Present: Chairman Rick Alpers (RA), Bruce Van Derven (BVD), Joe Denning (JD), Steve Favorite (SF), Paul Fraser (PF), and the administrative secretary. Town Administrator Bob Veloski was absent from the meeting.

Numerous department heads, commissioners and members of the public were in attendance for the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm

Chairman Alpers called the meeting to order and introduced Elizabeth Corrow as the new Town Manager. The Board explained that she would begin her new duties on Monday, October 16^th.

Mrs. Debbie Reynolds introduced herself to those present, stating that she was running for State Senate (District 2). She explained that she lives in Plymouth. She also supports Governor Lynch and is running as a Democrat in a "bipartisan way." Mrs. Reynolds asked if there were any concerns from either the Board or from those in the audience and what issues they felt needed to be taken to Concord. School funding was the biggest issue for most people.

Chief Wingate introduced the new patrol officer as Officer Andrew Magdich.

Generalized discussion took place over the transition plan and how it would be taking place. Chairman Alpers explained that Elizabeth’s first day was on October 16^th and it is not a "planned" process because it will evolve once she’s here and becomes familiar with the Town and the Town employees. Town Manager Corrow added that it is a process that will take time. "If I were to come in with a plan, that wouldn’t be fair to you. I’m going to talk to each and every one of you. There’s a lot going on and we have a lot to do." BVD added that if there were any questions or concerns this is the time and place for it. He expressed his concern over the rumors that are out there. Mike Bannan stated, "As commissioner (public works), I haven’t heard one word about this transition. We haven’t heard what your intentions are with us. When is this all going to happen and how?" BVD responded by saying that the BOS has sent out at least two memos to the commissioners along with both legal opinions (LGC and Bernie Waugh) which confirm that the Commissions will cease to exist when the Town Manager is in place. October 16^th will be the date of implementation. BVD added that he feels there has been an ample amount if information exchanged, including at least two meetings. Fire Commissioner Bob Patten said he didn’t know about anyone else (holding up a notebook full of paper) that he has received a great deal of information about this process and felt that he has been kept informed. Commissioner Doug Williams stood up and said that he, as a Fire Commissioner is poised and ready to assist the Town Manager and ultimately the Town in any way he can. Budget Chairman Archie Auger asked each BOS member to give their vision of this transition. The Board shared their personal opinions on how they see the Town transfer from a Town Administrator form of government to a Town Manager. Several stated that they feel that having a Town Manager handle the day to day business, it will allow them the time to work on other issues that haven’t been addressed. JD added that it is breaking with the tradition of what "has been" but it also gives us the history and knowledge to move forward.

Committee chair Chris Dolloff updated the BOS on the progress being made by the p-team (Police building committee). Discussion took place between interviewing only three of the engineering firms rather than all seven who had submitted RFQ’s for their review. It was agreed that six of the firms would be scheduled to meet with the P-team. The overall plan for information gathering and time schedule was also discussed.

Raymah Simpson spoke with the Board about delinquent taxes on several parcels. She reported that there were 12 deed letters sent out (for tax deeding) and only two have responded. One has paid the back amount and the second property owner has requested a payment plan.

The Board briefly discussed the need to secure a TAN to ensure enough cash to pay the weekly bills until the money from the tax bills started coming in. The Board decided to approve and amount "up to 1.5 million" and base it on the actual need when the time came. Motion by BVD to authorize the TAN in the amount deemed necessary by the Town Manager up to 1.5 million; motion was seconded by JD: vote was unanimous to approve. The bank has been contacted and we are waiting for the necessary paperwork to be approved and forwarded to the Town.

The Board received a request for a local company to haul residential waste to the Bristol Solid Waste Transfer Facility. According to our current policy, all commercial haulers must take their loads down to the Penacook recycling co-op and may NOT dump any waste here in Bristol. The Board took the request under advisement and will forward it to the Town Manager. The Board is planning to review the current solid waste policy in the near future.

Angela will check with Jan LaFerriere to see if she knows of anyone else who is interested in serving on the Planning Board. Informal interviews will be scheduled for next week’s BOS meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Angela Mahoney

Administrative Secretary