Date: September 24, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: Town Office

Present: Selectmen Jerry Greene, Richard Rockwood and Daniel Donovan, III And Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Dick Putnam presented the Board with a petition signed by 177 concerned citizens.

The petition stated:

“The undersigned concerned citizens respectfully request that you reconsider

The construction of green space to replace the sidewalk in from of the Town Hall.

At issue is concern for the safety of pedestrians walking in this area. , subjecting him or himself to danger of being struck by a motor vehicle or by snow and ice falling from the Town Hall roof. Replacement of the concrete sidewalk will alleviate this hazard.”

Mr. Putnam stated that his only reason for replacing the planned green space was his concern for the safety of people that will walk in street.

The issue was discussed. Chairman Greene informed Mr. Putnam that it was not the Board of Selectmen that had made the decision to make a green area but that the Steering Committee had made that decision. Mr. Putnam then stated that the Board could pass the petition on to the appropriate committee. Other options were discussed as to having green such as planters and park benches. The Board did not make any decision at this time.

Road Agent Steve Elliott asked the Board when they were going to hold a public meeting to discuss where the handicap spaces and the lines would be placed for parking. It was agreed that the meeting will be held next Monday, October 1, 2007 at the town office at 7:00 pm. Notices will be given to the Merchants and the building owners on Main Street of the meeting. A public notice will also be posted. The Steering Committee for the sidewalk project will also be notified.

2) Planning Board members Jeffrey Kandt and Alex MacMartin attended the meeting to discuss NRPC fees. Steve Wagner of NRPC is concerned that their services to the Town of Wilton will be in excess of their contract. He is asking the Board of Selectmen to approve in writing the additional charge. The Board stated that they would research the budget figures and what has been remitted to NRPC. They then will be able to make a decision on NRPC’s request. Discussion ensued concerning general accounting procedures for separate engineering studies required by the Planning Board. The issue will be further researched.

3) Ron Hanisch attended the meeting to ask the Board if they had any further comments about the proposed addition to the elementary school since they toured the school. He stated that the building committee was about to implement the first phase of the plan which would be to go out and talk to the public. Their plan is to look at options and to listen to what people are thinking. Selectman Rockwood stated that there is no question that the facility would not meet today’s standards. Selectman Donovan stated that after his visit he would agree that something has to be done. Mr. Hanisch stated that their plan would increase the size of the school by 34% or approximately 15,000 sq. feet of new space. Because of the extensive renovations needed, the option of a new building had also been considered. The cost would be increased because the purchase of land. Mr. Hanisch thanked the Board for their time. Mr. Greene stated that they needed to sell the public and Ron agreed.

4) The Board opened discussion on the petition concerning the green space. Options were discussed such as the installation of flagstone instead of sidewalk and the use of planters for green. After discussion, Selectman Donovan made a motion:

Motion: The plan for the area in front of the town office be carried out. The area will be monitored as an experimental and the Board will review the issue

next spring.

Selectman Rockwood seconded the motion.

Vote: 2 Ayes – 1 Nay – The motion passed.

5) Selectman Donovan reported to the Board on the progress of a contract for the ambulance service with Lyndeborough and Temple. He gave the Board copies of correspondence between Attorney Little, Dwight Sowerby and Selectman Donovan concerning the proposed contract. After a review of the issues in question, the Board agreed that the cost of a new ambulance could be included in the amount Lyndeborugh and Temple pay Wilton for the service. Mr. Donovan will be in contact with the other towns and inform them of their decision. It was agreed that they would have to have an answer by December to have a contract and a budget for the ambulance next year.

6) The Board reviewed and signed the following documents:

Certification for a Part Time Police Officer
Current Use Exiting Form
Intent to Cut Application
Partial Waiver of Lien for traffic officer on the Sidewalk Project.
Tax Lien Disability

7) The Board appointed Richard Rockwood as the Selectmen’s representative to MACC Base Budget Committee. Selectman Donovan will be the representative to the Budget Committee.

8) The Board discussed what they could see for large projects on the town office building in the next five years. They agreed that the courtroom and the old police station both need renovations and that the building needs roof repairs and painting. Mr. Rockwood will fill out questionnaire for the CIP Plan as requested by the Planning board.

9) The bills and payroll for the week ending September 22, 2007 were reviewed and approved. The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:45 pm, with all in favor.

Respectfully Submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary