BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December 12, 2007
Selectmen Present: Michael Methe, Chmn., Thomas Parker, & Carmen Yon
Chairman Michael Methe opened the meeting at 9:00 AM
PRIMARY:
*** NON – PUBLIC PERSONNEL
At 9: 05 AM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe –
Yes., Mr. Yon - Yes
At 9:20 AM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
9:15 MEET WITH JEREMY LAPLANTE – STATE OF NH HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. LaPlante did not attend this
meeting.
9:30 MEET WITH WAYNE KASSOTIS, POLICE CHIEF – NON-PUBLIC EVALUATION
At 9: 40 AM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe –
Yes., Mr. Yon - Yes
At 9:55 AM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Chief Kassotis stated that he has obtained standards for a new police facility. Chief Kassotis stated that the State is
requiring that all officers pass a physical agility test every three years. This is something we may need to consider.
Chief Kassotis stated that he has a grant application for facilities. He will look into this.
Chief Kassotis stated that he has budgeted for new software. He would like to have this in place the first of the year.
The company has agreed to install this but not bill until after town meeting. This is about $4800. The board
looked at the police budget, and feel that he will have money left in this year’s budget to pay for this expenditure.
Mr. Parker moved to authorize the payment of this software, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion
passed 3-0. The State has a grant up to $1500 for computer software. Mr. Methe made a motion to authorize
Chief Kassotis to apply for this, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
PSNH site was burglarized three times. They are considering hiring private detail for nights and weekends. Mr.
Parker stated that he would like to make sure if we have an officer on detail, there is another officer on duty for
backup.
*** NON-PUBLIC PERSONNEL
At 10:15 AM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe –
Yes., Mr. Yon - Yes
At 10:205 AM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
*** EMPLOYEE EVALUATION – NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
At 10: 25 AM, Mr. Methe made a motion to go into Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Parker – Yes, Mr. Methe –
Yes., Mr. Yon - Yes
At 10:30 PM. Mr. Methe made a motion to go out of Non-Public Session under RSA 91 A:3 II (a). Mr.
Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
*** PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: This is scheduled for next Wednesday.
*** SIGN CONTRACT WITH AVITAR FOR 2008 ASSESSING SERVICES: Mrs. Thompson spoke with Gary Roberge yesterday. The State is getting very strict in that they require a signed contract for him to do work with the town. Mr. Parker stated that he feels that the board can do some of the abatements. Mrs. Thompson stated that he included this amount but it will be based upon how much time he spends. Mr. Parker moved to sign the contract for 2008 for general assessing and data verification, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0.
*** REQUISITION FROM RECREATION – TENNIS NET POSTS: $474, Mrs. Stark has received three quotes . Mr. Yon moved to approve, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker the motion passed 3-0.
*** EQUALIZATION REPORT FOR STATE OF NH: Reviewed . Mr. Parker will review.
*** ACCEPT DONATION FOR AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Parker moved to accept, the motion was seconded by Mr. Yon, the motion passed 3-0. A thank you note will be send.
*** BTLA NOTICE – FLEUR DE LIS CAMP WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL: Reviewed. Mr. Parker would like to discuss this issue with Gary Roberge from Avitar.
*** STATE OF NH BRIDGE POSTINGS: Reviewed . We are posted properly, a copy has been given to the Road Agent.
*** POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORTS: Reviewed
*** 2008 BUDGET:
*** GRANTS: Mr. Parker would like a letter to all departments that all grant applications and gifts must go
through the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Methe would like to write a policy that an official signature must be signed on
all town documents any one that signs without authority may be terminated. Mr. Parker feels that the Board needs
to know of any matching funds the town would have to spend. Mr. Parker feels that we need to bring the article that
was passed with regard to this issue to everyone’s attention. Mr. Yon agreed, we should send a copy of this article
to all department heads along with a letter explaining the towns position. Mr. Parker stated that all departments
have applied for grants. Mr. Parker moved to send a letter, with regard to this issue, the motion was seconded by
Mr. Yon, Mr. Methe abstained.
*** Mr. Yon moved to seal non-public minutes from today’s meeting, the motion was seconded by Mr. Methe, the motion
passed 3-0.
SIGN:
· Minutes
· Correspondence
· Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests
Mr. Yon moved to adjourn at 11:27 AM, the motion was seconded by Mr. Parker, the motion passed 3-0.
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