DATE:  July 25, 2005
TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Wilton Town Office
Present: Chairman Jerry Greene, Dan Donovan, David Glines, Carla Walter, Maurice Guay, Police Chief Brent Hautanen, Steven Elliot, Charlie McGettigan, Gretchen Dunn, Lynn Draper, Stanley Young, Bob Duquette and Tom Schultz

Mr. David Glines called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

1.) At 7:01 p.m., Mr. Glines called the Public Hearing to order. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss and hear the views of the citizens of Wilton pertaining to the proposed two day parole along the back roads of Wilton to assist the surrounding towns effort to have roadblocks on August 12-13, 2005 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Chief Hautanen explained the funding was provided by the State of New Hampshire. There were no comments from the public.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Donovan and SECONDED by Mr. Glines to adjourn the meeting. 2 ayes; motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan, and seconded by David Glines to accept the 2-day parole and funding by the State of New Hampshire. 2 ayes; motion carried.

There was no further discussion on the matter.

2.) Chief Hautanen explained to the Board that his recent electric bill for the Police Building was approximately $200.00 more than the previous months and he was concerned that he would go over budget. He further noted that PSNH is conducting an audit and hopes to find what the increase is due to. Chairman Greene asked Ms. Walter to go over the last three months  of the following departments:
 

It was determined that the increases were due to the rate increase and summer air conditioning and to continue to monitor the expenses closely.

There was no further discussion on the matter.

3.) The Board discussed the rate of propane gas for the winter months for the Police Building. Chief Hautanen voiced his concern that 1250 gallons of fuel would not be enough. The Board asked Ms. Walter to get quotes from Rhymes for both the Police Building (at 2000 gallons) and the needs of the Highway Barn, which currently uses Eastern Propane. Ms. Walter agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.

4.) Chief Hautanen asked the Board if they had any issues with the yearly car wash for the Pine Hill School to take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Police Building. The Selectmen agreed they did not have any issues. There was no further discussion on the matter.

5.) Chief Hautanen asked the Board what he should do with the 1999 Police Cruiser now that the new cruiser was delivered. The Board asked that he put it up for auction. Chief Hautanen agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.

6.) Chief Hautanen asked the Board for more time to research the surrounding municipality’s sick, vacation and overtime work requirements. The Board agreed. There was no further discussion on the matter.

Chief Hautanen thanked the Board for their time.

7.) Mr. Maurice Guay appeared before the Board to discuss the walkway at the Recycling Center and its deteriorating condition. Chairman Greene asked if a plastic material could be screwed down. Mr. Guay agreed to look into purchasing the material but noted his original estimates were approximately $7,000. Chairman Greene asked if we could purchase half of the required amount this year and get funding for the remaining walkway next year. Mr. Guay agreed to look into the matter. There was no further discussion on the matter.

8.) Mr. Steven Elliot appeared before the Board to discuss the sidewalk sweeper noting the engine needs to be rebuilt. The Board agreed to three possible scenarios:

- Spend $8,000 on a new sweeper
- Spend  $3,500 for a non-working sweeper that has a broken transmission but all other parts working.
- Wait and see if a similar machine from Paris, Maine was re-built and the cost of purchasing it.

The Board and Mr. Elliot agreed to wait to hear from Paris, Maine.  Once the purchase price is determined, Mr. Elliot will contact Chairman Greene who will make the decision whether to purchase the re-built sweeper.

There was no further discussion on the matter.  Mr. Elliot thanked the Board for their time.

9.) Ms. Gretchen Dunn and Ms. Lynne Draper appeared before the Board to seek their input on a possible land purchase abutting the Wilton/Lyndeborough Co-op. Ms. Dunn explained that there is currently three parcels, i.e., 24 acres, 61 acres (both without frontage) and a 1.5 acre parcel with a small amount of frontage that would require a wetland crossing. Mr. Glines noted the steep topography and questioned whether the land had any value. Ms. Dunn explained that Mr. Sam Proctor thought $875,000 or $10,000 an acre would be adequate. Mr. Glines suggested they have the land appraised by a certified appraiser. Ms. Dunn agreed and concluded that the land could be used for a future middle school for grades 5-8. Mr. Green asked what the growth rate for Wilton and Lyndeborough was, and if another school was needed. Mr. Glines noted that Carnival Hill will be completed soon and the town spent a great deal of money on the fields for the schools. Ms. Dunn thanked the Board for their input. There was no further discussion on the matter.

10.) Mr. Stanley Young and Mr. Charles McGettigan appeared before the Board to discuss the drainage at the Library. Mr. Young explained that the pavement around the building makes the rainwater hit the building, windows are rotting, and sinkholes about the property have been created by the lack of drainage. They further noted they have looked at seven catch basins, found one to be clogged and did not know where the water went in four. Chairman Greene asked if the Road Agent Steve Elliot has been informed of the problem. Mr. Young explained that Mr. McGettigan had been working with the Library trying to determine where the water was headed. It was determined that a possible line was cut when the sewer was installed. Mr. Young asked where the as-built plans were and noted to resolve the issue would mean crossing over Rte 31 (State Road). The Board agreed the work needed to be done and instructed Mr. Young to work with Mr. Elliot and to keep the Board informed of their progress. Mr. Young agreed and thanked the Board for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

11.) Mr. Tom Schultz appeared before the Board regarding the Ambulance and their thoughts since their last meeting four months ago. The Board informed Mr. Schultz that funding was cut and since then the Ambulance has changed their software for the accounting system to Quickbooks and provided the town with the 1st quarter reports and were only required to submit statements quarterly. Mr. Schultz stressed his concern that a Wilton representative be present for the meetings and asked why no one was at the last meeting. Mr. Glines explained that he did not receive information on the last meeting but had attended the previous meeting. Mr. Schultz asked if the Board was aware of the recent resignations of Bud, Better and Rubie. The Board noted they were aware of the resignations and explained they were due to the Ambulance having too many members and their desire to conform to the requirements of the Ambulance. They concluded the Mr. Buffum was forthcoming and they were confident things were under control. Mr. Schultz thanked the Board for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

12.) Mr. Bob Duquette before the Board to ask if he could cut the branches down that were interfering in the sight path of Burton Highway by B & D Septic his house. The Board stated that the Road Agent would cut the branches. There was no further discussion on the matter.

13.) Ms. Walter asked the Board if they were going to appoint people to a Sidewalk Committee per Matt Waitkins request. The Board explained they would like to see no more than 5 people on the committee and as long as the DOT, NRPC and Main Street Association were involved in the project, to be kept informed of the progress through correspondence would be sufficient to the Select Board. They would not be present at August 2, 2005 meeting. There was no further discussion on the matter.

14.) Mr. Donovan explained to the Board that the NRPC would be discussing the TCSP meeting at the August 24, 2005 Planning Board meeting.

15.) The Board discussed the recent complaints of Robert Parker, Richard Rasmusen, and the Hart residence.

16.) The Board reviewed and signed minutes, payroll, bills, a notice of Lien, the Water Department abatement of Yield Taxes, current use invoices and an encroachment agreement for the Hillsboro Branch Railroad.

17.) The Board did not approve the purchase of new mower in the amount of $8,000 until other estimates are provided.

18.) The Board determined that the Tuttle subdivision requires an impact fee. The Board asked Ms. Walter to find the cost of the following subdivisions:

- Senator Development
- Labnon
- Scott Gauthier
- Sullivan

19.) The Board agreed to either name of Sugar Makers Way or Berry Patch Drive to be the name of the road in the Tuttle Subdivision.

20.) Mr. Donovan informed the Board that Mr. Todd was revising the plans for Abbey MacFarland’s site plan for the House by the Side of the Road. It will be discussed at the next Selectmen’s meeting.

21.) A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Jerry Greene to waive the interest on Mr. Skelley’s property tax in the amount of $20.00. 3 ayes; motion carried.

22.) The Board decided to walk Carnival Hill with Dawn Tuomala to close out the project on Wednesday, August 27, 2005 after their 4:30 meeting to review proposed changes to street stop signs and have an administrator present.

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 9:00 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Carla J. Walter