Date:  April 3, 2006
Time:  7:00 pm
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, Jerry Greene and Richard Rockwood
  And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.  A report of biennial inspection of municipally-owned bridges in Wilton was received from DOT.  In discussing the report, Selectman Rockwood suggested that the bridge that is closed and barricaded over Blood Brook be painted on the sides if the bridge is to be preserved and used as a foot bridge.  Chairman Donovan suggested that the Road Agent look at the bridge and possibly have his employees paint the bridge.

2) Maurice Guay attended the meeting to discuss the Recycling Center.  He asked the Board if they would approve the replacement of wooden posts with metal posts under the roof  that covers the dumpsters.  The Board was agreeable to his idea.

3) The Board discussed the responsibilities of the Cemetery Board of Trustees.  They discussed the cost of work done by the town at the cemeteries in town.  The cost of cemetery plots were discussed and the question of this cost off-setting the cost of maintenance.  No decisions were made at this time.

4) The Board discussed a request from NRPC for a copy of the town’s assessing data base.  The Board had questions as to what they are requesting and in what form.  They will answer the request when they receive more information.

5) The Board reviewed several complaints from residents of the elderly housing and Elmer Santerre about the noise coming from Label Art.  They state that there is loud humming noise constantly.  The Board discussed the problem and it was noted that Paul Tardif, General Manager of Label Art had been at a Board meeting and explained that they had installed a new waste removal system that makes the humming noise.  He also stated that a sound muffling device had been ordered and when installed should be less noticeable.  It is not know if this has happened yet.  It was agreed to have Building Inspector Bill Condra look into the issue and Mr. Greene suggested that noise level readings could be taken.  It was noted that the elderly housing is in an industrial zone and the noise level would be measured under OCEA Standards.

6) Water Commissioner Jim Tuttle attended the meeting to update the Board on the projects Water Commissioners are working on.  He reported on the status of the River Crossing project, replacement of the water pipes under Main Street and the proposed management by Pennichuck for the water department operations.  Discussion ensued as to details of the different projects they are working on.

7) Mr. Tuttle then asked if it is possible to have one person in the town clerk’s office be responsible for the water department’s phone calls.  After discussing his request, it was the Board’s decision that it would not be realistic to have one person answering phone calls because the nature of their jobs.  It was noted that all personnel take phone on an availability basis.

8) The Board received a letter from Robert Spear asking for reappointment to serve on the Zoning Board.  Selectman Rockwood made a motion to reappoint Mr. Robert Spear to the Zoning Board for a three year term.  Selectman Greene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

9) Don McGettigan attended the meeting to inform the Board that the Highway Department had chipped brush along the side of McGettigan Road and had blown them on his land.  He stated that he talked to Steve and wanted it cleaned up but that it had not been done.  He then cleaned up the wood chips by himself and hauled them away.  He was submitting a bill for his time.  The Board told Mr. McGettigan that they would look into the matter.  Later in the meeting the Board discussed the issue.  It was decided to reimburse him for his time and a letter of their decision would be sent to Mr. McGettigan.

10) The next item was an application from a resident for an exemption but it was unclear what exemption he was applying for.  A letter will be sent to the applicant asking for clarification.

11) Chief Hautanen wrote two memos to the BOS requesting that Letters of Commendation be awarded to Police Officers Sgt. Olesen and Sgt. Duval for actions demonstrating courage, professionalism and compassion and they acknowledging their credit to the Wilton Police Department.  Selectman Rockwood made a motion to approve the Letter of Commendation for Officers Olesen and Duval as recommended by Chief Hautanen.  Selectman Greene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.  The Board signed the letters.

12) The Board discussed the annual raises for town employees and they approved them. The raises will be effective for the next pay period.

13) The Board reviewed and signed the following:

1) (2) Notices of Intent to Excavate Applications
2) (1) Veteran’s Exemption
3) (1) Application to DOT for Bridge Aid
4) (1) Tax abatement form

14) The bills and payroll for the week ending April 1, 2006 were reviewed and signed.

15)The Board discussed the release of the construction bond for Contractor Don Wheeler Construction Company for the construction of the athletic fields at Carnival Hill.  It was agreed that there are unresolved issues with the construction and therefore the bond should not be released.

15) The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm on a motion with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary