WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN'S MINUTES
PRESENT: David Putnam, Wesley Staples, Marjorie Merena, Dick Schmidt and Tina Cutter
David Putnam called the meeting to order at
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Dick Schmidt was in to go over his energy audit findings for the Town Hall and to make recommendations to the board.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Wesley Staples moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest for
David Putnam moved to approve
the Accounts Payable Manifest for
SELECTMEN'S MEETING MINUTES of
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board of Selectmen received a letter from the Department of Transportation regarding the 2008 Highway Block Grant Aid. The Selectmen discussed what needs to be put into the budget?
Holden Transportation Engineering submitted a letter of interest to the board of Selectmen regarding up coming bridge projects. The board looked over the submitted information.
Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by John Matthews, for Map 14 Lot 43 on Route 12. Wesley Staples moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.
A Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions was submitted by Bruce Adler. David Putnam moved to approve the application. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor so Voted.
LETTER TO BE SIGNED
2008 Type Master Services Copier Maintenance/ Services agreements. David Putnam moved to approve the agreement. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor so Voted.
The Board of Selectmen received a letter from the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. The members of this association asked the Board of Selectmen to accept as gift five used self contained breathing apparatus/ five spare bottles that are in excellent condition. The Board of Selectmen agreed to accept the gift. David Putnam moved to approve the gift. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS
The Selectmen discussed the plastic
tables for the Town Hall and Wesley Staples is going to be in charge getting
them.
Marjorie Merena submitted $47 collected from the donation
buckets for the pruning and cabling for the red maple on the common and
Marjorie herself donated $78 for a total contribution of $125.00. The total
bill was $250 of which the Town paid the remaining half.
Marjorie Merena asked David Putnam about the Town Water Supply Program David Putnam explained that it is on hold until they are through with the budget.
The Board of Selectmen received a check, and a copy of the Settlement Statement from Attorney Sam Bradley office for the net proceeds from the sale of the Bessie Bates property located at 952 Route 12. This process is complete and paid in full.
David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.
Respectfully submitted, Tina
Cutter, Secretary
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
David
Putnam, Chair
Wesley
Staples
Marjorie Merena
THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE
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