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

Chairman Donovan called a Public Hearing to order at 7:00 pm.  He stated that the Public Hearing was to hear comments on donations to the Police and Fire Departments from the Odd Fellows.  The Fire Department will receive for their Firemen’s Relief Fund $10,000 and the Police Department will receive $1,000 to purchase equipment.  No one attended the hearing thus no comments heard.  Chairman Donovan moved to accept the donations. Selectman Glines seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

At 7:05, Chairman Donovan made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing.  Motion seconded by Selectman Greene, with all in favor.

1) Maurice Guay attended the meeting discuss personnel issues.  Chairman Donovan called a non-public session per RSA 91-A3,II(a) at 7:10 pm.

2) At 7:15, Chairman Donovan called the regular meeting to order.  Maurice stated that the Recycling Center will be closed at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23rd and closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

3) The next issue on the agenda was the Sidewalk Committee and the 20% contribution from the town.  George Anderson attended the meeting to state that when the Sidewalk Enhancement Grant was first discussed and applied for, the Board of Selectmen agreed to use the paving of Main Street as part of the 20 % match.  Tracy produced the original application, which did state that this was the intent of the town.  Both Selectman Greene and Glines stated that it was the intention of the town to do the paving.  Mr. Greene asked the NRPC representatives to contact DOT to make sure that the paving can not be part of the sidewalk project.  He stated that the committee had to be prepared to go to the Budget Committee and the town meeting with all the information needed.  NRPC will get back to the Board with verification from DOT on the issue of the paving being part of the grant.  It was also noted that when the new sidewalks, curbs and crosswalks are installed, the pavement will be greatly disturbed.  All persons agreed that Main Street will have to be paved after the construction of the sidewalks.

Discussion ensued as to what soft match of the 20% could be.  It could be town employee labor, town materials and volunteer labor.  It was noted that all payments would be channeled through the town and that 80% would be reimbursed from DOT.  It was also noted that any form of labor, material and volunteers would have to be documented by the town.

4) Police Chief Hautanen attended the meeting to discuss departmental issues.  He informed the Board that he had gotten three estimates to repaint the 2001 cruiser.
The Board suggested he wait a while longer to see how he is doing with his overall budget.
 
5) Chief Hautanen informed the Board that Tyler Shaw had graduated from part-time School and would like to bring him to $14.00 per hour when he starts working.  The Board approved his request.

6) He stated he had been asked if Wilton’s DARE Officer could conduct the program in Lyndeborough’s elementary school.  All agreed that if Brent gave his permission it would be ok but that he should be reimbursed for the officer’s time.

7) The impound lot will be started as soon as they receive the poles from PSNH.  Brent asked if the Board would have a problem with enlarging the width of the area from 25 to 30 feet.  The added 5 feet would make the large opening stronger.

8) At 8:20 Chief Hautanen asked Chairman Donovan to go to a non-public session per RSA 91-A:3,II(a).  Chairman Donovan adjourned the regular meeting on a motion.

9) The regular meeting was called to order at 9:00 pm.

10) Selectman Glines initiated a discussion of issues facing the Board concerning the Wilton/Lyndeborough/Temple Ambulance Association.  These issues are Lydeborough’s concern that the ambulance vehicles titles name the Town of Wilton as owner, the prospect of Wilton paying for 2 tone radios that Wilton does not need and the charges from MACC Base to Lyndeborough and Temple.  The WLTA may also be asking the town to fund a new ambulance this year.  These issues were discussed and it was noted that the ambulances are also insured by the Town of Wilton and the ambulance building is not taxed by the town.  Other ideas were
 put forth.  No decisions were made at this time.

11) The Board discussed the issue of signs at the Mullin’s place of business that the Building Inspector questioned.  After a discussion, it was decided to ask Mr. Mullin to remove the large Kawasaki banner and that the other remaining signs were acceptable.  A letter will be written to Mr. Mullin

12) One Land Use Change Tax form was reviewed and signed.  One Intent to Cut was also approved and signed.

13) The Board reviewed and approved a change in the maximum STD payment by Class which delineates wage levels.  It will be submitted to LGC for a quote of what the increase coverage would cost.

14) The Board reviewed the correspondence and informational material.

15) Peggy reported that Steve Elliott had asked another company examine the heating system in the town hall and give a quote on the repairs needed.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary