2008 TOWN WARRANT
To the inhabitants of the Town of Jackson, in the County of Carroll, and the State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs:
You are hereby notified that the annual town elections of the Town of Jackson, New Hampshire, will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. to vote on Ballot Articles 1-5.
All other Articles will be discussed and acted upon during the annual Town Meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7 p. m.
ARTICLE 1: To choose the necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.
1 Selectmen 3 year term
1 Trustee of Trust Funds 3 year term
1 Trustee of Trust Funds 2 year term
1 Library Trustee 3 year term
1 Cemetery Trustee 3 year term
1 Supervisor of Checklist 6 year term
1 Supervisor of Checklist 2 year term
1 Moderator 2 year term
1 Town Clerk/Tax Collector 3 year term
1 Treasurer 3 year term
ARTICLE 2: To see if the town will vote to adopt Amendment No.1 proposed by the Planning Board to create a new section to the Jackson Zoning Ordinance entitled ACCESSORY APARTMENTS and to amend certain other sections necessary to fully implement and effectuate the new section. The purpose of the new section is to allow Accessory Apartments as an Accessory Use, subject to stated conditions, in the Rural Residential and Village Districts. Further, Amendment No. 1 makes modifications to various sections which are necessarily amended for the support of the new section. Following are the texts of the proposed new section and the supporting amendments:
New Section (to be numbered): Accessory Apartments
A single family residence constituting a principal Dwelling Unit may also include not more than one Accessory Apartment, as an Accessory Use, either integral, attached or detached, provided all of the following conditions are met:
1. There is only one Dwelling Unit on the lot at the time the Accessory Apartment is proposed to be added.
2. The lot on which the Accessory Apartment is proposed is of sufficient size to accommodate at least two Dwelling Units according to the requirements of Section 6: Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size by Soil Type Table in the Appendix.
3. The Accessory Apartment shall not exceed 1,000 square feet of enclosed space. The minimum size of the Accessory Apartment shall not be less than 350 square feet of enclosed space. Floor space with sloping ceilings providing less than 4 feet of clearance to the floor shall not be included in the square footage.
4. No Accessory Apartment shall have more than two bedrooms.
5. No Accessory Apartment shall have more than one occupant per 250 square feet of space.
6. The principal Dwelling Unit and the Accessory Apartment shall comply with the requirements of RSA 48 A:14 ("Housing Standards", "Minimum Standards Established") and all other applicable codes and ordinances including without limitation, building codes, fire codes, the Life Safety Code and the Jackson Zoning Ordinance. Without limiting requirements under any applicable code or ordinance, the Accessory Apartment shall be equipped with a hard-wired fire and smoke alarm system. If the principal Dwelling Unit and the Accessory Apartment are contained within the same building, both shall be equipped with a hard-wired fire and smoke alarm system such that alarms sound throughout both units in the event of an emergency in either unit.
7. Without limiting requirements under any applicable code or ordinance, adequate off-street parking and access which meet the provisions of Section 7 and Section 3.9 "Driveway" of this Zoning Ordinance shall be provided to serve the combined needs of the principal Dwelling Unit and the Accessory Apartment.
8. A State approved septic system sufficient to serve both the principal Dwelling Unit and the Accessory Apartment shall be in place before any construction or renovation is begun to add an Accessory Apartment.
9. Irrespective of the dollar amount of the work and materials involved, a building permit approved by the Board of Selectmen is obtained before beginning the conversion of any existing single-family building or other structure into one containing an Accessory Apartment or the construction of a detached Accessory Apartment.
10. Irrespective of the dollar amount of the work and materials involved, a building permit approved by the Board of Selectmen is obtained before beginning the structural alteration of an existing Accessory Apartment, in which case all of the provisions of the Section (to be numbered) must be met.
11. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained before any newly created or structurally altered Accessory Apartment may be occupied.
12. No Accessory Apartment lawfully established pursuant to this Ordinance shall be deemed to create or allow any subdivision of the property into separate fee estates by deed, use or otherwise, except by express approval by the Planning Board of a subdivision under the then applicable Land Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Jackson.
Amend Section 3.1 "Accessory Use"/ "Accessory Structure" means a use or structure customarily incidental and subordinate to an existing principal use and located on the same lot as the principal use.
Amend Section 4.3.1 Rural-Residential District
A building or structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, only for the following purposes and in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Single family residences, Multi-Family Residential Developments, and Cluster Single-Family Developments, the latter two categories being subject to prior approval by the Planning Board pursuant to Section 8 of this Zoning Ordinance, and Accessory Apartments pursuant to Section (to be numbered) of this Zoning Ordinance.
Add Section 4.3.1.4 Number of Dwelling Units Per Lot
Only one Dwelling Unit may be built on a single lot, except in the case of a single family residence having an Accessory Apartment, as an Accessory Use, approved under Section (to be numbered), in which case two Dwelling Units per lot may be permitted; and except for Multi-Family Residential Developments approved under Section 8, in which case multiple Dwelling Units per lot may be permitted.
Amend Section 4.3.2 Village District
A building or structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, only for the following purposes and in accordance with the following provisions.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the town will vote to adopt Amendment No.2 proposed by the Planning Board to amend the Jackson Zoning Ordinance Section 3 DEFINITIONS by adding a definition for Building Development and modifying the definition of Open Space. Section 3 will be renumbered to reflect the additional definition. The purpose of the changes is to bring the Zoning Ordinance into concurrence with the Jackson Land Subdivision Regulations. Following are the texts of the proposed changes:
Section 3.4 "Building Development" means the process of changing the character of the land from its existing condition to a more useable condition by the construction or placement of a building or buildings thereon.
Section 3.25 "Open Space" means an area of dedicated land excluding roads, parking areas and buildings except for accessory buildings or structures and improvements as are necessary for recreational or common purposes of residents or the public and shall include the commercial recreational use of open land for golf courses, ski areas and other commercial recreational uses existing and operating at the time of passage of this Section, as may be recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the Selectmen.
ARTICLE 4: To see if the town will vote to adopt Amendment No.3 proposed by the Planning Board to amend the Jackson Zoning Ordinance Section 8: CLUSTER SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT by adding Section 8.2.6. The purpose of this change is to bring the Jackson Zoning Ordinance into concurrence with the Jackson Land Subdivision Regulation. Following is the text of the proposed change:
Section 8.2.6: Open Space in developments approved under this Section shall be Common Land amounting to a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total of the lot or parcel being developed.
ARTICLE 5: To see if the town will vote to adopt Amendment No.4 proposed by the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment to amend the Jackson Zoning Ordinance to eliminate Section 15.2.3.6. The sections preceding this section in 15.2.3 were added to reflect criteria established by prior case law. It has been determined that no current case law supports 15.2.3.6 and it should be eliminated.
ARTICLE 6: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $36,675.00 for the purpose of Highway Repair and Reconstruction, said funds to come from the Special Revenue Fund known as the Highway Repair and Reconstruction Fund held by the Treasurer. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 7: To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges and make appropriations of the same as set forth in the following budget: Operating Budget of the Town. Selectmen Favor.
A: Town Officers Salaries 32,206.00
B: Town Officers Expenses 142,743.00
C: Elections & Equipment 600.00
D: Revaluation of Property 40,000.00
E: Highway Department 463,647.00
F: Fire Department 94,200.00
G: Police Department 150,000.00
H: Solid Waste Department 118,925.00
I: Maintenance of Town Property 30,000.00
J: Building Inspections 30,000.00
Total appropriations $1,102,321.00
ARTICLE 8: To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges and make appropriations of the same as set forth in the following budget: Highways, Streets & Emergency Services. Selectmen Favor.
A: Street Lighting 10,000.00
B: Street Signs 2,000.00
C: Hydrant Services 5,000.00
D: Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance 6,000.00
E: Emergency Communications 4,800.00
Total appropriations $27,800.00
ARTICLE 9: To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges and make appropriations of the same as set forth in the following budget: Insurance, Benefits & Legal. Selectmen Favor.
A: Health Insurance Employees 152,600.00
B: Health Insurance Others 23,338.00
C: Payroll Taxes 70,000.00
D: Welfare 3,000.00
E: Health Inspector 500.00
F: Insurance General 34,000.00
G: Legal Expenses 10,000.00
Total appropriations $293,438.00
ARTICLE 10: To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges and make appropriations of the same as set forth in the following budget: Culture, Recreation & Boards. Selectmen Favor.
A: Jackson Planning Board 5,000.00
B: Jackson Conservation Commission 1,000.00
C: Board of Adjustment 700.00
D: Cemeteries 18,000.00
E: North Country Council 2,327.00
F: Bartlett Recreation Department 6,712.00
G: Eastern Slope Airport Authority 500.00
Total appropriations $34,239.00
ARTICLE 11: To see if the town will vote to change the purpose of the existing Town Hall Improvement Capital Reserve Fund to the new purpose of the Sand and Salt Shed Capital Reserve Fund. Furthermore, appoint the Selectmen agents to expend. 2/3 vote required. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 to be placed in the Highway Equipment Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 13: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to be placed in the Town Office Equipment Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 14: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to be placed in the Police Department Equipment Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 15: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be placed in the Bridge Repair & Maintenance Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 16: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to be placed in the State Aid Reconstruction Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 17: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to be deposited in the Civil Defense Expendable Trust Fund for Enhanced 911 Emergency Management. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 18: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,911.00 to be placed in the Transfer Site Expendable Trust Fund. Said funds to come from the unreserved fund balance. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 19: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to be placed in the Dry Hydrants Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 20: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be placed in the Public Safety Building Expendable Trust Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 21: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $53,895.00 for the support of the Jackson Public Library. The sum of $26,000.00 to be raised by taxation and the remainder to come from library trust funds and gifts. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 22: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to be placed in the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 23: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000.00 to be placed in the Highway Truck Capital Reserve Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 24: To see if the town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 to be known as the Jackson Public Library Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of the construction of a new building for the Jackson Public Library and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000.00 to be placed in this fund. Furthermore, to appoint the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public Library as agents to expend. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 25: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 to be placed in the Public Safety Facility Capital Reserve Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 26: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $47,000.00 to be placed in the Fire Truck Capital Reserve Fund. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 27: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 84,500.00 for renovations including compliance with fire codes to the Jackson Fire Department building. This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and will not lapse until the renovation is complete or by December 31, 2010, whichever is sooner. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 28: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $10,000.00 from the Baker Prospect Farm Trust for the purpose of maintaining the Forestry Management plan voted by the town in 2003. Selectmen Favor
ARTICLE 29: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $50,000.00 to purchase approximately 2 acres of land currently held jointly by the towns of Bartlett and Jackson identified as a segment of the Bartlett Jackson Transfer Station under RSA 31:3. Such land to be utilized by the Town of Jackson for the purpose of a Public Safety Building Sand and Salt Shed. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 30: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,970.00 for the support of the White Mountain Community Health Center. Agreeable to a petition signed by Karen E. Burton, et al. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 31: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,837.00 for the Jackson home delivered meals, congregate meal and program services provided by the Gibson Center for Senior Services Inc. Agreeable to a petition signed by Janet L. Green, et al. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $716.00 for Northern Human Services to assist the Mental Health Center. Agreeable to a petition signed by Richard D. Rayder, et al. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 33: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 in support of Tri-County Community Action for the purpose of continuing services of the Fuel Assistance Program for the residents of Jackson. Agreeable to a petition signed by Donna Schiegoleit, et al. Selectmen favor.
ARTICLE 34: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,200.00 for the Early Support and Service Programs (birth to 3 years) of Children Unlimited Inc. Agreeable to a petition signed by Lisa Baumjetre, et al. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 35: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 in support of Starting Point, providing crisis services to the victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Agreeable to a petition signed by Sharon Boggess, et al. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 36: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 to help fund Project Prom, a start-up safety initiative, for our High School seniors. Agreeable to a petition signed by Jonna Carter, et al. Selectman Favor.
ARTICLE 37: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $624.00 for the Mount Washington Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. Agreeable to a petition signed by Lisa Dame Moser, et al. Selectmen Favor.
ARTICLE 38: To see if the town will support a proposal made by the Jackson Historical Society to re-erect the Trickey Barn on the Gray's Inn property so that it meets current building codes and with the Historical Society paying for the project so that the Barn would be available for seasonal use by groups and individuals in Jackson. Agreeable to a petition signed by Warren Schomaker, et al.
ARTICLE 39: To act upon other business which may legally come before this meeting.
Given under our hands and seals this 13th day of February in the year Two Thousand Eight.
Gary Allen
Gino Funicella
Beatrice Davis
Town of Jackson Board of Selectmen
William H. Botsford, Town Clerk
A true copy attest
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