DATE:  May 16, 2005
TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Wilton Town Office
Present: Chairman Jerry Greene, Dan Donovan, David Glines, Carla Walter, Maurice Guay, Dawn Tuomola, Steve Marrow, Bruce Johnson and Peter Graves

Mr. Jerry Greene called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

1.) David Glines, the newest Selectmen of the Town of Wilton asked Maurice Guay if we would be receiving the new chipper soon. Maurice stated that it would be delivered any day now. David asked why the tub grinder was not appropriated for this year. Chairman Greene explained that the Tub Grinder required much more maintenance that could prove to be very expensive. Maurice noted that it would require constant supervision also. Mr. Glines thanked Maurice for this information. There was no further discussion on the matter.
2.) The Selectmen discussed the recent Driveway Permit Form. Dan Donovan was asked to discuss the matter with the Planning Board and to discuss at the next Selectmen’s meeting scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2005. Ms. Walter agreed to inform Ms. Arn about the agenda continuation. There was no further discussion on the matter.
3.) Chairman Greene informed the Select Board that the Main Street Association has again asked for a response with their petition to close Main Street from 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2005 through approximately 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005. Dan Donovan contacted Fire Chief Raymond Dick who again responded that the area in front of the Fire Station could not be restricted. He also stated Park Street must remain open. The Select Board did agree the parking restriction could be instituted to 9:15 p.m. as previously requested. Chairman Green asked Ms. Walter to have Ms. Arn draft a letter to Betsy Castro, Secretary, Wilton Arts, & Film Festival. Ms. Walter agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.
4.) Chairman Greene informed the Board that Diane Hayden of the LCS PTA Playground Committee has requested permission to put a poster size advertisement near the memorial area between Stimson’s Metal and the stop sign. The Selectmen asked Ms. Walter to draft a letter informing Ms. Hayden that the Selectmen prefer no signs in public areas for personal benefits but if she decides to post anyway the sign cannot be in the park or any where abutting the park. Ms. Walter agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.
5.) Chairman Green informed the Board that David Andrews of 43 Curtis Farm Road had filed a noise complaint regarding Granite State Concrete crushing at 6:20 a.m. Chairman Greene inquired the hours of operation. Ms. Walter stated 7:00 a.m. Chairman Greene asked Ms. Walter to confirm with all quarries hours of operation and report to the Board. If there is default of hours of operation, Ms. Walter is to draft a memo reminding all crushers of the hours of operation in the Town of Wilton. Ms. Walter agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.
6.) Dawn Tuomola, Peter Graves, Bruce Johnson and Steve Marrow appeared before the Board to give a status of Carnival Hill. Dawn stated that she inspected the area today and there would be staking every 100ft to ensure the grading is correct. She also noted that although the infrastructure is working there are still erosion problems that have not been addressed since November 2004. Bruce explained that if the plantings are not done in the next two weeks that we could lose another year on the project. David Glines asked if someone would be present to ensure the staking would be done correctly. Chairman Greene assured David someone would be watching the work. Chairman Greene explained that the town currently holds a bond for $235,000. He concluded that if the work was not continuing to move forward after 1 week that Don Wheeler needs to contacted and be informed the town is pursuing the bond to complete the work.  Bruce asked if there was enough money for the town to complete an irrigation system. Chairman Greene stated he believed there would be. Dawn agreed to inform the Board of progress in the next few days.  The Board thanked everyone for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.
7.) The Board nominated David Glines as the new representative for the Wilton/Lyndeborough/Temple Ambulance Association.
8.) The Board approved Library appropriations of $40,000 for the month of May.
9.) The Board reviewed and approved minutes of May 9, 2005 meetings.
10.)The Board reviewed and approved payroll for week ending May 14, 2005.

A MOTION was made by Chairman Greene and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to adjourn the meeting. 3 ayes; motion carried.

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