TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN’S OFFICE

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES 3/14/2005

Sandra A. McKenney, Selectperson, opened the meeting at 6:05 PM on Monday, March 14, 2005. Present at the meeting: Sandra A. McKenney, Peter A. Viar

Thomas R. Gilligan, Selectmen; David M. Jodoin, Administrative Assistant.

General Business: Nomination of Chairman for the Board

Peter Viar volunteered for the position stating that he would be happy to be Chair if the other members wanted him to; Sandra McKenney would like to be considered also. Tom questioned how many times Sandy has been Chair, Sandy stated two years ago. Tom then questioned who the current Chair was, was it Art. Sandy stated yes. Tom asked Peter if he had been Chair yet and Peter stated no not in this term. Tom then made a motion to nominate Sandy as Chair, Sandy seconded and then asked for discussion. Peter questioned Sandy as to her interest in being the Chair since the discussion that she had with Peter and Arthur two months ago about being too busy and not sure if she would run for Selectmen again. Peter stated that being the Chair would not limit the commitments. Sandy stated that she would be able to reduce her commitments when the committees were set up. Peter also stated that he was concerned as to how things progressed through the School and Town elections. Peter stated that he felt that as elected officials we have a responsibility to not become public with our opinions. Sandy stated that her letters to the editor were done as a resident. Peter discussed with Sandy that when a person becomes elected, they have to relinquish some rights because people will only view them as an elected official painting the picture that it is the Boards decision. Tom stated that he didn’t feel that when a person was elected to office they relinquished any rights. He did also agree with Peter that when you represent a Board, the Board should decide a position and people stick with that. Motion passed. 2 Yes, 1 No, Peter voting No. Peter stated that for the record he would let the other members know if he was going to stay on the Board.

The Selectmen met with Lieutenant Shaun Mulholland, and Armand Verville, to review and discuss the plans for the new Police station on Route 3, as well as reviewing the bid specifications. Shaun mentioned that the construction of the Sallyport would need to be completed by August.

Tom thanked Shaun for the many hours he has volunteered as a member of the Building Committee.

A motion was made by Tom Gilligan, seconded by Peter Viar, to go into Non-Public session under RSA 91-A, 3 II (E), Consideration of Pending Legal Claims and Litigation at 6:40 PM. Roll Call vote: Sandra, yes; Tom, yes; Peter, yes. Motion passed.

The Public meeting resumed at 6:50 PM. There will be a meeting that we will need to schedule with the Pembroke Selectmen and Concord Regional Solid Waste, to discuss the Contract renewal on March 31st at 7 PM at the Pembroke Town Hall.

The Comcast contract has been sent back and we are awaiting their signatures. David discussed the need for the Town Clerk to be online with the State for their vital Statistics program. In order to do this, we will need Broadband. Comcast has three different plans, $99 month for the light plan; $149 a month for the Standard plan and $204 for the enhanced plan. A motion was made by Tom Gilligan, seconded by Peter Viar, to give David Jodoin authority to contact Comcast and to tell them that we will use the light plan @ $99 a month. Motion passed.

Fire Chief Everett Chaput and Robert Martin met with the Selectmen to discuss various purchase orders for Protective Clothing to be taken out of Capital Reserve Fund. Tom Gilligan requested an inventory of all existing clothing equipment and all other equipment.

Fire Chief Chaput and Lt. Mulholland discussed the use of one of the police cars by the Fire Department as a utility vehicle. The car is no longer part of the Police Department fleet. Tom questioned the use of the vehicle. The Chief explained for errands and inspections.

Fire Chief Chaput asked the Selectmen to think about a proposal to purchase

a Ladder truck from New Jersey, which could be used as a rescue truck for the Town. A down payment of $1,000 is required to hold the truck for the Town. The Chief would like someone from the Department and perhaps a Selectman, to go to New Jersey to view the truck, and report back to the Board.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Tom Gilligan, to allow the Chief to go forward with this proposal. Motion passed. 2 yes, 1 no, with Sandy voting no.

The Selectmen met with Charles Currier who came in to discuss a piece of property he owns between Blue Jeans and the Tractor building and proposed to sell it to the Town for $12,000. The Attorney will draft up a new deed, to be signed by the Trustees of the Estate of Justine Currier.

Sandra reported that the Main Street Bridge will be closed on March 28th for repairs.

A motion was made by Sandra McKenney, seconded by Tom Gilligan, to send a donation of $25.00 to the Concord Visiting Nurse Association in memory of Asher Kneeland, the husband of Vicky Kneeland, one of our Library Trustees and the school’s Art teacher. Motion passed unanimously.

David mentioned that several Town appointments are expiring as of April 1st Tom Gilligan from the Planning Board; Laura Bonk from the Conservation Commission; Phil Trowbridge from the Conservation Commission; Robert Lee from the Zoning Board, James Rodger from the Recreation Commission; and Larry Anderson from Alternate on the Zoning Board.

Phil Trowbridge will be stepping down from the Conservation Commission; Laura Bonk would like to stay on; Tom Gilligan is resigning from the Planning Board due to his election on the Board of Selectmen. Robert Lee, the Vice Chairman of the Planning Board will chair the meeting on Wednesday night. Motion of Tom Gilligan, seconded by Peter Viar, to appoint Arthur Houle to the Planning Board until April 1, 2005. Motion passed. Sandra read Tom’s letter of resignation, but he will remain on the Board as Selectman ex-officio.

The Selectmen inquired who will have the ultimate responsibility for the Soccer fields on River Road. Will it be the Police Department or the Recreation Commission? Who will solve problems as they arise? Shaun Mulholland has volunteered to do the job. More discussion to follow.

Sandra reported that the Timber Framers should be in Town sometime in May to work on the Meeting house. The pews inside have to be removed by June 1^st and a place to store the pews has yet to be found.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept the minutes of the Selectmen’s meeting of March 7th. Motion passed. Tom Gilligan abstained.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept the minutes of the Selectmen’s meeting of February 7th. Motion passed. Tom Gilligan abstained.

Three people have approached David asking about our Web site and wanting to have a link to it. The Selectmen agreed that as long as they are Allenstown businesses and Non-Profit businesses that are ok.

Tom stated he sent a letter to Armand Verville regarding Bill #121, from the Planning Board, stating the Board’s opposition to the bill.

The Selectmen decided which Board they will be on for the year:

Tri-Town Peter

Budget Peter

Planning Tom

Central NH Sandra

Joint Loss Mgt Sandra

Building Comm. Peter

Steering Comm. Tom

ARA Sandra

David mentioned that the Selectmen need to discuss the Welfare Officer’s full-time position and also the Building Inspector’s position.

A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Tom Gilligan, to adjourn.

Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 PM.

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON

PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN

THOMAS R. GILLIGAN, SELECTMAN