Westmoreland Selectmen's Minutes
October 9, 2008

PRESENT:
Dave Putnam, Marjorie Merena, Russ Austin, Bob Moore, Gary Hudson,
Marshall Patmos, Mary Wilcox, Nancy Robinson, Ed Messer, George Laine
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Dave called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
The board went into non-public session at 7:05. The
non-public session ended at 7:35.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Emergency Lanes: Prior to Town Meeting, Road Agent Gary Hudson will
prepare a list of possible roads that could be classified as
emergency lanes. Also, either a capital reserve fund or a trust fund
would need to be established for this purpose (RSA 231:59-a). This
could then fund any repairs to Class VI roads to enable emergency
vehicles to safely travel. Funds intended for maintenance of Class V
roads may not be used for Class VI roads.

The highway department will install an 18" culvert, supplied by the
homeowner, off South Village Road.

The bridge installed on River Road North over Aldrich Brook has been
completed. The bridge came in under budget. Paperwork from the
Department of Transportation was received.

E-911 files (new road numbers) await completion of paperwork and
filing with the state. Bob Moore will prepare and file those
documents.

Gary reminded us that there is an Emergency Management meeting on October 23rd.

SELECTMEN'S MINUTES:
The selectmen's minutes from September 18 were accepted. Dave
motioned to approve the minutes, Marjorie seconded the motion all in
favor so voted.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$36,686.64  Dave motioned to approve the accounts payable, Marjorie
seconded the motion.

NEW BUSINESS:
2009 Planning manuals: 8 copies have been ordered.

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Programs: Marshall
Patmos, chair of the Conservation Commission, will deal with the
grant. Marshall will also set up the energy conservation committee
for Antioch New England's "COOL Monadnock" which concerns the energy
efficiency of town buildings.

E-mail request received for written specs for installation/upgrades
to portable water systems. Information will be supplied.

Dept. of Transportation letter - River Road North over Aldrich Brook
Road addressed above.

Holiday tree: A 25' tree, up at The Old Cider Press Farm on Thompson
Road, has been tagged. April and Ted Furgeson are preparing a space
for it on the common. Marjorie is looking into LED lights.

The Post Office light out: That particular light is part of the Post
Office and it is their responsibility.

APPOINTMENT:
The board must appoint someone to handle the Briggs Fund. Dave will
talk to previous appointees.

Conservation Commission appointments: Appointments will be approved
at the next selectmen's meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

WARRANTS:
Timber - Intent to cut: R-6, Lot 21

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
Wetlands and Non-Site Specific Permit 2008-2009: Signed and mailed to landowner

NON PUBLIC:
Letter - Atty. Sam Bradley: At 10:05 the board went into non-public
session and came on at 10:15.

Russ moved that the non-public minutes be sealed. Dave seconded the motion.

Dave moved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:20. Russ seconded the
motion. All in favor so voted.



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David Putnam, Chair                    M. Merena for Tina
Cutter, Secretary

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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 OCTOBER 23, 2008.