MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Webber, Margaret Crisler, Christopher Doyle, Galen Stearns and Roger Hohenberger. David Sullivan, Town Administrator, was also present. Meeting commenced at 7:00 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mrs. Crisler noted that the Christmas Tree Lighting was a great success this past weekend and that Santa arrived on time.

Mr. Sullivan introduced Dave Poulson the newly hired Transfer Station Manager. Mr. Poulson came from Huron, Ohio and started working here on Saturday, December 1, 2001. The Board welcomed Mr. Poulson and wished him good luck.

Mr. Poulson thanked the Board and the Town Administrator for giving him this opportunity. He stated that his goal is to provide an efficient and effective Transfer Station for the residents.

Fire Chief Steven Fruchtman announced that FF Scott Savard has successfully completed his paramedic certification. This is a year long training with both classroom and clinical sessions. Chief Fruchtman noted that now there is a paramedic on all shifts. FF Savard thanked the Board for the opportunity to have this certification.

LIAISON REPORTS: Mr. Hohenberger noted that the CIP Committee will present the final chart for the proposed CIP to the Planning Board on December 5th.

Mrs. Crisler encouraged all residents to read last week's Windham Independent which published the proposed Zoning Amendments.

TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE: Mary Usovicz of MU Connections, told the Board that installation of the new Tennessee Gas Pipeline is complete. She thanked the Town for their cooperation during this project and asked if the Board had any issues. The Board stated they did not and noted that the project went very well. Ms Usovicz noted that all remaining landscaping will be done in the spring.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEW: The Board interviewed Greg Cappiello for an appointment to the Technical Advisory Committee.

MINUTES: Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to approve the minutes of November 19, 2001 as presented. Passed unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. Stearns motioned to approve partial release of the road bond in the amount of $11,500 ($9,500 retained) for Easy Street to Edward C. Cooper. Mrs. Crisler seconded. Passed unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Sullivan told the Board that the NH Property Liability Insurance Trust is now changing their name to PLIT and are offering a renewal program with a 5% reduction on current rates for 2002. Mr. Hohenberger motioned to authorize Mr. Sullivan to enter into a contract with PLIT for 2002 thru 2005. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Sullivan told the Board that the driveway into Apple Acres is still on the town records as a Class VI road and Mr. Nassar would like to have it discontinued. This would require Town Meeting approval. The procedure for this would be for the Board to put an article on the warrant to discontinue this road or Mr. Nassar could sponsor a petition (25 signatures) to place it on the warrant. Mrs. Crisler noted that the Board could put it on the warrant and then decide if they will recommend it. The Board decided that they want the Planning Board to review this and give the board their input.

Mr. Stearns motioned to put the article on the Warrant to discontinue this Class VI road. Mr. Doyle seconded. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Sullivan told the Board that Mr. Nassar has petitioned for a conditional layout over a section of Governor Dinsmore Road to be brought up to a Class V. This section was earlier classified as a Class VI road. The procedure for this would be to obtain the costs and to hold a public hearing - probably in January, with the cost to upgrade the road levied against the abutting property owners.

Mr. Sullivan announced that the Administrative Office of the Town will be closed on December 24th with employees using earned time.

Mr. Sullivan stated that Tom Case asked the Board's permission to install a shelf in the back of the Town Hall meeting room which would hold a camera. The Board was not in favor of having a permanent shelf installed.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION: Mr. Doyle motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to go into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, IIc. Roll call vote - all members - yes. The Board, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. McMahon and a representative from the Baseball Association were in attendance. Subject was reputations.

The Board discussed the possible naming of the baseball fields at Griffin Park. Mr. McMahon and Mr. Sullivan will follow up.

BUDGET WORKSHOP: The Board and Mr. Sullivan met with department heads in a continuation of the budget process.

Mr. Stearns motioned to adjourn. Mr. Hohenberger seconded. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen M. Davis
Administrative Assistant

NOTE: These minutes are prepared in draft form and have not been submitted to the Board for approval.