Date:  July 30, 2007
Time:  7:00 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Jerry Greene, Richard Rockwood and Daniel Donovan, III and Recording  Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Maurice informed the Board that the electrical work had been completed at the Recycling Center so that the old bailer could be placed in another building.  He also asked if any material that could be used for fill from the sidewalk project be dumped at the Recycling Center.  The Board had no problem with his request and suggested he speak to Steve Elliott about the fill.

2) David Glines approached the Board to inform them of concerns and questions about the road work that is being done on Marden Road.  He told the Board that he was concerned that all the work that had been agreed upon with Mr. Parker was not being done.  He wanted to know if the Selectmen knew who was doing the work, what had been done so far and that the proper work was being done. He was concerned that the road be constructed so that the water would be directed away from Mr. Parker’s house. Chairman Greene stated that the Board would look at the plans for the road work and get a progress report from Road Agent Steve Elliott the next day.  Selectman Donovan stated that he had spoken to Mr. Parker and the issues had been discussed.

3) Library Trustee Stanley Young reported to the Board that he had contacted the Town’s Attorney to review a document requested by LCHIP.  This document is an Agreement of Stewardship between LCHIP and the library that reflects a $15,000 grant to the Library.  Attorney Little is recommending that the agreement be changed to reflect the library’s municipal status.  Mr. Greene stated that there should be problem because the same changes were made when the town received the LCHIP grant for 4 Corners Farm.  Stanley will keep the Board informed of the issue.

4) Attorney Sullivan attended the meeting concerning the Babineau proposed consolidation and subdivision on Holt Road.  The Planning Board did not approve the plan at their last meeting because Charles McGettigan had stated his concern over the condition of Holt Road.  The Board informed Mr. Sullivan that they were aware of the condition of the road and others in town.  The agreed that the condition of the road should not be a factor in the approval of the plan.  The Board will write a letter to the Planning Board stating their support and that they do not feel the condition of the road is an issue.

5) Attorney Sullivan also stated that he is meeting with Mr. Alvin Litchfield tomorrow to sign an agreement so that the project on Marden Road can be completed.

6) The Board reviewed several abatement reports submitted by Town Assessor Todd Haywood.  Discussion ensued as to the refund of taxes paid in 2007.  The Board agreed that 2007 taxes that were over paid for the first billing would be a credit on the second bill.

7) The Board discussed a request from Fire Chief Ray Dick.  Ray would like to sell the old 1975 fire truck to the town of Wentworth NH.  They have offered to pay $1,000 for it.  Ray was offered only $500 on a trade-in when the new truck was purchased.

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion that the Wilton Fire Department
    Be given approval by the Board of Selectmen to sell the 1975 Fire Truck
    To the Town of Wentworth NH for the amount of $1,000.
    Selectman Donovan seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

8) Selectman Donovan informed the Board that he had been approached by Abby MacFarland to ask the Board if they could consider selling a small piece of land that is between the former Convenience 101 Store and the House by the Side of the Road.  The Board discussed the request and it was agreed that she should make an formal proposal to the Board.

9) The Board discussed the issue of the Town maintaining the Catholic cemetery.  It was agreed that the church should be billed for the work.

10) The bills and payroll for the week ending July 21 and 28, 2007 were reviewed and approved.

11) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.  A letter from the NH Department of Transportation concerning the reduction of salt used in winter maintenance on Route 31 south was discussed.  The DOT has reviewed the request and the next step will be to hold a public hearing to hear comments from Wilton residents on the subject.  DOT will be contacted to set up the hearing.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 on motion with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary