MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles McMahon, Douglass Barker, Carolyn Webber, Margaret Crisler and Galen Stearns. David Sullivan, Town Administrator, was also present. Meeting commenced at 7:00 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jean Manthorne announced that the Historic and Recreation Committees will be hosting an open house on January 10th to commemorate that the Town Hall was built 200 years ago (1998) and the Armstrong Building was built 100 years ago (1999). Both buildings will be open on January 10th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

LIAISON REPORTS: Margaret Crisler reported that the Christmas Tree lighting last evening was a huge success and enjoyed by many residents. She thanked the Recreation Committee for the decorations.

Mrs. Crisler noted that the well is in at Rogers Field - the Town paid $3,000 and the Windham Athletic Club contributed $2,500 towards the well.

Mrs. Crisler reported that the Planning Board is meeting often as they have an early deadline for Zoning Amendments. The last day citizens' petitions can be submitted is December 9th.

FIREMARK AWARD: Deputy Fire Chief Fruchtman introduced Steve Short of Liberty Mutual Insurance to present the Firemark Award. Mr. Short gave a brief history of the firemark. Lt. Scott Delaney was presented the Firemark Award for his efforts in the area of water safety.

DONATION: Scott Delaney, on behalf of the Fire Union and Fire Association, presented the Town 30 life vests of varying sizes. The life vests are at the Fire Station and are available for residents to use. Residents will be able to sign them out free of charge. Mr. Barker motioned to accept the donation of the life vests with a combined value of over $1,000. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

RECOGNITION: Fire Chief Lipe recognized 16 years of service, as a call firefighter, Joan Tuck. Joan retired recently from the department and Chief Lipe retired her helmet and presented it to her.

Ralph DeMarco, President of the Fire Association, presented Joan Tuck with a frame containing her badge, collar bars, EMS patch and Fire patch and thanked her for her years of service. Ms Tuck thanked everyone and stated it had been her pleasure to work with them.

MINUTES: Mr. Stearns motioned to approve the minutes of November 23rd as presented. Mrs. Crisler seconded. Passed unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE: Road bond for Coventry Road was approved on November 23rd contingent on Planning Board approval that was received and Mr. McMahon signed the release.

The following road bond releases were requested by the Planning Board:

partial release on Bradford Road in the amount of $9,500
full release on Commons Site Plan in the amount of $300.

Mrs. Crisler motioned to release both bonds as described above. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

Letter received from Karen Kiely thanking the personnel (Wayne Bailey, Chris Lorentzen and Les Bell) at the Transfer Station who helped her when her car broke down.

Mrs. Crisler noted that a resident had contacted her to express his thanks and appreciation for the excellent service he received from the Fire Department personnel while being transported in the ambulance.

Copy received of a letter sent to Chief Lipe from Tom Case, President of the Senior Citizens, regarding a recent safety inspection.

TOWN REPORT BIDS: Mr. Sullivan announced that the following bids for the printing of the Town Report were received:

Mr. Sullivan asked the Board to hold these bids in abeyance until next week until he had more information. The Board agreed. Mr. Bailey asked the Board to consider using recycled paper.

OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Barker discussed two Highway Safety Committee matters that were brought to his attention today. He further stated that the problem seemed to be one of communication. Thus Mr. Barker motioned for the Board of Selectmen to reapprove the installation of three road signs on Marblehead Road - two angle and one curve sign. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Barker also stated that the Highway Safety Committee had recommended a stop sign at the intersection of Glance and Sunridge. After discussion, it was decided two signs would be required. Mr. Stearns motioned to approve installation of stop sign on Sunridge and Linda Street. Mr. Barker seconded. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Sullivan noted that he has no further information from the State regarding the Nashua Road railroad bed. He noted that there is still time before budgets to address this matter.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Stearns requested memos be sent to departments and organizations who may sponsor events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting and advise them to have a police officer on hand for traffic control. He thanked Sgt Wagner for assisting last evening at the tree lighting.

Mr. Sullivan stated that he received a call from Robert Thorndike after he announced that Windham had received an award for the Town Report for the first time. Mr. Thorndike informed him that in the 1950's, Windham won second place for their annual report.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION: Mr. Barker motioned to go into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:e, IIe. Mr. Stearns seconded. Roll Call - all members - yes. The Board and Mr. Sullivan were in attendance. The subject was a legal matter.

Mr. Stearns motioned to award a License Agreement with North Pelham Realty Trust to construct and execute an antenna tower at 41 Industrial Drive, Pelham contingent on additional wording as worked out by Mr. Sullivan. Mrs. Crisler seconded. Passed unanimously.

Ms Webber motioned to adjourn. Mr. Stearns seconded. Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen M. Davis
Secretary


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