BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

MINUTES

OCTOBER 3, 2000

Selectmen present were Chairman Nogues, Selectman Brayshaw, and Selectman

O’Connor. Chairman Nogues opened the Meeting at 6:30 P.M.

Mr. Jim McLaughlin met with the Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Conservation Commission to discuss the selling of Map 1 Lot 3. The Commission recommends a Conservation easement while the Town still owns the property. The Board would like to review the easement before making a decision to sell the property.

Chairman Nogues will complete the CEP. Grant (energy) as soon as the furnace work is complete at the CAP Building.

The Board decided to follow the prescribed time-line of the Budget Committee for reviewing department budgets at this time. However, as the budget process moves into full swing, the time lines may be changed.

Selectman Brayshaw talked with Mrs. Smith regarding the installation of three culverts that abut her property. The culverts are a concern to Mrs. Smith of possible future flooding. Mr. Brayshaw and Public Works Director Allan Brown will be reviewing the layout with Mr. and Mrs. Smith next week.

Kearsarge Regional School Superintendent Thomas Brennan will be meeting with the Board on October 10, 2000 to discuss any concerns they may have.

Selectman O’Connor moved to accept the minutes from September 26, 2000 with changes, Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion, motion carried.

Reappointments of Forest Fire Wardens from the State, have been forwarded to the Fire Department for their review.

A Public Hearing date of October 24, 2000 at 6:30 P.M. has been posted in order to discuss the available proceeds of a Grant from the State of NH for a Local Law Enforcement software package.

The Board discussed $14,000.00 Highway labor used at the Police facility.

Selectman O’Connor then requested a breakdown of the $14000.00 before a vote is taken. Discussion will continue next scheduled meeting.

A spokesperson from the Woman’s Artisans Group requested to post a temporary sign at both ends of Town along side the Festival signs. The Board objected to the posting of any signs other than the Festival signs.

A request was made to the Selectmen to use their office for storage during the Festival. The Board had no objections for use of the outer office, but requested the back office to be locked.

The Board signed one Building Permit and one Warrant.

Will Begin Construction presented to the Board an abatement on a current use penalty. Chairman Nogues motioned not to approve, Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion, motion carried.

The Board discussed office relocation within the Town Hall. Selectman Brayshaw made the motioned to move the Finance Director to Chief Chandler’s office. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. Chairman Nogues abstained from the vote. The move will take place at the earliest possible time.

Wayne Eigabroadt informed the Selectmen that a number of people are working on the preliminary steps of a Recreation Center, and that he would be looking toward the Board for guidance in that area when the need arises. Mr. Eigabroadt requested copies of tax cards.

The question was brought up as to the disposition of the old Animal Control vehicle, it will be sold by sealed bid.

Selectman Brayshaw motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M., Chairman Nogues seconded the motion.