Date:  April 5, 2004
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Place:              Town Office
Present:            Selectmen Jerry Greene, Chair., Robert MacFarland and Daniel Donovan and acting Recording Secretary Jennifer Walsh.

1) The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Selectman Donovan made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and call a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3,II (a) to discuss an issue with Road Agent Steve Elliott. Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
2) At 7:20 p.m., the regular meeting was called to order. Scott Gauthier from York River, LLC had a few questions about the Subdivision on Marden Road. First, Scott asked if the Selectmen would object to the changing of the deadline for the sub base on the new road (Carriage Hill Road). He asked for the dates to be changed from June to November. The Selectmen did not have a problem with this change. In addition, Scott had questions about the fee due the Town for the road improvements. Chairman Greene suggested that the fees could be paid as the lots were sold instead of all at once. Scott will have his attorney draw up new paperwork to reflect both changes. There was discussion as to what the improvements to Marden Road would entail. In addition, Steve Elliott and Scott discussed the culverts located on Marden Road.
3) The Board reviewed and discussed a letter from Len Peterson regarding the cutting of three trees that are in the Towns right of way. In the letter, Mr. Peterson explained that the trees are pushing over his stone wall. Chairman Greene motioned to approve the request. Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A letter will be sent to Mr. Peterson.
4) The Selectmen reviewed a letter from Herbert Strearn regarding a culvert and drainage issue. The Selectmen will ask Road Agent Steve Elliott to look at the situation.
5) The Board reviewed the Management Agreement for the Four Corners Farm. Chairman Greene signed the agreement.
6) Chairman Greene made a motion to reappoint Jim Tuttle to the ZBA. Selectmen MacFarland seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
7) The Selectmen reviewed and signed two letters to homeowners from the previous meeting.
8) There were several Intent to Excavate forms and one Tax Abatement that were signed.
9) Lynne Draper, Chairwoman of the Conservation Commission asked if the Selectmen would attend the meeting on the 12th to discuss the spending of $40,000.00. The Selectmen will try to send over a member.
10) The Board reviewed an e-mail regarding visitation to Vale End Cemetery.  The Board did not have an issue with a visit during the day.
11) Chairman Greene mentioned that he would ask Davis Baker to come to a Selectmen’s meeting to discuss software.
12) Payroll and Bills were reviewed.
13) The Board discussed the issues with M.A.C.C. base. Selectmen Donovan suggested that the board make a formal vote based on the information they heard at the meeting on 3/31/04. Chairman Greene motioned to approve the extension and Selectman Donovan seconded it. The motion passed unanimously.
14) The MS-2 and MS-5 forms were signed by the Selectmen.
15) Chairman Green made a motion to adjourn. Selectman Donovan seconded it. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jennifer Walsh, Acting Recording Secretary