1963 - Lane Memorial Library

26 HAMPTON TOWN REPORT
charging should be called sewer usage tax, not entrance.
Only one entrance to each lot, and one entrance
fee.
Selectman Lawrence Hackett explained that the
maintenance of the Imhoff tank must be considered.
A Motel of 5, or any number of units is a much
greater problem than a single home. The sewer lines
are becoming overloaded with the many additions
to Motels.
Town Manager Boehner said that Article 7 represented
the policy in force since around 1948. It is
legal. Article 7, if passed, will merely ratify it. Town
Counsel says that it is legal.
The fact that the State drainage easement in
the marsh in back of Ashworth Ave. needs cleaning
out, was mentioned. This is the duty of the State —
not of the town. Town pumps work night and day
to keep drainage water out of the sewer system. The
sewer lines cannot take care of drainage of storm
water.
Mr. Royal's Amendment did not pass.
Mr. Bridle withdrew his amendment.
Mr. Salomon made a substitution to Article 7
deleting the words "one to" in the last line, and adding
the words "or less' at the end. Seconded. The
Article as amended reads:
To see if the town will vote to ratify the policy
of the Board of Selectmen, which was established
around 1948, of charging a sewer entrance fee of
$100.00 for each sewer connection from one to five
living units, and an additional $100.00 for each additional
five living units, or less.
Mr. Salomon's motion passed as amended.