WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

March 1, 2007

Chairman David Putnam called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM

PRESENT: David Putnam, Elaine Moore, Wesley Staples, Jeff Tenley, Deborah Weymouth of NRSC, Attorney Neil Berkson, Eric Kucharczlyk, Laura Kucharczlyk, Bruce Smith, Gary Hudson, Peter Remy, Linda Remy and Tina Cutter.

PUBLIC BUSINESS

NRCS - Jim Tenley and Deborah Weymouth representing Natural Resources Conservation Services was in to discuss Stream Bank Stabilization for site # 51 and site # 52 Great Meadow Ferry Road and Partridge Brook Road. Jeff explained that the State will pay 75% and the Town will pay 25%. Jeff estimates the Towns cost to be $15,250.00 for site #51 and $16,725.00 for site #52 – Partridge Brook Road, he believes this is a high cost estimate and believes it will be lower. The Permit Application was approved and signed by Elaine Moore. The Board will submit the Permit Application after NRCS meets with the Conservation Commission and abutter and landowners are notified.

Attorney Berkson was in to gather information for Eric Kucharczlyk and Laura Kucharczlyk. Eric and Laura Kucharczlyk are considering combining their 2 tracts of land into one tract and building a home on it. The question was asked what Class of Road is Lord Cemetery Road, Lord Cemetery is a Discontinued Road. It was discussed how to Continue that Road. David Putnam stated that the Selectmens not prepared to set that precedence at this time. The meeting was to gather information only.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Wesley Staples moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $7,415.78. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN’S MEETING of February 15, 2007 was approved and moved by Wesley Staples. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

NEW BUSINESS

Pistol Permit: David Putnam moved to approve a pistol permit for Robert Joslyn. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Jesse Scott Ross for Map 10 Lot 5. Elaine Moore moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor so voted.

RSC, s time.d.ed how to ContTowns no prepared to Continue Roads that have been Discontinued at this red to be a Dissconninuted The Board received a letter from Bradley, Burnett, Kinyon, Fernald & Green regarding Beccia v. Town of Westmoreland Board of Adjustment. Attorney Bradley requested forms to apply for (1) a variance, (2) a special exception, (3) an equitable waiver, and (4) a building permit. The Board will contact the Zoning Board and the appropriate forms will be sent. In addition the letter also stated that Attorney Bradley would like us to agree to withdraw the pending Superior Court case without prejudice either way. The Board has agreed to withdraw the pending case.

ABATEMENTS:

Property Tax Refund-Smith: David Putnam moved to approve signing a Property Tax Refund for Susan Smith. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor so voted.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

John Fontaine: A letter to John Fontaine Map 3 Lot 43 denying the request for abatement was signed. David Putnam moved to approve signing the letter. Elaine Moore seconded. All in favor so voted.

APPOINTMENT

Board moved and approved the following appointment: Elaine Moore of 49 River Road Secretary to the Zoning Board. A vacancy existed.

David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted,

Tina Cutter, Secretary

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

David R. Putnam, Chair

Elaine M. Moore

Wesley I. Staples

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN’S MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2007