WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

February 1, 2007

 

PRESENT: David Putnam, Wesley Staples, Gary Hudson, John Harris, Linda Remy, Peter Remy,  and Tina Cutter

ABSENT: Elaine M. Moore

 

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

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS

            Gary Hudson was in to discuss the Highway Budget.

           

            John Harris was in to talk about General Assessing

 

            Peter Remey was in to ask what the procedures are to submit a Petitioned Warrant Article on Daggett Hill Rd. The Board explained the procedures.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

            Wesley Staples moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $24,624.77. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

SELECTMEN’S MEETING of January 18, 2007 was approved and moved by Wesley Staples. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

NEW BUSINESS

            Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Craig Stavseth for Map U6 Lot 3. David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor so voted.

 

            Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Jack Zeller for Map R8 Lots 5, 6, 7. David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor so voted.

            Grant State Assessing: The Board reviewed the proposed Contract between the Town and Granite State Assessing for 2007. The Board approved and signed the Contract.

 

            New Hampshire Municipal Management Association: A letter was received by the association inviting the Town to join the state managers’ organization. This has been placed on hold until the Selectmen review the application.

 

            Pistol Permit: Wesley Staples moved to approve a pistol permit for Jeffrey Watson. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

            Hazardous Waste: The Board of Selectmen has signed a letter of commitment with the City of Keene for twenty-four collections in the 2007-2008 series. Collection schedule is as followed:

                        2007                                                                            2008

Saturday, July 7, Wednesday, July 11                Saturday, March 22, Wednesday, March 26

Saturday, July 21, Saturday, August 11              Saturday, March 29, Saturday, April 12

Wednesday, August 15, Saturday, August 25                 Wednesday, April 16, Saturday, April 26

Saturday, September 8, Wednesday, September 12      Saturday, May 10, Wednesday, May 14

Saturday, September 22, Saturday, October 13            Saturday, May 24, Saturday, June 7

Wednesday, October 17, Saturday, October 27           Wednesday, June 11, Saturday, June 21

 

            KJK Wireless: The Board of Selectmen received a letter believing that the existing Crown Castle communications tower is an ideal location to locate US Cellular’s equipment.  KJK Wireless has been referred to the Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Building Inspector.

           

WARRANTS

            Current Use Change Tax Warrant: Wesley Staples moved to approve signing a Current use Change Tax Warrant for James & Pamela Clark. David Putnam seconded. All in favor so voted.

 

                The Board of Selectmen have scheduled at Work Meeting for February 6, 2007 at 7:00pm

 

 

David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 


Tina Cutter, Secretary

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

 

 


David R. Putnam, Chair

 

 

 


Elaine M. Moore

 

 

 


Wesley I. Staples

 

 

 

 

 

 

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTED. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN’S MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2007