1) The Board opened and reviewed four bids for the construction of the basketball court at Carnival Hill.  No decision was made at this time.  The Board will review the bids to see if they comply with the specifications.

2) Jeff Kandt and Spencer Brookes attended the meeting to discuss the purchase of equipment by the town.  They asked if the Board would consider investing in a projector and screen to be used by the Planning and Zoning Boards and Conservation Commission.  After a discussion, it was agreed that the acquisition of this equipment would be beneficial to Town Boards but that the cost should be reflected in the Planning and Conservation budgets.

3) Chairman Rockwood conducted the bid openings for the Architectural work for the addition to the Fire Station.  The following Architectural Firms submitted bids:
1. TMS Architects, Portsmouth  NH
2. Bruce Ronayne Hamilton Architects, New Ipswich, NH
3. The Architecture Department, Nashua,  NH
4. Goudreau & Associates Architects, Chester, NH
5. Banwell Architects, Lebanon, NH
6. Warrenstreet Architects, Concord, NH
7. The H.L. Turner Group, Concord, NH
8. Daniel Scully/Architects, Keene, NH
9. Dennis Mires, The Architects, Manchester, NH
10. Richard Monahon, Jr., AIA Architects, Peterborough, NH
11. Stenbak Design Associates, Inc.
The Board will interview 5 of the 11 companies that submitted bids and then review actual bids and qualifications.

4) The Board reviewed a letter from Attorney Silas Little concerning the cleanup of Lot J-085.  After a discussion of how to proceed Selectman Donovan made a motion to proceed with having the lot cleared and liening the property for the price of the cleanup.  Selectman Condra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.  The issue of the trailer that is on the property.  The Board decided that it could be moved and stored at the Police impound.  Chief Hautanen will be contacted to see if this is possible.

5) Chairman Rockwood informed the Board that the Budget Committee would like to have salary increase recommendations for the Town Department Heads soon.

6) The Board discussed recommendations made by Dennis Markaverich to cut down on heat loss in the town office.  They will meet with Dennis on Friday to discuss his ideas.

7) The Board decided to meet Thursday and Friday with the five architects to further discuss their qualifications.

8) The bills and payroll for the week ending September 20, 2008 were reviewed and approved.

9) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

10) The Board agreed to meet every other week during the month of October.  The dates would be October 6 and 20th.

11) The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:45, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary