Date:  November 24, 2008
Time:  7:00 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present:  Selectmen Richard Rockwood, Daniel Donovan, III and William Condra and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Maurice Guay, Bruce Guay and Consultant Richard Plehn attended the meeting to discuss the status of the permit to run the incinerator with the Department of Environmental Services.  Mr. Plehn explained the requirements of the permit and the necessary reports to go with the permit.  He assured the Board that the permit would be completed in time to meet the December 16, 2008 deadline.  Several issues were discussed and resolved concerning the operation of the incinerator.  Mr. Plehn explained that he has been in touch with DES and is working with them to make sure that the permit application is complete.  Discussion also included the requirements that will have to be met once the permit has been issued which is semi-annual and annual emission testing.  Records also have to be kept on how many tons are put through the incinerator each time it is used.  The Board also agreed to sign certification affidavits on ownership and the submission of accurate data to the DRA.  Mr. Plehn agreed to attend the December 9th Board meeting to review the status of the permit.

2) At 7:35, Chairman Rockwood adjourned the regular meeting and called a non public session per RSA 91-A:3,II(a).

3) At 7:50, Chairman Rockwood called the regular meeting to order.

4) Chief Hautanen attended the meeting to discuss his proposed budget for 2009.  The Board and Brent reviewed the budget by each line item to see where any cuts could be made.  He stated that he felt that any further cuts would jeopardize the service to the town.

5) Fire Chief Ray Dick presented his proposed budget to the Board and again each line item was reviewed and discussed.  The only issue was that of an increase in the yearly reimbursement to the volunteer firemen.  After a discussion, the Board agreed to support Mr. Dick’s recommendation.

6) Ray then informed the Board of items that need to be fixed or replaced.  They Board approved his recommendations.

7) The Board then discussed other issues.  The elementary school and the fire station addition was discussed with no decisions made at the time.

8) Two Veterans Credit applications were reviewed and signed.  One sign permit for the Color Shop was signed.

9) The Board asked that the Ambulance Supervisor and Highway Agent attend next week’s meeting to discuss their proposed budgets for 2009.

10) The meeting was adjourned on a motion with all in favor at 9:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary