Date: November 15, 2004
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Town Office
Present: Selectmen Robert MacFarland and Daniel Donovan, III
And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
1) Maurice Guay reported to the Board that he had looked at another
tub grinder. He stated that it was what he was looking for and even
thought it is a used machine, it only has been used 164 hours. It
can be loaded with the skid steer that he is presently using. The
asking price is $70,000 but Maurice suggested that the town make an offer.
He then asked the Board if he could stop letting people charge at the Recycling
Center because the volume has become so large. The Board agreed that
he should enforce the policy of not letting anyone charge over $45.00.
2) Building Inspector Bill Condra attended the meeting. He informed
the Board about a letter he had received from the NH Public Utilities Commission
concerning the International Energy Code being met by new construction,
renovated structures and all additions. This requirement will be
enforced with a form that has to be completed by anyone applying for a
building permit. The form will become part of the application requirement.
This application can be approved by a code officer or by the Public Utilities
Commission. Bill stated that he would ask to be included in the training
that will be offered by the PUC.
3) Bill then asked by the Board if the town had every required or wish
to require certified plot plans. The answer was that the town doe
not require them and did not feel that it would be necessary to do so.
4) Scott Gauthier attended the meeting to discuss the progress of Carriage
Hill Road, the road he is building in his development. He stated
that he is almost completed the road and is preparing it for winter.
He has been working with Meridian to make sure the specifications are met.
He stated that he would like to have his bond reduced to two lots.
After a discussion of the completion plans, the Board agreed and will have
Steve Elliott look at the road and report back to them. Scott will
also have Meridian issue a letter stating how the road was built.
5) James and Ann Jasper attended the meeting to tell the Board that
on November 12, 2004, the floor and windows of their house shook as a result
of the blasting done at Granite State’s quarry. They stated that
this has been routine and that they have taken their concerns to the Planning
Board but that nothing has been done. Ms. Jasper stated that she
feels that they are in violation of their site plan and that their grandfathered
status is questionable. Selectman Donovan stated that he does understand
the problem as an individual and not a Selectman. Speaking as a Selectman,
the Granite State operation is grandfathered and therefore is exempt from
all local regulations. They can continue to operate a gravel pit unless
there is a lapse in operations. Selectman Donovan cited RSA 155 in
reference to excavation activities. After a discussion of this statute,
Selectman Donovan stated that he would discuss the issue with Town Attorney
Little to see if there could be any action taken by the Board of Selectmen.
6) Richard and Juanice Thompson of 59 Putnam Hill Road attended the
meeting and presented the Board with a petition to layout a presently classified
Class VI highway, to a Class V road. The petition was discussed and
the result was that the Board would not make a decision at this time to
hold a public hearing until the Road Agent and Planning Board Chairman
was contacted for their advice on the road.
7) Doug Whitney attended the meeting as a concerned Wilton resident
about the future of the Wilton/Lyndeboro/Temple Ambulance and the suggestion
they might want to use two dispatch centers. He stated that the Temple
ambulance has been dispatched by KMA. He stated that he was concerned
and would not like to see the town go to a private ambulance service.
Selectman MacFarland informed Doug that the Committee formed by the Selectmen
was only to do research into alternative services if it became necessary
and that any decisions in regard to the ambulance would only be made after
holding public hearings and with all people involved. The issue of
having two dispatch centers was discussed and Mr. MacFarland stated that
he could not see a need to pay for two when we are paying for one center
now. Mr. Whitney thanked the Board hearing his concerns.
8) Selectman MacFarland opened the bids for propane, diesel fuel and
heating oil. Bids were received from Rymes, Draper, Irving, Fuller
and Lorden. After reviewing the bids, Selectman Donovan made a motion
to award the bids as follows:
Rymes Propane $1.539
Fuller Heating fuel $1.449
Draper Diesel $1.555
The Board only considered bids that reflected a fixed price.
Selectman MacFarland seconded the motion, which carried.
9) The bills and payroll for the week ending November 13, 2004 were
reviewed and approved.
10) The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and signed.
11) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:35.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary