TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

February 6, 2007 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes & Budget Hearing

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

Also Present: Francis Muzzey, Gini Gove, Chip Stata, Kevin Kay, Randy Comsteller, Ellie Murray, Carol Cole, Pete Chierichetti, Kenyon Karl, Linda Brown, Helen Roy, Donna Herlihy, Nancy Masterson, and Brian Clark

 

John moved to open the meeting at 6:03 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

John Millican advised he will pay the fee for using the Town Hall this Sunday. It is no longer classified as a fund raiser; however, the bands will still perform.

Selectmen signed letters for Huckins M/L 05-07-12, Rand M/L 10-01-06, Dube M/L 12-02-07,and Meade M/L 08-07-10. John moved to approve the January 23, 2007 minutes. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy.

John Millican suggested the Local Government Center look for applicants for the position of Police Chief. Pete Chierichetti agreed that something more needs to be done.

Carol Cole asked the Selectmen if they would consider putting the Town Clean Up on the Warrant again this year. John moved to add the Warrant and let the folks decide at Town Meeting. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Kenyon Karl inquired about investigating more recycling at the Transfer Station. John and Palmer stated nothing further has been done at this time, however, they would consider joining with another town to recycle more.

Brian Clark talked about the increase request for ambulance service this year. They are a 501c and it is up the Town of Warren to declare if they are tax exempt (they were not granted exempt status last year). Palmer requested a financial report for their income and expenses for 2006. Selectmen agreed to change the warrant amount and ask the Town to decide.

Palmer moved to continue the Selectmen’s Meeting after adjourning the Budget Hearing. This was seconded by Randy and approved by John.

John moved to open the Budget Hearing at 7:13 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Kenyon asked if there was money in the budget for Cemetery Trustees and was advised no. Selectmen reviewed the line items and answered a few questions and clarified some of the amounts and discussed some changes.

Palmer moved to adjourn the Budget Hearing at 7:55 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Selectmen agreed to make the following changes to the Budget:

• Randy moved to increase $2,000 for Warren-Wentworth Ambulance. This was seconded by John and approved.
• Randy moved to add $500 for Town Clean Up. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.
• Palmer moved to increase $1,215 for medical insurance. This was seconded by John and approved.
• Palmer moved to increase $1,600 for the landfill cleanup. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Palmer asked for a sense from the group about removing the Jersey barriers near the bridge in town and replacing the barriers with trees and grass. Palmer will contact the State before making any changes. Kevin agreed green would be better.

John moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner

Minutes accepted__________, _________, _________.