DATE:  November 19, 2007
TIME:  7:00 PM
PLACE:      Town Office
PRESENT: Selectmen Richard D. Rockwood and Daniel E. Donovan, III and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Road Agent Steve Elliott attended the meeting to discuss the issue of replacing bridges.  He stated that there are four bridges that the State of New Hampshire’s Department of Transportation has submitted proposals to be rehabbed or replaced.

1) King Brook Road over King Brook, most traveled road and needs to be rehabbed.
2) Old County Farm Road over Blood Brook, seconded most traveled and needs to be replaced.
3) Stage Coach Road over Burton Pond Outlet, needs replacement.
4) Frye Mill Road over Burton Pond Outlet, needs replacement.
 
Steve stated that the Bridge Capital Reserve Fund consists of approximately $80,000 as of this year.  It is estimated that the town’s portion of the bridge replacements and rehab work would be approximately $121,000 at 2007 prices.  If the town were to apply for State Bridge Aid in March, the money would be available in 2013.  Discussion ensued as to the condition of the bridges and how long they would be safe for traffic.  The Board agreed that Steve should request $60,000  this year and have more accurate prices next year.

3) The issue of the speed humps was discussed because it seems that there should be more advance warning of the bump rather than a sign at the hump.  It was also agreed that some type of caution warning could be painted on the road.  It was also agreed that the three crosswalks will be painted red but that the painting will be done in the spring.

4) The Board agreed that Lot M-045-01 should be taken by tax deed to the town and the taxes abated for other years.

5) The bills and payroll for the week ending November 17, 2008 were reviewed and approved.  The informational material and correspondence were reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 on a motion, with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary