Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., Selectman Edward F. Mical, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, and Selectman Allen C. Brown were present along with members of the public.

The Recycle Committee, David Hartman, Maureen Ireland, Steve Bridgewater, and Richard Senor met with the Board to discuss the direction that the Recycle Committee should work toward this year. Last year the Recycle Committee finished revising the Recycle Ordinance. The Board of Selectmen and the Recycle Committee discussed in length the administration of dumpster fees. The trash that is accumulated in dumpsters is added to the total tonnage of the Town. Enforcement of the mandatory recycle ordinance toward dumpster users was discussed. The Recycle Committee advised the Board to research how other Towns (i.e. Bradford) handle dumpsters. The Board would like the Recycle Committee to look at the Transfer Station’s capabilities to either expand or better use the facility as it is. The next Recycle Committee meeting will be held on May 8, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Steve Bridgewater met with the Board to read two letters (on file) for the record and to request a meeting with the Board of Selectmen and the Director of Public Works on April 17, 2003, regarding damage that was incurred from mowing the right-of-ways last summer (2002).

Mr. and Mrs. Broadrick met with the Board regarding a home business entailing the selling of perennials. The application was first reviewed by the Planning Board which found that a Site-Plan Review was not necessary. The Board proceeded to sign the "Home Occupation Permit" along with a permit for a temporary sign.

The Board discussed the formulation of the Wage Study Committee. Chairman Mical contacted Liz Young and Chris Perkins that were from the original committee, both expressed a desire to serve on the committee again. Selectman Brayshaw commented to the Board that he is concerned about the qualifications of any person that serves on the Wage Study Committee who will be developing policies, job descriptions and wages, shouldn’t the committee members necessitate the experience and expertise in order to formulate a wage scale. Selectman Brayshaw also commented that the New Hampshire Municipal Association provides a service to Towns that are looking for a comprehensive wage study. Chairman Mical will contact NHMA regarding this information.

The Town has not yet received Police Detail payment from the 2002 Hopkinton Fair. Town Counsel has advised the Board to pursue and demand payment. Chairman Mical will contact Town Counsel for advisement toward further action. There is an upcoming event in September (NH Scot) that may also require Police Detail.

The Board of Selectmen discussed how the Pleasant Lake Campground will be billed for taxes. Currently it is set up to bill the individual camps, but the Assessing Clerk has no tractability when the camps change ownership. The Assessing Clerk will contact the State to see if the tax billing can be changed to send the total tax bill to the owner of the campground instead of billing each individual camp-site owner.

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the mowing bids that were received for the caretaking of the fields at Riverside Park and Bagley Field. There were four bids that were received, three of them declined. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the mowing bid submitted by Mr. Neil D. Nevins for a total of $7,390.00. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried.

It was agreed by the Board of Selectmen that the Transfer Station Department Head needs to fulfill the obligation as Concord Regional Solid Waste Representative.

The Board of Selectmen was notified during the week about new signage located at the Azmy property bordering Webster. The Board noted that the Site-Plan Review is not being followed. Selectman Brayshaw will speak to Mr. Azmy regarding his intent.

The Board held a work session on April 4, 2003 to review the budget and make the appropriate cuts to meet the budget that was voted at Town Meeting. The work session was continued until the April 8, 2003 Selectmen’s meeting in order to make appropriate changes to the individual budgets to reflect the bottom line that was approved at Town Meeting.

The Board signed the following:

- Appointment to the Highway Safety Commission

- Veterans Exemption

- Town Hall Rental

- Waiver of right to notice

- Two intents to excavate

- Three intents to cut

- March 4, 2003 Selectmen’s minutes

- Purchase order for repair of the Bobcat

- MS-5 Form

- Warrant

- Forestry bill

- Building permit

Chairman Mical made the motion to waive the fees for a Town Hall Rental (Bradford Elementary Play) that is scheduled for May 10, 12, 13 & 14, 2003. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Chairman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 9:28 p.m., Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown