DATE:  October 19, 2009
TIME:  6:30 PM
PLACE: Town Office
PRESENT: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, William Condra and Richard Rockwood  and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

Dennis Slocomb of D.C.Slocomb Co attended the meeting.  Dennis owns a company that hauls waste and sells paper, cans, plastic and glass for recycling facilities.  He gave a general overview of what his company does and a list of recycling prices for the month of October.  He informed the Board that he would like to know if they decide to go to bid for hauling the waste.  The Board stated that they would be happy to.

The Water Commissioners attended the meeting to discuss water issues.  Mr. Tuttle informed the Board that one of the pumps and the electrical wiring has to be replaced.  Then he informed the Board that as a result of an inspection by DES, the old Wilton Reservoir needed quite a bit of work.  One of the large projects was to cut up and remove three trees and while the person doing the work was there, remove 4 or 5 other trees that will fall in the future.  The project was quoted at $600.  Jim asked the Board if they would pay for half of the project.   They Board agreed that they would.

Mr. Tuttle presented other ideas of what could be done to make the reservoir acceptable as a backup water supply if necessary.  These ideas were discussed but it was agreed that the tree removal be the only work done this year because of the lack of funds and because the question of the use and accessibility of the reservoir.

Mr. Tuttle asked the Board if he could discuss other concerns after Mr. Schultz and Mr. McGettigan left the meeting.  The Chairman stated that he could.  He asked what the Board would suggest concerning the bill that the Water Department had given the Wilton/Lyndeborough School for water and sewer repairs.  The Board suggested that Mr. Tuttle contact the school to see why they were not remitting payment.

Mr. Tuttle expressed his concern that the Emergency Services Committee has not had any meetings and that no plans are being made for the addition to the Fire Department.  After a discussion, it was decide that Selectman Condra will set up a meeting and contact the members of the committee.

Mr. Tuttle expressed his concern about the Highway Employees work that they are doing for the Water Department.  The Board asked that Highway Agent Steve Elliott be asked to attend the meeting next week to discuss the issue.

At 8:05 pm, Chairman Donovan adjourned the regular meeting and called a non-public session per RSA 91-A:3,II©.  At 8:35, the regular meeting was called to order.

Discussion ensued as to the status of the Mount Calvary Cemetery and the town doing the work.  Chairman Donovan reported his discussion with their Attorney Sullivan.  As a result, they agreed that a bill for maintenance will be sent to the Catholic Church for 2008 for $5,000.  No other decisions were made at this time.

Chairman Donovan asked if the Board members were in agreement asking Rebecca Balke of CEI to work with the Department of Environmental Services to clear up and document deficiencies as noted by them.

The Board reviewed and signed the bills and payroll for the week ending October 17, 2009.  They signed a pole license petition for PSNH.  The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.  One Intent to Cut to Cut Wood or Timber was reviewed and signed.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion, with all in favor at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary