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TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
16 School Street
ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275
SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 2/13/06
Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson for the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Present at the meeting: Sandra A. McKenney, Thomas R. Gilligan, Selectman, Peter A Viar, Selectman: Kelley Collins, Administrative Assistant, Senator Barnes, Captain Mulholland, Representatives from Tri Town Ambulance.
Awards Ceremony
Police Officer Joseph Defeudis and EMT Jonathan Milos were presented with a proclamation from the Governor, House & Senate plaque & medical from their respective services and certificate of accomplishment from the Town an award for their involvement in the rescue of a near-drowning victim. Present in the audience where numerous family members and friends.
LGC - Health Trust
The Board reviewed and discussed a direct billing contract with LGC. Tom made a motion to allow the LGC - Health Trust to collect and bill cobra and retirees. Second by Peter. Motion passed 3-0.
Welfare Director Position
Kelley presented the Board with a job description for the Welfare director Board's review and an ad for the position. She would like to run this in the Sunday, Union Leader. We missed the deadline for the March Town & City but could get it in April's.
Intent to Excavate
BOS discussed Mr. Gelinas’ intent to excavate. It was part of the Planning Board’s Notices Of Decision that a gate be required. BOS would like the Building Inspector to check for fence/gate, if there is no gate, a letter will be sent requiring it.
Health Officer
Valerie Merrill met with the Board to discuss her interest in serving as Health Officer for the town.
Minutes
Peter made a motion to accept the minutes of 1-17-06. Seconded by Tom. Motion passed 3-0.
Emergency Operations Plan Meeting
Kelley updated the Board on the next emergency operations plan meeting.
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Vacation Time
Kelley informed the Board that she would be taking 2/14 & 2/15/06 and also 4/6 & 4/7/06 for vacation time.
Art Program
Kelley will contact Patty Gardner in regards to the program. The Board discussed the fact that they would rather see this paid for from Recreation's program money.
Woodridge Estates
Jacob Donigian met with the Board to discuss Certificates of Occupancy (COs) to be issued at Woodridge Estates. Tom made a motion to allow up to five (5) additional CO's to be issued up to June 7, 2006 and Planning Board upholding site plan approvals as well as each home passing final inspection. Seconded by Peter. Motion passed 3-0.
Town Hall Roof
BOS reviewed and discussed proposals for replacing Town Hall Roof. R.J. Kellogg $22,475.00, Fournier Builder's $68,090.00, J.H. Spain, $22,900.00. No decision made at this time. The Board asked Kelley to call Fournier Builders and see if there is a reason their proposal is so high.
Abatement request
Considerable discussion took place regarding the Sullivan abatement request for land use change tax. Peter made a motion to table this request, pending receipt of further information. Seconded by Tom. Motion passed 3-0.
Police Grant
The Selectmen discussed the availability of Car 54 grant money for police department cruisers. This grant will allow the PD to qualify for up to $50,000 ($10,000 per vehicle) in police technology ex: video camera, laptop, radar unit, etc. The vehicle cannot be any older than 2001 and cannot have more than 100K miles on it regardless of age. In order to take full advantage of this grant the Police Chief has requested, and the Selectmen have agreed, to lease a Ford Explorer with 2005 monies. This vehicle will allow us to apply for, and qualify for the full $50,000 limit and replaces the old D.A.R.E. vehicle, that was the department’s 4 wheel drive vehicle. The Selectmen discussed this briefly, they have signed the purchase order and a check for one year’s lease.
Town Hall Door
At the Police Chief’s suggestion, Sandy would like a peek hole created on the front e door of the Town hall. To date, no one has been able to figure out how to create a peep hole. Peter suggested asking Ron Demers, as he was the one who originally treated that door.
Volunteer NH Day
Sandy suggested having another Volunteer NH Day.
Highway Safety Grant
Kelley informed the Board that these Highway Safety Grants usually require a Highway Safety Committee that meets at least quarterly. Peter stated that, he believes, in the past Chief McGonigle took care of the grants.
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CTAP
Ben Fontaine met with the Board, in regards to his possible interest in serving Allenstown as their representative to the CTAP (I93 corridor widening) meetings. Ben is not interested in being a representative. Ben suggested that it should be a BOS member. Kelley will continue to attend the meetings, for the time being.
Cook and Molan
Sandy asked about a recent bill from the Town attorney re: Power of the Board of Selectmen when conducting meetings. Peter suggested calling Biron, he could not remember the specifics of that conversation.
Abstentions
Sandy stated that she emailed the Local Government Center in regards to abstentions. Paul Sanderson emailed Sandy back with an explanation.
China Mills
Sandy asked if the China Mills changed hands and does the Knox family still own the Knox farm? Neither property has changed hands in the at least two years.
Town Plowing
Sandy discussed the complaints of the Town plowing at the Police Department and Fire Department. When Jim Boisvert is feeling better the Chair of BOS will discuss plowing with him.
Non Public Session RSA 91A: 3, II (c)
Sandy made a motion to go into non-public under RSA 91A: 3,II (c) @ 8:58 p.m. Seconded by Peter. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes, Tom made a motion to leave non-public session @ 9:04 p.m. Seconded by Peter. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes.
Non Public Session RSA 91A: 3, II (a)
Peter made a motion to go into non-public under RSA 91A: 3,II (a) @ 9:04 p.m. Personnel issue. Seconded by Tom. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes, Peter made a motion to leave non-public session @ 9:45 p.m. Seconded by Tom. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes.
Non Public Session RSA 91A: 3, II (a)
Tom made a motion to go into non-public under RSA 91A: 3,II (a) @ 9:45 p.m. Personnel issue. Seconded by Peter. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes, Tom made a motion to leave non-public session @ 10:16 p.m. Seconded by Peter. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes.
Non Public Session RSA 91A: 3, II (a)
Tom made a motion to go into non-public under RSA 91A: 3,II (a) @ 10:16 p.m. Personnel issue. Seconded by Peter. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes, Peter made a motion to leave non-public session @ 10:24 p.m. Seconded by Tom. Roll call Tom yes, Peter yes, Sandy yes.
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Tom made a motion, seconded by Sandy to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Motion passed 3-0.
SANDRA A. McKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON
PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN
THOMAS R. GILLIGAN, SELECTMAN