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

The BOS signed minutes for 6/15/06, the accounts payable manifest.

7:30 pm Rick Vincent assessing update

7:45 pm Ron St Cyr re beach (porta potties)

The Fire Chief did not attend. RA discussed the Fire chief’s request to hire LMK to do a debriefing on the Flood. Discussion ensued and it was decided to have the Fire Chief prepare a debriefing.

Ms. Ross updated the BOS on the I" Team process, she presented a brief history of the process and talked about where the process is going from here. Ms. Ross asked the BOS if they would like to sit with the "I" Team and discuss the impressions of the Team on the individual candidates. There was some discussion of whether or not this should be after the next set of interviews by the BOS. No firm decision was made.

Since Rick Vincent was not present the BOS ,moved up Mr. St Cyr on the schedule. Mr. St Cyr yielded the floor to Sue Heleotois. Ms. Heleotois was concerned about the placement of the porta potties in front of her mother’s cottage and the impact of the view and also the fact that the porta potties were no longer under the trees and would smell more in the heat. RA discussed the need to place the units on a flat piece of land and BVD asked what the reasons for the relocation were. Mr. St. Cyr commented that where the units were formerly located the view is not impacted as much as the cottages are located on higher ground. Mr. St. Cyr also commented that people using the units now come out adjusting their clothing because they are behind the new walls placed around them and that the openings do not have doors and are in view of the public. PF suggested removing three of the sides, in that, the public would not feel protected by the walls and not come out adjusting the clothes. BVD suggested that the T/A get together with the Beach Commission to review the situation and try to develop a plan of action. RA talked about developing a Master Plan for the beaches and putting money in next years budget to aid the process.

Rick Vincent the Town’s Assessor updated the BOS on the current revaluation process. The plan was to inspect 25% of the properties each year and bring the values up at the end of the 4 years. Currently the equalization ratio for the town is 53%, the state requires the ratio be between 90-110%. Mr. Vincent talked of doing duel duties right now in making sure all the deeds were current. There was further discussion over the steps that will be occurring over the next few months. Mr. Vincent expects that all the information will be in the computer and current by September for the December billing. JD asked if a circuit rider or someone to go out and check for new buildings was necessary. Mr. Vincent did not think this was necessary. There was a brief discussion over the staffing at the TOB and whether or not it is sufficient with the current trends in the market place. RA commented that two full time staff are needed to properly man the office. JD also agreed that 2 full time staff are needed. Mr. Vincent stated that he will probably be here 5 days a week in September when the reval is finished and to have public hearings over the changes and informal hearings with individual owners over the changes in value. Mr. Vincent said normally 5-10% of the owners will request a hearing. BVD asked about the new units down by the lake, this is in reference to the campground and whether or not they understand that they are taxable. Mr. Vincent said he has had discussions with the new owner and he understands that the units will be taxable. There was a brief discussion over the signing of abatements and when that should be done, Mr. Vincent said the BOS could sign the papers.

Ms. Levesque of the Beach Commission came in and was concerned that Mr. St. Cyr had already presented to the BOS without her being present. There was further discussion over why the porta potties were moved and the reasons for the move. PF asked if the units could be moved back. BVD asked that the whole issue go back the T/A and the Beach Commission for review and action. RA said that he had talked with Mark Bucklin is available to assist with improvements to the beaches. There was discussion about moving the Avery Crouse beach sign and the fact that it was cemented in place, it was suggested that only one pole be moved to relocate the sign. BVD was concerned that the discussion with Mr. St Cyr had been moved and Ms. Levesque had not had a chance to hear the testimony. It was left that the T/A and Beach Commissioners need to get together to discuss the issue of placement of the units.

Richard Walenda complained about the condition of Peaked Hill Road, JD asked that Mr. Walenda present his complaints to the T/A in writing.

. New issues:

FEMA update declared a disaster area for Public Assistance (town property, not private property)

Cross walks update Where do we stand? SF gave the BOS an update

Over expenditure software.

Disability Ins

Parking permits RSA 265:74

CDBG hearing 7/13/06 7:15 would like earlier

Health Officer

GASB 34 (have sent information to Paul Glick waiting a response)

Homeland Cemetery (waiting a response)

Summer Town Meeting 7/22 10:00 am

Non-public under RSA 91-A:3 (a) personnel

Non-public under RSA 91-A:3 (e) legal recovery of funds: computer

JD reported that there was a concern in that there was a telephone pole in the middle of the route for the bike path and at the last update the contractor will look into shifting the path around the pole, if that is not possible the T/A will look into moving the pole with PSNH. JD would like to see Bill Barrett come in be Clerk of the Works for the bike path, the BOS agreed.

Karen Lukeman would like to talk to the BOS about renaming streets. The T/A has talked to the Fire and Police Chiefs, the Fire Chief will be developing a policy.

JD nominated Jim Jefferies to be on the Police building Design Team, the BOS agreed.

JD would like Bristol to form a Health Board, he will ask Louise Tanner to come to a BOS meeting and discuss.

JD asked when NH Magazine would be on sale with the Bristol story. It should be on sale now.

JD noted that the fireworks are on for 7/2.

SF noted that the local 10 year old team had made it into the Hal Ripkin play offs.

RA would like to do certificates for the players, SF will get the names.

BVD presented his guidelines for the police building project RA would like to have the team in on 7/13 at 715.RA would like to invite the Police Chief, the Sergeant and a patrolman as well as the police commissioners told about the meeting.

BVD updated the BOS on the last school board meeting.

BVD talked about the Budget Committee and they were not having a special meeting to talk about the fire truck. The Budget committee will meet with the fire Dept on 7/10.

BVD has heard good comments about the bike path.

The Board returned to regular session at.10:33

The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Veloski

Town Administrator