Date:  October 22, 2007
Time:  7:00 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Richard Rockwood, Daniel Donovan, III and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) At 7:00 am Selectman Rockwood called to order a public hearing.  He stated that the Wilton Water Commissioners and the Department of Transportation Representative Douglas Graham called the hearing to hear comments on having a “No Salt or Low Salt” area on Route 31 South in order to protect the municipal water wells located in this area.  Mr. Graham presented the Boards a copy of DOT’s Winter Maintenance Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy.  He explained the policy about how roads are treated for both sleet and freezing rain or snow storms.  Low salt means that roads do not get the amount of salt normally used but will get more sand.  It was also noted that the trees in this area have been removed and the road gets more sun now.  DOT will put up signs indicating the stretch of road between Blanchard’s driveway to south of the water pump station, “Low Salt Area”.  The Board of Selectmen are required to write a letter to DOT stating that they approve the low salt application on the road and the area that is to be treated as such.

Selectman Rockwood closed the public hearing on a motion, with all in favor at 7:20.

2) Heidi and Paul Robichaud attended the meeting to discuss the issue of the barking dogs owned by the Hatfield’s on Victoria Lane.  They reported that the dogs have barked as long as 1 and ½ hours at a time.  The issue was discussed and it was noted by Selectman Donovan that there is a state law that if dogs bark in excessive of ½ hour, a citation can be issued.  The Robichauds agreed to keep a log of the dates and duration of the barking dogs.  They will report back to the Board in 2 weeks.

3) Selectman Donovan received and opened the bids for the purchase of heating fuel and diesel fuel for the Town of Wilton.  No bid was awarded at this time. Mr. Donovan will discuss the bids with the Budget Committee and report back to the Board.

4) The Board reviewed a request for pole license petitions from PSNH and TDS Telecom.  Mr. Rockwood had questions that need to be answered before approval and signatures.  They will be contacted for clarification of poles in question.

5) The Board discussed the issue of the signs that were put up by the raised crosswalks.  Mr. Rockwood stated that he and members of the general public did not like the “Speed Hump” signs.  They agreed that they should be replaced with “Raised Crosswalk” signs.  The Road Agent was informed of their decision and will order the new signs.

6) The bills and payroll for the week ending October 20, 2007 were reviewed and signed.

7) The informational material and  correspondence was reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 on a motion, with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary