TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN'S OFFICE

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

 

SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 12/16/2002

Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting of 12/16/02 at 7:00 PM. Present at the meeting were the three Selectmen, Ben Fontaine, Arthur Houle, and Sandra McKenney; and David Jodoin, Administrative Assistant.

Chairman Fontaine opened the bids for the printing of the Town report.

1. Riendeau Printing                             $2,600.00

2.Town & Country Reprographics, Inc.      3,760.00

2. Grand Graphics                                    3,255.00
3. Bound to Finish                                    3,352.00

On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, the bid of $2,600 from Riendeau Printing was accepted for the printing of the Town report. Motion passed unanimously.

The Selectmen met with Rob Martin from the Fire Department to discuss grants; one for $58,040.00 to purchase radios and a thermal imaging camera. The grant totals $52,000. The remainder of the bill will come out of the radio line in the budget and in Capital Reserve expendable fund. The other grant, domestic awareness for $9,700.29 will buy masks and suits for the Fire Department and additional Hazmat supplies for the Police.

The Selectmen discussed the Town cemetery regarding the lot line, excavation, and removal of trees.

The Selectmen also mentioned that the Planning Board will meet Friday, the 20^th of December at 7:00 PM regarding the Zoning ordinances.

The Selectmen will discuss the salary survey with the Municipal Association at the beginning of next year.

The Selectmen were informed that the person interested in purchasing the White Rabbit has changed his mind, so the Selectmen will notify the Town Attorney to send the owner a letter to tear down the building.

New Police officers will be introduced to the Board at their next meeting and also police officers with new titles.

Sandra McKenney made a motion, seconded by Arthur Houle to accept the minutes of 12/9/2002. Motion passed unanimously.

Sandra McKenney made an amendment, seconded by Arthur Houle to change the minutes of 12/9/2002 to read that the School public hearing will be on 1/18/2003 at 10:00 AM and the Town public hearing will be on 1/16/2003 at 7:00 PM. Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Fontaine attended a meeting with other officials from other Towns regarding the donors and receivers from the education funding issue. The purpose of the meeting was to see what they felt they could agree on.

Selectman Houle reported that the Zoning Board approved the Albair special exception at their last meeting.

The Selectmen re-enforced the 2-person office rule: During office hours, when the building is open to the public, there shall be two employees in attendance at all times. When the office is locked, there is no requirement for two people to be working.

Selectperson McKenney reported that the picture hanging in the vestibule at Town Hall belongs to DAR and should be noted as a loan from them.

A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A for personnel reasons. Vote taken: Benjamin Fontaine, yes; Arthur Houle, yes; Sandra McKenney, yes.

On motion of Arthur Houle, seconded by Sandra McKenney, the public meeting was re-opened at 8:39 PM. Sandra McKenney, yes; Arthur Houle, yes; Benjamin Fontaine, yes.

The public meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON