TOWN
OF ALLENSTOWN
SELECTMEN’S
OFFICE
16
SCHOOL STREET
ALLENSTOWN,
NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275
SELECTMEN’S PUBLIC MEETING 6/17/2002
Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Present were Benjamin E.
Fontaine, Jr., Arthur G. Houle, Sandra A. McKenney, Selectmen; David M. Jodoin,
Administrative Assistant.
The Selectmen met with Jeff Keeler
regarding a proposed housing project in Allenstown. Also present were Joan
Bailey, owner of the land; Jeff McNamara, Joe and Richard Wead, developers. The
land in question is at the end of Notre Dame Avenue. Mrs. Bailey would like the
land used for an elderly housing project mixed with residential use. Selectman
Fontaine suggested contacting CAP director, Ralph Littlefield as a good source
of information to get going on this project. Jeff will contact him.
The Selectmen met with Mike Tardiff of
CNHRPC, regarding the Master Plan for Allenstown. He discussed a Hazard
Mitigation project which is funded from the Ice Storm funds. The project
involves underground tanks, flood events, land damage, floodplain maps, past
events and human life. There should be no more than 5 meetings for this
project. On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded by Arthur G. Houle, the
co-ordinator of this project will be Fire Chief Al Dionne, and Selectman Houle
will represent the Selectmen’s office. Vote was unanimous.
Chief Dionne discussed purchase orders with
the Selectmen.
On motion of Sandra A. McKenney, seconded
by Arthur g. Houle, the Selectmen unanimously approved Penny Touchette as
Deputy Town Clerk until April 1, 2003. The certificate of appointment was
signed.
The Selectmen met with Joseph Duguay of
River road regarding his land on River road. The Selectmen informed him that he
needs to correct his deed and combine both properties in order to get just one
bill; if not, then he will start to get 2 bills with a value. He will have his
attorney call David about this matter.
A motion was made by Arthur G. Houle,
seconded by Sandra A. McKenney to accept the opening of Chester Turnpike ¼ mile
on old Chester turnpike for the ATVs. Discussion followed. Voice vote; Arthur,
no; Sandra, no; Ben, no. Motion defected unanimously.
Selectperson McKenney reported that the
Master Plan handouts will be done on June 22 and 23. The survey will be
discussed at the September meeting.
The Zoning board received 2 letters of
resignation, one from Michael Touchette and the other from Burnham Gaff, so
there are 2 vacancies on that board and there is also a vacancy on the Planning
board. Robert Marier was present at the meeting and asked if he could be
considered for a position on the Zoning board. Selectman Fontaine told him to
come in at the Selectmen’s next meeting which is July 1st to discuss
the matter. Lois Gagne has also moved and she will also need to resign from the
Zoning board.
The Selectmen met with a group of citizens
who live on River road to discuss the River road address changes. Letters from
the Fire Chief and the Police Chief were read explaining why the changes should
occur. The Selectmen also spoke in favor of the changes. Several citizens
spoke, some in favor and some not in favor. Numbers need to be changed because
of safety reasons. All agree that safety is important. An ordinance needs to be
established whereby everyone needs to show their number on their home. No
decision was made and the Selectmen will make a decision at their next meeting,
July 1st.
The Selectmen met with Chief McGonigle and
Officer Mulholland for a recommendation regarding animal fines. There will be a
kennel fee of $10 and $1.00 added to the current permit fee. The money from
fines will go in a designated fund, no longer in the General fund. This will help
the ACO program. The Selectmen thought this was a good idea. Sandra made a
motion to accept the ordinance #3 for animals. Arthur seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded
by Sandra McKenney to go into non-public meeting per RSA 91-A:3-II (a) at 8:56
PM. Roll call vote was taken. Sandra McKenney, yes; Arthur Houle, yes; Benjamin
Fontaine Jr., yes. Vote was unanimous.
The Selectmen’s public meeting resumed at
9:25 PM. The Selectmen discussed the purchase of a pickup truck for the Animal
control officer and decided it was not a good idea, nor did they want him
driving a police vehicle. It was decided that he will share the Town car with
the Building inspector and needs to coordinate with the inspector. Chief
McGonigle suggested when the police cars are rotated and a new one is bought,
that the newer car will go to the police and the older one will go to the
Animal control officer.
The Board discussed a pending tax case
before the BTLA. The Board decided to proceed with defending the case.
A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded
by Sandra McKenney, to accept the resignation of Michael Touchette on the
Zoning Board. Motion passed unanimously.
AS motion was made by Arthur Houle,
seconded by Sandra McKenney, to accept the resignation of Burnham Gaff on the
Zoning Board. Motion passed unanimously.
David stated that Attorney Bedard has
information for the Cemetery surveyor Gilbert Road. The Trustees will get
together to discuss the problem with the deed.
The Selectmen agreed to close July 5th
as July 4th is a legal holiday and Town Hall will be closed on that
day. July 5th falls on a Friday.
Selectman Fontaine would like the postings
of events for the Town at Bi-Wise as more people go there than at the Library.
The Secretary will now post at Town Hall and at Bi-Wise Market.
On motion of art Houle, seconded by Sandra
McKenney, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM.
APPROVED:
BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN
ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN
SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON