TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN’S OFFICE

16 CROSS STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

 

SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 5/20/2002

Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., reconvened the Selectmen’s meeting at 7:58 PM.

Present were Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Arthur G. Houle, Sandra A. McKenney, Selectmen; and David M. Jodoin, Administrative Assistant.

Selectmen Houle discussed a follow-up with Joan Bailey, regarding elderly housing on land that she owns. A grant may be available to pursue this project.

Arthur will contact Ralph Littlefield from Community Action program.

Selectmen Houle also discussed the web page. David will be in control of the web page and what documents will be scanned in and Don Coulsey will be consulted if there is a problem.

Selectperson McKenney discussed the ARA Bewitched Forest program. Jennifer Morin would like to be the chairperson.

Sandy will attend the School Board meeting Tuesday, 5/21/02 to hear comments on the Summer program.

David informed the Board that Brenda LaFratta spoke to Jim Rodger and she would like to rent the Recreation Center to run a Summer program.

Selectman Fontaine stated that he is on the Renaissance committee as well as Ann Viar.

Selectperson McKenney will attend the Hooksett Town meeting to find out about Mountain Ambulance service.

David Jodoin discussed several issues: A purchase order from Don Peloquin for $222.40 which will be paid out of the Payroll account; Public service will remove and relocate polls on Granite Street at no charge; Town Hall will be closed Monday, 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day; the tax bills will be mailed 5/31 and due 7/1/2002; the windows at Town Hall in the meeting room need to be replaced; David is getting quotes for the job; Leigh McDonnell was contacted to do some electrical work at Town Hall ; David is getting quotes to do the floor.

Also discussed was a letter sent by the Code Enforcement Officer to Joseph Albair, AKA Mr. A’s Auto, regarding violations on Pinewood Road.

David also discussed Tax deeding, tax liens, and Barrington letters and the process that was used.

The Assessors will be checking the Central part of the Town to update properties, by remeasuring and relisting.

The Dare graduation is Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 PM. The Selectmen will attend.

The Selectmen will meet at 6:30 PM to visit Mrs. Lena Demers of Suncook Pond to present her with the Boston Cane as the oldest member of the Town.

They will meet with the ATV club at 7:00 PM at Town Hall.

The Selectmen will meet with Joseph Duguay on June 17 to discuss a land issue.

There will be a public hearing regarding changing house numbers on River Road at the request of both the Police and Fire Chiefs.

The Selectmen’s summer schedule for meetings will be: July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26 and will return to their regularly scheduled meetings on September 9th.

A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Benjamin Fontaine, to amend the minutes of 5/13/2002 for a correction to be made. Selectman Houle made the statement that this would be the last money that would be put into the Fire Department pick-up truck used by the Chief. A roll call vote was taken: Arthur Houle, yes; Benjamin Fontaine, yes; Sandra McKenney, no. Motion passed 2-1.

Selectman Houle stated that the Animal control officer, Scott Eaton, was using a cruiser when he does his ACO work. Chief McGonigle stated he would not be using a cruiser and would be paid mileage. Chairman Fontaine will check with the Chief.

On motion of Arthur G. Houle, seconded by Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr. to accept the minutes of 5/13/2002 as amended, motion passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 9:29 PM.

APPROVED:

BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR. CHAIRMAN

ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON