Date: September 29, 2003
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Town Office
Present: Selectmen Stuart Draper, Chair., Jerry Greene and Robert MacFarland
And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
1) Tom Herlihy attended the meeting to discuss the purchase of an emergency
generator to be placed at Florence Rideout Elementary School. He
informed the Board that he found out that a reinforced concrete pad is
needed for the generator. Also there would be a need for an electrician
for wiring. He stated that it would cost $1,025 over the grant to
purchase and install the generator. The Board informed him that they
would find the money needed in this year’s budget. Selectman Greene
made a motion that a purchase order be given to Mr. Herlihy to purchase
the generator from Southworth-Milton for $15,025 as per quote #TJG2573.
Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion; which passed unanimously.
2) Brian Adams attended the meeting to discuss Highway Department business.
He informed the Board that he is concerned about the condition of Isaac
Frye Highway. The Board suggested that he talk to Don Wheeler Construction
to get an idea of how much it would cost to upgrade the road. Brian
will meet with them to discuss the work that needs to be done.
3) Brian then gave the Board a sketch of the land where the town barn
is located. Discussion ensued as to how much land is needed by the
town adjacent to the barn for use by the town. The Board will then ask
Heidi Blackmer for an easement on her land for this amount. The Board
also informed Brian that he should ask Phil Tuomala from Monadnock Surveying
to look at the bounds and determine the area owned by the town. A
letter will be sent to Heidi Blackmer informing her that we are working
on the area that we will need and that Old County Farm Road will be
maintained this winter.
4) At 7:45, Selectman Greene made a motion to adjourn to executive
session. Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
This motion was based on RSA 91-A:3,II(b) and requested by Highway Agent
Brian Adams. Chairman Draper called the regular meeting to order
and Selectman Greene made a motion to seal the minutes of the executive
session. Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
5) At 8:10, Officer Olesen requested an executive session per RSA 91-A:3,II©.
On a motion by Selectman MacFarland, seconded by Selectman Draper, with
all in favor the regular meeting was adjourned and executive session called
to order.
6) At 8:30, Chairman Draper called the regular meeting to order.
Selectman Greene made a motion that the minutes of the executive session
be sealed. Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, that passed
unanimously.
7) Ed from Don Wheeler Construction attended the meeting, along with
Peter Graves, Bruce Johnson and Steve Morrow from the WJAA to discuss their
bid. Discussion ensued as to the cost savings of the elimination
of a portion of roadway. It was agreed that the only savings would
be the cost of the gravel. It was agreed that work could be started
this fall with progress being dependant upon the weather. Mr. Johnson
stated that he was not happy with the bids and that he now feels that the
work should be bid in 3 separate packages. Mr. Graves felt that there
was a possibility that they could have gotten a better price, but is worried
about the time that has been put into this project already. He would
like to see the work get started. After a lengthy discussion, it
was agreed that Ed would get back to the board tomorrow with exact figures
reflecting a request from Bruce for base pads.
8) Chairman Draper asked Ed to meet with Brian Adams to discuss the
work that needs to done on Isaac Frye Highway.
9) Charles McGettingan then attended the meeting to discuss an area
on Isaac Frye that ownership of the land is in question.
10) The Board appointed Jennifer Walsh to be the 911 contact for Wilton.
11) Selectman Greene reported to the Board that he talked to the Town
Attorney Silas Little on the recommendation of the Planning Board.
As a result, Selectman Greene made the following motion, which precludes
the former motion on this issue:
The Board of Selectmen, after review and comment by the Planning Board
and Town Attorney, authorize the issuance of a building permit on Map &
Lot
A-030, a parcel of land accessed by Stiles Farm Road and Frye Mill
Road, a Class VI Highway, to A & T Forest Products. An agreement
and release regarding building permit on a Class VI highway will also have
to be signed and recorded before this building permit is issued.
Selectman MacFarland seconded this motion,
which passed with all in agreement.
At 9:30, Chairman Draper adjourned the regular meeting and an
executive session was called per RSA 91-A:3,II©. The regular
meeting was called to order at 9:50.
12) Selectman Greene made a motion to seal the minutes of the
executive session just ended. The motion was seconded by Selectman
MacFarland, with all in favor.
13)Chairman Draper signed a requisition for the purchase of vest for
Officer Duval.
14)The bills and payroll for the week ending September 27, 2003 were
reviewed and approved.
15) The minutes of the previous meeting were amended and signed.
16) Correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:55.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary