Members Present: Peg Reilly, Cindy Williams and Don Gangemi

Work Session:

Came to order at 5:30 p.m.

Discussion with Doug Paterson regarding possible expansion of recycling programs at the transfer station as well as a restructuring of the fees assessed for the disposal of certain items. Doug suggested $10/cubic yard be used instead of the varying fees for different sized trucks. The other fees are acceptable. Peg asked about the electronics program that is going to go into affect in July. She also asked how Doug determines how much to charge someone. He said he could figure it by eye. Doug said the town is only required to accept trash; all other items are optional. Don asked how the new fee schedule would compare to those being charged now. Doug said it would cost less to get rid of the demo materials. Don then suggested charging $15/cubic yard. Ed Skroback asked the selectmen to remember that an increase in fees increases dumping in areas other than the transfer station. He suggested that the selectmen exact a fine that far outweighs what they would have had to pay to dispose of it properly. Bill Hall said there is a lot of stuff in the container that could be burned. Sheetrock is biodegradable and people should just take care of it themselves. This time of year Doug sends out two containers of construction debris/bulky waste per week.. Cindy asked if the majority of people complain about the fees. Doug said no. Peg said that as a selectman, it is a good fiscal policy, but as a taxpayer she feels that property owners pay high enough taxes and shouldn’t have to pay additional money to get rid of things at the transfer station. Contractors will be charged $5.00 for a 30-day permit. Construction debris/bulky waste will be charged at $12/cy. Doug has collected information from other towns on their fee schedules for electronic items. NRRA will provide containers for the electronics to be stored in. Doug said someone will have to police the program. Don suggested charging $5/unit. The ban on disposing of these items in the compactor goes into effect on July 1, 2007. The container will cost $1225/month rental and $.12/pound will be charged to dispose of the items as well as a $75/haul charge. A new fee schedule will need to be made up to let people know of the electronics program. Doug said he understood that the town would like Advanced Recycling to handle the metal disposal. Peg said it has been discussed. Doug said there is a monthly fee for the container, transportation fee to haul it to Concord and then there is the issue of items that cannot go into the container such as chain link fencing. Doug heard that Boake is trying to sell his truck and that there is a local person that is trying to buy it. That person is Mike Corliss. Waste Management will not haul metal. Advanced can reject the load if there are undesirable items in it. You would also have to have someone police the container. When asked about a burn pile, Doug said it is not advisable.

Came to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Terry Willette

Distribution of Minutes: The minutes of March 29 were distributed.

Approval of Minutes: None

Department Heads: Jeff Cantara: He is about ¾ of the way down Washburn Road putting gravel back on. This project should be done next week. He will then wait to meet with FEMA. Jeff let the selectmen know that he is using good material to fix the roads. There are rumors about that the town is overpaying for the materials. Jeff said that he has been elected to the position and should be trusted to get the best deal for the town. Peg let Jeff know that the board is behind him and he should ignore the rumors. Don told Jeff that he has been voted a budget and he is in charge of the department and should spend the budget in a way that he sees fit. Jeff said the county has been declared a disaster area. George Whittaker said that the governor has put in for all ten counties to be declared. The towns were requested to make sure they have before and after photos so FEMA personnel can see the damage in case they do not get out to the town before the work is completed. George has also asked for $50,000 for water cleanup; i.e. trees and other debris in streams, rivers, etc. The town will receive a letter if the president approves the funds. George does not know when the Feds will be coming to Grafton County; it may not happen.

Frank Hinkle: The parking ordinance is almost done; it will follow along the RSA. Policies and procedures for the police department are being revised. The local records management director for the state asked Frank if the town has a records committee. Frank said that he was not aware that the town had one; this was confirmed by Christie. It is the committee’s responsibility to determine how records are kept, where they are kept, etc. The RSA outlines who is supposed to be on the committee. Frank was upset about some things that have been going on the last few months. He is concerned that some people have come in and tried to micromanage his department. They have come as individuals, not as a board. Frank said there are laws that govern his office and he will follow them. Frank is going to protect his office from these efforts. He feels it is affecting the ability of the department to do their job. He has come in with a cooperative attitude. He is not going to comply, however, unless it is right for the town and right by the law. Cindy asked for examples. Frank said that the issue of the cell keeps coming up. He feels that the cell is there and it should be fixed to comply with regulations. The person from LGC did not convince Frank that the cell is more of a liability to the town than the handcuff bar is. Frank was hired to limit the liability of the town, and he has made suggestions on how to do that. Cindy said that LGC will submit a report of their recommendations and one of them is the installation of cameras. Don Gangemi read the statute regarding the appointment of the chief and his responsibilities. He said it is Frank’s job to run the department. Don explained that one selectman has no authority. The Juvenile Justice Program has sent a letter stating that the town is in compliance with their requirements subject to the completion of some items, which Frank has said would happen. Frank said the department heads know what they are doing and he would like to be left to do his job.

Skip Reilly asked who the person is that came from the insurance company to look at the new building. He was told it was Butch Burbank and Bill Cote. They are risk management people for the Local Government Center, who carry the town’s liability insurance. Jeff said the insurance rep looked at the garage floor that has water on it and said it was no concern of theirs. Jeff stated that three people have fallen down because of that water.

Bonnie and Ron Tourangeau just purchased a property at 264 Karl Gordon Road. They have a problem with culverts in their area and their driveway is being washed out. Jeff recommended that the pipe be changed. The present pipe is 16" in diameter. The "driveway" is a right of way to Boake Morrison’s property. Jeff said the landowner should be brought in to discuss the matter. He also said that before Karl Gordon Road could be upgraded to an extent, that culvert would need to be addressed. George explained that he has been down several times due to flooding issues. More information is needed before the town can make any decisions regarding upgrades to the area.

Purchase Orders and Other Items Requiring Signature:

Evans Tree Service for Fowler River Road approved in the amount of $3500.00.

Alumis Enterprises for $10,250.00 for equipment rental during flood. Christie explained that this
purchase order will be exceeded due to the fact that Alumis is still hauling material for the town.

An intent to cut for AHT Wilson on Poor Farm Road was signed.

A letter was signed and will be sent to Robert Fisher who file for an intent to cut. There are
outstanding property taxes due so Mr. Fisher will be given the opportunity to file a bond or
pay the taxes prior to the intent being approved.

A timber warrant was signed for AHT Wilson.

A timber warrant was signed for Ernie Parmenter.

Two timber warrants were signed for Craig & Cindy Williams.

Follow Ups: None

Classification of Old Roads: Cindy asked Christie to give each selectman a copy of the road listing.
Christie said she does not have one since the move; Peg has one she will bring in to the office. The
selectmen need to review the private and Class VI roads to determine which ones they will allow
building on without any road improvements.

Don Gangemi asked Jeff to come up with a list of projects, materials and equipment that he needs and where those items should be with regard to priority. It will be easier to reply to taxpayers when they ask when a particular project is going to be done.

Public Input:

Don Gangemi asked if Chris Rhude’s tax issues have been taken care of. Christie said that there is still an outstanding balance on the account of Alice Mae Rhude. The property was billed $1800+ dollars and Chris Rhude said it was only supposed to be $1300+ and that is all she paid on it. Perhaps Chris should be brought back in.

Sue Cheney thanked the road crew for getting the roads back into shape so quickly. On King Road there is a dangerous situation with utility wires that Public Service has been called on several times without any result.. Sue explained that more people are interested in joining the discussions regarding a school. Don asked if the AVS is going to be used on community day. Sue said that there will be a group photo set up for 9:30 that morning and anyone who attended the school is welcome to be a part of the photo. The next meeting of the school committee will be held on May 19 at the old town hall.

Christie said that next Wednesday the assessor, Chris Murdough, is going to be here. She will be working with Christie on entering Marlowe Matrix information for current use property owners into the computer. Christie checked with the assessors and there will be a booklet printed with the property values in it. Peg said she would like to see land and building broken out. Next Thursday the selectmen have a meeting with Marie Ross and Bill Gabler at 6:00 p.m.

Bill Hall asked when the assessor is going to come and see his property. Christie was directed to contact Chris Murdough to set up an appointment.

Respectfully submitted,

Christie Phelps, AA

Respectfully submitted,

Christie Phelps, AA