Date:  March 10, 2008
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Richard Rockwood and Daniel Donovan, III and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Road Agent Steve Elliott attended the meeting to discuss the budgetary issues that have resulted from the stormy winter we have had.  He informed the Board of what he has spent so far and how it effects the budget.  The end result is that he would like to ask for the money to cover the additional expense on the floor at the town meeting.  Selectman Rockwood stated that he would like to address the issue later in the meeting.

2) Dawn Tuomala attended the meeting to inform the Board that she and Chief Hautanen have completed their study of the existing street lights and lights at intersections.  They are recommnending18 new lights on existing poles.  She presented a spreadsheet reflecting the rate, lamp wattage, type, output and cost per month of the present lighting.  She then showed the board what the proposed new lamps would generate for cost and more powerful light.  The estimated savings would be $8,072.  Dawn is going to speak to Fire Chief Ray Dick for his approval.  The Board gave Dawn permission to go ahead with working with Public Service to expedite the project.

3) Eric Staplefeld of 10 Maple Street attended the meeting to ask the Board if they could do anything to stop the flow of water from his neighbor’s property to his.  Last year it caused extensive flooding and has already this spring.  He is afraid that when it rains again and snow melts he will be continually flooded.  Discussion of what could be done to alleviate  this problem were discussed.  Selectman Rockwood stated that the solution to the problem was working with his neighbors because it is not a town owned pond that is causing the flooding.  The only thing the town could do is write a letter to his neighbor encouraging them to do the right thing and help fix the problem.

4) Selectman Rockwood opened discussion on increasing the Highway Department’s budget.  The issue was discussed and as a result, it was agreed that the Selectmen would recommend an additional $25,000.00 to be raised on the floor at town meeting.

5) The Board reviewed a quote from Compucare for a new backup system for the new computer.  The Board asked that a representative from Compucare come to the next Selectmen’s meeting to explain the quote.

6) Mr. Rockwood and Mr. Donovan reviewed the warrant articles in preparation for the town meeting on Friday, March 14, 2008.

7) The payroll and bills for the week ending March 10, 2008 were reviewed and approved.

8) Correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

9) The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:20 pm.

Respectfully Submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary