MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

PRESENT: Terry H. Finnegan (Chairman), Donal P. Anderson (Vice-chairman), Hilary P. Wilson (Clerk), Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Selectman), Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Diane Tobin (Executive Assistant), John Mattson (Comcast), Don Cahill, Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), Steve Annear (Pembroke Mariner/Reporter), Ned Colby (Patriot Ledger), and others.

MINUTES: The minutes of Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, 2008 were accepted as presented.

ENERGY COMMITTEE: Mr. Anderson asked the Board to request that the energy committee put out an RFQ to upgrade the infrastructure that is energy related. Mr. Anderson explained that department heads would tell the reviewer what they need for upgrades. An audit would be done and we would get a report on what will work best for the town. Issues such as replacement windows, insulation, pump motors, the boiler, and other issues would be addressed. One lease could cover all projects.

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to have the Board of Selectmen authorize the Energy Committee to start putting out RFQ’s for energy saving services companies.

ONE YEAR PLAN:

Town Planner – The Planning Board was scheduled to meet with the Selectmen on November 10^th, but being a holiday week, the appointment will be postponed until a later date.

Passports – The Selectmen’s secretaries will attend a passport training class on October 15^th in Boston. There are some questions about the logistics of setting up a preparation area in the office.

Capital Items Revenue: No definite plans yet on this subject. There will be a Cash Management Meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

SKATEBOARD PARK: Laura Cannone and Leah VanSickle were present to tell the Selectmen of the status of their proposed skateboard park. They have raised almost $4,000. They are trying to get another committee together at the high school. The teacher who was assisting them has left the junior high school and they are trying now to get the high school and the elementary schools involved. Their goal is to have a contact in each school.

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to allocate a piece of property at the back of the ballfields behind the Community Center and turn it over to the Recreation Commission to accept the skateboard park as one of their programs.

Vote: 4-1 In Favor: Wilson, Boyle, Anderson, Wilson Opposed: Boulter

(Mr. Boulter made it clear that he was not opposed to a skateboard park but he was opposed to the location behind the Community Center.)

Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and administer the grant of $100,000 from Senate President Terese Murray’s Office to be expended for a youth recreation and enrichment program in the Town.

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Telephone System: The new telephone system for the Town Hall has been installed .

N. E. Villages: Mr. Wilson questioned the construction of a gazebo on this easement. Mr. Thorne explained that they would like to take the easement for now and hope to purchase the property when it is offered at auction.

Comcast: No update this evening

PAC TV: Mr. Anderson advised that Atty. Hewigg is assisting in forming a non-profit group to be called Pembroke Community TV and the selectmen will step back when interested persons come forward for appointment to this group.

ACTUARY SERVICES: Mr. Thorne will talk with the Town Accountant on this subject.

Executive Session: Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations, on-going and pending litigation, and upon conclusion no further public business to be discussed.

Roll Call Vote: Wilson, yes – Boyle, yes – Anderson, yes – Boulter, yes – Finnegan, yes

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.