Westmoreland Selectmen's Minutes

August 6, 2009

PRESENT: Marjorie Merena, Russ Austin, Russell Kotfila, Gary Hudson, Bill Campbell, George Laine

Marjorie Merena called the meeting to order at 7:01

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
George Laine brought up the need to cut back vegetation around Town Hall and also the need to secure the fire escape. Russ Austin surveyed the situation and will take care of the fire escape. Marjorie will look into clearing the vegetation.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Marjorie moved to approve the accounts payable manifest in the amount of $26,883.18 which includes the final payments for the Library restroom, seconded by Russ Austin. All in favor so voted. The board discussed the Library restroom and funds not budgeted for.

SELECTMEN'S MINUTES:
July 2, 2009

In regard to the statement made by Russell Kotfila at the opening of the meeting: The previous board approved, by unanimous vote, to roll over to the following year (2009) the unused portion of the funds for Town Hall renovations voted on at Town Meeting (March 12, 2008, Article 5) as the renovation work would continue and be completed in 2009. The vote was taken at a properly posted budget preparation meeting. -Marjorie Merena

Under NEW BUSINESS the following was omitted: The board discussed RSA 33-a3 - creating a Municipal Documents Committee.

Russ Kotfila approved corrected minutes. Russ Austin seconded.

July 25 special meeting (held for the sole purpose of signing the Highway Department manifest) Should read: Russ K came in at 9am, added up and signed the manifest, Russ A was at the selectmens office at 10am (the posted time), perused the manifest and signed it. Marjorie completely forgot and came in at noon to look over and sign the manifest. Russ K motioned to approve the corrected minutes of July 25. Russ A seconded the motion.

OLD BUSINESS:
Choice Computers estimate: Tabled until next meeting as more information is needed to make a decision.

Property belonging to Ernest Schneider deeded to Town.

Pat Baker e-mail regarding signage referred to Lauren Bressette (Planning Board).

Hazardous Household Waste: Marjorie talked to Duncan Watson at the Keene Recycling Facility regarding the disposal of hazardous household waste. Residents may take their hazardous waste to the Keene facility on any hazardous waste day and pay the fee for disposing of their waste. Marjorie will post signs at the Transfer Station and on the signboard at Town Hall. For more information please go to www.ci.keene.nh.us/departments/public-works-center/hazardous-waste

NEW BUSINESS:
Gary Hudson advised the board that he had plans to build an extension to the highway garage to house the new highway truck. The cost, $20,000, would come out of his current budget. The selectboard approved. Gary also brought up the placement containers at the Transfer Station. Having cement pads to place the containers on would be ideal - the board will consider it at budget time.

Notice from Brox Industries, Inc. regarding the resurfacing of Rt.12, during August, from just North of Rt. 63 to Main Street, Walpole.

Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber - Robert Borofsky Map R2, Lot 13, Poocham and River Road.

Letter from NH Retirement System - Employer Normal Contribution Rates Revised. Noted and filed.

Local Government Center Participation Agreement for our records.

Letter regarding upgrade (MS-1) for Avitar software for coming tax season.

Donation: The selectmen received a donation in appreciation for the Westmoreland Fire Department from Clayton and Elinor Stalker.

Russ K proposed having the chairs of ZBA and Planning, the building inspector, and the zoning administrator to meet with the selectmen on September 17, 2009, to clarify procedures. Russ K will make the contacts.

The selectboard plans to establish a Municipal Record Committee (RSA 33-a3) when their office is moved and reorganized.

LETTER TO BE SIGNED:

Notice of Property Tax Abatement for Ernest Schneider for the years 2001 through 2008.

The Russ K moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:39pm. Seconded by Russ A. All in favor so voted.

Respectfully submitted, Russ Kotfila and Marjorie Merena for Tina Blanchard, Secretary


BOARD OF SELECTMEN


Marjorie Merena, Chair


Russell Austin


Russell Kotfila

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF August 20, 2009.