Present: Rick Alpers (RA), Steve Favorite (SF), Paul Fraser (PF), and Town Administrator Bob Veloski. Joe Denning (JD), left early, Angela Mahoney was sick and was not present at the meeting. Also in attendance were the Fire Commissioners: Bob Patten, John Bianchi, and Doug Williams and Chief Norm Skantze and Beach Commissioners Mark Chevalier and Joann Levesque. In attendance from the public were: Charley Reynolds, Richard Walenda, Lori Ingham, Robin Fitzgerald and Barbara Greenwood.

Board Chairman Rick Alpers called the meeting to order at 6:45pm.

The BOS signed minutes for 6/8/06, PO’s for BMSI and PHD Communications, a PAF for the HDC Secretary, a PAF for a new hire for the PD several PAF’s for the FD for corrections in salaries, terminations, and new hires, the payroll manifest and the accounts payable manifest.

7:00 the Fire Commission

7:30 Robin Fitzpartick

7:45 the Beach Commissioners

The fire Commissioners were late so PF asked if the town had ever sprayed for mosquitoes, the answer was that at one time many years ago it was done. There is no line item in the budget for this, however the Health Officer is to check on state funds to cover this. RA states that he believes that the state will only cover 25-30% of this.

BVD asked the BOS to approve his letter to the Budget Committee, and school board about keeping the CIP on track. The OBS agreed to send the letter.

The BOS discussed the 3 candidates for the ZBA opening. The BOS thought all were good candidates, and after a discussion decided to appoint Dan Bouchard.

BVD brought forth his proposal for the allowing of overnight parking in downtown. BVD motion to accept the change in the down town parking regulations, seconded by PF. after a short discussion it was decided to approve the plan and refine over the next 6 months. RA voted against this decision.

The Fire Commissioners made a presentation on the status of Ladder 1, the ladder is in need of repairs and cannot be certified. The Fire Chief has gotten a cost estimate of $20,000 to repair the ladder and bring it up to certification level. The Chief has gotten a quote for a used ladder about the same vintage for $15,000 which is certified. The Chief presented 3 options: 1 do not repair and use mutual aid for a while, 2 purchase the used ladder 3 push up the time table for the purchase of a new truck. The BOS asked the T/A to see if funds could be fund within the budget to cover the $15,000 for the used vehicle. The T/A to advise the Chair of the Budget Committee (BC) of the problem with ladder 1 and recommend solutions and ask the BC to come to the 6/29 meeting. The next BC meeting is July 10.

Doug Williams asked to BOS to review the list of recommendations by the Fire Commission, the BOS reviewed, no actions taken.

Chief Skantze talked of having LMK Emergency Planning Associates come in to do a formal review and debriefing of the Evacuation. The cost would be about $1,500; the Chief has the money in his training budget.

There was a brief discussion of the upcoming fireworks. The T/A, Fire Chief, and Police Chief to get together to finalize plans.

RA discussed the need to develop a policy in conjunction with the towns emergency services departments to look at requests for renaming streets.

The BOS interviewed Robin Fitzgerald for a position on the Historic District Commission, no decision made.

Beach Commissioners brought in the plans for the upcoming year. The first decision by the Commissioners was to place fencing around the porta poties to make them less conspicuous. The Commission has received 3 applications so far for the positions at the beach and would like permission to start this weekend; the BOS agreed. There was a discussion over whether or not the beach supervisor should be issuing parking tickets; the BOS advised against this. Uniforms were discussed and they will be ordered. The Beach Commissioners talked about the residents along the shore line who park their cars across form their houses blocking use by other residents. The T/A will talk with LGC about restricting the beach stickers. Mark Chevalier will talk to Mark Bucklin about fixing the culverts.

Richard Walenda complained about the condition of Peaked Hill Road, SF gave Mr. Walenda a complaint form to fill out and asked that Mr. Walenda place his complaints in writing for formal review.

The Board returned to regular session at 9:20 pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Veloski

Town Administrator