WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN'S MINUTES

June 7, 2007

 

PRESENT: David Putnam, Wesley Staples, Marjorie Merena, Gary Hudson, Cindy Hatt

Maynard Zimmerman

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

 

Gary Hudson was present to discuss assigning house numbers to new properties in Town. Gary stated that he has received several calls in regards to numbering houses and he wasn’t aware that he was going to be assigning numbers. The Board of Selectmen has decided to have Gary assign the new house numbers. After Gary has given the house a number it will be presented to Elaine Moore E911 Coordinator and she will then submit to E911.

 

Constable Jim Cemorelis was present for a few different reasons. Jim applied for a grant for an additional portable radio and his application was approved. The Board of Selectmen reviewed the application moved to approve signing the application. Jim had some ideas about increasing police presence in town. He suggested sharing his position with one or two additional officers who would then share being “on call”. This would not cost the town more as the job of constable would be shared as opposed to one person on call 24/7 as it is now. Jim is working on a plan. No action was taken. Jim also presented the Board of Selectmen with information regarding a Municipal vehicle lease. This would  give the police more visibility. The Board of Selectmen asked Jim for more information.

 

Cindy & Tim Hatt were invited to attend the Selectmen’s meeting. The Board of Selectmen stated that they are interested purchasing the property they have for sale on McAdam Rd. The Board of Selectmen asked what their asking price is. Cindy stated they are thinking around $65,000. The board feels it may be a good location for future plans. No action taken at this time.


ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
       David Putnam moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $32,273.97 Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING of May 17, 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 Anson Burt / William Cleary, for Map 11 Lot 34 on the Esty Rd. David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

 

Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Jack Zeller, for Map 8 Lot 5, 7, 8 on the Plaine Rd. David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

Letter from Southwest Region Planning Commission: The Selectmen received a letter requesting an update of the Town of Westmoreland’s road inventory. The updated information will be incorporated in the NH Dept. of Transportation’s Road Inventory Database for us in digital mapping and calculation of the town’s State Aid Highway Block Grant Funding. The inventory map is being reviewed at this time and will be discussed at the next Selectmen’s Meeting.

 

Pistol Permit Application from Richard Schmidt was given to Constable Cemorelis for review.


Letter from Kecia & Jeff Kofoed: The Selectmen received a letter of concern to the increased amount of vehicular traffic observed on the County Rd.

Letter from Brox Industries, Inc.: The Selectmen received a letter stating around June 11 they will be starting to pave section 4-1 River Rd.

Letter from Attorney Sam Bradley: The Selectmen received a letter regarding Route 12 – Map 14, Lot 31. Sam Bradley informed the Board that there has been a Motion to Extend Return date and a Motion to amend Respondents in this matter.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED                                                                                Application for Veterans Credit: Marjorie Merena moved to approve the Application for Veterans Credit for Peter Magraw. The credit will reflect his 2008 tax bill. David Putnam Seconded. All in favor, so voted.

Ed Messer submitted a State of NH (Division of Forest and Lands) Forest Fire Report/Bill. David Putnam moved to approve the Report/Bill. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.
 
David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 PM. 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 JUNE 21, 2007