Town Warrant
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Article 1
Learn about the election of officers and more in Article 1 of the 2006 Town Warrant.
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Article 2
This is simply a housekeeping change that would add a brief explanation of what impact fees are and how they are established to the Zoning Ordinance definition section.
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Article 3
The Board feels this type of private utility structure should be allowed to help individuals and companies offset New Hampshire's high electric rates, but that to protect the welfare of Pelham residents, this type of structure should have a thorough Planning Board review with ample opportunity for abutters and public input at properly posted public meetings.
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Article 4
Each proposed elderly housing complex must receive site plan approval from the Pelham Planning Board in accordance with its Site Plan Regulations in accordance with its Subdivision Regulations.
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Article 5
Currently, the definition of who issues sign permits is somewhat unclear, specifying "the building official" as the responsible individual. If this article is approved, the Board of Selectmen will have the authority to determine which Town employee is best suited to act in this capacity as building official for the review and issuance of sign permits.
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Article 6
Article 6 proposes a zoning amendment to allow small, uniform signs for lawful home occupations in Pelham, NH, ensuring they meet consistent standards and maintain the character of residential neighborhoods as recommended by the Planning Board.
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Article 7
Due to recent changes in the law, the Planning Board would like to replace the existing Impact Fee Ordinance with a new Impact Fee Ordinance that would provide all the authority granted in the existing ordinance, but would also allow impact fees to be created and assessed for non-residential development that would have an impact on the Town's capital infrastructure.
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Article 8
The purpose of this Bond is to address existing infrastructure needs of the town in an organized, efficient, and financially responsible manner.
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Article 9
This Warrant provides the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee's recommended town operating budget for 2006. Also included, in accordance with state regulations, is the compliant default budget, which would be in effect should the electorate reject the recommended budget.
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Article 10
The legislative body present at the Deliberative Session approved an amendment to remove the following sentence from the end of the petition warrant: “in order to simplify town government and provide better control of the budgetary process and property taxes by the voters of Pelham as the legislative body?”
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Article 11
Employees accumulate vacation and personal time and they are allowed by contract to carry a portion over from year to year. When the employee terminates employment or retires, local contracts and state law require balances be paid in a lump sum. Although the amount is limited per employee, the total when considering all 67 full time employees is substantial. The town funds this liability annually and needs to replenish the fund balance due to a series of retirements and employee turnover.
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Article 12
Adoption of this Article would allow all employees to become eligible for Social Security and Medicare. Additionally, employees who are not already covered by the NH Retirement System (any non Police or Fire personnel) would be eligible to participate in the retirement program.
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Article 13
This article proposes to designate 5 Town-Owned Parcels as 'Town Forests'. The main purpose of a town forest shall be to encourage the proper management of timber, firewood, and other natural resources through planting, timber stand improvement, thinning, harvesting, reforestation, and other multiple-use programs consistent with the forest management program, any deed restrictions, and any pertinent local ordinances or regulations.
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Article 14
The roads listed have been constructed to Town regulations as Class V roads and have completed a final inspection by the Highway Agent, Town Engineering Firm and Planning Board.
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Article 15
This article asks the Town to establish a special detail revolving fund in accordance with RSA 31:95-h (c) that will allow the Town to separate fees collected and expend direct labor costs associated with public safety details. This includes municipal employees or volunteers outside of the ordinary detail of such persons, including but not limited to public safety services in connection with special events, highway construction, and other construction projects.
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Article 16
The money received from fees and charges for recreation park services and facilities shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year and shall not be considered to be part of the town's general fund.
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Article 17
Passage of this warrant moves the town closer to a self-funding method of being able to refurbish or replace an ambulance when needed, keeping the tax rate stable over a longer period of time instead of having to pay for an ambulance replacement all at once.
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Article 18
This warrant proposes to fund the 3rd year of a 3 year technology refresh plan for the Municipal buildings. Year 3 of the plan completes the purchase of standardized hardware, software, networking, and server components used to operate Town functions. Year 1 refreshed the Municipal Center, Year 2 refreshed the Police and Fire Departments, and Year 3 will focus on the Library, Senior Center, Transfer Station, Highway Dept, and server components.
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Article 19
The Town has ratified a three-year agreement with the Supervisor's Association that includes the Police and Fire Chiefs, Police Captain, Highway Agent, Cable Coordinator, Cemetery Superintendent, Transfer Station Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Director, Planning Director, and Senior Citizens Director. The agreement calls for a cost-of-living increase each year and incremental increases in the employee's share of insurance costs, which will be 20% in year three. Additionally, employees hired after approval of the contract will accept a reduced vacation / sick time package.
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Article 20
This warrant article proposes to refurbish Engine 3. Engine 3 is a 1985 Ford 9000 with a 1500 gpm pump that holds 1500 gallons of water and has a leaky steel water tank, body rust, and an aging pump, as noted in the photos below. A steel water tank is no longer used, but instead polyurethane tanks which have a 20 year lifespan.
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Article 21
This warrant proposes to increase staffing of the Fire Department to 4 Firefighter / EMTs per shift with a minimum level of EMT-Intermediate as recommended by NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health (2 in 2 out). This will increase survivability for victims, decrease property loss, increase safety for fire-fighting personnel, and increase operational effectiveness.
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Article 22
This warrant proposes to allocate $20,000 that can be used by our Emergency Management Departments (Fire and Police) when applying for State or Federal Grants that require some percentage of matching funds. Recent grant awards have allowed the Fire Department to obtain a Forestry Truck, an electrical generator, a special Operations Trailer, and an SCBA compressor to refill oxygen tanks. Any unused money at the end of the year is returned to the general fund.
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Article 23
This article authorizes the Town to purchase a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser to include all necessary equipment to outfit the vehicle, lettering, and costs associated with transferring the vehicle's equipment. This cruiser is in addition to the two cruisers requested in the existing operating budget.
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Article 24
This warrant article would authorize the Pelham Police Department to hire and equip one additional police officer, bringing the total number of full-time police officers in the Town of Pelham to 20.
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Article 25
This Grant is provided by the State of New Hampshire for road maintenance in Pelham. This article allows the town to spend the grant money for its designated purpose.
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Article 26
This fund was established for the replacement of two bridges identified by the State as deficient. The Tallant Road Bridge is scheduled for replacement in 2006, and this article continues to contribute to the fund for the Willow Street Bridge Replacement. The State of New Hampshire will pay 80% of the total cost to replace both bridges.
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Article 27
The Purpose of this warrant article is to update the technology used to provide Public Access Television to the Town of Pelham using revenues. In 2005, the Town received approximately $134,137 in Franchise fees (revenues), PEG access expended $54,000 for a difference of $74,000 that was placed in the general fund and used to offset taxes. These franchise fees are paid by Cable subscribers, not by all taxpayers, and the intent is to utilize the difference for 5 years to achieve the upgrades outlined below in the cost estimate table.
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Article 28
The Senior Center bus (22 seat capacity) provides transportation for Pelham's senior residents participating in Senior Center activities.
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Article 29
This warrant proposes to join the Greater Derry-Salem Regional Transit initiative (HB568). The Year 1 contribution is $3,500 that will allow Pelham to participate in the pilot initiative to provide additional service to Pelham Senior Citizens, people with disabilities, and general public.
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Article 30
The Cemetery Trustees are seeking funds to construct a building to house maintenance equipment, provide office space, and replace the existing inadequate well.
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Article 31
People purchase cemetery lots and from time to time change their minds regarding their final resting place. This fund would provide money for the town to repurchase lots for their original sales price.
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Article 32
This warrant article would appropriate funds to establish health, dental and life insurance benefits for the Children's Librarian. Funding this benefits package would enable the Library to increase the Children's Librarian's hours to 30 or more hours per week.
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Article 33
This warrant proposes to raise $30,000 to pay for the cleanup of an illegal tire dump located at Raymond Park as mandated by the NH Department of Environmental Protection. Passage of this warrant article does not preclude the Town from seeking reimbursement in full from the responsible party at the completion of the NH DES investigation.
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Article 34
This article allows the Town to hear the reports of our auditors.
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Article 35
Town Warrant Article 35, submitted by petition, proposes electing a seven-member Pelham Planning Board including one selectman as an ex officio member, with the remaining six members to be elected at the next regular election for staggered terms of one, two, and three years, and thereafter serving three-year terms.
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Article 36
Town Warrant Article 36, submitted by petition, proposes dedicating Tax Map 24, Lot 12-214 as Town-owned conservation land managed by the Pelham Conservation Commission under RSA Chapter 36-A. The land connects the Spring Street and Calitri Family Conservation Areas, protecting a vital wildlife corridor and trail system while allowing for future road access to support public safety.
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Article 37
This article was created to see if the Town will vote to have all warrant articles on the ballot listed separately. Thereby, allowing voters the opportunity to vote on each warrant article. (No tax impact and submitted by petition).
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Results
View town warrant results for 2006.