BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2000

MINUTES

All Board members were present when they met with the Budget Committee at 7:00 P.M. to discuss funding for a new Police cruiser. The present cruiser, a 1997 Royal Crown Victoria, the engine is no longer operational with two dead cylinders. A new engine would cost an estimated $5000. with labor included. Chief Chandlers concerns are the transmission and rear end will fail next if engine replacement is recommended. The 97 is due for replacement in March of 2001. Current mileage on the 97 is between 90,000 and 91,000. Chairman Nogues explained to the Budget Committee the advantages of purchasing a new 2000, also the funding for the vehicle would come from individual Department line items, which would need to be replaced the following year. The Budget Committee thanked the Board of Selectmen for keeping them updated, and would like an update at the next Budget Committee Meeting as to what line items the funds came from. The Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

Chairman Nogues opened the Selectmen’s Meeting at 8:25 P.M., all Selectmen were present. Selectman Brayshaw motioned to draw $23,386. from the bottom line of the budget to purchase a 2000 Crown Victorian Police cruiser from Irwin Ford as soon as possible. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion, the motion carried. Chairman Nogues and Wendy Pinkham will go over where the monies could come from.

Selectmen O’Connor is formulating a sticker check plan for the Transfer Station. A person would be set up on random days and times with a member of the Board of Selectmen assisting.

Class VI Road Policy was accepted by the Board with changes. Selectman Brayshaw will present the policy to the Planning Board at the next Planning Board Meeting.

The Board approved and signed a letter to be sent to a Town resident to inform him that proper permits are required for a sign and home business.

Selectmen O’Connor updated the Board on Ed Mical’s hours worked to date. Mr. Mical is the Town’s Maintenance person. There are 15 hours per week remaining for the rest of the year. Selectman O’Connor motioned to reduce hours to 12 a week till the end of the year. Selectman Brayshaw would like Mr. Mical to put together a progress schedule and recommendations he foresees and a preventative maintenance schedule. Chairman Nogues seconded the motion, the motion carried.

The Transfer Station asked the Board for approval to purchase candy which is given to the patrons who use the Station. The Selectmen informed the Transfer Station to go through their Supervisor, and such items need to be included in next years budget.

Martha Mical let the Board know that the restrooms in the Town Hall need to have Roto-Rooter snake the drainage pipes, which will cost $230.00. Selectman O’Connor motioned to find out what is left in the maintenance line and to check with other sources. Martha will update the Board at the next Board Meeting.

A Department Head Meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2000 at 9:00 A.M.

The Board signed one building permit.

Chairman Nogues motioned to accept the Board of Selectmen Meeting minutes from August 29, 2000, with changes. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion, the motion carried.

Selectman Brayshaw updated the Board about the radioactive situation at the Transfer Station. The item is about the size of a quarter. The State of NH Department of Health and Human Services had previously visited the site to identify the area it was contained in. A report is to follow.

Ed Mical updated the Board on the CAP Building renovations. The bathroom in the Daycare is complete, stairs on the west side have been painted. Furnace replacement has been started, window replacement to start September 11, 2000.

Selectman O’Connor motioned to adjourn the Board Meeting at 9:20 P.M. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion, the motion carried.