Westmoreland Selectmen's Minutes
PRESENT:
David Putnam, Marjorie Merena, Russ Austin, Bob
Moore, George Laine, Mark Terry, Harry Nelson, Mike
Reed
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Dave Putnam called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
J.B. Mack of the Southwest region Planning Commission cancelled his
presentation.
Mike Reed brought to the attention of the board the Emergency Management
Performance Grant which needs to be submitted by September 30. The grant is for
$5000 with the town contributing the same in kind (this amount was included in
the budget). This Local Emergency Operating Plan (LEOP) will enable the Town to
receive future additional funds for our local Emergency Management use. Various
Town Officers will be asked for their input in writing the grant application.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Russ motioned to accept the manifest in the amount of $30,641.62. Dave seconded
the motion. All in favor so voted.
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES:
Dave motioned to accept the minutes of
NEW BUSINESS:
One Pistol permit was renewed.
E-911 Mapping: Bob Moore and Gary Hudson will
work with Tina on this issue.
Notice of Intent to Cut:
James Henderson, Map R6, Lot
Harry Nelson stopped by to tell us that Tanker 1 was repaired for under $5000
and is back in service.
Russ brought up the condition of the front entranceway of Town Hall. The
pillars and side fences need attention. Also, the stone monument on the Common
needs repair and the flagpole pulley needs to be replaced.
OLD BUSINESS:
Flooring for the kitchen: the board approved the Mojave Slate composition-tile flooring from Monadnock Flooring. Thanks to all who took a look at the samples and voiced their approval of the Mojave Slate. Marjorie will contact Jim Merritt about renovating the kitchen between July 6 and 19.
The Post Office floor will be cleaned, repaired, or replaced if funds are
available at the end of the year.
Arthur Sharkey - Abatement: Continued to next meeting.
Waste Management invoice: After a brief discussion, we agree to pay the invoice
as it is believed to be their final invoice. Russ will contact the NRRA to take
the tires from the pallets and from the WM container (WM has been promising to
remove the container and tires since last May). The purchase of the compactor
and converter, and any other WM issues, will be dealt with later.
Abatements: The board voted in agreement with the recommendations of assessor
Jim Rice.
Property on Old Route 12 regarding vehicles: Health Officer Lloyd Draper will
be asked to check it out.
WARRANTS:
James W. Porter
& Lisa Porter -Timber Tax - R4,
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
None
Dave made a motion to go into non-public session at
The non-public session ended at
Dave moved that the meeting adjourn at
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David Putnam, Chair
M. Merena for Tina Cutter, Secretary
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Marjorie Merena
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Russ Austin
THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN'S
MINUTES OF