TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN’S OFFICE

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

 

SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 7/15/2002

The meeting opened at 7:00 PM. Present were Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Arthur G. Houle, Sandra A. McKenney, Selectmen; and David M. Jodoin, Administrative Assistant.

The Selectmen interviewed Mark O’Clair, who is interested in being a member of the Zoning Board. After some discussion, a motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept Mr. O’Clair as a new member of the Zoning board, replacing Michael Touchette. His appointment is effective through 4/1/2004. Motion passed unanimously.

The Selectmen met with Fire Chief Al Dionne, to discuss purchase orders, a resignation letter from Scott Eaton, a termination letter for Don Peloquin, and discussion for a committee for the Fire Department’s future new apparatus.

On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, the minutes of the July 1st meeting were approved unanimously.

Sandra McKenney made a motion to amend the minutes of July 1st to include 30 days for residents on River Road to put their house # on their home. Seconded by Arthur Houle, motion passed unanimously.

A discussion followed with the Selectmen and Jim Rodger regarding custodial duties, the Planning Board, and the Recreation center. Jim is unavailable to clean the offices because they are locked and he is requesting a key. The Planning Board needs a recording Secretary who will take minutes and send out correspondence and organize information for meetings Mr. Fontaine is suggesting a part-time secretary to do zoning and planning minutes as well as handle the meeting notices and agendas. The salary would come out of the Administrative fees collected for permits. David Jodoin will call Attorney Bedard to find out if a volunteer is allowed a salary and if not, what process can be used to get the work done.

Jim Rodger asked the Selectmen if a letter of resignation was received from Steve Gardner, a commissioner for the Recreation Dept. Three commissioners are required. The Selectmen did not receive a resignation from Mr. Gardner.

The Selectmen signed certificates of appointment for two new members of the zoning Board besides Mr. O’Clair.Peter Viar, until April, 2003, replacing Burnham Gaff; Robert Lee, until April, 2005, replacing Herman Dees. A motion was made by Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, to accept Peter Viar as a new member of the Zoning Board. Motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, to accept Robert Lee as a new member of the Zoning Board. Motion passed unanimously.

The Selectmen will discuss Town Clerk/Police Department fees for dogs at their next meeting on August 5th.

Armand Verville would like to meet with the Selectmen regarding land that he owns.

Selectman Houle will be the Selectmen representative on the Fire Department apparatus committee.

On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 PM.

APPROVED:

BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON