Present: Jack Sapia, Chair, Paul Sullivan, Fred Childs (Selectmen) and Russell McAllister (Town Administrator).

The Board observed a moment of silence.

The Chair acknowledged Representative Jim Garrity. Representative Garrity announced the Atkinson Energy Fair that would be held on October 27^th from 9:00am through 1:00pm at the Community Center. Energy saving ideas would be highlighted.

Chief Consentino addressed the Board relative to a withdrawal of $2,068 for the following items:

Public comments were solicited. Hearing none the meeting was closed at approximately 7:35pm.

Chief Consentino provided a brief schedule of upcoming events noting that the senior flu vaccine clinic was being held on October 27^th from 10:00am through 2:00pm at the Community Center. A homeowner’s gun course was also being offered through the department on November 2^nd from 7:00pm through 10:00pm.

Mr. Sapia explained that the Board would be holding a non-public session to discuss personnel issues. Mr.Sapia next made the motion to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II(a) to discuss personnel issues. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. The Board entered non-public session at approximately 7:40pm.

The Board re-entered the public session of the meeting at approximately 8:20pm. Mr. Sapia noted that the board had discussed an employee complaint and will respond to the complainants. He also noted that he would not be entertaining any discussion about employee issues discussed in non-public session.

Library Construction Update

Library Trustees Kaye Galloway and Eleanor Fuerer provided the Board with s construction status update for the Library project and invited the Board members to a Wednesday meeting of the Library Trustees scheduled for 6:30pm.

Notice of Violation – Edmondson Family Revocable Trust

Mr. Kirsch addressed the Board about a violation relative to the above captioned noting that an illegal apartment was in use above the garage. Mr. Kirsch suggested a per day fine for the violation of the Town Ordinance as a means of having the property owner come into compliance. Mr. Sullivan noted that he was uncomfortable doing so at this time given the circumstances. It was noted that the house had been destroyed by fire and the owner had a permit to rebuild the house. Mr. Childs also felt disinclined to pursue action at this time given the circumstances, as did Mr. Sapia. Mr. Kirsch next addressed the issue of DeNapoli and the stonewall. The Board explained that it was their understanding that Mr. Stewart would be working the details out with the property owner.

Police Department

The Board reviewed the police department budget. Discussion over labor costs, COLA’s and contract provisions governing labor increases were reviewed, along with maintenance items, utility and telecommunications costs. The increase over the previous year was $14,770, or approximately 2%. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to preliminarily approve the PD Budget in the amount of $768,791. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

The Board next reviewed the Elderly Affairs budget were there was an increase of approximately $5,200 which represented increases in labor costs from $15,300 to $19,300 along with fica/medicare costs, too. The program success and increase in use was discussed as well. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to preliminarily approve the Elderly Affairs budget in the amount of $23,050. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

Lt. Baldwin spoke about the department’s participation in the Southeastern Tactical Response Team noting that the department had joined in 2006 and that dues were waived for that year. Annual membership dues were $5,000. Some discussion ensued with respect to placing the costs in either a warrant article or within the operating budget with a consensus being that membership dues should be placed as a warrant article the first year and then included as part of the operating budget. Additional technical issues discussed included software for the Car 54 Program and the wireless cards, router, and maintenance fees associated with SPOTS access. Those costs were projected to run $2,200 to $2,600 annually.

The Board next revisited the Hearse House repair bids noting that they had received another bid from Labor Source for $2,495. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to award the repair work for the Hearse House to Randy Bishop for $1,260.

PD Prosecution Contract

The Board reviewed the annual prosecution contract for the Police Department wherein surrounding police departments pooled their funding to hire a single prosecutor to handle police cases. The annual amount was $13,912.93. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to approve the contract for the annual amount to be paid at a monthly amount of $1,159.41. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

The Board reviewed a veteran’s exemption for Map 22 Lot 81. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to approve the $250 Veteran’s Exemption for Map 22 Lot 81. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

The TA noted that an in individual had applied to the Conservation Commission to become an alternate member of the conservation commission. The Board considered the appointment but asked that the Conservation Commission respond to the request and note the appointment period and length.

Mr. Childs announced that the Household Hazardous Waste Day was scheduled for October 20^th and the Sanborn Regional High School from 9:00am through 1:00pm.

Mr. Stewart addressed the Board regarding the paving schedule noting that there was approximately $30,000 left in the paving line. Much debate and discussion ensued over the roads that should be paved and shimmed. Completion of Newbury Drive and Upper Maple made the most since given the proximity of both roads to one another and the amount of funding left.

Mr. Childs addressed the budget schedule noting that he would get the Budget Committee’s review schedule to the TA so that department heads could present budgets to the Board prior to the Budget Committee.

Mr. Sullivan spoke to the issue of a right to know policy and asked if the TA could research the same. The TA agreed to do so.

Mr. Sullivan addressed the need for the Board to act on repairs for the police station roof noting that they had a $500 bid for repairs for the work. Mr. Childs asked to review the issue by inspecting the roof himself.

The Board acknowledged Mr. Acciard who inquired about the status of his employee complaint. The Chair explained that the Board had reviewed the complaint and that they would respond. The Chair also explained that the Board was not at liberty to discuss employee issues.

The Board acknowledged Ms. Zaremba. Ms. Zaremba complained about the lack of progress she had so far seen regarding the installation of the panels. The Board explained that the amended stipulation was before a judge awaiting his/her approval. Heated discussion ensued around the issue regarding court orders, their relevance, town votes, the will of the voters and the role of the courts.

Mr. Kaye addressed the Board by inquiring about the status and outcome of his employee complaint. The Chair explained that the Board had reviewed the complaint and that they would respond. The Chair also explained that the Board was not at liberty to discuss employee issues.

There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Childs made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The evening portion of the meeting concluded at approximately 10:50pm.

Respectfully,

Russell McAllister

Town Administrator

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Jack Sapia, Chair

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Paul Sullivan

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Fred Childs