Date:   October 17, 2005
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Town Office
Present: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, III, Chair, David Glines and Jerry Greene and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Selectman Glines reported to the Board that he had attended an Ambulance Board meeting.  He stated that the issue of how 911 calls are being toned for Lyndeborough and Temple was discussed.  They are presently going from Concord to Keene to MACC Base. As a result, they are paying both Keene and MACC Base. MACC Base is going to increase their cost, which is on a per call basis.   Discussion also ensued as to what will be included in their budget from the coming year.  Mr. Glines will keep the Board informed as to the Ambulance Committee’s agenda.  It was also noted that the Ambulance Committee is considering requesting a new ambulance from the town.
2) Dennis Markaverich told the Board that there are some areas of the Town Office Building heating system that he feels needs to be repaired before winter.  C D Boiler has been contacted to come and look at the problems.  Dennis also suggested that to save heat, maybe the two large doors going into the theater from Maple Street, be replaced.   Other ideas were discussed that might result in heat savings for the town hall.
3) The Board reviewed the rates for next year for the insurance for the town employees.  The only question is on the STD and what the Board would approve as the maximum amount of disability payment.  The question becomes the cost to the town.  Peggy will research further and get back to the Board with the rate information.
4) The need for another computer and an additional DSL line in the old police office was discussed.  It could be used by the Town Assessor and the Health Officer.  It then becomes an issue of Software Maintenance.  The Town is only licensed for 5 users.  Peggy will get prices for a computer and for DSL service.
5) The Board reviewed the status of the propane tank replacement at the town garage.  They suggested that Steve call Eastern Propane and have them remove their tank.  He can then call Rymes and have them put in their tank and meters.  They do not recommend that the Town purchase a tank at this time.
6) The Board reviewed two invoices from NRPC on the Transportation Enhancement Sidewalk Project.  The Board asked that they be contacted and request payment be deferred until the beginning of next year.
7) Charles McGettigan attended the meeting to ask the Board’s opinion concerning a welfare request.  The issue was discussed with no decision being made at this time.
8) The bills and payroll for the week ending October 16, 2005 were reviewed and approved.  The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
9) The Board requested that the bids for heating and diesel fuel be re-sent.  There was no response for diesel fuel and one fuel provider had not received the bid package.
The meeting was adjoined at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary