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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jon Remsdell of the Daniel Webster Boy Scout Council announced the formation of a new boy scout troop, Troop 263, in Windham and presented the charter to Windham Fire Department. Chief Fruchtman, accepting the charter, stated the department is looking forward to working with the scouts and noted their many community projects.

Mr. Barker announced that next Monday is Memorial Day and the annual parade will be held at 9:30 am starting from Center School.

LIAISON REPORTS: Mrs. Crisler reported that the Planning Board has decided to hold public hearings on the workshop nights.

Ms Webber reported that the Highway Safety Committee had a scheduled meeting last week but had no quorum.

INTERVIEW - The Board interviewed Elizabeth Dunn for the Planning Board.

CORRESPONDENCE: COPS Grant - Memo received from Police Chief Moeckel regarding purchase of laptop computers. Mrs. Crisler motioned to approve the purchase of 3 laptops from True Data Products for the sum of $5,396.00, and also the purchase of five laptop mounts for the sum of $1,073.00 and sole source this purchase. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

Letter received from Media One stating that they will be adjusting certain monthly equipment and installation prices, effective July 1999.

Letter of resignation received from Sgt Carl Wagner from the Highway Safety Committee. Ms Webber motioned to accept Sgt Wagner's resignation with regret. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

Road Bonds - The following are new road bonds which the Board is to act on.

Beacon Hill Road $10,080. New Bond - Mrs. Crisler moved to accept the Road Bond for Beacon Hill Road in the amount of $10,080. Mr. Doyle seconded. Passed unanimously.

Cobblestone Road $103,500 New Bond - Mrs. Crisler moved to accept the Road Bond for Cobblestone Road in the amount of $103,500. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS - Mr. Sullivan stated that only one bid was received and opened last week for glass enclosures for the museum. The bid was in the amount of $1745 from St. Amand Glass. Ms Webber motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to award the bid to St. Amand Glass in the amount of $1745.00. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Sullivan advised the Board that a new college intern, Robert (Cory) Nickolson, has started working with him today. He began today researching for a vehicle maintenance policy. He will be here until August.

Mr. Sullivan informed the Board that he is, working with Fire Chief Fruchtman to update Windham's ISO fire rating. The next step required is to have an engineer to certify all water sources, cisterns and hydrants owned by the Town. Both Chief Fruchtman and Mr. Sullivan feel it will be more beneficial to wait until new station is complete to take this next step, as the rate can only be reviewed every ten years.

Mr. Sullivan asked Mr. Barker and Ms Webber their availability for a kickoff meeting for the Reuse Committee for the present Fire Station. They agreed to hold the initial meeting next Tuesday, June 1st at 4:00 pm at the Town Hall.

The Board of Selectmen recessed their meeting and the Conservation opened a public hearing in accordance with RSA 36-A:5 for the purpose of considering acquiring the development rights to 70+ acres of lot 24-F-3000, known as the Landry Ski Area.

At 8:30 p m, Mr. Rouillard motioned for the Conservation Commission to recess their public hearing to meet with attorneys and the grantors. Mr. Capron and Ms Skinner seconded. Passed unanimously. The Board of Selectmen resumed their public meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF LONGMEADOW AND WASHINGTON ROADS: Mrs. Crisler read the following notice: "The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing to hear testimony concerning the acceptance of the following as town roads: Longmeadow and Washington Roads".

Mr. Barker explained that the road bonds have previously been released but the roads were not formally accepted as town roads. Mr. Barker asked for any input from the public. None was received. Mrs. Crisler asked Mr. Turner to verify that Longmeadow Road is presently in condition to be accepted. Mr. Turner answered in the affirmative. Both Mr. Turner and Planning Board recommend it be accepted. Deed is being finalized. Mrs. Crisler moved to accept Washington Road as a Town Road. Mr. Doyle seconded. Passed unanimously. Mrs. Crisler motioned to accept Longmeadow Road as a Town Road pending deed. Mr. Stearns seconded. Passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING ON BLASTING; TATTOO & BODY PIERCING; MASSAGE AND SOLID WASTE ORDINANCES: Mrs. Crisler read public notice: "The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing to hear testimony concerning the following proposed ordinances: Blasting; Tattoo & Body Piercing; Massage and Solid Waste".

Mr. Sullivan explained the process, under Senate Bill 2, to adopt new ordinances. Tonight public comments will be heard on the proposed ordinances; next, in June the deliberative session will be held and in July the second session of Town Meeting will be held for the final vote on adoption. The deliberative session and Town Meeting are tentatively scheduled at this time and are subject to change.

Blasting Ordinance - Mr. Turner gave an overview of the ordinance and explained the procedures his office presently follows. Mr. Turner further stated that more specific procedures are needed. They do not wish to unduly restrict property owners from putting in swimming pools, for example, however larger blasts will have more restrictive monitoring procedures. Mark Hardy, who has a blasting business, asked questions and offered suggestions regarding this ordinance. Mr. Case inquired as to how the ordinance was written. Town Counsel, Attorney Campbell, explained the comments he made in his memo dated May 21 after review of the proposed ordinance. After much discussion, the Board asked Mr. Hardy if he would work with Mr. Turner with suggested changes and additions to the policy. Mr. Hardy agreed and the policy will undergo further editing.

Board of Selectmen recessed their meeting and the Conservation Commission reconvened their public hearing.

Mrs. Howell motioned to approve the acceptance of 72 acres, part of lot 24-F-3000, to be placed under a conservation easement under the terms and conditions per the deed and to allow the expenditure of $216,000 for the purchase of the development rights on this easement and to recommend this purchase to the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Rouillard. Passed unanimously.

The Conservation Commission closed their public hearing and the Board of Selectmen reconvened their meeting. Selectmen stated their approval of this purchase and expressed the reasons why this was good for the town, maintains open space and provides recreational area. Mr. Stearns asked Conservation if they would provide the Board with a copy of the formal appraisal of property. Mrs. Surette stated that the appraisal is being processed and the Board will be provided a copy.

Mrs. Crisler motioned to approve the recommendation by the Conservation Commission to purchase the Conservation Easement of 72 acres from the Landry's and to have a copy of the property appraisal submitted to the Board. Seconded by many (Webber and Doyle). Passed unanimously. Atty. Campbell explained the process for finalizing the purchase. The Board and Mrs. Surette signed the Conservation Easement Deed.

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES CONTINUED: Tattoo and Body Piercing - Mr. Flanders, Health Officer, presented an overview of the ordinance. Mr. Barker acknowledged Ms Webber's assistance in the process of development of this ordinance.

Mr. Case questioned many areas of the ordinance; i.e. the approval process and amending procedures. Mrs. Case inquired as to who appoints the health officer - Board recommends and the State appoints. Mrs. Case discussed that she felt parents' rights should be protected as to the number of piercings a child may have - thus parental permission should be required for each piercing.

Mr. Sullivan stated that the original drafts were very prohibitive and also the Board wanted to assure sanitation in the facilities. Comments by Town Counsel on the ordinance will be incorporated.

Massage Ordinance - Mr. Flanders gave an overview of the proposed massage ordinance. Public comments were heard from Margaret Case and Clifford Korn. Mr. Korn is a licensed massage therapist and owns a therapy establishment in town. He stated that the proposed ordinance is not in line with current practices. He agreed to work with Mr. Flanders to update this policy. The Board removed this proposed ordinance from the table until March.

Solid Waste - Wayne Bailey gave an overview of the proposed Solid Waste Ordinance. Comments from Attorney Campbell were noted and will be incorporated and the final ordinance with be presented at Town meeting.. Questions were asked by Tom Case and Margaret Case regarding fees and accepting trash from out of town.

Hearing Concluded. Three of four will continue for a deliberative session in June and July

NON-PUBLIC SESSION: Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to hold special town meeting in July to include the deliberative session in June. Cost estimated for the both meetings is $1,000. Passed unanimously.

BOARD OF HEALTH WORKSHOP: Postponed.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION: Mrs. Crisler motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to go into non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, IIc. Roll call vote - all members - yes. Mr. Sullivan and the Board were in attendance. Subject was board appointments.

Mrs. Crisler motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to appoint Russell Wilder and Annette Stoller as regular members of the Planning Board. Passed 3-2 with Webber and Doyle opposed.

Mrs. Crisler motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to appoint Walter Kolodziej as an alternate member of the Planning Board. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to appoint Allan Carpenter as an alternate member of the Planning Board. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Doyle was not present for the Board of Adjustment appointments. Ms Webber motioned and Mr. Stearns seconded to appoint Christopher Doyle and Tony Pellegrini as regular members of the Board of Adjustment. Passed 4-0.

Mr. Stearns motioned and Ms Webber seconded to appoint Pamela Skinner and Thomas Seniow as regular members of the Conservation Commission and Robert O'Loughlin as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Doyle motioned and Mr Stearns seconded to appoint Leo Hart and Mary Griffin as regular members of the Cable Advisory Committee. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Stearns motioned and Ms Webber seconded to appoint Robert Urquhart and Joseph Connelly as regular members of the Recreation Committee. Passed unanimously.

Ms Webber motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to appoint Patrick Schena as a regular member of the Historic District Commission. Passed unanimously.

Mr. Stearns motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to appoint Vicki Mason as a member of the Housing Authority. Passed unanimously.

Mrs. Crisler moved and Mr. Stearns seconded to waive the interview process and appoint Leo Hart as a member of the Housing Authority. Passed unanimously.

Ms Webber motioned and Mr. Doyle seconded to appoint Larry Kaufman as a museum trustee. Passed unanimously.

Ms Webber motioned to adjourn. Mr. Stearns seconded. Meeting adjourned at approximately 12:15 am.

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.