TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
16 School Street
ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275
SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 04/10/06
Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson for the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Present at the meeting: Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson: Peter A Viar, Selectman: Carol Merrill, Selectperson: Kelley Collins, Administrative Assistant. Present in the audience Roland Martel, Tom Irzyk, Walter Alarkon, James Rodger
175th Celebration
Roland Martel met with the Board to discuss 175th celebration volunteers. For coverage of insurance Roland asked the Board when the volunteer list would be due. Sandy stated two weeks before the event. The Board would vote on volunteer list-blanket appointment. Then Carol & Sandy, as a quorum of the Board of Selectmen could vote to appoint any final volunteers the Friday before the event.
Meeting House
Motion made by Carol to accept the bid from Bob Blazon for $1250 to replace/repair the sills at the Old Allenstown Meeting House. Seconded by Peter. Motion passed 3-0
Resignation Letter
Sandy read the resignation letter from James McGonigle resigning from Chief of Police for the Town of Allenstown effective immediately. Motion made by Carol to accept the resignation. Second by Peter. Motion passed 3-0.
School Board
Tom Irzyk met with the Board to talk about the upcoming dates for the elections. Tom stated that the School Board would try to close school on the day of elections.
Skiing Program
James Rodger and Tom Irzyk submitted a bill for the bus transportation skiing program in the amount of $800.00. Tom would like to refund the parents, they only did four out of five weeks. The Recreation department sponsors this program. Jim would like the Recreation to pay for the bus. This would allow a refund to parents of about $30.00. Motion made by Peter to pay the bill of $800. Second by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.
Recreation Commission
Kelley asked the Board if they could come up with names for the Recreation Commission.
ZBA
Kelley informed the Board that there is not a Secretary for the ZBA. She asked if she could advertise for this position. Board suggested calling local colleges and Pembroke Academy first.
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Kelley asked the Board if they had any questions about Laura Bonk's email regarding the Converse Conservation easement. Peter asked if the information was correct. Kelley believes it is fairly accurate. Kelley will send a copy to Town Attorney for the file. The Town Atty. was present & consulted with ZBA when this decision was made. Kelley will see that both the ZBA & PB get a copy of Ms. Bonks email.
CNHRPC
Kelley informed the Board that she received an email from Sharon Wason the new Director at CNHRPC. CNHRPC is getting ready to submit a grant proposal to NHDOT to do a Rte.3 "pre-corridor study" for the Towns of Pembroke, Allenstown, and Hooksett. Sharon is looking for a letter of support from Allenstown. Kelley drafted a letter and the Board signed the letter.
Rental Request
A Town Building Rental Application was received from the Lighted Heart Club & Friends. They are a non-profit organization made up of blind or visually challenged individuals and their volunteer drivers. The Club would like to rent the Fire Department room for monthly meetings and lunch. The Board denied the request for lack of liability insurance. If the club does have insurance the Board would be happy to reconsider the request.
Yard Work
Yard work is scheduled for the Town Hall and Police Department. Captain Mulholland will get some of the prisoners to rake and clean up the yards and spread bark mulch. Police yard will be done on April 18th and the Town yard will be done April 19th.
Appointment
Motion made by Peter to appoint Bob Bergeron to the Planning Board. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.
Call Fire Fighter
Kelley informed the Board that Ron Chevrette call firefighter got hurt during training a couple of weeks ago. Ron has missed five hours of his regular full time job and has made a request to the Board to reimburse him for those five hours. Motion made by Peter not to pay Mr. Chevrette for his loss of five hours do to his accident during fire department training. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0
Certificate of Appointment
The Board signed the appointment form for David Evans for the position of Call Firefighter.
Building Inspector position
Sandy informed the Board that she received a phone call from Ken Field a past Building Inspector for the Town of Allenstown. Sandy told him to send in his resume for the Board's review.
Twin Oaks Campground
A Certified letter went to Mr. & Mrs. Bosionneault directing them to contact the Town. The campground is violation of the Town of Allenstown's Zoning Ordinance Section 1119 Section c-d, regarding junk yards.
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Sweeping Bids
Mountain Crushing and Recycling, Inc $2,300.00
Avery's Sweeping $3,200.00
Kelley would also like the Town Hall parking lot to be done, the price would go up $50.00 - $65.00
Motion made by Carol to award the sweeping bid to Mtn. Crushing for $2,300. Seconded by Peter. Motion passed 3-0.
Comcast
Peter would like Kelley to check with LGC to see if they are supporting opposition to any bill that tries to eliminate local franchising and the important functions that Local Franchising Authorities bring to the community. We support local control of franchising.
PAL Builders
Sandy stated that we have a copy of the deed, and asked if that was going forward. Kelley stated that two warranty deeds and two plans have been filed at the registry. Planning Board made a motion to do it at their expense. Mr. Meuse would like to know what that expense is. Chmn. Rodger has not gotten the information together after numerous requests from Mr. Meuse.
E-mails
Sandy reviewed and discussed the emails that were done between the Board and Kelley. Emails are attached to the minutes.
Gold Selectman's badge
Sandy stated that at the last Historical Society meeting it was mentioned that a gold Selectman's badge was in David's desk and would like to know if it was still there. If it is Sandy would like to donate it to the Historical Society. Kelley provided the badge to Sandy. Motion made by Sandy to donate the gold Selectman's badge to the AHS. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.
Ferry Street
Sandy received a verbal complaint from a resident regarding trucks going to the sewer plant going very fast down Ferry Street. Resident is concerned about the children. Board suggested that the resident call the Police Dept.
Selectman's Handbook
Sandy asked Kelley if she could order two Selectman's handbooks. Kelley will call the Local Government Center. She believes Carol & Sandy will get those books as part of the class they signed up for.
175th Committee
Stated that they talked about the oldest person in town. They would like this person to be in the parade on July 29th. Also be presented with the Boston cane. Peter suggested the committee handle this.
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Weekly Report
Sandy stated that Cpt. Mulholland has been giving weekly reports about the status of the Police department. Sandy asked, if that's something the Board could ask from the Highway and Fire Depts.
Checkbook Balance
Sandy asked Kelley the status of bank accounts for November, December, January, February, and March. Kelley stated that the books have been reconciled but she isn't tied out to Treasurer. This was the case when David was here too. Peter asked if she is concerned about this, Kelley noted the accounts are reconciled by the Treasurer every month and she is reviewing those reports.
Line Item changes
Based on Kelley's recommendations to the BOS Peter made a motion to move $8,550 from TAN line to Zoning Board and $2499 from TAN to Economic Development and $3000 from TAN to Municipal Hydrants in the Highway Budget. This will just about zero out TAN line ($51) and to move the $424. Kelley overbudgeted in Executive Budget to the Municipal Hydrant line. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.
Amendments to the March 27th Minutes
Motion made by Peter to appoint Tom Gillian as an Alternate Member on the Planning Board. Sandy seconded motion for discussion. There was no discussion. Vote: Sandy - no, Peter - yes, Carol - no.
Peter stated that he would like the appointments to reflect that the Board voted unanimously to the various positions. On the minutes of 3/27/06.
Bills and Checks
The Board reviewed, discussed and signed checks.
Minutes
Motion made by Carol to accept the March 27th minutes with correction. Seconded by Peter. Motion passed 3-0.
Meeting Time
The Board agreed to change the BOS meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cpt. Mulholland
Cpt. Mulholland met with the Board to discuss the OHRV grant. The grant takes affect July 1st 2006 - June 30th 2007. Cpt. would put in for $24000.00 that pays $42.00 an hour for OHRV patrol. The Officer would get paid $30.00 an hour and the Town would get $12.00 to pay for the cost of benefits. Motion made by Peter to apply for the grant. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.
Discussion also took place regarding with the Highway Safety grant. We cannot file for this officially until we have named a permanent Police Chief.
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Non Public Session:
Peter made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 - A 3, II (c) @ 8:20 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 at 8:58
Seconded by Carol. Vote: Sandy-yes, Peter-yes, Carol yes.
Resignation Letter
Sandy read a letter from Stacy McGongile resigning as a Police Officer for the Town of Allenstown.
Motion made by Peter to accept resignation. Seconded by Carol. Motion passed 3-0.
Motion to adjourn by Peter, seconded by Carol at 9:01p.m. Motion passed.
SANDRA A. McKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON
PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN
CAROL MERRILL, SELECTPERSON