WESTMORELAND
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Elaine Moore.
Present: Wesley Stapes, David Putnam, Elaine Moore, Joann Labarre, and Mike Reed.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Mike Reed was in to discuss his duties as Emergency Manager regarding the State’s Pandemic program. Elaine will obtain paperwork Mike needs to bring him up to date on the program. Mike will contact Chesterfield, as Chesterfield will be the POD for Westmoreland.
Joann LaBarre, Treasurer reviewed a monthly statement regarding the towns finances with the Board. Joann comes in once a month to review the budget with the Board. Her input is very beneficial to the Board.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Wesley moved to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $ 22,863.54 Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING:
Wesley Staples moved to approve the Selectmen’s Meeting minutes of August 03, 2006. Seconded by Elaine Moore. Two in favor, one abstained, as he was not available for the meeting of August 03. Minutes were approved.
WARRANTS:
Richard Hatt – Timber Tax Warrant
William Faulkner – Timber Tax Warrant
Jim Myers – Timber Tax Warrant
Lawrence d. Smith- Timber Tax Warrant
Elaine Moore moved to approve the above warrants. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.
NEW BUSINESS:
Binding Town Reports – Elaine Moore suggested binding the town reports. This will preserve the books and they would be bound in hard cover. After discussion it was decided to discuss the costs with the Budget Committee for next year.
Arthur Cooley – Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber- David Putnam moved to approve the cut… seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted
MS-1 Extension- due to a Statistical Update being done an extension of the MS-1 was requested. Elaine Moore moved to approve the request. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.
MS-4 – Joann and Tina will work on the MS-4.
Recycling Form – the Town Clerk has requested changes to the Recycling Information Form. A call was made to Waste Management and the Board was informed no request for change had been made. The Town Secretary will make copies of the original form with no changes. The forms will be available in the Town Clerks Office and the Selectmen’s Office.
Pistol Permit: Bruce Russell has requested a renewal of his pistol permit. Elaine Moore moved to grant a new permit. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so moved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mckinen Road Bridge – Elaine will call Jim Holler and set up a meeting for next week to discuss the bridge.
Route 12 Property – As there were no bids for the Route 12 property the Board discussed options. No decision made at this time.
Assessing- Jim Rice, the town assessor has asked to have a port installed so he can work in the office when the Secretary is there. After discussion the Board agreed to install the Port.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Moore
Elaine Moore
Wesley Staples
David Putnam
THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 07, 2006, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.
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