TOWN OF ALLENSTOWN

SELECTMEN'S OFFICE

16 SCHOOL STREET

ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03275

SELECTMEN'S PUBLIC MEETING 9/30/2002

Benjamin E. Fontaine, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, opened the meeting at 7:03 PM. Present were Benjamin Fontaine, Arthur Houle, and Sandra McKenney, Selectmen; David Jodoin, Administrative Assistant.

The Selectmen met with David Plante of Public Service Company of New Hampshire who discussed the transition road line work on Dowst Road in Allenstown. Poles will be replaced. The application must be reviewed and signed by the Selectmen of the Town. The State reviews the application. Because the Conservation Commission is inactive, the Chairman of the Board will sign the application.

The Selectmen met with Wil Corcoran to give an update on assessing in the Town. Discussed were ratio, COD, graphs, single family homes, cycle inspections, inventory and the MS-1 form.

The Selectmen met with Ken Field, the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer to discuss FEMA regulations. Discussed were flood plain zoning ordinance, and elevation of flood plain. Chairman Fontaine and Mr. Field will meet on Tuesday to go over the ordinance.

The Selectmen met with Richard Lemay of Lincoln Street in Allenstown who had questions regarding zoning rules. Discussed were sheds, opening and closing a street, barricades, paving of road, petition for a public hearing, and Chester Turnpike subdivision. The Board stated that they did not have, at this time, any interest in opening Lincoln Street.

The Selectmen met with Deputy Chief Rob Martin to go over the Fire Department budget for 2003.

Changes made by the Selectmen were Part time salaries, down from $52,900 to $47,150.00; there are less firefighters than last year.

Copier, from $800 to $400. This line is to purchase parts for the copier.

Dues and Publications, from $1,815 to $1,433; less subscriptions.

Rentals/Leases, from $720 to zero. There are no rentals or leases this year.

Fire Alarm Classes, from $1,500 to zero.

Alarm Maintenance, from $2,500 to $2,000

Fire Supplies, from $1,500 to $1,000

Radio Maintenance, from $4,925.00 to $4,425.00; 28 portables.

Vehicle Repairs, from $10,000 to $8,000

Physical/Shots, from $2,705.00 to $1,000; less personnel

Heat, from $5,645.00 to $3,000; one building only

Sewer, from 4300.00 to $200.00; one building, less personnel.

Grounds Maintenance, from $6,000 to $1,000; purchase lime and fertilizer.

The total budget asked for was $243,081.00, down to $215,779.00. More information is needed for Fire Signal Services before the budget can be approved.

The Emergency Management Civil Defense budget amounts to $3,600, with more information needed for Equipment Maintenance before a vote can be taken on the bottom line..

The Forest Fires budget amounts to $6,200. On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, the Forest Fires Budget of $6,200 was accepted unanimously.

Deputy Chief Martin discussed purchase orders, grants, the Chief's position, warrant articles, and potential candidates for the Chief's position.

The Selectmen discussed the Police Department budget. A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Benjamin Fontaine to accept the bottom line of $482,462.00. Discussion followed. Sandra McKenney made an amendment to decrease the full-time salary line from $322,418 to $314,322 for a new bottomline of $472,184.00 Arthur Houle seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, the minutes of 9/23/02 were accepted as read. Motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Arthur Houle, seconded by Sandra McKenney, to go into non-public session for a personnel matter under RSA 91-A. Roll call vote: Arthur Houle, yes; Sandra McKenney, yes; Benjamin Fontaine, yes; Motion passed unanimously. The non-public meeting started at 11:00 PM.

The Public meeting reconvened at 11:10 PM.

A letter received from Tom Christie was forwarded to the Town Attorney.

On motion of Sandra McKenney, seconded by Arthur Houle, the meeting adjourned at 11:11 PM.

BENJAMIN E. FONTAINE, JR. CHAIRMAN

ARTHUR G. HOULE, SELECTMAN

SANDRA A. MCKENNEY, SELECTPERSON