TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

November 6, 2007 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes

Present: Palmer Koelb, John Millican and Janet Woolner

Also Present: Ellie Murray, Randy Comsteller, Acting Chief Kevin Kay, Deb Koelb, Dean Stevens, Patrol Officer Don Jones, Janice & John Thompson, Duane Brown, and Joyce Harkins

 

Palmer moved to open the meeting at 6:15 pm. This was seconded by John and approved.

Acting Chief Kay inquired about the policies and procedures being reviewed by the Selectmen. The Select Board agreed to authorize Police coverage by Wentworth in the town of Warren if needed.

Janice Thompson talked to Selectmen about stray cats in the area and said these cats have attacked her cats. She asked for help in solving this problem. Chief Kevin Kay said the cost to borrow a trap is $80 for a deposit and $10 a week, plus the cost to euthanize them. Joyce Harkins said she is feeding the cats and has paid to have a couple altered and given some shots.

Duane Brown talked to Selectmen about his Property Inventory and the penalty he received for not completing the census portion on the Inventory form. Mr. Brown believes he should have been notified before a penalty was assessed. Selectmen will get clarification on this and advise.

Dean Stevens asked why he received a penalty and this will also be researched.

Waste oil collection and antivirus software was discussed again. John Millican will contact Wentworth Green Houses to inquire about problem solving the water in the oil tank within the next couple weeks and advise about antivirus software.

Selectmen signed abatements for Pease M/L 08-01-09 and Dube M/L12-02-07, signed a letter to the NH Labor Board, letter to Godfrey M/L 05-07-11 & 02-06-04, and signed a driveway permit for Gooden M/L 13-03-24. They also authorized a Land Use Change Tax for Williams M/L 05-01-18, signed a Supplemental Intent to Excavate for King, M/L 05-04-08, a letter to Muzzey M/L 08-12-03, and approved a septic design for Sutcliffe M/L 07-04-01. Selectmen reviewed and authorized the new LGC contract for property liability, workers compensation and health insurance.

Palmer moved to approve the Minutes for October 23, 2007. This was seconded by John and approved.

Palmer moved to go into non-public session at 8:45 pm per RSA 91-A:3, II (c) to discuss matters which if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person. Palmer moved to come out of non-public session at 9:03 pm. This was seconded by John and approved. Selectmen discussed updated information regarding the status of a property owner no longer living in the Town of Wentworth.

John moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner
Minutes accepted by__________, _________, _________.