March 3, 2008

Approved March 17, 2008

In attendance: Richard Powers and Michael Motherway. Meeting called to order at 7:45 pm. Stefanie Johnstone joined the Board during the discussion with the Conservation Commission.

Executive Session – Employee Review - RSA 91-A:3, II(a) – Fire Department. Michael Motherway moved to go into Executive Session for employee review, seconded by Richard Powers with Powers and Motherway and voting in favor. Chief LeBlanc discussed a personnel issue with the Selectmen with no decisions made. Michael Motherway moved to end Executive Session seconded by Richard Powers with Powers and Motherway voting in favor.

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

Building Inspector – Bill Grant presented two building permits: Lot 3 for Davlynn Development for new construction; and Carpenter, 152 Drinkwater Rd. for a 15kw wind generator. Michael Motherway moved to approve the two building permits as presented, seconded by Richard Powers with both in favor.

Tax Collector – Carlene Wiggin presented a list of outstanding 2005 liens that will be deeded April 2008 if not redeemed and one abatement for Debco Realty Trust, which was approved and signed by the Board. Selectmen also signed for her to proceed with the 2007 liens.

Conservation Commission – Sydnee Goddard and Mary Currier presented a revised Cooperative Agreement relative to the FRLPP, Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program. The Selectmen agreed to sign after Town Counsel reviews and advises.

Assessing Department - Betty Willoughby presented nine LUCTs (Land Use Change Taxes) – eight for Hudson Heights and one for Ramette on South Road.

NEW BUSINESS:

Tax Abatement Form – Mike Schwotzer – postponed – still waiting for Town Counsel advice.

Williams Communication – Michael Motherway moved to approve the purchase of the wireless microphone, stand, and clip, seconded by Richard Powers with all in favor.

NHMA request for litigation funds – contesting using employer funds for medical subsidy-postponed.

Grange Hall – The Selectmen agreed they were pleased with the progress of work and Michael Motherway and Richard Powers will contact the necessary people to move to the next stage.

Town Park – Selectmen discussed that work scheduled is on track and Michael Motherway moved to have Richard Powers sign the voluntary lot merger paperwork for Sawyer Park on behalf of the Board, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Michael Motherway moved to go into Executive Session for a personnel matter, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with Powers, Johnstone and Motherway and voting in favor. Michael Motherway agreed to follow up – no decisions made. Michael Motherway moved to end Executive Session seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with Powers, Johnstone and Motherway and voting in favor.

Michael Motherway moved to go into Executive Session for a welfare application, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with Powers, Johnstone and Motherway and voting in favor. Richard Powers explained that the applicant has not complied with the requirements established. Michael Motherway moved to end Executive Session, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with Powers, Johnstone and Motherway and voting in favor.

Approval of February 4, and 20, 2008 meeting minutes – Michael Motherway moved to approved the minutes of February 4 and 20, 2008 as written, seconded by Stefanie Johnstone with all in favor.

Bills were approved.

Stefanie Johnstone moved to adjourn at 10:17 pm, seconded by Michael Motherway with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise Gregson

Administrative Assistant

Minutes were done from Chairman notes as tapes did not record.