Westmoreland Selectmen's Minutes
December 18, 2008

PRESENT:
Dave Putnam, Marjorie Merena, Russ Austin, Jim Rice, Gary Hudson,
JoAnn LaBarre, George Laine, Cindy Hatt
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Dave called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Jim Rice presented a letter regarding the merger of Granite State
Assessing with Cross Country Appraisal Group. Jim will continue being
our assessor and our financial agreement with Granite State will be
honored. For us, the name only has changed. There have been a few
requests for an updated booklet listing all current property
assessments in town. This will be discussed when the new budget is
prepared.

Gary Hudson briefed us on his budget. Gary also discussed the need
for emergency contact in regard to severe weather and power outages
and shut-in residents.

Cindy Hatt came in to ask if five of the barriers presently in place
could be removed until all parties meet in the spring to finalize
exactly where the property line pins should be. The selectmen and
Gary agreed to do this as soon as possible.

Marjorie needed to leave the meeting for personal business. All
following business was conducted by Dave and Russ.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Dave moved that the accounts payable totalling $22,825.91 be
accepted. Russ seconded the motion and it passed.

SELECTMEN'S MINUTES:
Dave moved that the minutes of the December 4 meeting be accepted.
Russ seconded the motion and it passed.

OLD BUSINESS:
An e-mail from Atty. Bradley was discussed with Cindy Hatt (above).
Dave has advised Atty. Bradley that a special Town Meeting will not be needed.
The selectmen voted, as advised by Atty. Bradley, to accept monetary
gifts to the Jeff Starkey Trust Fund.

NEW BUSINESS:
A request for inclusion of an Article in the Town Warrant will be
addressed when the new budget is prepared.
E-mail from Atty. Bradley regarding a special Town Meeting was
discussed under Old Business.
Hazardous Waste Collections for next year-This will be discussed at
budget preparation.
A request was received from Maisie Crowther for the remainder of
their 2008 budgeted appropriations. JoAnn has sent the check for this.
A letter was received from Ian Jolley regarding his property tax. A
reply will be sent to him advising him of his options.
A letter was received from the State of NH-DMV regarding a request
for an inspection station. Bob Moore will follow up on this request.
Joe Gragen asked for a clarification of a driveway off Old County
Road. A letter addressing this matter will be sent to the property
owner.

LETTER TO BE SIGNED:
A letter was signed and will be sent to Dottie Thompson to thank her
for her service as one of the Supervisors of the Checklist.

WARRANTS:
Two Supplemental Property Tax Warrant were signed. One was for George
and Nancy Oaks and one was for Mark and Kathleen Terry.

NON PUBLIC:
Dave moved to go into Non-Public Session at 9:45. This was seconded
by Russ. The topic was the allocation of the Christmas Funds. The
Non-Public Session ended at 10:09 PM.

Russ moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 PM. Dave seconded this.



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David Putnam, Chair

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Marjorie Merena

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Russ Austin

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE
SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF
January 8, 2009.