Selectmen's Meeting Rindge Town Office Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Time: 6:00 P.M.

Draft Meeting Minutes

Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Goodrich.

Pledge of Allegiance

Citizen’s Forum – Brummer stated that it has fallen off with citizens and town employees making sweets and bringing them to the meeting for the Selectmen. Follow-up – Pini talked with Chief Donovan and in order to get the actual numbers of calls that Engine 2 has been on would be a long process going through call reports and other paperwork. fill in. Approximately 250 calls per year.

Pini stated that in regards to the building permits, Labonté has compiled a list of the building permits and the money collected in reference to this.

Approval of Minutes

General Business Draft River Management Plan, Maps & Appendices – Eric Poor and Bill Preston were present to update the board on this issue. They presented the board with a draft management plan for the Contoocook and North Branch Rivers.

Update of Town Ordinances Solid Waste – Bob Cleland came forward. Fix the bullet in reference to the Transfer Station sticker and the dumping of construction debris. Motion made by Barry to accept the updated Town of Rindge ordinance for Solid Waste, 2nd by Brummer. All members were in favor.

October Expenditure and Revenue Reports – Pini stated that each of the Selectmen have the sheets for Expenditures and Revenues through the end of October. For the most part we are in pretty good shape. We are currently at 82% spent.

Revenues are looking good, but our tax collection is still $800,000 behind. Our car registration funds are also lower than projected.

Road Name Change – Pini stated that at our second meeting in October, we had received a request to rename Burns Rd. They had requested to rename it Swan Meadow Ln, Swan Meadow Cove or Henry Ln. We gave this to the Director of Public and Life safety and he fill in Brummer made a motion to change Burns Ln to Henry Ln, 2nd by Barry. All members were in favor. Appointment Personnel Committee – Pini had a gentleman contact her that is a resident of town that has worked in the Police world for a few years and is now working for the state liquor enforcement. He has expressed some concern with the turnover at the Police Department and that we may be loosing officers over pay. Then in turn we will have to try to hire personnel for the Police Department or the other officers will have to fill the slots with Overtime. He asked what he could do to help and Pini suggested that he come to next weeks meeting aobut the Police Departemnt and to join the Personnel Committee. He has requested to join the Personnel committee. Pini suggests that the board approve Todd Feyrer as a member to the Personnel committee until December 31, 2010. Barry approved, 2nd by Brummer. All members were in favor.

Payroll Manifest - Motion made by Brummer to accept the Payroll manifest, 2nd by Barry. All members were in favor.

Accounts Payable Manifest – Motion made by Barry to accept the Accounts Payable manifest, 2nd by Brummer. All members were in favor.

Town Administrator’s Report Ongoing Business – 2009 Audit, MS-5 has been prepared but we are still waiting on final report. 2010 revaluation, we are waiting for JF Ryan to finalize USPAP manual. 2011 Budget – the BAC will be meeting on 11/8 and 11/22 to discuss Library, TC, TX Welfare and Police. Public Service Series – November 10th and December 8th. Planning Board received a draft report of the economic development surveys. Senior Housing meet on Monday and will have another meeting on Monday to do a walk through of the building. Fastroads came out here last week and they spent a good amount of time looking at the polls and the other services in town. They are recommending that the grant serve the Southwest portion of the town. Bob Cleland has finally developed a comprehensive safety manual for our joint loss management committee. We have asked members of the committee to review parts of it and bring back ideas.

Budget Process

Informational Items / Communication

Non-Public Session per RSA 91-A:3 II.(e) for Litigation – Motion made by Brummer to go into non- public for Litigation, 2nd by Barry. All members were in favor.

Adjournment

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