Town Warrant
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Article 1
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Article 2
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Pelham Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article III, “General Provisions”, Sections 307-13 A, B and C to increase the buildable area required for duplex lots and to increase lot sizing requirements for lots with steep slopes as well as requiring all lots to be accessible to Fire and Police without first leaving Pelham.
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Article 3
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Pelham Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article V “Permitted Uses”, Section 307-18, table 2 to add Auto Repair Facilities and Truck Trailers/Container Pods to the table of permitted uses, but restrict them to the Business and Industrial zones.
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Article 4
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Pelham Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article IX, "Senior and Elderly Housing" Sections 307-49, 50B, 52, 53-1, 53-2, 53-3 and 53-4 to clarify definitions, increase lot sizing requirements, reduce frontage requirements to minimize Town road maintenance costs, increase setbacks, and require additional amenities.
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Article 5
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Pelham Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article XI "Signs", Sections 307-69, 70, 71 and 72 to clarify definitions and restrictions, to limit size, color, and message length for electronic message displays, to allow charitable event signs off-premises, to limit roof signs, to allow larger "group" signs to better identify multiple shops within plazas, and to increase sign permit fees.
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Article 6
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Pelham Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article XIII “Enforcement”, Article 307-88D to clarify non-expiration of variances in compliance with NH State Law.
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Article 7
Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 6 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Pelham Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend Article VIII “Flood Plain Development Ordinance”, to revise old definitions and add new definitions and references to NH RSAs to meet new requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Failure to adopt these changes will result in Pelham being suspended from the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Article 8
Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,300,000 (gross budget) for the construction of a new central fire station and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue $6,900,000 in bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Budget Act (RSA 33)?
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Article 9
Will the Town vote to accept all of Greenmeadow Drive and the middle portion of Longview Drive (stations 35+00 to 50+00 belonging to K&B Development) as Class V Town roads.
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Article 10
Will the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept Quail Run Lane as a Class V Town road once the off-site improvements are completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Board and to accept Empire Road as a Class V Town road once the remaining project items are completed to the Planning Board’s satisfaction? The Selectmen shall conduct a public hearing prior to final action.
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Article 11
Shall the Town vote to hear the reports of auditors, agents, and other committees heretofore chosen and pass any votes relating thereto?
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Article 12
Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth herein, totaling $9,916,234?
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Article 13
Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 to be placed in the Compensated Absence Trust Fund for the purpose of disbursing accrued time (annual vacation and sick leave) to terminating employees as required by law and/or negotiated contracts?
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Article 14
Shall the town vote to authorize the Selectmen to enter into a 5-year lease agreement for $345,000 for the purpose of leasing/purchasing a Fire Pumper Truck and to raise and appropriate the sum of $81,900 for the first year’s payment for that purpose?
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Article 15
Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $138,901 for the purpose of hiring and equipping four new Firefighter/EMT positions? The amount raised equals the costs from July to December 2007 after which the position, if approved, will be funded through the Fire Department operating budget.
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Article 17
Shall the town vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of enabling safety measures to protect against pandemics and outbreaks such as West Nile Virus and EEE and to appoint the Selectmen as agents to expend and furthermore to raise and appropriate the sum of $40,000 to be placed in this fund?
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Article 18
Shall the Town vote to approve cost items included in the three year Collective Bargaining Agreement ratified by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Pelham and the Professional Fire Fighters of Pelham, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4546, which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits and to further raise and appropriate $46,683 to fund the first year of the agreement?
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Article 19
Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $45,651 for the purpose of hiring and equipping one new Police Officer? The amount raised equals the costs from June to December, 2007 after which the position, if approved, will be funded through the Police Department operating budget.
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Article 20
Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $244,407 for repair, maintenance and upgrading of town roads, to be offset by the State Highway Grant for highway construction? This will be a non-lapsing account per RSA 32:7.
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Article 21
Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $35,000 to be placed in the Tallant Road / Willow Street Bridge Capital Reserve Fund? This funding is for the Willow Street Bridge which is identified by the State of New Hampshire as being sub-standard and is eligible for 80% grant reimbursement. There is approximately $113,000 in this fund.
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Article 22
Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $170,000 for the purpose of obtaining State Permits and constructing a second egress from George M. Muldoon Park on to Nashua Road?
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Article 23
Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $195,000 to construct two soccer fields and to correct and address drainage and erosion issues at Raymond Park in compliance with the town’s State Permit issued by the Department of Environmental Services?
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Article 24
Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $39,000 for the purpose of refurbishing the current bathrooms at the Pelham Veteran’s Memorial Park?
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Article 25
Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate up to $35,000 from the Forestry Trust Fund for the purpose of land stewardship (signage, trail maps, parking, etc.), forest management, tree care, security, public education, and other costs associated with the maintenance and care of Town forestland?
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Article 26
Shall the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $198,000 to correct code issues with electrical and sprinkler systems in Sherburne Hall and to furthermore install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems?
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Article 27
Shall the Town vote to establish a Senior Center Building Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of constructing an addition and making improvements to the current Senior Center and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 to be placed in that fund for that purpose?
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Article 28
Will the Town vote to designate the "Lower Beaver Brook" wetland system as a prime wetland as authorized in RSA 482-A:15. No tax impact.
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Article 29
To see if the town will vote to adopt Pelham interim residential growth management regulation. To insure that growth occurs in an orderly, planned manner that town services such as safety, schools, roads, municipal infrastructure, human services, fire, police, and value are all maintained. “To preserve and enhance the existing community character and value of property”.
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Article 30
Will the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to pay for the cost to clean up an illegal tire dump including oversight costs and the costs of disposing the tires and other unsuitable materials located in a portion of the J. Albert Lynch addition to the Elmer G. Raymond Park. Passage of this article will not prevent the Town from seeking further restitution against those whom may be found responsible for the creation of the illegal tire dump?
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Article 31
To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of nine hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($960,000) for the purpose of constructing a multipurpose 140 feet by 120 feet gymnasium facility in Pelham Veterans Memorial Park with 52 feet by 36 feet available for a stage, office and conference space. User fees collected from groups using the multipurpose gym facility will be returned to the Town of Pelham and will offset a portion of the appropriation.
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Article 32
Pursuant to RSA Chapter 673:2 Subsection II.(a), are you in favor of allowing the Board of Selectmen to appoint the 6 members of the Planning Board who are residents of the town. The Planning Board is a Quasi-judicial board according to State Statute and as such must follow specific laws and duties.
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Article 33
Shall to Town of Pelham vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 for the purpose of fixing the traffic problems at the intersection of Mammoth Rd. and Sherburne Rd. These Roads are State Roads. No money is available in the State Budget to fix this intersection presently nor will it be scheduled in the 14 year State Transportation Plan.
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Article 34
To see if the town will go on record in support of effective actions by the President and the Congress to address the issue of climate change which is increasingly harmful to the environment and economy of New Hampshire and to the future well being of the people of Pelham.
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Article 35
To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) to be combined with Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) of private funds provided by the Pelham Little League organization and its volunteer membership to install fencing and sprinkler system on the two new fields behind the playground at Muldoon Park.
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Article 36
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $148,164.80 for the purpose of building a Cemetery Garage and that the Board of Selectmen consider naming the facility in memory of Red Gibson. The department needs garage space for equipment along with space for a small office, bathroom and meeting room. This will be a non-lapsing account per RSA 32:7 and will not lapse until the project is complete or in two years, whichever is less.
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