TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN'S OFFICE

16 School Street

ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275






SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 05/01/06


Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson for the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 6:03 p.m. Present at the meeting: Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson: Peter A Viar, Selectman: Carol Merrill, Selectperson: Kelley Collins, Administrative Assistant, Larry Anderson.




Old Meeting House


The Board reviewed the contract agreement from Blazon Construction to do the work at the Old Meeting House which states that Blazon will repair the left hand corner of the building, including repairs to sills, bad sheeting boards and install ice and water shield under intended siding and corner boards. Install angle iron plates with bolts to existing center carrier and two new outside pressure treated sill. Install a corner angle plate with bolts at rear hand corner. Total labor & material $1250.00. The Board signed the contract.


ZBA


The Board reviewed and discussed the appointment form for Rose Marie Balboni as a member to the Zoning Board.

ZBA Minutes


Kelley informed the Board that Katie Walker would be doing the ZBA meeting minutes.


Franchise


The town received an Action Alert re: an imminent vote by the legislature to federalize cable franchise fees. This could mean a loss of almost $20,000 year in fees to the town. Peter would like A.A. to send an email to Congressmen asking that they vote no on this.


New England Patriots Alumni


Libby, the representative for NE Patriots Alumni emailed Kelley and they would like to change their New England Patriots softball game to a flag football game. They would like to start selling tickets this week. The Board agreed with the change.


PO'S


Fire Chief Chaput brought in two purchase orders to be signed.


Insurance Certificate


James Rodger produced the insurance certificate for the Lions Club. However, Jim must change the date of the event. (Motorcycle Poker Run)




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Recreation Department


Kelley will get in touch with Patty Gardner to see if she knows of anyone who would like to be a rec. commissioner.


Primex


Kelley asked the Board if she would be able to attend the Primex annual conference in Meredith. The dates are May 10th and May 11th. She will spend (1) night at a cost of approx. $165.00. The Board approves.


Minutes


Corrections were made on meeting minutes 3-13-06 and 4-17-06.


Code of Honor


Sandy stated that the code of honor for Matthew Eaton went very well yesterday. There were around sixty to seventy people in attendance.


Joint Meeting


Sandy asked if there was any contact with Troy Brown, Pembroke Town Administrator about the joint selectmen meeting. A tentative date has been set for May 22.


911


Sandy asked Kelley if there was any paper work or what the changes are. Kelley stated that she does not have the actual list of changes.


RTE.3


Captain Shaun Mulholland stated that the Town Counsel in Hooksett will be drafting a letter to the Department of Transportation to remove the passing zone on rte3 in Allenstown and the Hooksett line. Cpt stated that there have been numerous bad accidents and two fatals. Cpt would also like to participate with a letter supporting Town Counsel in Hooksett. The Board is in favor of having the Cpt. draft a letter and the Board will sign it and send it to the DOT.


Volunteer's Ball field


Capt. asked who would be representing the Board for the Grand Opening of the ball field the weekend of May 13th. Carol will attend.


Non-Public Session:


Carol made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 - A 3, II (b) @ 7:10 p.m. Seconded by Peter. Roll call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0. Peter made a motion to leave Non-Public Session at 7:37 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Sandy – yes; Peter – yes; Carol – yes.







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Non-Public Sessions:


Peter motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91A: 3,II (a) @ 7:40 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 @ 7:49 p.m. Seconded by Carol. Roll Call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0.


Peter motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91A: 3,II (b) @ 7:49 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 @ 7:53 p.m. Seconded by Carol. Roll Call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0.


Peter motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91A: 3,II (c) Board considered @ 7:56 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 @ 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Carol. Roll Call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0.


Peter motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91A: 3,II (a) @ 8:00 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 @ 8:27 p.m. Seconded by Carol. Roll Call, Peter yes, Carol yes, Sandy yes. Motion passed 3-0.


Appointment


Motion made by Peter to appoint Rose Marie Balboni as a member of the Zoning Board. Expiration April 1, 2008. Seconded by Carol. Vote: Peter no, Carol no, and Sandy no. 0-3. Motion denied.






Motion to adjourn by Peter, Seconded by Carol at 8:27 p.m. Motion passed.






SANDRA A. McKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON





PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN




CAROL MERRILL, SELECTPERSON