TOWN OF WESTMORELAND

Selectmen’s Meeting – September 21, 2006

 

Present:  Wesley Staples, Elaine Moore – Absent: David Putnam

 

Public in attendance:  Bruce Smith, Larry Muchmore, Jim Rice, and JoAnn Labarre

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 by Chairperson- Elaine Moore

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

            Bruce Smith- Zoning Administrator, and Larry Muchmore-Building Inspector, were present to discuss the process for submitting paperwork to the Board of Selectmen. The Board asks that both Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector submit paperwork to the Board on a monthly basis.

 

            It was also brought to the Boards attention that there are several people in town building without permission from the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector.  ALL building MUST be approved by the Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector before construction can begin.  The Board of Selectmen will send letters to current violators to Cease and Desist until obtaining proper paperwork.  If violations continue the town will consider court proceedings.

 

            Bruce Smith will be unavailable from October 17 to November 12 and has asked Larry Muchmore to handle the Zoning Administrator position during that time. 

 

Assessing:  Jim Rice was in to give the Board an update regarding the Statistical Update.  All is going well and should be completed soon.

 

JoAnn Labarre – Town Treasurer met with the Board and presented the 2006 Budget Expenses thru September.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

            Wesley Staples moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $ _________  Seconded by Elaine Moore.  All in favor, so voted.

 

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES:

            Wesley Staples moved to approve the Selectmen’s Minutes of September 07, as read.  Seconded by Elaine Moore.  All in favor, so voted.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

            McKinen Road Bridge – Wesley Staples move to sign a contract with F.W. Whitcomb to temporarily shore up the bridge for the winter months.  Seconded by Elaine Moore.  All in favor, so voted. 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Elaine Moore moved to approve the following pistol permits. Herbert White and James Poulette Jr.  Seconded by Wesley Staples.  All in favor, so voted.

 

            Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Peter Mitchell for Map ---------

Wesley Staples moved to approve the timber cut.  Seconded by Elaine Moore.  All in favor, so voted.

 

            Trustees of Trust Funds – the Board of Selectmen received a letter from Patrick Baker asking several questions regarding Trust Funds.  The Board will write Mr. Baker answering his questions.

 

TOWN HALL OFFICE HOURS: The Board of Selectmen discussed whether to continue with the hours as they are set now or add more hours.  After discussion Wesley Staples moved to leave the office hours as they are now:  Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Seconded by Elaine Moore.  All in favor, so voted.  The Selectmen are available by phone if an emergency arises.  If anyone believes the office should be open more or less, he/she may contact one of the Selectmen.  Elaine - 313-3453 - Wesley - 399-4492 – David - 399-7347.

 

TOWN HALL TABLES:  Elaine Moore moved to purchase four more lightweight tables.  These tables will be 8 feet in length.  Seconded by Wesley Staples.  All in favor, so voted.