DATE:            January 11, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Tal Kersh, Chairman; Dave Jenkins, Selectman; Joan Sweeney, Selectman

 OTHERS PRESENT:  Mark Decoteau, Town Manager, Chris Hodges, Director, Department of Safety, David Gyger

Public Hearing on E-911 Street Re-Naming and Re-Numbering

A Public Hearing was held regarding E-911 Street Re-Naming & Re-Numbering.  See separate minutes.

The meeting was called to order at 3:25pm.

Privilege of Floor

None.

Review of December 28, 2005 Meeting Minutes

The Selectmen reviewed the minutes from the December 28, 2005 meeting.  The minutes were approved as presented.

Financial Update

The Board next reviewed the FY06 Budget request.  A public hearing for the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 will be held on January 30, 2006 at 6:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Recreation Department.

Department Head Update

Mark Decoteau updated the Board on the Ice Arena.  The Arena completed the year with a positive net profit.  This is due to the record setting income over the Christmas vacation week. 

The Board also discussed the number of public skate/hockey hours lost due to the tournaments during Christmas week.  Out of the 90 plus hours that the rink was open, only 3 hours were lost. 

Dave Gyger has had discussions with PSU regarding their contract for ice time.  They are currently only willing to sign a five year contract as well as asking for additional locker room space.  The Board has asked that we look at numbers for 5, 7 & 10 year contracts.

  Committee Updates

Marc Decoteau updated the Board on the Transportation Committee.  Russ Miles has accepted the position of Chairman.  The committee unanimously recommended that the Town move forward with the grant application for a pedestrian/bicycle path along Snow’s Brook Road.  The Committee is also happy with the new sign at the entrance to Town.

Correspondence

The Board reviewed the County Update from Bill Gabler.

Old Business

The Board unanimously agreed to accept the E-911 re-naming and re-numbering as corrected.

The Selectmen continued their discussion of the proposed changes to the Water & Sewer Regulations.  They would like a report that captures any residents within 100-150’ of the Town sewer lines. 

New Business

The Board unanimously approved a Veteran’s Tax Credit application for Leonard Emery.  The credit will be effective April 1, 2006.

The Board reviewed and made suggestions for changes to the Domicile Questionnaire.  The questionnaire will be updated and presented to the Selectmen for final review and approval.

Marc Decoteau presented to the Board his list of Goals and Objectives for FY2006.  The Board approved the list as amended.

Privilege of the Floor

Hank Keller asked the Board if they would give consideration for Full-Time Senior Residents to receive a break on their property taxes.  He mentioned that other Towns in the State of New Hampshire are doing this.  The Board will look into this matter and consider at a future date.

John Monteiro asked the Board when the Selectmen Meeting Minutes would be updated on the Town’s website.  It was noted that they had already been updated this week.  He also asked the Board if they would purchase archival albums/supplies so that the historical documents in the upstairs cabinet could be properly displayed/preserved.

John next discussed with the Board his concern regarding the horse droppings within Town.  The Board acknowledged his concern, and will look further into options such as buckets for the horse, or requiring the owner of the Sleigh Rides to clean up after the horses twice per day.

Action Item List

There were no changes to the action item list.

Board Concerns and Directives

Selectman Sweeney has heard concerns from Residents regarding the changes at the Post Office.  Ann Whitehouse will continue to work at the post office, and Amy Morrison will be working part-time to help Ann on busy days, as well as cover her sick/vacation days. 

The Selectmen discussed the sale of the Wig Wag at the post office, and unanimously voted to no longer sell them at the Post Office.  It was decided that the Wig Wag could be posted on the bulletin board.

Non-Public Session

The Selectmen went into non-public session at 5:20pm for the purpose of discussing domicile requests.  They came out of non-public session at 6:20pm. 

 The following domicile requests were approved:

                        A. Singer
                        H. Singer
                        R. Wildes
                        J. Wildes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:32pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Holly A. Burbank

Administrative Assistant