GUESTS: Michael Martinelli, Ginger Essenwine, Forrest Essenwine, Frank Campana, John Jarzombek, Carolyn Jarzombek, Kenneth M. Collins, Steve Elliott, Donald Kosowicz, Betty Kosowicz, Elizabeth Violette, John E. Palmer, Jr., Sherry Butt-Dunham, Ronald R. Violette, Robert Vaughan, Barbara Turkington, Walter Bohlin, Robert McDonnell, Paul Smith, Steve Sarette, Tom Reynolds, George Boucher.

1. The Board of Selectmen’s meeting was held at the Town Office Building. Chairman Slattum commenced the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

2. The Selectmen reviewed and signed manifests totaling $347,323.98; gross payroll of $20,618.21; operating expenses of $326,705.77, ordering the Treasurer to sign checks for the week of November 13, 2000.

3. Public Participation - None

Chairman Slattum moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Nonpublic Session at 6:32 p.m. pursuant to the authority granted in RSA 91-A:3 II(b). Seconded by Selectman Wallace. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Cook - yes; Chairman Slattum - yes; Selectman Wallace - yes. Motion passed unanimously.

In Attendance: Chairman Slattum; Selectman Cook; Selectman Wallace; Laura Petrain, Adminstrative Coordinator, Carl Knapp, Dennis LeBlanc.

Chairman Slattum moved to come out of Nonpublic Session at 6:45 p.m.. Seconded by Selectman Cook. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Cook - yes; Chairman Slattum - yes; Selectman Wallace - yes. Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Slattum made a motion to appoint Dennis LeBlanc to Transfer Station Operator pending satisfactory completion of tests. Seconded by Selectman Cook. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Slattum opened the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m. for the purpose of receiving information and hearing public comment on a betterment assessment petition by the residents of Winter Road area. The hearing was posted in the Weare Town Office, Post Office, Channel 6 Cable TV, and certified letters to abutters and land owners of this road. Chairman Slattum briefly explained the definition of a betterment assessment by saying the State has put in a process for Private Roads and Class VI roads to undergo a process of bringing them up to town standards. Upon the majority of the landowners on that road petitioning in favor of it, the road is surveyed and laid out and the town can take out a bond on behalf of that road. If the bond is approved at Town Meeting, the abutters on the road would have to pay that bond back plus interest to the town. This can be spread out anywhere from one year to ten years. Once the road is up to town standards, the town takes over 100% maintenance of that road.

Dan Kosowicz was asked to speak first. Mr. Kosowicz spoke of the meeting of a year ago and the proposal then. Last year the Winter Road residents were asked to go out and get bids and have the road agent Carl Knapp come out to speak about the issues that needed addressing and what to discuss with contractors involved with the job if done. Mr. Kosowicz discussed the 30 foot right of way that has been there since 1945 when Jedd Height and Howard Foote and Al Warden were the first people to buy on that side of the lake and made the road in. In 1965 it was recorded in Nashua as a subdivision plan. Looking through and doing some work on this subdivision all the lots were divided up in the mid 60’s. Everything was sold and divided right off at that time. There were 9 cottages there at that time. In the mid 80’s Dana Lynn came in and threw up 9 year round homes. The people on Winter Road began to inquire what the cost would be to make the road better. They are looking to have the town look at this whole project and see if feasible to proceed. The majority of the people are willing to do what it takes to bring the road to specs, but at the same time want it to remain a dead end and not become a branch off onto some other road. In the petition it is stated they would like it to remain a 30 foot road way. Carl Knapp was asked about this and Dan stated at that time Carl saw no problem with this. Carl said what would have to be done was 20 foot pavement, 4 feet on each side of gravel, and then easements for a drainage ditch if was deemed necessary. Selectmen Cook asked about going to a 50 foot right of way and its effect on the homes on the road. A map was requested to point out the area and the difference between a 30 and 50 foot right of way. Last year Doug Hatch stated that each parcel owner owned up to the middle of the road, which Dan stated is not correct. Each owner has boundaries and individual lots that do not include any of the 30 foot right of way. Selectmen Cook asked if there were any homes close enough to the road to be affected by the increase in right of way if they went in that direction. Mr. Kosowicz said he could not speak for them on this issue, it would have to posed to each owner to voice their own opinions. Selectman Cook asked about provisions being made for a turn around for the Town trucks. An area 24 feet deep by 50 feet long will be needed for the turn around and this piece of land will have to be deeded or an easement issued to the Town.

Selectman Cook asked the purpose to upgrade the road. Mr. Kosowicz again states the increase from cottages to now 17 year round homes and the factors of maintenance and safety being the key reasons. Right now what is happening is that out of the 17 homes, there are a handful that keep up the maintenance on the road such as gravel and winter sand and plowing. Selectman Cook asked about the 11 vacant lots still remaining there. Mr. Kosowicz stated that some of the people that own houses there may also own empty lots as well. A lot of the lots were sold off to people out of state for retirement when first divided. Potential is there for even more new homes if the road is brought up to Class V standards. The lots are being assessed now as back lots, if the road is brought up to Class V standards they would then be considered buildable lots and be taxed differently. Selectman Cook asked Carl if he had seen the package that Naomi Bolton put forth of preliminary figures of $185,000.00, which would come out to $618.00 per year for 10 years, per lot owner. Mr. Kosowicz feels that is a lot higher then what they had originally presented. This is only a rough idea, no one will know until it actually goes out for bid. Chairman Slattum reminded Mr. Kosowicz that each lot is assessed equally and if you own multiple lots you will pay for both lots, but only sign the petition once. The Town has a rough estimate right now of $600.00 per lot. Selectman Cook asked for clarification of the 35 lots that Mr. Kosowicz says is in that area. Selectman Cook counts 29 lots. There is a right of way to Therber Road which comes into question as to those owners involvement and voting rights on the petition.

Selectman Wallace asked about children in school on that road. It was stated at this time there are about 7 or 8 of them. Carl Knapp was asked to speak on a few issues. One being the fact that the town will not be doing the work on this road in respect to the upgrade. The Town would oversee part of the operations to see that it was satisfactory for future maintenance purposes. There were preliminary talks about the town being involved, but they have their hands full right now. Chairman Slattum asked about the 50 foot right of way. Carl said that the majority of the upgrades done recently have been 33 feet. He is not particularly in favor of a 24 foot wide road, but it can be done. As far as maintenance would go, if the road were brought up to Class V standards it would add ½ mile of road to the Town’s maintenance inventory. It is going to cost minimum of $500.00 a year for salt if paved. The question of salt so close to the lake was raised. Carl states they have always salted Reservoir Drive and it is only 10 feet from the lake. Chairman Slattum asked if there were any questions for Carl. There were no questions, so Chairman Slattum moved to the issue of opposition to the betterment assessment.

Mr. John Palmer stands to speak in opposition. He lives at the very end of Winter Road. He feels the people really do not realize the impact in what will happen if this road is upgraded and opened up. Mr. Palmer feels the petition is defective as far as compliance with the statute. The statute puts the proceeding under RSA 232:8, which requires there be a public necessity for the town to take on a road project like this and do the betterment assessment project. Mr. Palmer feels the road is in entire better condition most of the time then some of the town roads and certainly most of the roads around the lake. So in Mr. Palmer’s opinion especially in comparison to the other roads around the lake area that as far as necessity Winter Road would be one of the last ones that the town should see a necessity to do this for. It also seems clear to Mr. Palmer on the petition that what is being asked is that the town finance and essentially supervise and in effect accept a sub standard road. Mr. Palmer feels that the petition is inconsistent on its face. On the one hand it is asking to be approved as a Class V road, but it is asking that it be built as a sub- standard road. It should not be done both ways. The next concern goes to the question of once it is done with one private road, the Town opens up a whole can of worms as far as other private and class VI roads in town, especially if it is done as a sub-standard road. Then the town as far as its master plan and budgeting is faced with enormous problems. The Town would then be putting itself in the business of financing upgrades of private roads. Going specifically to the Winter Road issue, there are approximately 14 private and class VI roads going around the lake alone. The issue of culverts, there would potentially be 56 culverts all draining into the lake. Also the potential of salting all the roads around the lake if they come to the point of being paved as well. The quality of the lake will certainly not improve. Mr. Palmer does not believe the town should be in the position of financing and upgrading private roads. Mr. Palmer sees no good reason for the town at this point to be improving or financing Winter Road on this basis and asks that the petition be denied.

Chairman Slattum read the denial of the petition process. There is a process in place that once the hearing is done and the residents/abutters affected by this don’t feel they want to proceed they have 10 days from the public hearing which would be by the close of Wednesday, November 23, 2000 to turn a petition into the selectmen to not conditionally lay out Winter Road. Chairman Slattum asked if there were questions of Mr. Palmer. Selectman Wallace asked if Mr. Palmer were familiar with any of the cases in the handout to the Board from the N.H. Municipal Association. His familiarity is only through the handouts as well. Mr. Palmer is not suggesting that the town just ignore and bury these ideas of improvement, cause there are some health and safety issues that will need to be dealt with down the road. Mr. Palmer does not feel the town is in the position yet with either coordination of the Planning Board or the ZBA and he understands they are starting now to revise the Master Plan.

Mr. Ronald Violette stands to speak. He is an owner of 24 of Winter Road, but is not a resident any longer. Mr. Violette is in favor of the improvement mainly for the issue of safety for the 13 full time residents. Mr. Violette wanted to be sure to thank Carl for all of his help in answering questions asked of him. Mr. Violette states that they are not asking the Town to appropriate the money. The residents on Winter Road will pay the money with interest. Mr. Violette stated he has been called in the past by oil trucks trying to deliver oil to houses on the road and asking for the road to be plowed in order to get to them. Mr. Violette questioned a previous town road agent about what would happen if anyone needed an ambulance on Winter Road. Mr. Violette was told that the town barn would have to be called to take a plow out and clear the road for the ambulance to get there. Mr. Violette feels the issue of salt running into the lake is a cop out. From Lakeshore Drive to the dam, all the salt that is put onto Reservoir Drive, which has got to be about 2 ½ miles all goes into the lake. We are talking about 3/10^th of a mile on Winter Road and 4 culverts. The question asked about the distance of 200 feet between the road and the lake is the narrowest part. There are some places that are 200 - 400 feet between the road and the lake given plenty of area for absorption before the run off would reach the lake. The residence are talking about 30 foot right of ways. The upgrade would pave 22 feet and have 4 feet on each side. The main issue is safety and being able to get oil delivery and ambulances down that road. In closing Mr. Violette reiterates that what is being asked is that the Town let them get a bond and let them put this road in and they will pay the bond and the interest on it.

Chairman Slattum asked if there were any questions of Mr. Violette. Selectman Wallace asks Mr. Violette about the money put in to this point by the residents now. Selectman Wallace asked about winter maintenance and the responsibility of the current residents to get the needed vehicles through there. Mr. Violette said a kitty was started to pool money to bring someone in to sand, trim trees, repair culverts, etc. When Mr. Violette built his house in 1980 he felt he had damaged a part of the road, he took it upon himself to repair it. Selectman Cook asked if Mr. Violette realized when moving onto a private road he was aware at that time the responsibility of maintenance. Mr. Violette states he absolutely knew at the time of moving here that it was a private road and there would be expense to it. Mr. Violette did not realize though that there would be some people on the road that would not pay their share.

Forrest Essenwine stands to speak at this point. He is struck by the fact that private roads have always been a thorn and people have built on them knowing they are private. At one time they were asked to sign a waiver with the Town absolving the Town of any liability for emergency personnel, etc. Then after there for a while and more people have moved in, it becomes a safety issue, which the Town knew in the first place and was the basis for having the waiver papers signed. The fact of the matter is these roads have been built on knowing they are private and accepting of that. The statement made by some that they pay taxes so are in a sense funding the ability of the town to maintain these roads is not totally accurate. Yes they do pay taxes, but they pay at a lower rate then people on a maintained road. Mr. Essenwine feels that if the roads are to be upgraded then they should be done so to the specs of the town. If they are not able to meet those specs, he doesn’t feel it is right to the Town to grant variances, so to speak to build a sub-standard road. If you make exceptions for one, you better be ready to make exceptions for everyone else and you will be right back to where you were before, a bunch of sub-standards roads all over town. Mr. Essenwine asks the Board to think very strongly and debate very carefully in all the issues involved and all the ramifications involved with this proposal and come to the proper decision.

Mr. Walter Bohlin stands to speak. He feels the reason for having a town government and providing services like school is to have one organization that maintains everything to a certain degree of standard. The residents on Winter Road rely on the good graces of certain people who have been there to take care of this maintenance. Mr. Bohlin feels that if the road is upgraded and the residents taxes go up in accordance with the change then it all equates in the end. It is a matter of fairness. Either getting the upgrade and having the Town maintain or giving them taxing authority to tax the people on the road and maintain it themselves.

Mr. Violette briefly rebuts and again states that they are not asking the Town to give them any money, but asking the Town to let them go on for a bond that they will pay for with interest and also the assessment of all that property will go up and clearly pay for the maintenance needed on that road after it is built.

Carl Knapp said it will not be a sub-standard road. The gravel, the crush , the pavement, the culverts, everything that is in the current sub-division regulations now would still stand. The 12" of gravel, the 6" of crush, the 3" of pavement; replace every culvert on the road with proper culverts. The biggest item is the right of way width. That is why maintenance easements were suggested. The other thing is width of the pavement, the 22 feet of pavement versus 24 feet. The 4 feet on each side is current regulation. Grades would have to be met still, so all in all it will not be substandard. Carl wanted to clear up the amount of $500.00 being thrown around. That is the cost of just the salt alone for the road. The actual maintenance of that road in a year’s time would be $2000.00. Selectman Wallace asked Carl what the projected life would be of the brand new paved road before the town would have to repair for cracks, etc. Carl said that typically on New England roads that within 10 years there would be some pavement maintenance. On the average would be shoulder work and seal coating.

Chairman Slattum reminds everyone that they have 10 days from the public hearing to turn in a petition to not conditionally lay out Winter Road if you so wish. Otherwise, two weeks from today the Board will address whether or not to go forward and to put it on the warrant for the March election. If the Board votes against they can still have a petition article where they would get 25 citizens of the Town of Weare’s registered voters on top of the 16 they have and put it on the ballot themselves.

Selectman Cook asked if a 50 foot right of way would be acceptable to the residents. Mr. Kosowicz could not give an answer on that. What he would like to know is about the homes that are not actually attached to Winter Road but get to their homes over Winter Road. Is it fair that they are not included in the betterment assessment? Mr. Kosowicz needs a number in which to be able to spread the money out evenly and still question the three homes that have a right of way through, but do not abut the road. The issue of grand fathering was raised. Mr. Essenwine clarified the fact that as the road stands it is grand fathered, but if upgraded to a Class V road it is considered a brand new road and there is no grand fathering situation. Selectman Wallace said these folks really need some cost estimates. Chairman Slattum would like to schedule this issue again in two weeks and maybe in the meantime Naomi Bolton can get together with Craig Nichols and determine what each lot will be taxed. Selectman Cook again brought up the matter of the vacant lots and the value change they could incur.

Chairman Slattum closed the Public Hearing at 8:29 p.m. The issue of Winter Road is to be discussed again on December 4^th at 7:00 p.m.

7. PARKS & RECREATION

Skateboard Park - Tom Reynolds went down the list of items why they decided against taking over the skateboard park. 1. Other projects, 2. Funding, 3. Help - volunteer commission.

1. Projects: The Bolton land field development and its fund raising. The gazebo is in need of repair. The status of Purington Field is unknown at this time. The insurance did their inspection, but left it pretty open ended and wanted more involvement with the State. They would like to put a water source with a sprinkler system at Ineson Field. There are pipes in the ground already. At some point they would like to get money put away to resurface the tennis courts. Also the erosion at Chase Park needs to be addressed at some point.

2. Funding: Is always an issue.

3. Help: There is only a part time director who they would like to change to straight time at some point. Tom feels it would be in the best interest of the Town to get an insurance company to inspect the skateboard park. Selectman Wallace said he would like Parks & Recreation to make the skateboard park a priority and doesn’t feel it should be a huge burden based on what has been said so far. Selectman Wallace feels the park is in good condition. There are parts of it that are not, but the tar is in good condition. The actual structure is what Mr. Reynolds questions as far as safety. Selectman Wallace does not think there is any liability on the part of the Town for the park legally since it is considered a public park. Trash clean up was briefly discussed. Selectman Wallace emphasized that they are not asking the Parks & Recreation Department to do a complete overhaul at this time on the park, but to just take it over. Chairman Slattum would like the insurance company to have some input into taking over the park to make sure there were certain precautions and safety issues taken care of. Selectman Cook is willing as long as the Board is willing to start a Capital Reserve Fund to put some money into the park to invest into it a little each year.

Mr. Reynolds said the Parks & Recreation voted unanimously at their last meeting to not take the park over, so the only thing he can do at this time is to put it back on the table at the next meeting for reconsideration. Chairman Slattum asked if they had adequate funding if that would sway them a little. Adequate funding would entail payment for someone to clean up and monitor the area. There was some talk about enforcement of posted rules and was pointed out that would fall under the same as any of the other areas and be the responsibility of the police department.

Chase Park Erosion - Currently there are two Capital Reserve Funds, one for town ball field improvement and one for recreational field development with a total of about $44,000.00. Mr. Reynolds said that as it stands now that money would be slated for the new fields proposed and more money would still be needed for the gazebo and for erosion. The erosion of Chase Park will involve an engineering firm to come in and draw up a plan. The researching and costing of this erosion correction would be part of the Parks & Recreation’s Capital Improvements program. Selectman Cook asked that the Parks & Recreation committee do some work on getting estimates and details on just what is needed so that funds can be set up.

Budget outline - The budget went up considerably and was due to the $10,000.00 line for the gazebo, which on further investigation that line will have to come out and the Capital Reserve will have to be started. The gazebo after only one quote is in the $16,000.00 range to fix. Wages have also gone up with increase in wages to returning employees. The weather played a factor in the wage line this year. Utility costs and contract services have also increased, so reflects in the budget. Rubbish removal has increased considerably. Tom is hoping to join Chase Park and Supplies into a general Supply line. Water Safety line is a $4,000.00 line and in the past it has just been awarded to whoever, just to run the swim program and the costs associated to run that. This year they found someone with a lifeguard and a swim program certification, hired her at an hourly rate to do both things. Tom is hoping she will come back again next year. Senior Citizen Activities line in the budget is out of the control of the Parks & Recreation Commission. The money is used by the Happy-Weare-ites for activities and transportation. There was some discussion as to why this line was in the budget for the Parks & Recreation Commission and not in the Board of Selectman’s budget. The Parks & Recreation Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 and Mr. Reynolds will by the end of the week redo the budget sheet and submit an updated one with changes brought up tonight. They will discuss the skateboard park and what to do with that. They will address the Capital Reserve Funds and make the adjustments and getting them into the Planning Board by the end of next week.

Purington Ball Field – Mr. Reynolds has been receiving complaints that things are not being done, so a line has been added to the budget for the purpose of the fields. Mr. Reynolds would like to rename the line item as Recreational Fields instead of as just Ball Fields. There is a ten year lease on the lower field at the school which is up this year. It was a warrant article back in 1990. Selectman Cook believes there is a plan on file that details all of this. The Commission is in the process of researching this paperwork and plan. All the small items brought up by an insurance report have been fixed at the field. Items left to do are moving the fence as requested and the matter of doing a soils test.

Granite Bank - Selectman Wallace said he spoke with the manager at Granite Bank. They would like to come in at some point and talk to the Board about investment opportunities. Selectman Cook spoke on the investment policy and RSA 41:29 relating to duties and the Town Treasurer. It states that atleast yearly the selectman shall review and adopt an investment policy for the investment of public funds in conformance with the provisions of applicable statutes. Selectman Cook will discuss with Elayne Pierson more on this issue and also about request for proposals to see if we are receiving the best services at the most economic rates at this time.

Treasurer - There was some discussion about Don Thomson, Treasurer being out of state from November until April and just how much Elayne Pierson as deputy could do in the above mentioned matter of request for proposals for banking services to the Town and also the investment issue. The matter of his salary while he is away was discussed as well and how he keeps up to date on matters happening in town. Mr. Thomson and Ms. Pierson are in constant contact through computer communication, so Mr. Thomson is kept very up to date on all matters.

Infrastructure Plan - Selectman Wallace feels the Board, in preparation for March, should come up with an infrastructure plan. They have talked about the safety complex, needs for the town office building, and also needs of the gazebo and skateboard park. A goal or plan is needed that the town can work towards. This goal and plan would go hand in hand with Economic Development. At this time there is 1.8 million dollars in the general fund and of that $600,000.00 has been slated for the safety complex. If this is not passed, Selectman Wallace feels something should be done with even a portion of the money. One example could be funding other projects with the town and its committees. There was some discussion on the $50,000.00 that was raised last year for the Town Hall and the potential of raising another $50,000.00 this year for needs of the Town Office or whatever other project. And also discussion as to what hopes are for the Town Hall and its use through gatherings and shows.

Personnel Policy - Selectman Wallace brought up having an outside company come in again to go over the employees duties and their job descriptions. A previous quote had been given of $10,000.00 to do this. Selectman Cook suggested just having them do the job descriptions and not the personnel policy since that had just been done recently in- house.

Growth in Town - Selectman Wallace would like the Board to discuss how to handle growth in town and distribute that philosophy to the other Boards. And also to work together as a town to decide where to go with it. Possibly have a public hearing and get people’s opinions on growth and where they think they want to go with that. Selectman Cook expressed this all tying in to the Master Plan as well and maybe needing someone to come in and facilitate the meeting. Another option was suggested by Selectman Wallace of putting questions on the ballot to get feedback from people that may not attend a meeting that could potentially draw a very small attendance. There was some discussion of accepting the fact of remaining a rural bedroom community or trying to attract some industries. Selectman Wallace doesn’t feel there has been much effort made in trying to attract industry to the town. The wants of the majority of the town are not known in regards to growth, but needed in order to establish a plan.

Building Permits - Selectman Cook expressed his belief that there were on average 60 new home permits a year and was made aware this week that was too high a yearly average. As of the end of October there are 47 new single family homes this year.

State of NH - Selectman Cook mentioned a letter sent to Chairman Slattum in reference to the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission’ 10 year Transportation Improvement Program. According to the letter during the month of October and each even numbered calendar year they are looking for projects from each regional planning commission. From the initial solicitation of projects to the final approval it takes almost two years. The letter was written to seek input in preparation of this ten year program. A response is sought by December 31, 2000. Chairman Slattum would like to make sure that Carl Knapp sees this letter. Selectman Cook suggested asking for sidewalks. There was brief discussion about this being a good idea.

Lindsey Lane - Selectman Cook said he was made aware of an issue with a cistern on Lindsey Lane. Currently there are cistern specifications and a meeting is already planned with the Board of Firewards and Planning Board to address these specifications. This issue on Lindsey Lane is a good example as to why the town needs to adopt the specs. The cistern in process on Lindsey Lane compared to the plan submitted has many faults. First issue being the vent pipes. According to item #11 on the specs it is supposed to be schedule 40 steel pipe and on the plan they have schedule 40 PVC. A question was raised about the recourse that the town has if these plans have been stamped and approved, but do not meet specifications set forth. Selectman Cook feels these plans should never have been stamped approved by Everett Stone, Code Enforcement Officer for various reasons. This cistern is probably 75% completed by now and definitely not being constructed as needed. Distance from the road of the suction pipe is also not to spec. The pipe is supposed to be 15 feet off the road to allow for the fire trucks to get off the road some as to not block passage. There is a meeting planned on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 between the developer, fire department representative and Everett Stone. There was an excavation inspection done at the beginning of June that was not to spec yet the developer was allowed to continue. The Board will wait to see what results from the planned meeting.

Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Selectman Cook moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the CFNH worker’s compensation extension until the year of 2003. Selectman Wallace seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Gravel Reclamation - Gary Fitzgerald is looking for a building permit on Old Town Road. Everett Stone issued a memo to the Board asking if this lot has been considered reclaimed yet. Chairman Slattum states that they have never declared anybody reclaimed until grass is grown.

10. OLD BUSINESS

Department Revenue Administration - The appeal of the School was denied by the DRA so the tax rate remains the same. Tax bills have been printed and paperwork submitted to the Board for signature to revise the date of the Warrant.

Gravel - Selectman Wallace mentioned renewals and the need of operators to reapply. Also of the Board’s responsibility to notify the operators by a specific time of any problems in the operation. Selectman Cook asked if there was a list of all the active pits at this time.

Meeting Minutes - Chairman Slattum makes a motion to accept the meeting minutes of November 6, 2000 as written. Selectman Cook seconded. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.

Manifests - Chairman Slattum moved to approve and order the Treasurer to sign combined manifests totaling $347,323.98. Seconded by Selectman Cook. The motion passed unanimously.

Projects - Selectman Cook presented a running total of some projects that might want to be undertaken before year end of $26,340.00. These projects consist of a software license for a program for Craig Nichols, a program for Jack Sheehy in the amount of $1016.15, 24 port hub in the amount of $500.00, user license for Novell Network of $325.00, tape drive of $1300.00, town clerk workstation $1400.00, heater for highway garage $5700.00, Centrex phone system of $10,000.00, laptops $4500.00, and Naomi Bolton’s workstation $1400.00. The issue of computers for the cruisers was brought up as a continued discussion from the previous week’s meeting.

11. NONPUBLIC SESSION

Selectman Cook moved that the Board of Selectmen enter into Nonpublic Session at 11:15 p.m. pursuant to the authority granted in RSA 91-A:3 II(c). Seconded by Chairman Slattum. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Cook - yes; Chairman Slattum - yes; Selectman Wallace - yes. Motion passed unanimously.

In Attendance: Chairman Slattum; Selectman Cook; Selectman Wallace; Laura Petrain, Administrative Coordinator, Chief Myles Rigney.

Chairman Slattum moved to come out of Nonpublic Session at 12:15 a.m. Seconded by Selectman Cook. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Cook - yes; Chairman Slattum - yes; Selectman Wallace - yes. Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Slattum moved to seal and restrict the minutes of the Nonpublic Session pursuant to the authority granted in RSA 91-A:3 III. Seconded by Selectman Wallace. A vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Slattum moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:16 a.m. Seconded by Selectman Wallace. The motion passed unanimously.

A True Record

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Tina Morrison

Transcribed from Tapes