TOWN
OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN’S
OFFICE
16
SCHOOL STREET
ALLENSTOWN,
NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275
SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 9/9/2002
Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Present were Benjamin
Fontaine, Arthur Houle, and Sandra McKenney, Selectmen; David Jodoin,
Administrative Assistant.
The Selectmen met with Richard Keeley, to
discuss the custodian position at Town Hall. Mr. Keeley will do the work in the
evening. He will also cut the lawn at Town Hall and the Recreation Center, and
clear the ramps at Town Hall and at the Library this winter. He will also do
light maintenance.
The Selectmen discussed the Taxicab
ordinance, as someone is interested in having a taxi in Town. There are
guidelines such as fees, tax meters, drug testing, alcohol policy 118-20, and
flat fees.
A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded
by Sandra McKenney, to table the taxicab ordinance until the Selectmen can
discuss it at next week’s meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
On motion of Arthur Houle, seconded by
Sandra McKenney, the public meeting closed at 7:38 PM to go into non-public
meeting. Benjamin Fontaine, yes; Arthur Houle, yes; and Sandra McKenney, yes.
Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded
by Sandra McKenney, to go into non-public session, per RSA 91-A, personnel
matter with Police Chief Jim McGonigle, at 7:39 PM. Benjamin Fontaine, yes;
Arthur Houle, yes; Sandra McKenney, yes. Motion passed unanimously.
The Public meeting resumed at 8:30 PM.
David discussed the agenda for next week,
which will include the taxicab ordinance, alternates on Planning and Zoning
Boards, and Casella Waste on River Road.
On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by
Arthur Houle, all dog fees will remain in the General Fund. The vote was
unanimous.
David discussed the dispatch fees for the
years 2002 and 2001. He received a letter from Hooksett Town Hall as they are
getting ready to do their audit. David will call the Hooksett Police Chief to
discuss the matter.
Arthur Houle reported that the Web page has
been updated, new colors, new format, the links are done, the Master Plan
information is included. Chairman Fontaine told David to purchase the software
which costs about $150.00.
On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by
Arthur Houle, the minutes of the 8/26 Selectmen’s meeting were accepted as
read. The vote was unanimous.
Sandra McKenney made an amendment to the
motion, to make a correction to the minutes of 8/26. Selectman McKenney changed
to Plan A for the double-decker bridge because she agreed with the Fire and
Police Chiefs’ decisions of safety issues.
The Selectmen reviewed comments written on
the Master Plan surveys.
The Selectmen discussed stop signs, and
Chief McGonigle will obtain a copy of uniform trafficking from the State of New
Hampshire.
Selectman Houle said that someone made an
offer for the ’76 Dodge truck which is owned by the Town.
The Selectmen signed checks and read correspondence.
On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by
Arthur Houle, the meeting adjourned at 9:43 PM.
BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN
ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN
SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON