WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

April 19, 2007

 

 

PRESENT: David Putnam, Wesley Staples, Marjorie Merena, Gary Hudson. Lauren Bresset, Lori Burt, Nancy Zeller, Jim Starkey, and Robert Harcke, Paula Page and Tina Cutter.

 

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

 

Gary Hudson was in to discuss the bridges in need of repair. Various materials and their costs are being considered.

 

The Planning Board was in to discuss the protocol for upgrading road status for new and existing building. For new and existing building lots, the property owner must bring their road frontage up to the minimum standards for a Class 5 road and have the road approved by the road agent. At this point driveway permits, etc, will be issued. We (the town) have 10 years to accept the road as Class 5.

 

Paula Page was in on behalf of the Ladies Aid Society of the Westmoreland United Church. Paula requested the use of the Town Hall for a site for seniors (60+) to gather once a month for a noon time lunch brought to this site by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services located in Keene. A $2 donation is requested from attendees. Wesley Staples moved to approve the use of the Town Hall. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

            Wesley Staples moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $32,086.22 .Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

 

MINUTES FROM THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING of April 5, 2007 were approved and moved by Wesley Staples. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Timber Cut – Broadridge Investments, LLC Map 13 Lot 8C, D, E. Wesley Staples moved to approve signing the intent. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

Timber Cut – Cersosimo Lumber Co, Inc. Map Lot 17, 18. David Putnam moved to approve signing the intent. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

 

Timber Cut – Jesse S. Ross Map 10 Lot 5. Wesley Staples moved to approve signing the intent.

Seconded by David Putnam, All in favor, so voted.

 

Sam Green with the NH Department of Revenue recommended that Marjorie Merena and Tina Cutter attend a DRA Mini – Course (Exemptions & Credits) held on May 15, 2007. David Putman moved to approve the course. Seconded by Wesley Staples, All in favor, so voted.

 

Avitar Training – Elaine Moore will be occasional coming evenings and teaching Tina Cutter the sketch part of the software program. David Putnam moved to approve the training. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

 

 

 

 

It was brought to the Board of Selectmen’s attention that some townspeople are interested in having Sam Greene with NH Dept. of Revenue Administration holding a Public Meeting to go over the assessment process. David Putnam moved to approve the meeting. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

 

Selectmen Marjorie Merena received and e-mail from Jayne Burnett informing the Board of Selectmen of the Westmoreland PTA 4 Mile Run that will take place May 12, 2007 with a start time of 9:00am. The course begins at the school and then heads down Route 63 to McAdam Road, up to Hatt Road, down Spofford, back to Route 63 and returns to school.

 

Marjorie Merena brought to the Boards attention that it would be a good idea to have the Selectmen’s office opened one hour before the Selectmen’s meetings to be opened to the public.

Tina Cutter expressed that she is willing to come in at 6:00pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month. David Putnam asked Tina Cutter if she would be interested in working a few more hours a week. Tina Cutter stated that she can work every 2nd & 4th Monday of each month starting in May and is will to work until 3:00pm each work day effective April 24, 2007. David moved to approve the Secretary’s hours. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in Favor, so voted.

 

All Town Employees will receive a pay increase of 3.3% retroactive back to March 13, 2007. David Putnam moved to approve the increase. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in Favor, so voted.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

The Board of Selectmen approved the following appointment: JoAnn LaBarre of 209 Glebe Road - Cemetery Trustee.

 

WARRANTS:

Gravel Tax Warrant – Marjorie Merena moved to approve a Timber Tax Warrant for Earle McClening – Map 9 Lot 31. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

Gravel Tax Warrant – Wesley Staples moved to approve a Gravel Tax Warrant for Cold River Materials DS Mason - Dist, Mgr. – Map 19 Lot 6. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.       

 

Gravel Tax Warrant – Wesley Staples moved to approve a Gravel Tax Warrant for Cersosimo Industries Inc.  – Map 1 Lot 19. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

Timber Tax Warrant - Wesley Staples moved to approve a Timber Tax Warrant for Elizabeth Dewy. Map 3 Lot 76, 38, 38A. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

           

Timber Tax Warrant - David Putnam moved to approve a Timber Tax Warrant for Patrick Moody. Map 4, Lot 6. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

 

Timber Tax Warrant – David Putnam moved to approve a Timber Tax Warrant for Jack Zeller. Map 8 Lot 5, 6, 7. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

The Board of Selectmen decided to purchase the Real Data Corp Annual Grantor Index of all real estate transactions in Westmoreland for the tax year April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2007. Wesley approved the purchase. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

 

Marjorie Merena received some estimates on printing the Towns History Book on archival paper. Marjorie will present Jan Carpenter with the estimates. No action taken at this time.

 

Regarding the letter of concern the Board of Selectmen received from Mr. Keith Swenson regarding Edward Yoerger diverting a stream/spring water onto his land to create a pond on his property on Daggett Hill Road has been addresses. A letter was sent to The Department of Environmental Services. Their response was a letter will be sent to Mr. Yoerger telling him to refrain from carrying out any additional work until a field inspection is done of his property by NHDES.

           

David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 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 3, 2007