WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN'S MINUTES
                                                                                  July 19, 2007

PRESENT: David Putnam,Wesley Staples, Marjorie Merena, Tina Cutter

David Putnam called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

David Putnam moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $135,127.18 Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING MINUTES of July 5, 2007 were moved and approved by David Putnam. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board of Selectmen received a letter from University of NH Cooperative at the request of Pat Dugger from the Garden Club to take a look at two trees in the town common that are apparently dying. The University of NH recommends submitting a sample to the Plant Diagnostic Lab at UNH to determine exactly what the problem is. The selectmen determined that as the maple tree, which is close to the road, has sustained damage from passing vehicles and road salt, should come down and its replacement planted a safe distance from the Common. The pine is too tall for placing holiday lights, and as it is dying should come down and be replaced with a smaller pine tree.

The Board of Selectmen received an application for reimbursement to towns and cities in which federal and state forest land is situated. David Putnam moved to approve the application. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.  

The Board of Selectmen received a letter from the Department of Revenue Administration to determine whether the municipality will be utilizing the Form P-A Inventory of Taxable Property Form. The Board of Selectmen decided to forward this letter to the city assessor.

Municipal Volunteer Awards – is asking for a nomination to be submitted for an individual whose efforts and dedication to community service can serve as a model for the type of volunteer involvement without which town and city governments could not function. A nomination was not submitted.

The Selectmen received a letter from the planning Board requesting that the Selectmen cease reclassification of any roads in town until such time as they can provide the Planning Board with verification that the town did indeed grant such authority to the Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen will address this with a Warrant Article at Town Meeting.

Pistol Permit: Pistol Permit approved for Arthur R. Herrick, Jr.
 
OLD BUSINESS

The Selectmen discussed various uses of Town Hall by residents and non-residents. Marjorie will draw up a use application and possible fee schedule for discussion at the next meeting.

The Board of Selectmen met on July 16, 2007 at the Town Hall with David Marcoux of Waste Management regarding the breach of contract.

All agreed on the following:

The Westmoreland Transfer station will not accept tires, oil, or fluorescent bulbs - they can go directly to Keene.

As of July 1, 2007, TV and computer monitors must go to specific transfer stations - the closest is Keene.

The Town will deal with demolition. Money collected for placing items in demolition bin will go to the town.

The Town will handle metal and appliances and will collect a fee for leaving such items.

Waste Management will haul our cardboard, paper, co-mingled glass/plastic/cans, and empty the compactor.

We have requested information on creating a "revenue stream" (getting Money) for recycled goods while paying WM for hauling.

Waste Management will also supply an attendant on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The attendant will turn all money collected over to the Town.

Waste Management will have a new contract to us in 10 days. The Selectmen will review it with attorney Sam Bradley.

WARRANTS

Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Paula Fitzpatrick & Carlton Kibbee for Butterfield Hill Rd. - Map R8 Lt 28, 29. David Putnam moved to approve the timber cut. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

Notice of Intent to Cut Timber was submitted by Marshall & Patricia Patmos for London Rd. - Map R19 Lt 15. The Board of Selectmen decided to return the Intent to Cut so that an estimated amount to be cut can be submitted.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED    

The Board of Selectmen will be sending a letter to William & Linda Schreiber asking them to please informing their rental tenants on 48 Capron Road that it is illegal to block a Class 6 Road. David Putnam moved to approve signing the letter. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted. 

 David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted,                                                                                       

                                                                                                Tina Cutter, Secretary

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

David Putnam, Chair                        

Wesley Staples

 

Marjorie Merena


THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 2007