The meeting was called to order at 6:05PM with Chairman Thompson, Selectman Levengood, Selectman Morse and Administrative Assistant Rhonda Gauthier in attendance.
The Selectmen held a Public Hearing to hear comment on the Town of Wilmot’s proposed Hazard Mitigation Plan. There were six people in attendance. Chairman Thompson opened the meeting by explaining that the purpose of the hearing was to adopt the plan. Selectmen Levengood explained the purpose of the plan which was followed by some questions from the public. Chairman Thompson read the resolution, Selectman Levengood made motion to accept the plan, Selectman Morse seconded. The Board voted 3-0 in favor of accepting the Hazard Mitigation Plan as written. The Public Hearing concluded at 6:20.
The minutes from January 31, 2007 were approved as written.
Accounts Payable and Payroll were approved.
At the invitation of the Selectmen, Monica Banerjee from Granite Hill Road met with the Board. The Selectmen were concerned because the building permit is not the same as what is being built. They also had concerns because the house looks higher than what is allowed by the town. The town determines the height by what the fire department's capabilities are. The Board asked Ms. Banerjee for an amended building permit and they will inspect the property after they receive the paperwork.
The Board issued building permits to the Ilgs on Cross Hill Road to build a room over their garage and the Deroys to tear down a shed.
The Board approved a Notice of Intent to Cut timber for Kenny Clarke on Eagle Pond Road.
Correspondence received and reviewed:
 Local Government Center sent a memo to inform the town about the Montreal, Boston Cycling Tour that will be going through Wilmot. LGC invited town officials to an informational meeting on Friday February 24, 2007. Chippers sent an proposal to fertilize the maple tree in front of the town offices. The Board voted to cut down the tree due to the fact that the town spent a lot of money trying to save the tree but it is still dying. The Board voted in favor of purchasing a new tree for the 2007 bicentennial. The Administrative Assistant will ask the highway crew to cut down the tree.
Munismart sent a memo explaining the change in daylight saving time. On August 8, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This Act changed the time change dates for Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. Beginning in 2007, DST will begin on the second Sunday in
March and end the first Sunday in November.
Police Chief White sent a courtesy copy of a letter sent to the police department regarding an abandoned vehicle on an owner’s property on Old Winslow Road. The letter stated that the owner was planning on towing the vehicle. The Administrative Assistant was asked to follow up with
Chief White and report back to the Board.
Patrick Griffith from Waste Management met with the Board to answer any questions that the Board may have regarding the contract of solid waste removal from the Wilmot transfer station. The Selectmen signed the contract with the approval of the town attorney.
The Selectmen held a Public Hearing at 7:00PM to hear public comment on the 2007 proposed budget. There were eight people in attendance. Chairman Thompson opened the meeting by explaining the purpose of the hearing. Chairman Thompson explained that there were minimal changes since the last budget hearing so if everyone approved he would only review the changes. All approved. The Board added $1,000.00 to the Health Department budget for training and conferences and added a warrant article to enter into a lease to purchase for a back hoe for the highway department.
Mary Kay Huntoon asked if the highway crew was getting more of a raise than just the cost of living increase (3.3%). Chairman Thompson answered Mrs. Huntoon by stating that the Selectmen did a survey of other towns and construction companies and found that the pay rates are competitive. Wilmot pays 100% of insurance and most towns don’t.
Dave Babson asked if the town goes out to bid on equipment. Chairman Thompson explained that the highway department got three quotes from different companies and test drove the back hoes and chose Milton CAT.
Lorrie Sliter stated that she was upset about Warrant Article 10. Article 10 is asking the town to vote to give the Conservation Commission $15,000.00 of the Land Use Change Tax. Mrs. Sliter wants the Selectmen to put “not recommended by the Selectmen 2-1” under the article. The Board asked the Administrative Assistant what the vote was. She explained that she spoke with Chairman Thompson on February 10, 2007 and he asked if Mrs. Gauthier would call the other Selectmen and get a vote. Chairman Thompson recommended it, Selectman Morse said he did not recommend it and Selectman Levengood said he recommended that it go before the town for a vote. Mrs. Sliter asked for a new vote and Chairman Thompson recommended it, Selectmen Morse did not recommend it and
Selectman Levengood said he does not recommend it. The Board asked the Administrative Assistant to change the article to say “not recommended by the Selectmen 2-1”.
There was some discussion regarding the building committee. Chairman Thompson explained that there was a purchase and sales agreement on the transfer station site and that the building committee recommended the McCaul property on Route 4A for the highway department. There may be a purchase and sales agreement signed on the 4A property soon. The 4A property will most likely come up at the 2008 town meeting. Mary Kay Huntoon asked if there would be a bond for the land and building. Chairman Thompson said he wasn’t sure. Dave Babson opposed the 4A property and thought there may be a sight problem and the town should speak to the state highway department. Lorrie Sliter said that the building committee could re-look at new issues regarding the land on 4A (cost
per acre, visibility etc.)
The Board signed an agreement with the Resource Conservation and Development Program to help the town with a water resource plan. Brenda Snyder agreed to be the contact and paper pusher. This plan will become part of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Selectman Levengood spoke for Peter Miller regarding the warrant article for global warming. Selectman Levengood explained the purpose and asked if the Board would support this article. The Board vote 3-0 to support the article.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.
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