Date:  May 14, 2007
Time:  5:30 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Jerry Greene, Chair., Richard Rockwood and Daniel Donovan, III and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) The Board discussed the Zoning Board’s decision not to grant a rehearing of its decision that the dog breeding activity conducted by Roger and Sabrina Hatfield is not a commercial use.  The Board discussed what step to take and it was unanimously agreed that a new Cease and Desist will be issued on other grounds not mentioned in the first one.  They will also appeal to the decision to the superior court.  Town Attorney, Silas Little will be asked to draw up the 2nd  Cease and Desist and the appeal to the court.

2) Barbara Pinet’s request for a driveway permit was discussed.  She presently has a temporary one issued by the Road Agent.  The Board discussed why Mr. Elliott was reluctant to issue a regular permit.  The Board wants to further discuss the issue next week with Mr. Elliott before making a final decision on giving the driveway permit.

3) The issue of the ambulance providing food for volunteers while attending training was discussed.  The money is being taken from petty cash and being charged to training.  It was agreed that this was a practice approved the ambulance board before the town started management and they should continue to do so.

4) The Board reviewed a request for an abatement from Walker/Labnon.
Motion:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion to abate the principle of currently outstanding bills in the amount of $2,384.15.  Selectman Greene seconded the motion.  Motion carried with two ayes and one abstention.

5) The Board reviewed request from the Ambulance Director for the construction by the W/L High School students, of a roof to cover the fuel tank and generator at the ambulance bay.  The quote was for $1,580.  The Board questioned did not approve the request because the approved budget does not include this work.  Selectman Donovan will discuss the proposal at the Ambulance Board meeting this week.

6) Selectman Rockwood informed the Board that Steven Moheban had asked him to have the Board write a letter of approval for the construction of an “as-built” staircase on his property on Isaac Frye Highway.  The Board agreed to do so.

7) One Current Use application was reviewed and approved.  The bills and payroll for the week ending May 12, 2007 were reviewed and approved.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 6:30, with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary