Westmoreland Selectmen's Minutes

January 17, 2008

PRESENT: David Putnam, Marjorie Merena, Wesley Staples, Gary Hudson, and Jim Cemorelis

David Putnam called the meeting to order at 6:55 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
David Putnam moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $32,412.06. Seconded by Wes Staples. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN'S MINUTES of January 3, 2008 was approved and moved by David Putnam. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Gary Hudson submitted the Highway Department budget and discussed areas of need including bridge repairs, and road equipment.

Jim Cemorelis (constable) presented his budget and discussed recommendations to improve visibility and services.

OLD BUSINESS:
Wes was asked about the lightweight tables - they are not forgotten.

NEW BUSINESS:
Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, George Graves – Map R 17 Lot 29, Wentworth Rd. David Putnam approved and moved the request. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, James Henderson – Map R 6 Lot 21, Hurricane Rd. David Putnam approved and moved the request. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted

Application for Current Use – Page Leander III. Wesley Staple approved and moved the request. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

Application for Current Use – George Oakes. David Putnam approved and moved the request. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

Pistol permits

The lights failed at 9:30 - documents to be signed were not completed.

Marjorie Merena moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40. Seconded by Wes Staples. All in favor so voted.

Respectfully submitted,                                                             Marjorie Merena, Recording Secretary

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

David Putnam, Chair                        

Wesley Staples

Marjorie Merena

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 2008