Date:  November 13, 2006
Time:  7:00 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, III and Richard Rockwood and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Road Agent Steve Elliott addressed the Board concerning bridges in Wilton.  He explained why the decision was made to repair King Brook Bridge and that it is to be rehabbed and not replaced.  The three bridges that are on the state’s red list were discussed.  In light of the aid from the state being limited and not available on a yearly basis, it was agreed that the Board would apply for state aid to replace or rehab the bridge on Frye Mill Road, Old County Farm Road and Stage Coach Road.

Steve stated that he would like to see the town put money in reserves each year for bridge work and in the event any emergency repairs were needed.  The Board agreed.  Mr. Donovan asked if there were repairs needed that the Town Highway Department could do.  Steve said that he could do deck work but that abutment repairs could be a problem.

The next issue Mr. Elliott presented was that of a plow.  He stated that the truck he was approved to purchase was supposed to have a plow put on it from the old truck.  Because the truck is a 10 wheeler, the old plow does not work.  He can use the wing plow from the grader.  He would prefer to purchase a new wing plow because they could have a storm that would require both plows.  Mr. Donovan stated that  the Warrant Article for the purchase of the truck did not provide for the purchase of a plow.  Steve asked if the Board would support his request to the Budget Committee to purchase two plows next year.  He stated that the Highway presently has 4 one-way plows.  He was approached by a resident to purchase one that is not being used.  The Board agreed that it could be sold for $500.00.  There were no bids on the 1977 truck.

2) Ambulance Director Carylyn McEntee and Board Member Bill Carnduff attended the meeting.  Mr. Carnduff stated that they were there to discuss and explain the increases reflected on the 2007 budget.  Several issues were discussed that contribute to the increases.  The addition of the communications support added $10,000 and the increase in the premium of Workmen’s Compensation insurance were two large increases.  There was also an issue of a shortfall from this year’s budget.  Other areas that Carylyn had made reduction of budget lines were the  telephone and internet.  It was stated that the salary lines were not increased.  Carylyn informed the Board that the number of calls projected last year actually have been much less and that the payments from Medicare and other insurance carriers have been less than anticipated thus the shortfall of income.  Mr. Rockwood asked if Ms. McEntee had been able to provide a detailed explanation of the training budget proposed and she stated she had not completed that request.  Mr. Donovan stated that they should have the correct figures of Accounts Receivable and Payable for the Budget Committee.

The WLTAS Directors had submitted a request for a Warrant Article to be written to approve the withdrawal of $14,4000 from the Florence Wheeler Fund to purchase 18 sets of protective clothing for the ambulance members.  Mr. Rockwood stated that at the last Board meeting, the request was going to be for half this amount.  Carylyn stated that she had changed the request because she felt it would be a better idea to purchase all the gear at once rather than half one year and half the next.  Mr. Rockwood suggested that she have the Board give approval of this new amount before the Selectmen approve the article.

Mr. Carnduff informed the Board that Mr. Hoover had tendered his resignation from the WLTAS Board and asked the Board of Selectmen to appoint a resident of Wilton to replace him.

3) The Board discussed a request for a phone for the Welfare Office and approved a third cell phone.  It will be placed on the same bill as the Police Chief’s and Highway Agent.  This would be less expensive than new phone and line at this point.

4) The Board answered Mr. Hargroves’ list of questions as Chairman of the FRES Building Committee.

5) The Board discussed the issue of accepting a donation of land and it was agreed that they have that authority per RSA 26-A:4.  A public hearing will be set up for this issue.

6) A public hearing will be set up for the addition of cross walk on Burns Hill Road.

7) The bills and payroll for the week ending November 11, 2006 were reviewed and approved.  Correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

8) One Warrant for Yield Taxes Assessed and on Intent to Cut Timber was signed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 on a motion, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary