Town of Stark, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2025
In Attendance: Ray Perkins, James Klinder, John Berube and Henry Dion
Ray Perkins called the meeting to order at 0810 AM
Session Open for public hearing. Introductions were made by the newcomers to the planning board.
Henry Dion gave a synopsis for purpose of the meeting.
- The renewing of excavation permits for the Mason gravel pit for both Map 405 Lot 53 and Map 405 Lot 53 parcels.
- The board reviewed the maps of the concerned area along with previous permit paperwork.
- A public hearing/planning board meeting was held for abutters to voice their concern on February 25, 2025. Abutters were notified of meeting via certified mail.
John Berube asked if there has been any communication between the Stark Planning Board and The NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) concerning this permit renewal.
-Henry Dion pulled out communication from DES dated March 2024.
John Berube asked if Wetlands permit needs to be obtained from DES
-James Klinder felt there should be a map available to us that shows where flags are placed for wetlands protection. No map exists.
Henry Dion stated there has been a conditional permit given until May 1, 2025 in order to give time for the planning board gain information on what the amount of reclamation bond should be and inform Harley mason of that amount.
John Berube mentioned it might be a good idea to get some guidance and direction on this matter form the North Country Council. All attendees agreed. John stated he make contact to make an appointment for them to attend a planning board meeting.
Ray Perkins made a motion to conduct a site visit to determine if flags are posted along the wetlands. John Berube seconded the motion, all were in favor for March 19, 2025 at 4:00PM
-James Klinder stated he would contact Harley Mason for permission for a site visit.
Motion to adjourn made by John Berube, seconded by Henry Dion, motion carried.
Respectively submitted,
John Berube, Planning Board Member
Date Approved: ___________________________
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Ray Perkins Henry Dion, Select Board Representative
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James Klinder John Berube
TOWN OF STARK, NH
PTown of Stark, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
February 25, 2025
In Attendance: Planning Board members Ray Perkins, Monique Hand and Henry Dion. Guest Tom Libby
Monique Hand called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Session open for public hearing. Tom Libby introduced himself as an abutter, no concerns brought forward.
Henry made a motion to add to the conditional approval the requirement for a reclamation plan and bond to be delivered to the town by May 1, 2025, seconded by Ray Perkins, motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Henry Dion ,seconded by Ray Perkins, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Hand, Secretary
Date Approved: ______________________________
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Henry Dion, SB Representative
Vacant
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Monique Hand Ray Perkins
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Present, Select Board members Ray Perkins, Monique Hand and Henry Dion, guest Burke York.
- Meeting called to order by Monique Hand at 6:00 pm
- Ray Perkins made a motion to waive the reading of and approve the previous meeting minutes, seconded by Henry Dion. Motion carried.
Old Business
- No old business.
New Business
- Gravel pit renewals for Harley Mason for pits located off Bell Hill Rd.
- Renewal applications reviewed by Board. Henry made a motion to approve parcel A and conditionally approve renewal request for parcel B pending notification of abutters via certified letters. Seconded by Ray Perkins, motion carried. Patty will update the fees based off current rates.
- Motion to adjourn made by Henry Dion, Seconded by Ray Perkins, meeting adjourned at 6:47 pm.
- NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR April 9, 2025, AT 6:00 PM STARK TOWN HALL
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Hand, Secretary
Date Approved: ______________________________
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Henry Dion, SB Representative
Vacant
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Monique Hand Vacant
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Ray Perkins
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
6 PM
Stark Town Office
· Planning Board, Chair, Marc Brassard called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm
· Those Present: Planning Board Members— Marc Brassard, Ray Perkins, Lisa Demers, Monique Hand and Bob Gale
· Old Business
o Marc Brassard made a motion to waive the reading of the previous meeting minutes, seconded by Ray Perkins. Motion carried.
· New Business
o Letter regarding accessory dwellings sent from NHMA to Lisa Demers was read aloud. Discussion ensued. Planning Board members will be provided with a copy of the letter for further review. To be discussed at the next meeting.
o Lisa updated the Board on the Leighton Meadow Bridge project.
o Discussion regarding the use of the upstairs of the town hall and making it ADA compliant.
o Bob Gale went to the bi-weekly energy meeting of Androscoggin Valley Electrical Collaborative in Berlin. Discussion ensued. Bob suggested a subcommittee be created off the planning board.
o Marc Brassard made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:4p pm, seconded by Monique Hand, motion carried.
· Other
· NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12, 2024 AT 6 PM STARK TOWN HALL
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
6 PM
Stark Town Office
- Members present: Monique Hand, Bob Gale, Ray Perkins and Henry Dion. Absent Marc Brassard.
- Monique Hand called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
- Old Business
- Ray Perkins made a motion to waive the reading of the last minutes, second Bob Gale, motion carried. Ray made a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes, second Bob Gale, motion carried. Previous minutes approved and signed by those in attendance.
- New Business
- Marc Brassard verbally gave his resignation from the Board to Monique Hand. Pending formal written resignation submission to the town office. Discussion ensued. Patty to post vacancy asking interested parties to submit a letter of interest.
- Henry Dion made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Monique Hand, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.
- Next meeting moved to Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 PM.
PB Meeting 12-11-24
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Present, Select Board members Ray Perkins, Monique Hand and Henry Dion.
- Meeting called to order by Monique Hand at 6:03 pm
- Henry made a motion to waive the reading of and approved the previous meeting minutes, seconded by Ray Perkins. Motion carried.
Old Business
- Nick Gilligan to be sworn in by Henry at the next meeting or by Patty at the town hall if he can come in before the next meeting.
New Business
- No new business
- Motion to adjourn made by Ray Perkins, Seconded by Henry Dion, meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.
- NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR January 8, 2024, AT 6:00 PM STARK TOWN HALL
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Hand, Secretary
Date Approved: ______________________________
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Henry Dion, SB Representative
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Monique Hand Bob Gale
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Ray Perkins
PB Meeting 11-13-24
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6 PM
Stark Town Office
- Ray Perkins called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm
- Those Present: Planning Board Members— Ray Perkins, Monique Hand, Henry Dion Selectboard Representative
- Old Business
- Ray Perkins made a motion to waive the reading of the last minutes. Motion carried.
- New Business
- Ray Perkins made a motion to nominate Nick Gilligan to the planning Board. Second Henry Dion, motion carried.
- Bob Gale has resigned from the Planning Board.
- Patty Peel to post for another replacement member.
- Adjournment at 6:35 motion made by Monique Hand, seconded by Henry Dion, motion carried.
- NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR December 11, 2024 AT 6 PM STARK TOWN HALL
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Hand, Secretary
Date Approved: ______________________________
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Henry Dion, SB Representative
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Monique Hand
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Call to Order 6 pm
Marc Brassard called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm
Those in attendance for all or part of the meeting:
Members: Marc Brassard, Monique Hand, Ray Perkins, Bob Gale, Lisa Demers
Read and approve minutes from previous meeting.
Marc Brassard read the minutes from the previous meeting. Bob Gale made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Monique Hand. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
· Lisa Demers recommended that the Planning Board research options and present requests to the Select Board during the next budget cycle.
· Lisa Demers stated that there is a Right to Know training at the Town Hall on April 16th Planning Board members can attend.
Adjournment
· Marc Brassard made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Monique Hand. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:18 pm.
Respectfully Submitted by Monique Hand, Planning Board Member
TOWN OF STARK, NH
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
6 PM
Stark Town Office
Call to Order 6 pm
Monique Hand made a motion at 6:10 pm to call the meeting to order; 2nd by Bob Gale.
Motion Passed Unanimously
Those in attendance for all or part of the meeting:
Members: Ray Perkins, Bob Gale, Monique Hand
Guests : Lisa Demers
Absent: Member Marc Brassard
Read and approve minutes from previous meeting.
Bob Gale made a motion to wave the reading of the previous minutes, 2nd by Ray Perkins
Motion Passed Unanimously
Minutes from previous meeting signed by those members in attendance.
New Business
- No Mail Items
- No Scheduled Business
- Lisa Demers discussed the filling of the Select Board representation vacancy on the planning board. She offered that she would be willing to fill the position. She will bring back to the Select Board to discuss
Adjournment
- Ray Perkins made a motion to adjourn at 6: 55 pm, seconded by Monique Hand.
Respectfully Submitted by Monique Hand, Planning Board Member
Date Approved: ______________________________
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Marc Brassard, Chair SB Representative