John C. Brayshaw – Selectman

Edward F. Mical – Selectman

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

Public attendance: David Hartman, Martha Mical, Barbara Proper, Barbara Annis, Dan Watts, Maureen Ireland, Steve Bridgewater, and Heather Durfey from the Argus Champion.

Chairman O’Connor opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

David Hartman met with the Board; first Mr. Hartman presented the Board with the recommendations from the Trustees of the Pillsbury Free Library to fill a one-year term on the Trustees Board and a recommendation for an alternate also. Mr. Hartman recommended waiting for two other Recycle Committee members. The Board proceeded with the agenda.

The Board discussed the formulation of an abatement packet. The packet will be a formal application process:

Including the two most recent tax returns.

One month of banking statements.

Four most recent pay stubs

If unemployed, letters from the unemployment agency, along with the State pay stubs.

A list of monthly expenses.

Current mortgage amount, excluding taxes.

A letter of explanation.

Selectman Brayshaw will be drafting an application for the Board to review at the next meeting.

Chairman O’Connor discussed the proposal for the wiring for Internet installation at the Town Hall. Chairman O’Connor recommends approval from the Board for the proposal. The Board discussed the cost of the installation, the Water Precinct is willing to share some of the costs, the Board will wait for a confirmation from the Water Precinct and Chairman O’Connor will review the budget to ensure adequate funding, discussion will continue at the next Selectmen’s meeting.

David Hartman, Maureen Ireland and Steve Bridgewater from the Recycle Committee, met with the Board to review the Revised Recycle Ordinance. Both Boards reviewed the Ordinance together, all the changes were noted by the Recycle Committee. It was questioned if the Ordinance for commercial haulers is being upheld. There is a fee and a bond that is collected from a hauler that uses the Transfer Station, no fees have been collected to date, discussion continued between the two Boards about the validity of the fee. Proof of insurance from the hauler will be added to Ordinance. The Board and the public discussed Dumpster users who do not recycle. Both Boards reviewed the fees. Chairman O’Connor informed the Recycle Committee that he is now their Liaison. The next Recycle Committee meeting is May 16, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Maureen Ireland met with the Board to discuss the parking availability and the lack there of on Main Street. Maureen had a suggestion to use some property behind the Foothills. The Board directed Maureen to talk to the landowner and to look for Grant money to help fund the project. The Board suggested submitting the proposal by petition at the next Town Meeting.

Chairman O’Connor made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA91-A: 3,II (c), matters if discussed in public would affect the reputation of any person unless such person requests an open meeting. 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 re-open the public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board opened the Mowing Bids that were issued from the Selectmen’s office. The difference between the Parks and Recreation bid and the Selectmen’s was the Town property to be mowed at the Town Hall and the Monument.

Dennis O’Connell for $8,900.00 (non-resident)

A & A & Son’s Landscaping declined bidding.

The Maintenance Supervisor will mow the Town building grounds. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to award the mowing contract for the playing fields to Neil D. Nevins, from Warner. Chairman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Parks and Recreation on April 17, 2002 previously accepted Mr. Nevins bid. Bid results will be mailed out to the submitters.

Chairman O’Connor discussed creating a calendar of events of each department. The Transfer Station is working on one as well as the Police Department. The calendar will help keep the public informed.

The Tax Collector forwarded a list of properties that will be deeded for the Board to review.

Chairman O’Connor read the resignation of Clark Davis the Town Forester. Mr. Davis offered a list of possible replacements. Selectman Mical made a motion to accept the resignation of Clark Davis as Town Forester, effective April 23, 2002. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board reviewed an invitation to bid for a glass breaker that is located at the Transfer Station. Selectman Mical motioned to fax the bid information to other surrounding Transfer Stations. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board will hold a Work Session on April 29, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. to hear the progress report from Earls, Nieder, Perkins, LLC who is currently doing the Town Wide Revaluation.

Previously signed by the Board:

Letter to the corrections institute for the arrangement of help.

Two Current-Use applications.

One Building Permit.

The April 2, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes.

The April 6, 2002 Work Session minutes.

The April 8, 2002 Work Session minutes.

The April 9, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes.

The April 15, 2002 Work Session minutes.

A Memo of Understanding regarding the Hopkinton Fair.

One junkyard permit.

Chairman O’Connor distributed a report from the Transfer Station that included a project list for the year, and a status report of the project list. This list will be updated bi-weekly for the Board to review. Selectman Mical added the repair of the fence to the project list.

Chairman O’Connor informed Selectman Mical that there is a concern from the Transfer Station on where they are piling the glass, there is a drop off that poses a possible safety hazard. Selectman Mical will look at the situation.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Men’s Club Social that took place at the Highway Facility on April 23, 2002, went well.

Chairman O’Connor informed the Board about the Parks and Recreation meeting that took place on April 17, 2002. George Saunders was elected as new Chair to Parks and Recreation. Charlie Albano was welcomed as a new member. The River Walk Project was discussed. Charlie Albano was voted to be the General Contractor of the River Walk; Charlie has put a task list together, and project managers for each task.

The Selectman had previously made a motion to allow Magdalen College the use of some bleachers at Bagley Field. Parks and Recreation had recommended renting the bleachers to the College. The Board discussed the recommendation and Selectman Brayshaw made a motion not to collect any fees from Magdalen College for the use of the bleachers. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical attended the Cub Scout Annual Pinewood Derby on Thursday April 18, 2002 and assisted in the judging of the Derby.

The Board previously reviewed the April 16, 2002 minutes. Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the April 16, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board signed the following:

Memo to the Department Heads regarding a key change at the Transfer Station.

Request of approval for an Inspection Station.

Letters informing the mowing bid results.

Chairman O’Connor will notify the Fall Foliage Festival about Parks and Recreations decision not to allow parking on the fields during the Festival. The fields may become damaged by the parking.

The Argus Champion will meet with Chairman O’Connor to further discuss the Recycle Ordinance on Thursday, April 25, 2002.

Chairman O’Connor made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (a) Dismissal, promotion or setting compensation for a public employee or the investigation of. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman O’Connor made a motion to continue the non-public session on April 30, 2002 at 12 noon, and to re-open the public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical