DATE: March 28, 2005
TIME: 7:00 OM
PLACE: Wilton Town Office
PRESENT: Selectmen Jerry Greene, Robert MacFarland and Daniel Donovan,
III and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
1) Selectman Greene called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) Maurice Guay attended the meeting to discuss the salary increases
for the Recycling Center Employees. He informed the Board that he
would like to replace the landing in front of the bottle and can recycling
area. He stated that he had gotten one quote. After reviewing
the quote, Selectman MacFarland stated that he would like Maurice
to get two more quotes. It was also discussed if the money was in
the budget.
3) Maurice informed the Board that he is concerned with Prosum’s hauling
of the dumpsters. It feels that because they do not take the dumpsters
directly to the landfill, when it rains, the water is going in the dumpster
making it much heavier. The Board suggested that he discuss this
issue with Prosum.
4) Mr. Guay informed the Board that there will be a meeting at the
Department of Environmental Services on Friday, April 1, 2005 concerning
the NHDES draft of the unlined landfill and municipal incinerator closure
grant programs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007. He asked if a Board
member would attend the meeting with him. Mr. Greene stated that
he would attend the meeting with Maurice.
5) Tom Bisvert and Peter LaCroix of Saltmarsh Builders attended the
meeting concerning the Cease and Desist given to them on their building
site on Isaac Frye Highway. Building Inspector Bill Condra stated
that he had been to the site and the erosion precautions required have
been put in place. Mr. Greene thanked the Gentlemen for responding
so quickly and it was acknowledged that all erosion precautions will be
taken on future building sites.
6) Chairman Greene adjourned the regular meeting at 7:15 and called
a non-public session per RSA 91-3,II(a), Personnel Matters. The Chairman
called the regular meeting to order at 7:25.
7) Brent Hautanen stated that the would like to make his feelings known
concerning the proposed reduction of salt used on a section of Route 31.
He is concerned because this section is made up of a hill which is also
a curve. He asked if the Water Department had proof that the salt
could contaminate the wells and he also asked what the alternative plans
for treating the road were. A discussion ensued concerning these
issues. He stated that he would like more information before he could
support this issue.
8) Fred Roedel, III, of Roedel Companies, LLC, attended the meeting.
Chairman Greene informed Mr. Roedel that he has two options. He can
file an appeal with the ZBA and the Court on the decision made by the Wilton
Planning Board to deny their plans for a subdivision. Mr. Greene
stated that the Board of Selectmen have no authority to intervene in a
decision made by the Planning Board. It was noted that the Zoning
Board will hear their appeal by that Neil Faiman will step down.
The Zoning Board might be able to turn over part but not all of the Planning
Board’s decision. Discussion ensued and Mr. Roedel thanked the Board
for their time.
9) Lynne Draper and Spencer Brookes attended the meeting. Spencer
asked if the Red Cross needed to submit a request for the appropriation
approved. He was informed that they would. He then informed
the Board that the Home Health Care Office was moving from their present
location to the vacant office next to Attorney Keefe. He was informed
that they need to go before Planning Board for a site plan review.
10) Spencer presented the Board with a copy of a proposed Addendum
to a Trail Easement to relocate part of a trail on 47 Badger Farm Road,
Lot H-054-03. Selectman Donovan stated that it was correct and he
recommended that the owner consult an Attorney to have the correct easement
written. They also need to submit an approved mylar for recording
at the Registry of Deeds. Spencer will inform the landowners of what
they need to do.
11) The next item was the purchase of the Frog Pond land. Several
options were discussed concerning abutting land owners. No decision
was made on this issue. It was agreed that the Conservation should
proceed with the closing on the land and that Attorney Sullivan should
be retained to handle the closing for the town.
12) Tom Schultz attended the meeting. He stated that he was before
the Board to follow-up on what was discussed at town meeting. He
stated that he wanted it to be on the record that he does not feel that
the ambulance is being administered correctly and the ambulance Board does
not have the correct number of members representing Wilton. He asked
if the BOS are going to be instrumental in selecting the next Wilton representative
to ambulance board and the Board stated that they were.
13) He then asked if they Board was going to approve the ambulance
funding. He was assured that the BOS will not approve funding until
they fulfill their obligations. Selectman MacFarland stated that
the three member town’s Boards of Selectmen should have a meeting a decide
in what direction they are going.
14) The next issue discussed was the Tia Allen property. The
Board agreed that a letter will be sent to her stating that she has until
April 30, 2005 to remove the debris from her property because by then the
snow should be gone. If it is not, a company will be hired to physically
remove the debris.
15) Selectman MacFarland made the following motion:
The following persons be appointed to the respective positions for
2005:
Chief of Police: Brent Hautanen
Highway Agent: Stephen Elliott
Building Inspector: William F. Condra
Recycling Center: Maurice Guay
Health Officer: Rise Smyth-Freed
Welfare Officer: Charles McGettigan, Jr.
Fire Chief: Raymond Dick
Sexton: Charles McGettigan, Jr.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Greene and passed unanimously.
16) The Board reviewed a quote from the Local Government Center reflecting
a change in the Short Term Disability benefits waiting period. Present
policy is 15 day waiting period for illness or accident. The new
policy would have a 1 day accident and 8 day illness. The monthly
rate would be increased approximately $100. Selectman Greene made
a motion to approve the quote for the improved STD policy effective 7/01/05.
Selectman Donovan seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
17) Attorney Donovan stated that, with the Board’s approval, he would
like to work with Rise Symth-Freed on drawing up a Health Code for the
Town of Wilton, He also stated that the town needs a housing code.
The Board approved.
18) The Board agreed that they would represent the Board as follows:
Dan Donovan, Planning Board and Heritage Commission
Jerry Greene, Budget Committee and Recycling
Bob MacFarland, MACC Base and Ambulance Board
19) The Board reviewed the Highway and Recycling Center pay raises.
20) The bills and payroll for the week ending March 26, 2005 were reviewed
and approved.
21) Two Veterans Exemption applications were reviewed, approved and
signed.
22) The Board signed Brian Sullivan’s oath of office for the Planning
Board.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 10:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary