Date:  June 21, 2004
Time:  6:45 pm
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Jerry Greene, Robert MacFarland and Daniel Donovan, III
  And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) A motion was made by Selectman MacFarland, seconded by Selectman Donovan, to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into a non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (a).  The Board unanimously voted to do so.
2) At 7:00 the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Greene.
3) Selectman Donovan made a motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session and the motion was seconded by Selectman MacFarland.  The motion passed with all in favor.
4) Maurice Guay attended the meeting to inform the Board that he had hired two part time employees.  He also informed the Board that he had been given verbal approval from DES on his incinerator and brush burning.  Selectman Greene stated that he would also appreciate a letter from DES to stating their response to Maurice’s inquiry to them.
5) Steve Elliott attended the meeting to discuss Highway Department work.  They discussed a letter from AirFlo recommending that the hydraulic components on the new truck be removed and manual cranks be installed to move the floor.  This was a recommendation as a result of problems experienced with the body.  Steve told the Board that he was not satisfied with this proposal because he felt that they should get what they paid for.  The Board agreed and Steve will write a letter stating this fact to the AirFlo Manufacturing Company.
6) Steve informed the Board that he had a safety meeting with the staff and he was concerned about the staff wearing steel-toed shoes.  Peggy stated that they were required to wear them and that the Board had voted to reimburse a portion of the cost.  She will research the issue and get back to him.
7) The issue of “stop” signs was discussed and Chief Hautanen stated that he was putting together a list of intersections that he felt needed stop signs and he will get back to the Board and Steve with his list so that a public hearing can be scheduled.
8) The next issue discussed was the construction of a driveway for George Pelletier.  It was agreed that it would be discussed with the Budget Committee but Chairman Greene stated that it was his feeling that the cost would have to come out of the Resurfacing Budget.
9) Steve then informed the Board that he was hopeful that Brox could start the road paving after the July 4th holiday.  Road scheduled for  paving are:
1. Isaac Frye to Burton Hwy
2. Dale Street to Pead Hill
3. Burton Hwy to Temple Line
4. Abbot Hill Acres to Abbot Hill
     He also told the Board that he would like to hire Chris Carter to do grading at half the charge from Brox.  The Board approved his request.
10) Chief Hautanen then addressed the Board concerning Police Department business.
11) The Chief asked if Steve could look at the open section by Stoney Brook.  He stated that he would like to see some kind of railing there to prevent someone falling into the water.  Steve will look at the area and they will discuss what can be done.
12) Chief Hautanen informed the Board that they had started the DWI and speeding patrols that were covered under the grant.  He stated that he had contacted DOT about putting signs by the railroad crossing by the Police Station.  He says that cars are stopping in the tracks.  DOT will send someone to check out his request.
13) The Chief reported that the cats have been picked up by the Human Society, with the owners permission.  The problem now is the condition of the building that housed the cats.  The Board discussed the problem with no resolve at this time.
14) At 7:20, Selectman MacFarland made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at Chief Hautanen’s request for a non-public session per RSA 91:A-3, II(a).  The motion was seconded by Selectman Donovan, with all voting in favor.   Chairman Greene called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
15) Selectman Donovan made a motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session, seconded by Selectman Greene, with all in favor.
16) Cary Hughes of the Budget Committee and Barry Greene, town Treasurer, attended the meeting to discuss budget issues.  They reviewed the issue of Pellitier’s driveway.  Mr. Hughes stated that it was his opinion that the money would have to come out of the resurfacing budget.
17) The next issue discussed was that of the necessity of retaining an Account and the purchase of new accounting software.  It was noted that two accounting software’s are being considered.  Accountmate and Quickbooks Pro, which are both for fund account systems.  No decision was made at this time.
18) The Board received a letter and application for the position of Health Officer.  A letter will be sent to her asking her to attend the next Board meeting to discuss the responsibilities of a Health Officer.
19) Mr. Draper attended the meeting.  He informed the Board of two concerns he had, one being the different flags in town. The concern being some at half staff and other at full.  The Board will look into it.  The other concern was the condition of two properties that were supposed to be in the process of being cleaned up.  He was assured that the Board is working to see that this happens through legal means.
20) The Board discussed and agreed that they would write a letter of commendation to Abby Graves for saving lives at the site of the fire on Forest Road.  Mr. Greene suggested that it be presented to her at old home days.  Selectman MacFarland also suggested that flowers and the letter be presented to her from the Board.  All agreed.  The Board also agreed that a congratulation letter be send from the Board to Ms Chamberlain for her accomplishment at the national spelling bee.
21) The Board approved and signed the annual software maintenance with Vision Appraisal Technology for another year.
22) Two Supplemental Notice for Intent to Excavate applications were signed.  Two Veterans Exemptions and one Veterans Disability Exemption were approved and applications signed.  One Intent to Cut Timber was signed.
23) The Board reviewed and approved the bills and payroll for the week ending June 19, 2004.  Informational material and correspondence was reviewed
24) The issue of part time employees getting holiday pay was discussed.  Selectman Donovan made a motion that the Personnel Police be amended to have part time employees receive pay for a holiday that falls on a day that they would be normally working.  Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
25) The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:50, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary