TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

February 26, 2008 Meeting Minutes

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

Also Present: Karen Carew, Jeff Ames, Randy Comsteller, and Chief Kevin Kay

 

Palmer moved to open the meeting at 5:50 pm. This was seconded by John and approved.

Palmer moved to go into non-public session at 5:50 pm per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) to discuss matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of a person. This was seconded by Randy and approved by John. Palmer moved to come out of non-public session at 6:05 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved by John. Karen Carew presented a Report of Findings to the Selectmen.

Jeff Ames talked to the Selectmen about the FEMA Grant and the specifications for the new Fire Truck. He will provide additional information as he receives it.

Chief Kevin Kay talked to Selectmen about a grant for a bulletproof vest.

There was discussion about the flooding on No Dorchester Road and the ice jambs. The Highway Department was able to break up some of the ice. Rowentown & No Dorchester had about three feet of water. There was a report of a field that was flooded. Jeff Ames said he also talked to Emergency Management at DES and they have visited the area. The flooding has been eliminated for now; however, it could happen again. There was suggestion that a five ft culvert might help if placed on the side of the bridge and that the land owner needs to have a plan of action for future flooding.

Jeff advised that all Hazard Mitigation Plans have been completed and will now require the Selectmen’s attention.

Selectmen approved Intent to Cut for Gardner Hunter M/L 10-04-012, 10-03-01 & 10-02-03.

Palmer moved to approve the February 12, 2008 Minutes and the February 19, 2008 Non-Public Minutes. This was seconded by John and approved by Randy.

Palmer provided information on the costs of a septic design for the highway department.

John moved to formally accept the resignation of Linda Brown, Town Clerk/Tax Collector. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer.

Randy moved to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) at 7:00 pm to discuss matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of a person. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy. John moved to come out of non-public session at 7:17 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy. Karen Carew provided additional information to the Selectmen.

Randy moved to go into non-public session again per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) at 7:20 pm to discuss matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of a person. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy. Palmer moved to come out of non-public session at 7:40 pm. This was seconded by John and approved by Randy. Another employee issue was discussed and Selectmen recommended they get more information.

John moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer

Respectfully submitted,

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