TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN'S OFFICE

16 School Street

ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275

SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 05/08/06

Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson for the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Present at the meeting: Sandra A. McKenney, Chairperson: Peter A Viar, Selectman: Carol Merrill, Selectperson: Kelley Collins, Administrative Assistant, Larry Anderson, Captain Shaun Mulholland

Non-Public Session:

Carol made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 - A 3, II (b) @ 6:02 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 6:27 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Sandy – yes; Peter – yes; Carol – yes.

Captain Mulholland

Captain Mulholland is requesting authorization to start the hiring process for a new patrol officer. If he starts now he will be able to reserve a slot in the Fall 2006 Police Academy. Board unanimously agreed.

911 Mapping

Kelley and the Cpt. discussed with the Board the seriousness of getting this project done. Some noted that this will be a hardship to many residents.

School Crossing

The Board discussed a draft letter in regards to the school crossing guards, from Cpt. Mulholland. The Board has authorized Cpt. Mulholland to pursue a plan to transition crossing guard duties from P.D. to schools.

Volunteer's Park

Kelley stated that she went to check out Volunteers Park to see what else needed to be done before the grand opening. Kelley informed the Board that Jim Rodger moved dirt, in the process of moving the dirt, he did some damage to the drainage swill. Kelley stated that the Cpt. informed her that Allenstown Aggregated donated additional material. Jim Boviert will pick up the material and deliver it to the park.

Rec. Commissioner

Sandy stated that Theresa Tardiff would like information about becoming a Rec. Commissioner. Cpt. Mulholland will be in contact with Theresa to explain how the commission works.

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Signs

Kelley has concerns with the signs at the field. Kelley stated that there must be at least ten signs on the fence. The signs are very attractive, but the Board agreed last year when they approved the use of signs on the fence @ the park, that signs be reviewed & approved by either the Rec. Commission of the Board of Selectmen. The Board stated the signs should come down do to the fact of not following the procedures. Kelley will contact Jim and Patty to see if they were consulted as Rec. Comm. Prior to the signs being put up. If not, Kelley will draft a letter just reminding Suncook Little League of the process.

BI/CE/HO/LUA Position

The Board reviewed and discussed the job duties for the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement / Health officer & Land Use Assistant position.

Facilities Study Committee

Kelley would like to set a date for the first meeting for 2006. Kelley will pick a night and inform everyone on the committee of the meeting. The Board also discussed other options for the transfer station. Peter believes there are some things we should decide before calling the first meeting. Kelley will postpone calling a meeting for now.

Joint Meeting

Kelley stated that she has spoken with Troy Brown TA from Pembroke and a date for a joint meeting between Allenstown and Pembroke Boards has been set for May 22, at 6:30p.m. We will still begin our meeting @ 6:00p.m.The Board and Kelley discussed items on the agenda that they would like to discuss with Pembroke.

Meeting Minutes

Carol made a motion to accept the BOS meeting minutes of April 24, 2006. Seconded by Peter. Motion passed.

Fire Department Job Description

Kelley asked the Board if they would adopt the assisting training officer job description. Sandy would like to see the job description of the training officer to see the difference between the two of them.

Raffle

Kelley discussed permission to allow Welfare Dept. to raffle Red Sox tickets with 100% of proceeds going to Thanksgiving/Christmas program. Kelley stated that Town Counsel said it could be done. Sandy stated that she has called LGC to see if it could be done. Sandy stated that the LGC said no, and provided LGC's decision in writing. Kelley will run this by Town Counsel and report back to the Board.

Bridge

Peter discussed the letter from Robert Barry in regards to the posting of the signs on Town Bridges. He would like Kelley to get a clarification because the report is clear as mud.

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Bldg. Position

Kelley asked the Board if they were interested in meeting the candidate for the Building Position. The Board will meet with him on May 15, at 7:30.

Motion to adjourn by Sandy, Seconded by Carol at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed.

SANDRA A. McKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON

PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN

CAROL MERRILL, SELECTPERSON