The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm with Chairman Thompson, Selectman Levengood, Selectman Morse, Administrative Assistant Rhonda Gauthier and Secretary Connie Aldrich in attendance.
The minutes from the February 14, 2007 meeting were reviewed, administrative assistant Gauthier made note of the changes and will provide a final copy for the Board to sign. There was discussion regarding the request for meeting minutes to be made public before final approval. Every effort will be made to have the minutes available for review by email to the Board on Friday following the meeting, with public posting on Monday as “unapproved” minutes.
Accounts Payable and Payroll were approved.
Review of Correspondence:
? A request from Wilmot Farmer’s Market was reviewed, John Morse abstained, Chairman Thompson and Selectman Levengood voted to grant their request to waive the fees for electricity and porta potty. A letter will be sent to the Wilmot Farmer’s Market.
? Habitat for Humanity’s request to remove a property from tax rolls until the home is completed was discussed and more information is needed. A letter will be sent to Mary Beth Angeli, President, with an invitation to come to a Board meeting before a final decision is made.
? Correspondence from the NH Department of Revenue with respect to view factor adjustments was reviewed by the Board.
? Brenda Snyder – If the heart of the tree is solid, it has been suggested to cut slices and have them engraved for sale to benefit Historic Society. No decision was made.
? NH Department of Revenue Community Action Report of Assessing Department with regard to 2006 Equalization study, equity of property types and current use updates was reviewed and accepted.
Brenda Snyder and Fire Chief Richard Gauthier met with the Board to discuss the Water Resources Inventory and Plan for Wilmot. Selectmen Levengood is the Board’s representative to this group. Rick spoke to the need for the town’s boards/groups to meet and work out differences before bringing in North Country RDC? Brenda suggested that it would be important to meet as a group, with mutual respect to what each person brings to process. The Chairman Thompson suggested a work session to include the Selectmen; Planning Board; Fire Chief Gauthier; and an invitation to State Fire Marshall Ron Anstey, and Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission (UVLSRPC). Chairman Thompson suggested the third Monday of the month, March 19, 2007 as this is the usual Planning Board
work session, Chairman Thompson will give Dick Chase a call to set this up.
The Board signed the Abatement letter for Singer/McWethy property that was taxed incorrectly.
The Board signed the letter from the Volunteer Fire Department to transfer funds from the Expendable Capital Reserve Fund for 2007 Fire Truck. Selectmen Morse requested an inventory of vehicles; copies were supplied by administrative assistant, Gauthier.
A pistol permit was signed by Chairman Thompson.
Building permit fees were discussed and will be presented at a Public Hearing Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 6:00pm.
2006 Annual Report final proof was presented, reviewed, and accepted by the Board with thanks for a job well done by Administrative Assistant Gauthier.
Administrative Assistant will invite Tom Kraeger, Wilmot Town Moderator to attend the March 14, 2007 Selectmen’s meeting, she will also email him a copy of the Warrant Articles to review.
Pleasant Lake Veterinary invoice was reviewed and discussed. The administrative assistant will review Police Chief White’s dog policy with him.
The Board discussed replacing the maple tree by the Town Offices; it will be cut down by the Highway Department and replaced by an elm or other type of tree, suggested by Chippers and/or the Elm Tree Institute.
The Board reviewed the current Holden Transportation invoice, it was noted that a report will be forthcoming and the invoice was initialed for payment.
A formal request made by Marc Davis of the Historic Society was granted. A glass case from the historical room will be placed in the corner of the meeting room of the town office to display historic artifacts where more townspeople can enjoy them.
The Board discussed the need to develop a policy regarding individuals contacting town attorney Mark Puffer. Chairman Thompson will speak with Mark and report suggestions at the next meeting.
The next Selectmen's meeting will be on March 14, 2007 at 6:00PM.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Constance M. Aldrich, Secretary
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