Minutes of the Town Board/Planning Board Meeting held Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 6:00 PM, at the Keene Town Hall. The following Town Board Members were present: William B. Ferebee, Supervisor, Paul R. Martin (arrived late), Robert M. Biesemeyer, Marcy Neville and Lawrence Jaques, Members of Council. Members of the Planning Board present were: David Deyo, Co-Chair, Linda LaBarge, Mike Hartson and Tom Hickey. Also present were: Martha Allen, resident/Member of the Press and Ellen Estes, Town Clerk.

The Chairman, Mr. Ferebee, opened the meeting saying that the Town Board and Planning Board had agreed to meet every six months to touch base on what was happening.

Mr. Ferebee said that Tom Hickey had agreed to serve as the second Co-Chair, he said the appointment would be made during the regular meeting following this. He thanked Mr. Hickey for accepting this appointment.

The first discussion was in regards to the gas canopy at Stewarts.
Ms. Neville said she had gotten calls about it.
It was discussed whether it is internally lit or not, no one could really say for sure.

Ms. Neville said she had passed along information on training for Planning Board Members to Mr. Ferebee. She thought it was going to be a requirement that they have 4 hours of training per year.

Mr. Hickey suggested that the vacancy for a Member left open by Baird Edmonds’ resignation should be filled.
The information was given that there are 3 applications on file at present.
There was a discussion on whether a 7 member board or a 5 member would work better when trying to meet a quorum. Mrs. LaBarge said she definitely favored a 7 member board, Mr. Deyo said it was up to the Town Board.

Mr. Biesemeyer asked how Mr. Slycord was working out, Mr. Deyo said okay, he said he’s consistent.

Mr. Martin arrived at this time, saying that he had a couple concerns.
1. He said he is concerned with building moving up higher on the ridge lines.
2. He also said he is concerned with the construction of septic systems regarding requirements on space, etc. Mrs. LaBarge said she thinks this is now being addressed by the Building Code Officer.
3. He said the third item he would like to see is the APA approached regarding an expansion of the Hamlets to allow for more growth along the corridor. Ms. Neville said that this would be made easier now with the GIS system.

Mrs. LaBarge informed the Town Board that Mr. Slycord had informed the Planning Board that he is charging a fee for time and services performed in the review of proposed projects.
Though Mr. Biesemeyer said “the taxpayer never picks up legal fees”, he argued the fact that Mr. Slycord could not charge for time and services.
Mrs. Estes read from the Site Plan Review Law , Section 3.9, authorizing a fee in the amount which shall be established from time to time by the Town Board.
There was a discussion on who entered into contract with Ron Briggs regarding the fees related to the proposed Glenn Parker project. Mr. Hickey said he felt the Town should pay the fee since the applicant was not informed.

Mr. Martin also expressed concern regarding roads.
Mr. Deyo said the Planning Board has no jurisdiction over logging roads.
Mr. Biesemeyer said when a logging road becomes a driveway its jurisdiction is up to the APA.

Mr. Biesemeyer thanked the Planning Board for coming and the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk
November 16, 2006

William B. Ferebee, Supervisor
Paul R. Martin, Councilperson
Robert M. Biesemeyer, Councilperson
Marcy A. Neville, Councilperson
Lawrence Jaques, Councilperson