TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

January 30, 2007 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes

Present: John Millican, Palmer Koelb, Randy Morrison and Janet Woolner

Also Present: Francis Muzzey, Gini Gove, Chip Stata, State Representative Carol Freidrich Randy Comsteller, Ellie Murray, Dan Nelson, Tabitha and Scott Coykendall, and State Senator Deb Reynolds

 

Palmer moved to open the meeting at 6:02 pm. This was seconded by John and approved by Randy.

State Senator Deb Reynolds from district 2, talked with the group about things she is working on. She said Educational funding is an issue and she said she is concerned about the lack of high-speed telecommunications, and the cost of health care. She invited anyone to contact her regarding town concerns.

Palmer requested she investigate the possibility of having a sidewalk on Rte 25, and the turn at East Side Road which needs to be corrected. He also said it is wrong for an attorney to be a judge presiding in the area he has a law practice. Francis asked if she would support Governor Lynch on a Constitutional Amendment. Francis also asked her to support a bill for ATV’s to be used as tractors.

Carol Freidrich presented a Warrant Article and asked the Selectmen to consider putting this on the Wentworth Warrant in Support of the NH climate change resolution. Selectmen agreed to put the resolution on the Warrant and have the voters decide.

Representatives from Pemi-Baker Home Health & Hospice requested the town consider an appropriation this year. Selectmen will consider giving a percentage to Pemi-Baker Health & Hospice and reducing the amount appropriated to VNA of Vermont & New Hampshire.

Selectmen signed Intent to Cut for Mack M/L 08-13-05 & 08-13-06, Septic design for Morrison M/L 05-01-14, and a letter to NH Fish and Game. Selectmen also reviewed and signed the DRA Assessment sheet Certification.

John moved to approve the January 23, 2007 minutes. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy.

Selectmen reviewed and denied an abatement for Jennifer Mead M/L 08-07-10.

John moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner
Minutes accepted__________, _________, _________.