WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN'S MINUTES

May 3, 2007

PRESENT: David Putnam, Marjorie Merena, Jan Carpenter, Gary Hudson, Marshall Patmos, Jim Blake, Jeff Smith, Walter Derjue, George Duke, Richard Schmidt, Scott Fifield and Tina Cutter.

ABSENT: Wesley Staples

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

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
       David Putnam moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $7,574.93  Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING of April 19, 2007 was approved and moved by Marjorie Merena. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

Jan Carpenter was in to discuss information Marjorie gathered on the reprinting of the Town History book. Marjorie will send specs to Peter E. Randall, Publisher, for the casebound (hard cover) book (original quote was for softbound). Jan also stated that the Historical Society is interested in being added to our web-site. David Putnam moved to approve adding the Historical Society to the town website. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor so voted.

Gary Hudson was in to give the Board of Selectmen an update on the Bessie Smith Bridge replacement. Funds for the project have been approved.

The Conservation Commission was in to inform the Board of Selectmen on the results of the Litter - Free New Hampshire Program held on Saturday April 21, 2007. Marshall Patmos stated that, 53 people participated, 158 bags of trash and about 20 tires were picked up, and volunteers covered close to 20 miles of road. The Conservation Commission thanks Gary Hudson for the signs and vests he provided, and also the Board of Selectmen for the use of the Town Hall. The clean-up was well received. The Conservation Commission introduced Richard Schmidt, their new member, to the Selectmen.

NEW BUSINESS

Notice of Intent to Cut Timber - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bostwick McConnon Map 2 Lot 9. David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

Notice of Intent to Cut Timber - Mary Ferrandino-Frensdorff. Map 4 Lot 15 David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

Pistol Permit: David Putnam moved to approve a pistol permit for Steven Houle and Maxine Houle. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

The Board of Selectmen received an official notification of the Town 2006 Total Equalized Valuation. No action taken at this time. (We may appeal this.)

Tina Cutter informed the Board that she received and e-mail from Elaine Moore. Elaine stated that she is interested in being our E-911 Coordinator. Elaine has been second in command in Walpole for about four years and has recently taken over as E-911 Coordinator there. Because of her past experience here and in Walpole, David Putnam feels Elaine will do well as our E-911 Coordinator and moved to approve her as E- 911Coordinator. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted. The Board will get the Necessary paper from the State for Elaine.

The Selectmen were notified by the National Association for Self-Employed, Washington DC, that Frank Hunter and Kim Peavy, owners of Hillside Springs Farm and CSA Garden in Westmoreland, are recipients of their Achievement Award in the amount of $30,000 in recognition of their excellent small-business practices and contribution to local agriculture and the community. The selectmen will congratulate them.

The Board received a letter from Waste Management stating as of May 31, 2007 they will no longer provide a transfer station attendant. On May 8, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall the Board of Selectmen are meeting with David Marcoux from Waste Management regarding our options and the future of our transfer station. Residents are welcome to attend and to participate.

OLD BUSINESS
Application for Veterans Credit: Marjorie Merena moved to approve the Application for Veterans Credit for George Lyes Jr. The credit will reflect his 2008 tax bill. David Putnam seconded. All in favor, so voted.

The Board received a letter from Attorney Sam Bradley regarding the status of Hunt Road. David Putnam called town attorney Sam Bradley to clarify matter.

The Board received a letter from attorney Sam Bradley regarding the Route 12 - Map 14, Lot 31. Sam Bradley is keeping us informed of any correspondence. No action taken at this time.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED
Report of Wood or Timber Cut: A reminder letter to Douglas Kendall, Jeffrey Kofoed, Jesse Ross & Amy Jeffrey, Stanley Castor, Robert Borofsky, Peter Mitchell and James Bowes was signed by the Selectmen regarding their Report of Wood or Timber that as not been received. The Reports are due by May 15, 2007

APPOINTMENT
The Board approved and signed the following appointment: Elaine Moore of 49 River Rd. - Overseer of Public Welfare.

David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 PM. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
David Putnam, Chair                         Tina Cutter, Secretary
Wesley Staples
Marjorie Merena

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF May 17, 2007