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

Mr. Sapia opened the meeting with a moment of silence.

Wheel Chair Van

The public hearing was opened at 7:30pm. Chief Consentino addressed the Board relative to the funding of the new wheel chair van. The breakout of funding sources is listed in the table below.

Chief Consentino explained that finding an entity to provide a lease proved difficult because of the small amount involved, and subsequently the lease terms proved too costly. Therefore, an outright purchase was recommended to avoid costly financing. It was noted that the cost of the van was provided mainly through donations. Mr. Childs made the motion to approve the purchase of the wheel chair van with the funding, as outlined in the table above. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

Public comment was solicited from those in attendance. Hearing none Mr. Sullivan made the motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. The public hearing closed at approximately 7:35pm.

Chief Consentino asked if the Board had considered the hiring of a custodian for a couple of days a week to help clean the PD. Mr. Sullivan noted that individuals looking for work were often available through the CAP agencies.

Ms. Childs addressed the Board relative to hiring someone to mow the cemetery and keep it presentable. She explained that the position entailed about 20 hoursd per week as scheduled and that the rate of pay was $8:00/hour. All applicants had to be 18 years or older. The Board agreed to advertise the position on cable.

Library Construction Update

Library Trustees addressed the Board relative to the status update of the library project. It was noted that a request for qualifications had been issued and the Trustees had received 17 replies. The advertising of the RFQ was placed in the Dodge Report and NE Construction Summary, too. Atkinson building inspectors had been contacted for their review and input. References were in the process of being reviewed and checked. It was hoped that the Trustees, BoS and Town Attorney would meet to craft a contract and the award of that contract would be by September 1^st. Mr. Childs asked why a new septic design was completed. It was explained that the old septic approvals could not be located in either the State or Town records. Mr. Lamar also added that the design was completed at no cost. Mr. Sapia asked why more bidders were not solicited. It was explained that more bidders meant more time would be added to the project. The Board also requested a cost sheet. Mr. Lamar agreed to furnish one. A healthy discussion ensued. The Board thanked he Trustees for the status update.

The Board briefly reviewed the warrant.

The TA spoke briefly on the status of the library bonds, the rescheduling of perambulation, mosquito season precautions, and a request to review the fire lane observation process with Bill Rollins.

The TA read a list of abatements recommended by the Assessor by map and lot listed in the table below.

The TA noted that the Dog Warrant was available for review and signature by the BoS.

Mr. Jones addressed the Board relative to a request by a contractor, Giles Gagnon, to issue a certificate of occupancy prior to completion of the site work. The Board reviewed and discussed the issue as well as the Engineer’s report on the site condition. It was noted that several drainage issues needed resolution along with a redesign supplied by the contractor’s engineer. Board members expressed their willingness to work with Mr. Gagnon, but he was responsible for completion of the site work and when that was done, reviewed and approved Mr. Gagnon could get his certificate of occupancy.

Ms. Jette spoke briefly to the issue of the ‘dog warrant’ and moved on to inquire about the status of hiring another part-time person in the Clerk’s office. Mr. Childs asked if it made sense to hire a full-time person rather than two part-time people. The Board agreed to look at the resumes and schedule a time to interview the applicants.

Mr. Sullivan asked about the status of the AMR contract. The TA noted that the contract was still with AMR corporate counsel undergoing review. Mr. Sullivan asked about the status of the drilling. The TA agreed to schedule a meeting with Jeffery Quinn to review the issue with the Board.

The Board discussed a couple of sight issues along the roads noting that they were maintained by the State. The Board agreed to have the Road Agent cut brush at the intersections of Academy and East and Leroy and Main.

Mr. Sapia spoke to a future meeting of the Board where they might discuss the difference between PEG and Gov’t Channel cable operations.

There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Sullivan made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Childs seconded. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50pm

Respectfully,

Russell McAllister

Town Administrator

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Jack Sapia, Chair

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Paul Sullivan

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Fred Childs