Mr. Jerry Greene called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

1.) Information mail was distributed and reviewed.  There were no comments from the Board.

2.) Payroll was distributed, reviewed, and approved. There were no comments from the Board.

3.) Mr. Steve Elliot gave the Board an update on the Isaac Frye bridge and confirmed that Holden Engineering has already been out for an inspection.  Mr. Elliot and the Board discussed a recent letter from several citizens regarding the detour route for the bridge. It was determined that the detour be re-routed approximately one mile as requested. Mr. Elliot agreed to re-route traffic. There was no further discussion on the matter.

4.) Mr. Elliot and Mr. William Condra, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer presented their report on the construction on Lots F95-5 and F95-6 with Saltmarsh Builders. Mr. Elliot explained that each time he had inspected the driveways and found sediment or other issues with water flow, it was cleaned and resolved. Mr. Condra informed the Board that he has a copy of the site plan, and found Saltmarsh Builders not only in violation of Sections 9.5 and 9.6 of the Wilton Subdivision Regulations and that the site distance for the lots have not been met.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Mr. Bob MacFarland to issue a Cease and Desist for Saltmarsh Builders for construction on Isaac Frye Highway.

Voting:  3 ayes; motion carried.

Mr. Condra will drop off the enforcement order to the construction site and the original order will be mailed Certified with a return receipt. There was no further discussion on the matter.

5.) Mr. Elliot and Mr. Richard Putnam appeared before the Board to seek help in the deteriorated section of sidewalk along side of Putnam’s store on Main Street.  Mr. Elliot explained that there is a 97” deep hole that was used for coal and wood under the sidewalk, which is causing it to cave in. He further explained that in order to properly fix the sidewalk, a retaining wall must be built and then filled with sand before the sidewalk can be repaved. Mr. Putnam noted that although the sidewalks are scheduled to be redone in 2006, he was concerned about the safety hazard the hole has created. Mr. Elliot confirmed an approximate cost of  $200 excluding labor and concrete. Chairman Greene asked Mr. Elliot to fix the hole and report to the Board the total cost. Mr. Elliot agreed. Mr. Putnam thanked the Board for their time and cooperation. There was no further discussion on the matter.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Mr. Bob MacFarland to approve the Transportation Planning Survey.

Voting:  3 ayes; motion carried. There was no further discussion on the matter.

6.) Mr. Douglas Graham, P.E., District Engineering, Department of Transportation (DOT) appeared before the Board to discuss the request of the Water Commission to reduce salt on a one mile stretch of roadway south of Route 31 by the corner of Blanchard Salvage maintained by Division 415 of Greenville. Mr. Graham asked the Board of they knew of problems with salt in this particular area. Chairman Greene noted that although currently there are no issues, the town needs to protect its two wells in this area. He further noted the recent discussion on the gravel pit adjacent to the area brought concern by several boards and residents. Mr. Graham explained that the DOT does not monitor individual roads but rather monitor salt on a weekly basis. He concluded that a mile of work could generate 500lbs of salt depending on the severity of the storm. The Board agreed to receive written approval from all municipal offices including the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Chief of Ambulance Service and the Superintendent of Schools. Once this is obtained, Mr. Graham explained he would work with State Engineering to prepare for the public hearing this spring/summer. The Board asked Ms. Walter to draft a memo for signatures.  The Board then thanked Mr. Graham for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

7.) The Board of Selectmen minutes of March 14, 2005 were reviewed and signed.

8.) Mr. Fred Roedel appeared before the Board as a citizen of Wilton and as a Planning Board applicant; Chalet Susse who was recently denied approval for a sub-division. His major concern was the Planning Board’s inconsistency with zoning rules and regulations and that the Planning Board has now obligated the town to time and money to defend their decision. He explained he has received approval from the ZBA to develop around the wetlands and to seek a variance. The variance request was to allow five lots on one road versus the statutory four. Both requests were approved in May 2004. He also noted approval from the Statue of New Hampshire’s Wetland and Sanitary Bureaus, the US Army Corps of Engineers and Normandeau Associates.

Chairman Greene explained that until the Board reviews the decision the Board could not comment on alternatives. Mr. Roedel understood and asked the Board to review at their next meeting. The Board agreed to have the discussion at their March 28, 2005 meeting. Mr. Roedel thanked the Board for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

9.) Ms. Lynne Draper appeared before the Board to distribute the engagement letter for the municipal bond. Mr. Donovan agreed to look over the material and report to the Board at their next meeting. Ms. Draper thanked the Board for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

10.) A MOTION was made by Mr. Jerry Greene and SECONDED by Mr. Bob MacFarland to appoint the following people to the following terms:

Jane Farrell – Tax Collector     2006
R. Neil Faiman, Chairman Zoning Board of Adjustment  2008
Joanna K. Eckstrom, Member Zoning Board of Adjustment 2008

11.) The Police Department’s new 2005 Cruiser Purchase Order was reviewed and signed. Two petty cash vouchers were reviewed and signed.

12.) A MOTION was made by Mr. MacFarland and was SECONDED by Mr. Greene to have Mr. MacFarland step down as co-chair and allow Mr. Dan Donovan to co-chair the Board for the next six months.

Voting:  3 ayes; motion carried.

13.) The Police Department presented the budgeted raises for full-time officers. The Board requested the same from the Highway and Recycling Departments to approve at their March 28, 2005 meeting. Ms. Walter agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.

14.) Adjournment

A MOTION was made by Mr. Jerry Greene to adjourn the meeting.

Voting:  3 ayes; motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
 
Minutes respectfully submitted by Carla J. Walter