Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw and Selectman Allen C. Brown.

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Chairman Mical will finish measuring the rooms at the Old Graded School, after which the lease agreement may be processed.

The Board discussed the Warrant Article for the Martin Building. The Board will be presenting three options for the voters to choose from, renovation, demolition or sale of the property. The Board will be gathering information for all three options.

• Gamil Azmy commented about the Martin Building, he understands that demolishing the building is against the contract that was made with the previous owner. Selectman Brayshaw explained that there was no such contract when the building was purchased. Mr. Azmy asked if the building is sold, will it be opened to the public. Mr. Azmy also asked what if an offer was made to purchase the building before Town Meeting. Selectman Brayshaw commented that if the Town decides to sell the building then it would go out to open bid.

The Selectmen read through the Warrant Articles and prioritized them.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A;3 II (d), the consideration of purchasing property. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to close the non-public session and to seal the minutes, and to re-open the public session. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen clarified who would be covering the Warrant Articles at Town Meeting.

#1 Selectman Mical, assisted by the Board, #2 Peter St. James & Selectman Brown, #3 Selectman Brown, #4 Selectman Brayshaw, #5 Selectman Mical, #6 Selectman Mical, #7 Richard Cook, #8 Richard Brown, #9 Bob Shoemaker/Gerald Courser, #10 Richard Brown/Selectman Brayshaw, #11 Phil Reeder, Bottom line, Budget Committee.

The Board inquired if the ballot for the Elderly Exemption should be included in the Warrant. The secretary will contact the Department of Revenue for clarification.

The Board reviewed a draft of the Selectmen’s Report for the 2003 Town Report.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the meeting minutes dated January 13 & 20, 2004 with corrections. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brown received information on the automated external defibrillator regarding the training and usage from the Fire Department. A training class can be arranged for a minimal fee. The Board requested that the Fire Department come before the Board with any additional information. A list of personnel to attend the training will be created.

On February 17, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m., a Public Hearing will be held for a Bond amounting to $500,000.00.

On February 24, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing will be held for the acceptance of communication equipment for the Police Department and Emergency Management under the Homeland Security Grant.

A property located at Map 25 Lot 14 has asked the Board to reclassify the lot as non-buildable. Selectman Brayshaw will contact the property owners for more clarification.

The Board reviewed correspondence.

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.

Edward F. Mical – Chairman
John C. Brayshaw
Allen C. Brown