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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: David Sullivan announced that Nashua Pride Baseball is sponsoring a Town Night on Sunday, May 11th and tickets will be half price at $4.00. Towns include Windham, Londonderry, Chester and Derry.

LIAISON REPORTS: Roger Hohenberger reported that the Planning Board discussed the Sheffield Road water matter and it is resolved.

CORRESPONDENCE: Letter received from the Dept of Resources & Economic Development stating that a decision on the closure of the 600 foot section of the Rockingham Recreational Trail, from Windham Depot to N. Lowell Road will be held until HB 420 is resolved.

Letter received from NH Senator Sapareto acknowledging his receipt of the Board's letter stating their support of House Bills 420, 385 and 335. He further stated that at this time, he intends to give his support to these bills.

Letter received from Beth McGuire, Principal of Golden Brook School, announcing the Second Annual Curriculum Fair on March 6th at 6:00 pm.

Copy of letters sent by the DOT to property owners who may have survey crews on their property within the next two years due to the planned I-93 expansion.

Resignation received from James Finn from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hohenberger motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to accept Mr. Finn's resignation with thanks and regret. Mr. Hohenberger expressed the Board's appreciation for Jim's work on the Ingersol land purchase. Passed unanimously.

Resignation received from Dick Gumbel from the Technical Advisory Committee. Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Hohenberger seconded to accept Mr. Gumbel's resignation with thanks and regret. The Board noted Mr. Gumbel had been on the committee since its inception and has been a steady and calming influence. Passed unanimously.

BOARD OF HEALTH: Mrs. Crisler recessed the Board of Selectmen's Meeting and convened the Board of Health Meeting.

Mr. Hohenberger read the following notice: "Acting under RSA Chapter 147, Section 1, The Board of Health will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed changes to the Town's Water Supply Regulations on February 24, 2003 at the Planning Department at 7:15 pm".

Alfred Turner, Deputy Health Officer, told the Board that in reworking the Water Supply Regulations they consulted with Stonehill Environmental, DES, Planning Board, Town Counsel and well companies. Mr. Turner explained each change and the reason for it. He stated that these regulations are not designed for pools, Jacuzzis or irrigation but for household use. A permit is still required for a well for irrigation.

The following persons spoke: Thomas Case, Wayne Morris, Mike Towle of Stonehill Environmental, Geoff Curis and Roger Skillings of Skillings Well and Pump. Subjects discussed included: chlorination, inadequate yield from aquifer, pressure requirements, VOC testing, contaminants testing, point wells, dug wells, pipe weight and diameter, addition of community well standards, requirements for FHA financing and gallons per minutes.

The Board directed Mr. Turner to make changes as discussed and agreed to post for another public hearing on March 10, 2003 at 7:15 pm to discuss the redrafted regulations.

Mrs. Crisler adjourned the Board of Health Public Hearing and reconvened the Selectmen's Meeting.

MINUTES: Mr. Doyle motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to approve the minutes of February 10, 2003 with an amendment noting that the Windham Garden Club, not the Woman's Club, was having an exhibit at NH Orchid Society Show. Passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Sullivan discussed the renovations at the Bartley House. He stated that there have been some change orders (changes and more detailed work than originally estimated) in this project. The contractor has absorbed more than half of these costs but the Town is responsible for an additional $6,170.00. Some of these expenses included replacement of the stairs, joist work and drainage. Mr. Hohenberger motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to approve the change order in the amount of $6,170.00. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Sullivan requested that the Board approve the expenditure of a not to exceed price of $6500.00 from the property trust for alarming the three floors at the Bartley House. Mr. Doyle so moved, seconded by Mr. Hohenberger. Passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Sullivan told the Board that he received an e-mail from the Town of Bedford asking Windham to contribute $50 toward the cost of an ad they placed in the Nashua Telegraph in support of the purchase of Pennichuck. The Board stated that they would not contribute as it is not proper to spend public funds on political advertising.

Mr. Sullivan requested the Board approve changes made to the 457 Plan offered to employees as a payroll deduction (town does not contribute). Mr. Sullivan explained that the changes benefit the employees and are required as part of the Tax Reconciliation Act (EGTTRA). Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to authorize Mr. Sullivan to sign the plan. Passed unanimously.

NON-PUBLIC SESSIONS: Mr. Doyle motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to go into non-public sessions in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, IIa and c. Roll call vote - all members - yes. Subjects were personnel and reputations.

The Board, Mr. Sullivan, Gail Webster (Cemetery Trustee) and Carl Lurhmann (Cemetery Trustee) met and reviewed the Geo-Technical Survey of the cemeteries.

The Board and Mr. Sullivan were in attendance in the remaining sessions. Mr. Doyle moved and Mr. Hohenberger seconded to grant an employee a leave of absence thru February 28, 2003. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Hohenberger seconded to authorize Mr. Sullivan to offer the position of Fire Chief to a candidate pending successful background and medical checks. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Doyle motioned to adjourn. Mr. Stearns seconded. Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 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.