TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

January 30, 2008 Meeting Minutes

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

Also Present: Mike Clark, Randy Whitcher, Chuck Sackett Jr., Claudia Anderson, Brian Clark, Don Bagley Sr., and Vickie Swan

 

John moved to open the meeting at 6:05 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

There was general discussion on the combining of both schools in Warren and Wentworth. John Millican suggested a non-binding opinion question be put on the Town Warrant. Don Bagley suggested that an opinion poll be put on the school ballot also. It was acknowledged that Warren has a 5 year contract with another town for the 7th & 8th grades. Don Bagley suggested Wentworth invite the school Board members to the meeting in Warren next Wednesday.

John asked the Ambulance members why there is another $2,000 increase this year. Brian said they are still in the red due to increased costs, ie fuel costs as well as over all medical costs, however, Collections, Medicare & Medicaid have not increased.

Brian said calls increase 25% each year (267 calls for 2007). Randy Whitcher requested the W/W Ambulance write up information to inform both towns. Don Bagley requested the W/W put a report of the income/expenses in the town reports for public information.

Brian Clark said they have hired a F/T person and has agreed to provide a detailed expense report by the end of the week.

Palmer stated the W/W hydrant does not work properly and Selectmen want to send a letter to the State of NH because the hydrant can’t be used by all trucks. Warren can’t draft off the hydrant and Wentworth has trouble as well.

The discussion continued about combining the schools. It was stated that staff can be reduced and certain programs combined to save both towns a substantial amount of money.

Warren has a combined school budget meeting and town budget meeting, as well as a combined annual school meeting and annual town meeting on the same day and works very well.

It was agreed to meet next week in Warren and include the school boards.

Palmer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 pm. This was seconded by John and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

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