DATE:  June 1, 2009
TIME:  630 pm
PLACE: Town Office
PRESENT: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, III, William Condra, Richard Rockwood and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
 

Steve Elliott attended the meeting to inform the Board that he got a letter from the state in reference to the purchase of salt this winter.  The state is suggesting that towns purchase salt under the state bid which would prohibit a town from doing it’s own pricing and could be result in a decrease in supply.  After discussing the pros and cons of the state consolidation, it was decided that Steve would get more information and talk to other towns to get a general consensus of how the salt market will be this year.

Building Inspector Keith Carmen then attended the meeting.  He asked the board for direction because he had a person apply for a building permit after the work had been completed.  The issue was discussed and Selectman Condra stated that he had actually been to the house and had seen what was done.  He recommended that Keith issue the permit and not assess a fine.  The Board agreed.

Keith then asked the Board if they would put some documentation in personnel file that he had been acting Welfare Director and that he filled in for Maria Brown in her absence.  The Board agreed that this would be done.

At 7:00 pm Chairman Donovan made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and convene to a non-public session per RSA 91-A:3,II©.

At 7:15 pm Chairman Donovan called the regular meeting to order.

He then commenced a dialog on the Bennington Battle Trail.  Comments were heard from Mr. & Mrs. Holmes, Lynne Draper and Les Tallarico from the Conservation Commission.  The Board then made the decision to replace the present road sign to a conventional road sign with another sign under it that states “Pass at your own risk”.  The old sign will be repainted and an arrow added pointing to the trail to be placed close to the trail.  Then a “No Parking” sign will be placed at the end of the road to the right of the pond.  It was agreed that no gate would be put at the entrance to the trail at this time.  It was also agreed that there does not need to be any work done on the trail because it is fine as a footpath and easily for hikers to use.

Chairman Donovan the informed the Board that he had been approached by Stanley Young from the Library Board.  He wanted to know about using the land next to Joan Tuttle’s garage for additional parking for the library.  The Board agreed that they didn’t have a problem with the idea but that Stanley should get a letter of permission signed by Ms. Tuttle before proceeding with making more space.

Peggy informed the Board about the two audit proposals that have been received.  Selectman Rockwood stated that the Board should consider not having an audit this year.  He directed Peggy to ask DRA for the RSA requiring that an audit be performed every year.

The Board reviewed a request from a resident on Isaac Frye Highway close to Milford, be paved.  The Board discussed the issue and the resident should be informed that there are no plans to pave Isaac Frye at this time but will be discussed for future plans.

The Board reviewed a request from a local company to have their annual picnic at Carnival Hill.  Approval was given.

Peggy the informed the Board that Town Assessor Todd Hayward stated that he cannot legally change the status of a lot as directed by the Board of Selectmen.  Selectman Rockwood stated that Todd would change it because the Board has voted to change the land from residential to current use and they are the assessors.

Chairman Donovan signed two letters composed by the interim Ambulance Director.  One to the Department of Safety and one to Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

The Board reviewed and singed the following:

1) Letter of Agreement with CEI for the Recycling Center Work
2) Several PSNH Pole Petitions for new poles
3) Two Bridge Applications,  King Brook Road and Old County Farm Road
4) Two sign applications
5) Purchase order for the 2009 police cruiser
6) Two Yield Tax Certifications
7) 6 2008 Abatement requests
8) The bills and payroll for the week ending May 30, 2009

The Board discussed a request from a company to allow them to bring oversized equipment through Main Street rather than going the s-curve and bridge.  The request was denied.

The informational material and correspondence was reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:35, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary