MEMBERS PRESENT: Margaret Crisler, Roger Hohenberger, Galen Stearns and Alan Carpenter. Mr. Doyle was excused. David Sullivan, Town Administrator, was also present. Meeting commenced at 7:00 pm.

LIAISON REPORTS: Mr. Hohenberger reported that the proposed Growth Management Ordinance was defeated 5-2 by the Planning Board. Next week the Planning Board will begin work on the CIP and proposed zoning amendments for 2003.

INTERVIEW: The Board interviewed Sam Nassar for a position on the Board of Adjustment.

CABLE REBUILD: Margaret Case, Chairman of the Cable Advisory Board, updated the Board on the cable rebuild by Adelphia. Mrs. Case told the Board that Adelphia will not meet their deadline to have the rebuild completed by December 31st. They are approximately 50% finished presently. Mrs. Case further stated that there was some delay with PSNH, however with help from local representatives it has been resolved. Mrs. Case requested that the Board grant Adelphia a 30 day extension, until January 31, 2003. Mr. Stearns motioned to grant Adelphia a 30 day extension (January 31, 2003) to complete the rebuild. Mr. Carpenter seconded. Passed unanimously. Mrs. Case stated that reseeding will be done in the spring.

Mrs. Case requested approval to purchase a switcher - allocating funds from the consulting and equipment budgets. She was instructed to complete a purchase order to be submitted to Mr. Sullivan. Approval will be granted if the total Town budget is sufficient - items from all departments will be prioritized.

CORRESPONDENCE: Petition received "to see if the Town will vote to discontinue the sections of County Road along the borders of Tax Maps - 6-C-2000, 6-C-2500A, 6-C-200, 6-C-200A, 6-C-200B, 6-C-100 and Interstate 93".

Petition received "to see if the Town will vote to change the zoning classification of Lot 3-B-200 on Route 28, Rockingham Road from "Rural" to Neighborhood Business.

Copy received of a letter to the DOT from residents of West Shore Road protesting the proposed relocation of the Park and Ride as they feel it would greatly increase traffic in the area.

Letter received from Adelphia regarding the delay in the cable rebuild (addressed earlier in this meeting).

OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Sullivan recommended that the Board award the landscaping bids to two companies - splitting the bid. He recommended that Hillside be awarded the bid for Griffin Park (excluding in field work) and Brandon be awarded the balance of the Town. Mr. Hohenberger motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to award the bid to Brandon Landscaping for all town fields and buildings. excluding Griffin Park, for a cost not to exceed $31,900. Passed unanimously.

The bid for Griffin Park will be awarded following further budget hearings to obtain final figures.

MEETING WITH SALEM OFFICIALS: The Board, Mr. Sullivan and Representative Charles McMahon discussed water issues concerning both Windham and Salem. It was agreed that Mr. Sullivan will contact Salem to set up a meeting, exploratory in nature, to discuss water issues.

PENNICHUCK WATER: Representative Kevin Waterhouse spoke to the Board concerning the City of Nashua possibly buying Pennichuck Water and then having it become a regional utility. The Board will meet with representatives to discuss this matter, if possible, at their December 30th meeting.

CHRISTMAS EVE: The Board agreed to allow town administrative offices to close at 1 pm on Christmas Eve, with employees using their earned time.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Carpenter told the Board that the Technical District has not developed as expected and he believes that this is due to the fact that it has not been marketed properly and it existence is not generally known. He suggested that the Board, Planning Board, Rockingham Planning Commission, DRED, Chamber of Commerce and real estate representative meet to develop a plan to encourage development. Mr. Carpenter will work with the Planning and Administrative staffs to set up a meeting and agenda in the near future.

Mrs. Crisler stated that Wayne Morris wished to speak to the Board regarding supporting the use of old railroads beds for bike paths. More information to follow.

NON-PUBLIC SESSIONS: Mr. Carpenter motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to go into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, IIa and c. Roll call vote - all members - yes. The Board and Mr. Sullivan were in attendance. Subjects were personnel and hiring.

Mr. Carpenter motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded not to appoint Mr. Nassar to the Board of Adjustment and to send him a letter asking him to reapply when the process regarding his development is complete. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Hohenberger motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to send an amendment to the town's comment letter regarding the I-93 draft EIS incorporating comments relative to bike lane feasibility for the project.

Mr. Hohenberger motioned and Mr. Carpenter seconded to send a letter of support for the Trails Committee's grant application to upgrade some of the town trails. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Hohenberger motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Davis
Administrative Assistant

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