John Shepardson attended the meeting to inform the Board that the elevator at the Elderly Housing has not been in service for two weeks. John stated that he has been in contact with SK Management to see when it would be repaired.  They stated that plans had been made to repair it and were waiting for a part.  John is asking the Board how much they would like him to intervene because of concern about the people on the second floor that could not use the stairs.  Selectman Rockwood stated that John should check with the Town Attorney before to see what his position as Building Inspector gives him authority to do.  It was noted that the elevator has been repaired.

Linda Goinsalvos attended the meeting to discuss that the water that comes off Dale Street onto her property and that she contends washes out her yard.  The Town Highway Department did put in a swale, new pipe and rip rap after the storm that created a flood but she feels that there is still more that can be done.  Selectman Rockwood stated that he wanted to know when their property was flooded again and that at that time he would look at the property to see if he thought the issue needed further attention.

Discussion ensued as to the report on the old dam by the engineering firm of Wright-Pierce that was submitted to the Board of Selectmen on Friday, July 23, 2010.  The Board asked that DES be notified that the report will be submitted to them a few days late so the full Board of Selectmen can review the report and discuss it with the engineering firm.  The Wright-Pierce engineer will be asked to attend the next Selectmen’s meeting to give the Board an overview of their report and to answer any questions they have.    Discussion ensued as to the dam and how it would be either breached or repaired.  Mr. Rockwood stated that the report will be available at the Selectmen’s office if anyone would like to look at it.

Discussion ensued as to the roof work that had been submitted by Therrien Roofing.  Selectman McDonough said he would like to see a quote from another company and he will make some calls.  It was agreed that the Therrien quote of what work they think is necessary should be compared to Melanson’s quote that had been previously given when John Shepardson was getting quotes on mold remediation.  Work previously done by Therrien will also be looked into and the issue will be further discussed at the next meeting.

The Board reviewed a memo from Welfare Director CJ Gorius suggesting that it would be a good idea to put the welfare information on the town website.  He noted that several cities and towns in New Hampshire have this information available on their websites.  The application for welfare assistance would be available, links to the assistance that is available and many commonly asked questions could be answered thus reducing office personnel time.   The Board stated that they would be in favor of implementing his suggestion.

Tia Allen attended the meeting to inform the Board of several concerns she has.  Discussion ensued as to what she thought the town employees should be helping her with.  She talked at length about her experiences with Town Employees.  She then talked about several things that did not require a response from the Board.  There were no issues discussed that required any action or decisions to be made by the Board.

The Library has received a grant from the Conservation License Plate Grant Program and the NH Division of Historical Resources for the restoration of 3 gothic windows and related storm windows.  The town is going to accept and forward the grant for the library which requires the following motion:

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made the following motion:

 That this municipality shall enter into a contract with the State of New Hampshire acting by and through the Department of Cultural Resources providing for the performance by this Municipality of certain services as documented within the foregoing grant application, and that the official listed, Richard D. Rockwood, Vice Chairman of the Selectmen, on behalf of this Municipality, is authorized and directed to enter into the said grant agreement with the State of New Hampshire, and that they are to take any and all such actions that may be deemed necessary, desirable of appropriate in order to execute, seal, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents, agreements and other instruments on behalf of this Municipality, thereby:

 That the signature of the above authorized party or parties of this Municipality, when affixed to any instrument of document described in, or contemplated by, these resolution, shall be conclusive evidence of the authority of said parties to bind this municipality.

The motion was seconded by Selectman Steven McDonough and passed unanimously.

The Food Pantry has purchased a pickup for their use and has asked the Board if they could use a spot at the Police Station to park it because they do not feel it is safe to park it at the Catholic Church since it is no longer used.  Chief Hautanen did not have a problem with it being parked there and so the Board agreed to give the pantry permission.

The quote for a new computer in the Selectmen’s Office was discussed.  It was suggested that another quote be obtained and the Board will discuss the purchase at another meeting.

The bills and the payroll for the week ending July 24, 2010 were reviewed and signed.  The correspondence and informational material was reviewed and discussed.

The Board the discussed the Recycling Center operations.  One issue is the paperwork required by DES for registration of aboveground petroleum  storage tanks.  The form will be completed and submitted to DES for the two tanks that are used at the Recycling Center.  The next issue is that of filing for a permanent permit of operation at the Recycling Center.  CEI Engineering has submitted a quote of $3,700 to do the work required by DES.  The Board had previously discussion this issue and had though it could be done next year.  Upon further consideration, the Board decided that it would be in the best interest of the Recycling Center operations, to have it done this year.

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion that the CEI Engineering Firm be asked to do the work for the permanent operating permit of the Recycling Center to be in compliance of the Department of Environmental Services rules.  CEI will be paid $3,700 per their quote.

Selectman McDonough seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm on a motion, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary