Date: June 19, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Town Office
Present: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, III, Jerry Greene and Richard Rockwood
and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
1) Recycling Manager Maurice Guay informed the Board that Bruce Guay was now certified to be the operator and supervisor of the incinerator. He has completed all the requirements by DES. Discussion ensued as to the completion of the Operating Plan for the Recycling Center requested by DES. Mr. Greene will help Mr. Guay complete the plan.
2) Chief of Police Brent Hautanen attended the meeting and requested a non-public session per RSA 91-A:3,II(a). Chairman Donovan closed the regular meeting on a motion with all in favor at 7:15. At 7:30, the regular Selectman’s meeting was called to order by Chairman Donovan.
3) Chief Hautanen informed the Board that a grant was available for two days of DWI saturation patrol in August and he would like to apply. The Board approved the request and a public hearing will be scheduled to hear comments from Wilton residents concerning this grant.
4) Building Inspector William Condra attended the meeting to inform the Board that he had been unable to locate the vacant trailer that Mr. Tuttle had requested be investigated. The Board told Bill where they thought it was located and Bill will visit the site and report back to them.
5) The Conservation Commission Members attended the meeting to discuss a proposal of a conservation easement from a land owner on some land in Wilton. After a discussion of the proposal and the requested remuneration of such, it was agreed by both Selectmen and Conservation members that it was not a viable offer.
6) Spencer Brookes gave a copy of the Conservation Easement that Hubert Hoover has prepared for the town on his property. There will not be any money involved but all agreed that Town Counsel should be asked to review the Conservation Easement before being accepted by the town.
7) Mr. Brookes then informed the Board that the NH DES has created a protected river sign program that will provide the opportunity to recognize and raise awareness of protected rivers. “Protected River Signs” can be put on four bridges in Wilton. Selectman Rockwood made a motion to authorize Chairman Daniel Donovan to sign the Rivers Management and Protection Program Installation Notification Form for the Town of Wilton giving permission for the signs to put on the four bridges in Wilton. Selectman Greene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
8) Selectman Rockwood stated that he would like to know why a wooden fence had not been constructed at the entrance to Frog Pond. After a discussion concerning the choice of the fence, it was acknowledged by the Conservation members that if another fence was needed, they would consider looking into a wooden replacement. It was also brought to the Board’s attention that an abutter to the Frog Pond land actually has three vehicles parked on the town’s land. They will contact the owner and ask him to remove the cars.
9) Chairman Donovan made a motion to appoint John Jowders as an alternate for a three year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Selectman Greene, passing with all in favor.
10) The Board reviewed a request from Wilton Main Street asking for an abatement of the taxes on Lot 48 because it is used by the public and will become a permanent park. Selectman Greene made a motion to abate the taxes, seconded by Selectman Donovan. The motion passed unanimously.
11) Jane Farrell informed the Board that the town is going to “go on-line” with the State of NH motor vehicle department. This program will allow residents to complete the state portion of their motor vehicles at our office. Implementation of this program will require a three day training program. This training is offered once a month. Jane asked if the Board would consider closing the town office for two days so that all three could attend at once. The Board did not feel that this would be acceptable. It was the Board’s suggestion that two could attend and one person could be in the office.
12) Peggy informed the Board that Rise feels that there is mold in the office that was the old Police Station and that she would like to have the old carpet removed. After a discussion of the condition of the present office and money available in the budget, Mr. Donovan said he would talk to Bill Condra and look into the possibility of doing some renovations.
13) The Board reviewed a request from a person for a registration refund. Town Policy would not permit this request.
14) The Board was informed that the Wilton Main Street Association is planning to have an OctoberFest in September on Lot 48. They are planning to have a beer and food garden and charge a general admission. They are aware that they will have to get a permit from the Attorney General’s office to serve beer and will have a Police Officer on duty. The Board had no objection to the plans.
15) Mr. Schwab has requested that a letter be addressed to him concerning the volunteer contribution he is going to make as a result of his subdivision that creates a new lot. A letter will be issued to Mr. Schwab stating that the contribution will be in the amount of $1,500.00.
16) The Board discussed the value of the bell that is owned by the town that is on the top of Andy’s Summer Playhouse. After discussing research done by the Town Assessor, it was agreed that a value of $2,000 would be given to the bell and that the bell will be added to the town’s liability insurance for town property.
17) The Board signed one Intent to Cut and three tax abatements. The payroll and the bills for the week ending June 17, 2006 were reviewed and signed. The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
18) The Board discussed Wilton/Lyndeborough/Temple Volunteer Ambulance service issues. Mr. Greene is working on the Workmen’s Compensation insurance and Mr. Rockwood informed the Board of issues discussed at the last Ambulance Board meeting.
19) The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 9:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary