Members Present: Rob Browne, Barbara Redmond, and Chris French (6:12 pm)

Others Present: Mary Sabins, Mary Grow, Mike Poulin, Tom Richards, Ryan Page, Doug Phillips, Robert Parise, Ray & Cindy Manocchio, Tina Wood, and 3 unknown members of the public.

1. Call to order – The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rob Browne at 6:05 pm.

2. Minutes – The Board postponed action on this item until Selectman French arrived.

3. Public Hearing on Auto Recycling License – Chairman Browne called the hearing to order at 6:05 pm. CEO Ryan Page stated that the applicant was good to work with and there is no controversy over the application from any member of the public to his knowledge. On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by R. Browne, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application as presented.

4. Public Hearing on Marijuana Business Licenses – This item was postponed until later in the meeting after C. French arrives.

5. Dangerous Building update – CEO Page stated that the property owner has moved some lumber around, but not much else. He has been working with the town attorney on this.

6. EMA Hazard Mitigation Plan – Sabins indicated that the County EMA Director has advised that we should not take any action on this item tonight, but at a later time. He will advise when the time is right.

7. Quit Claim Deeds – After an explanation from Sabins, and on a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by R. Browne, the Board voted unanimously to sign the Quit Claim Deed for Roy and Arlene Strahan to discharge a town CDBG Rehabilitation mortgage from 1989. Also, on a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by R. Browne, the Board voted unanimously to sign a Quit Claim Deed for Eric & Janet Dupre to return tax acquired property after receipt of payment in full of all back taxes from 2019 to 2021.

8. ARPA funding – The Board agreed by consensus to table this item until the next meeting.

Selectman Chris French arrived at this time (6:12 pm) and Chairman Browne reiterated for Selectman French the material covered on the agenda so far.

9. Minutes (revisited) – On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the 2/16/22, 2/17/22, and the 2/24/22 meetings as written.

10. Public Hearing on Marijuana Business License applications (revisited) – Chairman Browne opened the public hearing at 6:15 pm. Code Officer Ryan Page stated that the applicants have met the requirements of the Marijuana Business Ordinance, and that the applicants were very cooperative. CEO Page also stated that he has received positive recommendations from the Fire Chief and the Police Chief for the applicants. Questions from the public included the number of marijuana businesses that are allowed in town; another questioned the 60-day deadline to apply. CEO Page stated that these are new growers at the Old Meadows Road location; the previous set moved out. Ray Manocchio inquired about the odorous run-off on the property that was reported months ago. CEO Page stated he couldn’t speak to it as he had no knowledge about it and would need to research it. Chairman Browne inquired of R. Page again that as far as he knew the applicants have met the ordinance, to which R. Page confirmed. On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing at 6:26 pm. Then on a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to approve the list of Marijuana Business License applicants as presented. The Board then signed the licenses.

11. Reports – On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Road, Police, and Financial Reports as presented.

12. Treasurer’s Warrants – On a motion made by B. Redmond, seconded by C. French, the Board voted unanimously to approve warrants #50, #51, and #52. The Board reviewed the invoice from the Town Attorney.

13. Other – 1. Sabins informed the Board of the recent tax acquired property. 2. At the request of Recreation Committee Chair Brian Stanley, and on a motion made by C. French, seconded by B. Redmond, the Board voted unanimously to appoint John Fortin to the Recreation Committee. His term will expire 6/30/22. 3. C. French stated that he thinks ARPA funds should be used for an electronic roadside sign at Riverside Fire Station as well as the Town Office to provide messages to residents on that side of town.

14. Adjourn – There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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These minutes were read and accepted by the Board of Selectmen on 3/17/22 with the following amendments: None.