BOARD OF SELECTMEN
APPROVED MINUTES

                             January 9, 2012

Present: Gretchen Abendschein, Tom Esslinger, Steven Holt, David Lacasse
Public: Guy Russell, Susan Metsack

Public hearing 7:00PM: For comment regarding the receipt and expenditure of funds anticipated and granted to Acworth Silsby Library for completion of the building renovation.
1. GA opened the hearing; It was explained that an LCHIP grant of $4,000 had been received and additional grants were being applied for to complete the project; The project consists of completing the renovation of the lower level stack room which is the last unfinished space in the building.
2. GR noted that the project would be the first increase in shelf space since the building was built in 1891 and that funding of all of the Library renovation work has been and will be completed through grants and local fundraising and not taxpayer dollars.
3. With no further comment GA closed the hearing at 7:10PM.

Meeting began: 7:10PM

Minutes:
1. BOS meeting December 19, 2011: Motion TE/SH to approve, passed.
Bill Manifest: Motion TE/SH to approve with 2011 year end additions, passed.
Payroll Manifest: Motion TE/SH to approve, passed.

Public relations: It was noted the Wallace tape has still not be received although the Board repeated its offer to assist with copying; Also noted no Kish retraction although requested.

Recognition of Visitors/Public Input: None

Transfer Station/Highway Department Report:
1. DL clarified extent of snow removal from handicap entrance.
2. DL noted some comment as to closing the Transfer Station Christmas and New Years Day; Washington solid waste supervisor visited Acworth TS to view layout.
3. Sander body complete next week; Anticipate installation week following.
4. Discussion took place regarding use of cal-mag liquid to replace and supplement rock salt; DL working with area towns developing technique.
5. DL meeting with Michie Corp. to begin Crane Brook culvert project planning in February.
6. Gove/Cold Pond Road intersection pavement damage discussed; Peter Rhoades input regarding surface width and needed turning radius noted; DL to research repair cost with AllStates.
7. DL plans trimming and chipping if snow continues to hold off.

Action Items:
1. Building permits: Pokorny residence, NH 123A: Motion TE/SH to bring previous motion off table, passed; Motion TE/SH to approve the permit based on receipt of DES correspondence and owner agreement to note existing structure will become an Accessory to the new residence, passed.
2. Intents: Thibodeau: Motion TE/SH to sign, passed.
3. Appointment: Clerk certificate for local auditor Brenda Melius: Motion GA/TE to sign, passed.
4. Pistol permit: Motion TE/SH to accept Chief Smith recommendation, passed.
5. Keene Hazardous Waste Letter of Commitment: Motion TE/SH to sign, passed.
6. Cartographic Associates 2012 Map Maintenance Contract: Motion TE/SH to sign, passed.
7. 2011 Selectmen’s Report reviewed and approved.

Discussion:
1. Town Meeting: It was noted that changes in the voter booths had been discussed in 2011; Suggestion to request Moderator and Clerk recommendation following the Primary voting.

Meeting adjourned: 8:10PM