TOWN
OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN’S
OFFICE
16
SCHOOL STREET
ALLENSTOWN,
NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275
SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 2/25/2002
Arthur G. Houle, Chairman of the Board of
Selectmen, opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Present were Arthur G. Houle, Benjamin E.
Fontaine, Jr., Sandra A. McKenney, Selectmen; David A. Jodoin, Administrative
Assistant. Also present was James Rodger.
OLD BUSINESS
The Selectmen met with Police Chief Jim
McGonigle to discuss purchase orders that were not signed by the Selectmen. It
was noted that when there is an expenditure over $200, it must have a purchase
order with the Selectmen’s approval before money can be expended.
One purchase order was for the removal of
equipment from the old vehicle to the new vehicle. The other purchase order was
for a remote starter for the new vehicle.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., the Selectmen went into non-public session with
Chief McGonigle regarding a personnel issue. Vote was unanimous.
The public meeting resumed at 7:25 PM.
The Selectmen met with Fire Chief Al Dionne
for appointments of new employees.
Keith Lambert will become a full-time
employee replacing Dan Silva, effective immediately.
John Sartorelli and James Casteel III will
become part-time firefighters.
On motion of Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr.,
seconded by Sandra A. McKenney, Dan Silva’s letter of resignation was accepted
with deep regret. Vote was unanimous.
Chief Dionne gave a list of appointments
and re-appointments for the Division of Forest and Lands: Re-appointments:
Chief Dionne, Paul St. Germain, Richard Courtemanche, Scott Eaton, Robert
Martin, Donald Peloquin, James Perier,
Stanley Bodner. New appointments: Simon
Fraser, Leon Henderson, Mark Jacobs, Keith Lambert, Aaron Lambert. Previous
appointments deleted: Daniel Silva, Richard Morin, and Ernest Petrin.
Chief Dionne reported the tanker and the
pick-up truck have been painted. The Chief will use the pick-up truck as his
vehicle for municipal use.
Al Remillard from the Parks & Rec.
Department came in to discuss the budget and what happens if the default budget
passes. Mr. Remillard also discussed that the roof needs to be done and the
money is available and the Selectmen have approved the expenditure of
$2,400.00. One bid came in but the individual has not returned phone calls. It
was decided that Mr. Remillard’s company will do it. Also discussed was the
amount of $20,500 set up for a summer program. If article does not pass, the
program can still run by using this money for a Summer program.
Sandra A. McKenney and Benjamin E.
Fontaine, Jr., both agreed that the ARA voted to donate $1,000 toward the
purchase of computers for the Rec. Center.
The Rec. Center will look at what is
needed.
NEW BUSINESS
David Jodoin presented two proposals for
the Selectmen: a purchasing policy and a payroll policy. The Selectmen will
take home and discuss at their next meeting scheduled for March 4th.
David informed the Selectmen of different
dates for meetings.
March 11 Selectmen’s regular meeting.
March 12 Election Day. Selectmen must
attend.
March 18 Selectmen’s Meeting to discuss
results from voting.
March 21 Bridge replacement project
meeting-7:00PM-Pembroke Academy
The White Rabbit Inn’s roof has caved in.
It has to be cleaned up for public safety. David will contact Attorney Biron
Bedard regarding this matter.
Other matters discussed were a survey bill
for $3,200 from Holden Engineering for the Cemetery on Gilbert Road; new
applications for employment, Josephine
Street, abatement request from David
Beaucher. The abatement request will be tabled until more information is
received by the Assessor.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., the minutes of February 11, 2002 were approved as
read. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Benjamin E. Fontaine,
Jr., seconded by Sandra A. McKenney to take $1,985.43 for the air tank for the
Fire station from the Public Safety Building Capital Reserve Fund. Motion
passed unanimously.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., the meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM. Motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVED:
ARTHUR G. HOULE, CHAIRMAN
BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., SELECTMAN
SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTMAN