TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN'S OFFICE

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

Selectmen's Public Meeting 6/23/2003

Chairperson Sandra A. McKenney, opened the meeting at 7:05 PM. Present at the meeting were Sandra A. McKenney, Arthur G. Houle, Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Selectmen; David M. Jodoin, Administrative Assistant. Also present was Gerry Reese from Comcast, Kate Benway from the Hooksett Banner and Don Peloquin, Town resident.

The Selectmen met with Gerry Reese from Comcast to discuss the future needs of the Town of Allenstown as the franchise expires in July of 2005 and a proposal should be in place before expiration. The current license gives a maximum return of $600 a year and the funds go to the Fire Department. At 1,512 customers in Town , we should be getting more. Mr. Reese will be looking into it for us.

There are 3 different rates for internet service to Fire, Police, Town, and Highway departments. The schools and the Library get it free. A representative from Comcast will contact the Town.

There will be another meeting set up to discuss what is available to the Town of Allenstown. David Jodoin will find out if the Library has submitted their application for the free service.

Don Peloquin reported that the Hooksett tower is available for the Highway Communication system. There are available sites in Town if Hooksett does not work out. The best site is the water tower at Holiday Acres, or Bear Brook Villa or the Quarry. The tower at Holiday Acres is 60 feet higher.

Chairperson McKenney reminded the Selectmen that Parks and Rec. Commissioners will be coming in at 9 PM to discuss the use of the Center for the summer. There is a gas problem and the property should be posted until the problem is rectified. Also, the Town Attorney is making minor policy corrections which when completed as a contract, should be approved by the Selectmen and not the Recreation Commissioners.

A letter has been sent to the Department of Transportation regarding the bike path reiterating that the Town of Allenstown cannot afford it.

The Planning Board has a concern regarding the Martin property on New Rye Road. When the land was subdivided for the L'Heureux subdivision, they ended with 9.77 acres instead of 14.5 acres. Selectman Houle will bring it up to the Planning Board. They will then look at the subdivision that was filed.

Arthur Houle made a motion to go into Non-Public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (b) to discuss new hires for the Fire Department. Motion seconded by Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr. Roll call vote: Arthur Houle, yes; Benjamin Fontaine, yes; and Sandra McKenney, yes. The non-public session began at 8:03 PM.

The public meeting resumed at 8:23 PM.

Arthur Houle made a motion, seconded by Benjamin Fontaine, to go into non-public meeting per 91-A:3 II (b) regarding a discussion of new hires with the Fire Chief. Roll call vote: Arthur Houle, yes; Benjamin Fontaine, yes; and Sandra McKenney, yes. The public meeting resumed at 9:07 PM.

The Selectmen approved Everett Chaput III as the Town's Fire Warden.

The Fire Chief discussed the fire alarm issue regarding dispatch fees. The Chief received a letter from Concord fire Chief Pope. No questions were answered. These fees will take effect on July 1^st. A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Benjamin Fontaine, to let the Fire Department look into private monitoring.

The Fire Chief discussed purchase orders with the Selectmen.

The Selectmen met with James Rodger, and Patricia Gardner of the Parks and Rec. Commission and Brenda LaFratta from Tender Years Child Care Center.

Mrs. LaFratta would like to use the facility on Whitten Street for a summer program. The Selectmen decided that no one can use the building until the gas problem is solved. The whole park will be closed until problems are corrected and approved by the State.

A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Benjamin Fontaine to appoint Diane Demers as Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Tax Collector. The appointments expire in April of 2004. Motion passed.

David discussed a problem on Riverside Drive. Complaints have been received on a property on River Road. The building is empty and there is concern for rodents in the building. The Selectmen will look into the matter.

David Jodoin discussed the railroad property next to the Gamache residence on School Street and also informed the Board that the Junk issue on Main Street needed to be finalized because of complaints.

Chairperson McKenney discussed the alternative elderly program. She met with the representative from the State. Elderly people from the area have qualified for the part-time work. This will last 13 weeks. They can be placed on Boards such as Planning and Zoning, to do secretarial work.

Attorney Bedard has finalized the rough draft of the Solid Waste Ordinance. The Board will review.

Selectman Houle discussed a book, Knowing the Territory, which he feels the Selectmen should encourage a Seminar where all Boards should meet together to learn the do's and don’t's of the Town. This can be held in the Fall.

A check was received from FEMA for $16,618 to hook up the generator at Town Hall.

A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on 6/9/03. Motion passed. A motion was made by Benjamin Fontaine, seconded by Arthur Houle, to amend the minutes of 6/9/03 to read: Paragraph 5: the Fire Chief will write a letterinstead of the Selectmen requested. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Benjamin Fontaine, to accept the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting of 6/2/03. Motion carried. Arthur Houle made the following comment regarding the last paragraph:

I would like to bring to the attention of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Allenstown that I am aggrieved by the false accusations made by Mr. Fontaine on June 2, 2003. I am referring to the last paragraph of the draft minutes that as stated by Mr. Fontaine that the Planning Board meeting of May 21, 2003 was an illegal meeting. According to RSA 91-A;2, the meeting had a quorum of members and 91-A;4, proper minutes were prepared of the meeting within the 144 hours of the meeting and approved on 6/2/2003. If in fact, it was a violation of RSA 91A, proper course of action is Superior Court, not the AG's office as stated by Mr. Fontaine.

Mr. Fontaine replied that the rest of the meeting should have been recorded. If the tape runs out, another tape should be put in. Minutes are only a summary of what was said.

There is a meeting in Plymouth regarding ATVs on July 25^th. A pamphlet will be sent.

The meeting adjourned at 10:27 PM

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, CHAIRPERSON

BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., SELECTMAN

ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN