TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
16 SCHOOL STREET
ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275
SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES 6/21/2004
The meeting was opened by the Chairman, Arthur G. Houle at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 21, 2004. Present beside the Chairman was Selectperson Sandra A. McKenney;Peter A. Viar, and Administrative Assistant, David M. Jodoin.
The Selectmen discussed General Business, including the upcoming Comcast contract, the Recreation Center ad in the Monitor regarding scrapbooking, and individuals interested in becoming members of various boards.
The Selectmen met with Everett Chaput III, the Fire Chief, to discuss some items, one of which is a personnel issue. A motion was made by Sandra McKenney, seconded by Peter Viar, to go into Non-Public under RSA 91:A III © regarding a personnel issue. Roll Call vote: Arthur Houle, yes; Sandra McKenney, yes; Peter Viar, yes. Motion passed.
The Selectmen went into Non-Public at 7:10 PM. The Public meeting resumed at 7:25 PM.
The Selectmen and the Fire Chief discussed several purchase orders. One was for $500 to replace a cracked windshield on one of the fire trucks. Another purchase order was for SCBA bottles of air tanks that are used when the firemen go out to a fire.
The Fire Chief asked the Selectmen where do we stand with the Fire Ordinance. The Ordinance has been given to Attorney Rogers for upgrading. Once it is upgraded, it will be given to the Fire Department so that they may go over it.
A Public hearing will be held to adopt the Ordinance.
The Selectmen discussed the mill situation with the Fire Chief. Selectmen Viar stated that when the Selectmen met with Jeff Scott from Kennebunk Weavers, Mr. Scott said that they were completely without water. Mr. Viar agrees with the Chief that there should be payment for the 8 days of service the Fire Department provided based on their regular rate of pay.
The Selectmen informed the Chief that the budgets for next year must be ready by September 1st so they can be reviewed by the Selectmen and the Budget Committee. Selectman Viar stated to be practical and to pick your battles when addressing items.
Chairperson Houle discussed a handwritten proposal submitted as a bid for computer work for the Fire Department. It is suggested that 3 bids from different companies be submitted.
Corrections were made to the minutes of 6/7/2004. 1st page, 2nd paragraph, the name is Valerie and not Beverly Merrill; on page 2, the coverage was for 8 days, not 2; and the 7th paragraph, page 2, the certificate of Insurance is for both ARA and AHS. A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion passed.
Sandra McKenney stated that the Joint Loss Management meeting of June 18th, was not well attended and she was a little disappointed so she sent a letter to all members of the committee urging them to attend the next meeting scheduled for Friday, August 13th at 1 PM at the Town Hall.
Sandra McKenney will attend the Steering Committee meeting for the Meeting House Tuesday, June 22, at 7 PM.
The Selectmen discussed a Zoning meeting to be held the 2nd week in July regarding Zoning changes; also discussed was a Cease and Desist violation. Selectman Viar discussed the lack of attendance by the Allenstown Sewer commissioners at the Joint meetings with Pembroke. A discussion took place concerning the article in the paper which discussed the number of hook-ups allowed.
The Selectmen discussed 2 abatements and will review with the Assessor at their next meeting, July 12th.
A motion was made by Peter Viar, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 PM. Motion passed.
ARTHUR G. HOULE, CHAIRMAN
SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON
PETER A. VIAR, SELECTMAN