Date:  June 6, 2005
Time:  7:00 pm
Place:  Town of Wilton
Present: Selectman Jerry Greene, Daniel Donovan, III and David Glines and   Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Steve Elliott attending the meeting to discuss the report from Ned Connell of the Transportation Systems Planning.  He asked the Board if they could set up a meeting to discuss his report in depth.  The Board agreed that they would and Steve will make the arrangements.
2) Selectman Glines asked Steve if he had a mowing program for this year and Steve stated that he had not but was planning to.  He asked if the Board had a problem with the Cemetery people mowing the S curve by Rt 101.  The Board had no problem with doing the mowing. Steve also informed the Board that he had the soil tested in the cemeteries.  The tests showed that the soil was deficient and he has fertilized and re-seeded.
3) Mr. Glines asked Steve about his plans for work on town roads and discussion ensued as to what roads have been scheduled for work this year.
4) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keyes attended the meeting.  They informed the Board that they were at the meeting to point out assessment mistakes on their property.  They provided cards of what they considered to be comparable properties.  Discussion ensued in depth with the Keyes stating each mistake and the Board responding.  Mr. Keyes stated that he had not had anyone from Vision or the Town Office go through his home.  The Board informed the Keyes that they will have a meeting with the Assessor and review his assessment.  Any mistakes found will be correct and a Board member and Town Assessor will inspect the property.
5) Selectman Green made a motion to appoint Carla Walter as the 911 ALI  Database Liaison.  Selectman Glines seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
6) Chairman Greene signed a requisition from Maurice for bailing wire.
7) One Veteran’s application for property tax credit was approved and signed.
8) The Board discussed an incorrect house number being used by homeowner on Gregg Street.  It was the Board’s decision that the correct number be used and the homeowners and 911 be informed of the correct number.
9) Granite State did not respond to a letter written to them in reference to operating hours.  The Board asked that another letter sent certified and that a timely response be given.
10) The Board reviewed a file and a letter of complaint about a property on Waters Street.  The only valid complaint could be the unregistered vehicles on the property and the Building Inspector will be asked to look at the property.
11) The Board reviewed and signed the following:
A change of address that will result in an abatement from one owner and an added Tax to present owner.
One abatement that went from fair to poor condition.
One Veterans exemption to be removed from a property.
12) The bills and payroll for the week ending June 4, 2005 were reviewed and approved.
13) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
14) Chairman Greene told the Board that he had received some complaints from patrons of the Beauty Salon on Main Street about the Art Festival putting up the tents before the agreed time.  After discussing the event, the Board agreed that it would be a suggestion that in the future they try a new venue, such as the Elementary School or the High School.
15) The Carnival Hill project was discussed and noted that some work had been done.  It was also agreed that if the work is not completed soon, the bond will be pulled.
16) Town Treasurer Barry Greene attended the meeting to inform the Board that he had been approached by the Bank of New Hampshire Government Banking Division.  They are offering a money market account with a preferred interest rate of 3.30%. This rate is effective only until June 10, 2005.  Mr. Greene stated that it is his recommendation to open an account for money in the Repo Account.  The Board agreed with his recommendation.  He will open the account this week.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted;
 

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary