Date:  November 2, 2009
Time:  6:30 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present: Chairman, Daniel Donovan III, Selectmen Richard Rockwood, William Condra and Recording Secretary Pam Atwood
 
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.

Maurice Guay attended the meeting to discuss plowing issues this winter at the Recycling Center.  The Selectmen instructed Maurice to do whatever was needed including overtime, if necessary, to keep the center open.  Discussion on disposing of an old trailer and other miscellaneous items took place next.

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion seconded by Chairman Donovan to have Maurice clean up and dispose of the items as discussed.  The motion passed unanimously.

The Board and Maurice discussed disposal of the incinerator.  Maurice will ask the representative from CEI as she will be visiting the Recycling Center tomorrow.

The Board reviewed the 2009 tax rate computation.  The 2009 tax rate is $16.88.

Chairman Donovan discussed Comcast next.   Months ago the Board requested documentation from Comcast of the last 2 years worth of complaints and resolutions to these complaints. To date, Comcast has not replied to this request.  The Town attorney will be asked for his suggestions if Comcast does not respond.

Chairman Donovan relayed information to the Board that he had received a call from Bill McKay to discuss the Cease and Desist order.  Mr. Donovan relayed to Mr. McKay that it was too late for discussions as the case had already gone to litigation.

Chairman Donovan told the Board that the Diocese of Manchester had not responded to him regarding Mt. Calvary cemetery.

Next the Library Trustees attended the meeting to present their budget requests to the Selectmen.  Stanley Young spoke first regarding the 2010 budget requests.  The appropriation request will remain the same as the previous two years; also wages will remain the same.  Mr. Young stated that they are unable to cut the budget by the requested 10% as more people use Library services during hard times.  The Board asked a few questions which were answered by members of the Library committee.  Next Sara Spittle spoke about the next round of renovations needed at the Library and the money that will be requested in upcoming warrant articles. After more discussions on topics including employee benefits and fuel costs, Chairman Donovan thanked the Library Trustees for their presentation.

Next Chairman Donovan told the Board that LGC offers a customized salary and wage comparison service at no charge.  The Board discussed this idea and Selectmen Rockwood suggested that Wilton should do it.

Charlie McGettigan attended the meeting.  His first discussion pertained to the plans for the reservoir as decided by a majority of the Water Department.  Next there was talk about the need for a second water tank.  Selectman Rockwood questioned Charlie about the cost of a second tank and the need for a Capital Reserve fund. Next there was discussion about the damaged railing next to the Town Hall on the Theater side.

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion, seconded by Chairman Donovan for Steve Elliott to get prices for a new railing, either wood or metal, to replace the damaged railing.  The motion passed with all in favor.

Mr. McGettigan and the Board had further discussions regarding road conditions, and drainage and sidewalk issues in the Park Street and Whiting Hill Road area.

Next the Board discussed the Sign Permit process.  Selectman Condra outlined the lengthy procedure as it is now. He explained that the application goes to the Building Inspector, then the Planning Board, then the Selectmen and back to the Building Inspector.  After all of these approvals the applicant is notified that they may erect their sign.  Upon completion of the work, the Building Inspector performs an inspection.  Devine’s Sign Permit initiated this discussion because their application had been approved by the Planning Board but the paperwork did not get passed on to the Selectmen or Building Inspector.

MOTION:  Selectman Rockwood made a motion, seconded by Chairman Donovan to approve Devine’s Sign Permit with any stipulations that may have been made by the Planning Board.  The motion passed unanimously.

It was suggested that the Building Inspector might try to simplify the Sign Permit process in the future.

MOTION:  At 8:05 P.M. Chairman Donovan made a motion to go into Non-Public session per RSA 91-A3, III (c) to discuss a personnel issue. A roll call vote with all in favor was made.

The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM with all in favor.
 

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela L. Atwood