WESTMORELAND SELECTMEN'S MINUTES

September 20, 2007

PRESENT: David Putnam, Wesley Staples, Marjorie Merena, Attorney Sam Bradley, Gary Hudson, Pat Dugger, John Burt, Cindy Hatt, Pat Bentrup, George Laine and Tina Cutter

David Putnam called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Pat Dugger, representing the Garden Club, was in to respond to the Selectmen's offer to pay half the cost to have the Maple tree on the Common pruned and cabled. Pat stated that the Garden Club would rather not spend money caring for that tree. Garden Club is willing to prune the maple themselves. Pat also asked the Selectmen about replacing pine tree that was cut down, and possibly add a couple of maple trees on the church side of the common. The Selectmen approved replacing the maple that was removed. The pine will not be replaced. (A large pine will be placed on the common for the holidays - the way Keene does- then taken down after the holiday season.) Pat also brought to the Board's attention that on the church side of the common, cars and trucks are parking farther in on the grass. Pat mentioned putting something there to keep vehicles off, possible posts, stakes, or a curb.

Pat Bentrup was in to explain to the Selectmen she would like the value of the property addressed. Pat said that it was not an abatement, or for a change in taxes, that she wanted their revaluation. A large area of her property is swamp, which is not reflected in her assessment. The Selectmen stated that they will have Jim Rice look at the property again.

Attorney Sam Bradley was in to discuss a letter the Selectmen received from Attorney James Romeyn Davis regarding a request for Immediate Rescission of any authority given to John Burt, Steve Burt and Arthur Burt at the September 6, 2007 Selectmen's Meeting. Attorney Bradley informed the Selectmen that he feels that the Selectmen didn't have the authority to authorize John, Steve and Arthur to upgrade Hartwell Mill Road, a class 5 road, to a class 6 road. Attorney Bradley explained that there are a three ways that this can be done: 1. by vote at Town Meeting, 2. by submitting a formal petition to the Selectmen, notifying abutters, posting a public notice for a hearing. After the hearing the selectmen make their decision, 3. by proceeding thought the Planning Board.

With advice of consul, the Selectmen cancelled the authority given to John Burt, Steve Burt, and Art Burt, to improve Hartwell Mill Road from class 6 to class 5. Today's minutes reflect that correction to the unapproved minutes of 9/6/07. The Burts will provide the Selectmen with a formal petition and layout.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Wesley Staples moved to approve the Accounts Payable Manifest in the amount of $5,894.93. Seconded by David Putnam. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN'S MEETING MINUTES

Correction to September 6, 2006 meeting.

The Minutes should read:

John Burt, Steven Burt, and Arthur Burt asked about upgrading 34 feet of the Hartwell Mill Road for their property on Rt. 63. As access already exists off Rt. 63, they would like to add on to it. Wes said it would be ok. Dave made the motion to grant the upgrade of that portion of the road. Wesley seconded it. All in favor, so voted. The Burts will see the Highway Agent for specifics.

Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 6, 2007 were approved as corrected and moved by David Putnam. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Selectmen received from the United States Dept. of Commerce a request for an updated address list. David Putnam approved and moved the request. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS:

Southwest Region Planning Commission sent the Board of Selectmen an updated inventory map for there review and to make any necessary changes. The Selectmen reviewed the map - no corrections need to be made. David Putnam moved to approve the map. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

The Board of Selectmen received a letter from Attorney Bradley's office stating that regarding the Town v. creditors Adjustment Services, Inc. Rayne Bates, Sandri Gillespie, Brian Bates, and Hank Bates a motion for Entry of Final Judgment has been made and the Town will be receiving a Quit Title with respect to land and Buildings located at 952 Route 12 Westmoreland.

PISTOL PERMITS:

Pistol permits were moved and approved by David Putnam, Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so voted.

David Putnam moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 PM. Seconded by Marjorie Merena. All in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted, Tina Cutter, Secretary

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

David Putnam, Chairman

Wesley Staples

Marjorie Merena

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. ANY CORRECTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN THE SELECTMEN'S MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2007.