TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275

Selectmen’s Meeting May 17, 2004

Minutes transcribed by: David Jodoin, Allenstown Administrative Assistant

Joint Meeting with Pembroke Selectmen.

Present: Arthur G. Houle Allenstown, Sandra McKenney Allenstown Selectperson, Peter Viar Allenstown Selectmen, and Pembroke Chairman Brian Tufts, as well as Pembroke Selectmen Larry Young Sr., William Boudreau, Daniel Crean, and Larry Preston.

Pembroke Chairman Brian Tufts opened the meeting at 6:34 and discussed that the joint boards were here to discuss the issues concerning the Sewer Commissions and Tri Town Ambulance.

Discussion ensued about the ability of the two Sewer Boards to come together with a plan with regards to plant expansion. Chairman Houle stated that Allenstown was waiting for information from the Pembroke Commission with regards to their flow rates. It was determined that a Joint Study Committee would be set up with both Towns to review the current structure as well as other forms to determine the best avenue for both communities to take. It was voted unanimously by both communities to proceed with the study. The Committee will consist of a Selectmen, a citizen, and a Sewer Commissioner. The first meeting will be scheduled for June 3rd at the Allenstown Town Hall.

The next item for discussion was Tri Town Ambulance. The Boards discussed not having a seat on the Executive Board under Tri-Towns new restructuring. Allenstown Chairman Houle felt that the Board should have a seat on the Executive Board because the communities helped to fund the service. It was decided that a letter would be written to Tri-Town from both communities requesting quarterly reports so that the Town’s could continue to show their support.

It was decided that the Boards would try and set up a similar meeting in six (6) months to review progress.

The Allenstown Board re-convened their meeting at the Allenstown Town Hall at 7:40 PM.

A motion was made under RSA 91-A: 3 II© by Sandy and seconded by Peter to enter non-public session. Roll call vote Sandy (Yes), Peter (Yes), Arthur (yes).

The Board re-opened their Public Meeting at 8:32. Selectperson McKenney stated that she had spoken with the reporter who did the story on Holiday Acres water problem and requested that he put a correction in the papers saying that water could be obtained at the Park Office, not at the Library.

Sandy also discussed that she had visited the Cemetery, which is located on both the Talbot’s and Beaucher’s property. Sandy stated that she viewed the cemetery and there was a large wall of stones that Mrs. Talbot did not want anyone crossing over. Sandy also discussed this issue with Laura Bonk of the Allenstown Historical Society. It was also discussed that the Society wanted to remove trees from the Cemetery. The Selectmen were not in favor of the trees being removed because of potential danger to the site. A letter will be written.

A motion was made By Sandy to accept the minutes of May 10, 2004, seconded by Peter. Motion passed.

Motion by Sandy to adjourn at 8:50 PM, second by Peter. Motion passed.

Arthur G. Houle, Chairman

Sandra A. McKenney

Peter A. Viar