Westmoreland Selectmen's Minutes

June 19, 2008

 

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 June 5, 2008. Marjorie seconded the motion. All in favor so voted.

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 21 Hurricane Road.

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. Grafton, Vermont, stone mason Steve Fisher will be called about repairing the monument. Jim Merritt will be called for the entranceway repairs, and when a new pulley and rope are purchased for the flag pole, we'll call in the fire department.

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, Lot 42, 43

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

        None

Dave made a motion to go into non-public session at 8:56.

The non-public session ended at 9:20.

Dave moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:30. Russ seconded the motion. All in favor so voted.

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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 JULY 3, 2008.