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

estimated at $1,500) pursuant to RSA 31:95-e Acceptance of Personal Property Donated to Towns and Village Districts.

Mr. Childs opened the public hearing at 7:30pm to discuss the donation to the Town of a Utility Shed for use in the operations of the Cemetery. Ray Morelli addressed the Board relative to his and Ms. Morelli’s wish to donate an 8’ x 16’ utility shed for use in cemetery operations. Mr. Morelli explained that the donation had an estimated value of $1,500 and that he would be responsible for all the costs associated with transporting the shed to the site, leveling and preparing the site for the shed, and use of a crane to place the shed on the site. Mr. Childs solicited comments from the public. Hearing none Mr. Sullivan made the motion to accept the donation to the Town of the shed from Mr. & Mrs. Morelli. Mr. Sapia seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. Board members thanked the Morelli’s for the donation. The public hearing closed at approximately 7:35pm.

The Board reviewed a request to have a speed limit and slow children sign posted on Walker Road. Mr. Stewart reported that the signage was missing. The Board directed Mr. Stewart to review the issue of the missing sign and report back to the TA and inform the resident of the intended course of action.

Mr. Stewart reported that the department had installed 150’ of drainage along Salem Road, which should alleviate future winter icing problems. Mr. Sapia inquired about the condition Bryant Woods Road noting he had received several complaints. Mr. Stewart noted that the road was scheduled for maintenance this summer. Mr. Stewart noted that re-striping and repairing alligator cracks in the macadam were also scheduled. Mr. Stewart also noted that Mr. Palmer (Assistant Road Agent) was scheduled for his 6-month raise. The Board noted that a performance review was necessary. The Board agreed to discuss the personnel issue in non-public session.

That TA noted that the agenda packet for this item contained a fax from KNA indicating that all work was now complete on Granite Ridge Road. A copy of the KNA correspondence had been faxed to Summer Kalman so that he could cancel the scheduled trail associated with the bond issue for the road.

The TA reviewed the purchase order for four new pc replacements. The TA explained that the new units would replace two pc’s in the building office noting that one of current pc’s in that office was already deceased. Another one would go into the tax collector’s office and the last one would either replace Elaine’s pc or the assessor’s pc. The current pc’s come with a 17" flat panel monitors. The TA explained that the circuit boards were lead free and each unit had a smaller power supply so energy consumption would be reduced.

The Board reviewed the status of the exemption update noting that most people contacted for the review had replied to the request for information. It was explained that the assessing office conducted a periodic review of existing exemptions to determine continued eligibility in accordance with State proscribed assessing standards.

The Board reviewed a report of timber cut for Map 16 Lot 1 where 288 tons of chips were harvested.

Mr. Sullivan reported on the last JLMC meeting noting that there was a good turnout. He spoke to the concern for building security and employee safety expressed at the meeting. It was noted that several offices contained confidential financial, welfare and health information. Mr. Sullivan asked if it was prudent to restrict public access to the rear entrance of the building. The Board discussed the issue and decided to keep the rear door locked and make that entrance an employee only entrance and monitor the situation. Mr. Sullivan also noted that the Town had received a grant application from the Rockingham Planning Commission for planning assistance.

Mr. Sullivan reported on the Highway Safety Committee decision to recommend a stop sign for at the intersection of the transfer station road and provide a "Children Playing" sign. It was noted that a public hearing would be required for the installation of a stop sign. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to schedule a public hearing regarding the stop sign. Mr. Sapia seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

Mr. Childs made the motion to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II(a) to discuss personnel issues. Mr. Sapia seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. The Board entered into non-public session at approximately 8:10pm

The Board reconvened into public session at approximately 9:40pm. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to increase Troy Palmer’s rate of pay by $1.00 per hour with a performance review to be completed by the department head. Mr. Sapia seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

Mr. Childs explained that the Town Hall’s air conditioning system, reliant upon the heat exchange pump, required repair. He noted the options available and costs. It was agreed that a test bore should be drilled adjacent to the pond. Mr. Sapia made the motion to expend $500 for a test well to be drilled. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous with Mr. Childs abstaining.

There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Sapia made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40pm.

Respectfully,

Russell McAllister

Town Administrator

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Fred Childs, Chair

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Jack Sapia

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Paul Sullivan