Present: Rick Alpers (RA), Bruce Van Derven (BVD), Joe Denning (JD), Steve Favorite (SF), Paul Fraser (PF), Town Administrator Bob Veloski, Jan Laferrier, Dan Paradis, Sondra Heaney, Norm Skantze, Richard Walenda, Bob Grey, John Suldenski, Barry Wingate, Ed Lindholm, Bill Phinney, Lori Chauvette,

Absent: Angela Mahoney, Administrative Secretary

Board Chairman Rick Alpers called the workshop meeting to order at 6:40pm.

The BOS signed the manifest for payroll and accounts payable. The BOS signed two purchase orders one for $209,000 to lock in the price for asphalt for the year and the second for $1,600 for the rental of the mower for cutting the highways.

Board Chairman Rick Alpers called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

Board Chairman Rick Alpers opened the public hearing at 7:00pm.

There was 45 minutes of discussion ranging from how many spots would be allocated and how they would be allocated, to how snow removal would work. The most concern form members of the public was over the limited parking available in the downtown area. BVD countered with information from the master plan that there is sufficient parking in the downtown area. BVD talked about the 1 hour restrictions already in place which are not currently enforced. There were numerous questions on the process for obtaining permits and how many would be issued.

The Board returned to regular session at 7:45 pm. No decisions made.

JD and PF stepped down during the discussions. There was a debate about the tax status for the years going forward. BVD made a motion to grant tax relief going forward in time. Seconded by SF.

The motion passed 3 yes 0 no.

There was discussion over granting a tax exemption for the last year. The discussion was tabled pending more information from the Mason’s.

Bill Phinney wanted to know the status on the complaints on Crescent Street; SF advised Mr. Phinney that the Code Enforcement Officer was preparing court documents to enforce town ordinances.

Ed Lindholm on Mosquito Control There was discussion over who would be responsible for this and it was decided that the Health Officer should be responsible.

Kathleen Girona on Bristol Page for Newfound Voice, BV agreed to get information to Ms. Girona by May 15. The TA to ask Dept Heads at Friday’s meeting to forward information to BVD.

Jay Meegan had been asked to come to the meeting by the BOS to clarify some issues. There was a long discussion over communication and how some matters could have been better addressed. Jay Meegan talked of the BOS representative to the ZBA being a member of the board, since the appeals to the ZBA are handled by the BOS. BVD stepped down as an active member of the ZBA based on this fact. It was discussed that Jay should forward the name of a replacement for this position to the BOS for consideration.

The Board returned to regular session at 9:55pm.

The Board returned to regular session at 11:00 pm.

The Board returned to regular session at 11:00 pm.

The Board returned to regular session at 11:20 pm.

The BOS discussed a letter from Sunset Heights requesting street name changes, the BOS is denying the request and JD will send letter to Sunset Heights.

The TA requested permission from the BOS to sign a letter to Cu Na Mara granting permission to extend alcohol services into the parking lot during the annual Irish Festival. Permission was granted.

The BOS approved summer hours on a trial basis for the TOB office staff.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Veloski, Town Administrator