Present: Chuck Graybill, Chairman

Leslie Hammond

John R. Swindlehurst, III

Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

7:00 PM

Brett St. Claire, Conservation Commission: A lease of the property at Kimball Pond was discussed and Chuck Graybill stated that there would be a draft ready from the Attorney next week. Tax returns regarding the Nassikas Corporation were signed by the Board of Selectmen. Timber and gravel rights were discussed. The town will be taking gravel from the Kimball Pond land in the near future. Brett requested that the Conservation Commission be paid in the same fashion as the Town Forest Committee for the gravel.

Jeff Nelson, Police Chief: Jeff stated that John Swindlehurst, who has resigned from the police force, turn in his gear today. He also stated that the department would be having a dinner in his honor and talked about a gift.

Jeff told the board that there would be no mutual aid agreement with Weare and Hopkinton because they would not interested. As a result Dunbarton would not be going into their jurisdiction. However, the department is building a good relationship with Bow and Goffstown.

The chief mentioned an ordinance that he would like to have regarding imposing fines of those that have repeated false alarms. First would be a warning then a fine. The selectmen agreed.

The ordinance regarding Parks, Recreation and Conservation Land was discussed and with a few minor changes it is ready to go. A hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible.

The chief discussed the grant that has been applied for regarding the computers for the police station. He will know if this will be available by January 2003. If the town is eligible it will be placed in his budget and will be reimbursed by the grant. The town would be responsible for approximately $3000.

The chief asked if he needed to get in touch with the board who would be his contact. His contact would be the chairman, Chuck Graybill, and he will get in touch with other members. Also he stated that the department would be changing mobile phone service from Verizon Wireless to Nyxtel.

The Chief introduced Bethia LaMarca to the Board. Mrs. LaMarca will be an auxiliary officer for the department. She will be helping out with training and senior citizen programs, etc.

The Chief introduced Barbara McCann the new secretary for the police department. The chief praised her work in organizing the office files and getting the office in top notch shape, working on her own most of time. He stated that Barbara was doing an excellent job.

Bruce Vaal, Building Inspector: Bruce was in to discuss the Scott Harrington property with the board. He will return to the property for an inspection and get back to the Selectmen. At this time there has been no certificate of occupancy issued for Mr. Harrington.

Bruce and the Board of Selectmen received information from John Trottier, Chairman of the Zoning Board regarding replacement wells. This paperwork will be reviewed and will be discussed at a later date.

Jeff Trexler and Dan Gobin from the Dunbarton Center Planning Committee: Jeff and Dan presented to the board the layout prepared by Dennis Mires showing the different ideas for expansion of the town office and town library. Of the many options presented, two options are supported by the committee.

1. A two building plan where the town office would be in the old town hall and the library would have a new separate building constructed in the center of town.

2. A single building plan which would add on to the existing town hall with the town office using 2600 square feet and the remaining area for the library.

The Committee presented the selectmen with a complete report of their findings. (See attached) The main objectives are:

1. To keep the town buildings in the center of town.

2. Renovations of the town office building would not be cost efficient.

3. The town office would need approximately 3000 within the next 20 yrs.

4. Meet space needs of the library – 6900 sq. feet in 20 years.

5. The use of the upstairs of the town hall building for meetings, etc.

6. Relocation of Robert Rogers Road.

7. Increase parking and on site septic system.

The committee would like to see a public forum where the public would be invited to voice their opinion of this project. Also they are proposing to present a warrant article to put aside some money to have professionals determine the costs of this project. The amount was estimated to be around $15,000 to $20,000. The project itself could be phased in over a few years. The hearing would probably be scheduled for mid December or early January.

Jacques Belanger, Anna & Louis Chan: Jacques came in with the Chans to discuss their plans for a subdivision of their property on Gile Hill Road. Their property is located on the Class 6 portion of that road. Their question was regarding the towns requirements for the upgrading of that road in order to put the subdivision in. The selectmen stated that it was the decision of the Planning Board as to how much of an upgrade of the road they would want but they stated that the Chans would have to at least upgrade the portion of the road from Brennen’s driveway to the Bow town line to Class 5 standards, gravel. But, they emphasized that it would be necessary for them to have a hearing with the Planning Board to determined what they would require. It was also noted that the Class 5 section of this road was not the best and that it was a Scenic Road.

Recycling Committee: Lori Davis and Ron Slocum from the Recycling Committee reported in with the following items:

1. Parking of the transfer Station truck for the winter should not be at the fire station because of plowing. It was stated that Bill Nichols offered to have the town park the truck on his property which is located on Concord Stage Road, near the transfer station.

2. Plowing of the transfer station: Woody would be able to take care of this.

3. The transfer station would be opening with their new compactor on Saturday for the first time.

4. It was found out that the wiring is too small according to Atlantic Leasing and will have to upgraded. It will be alright for the opening on Saturday, Ron assured the Selectmen.

5. The septic system will need work in the future.

Bruce Vaal, Building Inspector: Bruce stated that he had received a phone call regarding the application for a building permit for the store at Pages Corner. He stated that the permit has not been issued at this time but if the applicant does not deviate from the original plan it will be granted. He did state that the applicant had indicated that he wanted to move the building slightly and the Selectmen stated that this would not be a problem as long as the conditions of the special exception and the site plan review were not changed in any way. Also, signage was discussed and this would go back to the time when the special exception was accepted. However, the current building codes would have to be adhered to.

Motion to adjourned was made by J. R. Swindlehurst and seconded by Chuck Graybill. All were in favor.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM

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Chuck Graybill, Chairman

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Leslie G. Hammond

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John R. Swindlehurst

Dunbarton Board of Selectmen

Minutes recorded by: Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator