Date:  October 10, 2005
Time:  7:00 pm
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Daniel Donovan III, Chair,  Jerry Greene, and David Glines
  And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Maurice Guay attended the meeting to inform the Board that he has discovered people leaving their rubbish under the brush pile.  This not only causes problems with the brush to be chipped but causes time and manpower to correctly dispose of the trash.  One resolution that was agreed upon was to post a sign stating “No rubbish under brush pile”.  If the people caught doing this, they could then be fined.
2) The Prosum Contract was reviewed and it was noted that it is up for renewal in February of 2007.  The bid for waste haulers will be put out the first of the year.
3) Maurice stated that he has had one complaint about the noise the chipper makes.
4) Steve Elliott was next on the agenda.  He presented the Board with a schedule for yearly maintenance on Carnival Hill.  Selectman Glines asked if the Highway Department would have to do any plowing and it was decided that there would not be any necessary.
5) Steve then informed the Board that there are only 7 plots left at Mount Calvary Cemetery.  There is 100 feet of land that is woods and Steve would like to cut the trees before they start to use this section.  Chairman Donovan made a motion that the Board approve the removal of trees in a section of Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Selectman Glines seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
6) Mr. Elliot then informed the Board that he would like to widen Isaac Frye from Badger Road to McGettigan.  He would like to add 5’ on both sides of the road, which would be well within the Town’s right-of-way.  Steve wasn’t sure if he would be able to do this week, but wanted to have the Board’s approval.  The Board agreed that he should widen this dangerous section of the road.
7) Steve told the Board that Wilton was very fortunate because there was very minimal damage as a result of all the rain.  A small part of the new road on Isaac Frye had washed out.  There was a small portion of the path in front of the Carnival Hill Road that was washed out.  Dawn Tuomola has been touch with Wheeler Construction and Steve has put up more retention material to hold back the washout material.  It is to be determined if it was caused by heavy rains or because it was not properly constructed.
Selectman Greene stated that the town has retained $5,000 from the final payment to Wheeler Construction and he wanted to make sure that this amount was maintained in a separate file for just such a situation.
8) At 7:10, Selectman Glines stepped down as Selectman from the meeting.  As owner and landlord of a building being rented by George Mullins, doing business as Souhegan Valley Motorsports, he had received a letter from Building Inspector, William Condra.  Mr. Condra’s letter was in reference of what he considered to be a violation of the Wilton Land Use and Regulations Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 10.0 Signs.  In the letter he stated that he had observed numerous commercial advertising signs on the property.  He stated that he did not have any record of a sign permit application for this business. Mr. Glines asked Bill what had prompted his letter, he stated that he had noticed several other signs that he thought were in violations and had also sent them letters.  In response, Mr. Mullin and Mr. Glines asked the Board for guidance about signs that were already in place.  The use of the property did not change, which would require a sign permit.  The previous signs have been in place since the early 1980’s.   There is one illuminated sign, 2 large signs and a large banner that is covering one that was there previously.  Discussion ensued as to the interpretation of the Wilton Zoning Laws and Regulations, Section 16.0, Signs.  It was agreed that the Selectmen wanted further direction from the Planning Board as to the intent of the Zoning Regulations.  Chairman Donovan informed Mr. Mullin that they would contact him when they have a definitive direction on the issue of signs and how they pertain to his business.
9) Bill Condra then asked the Board what they considered his jurisdiction when it comes to issuing a Cease and Desist order.  The Board agreed that the Selectmen are responsible for enforcing Zoning Ordinances.  The Building Inspector has the authority to enforce Building Codes.
10) Chief Hautanen attended the meeting to discuss Police Department business.  The passed ordinances were signed by the Board.
11) Brent said he had been approached by a student to do an internship with the WPD.  He stated that if the Board approved, he had no problem.  The Board approved the internship.
12) Brent stated that he had been approached by the Odd Fellows Association and they want to make a donation to the Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance.  The Association will purchase flashlights that are long lasting for the police cruisers and flashlights that can be attached to rifles instead of a cash donation.
13) Brent suggested that all town employees have identification cards in case of an emergency.  They have the ID processing equipment.  The Board thought it would be a good idea.  Brent stated that he and Fire Chief, Ray Dick, are working on updating the Town Emergency Plan.  Brent is investigating the cost and size of generator for the Police Department.  Mr. Glines stated that he would also do some research.
14) Brent had gotten two quotes for having the 2003 cruiser painted.  He is going to get another quote before making a decision.
15) Brent then informed the Board that he was looking into the cost of leasing cruisers vs. purchase.  He is trying to find a way to replace cruisers sooner than they are at present. The issue of leasing was discussed at length and Selectman Greene told Brent that he needed to document the cost of a lease and the cost of purchasing a vehicle to present to the Budget Committee.  He also needs to document and prove his request to the Budget committee.
16) The Board reviewed correspondence from Town Assessor Todd Hayward.  Todd recommended a Current Use Land Change assessment and the Board approved it.  The other issue was that of an abatement hearing.  Chairman Donovan made a motion to approve Todd Hayward’s proposal to adjust the assessment of land in Current Use for FY 2004.  Selectman Glines seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
17) Selectman Glines reported on a meeting he had last week with Steve Elliott and the Water and Sewer  Commissioners concerning alarms.  After a discussion, Mr. Glines made a suggestion that Steve be given a cell phone to handle the alarm when they go off.  It was suggested that the Fire Chief, Police Chief and Road Agent could share a plan, that would include enough time for all involved.  Peggy will look into what plans are currently being used and get prices for a plan for the 3 departments.
18) The bills and payroll for the week ending October 8, 2005 were reviewed and approved.  The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
19) Peggy informed the Board that the new boiler was working and that CD Boiler had been contacted to give a price on repairing the heating valves.
20) Peggy informed the Board that she had met with a Primex representative the previous week and had been asked if the Board would sign a three year contract for the Workmen’s Compensation  and Unemployment insurance.  This contract would give the town a 5% discount.  The Board agreed to accept and sign the contract.  They also wanted to get a quote from PRIMEX for our General Liability Insurance.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:45.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary