach Village Precinct 5,156 5,156 Apparatus Replacement 1,500 10,000 11,500 Town Computer System Upgrade 14,500 14,500 Street Maintenance/Reconstruction 700.000 250.000 450.000 721.156 10.000 250.000 481.156 Total All Trust Funds $14,537,471 $272,139 $ 250.000 $14,559,610 . // Inc<)me Balance of Balance Balance Principal and Income January 1, December 31, December 31, 2000 Additions Deductions 2000 2000 $ $853,047 $853,047 $ $ 13,826,779 4,183 13,559 13,910 3,832 242,928 31 31 531 1 375 375 1 7,637 105 205 186 124 4.536 4.289 867.217 867.549 3.957 14.082.411 4,802 601 5,403 10,559 1,294 634 1,928 13,428 2,687 1,043 3,730 18,230 18.366 42.836 61.202 511.202 27.149 45.114 72.263 553.419 $ 31.438 $912,331 $ 867.549 $ 76.220 $14,635,830 See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 40 m Plodzik & Sanderson Professional Association/Accountants & Auditors 193 North Main Street » Concord « New Hampshire « 03301-5063 » 603-225-6996 » FAX-224-1380 INDEPENDENT A UDITOR 'S COMMUNICATION OF REPORTABLE CONDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS To the Members of the Board of Selectmen Town of Hampton Hampton, New Hampshire In planning and performing our audit of the Town of Hampton for the year ended December 31 , 2000, we considered the Town's internal control structure in order to determine the scope of our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements. Our review of these systems was not intended to provide assurance on the internal control structure and should not be relied on for that purpose. Under the standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, reportable conditions involve matters coming to our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or operation of the internal control structure that, in our judgment, could adversely affect the Town's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements. A material weakness is a reportable condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control structure elements does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that errors or irregularities, in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements being audited, may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Our consideration of the internal control structure would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control structure that might constitute reportable conditions and, accordingly, would not necessarily disclose all reportable conditions that are also considered to be material weaknesses as defined above. The following conditions were noted that we do not consider to be material weaknesses: FOLLOW-UP OF PRIOR YEAR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Town Clerk - Timely Deposits Our testing of Town Clerk receipts and deposits disclosed that deposits are not being made on a timely basis. Our follow-up discussion with the Clerk revealed that there were problems with the computer during the year. Nevertheless, we again strongly suggest that the Clerk take proper steps to ensure that the internal accounting controls are in place to permit daily deposits of all funds received to be in compliance with the New Hampshire statutes. 41 Town of Hampton Independent Auditor's Communication of Reportable Conditions and Other Matters Departmental Use of Purchase Orders The Town has adopted a purchasing and procurement policy. Among other reasons, it provides an audit trail for goods and services purchased, allows an organized system of checks and balances, and most importantly, provides for accurate reporting of the Town's financial position throughout the year. It also becomes especially important at year-end, to ensure that encumbrances are properly recorded. While most of the Town's departments are attempting to follow the adopted procedures, some departments have been more successful than others. We suggest that management take proper steps to ensure that all departments are following these procedures. CURRENT YEAR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Accounting For Police Grants During our audit, we noted a general lack of internal control over police grant activity. As an example, a C.O.P.S. grant which was authorized and for which expenditures of approximately $94,500 were made in 2000 did not have any requests for drawdown of federal funds throughout the year. Requests for federal drawdowns should be prepared quarterly to reduce advance funding from the Town's general fund which reduces interest earned on invested funds. We have suggested to the Director of Accounting that a separate fund be established to account for all federal grant activity in the Town's general ledger system. Increased audit costs are incurred when information to prepare year-end financial reports is lacking. Planning Board Escrow Accounts We noted an instance where disbursed funds from the planning board escrow accounts did not have the formal approval of the Treasurer as required by State Statute. We suggest that in the future, the Treasurer as well as the Director of Accounting, be advised by formal letter from the Planning Board, of approved withdrawals in order for the Treasurer to disburse and account for the funds properly. Library Fund Reporting We have commented in the past concerning the monthly reconciliation and reporting of the various library fund accounts. While the year 1999 was acceptable; the installation of new software during 2000, resulted in the system not being clearly understood, and the internal and year-end reports were not reconciled. This lack of proper financial reporting did cause increased audit costs to assist in preparing the financial statements. 42 Town of Hampton Independent Auditor's Communication of Reportable Conditions and Other Matters We have met with the Library Trustees and the Bookkeeper and have made suggestions to improve the internal financial reports and to assist in monthly reconciliations. Also, we have suggested periodic monitoring of the records to assure that reconciliations are accurate and to provide technical assistance as needed. Special Revenue Funds Town meeting authorized four new special revenue funds in accordance with State statutes. They are as follows: Emergency Medical Services Fund Private Detail Fund Recreation Fund Cable TV Local Origination Fund Establishing these funds created additional accounting and audit time because revenue and expenditure activity needed to be segregated and maintained separately. Of the four funds, the Recreation Fund is much more difficult to segregate to ensure that expenditures are matched properly to related revenue. There are some costs which are clearly direct, while other program costs, such as payroll and related benefits, are not as clearly defined. We suggest accounting guidelines be established for all of the special revenue funds, in particular for the Recreation Fund, which should include re-examining the accounting objectives. Otherwise, the restriction of fund balance in these funds could be meaningless. It will take the full cooperation of every department involved in order for the financial information to be accounted for and reported accurately. We would be pleased to provide assistance in this regard. This report is intended solely for the information and use of management and others within the administration. This restriction is not intended to limit distribution of this report, which is a matter of public record. January 26, 2001 VM^L 4 k* 43 Residential Rubbish Collection Schedule (DPW 926-4404) Area of Town Collection Day Ocean Boulevard, from Winnacunnet Rd. south to Monday Seabrook town line, west to Marsh. Lafayette Road, both sides, and west to Exeter line. Tuesday North of High Street to N. Hampton town line. Wednesday High Street, both sides to Ocean Blvd., and southwest Thursday To Hampton Falls town line. Ocean Blvd. From Winnacunnet Rd. north to North Friday Hampton town line, west to Eel Creek, except lower End of Winnacunnet Road and High Street. Commercial Rubbish Collection Schedule WITH Recycling All Schools and Stores Monday through Friday All Eating Places Monday through Friday* * also Saturday and Sunday during summer All Hotels, Motels, Apartment Complexes w/6+ units Mon., Wed., & Fri. All Filling Stations Monday & Friday *Summer season begins the third Monday in June and ends the second Saturday in September. Holiday Collections Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day will receive normal pick-up. Scheduled collections on the remaining holidays will be picked up the next day. During severe inclement weather, no pick-ups will be made until the following week on the scheduled day. Transfer Station Hours WINTER HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM Thursday, Sunday Noon - 3:00 PM Closed Tuesdays SUMMER HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Thursday, Sunday Noon - 4:00 PM Closed Tuesdays (Summer schedule in effect from third Monday in June to second Saturday in September.) Hazardous Waste Collection The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection will be on Saturday morning, May 12, 2000 in the parking lot at 136 Winnacunnet Road (former town office). Sand sculpture of the New Hampshire quarter unveiled at the 2000 Children's Festival, (photo by James Barrington)