SELECTMEN'S MEETING
MARCH 17, 2003


MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Hohenberger, Galen Stearns, Christopher Doyle, Alan Carpenter and Bruce Breton. David Sullivan, Town Administrator, was also present. Meeting commenced at 7:08 pm.

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: Mr. Doyle nominated Mr. Stearns for chairman. Mr. Carpenter seconded. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Hohenberger nominated Mr. Carpenter for vice chairman. Mr. Stearns seconded.

Mr. Doyle nominated Mr. Breton for vice chairman. Mr. Breton declined the nomination.

Mr. Breton nominated Mr. Doyle for vice chairman. No second.

Mr. Carpenter nominated Mr. Hohenberger for vice chairman. No second.

Motion to have Mr. Carpenter for vice chairman passed 4-1 with Mr. Doyle opposed.

Mr. Stearns explained that selection of selectmen liaisons to committees will be done at their next regular meeting on March 31st. Mr. Sullivan provided a list of committees and asked that the Selectmen note their preferences.

OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Sullivan will obtain an update, in writing, regarding the I-93 upgrade and Windham's request for mitigation.

Mr. Carpenter reminded everyone about the workshop next week, March 24, 2003, on Business & Economic Development in Windham, particularly in the Business Technology Districts.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Sullivan discussed the letter to be submitted to the Rockingham Planning Commission reaffirming the Town's support of present projects within the State's 10 year plan. A separate letter will be submitted from the Town to encourage the Wall Street extension project.

Mr. Sullivan requested that the Board approve the purchase of nine computer systems, one printer and all ancillary upgrades as planned in the budget. Mr. Carpenter motioned to approve the purchase of computers systems as described above from Dell for a cost of $13,450. Mr. Doyle seconded. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Sullivan updated the Board on the use of the Administrative Offices when they are vacated. The Supervisors of the Checklist, the Cemetery Trustees and the Town Treasurer will use the space presently occupied by the Town Administrator and Finance Director.

MINUTES: Mr. Doyle motioned to approve the minutes of March 3 and 10, 2003 as presented. Mr. Hohenberger seconded. Passed 4-0-1 with Mr. Breton abstaining.

NON-PUBLIC SESSIONS: Mr. Doyle motioned to go into non-public sessions in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II.a and d. Mr. Hohenberger seconded. Roll call vote - all members - yes. Subjects were personnel and land acquisition.

No decisions were made.

Mr. Doyle motioned to adjourn. Mr. Carpenter seconded. Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

David Sullivan
Town Administrator

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


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