Chairman O'Connor opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m., in attendance was Selectman Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw and Selectman Hastings Rigollet in place of Selectman Edward F. Mical who was absent.

Chairman O'Connor made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (b) the consideration of hiring a public employee. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor made a motion to close the non-public session and to reopen the public session. Selectman Rigollet seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor made a motion to seal the minutes per RSA 91-A: 3, III. Selectman Rigollet seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Police Chief, William Chandler met with the Board to give a monthly update. The Police Department received the night vision camera along with Sargent Leppard receiving the necessary training. Sargent Leppard will conduct a class for the whole department. Chief Chandler informed the Board that a computer needs to be replaced this year; quotes were presented to the Board from Gateway and Dell. Chief Chandler prefers the Gateway. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to expend $1,735.00 from the Town Offices line for the Police Department to upgrade their current computer system. Selectman Rigollet seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. A new vehicle for the Police Department will be put on a Warrant Article for the up-coming Town Meeting.

It was decided that Inventory Forms that were previously discussed at a Selectmen’s meeting were not to be used until the State of New Hampshire mandated such forms. Selectman Rigollet was able to give the Board some past history pertaining to the form, such as how reliable they really were. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion not to implement the Inventory Form until the State mandates the form. Selectman Rigollet seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Precinct Commissioners, Pete Newman, Don Hall along with Jim McLaughlin (Clerk) met with the Board in order to give the Board of Selectmen more history about the fire hydrant contract that was established in 1998. The Board of Selectmen would like to sit with the Commissioners at a later date and possibly revise the current contract.

Paul Fouliard, Transfer Station Supervisor met with the Board to establish projects for 2003.

More parking needs to be established.

More lighting.

Increase revenue.

Set goals for the Recycle Committee.

Possibly moving the burn pit.

Mr. Fouliard will be attending a session regarding storm water prevention, an Oil Grant will be applied for this year, and ceiling fans will also be installed in the main building. A grant from New Hampshire the Beautiful will be looked into for a horizontal bailer and the front gate will be refurbished this year. The Recycle Committee will also be working on additional fees.

Allan Brown, Public Works Director met with the Board to give a monthly update. The Highway Department has a new hire that is currently working on a temporary basis. The Board discussed the upcoming Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2003 and the $15,000.00 that was cut from the labor line for the Highway Department. The Board of Selectmen encouraged Mr. Brown to attend the meeting to explain to the Budget Committee why the money is needed. Selectman Brayshaw asked Mr. Brown if a CDL is needed to operate the loader. Mr. Brown explained that loaders are not included in the CDL qualification.

Richard Senor met with the Board of Selectmen regarding the lead and asbestos tests that are required for the Martin Building. One option is a "Letter of Finding" where it is noted whether or not there is lead or asbestos present. The other option is a scratch test that is made every twelve feet. The Board of Selectmen recommended taking the less costly avenue for the testing. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to allow Mr. Senor to draw from the Expendable Trust Fund for the Martin Building for the purpose of testing for lead paint and asbestos. Selectman Rigollet seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board of Selectmen signed the following:

Three Town Hall rentals

Building Permit

Home Occupation Permit

Reimbursement for a car registration

Two Intents-to-cut

The Board reviewed a letter from E & R Cleaners demanding final payment. Town Counsel will be consulted due to the fact that E & R Cleaners broke the uniform cleaning contract.

Selectman Brayshaw submitted a building permit for a new home, and commented that he did not want to commit the Town to any further road maintenance by upgrading a Class VI road. Selectman Brayshaw has had an easement placed

on one property in order to access the property where the home will be built.

The Board reviewed the January 14, 2003 meeting minutes. Chairman O'Connor made a motion to approve the January 14, 2003 Selectmen’s meeting minutes and the January 14, 2003 non-public minutes as is. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Selectman Rigollet seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O'Connor - Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Hastings Rigollet