TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN'S OFFICE

16 School Street

ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275






SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 03/27/06


Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson for the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Present at the meeting: Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson: Peter A Viar, Selectman: Carol Merrill, Selectperson: Kelley Collins, Administrative Assistant.



Open Meeting


Kelley informed the Board that while she was preparing the MS-2 form for the Board to sign, she became aware of some errors that were made on the posted budget. Kelley wrote a memo and provided the Board with an overview sheet and highlighted the errors. The Board spoke with Town Counsel and was advised to contact the Dept. of Revenue Admin (DRA). Kelley will call DRA and come back to the Board for a vote.


Welfare Director


Kelley asked the Board if they had a chance to review the offer letter the position of Welfare Director. Kelley explained the status of the Welfare position to Carol.


Nomination of Chair


Sandy said she was accepting nominations for Chairman of the BOS. Sandy nominated herself as Chair. Carol seconded the vote for Sandy. Motion passed 2 to 1. Sandy-yes, Carol-yes, Peter-no. Sandy will be Chairperson.


Committees


Sandy expressed desire to be a member of the Planning Board. Peter would like to remain on the Budget Committee and Tri -Town. Carol will join the Central New Hampshire Planning Committee, Joint Loss Management and the Steering Committee for the Old Allenstown Meeting House.


Art Class


Sandy informed the Board that the art classes at the recreation department would go forward..


Non Public Session:


Carol made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 - A 3, II (a) @ 6:20 p.m. Seconded by Peter. Roll call, Peter no, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 2-0. Carol made a motion to leave Non Public Session @ 6:22 p.m. Seconded by Peter. Roll call Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0.








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Captain Mulholland


Captain met with the Board to discuss several items.


Fee Schedule

Captain Mulholland discussed the Police Department Fee Schedule. The Captain would like to increase the vehicle detail line for $35.00 to $37.00 to cover the cost of doing details. Motion made by Peter to adopt the Police Departments fee schedule Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.


Traffic Ordinance

The Captain explained the Chapter II – Traffic Code, Article VII – Traffic Control ordinance he would like to see adopted in Allenstown. This ordinance has to do with road construction and using uniformed police officers or other qualified person(s) to control traffic. A date for a public hearing will be set up.

Ford Explorer

Captain would like to take one vehicle out of service once the Explorer is operational. Captain stated that he does not need seven vehicles to operate.


Highway Safety Grant

The Highway Safety Project Grant was also brought to the Board for approval for the fall. Motion made by Peter to proceed with the grant. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.


Captain Mulholland asked for authorization to speak with the School Board to negotiate the school district taking over crossing guard responsibilities. When a crossing guard is unable to come to work the Captain has to appoint a Police Officer to cover the crossing guard shift. If an emergency happens the Police Officer would have to leave that position. The Board agreed unanimously to allow Captain Mulholland to discuss the crossing guard issue.


Employee evaluations are due at the end of April. Captain stated that he would be conducting the evaluations; he also asked the question of who will be doing his evaluation.


Captain would like to donate the old Police badges to the Historical Society. Motion made by Sandy to accept the old badges. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0


Review Folder


Peter asked Kelley why a letter was written February 2nd and it was received and stamped March 17, for a meeting to be held March 20th, which has come and gone. He would like to know why he received the letter only two days before the meeting. Peter asked if it might be an internal problem. Kelley stated that it was in her box for a couple of days. Peter stated that a couple of days are one thing but five weeks is another.


Maintenance Position


The Board discussed the position and Kelley stated there are three applicants to be interviewed. Sandy stated that Kelley would type up a memo to Patty Gardner letting her know that Kelley will be doing the interviews.


Appointment Forms

The Board reviewed and signed or did not sign appointments that are due to expire April 1st. The following people were appointed. (cont.)




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Larry Anderson Zoning Board of Adjustment April 1, 2007

Cindy Baird Deputy Tax Collector April 1, 2007

Christine Biron Deputy Treasurer April 1, 2007

Brenda Casteel Alternate to the Zoning Board April 1, 2007

Everett Chaput III Emergency Management Director April 1, 2007

Diane Demers Office of Tax Collector April 1, 2007

Diane Demers Deputy Town Clerk April 1, 2007

Eric Feustel Zoning Board April 1, 2007

Benjamin Fontana Jr. Fair Hearings April 1, 2007

Jenna Gray Conservation April 1, 2007

Ethan Hipple Alternate to the Conservation April 1, 2007

David McKay Conservation Commission April 1, 2007

Roger Menard Fair Hearings April 1, 2007

Sheila Spaulding Fair Hearings April 1, 2007



Building Inspector


Kelley informed the Board that she met with an applicant for the BI/CO. Kelley would like the Board to meet with him. The Board will meet with him on April 10th.

Non-Public Session:


Peter made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 - A 3, II (a) @ 7:15 p.m. Seconded by Carol. Roll call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0. Peter made a motion to leave Non Public Session @ 10:12 p.m. Seconded by Carol. Roll call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0.


Health Officer


Kelley informed the Board that a couple inspections would need to be done by a Town Health Officer. Kelley would like the Board to sign a form to appoint the BOS as health officer until we find a suitable candidate. The BOS signed the form.


MS2 Form


The Board signed the MS2 (Budget of the Town/City of Allenstown) form. Kelley will send the form to DRA.


Irrigation System


Sandy stated that she is not in favor of supporting the irrigation system at the Fire department. Sandy stated that she was not in favor of the Police departments and she is not in favor of the Fire department. Carol needs more information before she votes.


Volunteer Members


Sandy read a letter from Arthur Houle, Tom Gilligan expressing their interest in serving on the Planning Board. A letter was also read from Roger Lafleur for Zoning Board or Planning Board. Considerable discussion took place regarding these candidates. Carol made a motion to put Arthur Houle on Planning Board as Alternate. Sandy seconded. Vote: Carol-yes, Sandy-yes, Peter-no. Carol made a motion to put Roger Lafleur on ZBA as an Alternate. Peter Seconded. Vote Sandy-yes, Carol-yes, Peter-no.




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Motion to adjourn by Sandy, seconded by Carol at 11:00 P.M. Motion passed.





SANDRA A. McKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON





PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN




CAROL MERRILL, SELECTPERSON