HARTFORD — Three new ordinances and amendments to two others will be up for votes at the annual town meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.
At a hearing on the ordinances last week, selectmen reviewed amendments to the Shoreland Zoning and Comprehensive Plan ordinances, and spoke about the new Beach, Administrative and Plumbing and Septic System Fees ordinances.
Planning Board member Arthur Harvey said the Beach Ordinance would require car stickers for the parking lot.
“As soon as cars start getting towed, it will cut down on the problem,” Harvey said.
Lee Holman, chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen, said there have been considerable problems with drinking and vandalism at the town beach on Lake Anasagunticook.
“We need this ordinance in place to control the situation,” she said.
Ordinance Committee member Daryl Boness said it would give selectmen authority to make rules that can be enforced.
Addressing the Administrative Ordinance, Boness said whether or not it is passed, the town should be aware of ethical behavior. The code of ethics for elected officials is very important, he said.
“The state says that selectmen can be fined if it is found that this ordinance is not being enforced,” Boness said.
“I believe officials should be accountable and this is a piece of accountability,” Holman said.
Selectman Jack Plumley explained that the higher fees in Plumbing and the Septic System Fees Ordinance reflect the changes made by the state. The nonengineering systems fee has been raised from $100 to $250, and this is reflected in the ordinance, he said.
The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance defines a quorum as five members instead of a majority for Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting.
Harvey said amendments to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance brings the document in compliance with the state.
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