Members Present: Peg Clark and Cindy Williams

Work Session came to order at 5:00 p.m. Bids were received from four firms in response to the town’s RFP for appraisal services. Appointments will be set up for December 28 and January 4. Vision Appraisal submitted a letter stating that they would be unable to bid on the project. The bids were as follows:

Commerford, Nieder & Perkins:

Statistical Update: $9,800

Statistical Update w/further review: $18,000

Cyclical Review: $92,000 ($23,000 each year for 2007-2010)

Cross County Appraisal:

Statistical Update: $39,000 ($31,000 if no taxpayer meetings are held)

Cyclical Review: $80,000

Vincent Appraisal:

Statistical Update: $56,200
Cyclical Review: $196,200

Avitar Associates: For 1/1/2007 through 12/31/2010

Statistical Update: $31,300

2007 General Assessing: $9,000
Cyclical Review: $117,387 with 3% inflation factor

An additional price quote was received for 1/1/2007 through 12/31/2011

Level funding of $37,226 for 4 year project, no statistical review: $148,907

Building Issues:

Keith McBey would like a building closeout meeting next week. When can that happen? Christie
was directed to try to set up a short meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Time should be around 1 p.m.

Window Treatments:

A Rochester firm gave the town a bid of $1395 on the window treatments. Christie needs to check
to make sure it is the same product offered by Budget Blinds.

Inspections on New Building:

Mike Corliss let Christie know that a representative from the NH Fire Marshall’s Office will probably
be coming to do an inspection of the building. Cindy said that Keith did not know of any requirement for
an inspection. Christie thought the NH Building Code stated that public buildings need to be reviewed.

Fellows Turn Around Agreement:

There are still some issues to be worked out; Bob Ramsey reviewed it and said he did not agree with
what was proposed.

Generator:

A proposal was received on the generator. The selectmen will talk with Keith and Chris on Tuesday
about the project.

Health Insurance:

Imaging Module:

Frank has decided to buy the module out of the 2006 budget. In this way the warrant article can be
eliminated.

Revolving Accounts:

Bob Anderson is getting some information on this; Peg gave Christie some paperwork from a
seminar she attended. Peg said that if a revolving account is set up, the town needs to make sure
that the payroll taxes are taken care of if an officer is paid for special duty out of these funds.

Gift Cards:

Gift cards will be given to full time employees at $50; part-time will receive $25. Christie will
make out a check to be signed next week.

Verizon:

Cindy called Verizon today and someone will meet with her to determine if the town’s program
should be changed. There are many more options available for businesses now than before.

Boake Morrison:

A letter to Boake Morrison was signed explaining that the town does not require a permit for the
storage or burying of stumps; however, there may be some state requirements. A fact sheet taken from
the state’s website will be included with the letter.

John Emery:

A letter of clarification will be sent to John Emery explaining the status of his part-time employment
with the town. Should the full-time position be funded at town meeting and should Mr. Emery be the
successful candidate for that position, benefits will begin accruing at that time in accordance with the
town’s personnel policy.

James Apostolos:

Exit Light Inspection:

Tri-State Fire Equipment has submitted a proposal to inspect the exit lights in the town hall. Cindy
said it isn’t necessary; all you have to do it press the button to make sure they are working. This should
be done on a periodic basis.

Outside Lights:

Carol Panaggio asked about lights in the parking lot. She said it is very dark right out there right now
and there should be lighted areas.

Deliberative Session: Came to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance given

Distribution of Minutes: None

Approval of Minutes: None

Department Heads & Committees:

Barbara Emery, Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Money is coming in at a rate of about $50,000/day.
There is approximately $68,000 still remaining on 2005 liens. A balance of $118,000+- remains
due on first issue property taxes. The wider counter has been installed at the tax collector’s office.
The phone system from the state is still pending; the roll up window is still pending.

Fire Department:

The fire department has applied for a grant for personal safety equipment. The amount applied for
is $418.00 with the fire department matching that amount.

Tucker House:

The Tucker House is having an open house on December 16 from 11-4.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase Orders were approved as follows: Northern Tool-$3000; Circle 3 Sand & Gravel-$2400;
Future Supply-$3668.50; Circle 3 Sand & Gravel-$4800 for stone); Pemi Glass-$400; IMC-$4325
Imaging software, Installation & License Fee. Cindy made a motion to approve the purchase orders;
it was seconded by Peg Reilly and approved by a vote of 2-0.

Appointments:

The selectmen signed appointment forms for Ken Patten and Francis Butler to be Deputy Wardens.

Veteran’s Credit:

A veteran’s credit was approved for Shane Cloutier

Abatements:

Abatements were approved for Ronald MacLean, Velma Benton, Shirley Tallman, Marianne
Koehan, Laura Losefsky, James Mead and Richard Kent. With the exception of Mr. MacLean,
all abatements were for inventory penalties incorrectly assessed. Mr. MacLean’s was in reference
to a water easement agreement he has with the town.

Fraser Deed:

The selectmen wished to have the input of the road agent and the planning board chairman before
signing the deed from the Frasers.

Personnel Policy: The selectmen signed the updated personnel policy. It will now be copied and placed
in binders for disposition.

Old Business:

Ongoing items

New Business:

Window Treatments-already discussed

Imaging Module, Generator, Exit Light Inspection and Fraser Deed have already been discussed
Disposition of Budgets: The selectmen determined that departments would be allowed to deplete
their budgets for 2006 on items they had planned to purchase in 2007.

Roger Bedard:

James Apostolos:

James and Erin have an issue with the tax bill. They bought property from Whitney Leggett that
had been subdivided. The second issue bill of 2004 was ripped up by Becky Olney and Mr. Apostolos
was told that he didn’t owe that money; Whitney did. James and Erin bought the property in October
of 2004 and the land that Whitney retained was incorrectly billed to the Apostolos’s. Cindy did some
calculations that showed that Whitney should have been billed an amount of $314.17, leaving an
amount of $2,556.12 for Mr. and Mrs. Apostolos. The interest and penalties to date will be abated, and
Mr. Leggett will be billed for his amount.

Public Input:

Bonnie O’Brien asked about striping in the parking lot. Jeff said it couldn’t be done until next
spring. Bonnie asked for one way signs at least. Jeff is planning on that to happen.

George Whittaker asked for a security code for the town hall. He was told there will be a new phone
line installed for use in the old clerk’s office. When that happens, the security people will return to
hook the new phone line to the security system. The cable connection will also have to be reconnected.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Christie Phelps,

Admin. Assistant