Meeting opened at 10:15 a.m.

In attendance: Selectman Richard A. Cook and Selectman David E. Hartman

Town Administrator, Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present:

Judith Rogers – Town Clerk Paul Fouliard - Transfer Station

Nancy Ladd – Librarian

Martha Mical - Assessing Clerk

Wendy Pinkham – Finance Director

Barbara Annis – Planning Board

Charlie Durgin – Health Officer

Judith Rogers, Town Clerk, along with the Supervisors of the Checklist received a letter from the State regarding the possibility of the checklist being available on-line as soon as March or September of 06. There is also some legislation about requiring voters to present a photo I.D. at the time a ballot is requested. Nancy Ladd asked if the checklist would be available to the general public. Judith believes public access will be through the Supervisors or the Town offices.

Chairman Eigabroadt commended the employees for doing their best to live within their budgets.

Martha Mical asked Judith Rogers what the deadline is for submitting issues to be placed on the ballot. Judith explained that anytime after the February 3 deadline for filing candidacy.

Charlie Durgin, Health Officer, received a phone call from a resident regarding animal issues developing on Map 10 Lot 45. Charlie is working with a homeowner (Map 10, Lot 083) about a septic system that was installed without a permit. Charlie has contacted the State enforcement officer.

Nancy Ladd, Librarian informed the Selectmen that there will be two Library Trustee vacancies by the end of the year.

Paul Fouliard, Transfer Station, the outdoor lighting has been installed and is working. Paul is in the process of looking for another source that will take clothing; Goodwill will be removing their trailer. Paul is learning that there is no market for clothing from New England. A furnace is ready for installation. Friday, the Transfer Station will be shipping about 40 tons of mixed paper and cardboard ($25.00 per ton for paper, $60.00 per ton for cardboard). The TA will be working with Paul on the household hazard waste plan. DES recommended heating the bay that stores the hazardous material, the company that processes the material recommends not heating the bay, the Selectmen determined that clarification is needed from DES.

Martha Mical, Assessing Clerk, received and installed the new Pro-Val program. Martha says it is not working right, technical help has been contacted. Chairman Eigabroadt explained that mediation is still on going with Market Basket. Martha is preparing to send Inventory Forms.

Wendy Pinkham, Finance Director explained to the Selectmen that two bills were not processed by the end of the year because of the time frame. The billing was for Naughton & Sons for the dumpsters & Market Basket. W2’s have been reviewed and ready for print. A computer has been ordered for the Selectmen’s secretary.

Barbara Annis, Planning Board Chair asked if the Selectmen budgeted for a stop light to be located at the exit 9 area. The Planning Board approved a restaurant, retail space and two apartments located on Map30 Lot 001 (Perkins Hardware). Selectman Hartman asked how this was approved with such a lack of available parking. Barbara explained that a change of use was approved. Discussion continued regarding the lack of parking within the Town. The Planning Board also reviewed a Home Occupation for bookkeeping and determined that a site plan was not required. A Public Hearing was held on sub-division regulations, it was not approved, more changes are proposed. RAW met with the Planning Board, the FEMA application is ready for submittal, and the Chairman of the Selectmen needs to sign the document (regarding the elevation of the property).

Selectman Cook reminded the Board that the Director of Public Works has asked the Board to name a road.

Motion to adjourn 12:00 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman
David E. Hartman
Richard A. Cook