TOWN
OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN’S
OFFICE
16
SCHOOL STREET
ALLENSTOWN,
NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275
SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 4/15/2002
Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Present were Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr.,
Arthur G. Houle, Sandra A. McKenney, Selectmen; David M. Jodoin, Administrative
Assistant.
Also present was James Rodger.
The Selectmen met with Police Chief
McGonigle who introduced a new Police Officer, Monte Cossette.
The Selectmen signed checks and answered
correspondence.
The Selectmen met with Ken Field, regarding
the Building Inspector position.
Mr. Field discussed his interest in the
position and his knowledge of codes. He will catch up on the latest Boca codes,
electrical, zoning, etc.
After a short discussion, the Selectmen
agreed to offer the position to Ken Field. On motion of Arthur G. Houle,
seconded by Sandra A. McKenney, to appoint Ken Field as Building Inspector for
the balance of the term, until 4/1/03, the motion passed unanimously.
Ken Field took the oath to perform the
duties of the Building Inspector to the best of his ability.
Certificates of appointment were signed for
Jim Rodger for 3 years, Parks and Recreation Commissioner; Donna Meadows,, 1 year
term, Welfare Director; Karen Gendreau, Parks and Rec. Commissioner, 1 year
term; a letter of resignation for Jim Rodger was accepted for the 1 year term
on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur G. Houle, to transfer $196.80 from the Public Building Fund to the
Town Account, motion passed unanimously.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur G. Houle, to transfer the balance of the Allenstown Sewer System
Construction and Improvement Account to the Town Account, the motion passed
unanimously.
On motion of Arthur G. Houle, seconded by
Sandra A. McKenney, the bids for the Town paving projects were awarded to Brox
Industries, Inc., the motion passed unanimously. The Ferry Street project is
$11,155.00, New Rye Road, $45,200, and Granite Street, $67,921.00
The Selectmen discussed the demolition of
the old Fire station. The project is incomplete at this time. The slab will stay
and the hole will be filled and sloped to the drain at the Rec. Center. The
slab will have some holes drilled in to allow moisture to escape.
Jim Rodger discussed the Sewer project. The
Bond Bank are not lending due to the fact that we did not get 66 2/3% approval
at Town meeting, therefore, the rates will be going up to $3.64 for the year.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur G. Houle, to transfer $10,500 from the Public Building Fund to the
Town Account, the motion passed unanimously.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur G. Houle, to accept the Selectmen’s public minutes of 4/8/2002, the
motion passed unanimously.
David Jodoin and Arthur Houle will attend
the groundbreaking ceremony for the ball fields on May 18 at 10:00 AM.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
APPROVED:
BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR. CHAIRMAN
ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN
SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON