TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN’S OFFICE

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 1/31/2005

Arthur G. Houle, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Present at the meeting: Arthur G. Houle, Sandra A. McKenney, and Peter A. Viar, Selectmen; David M. Jodoin, Administrative Assistant. In the audience: Brian Christiansen of Comcast, Lt. Shaun Mulholland, Chief Everett Chaput III and Deputy Chief Rob Martin.

The Selectmen met with Brian Christiansen from Comcast, to discuss the cable contract and the questions the Selectmen wanted answered regarding the contract. Mr. Christiansen discussed several issues including Internet access, franchise fees, as well as the length of the agreement. The Board will review and discuss at their next meeting and let Mr. Christiansen know which way they would like to proceed.

The Selectmen met with Lt. Mulholland of the Police Department to discuss the ball fields on River Road. Lt. Mulholland suggested that the Board and Recreation Commission adopt a uniform policy covering the use of the fields. Lt. Mulholland supplied the Board with a rough draft of the proposed agreement. The same agreement has already been forwarded to the Recreation Commissioners.

Sandra McKenney announced that May 7th is a Volunteer Day, and projects in the Town can be done at Town Hall, the Meetinghouse, the Rec. Center and the new fields on River Road.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to go into non-public per RSA 91:A 3 II© for a personnel issue. Roll call vote: Arthur, yes; Sandra, yes; Peter, yes. Motion passed. The Non-Public meeting started at 7:31 PM.

The Public meeting resumed at 7:40 PM.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept the Selectmen’s Public minutes of January 10, 2005. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept the Selectmen’s Public minutes of January 13, 2005. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sandra McKenney, seconded by Peter Viar, to accept the

Selectmen’s public minutes of January 24, 2005. Motion passed.

Peter Viar stated that the Selectmen should review the Recreation Policy and jot down notes for the next meeting.

Sandra McKenney would like the old fax machine sold at D-Art’s Consignment Store.

Sandra McKenney presented a Petition for the State Highway Historical

Markers to be placed on Deerfield Road at the Meeting House. This petition requires 25 + signatures and Carol Martel is in charge of it.

Sandra McKenney mentioned that Deanna Rush called her to tell her the Bridge name, The Suncook Connection, was accepted by the Senate.

Meetings coming up: Wednesday, February 2nd, ARA, at 6 PM.

Planning Board 7 PM.

Thursday, February 3rd Building Committee 6 PM

Information Meeting 7 PM

Budget Hearing 6:30 PM

Saturday, February 5th Deliberative Session 10:00 AM

There will be a Bake Sale on Saturday. The Valentine’s Dinner Dance has been canceled.

There will be no Selectmen’s meeting on February 14th.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to adjourn the

Meeting at 7:45 PM. Motion passed.

ARTHUR G. HOULE, CHAIRMAN

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON

PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN