WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN'S MINUTES

February 7, 2008

PRESENT: David Putnam, Wesley Staples, Marjorie Merena, Steven Robinson, and Tina Cutter

David Putnam called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Stephen Robinson was in to ask the Selectmen about a Voluntary Merger that he requested May 21, 2007 and the Merger was approved at the June 12, 2007 Planning Board Meeting. Stephen was wondering why he still received two tax bills for 2007, David Putnam explained that because the Merger had taken place after April 1, 2007 he should have received two bills. This Voluntary Merger will affect his 2008 Taxes then he will just receive one bill.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: David Putnam moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest for January 17, 2008 in the amount of $34,124.27 Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING MINUTES of January 17, 2008 were approved and moved by Wesley Staples. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Board of Selectmen received a letter from Patrick Baker, Chairman – Trustees of Trust Funds requesting that the Board of Selectmen take the steps necessary to have the Jeff Starkey Fund properly established that was requested in 2006 from the Starkey family. Tina Cutter will contact Sam Bradley regarding this matter to be advised on how to handle establishment of a common trust fund.

A letter was received from Jim Blake, Vice President – Historical Society stating that it has came to the society’s attention that some remodeling work is being planned for the town office area, the Historical Society is interested in preserving any significant town documentation that have been determined by the town officials to no longer be useful or necessary for town records. No action taken at this time.

The Board of Selectmen received a letter from Rod Parsons regarding reviewing his current assessment. The Selectmen suggested that Tina contact the assessor. Rod also included a letter requesting the Board of Selectmen to consider property owner incentives for the installation of alternative energy systems at the upcoming meeting. No action taken at this time.

The Board of Selectmen received dates for the 2008/2009 Hazardous Waste Collections. They will be posted at the Town Hall.

Elaine Moore e-mailed Tina that she will no longer be able to continue with the E-911 Program for the Town. 911 has to do with using GPS for fire and rescue to locate residents). She's spent a tremendous amount of time on it and we need someone to carry on her good work. Elaine can explain what it is, what she's done, and what needs to be done. Any resident interested in the position of E-911 co-ordinator, please contact the selectmen's office (399-4471, westmoreland@cheshire.net).

David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30PM. Seconded by Wesley Staples. 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 SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2007