F 'W0i M *c * Vf: N M m W 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Certificate 2-4 Town Government 5-10 Town Meeting Minutes-2006 11-12 Auditor's Report 13-14 Balance Sheet 15 Comparative Statement 1 Inventory ofAssessed Valuation 17 Tax Rate Computation 18 Schedule ofTown Property 19-22 Treasurer's Financial Reports 23 Town Clerk's Financial Report & 24 Summary ofRevenues Expenditures 25-26 Detailed Statement ofRevenues 27-39 Detailed Statement ofExpenditures 40-42 Tax Collector's MS-61 Report 43-45 Uncollected Taxes 46 Cemetery Trust Funds Report 47 Capital Reserves Report 48 Dog License Laws 49-50 Vitals Records Reports & 51-66 Warrant Budget 2007 & 67-79 Reports ofOfficers Committees 80-91 Regional Association Reports 92-134 Stark Village School Annual Report ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STARK, For The Year Ending December 2006 31, NH Cover Photo: Dolly Abbott, Stark Memory In Of Corkum CCarice "EdzaBetfi J\fove7n0er 29, 1919 -January 2, 2006 "Born in DuTnmer, J^3{, CCarice grew up in (groveton untiCtfie age of18 wfien she Became a resident ofStark untiCJeBruary 2005 wfien she Became a resicCent ofthe Coos County Cursing 3-(osj)itaCin Stewartstown, J^J-C. CCarice wiCCaCways he rememherecCas an active community memher with the Stark llnion Church, Stark Tew J-CoCders andthe Stark Improvement Jund. CERTIFICATE Year Ending December 31, 2006 This is to certify that the information contained in this report was taken from official records and is complete to the best of our knowledge and belief A True Copy Attest: h R. fo(zzell,(5:^hairma JoAnn Piatt, Tax Collector Susan H^Croteau, Tow Dennis A. Croteau, Treasurer >^^ ^2^^ ohn M. Pepau, Jr. Trustee 1- TOWN GOVERNMENT 1189 Stark Highway NH Stark 03582 (603)636-2118 Fax: (603)636-6199 Email: [email protected] Selectmen's Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. - Friday 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Susan H. Croteau, Office Manager Selectmen's Meeting Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Everett R. Frizzell, Chairman (2008) James Eich (2009) Albert Cloutier, Jr. (2007) Town Clerk's Office: & Tuesday Thursday 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Susan H. Croteau, Town Clerk/Municipal Agent (2009) Romy J. Curtis, Deputy Town Clerk/Municipal Agent Tax Collector's Office: Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. JoAnn Piatt, Tax Collector (Appointed) Patricia Cross, Deputy Tax Collector Treasurer's Office: Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Dennis Croteau, Treasurer (2008) Nancy K. Spaulding, Deputy Treasurer Road Agent: Maurice Hibbard (2007) Constable: William L. Joyce (2007) Transfer Station: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. George Bennett, Transfer Station Manager Planning Board: Fourth Thursday ofeach Month 7:00 p.m. James Gibson Sr., Chairman (2007) William Cowie (2008) Vacant (2007) Susan H. Croteau (2009) James Gibson, Jr. (2008) Town Moderator: William L. Joyce (2007) Supervisors ofthe Checklist: Judith Wentworth, Chairperson (2010) Nancy K. Spaulding (2009) Deborah K.N. Joyce (2011) Cemetery Trustees: Sexton: Vacant (2007) Dennis A. Croteau (2007) Vacant (2007) Library Trustees: Librarian: Nancy K. Spaulding (2008) Judith Hildreth Jane Hopps (2008) Trustee ofTrust Funds: Health Officer: JohnPepauJr. (2007) JoAnn Piatt Vacant (2007) Fire Department: Emergency MgtPirector Barry Wentworth, Chief Franklin Piatt Ronald Lunn, Assistant Chief Travis Wentworth, Assistant Chief TOWN OF STARK, NH Town Meeting Minutes March 14, 2006 Moderator William Joyce declared the meeting open at 9:00 a.m. Keith Clouatre was sworn in by William Joyce as assistant moderator. Rules and regulations of the meeting were explained by William. The Pledge ofAllegiance was recited by all citizens present. Ballot Clerks were Jane Hopps and John Pepau, Sr. Motion to dispense with the reading ofthe entire Warrant was made by James Eich. Second: Everett Frizzell. ARTICLE # 1: To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing. (To be voted on by ballot while polls are open.) ARTICLE #2: Do you want the position ofRoad Agent to be changed to being appointed by the Selectmen rather than elected by a popular vote, effective immediately? (To be voted on by ballot while the polls are open) (By petitioned warrant article) Motion to move ARTICLE # 2 was made by Wayne Saunders. Second: Daniel Fogg. All questions, comments and concerns were addressed by persons present. ARTICLE #3: Do you want the position ofConstable to be changed to being appointed by the Selectmen rather than elected by a popular vote, effective immediately? (To be voted on by ballot while the polls are open.) (By petition warrant article) Motion to move ARTICLE #3 was made by Wayne Saunders. Second: William Cowie All questions, comments and concerns were addressed by persons present on both articles. -5- ARTICLE # 4: To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $143,500 for General Government: (Recommended by the Selectmen) Motion to move Article # 4 was made by James Eich. Second: James Gibson, Sr. Motion to AMEND ARTICLE # 4 was made by James Eich, second by James Gibson, Sr. to read as follows: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of$146,000 for General Government. James Eich explained the increase in the dollar amount was because of abatements that have come into the office for review by Avitar Associates. Motion to move AMMENDED ARTICLE # 4 was made by James Eich. Second: James Gibson, Sr. AMENDED ARTICLE # 4 PASSED BY VOICE VOTE ARTICLE # 5: To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of$25,125 for Public Safety. (Recommended by the Selectmen) Motion to move ARTICLE # 5 was made by Everett Frizzell. Second: James Eich. ARTICLE # 5 PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. ARTICLE # 6: To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $147,750 for Highways & Streets: (Recommended by the Selectmen) Motion to move ARTICLE # 6 was made by Albert Cloutier, Jr. Second: James Eich. ARTICLE # 6 PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. Moderator William Joyce declared recess at 10:40 Meeting called back to order at 10:55 ARTICLE # 7: To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of$77,600 for Sanitation: (Recommended by the Selectmen) -6-