TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

March 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Present: Palmer Koelb, Randy Morrison, Francis Muzzey and Janet Woolner

Also Present: Randy Comsteller, John Millican, Bobby & Stacey Cass, Chief Kevin Kay, Deb Koelb, Gini Gove, Ellie Murray, Kenyon Karl, Carol Cole, Quentin Mack, and Chip Stata

 

Palmer moved to open the meeting at 6:00 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Palmer moved to appoint Randy Morrison as Chairman. This is seconded by Francis and approved.

Bobby talked to Selectmen about items for the vehicles. He said he needs cutting edges, rims, a windshield, and tires for the backhoe. He also talked about repairs for the 450 truck. Selectmen authorized the replacements and requested Bobby get additional quotes for the tires.

Selectmen authorized Bobby to purchase mats to soak up oils and/or spills at the Transfer Station.

Francis moved to go back to weekly Selectmen’s meetings. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Randy moved to go into non-public session at 6:19 pm per RSA 91-A: 3, II (b) to discuss the hiring of a public employee. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis. Francis moved to come out non-public session at 6:25 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy. Personnel issues were discussed.

Francis moved to go into non-public session at 6:27 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 Palmer and approved by Randy. Francis moved to come out of non-public session at 6:55 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Randy.

Selectmen talked with Jeff Graham, an accountant about his qualifications, experience, and interest in doing a tax re-committal and 2007 audit for the town. It was agreed that Jeff will present a quotation to the Selectmen to do the Re-committal and audit as discussed for year 2007.

Quentin Mack offered his forestry services to the Town of Wentworth.

Randy Comsteller talked to Selectmen about the data collector who visited his property and said he has had three people visit his property in the last four years and has filed a lawsuit.

Selectmen signed a letter to Duncan, Intent to Cut for Farnsworth M/L 08-13-08, a letter to Warren-Wentworth Ambulance Service, a letter regarding Internal Controls, two supplemental tax warrants for Weeks M/L 05-07-16 and Dunfey M/L 05-07-04, approved a Current use application for Nelsen M/L 11-02-01; and approved a Veterans tax credit for Karcher M/L 07-02-07.

Randy moved to accept the March 4, 2008 minutes. This was seconded by Palmer and approved. Palmer moved to appoint Francis Muzzey as Ex-Officio to the Planning Board. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Selectmen reviewed a roof proposal for the Old Town Hall. They will review two others before making a decision. They also discussed the septic design for the highway garage and will call a designer to draw up a plan.

Palmer moved to go into non-public session at 7:50 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 Francis. Palmer moved to come out of non-public session at 8:05 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Francis. Chief Kevin Kay provided an update on a specific matter and will advise more information as he receives it. No decisions were made. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 8:10 pm. This was seconded Francis and approved by Palmer.

Palmer moved to appoint Francis as ex-officio of the Planning Board. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Randy moved to contact Eric Merluzzi to present a proposal for the septic design for the highway garage. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Randy moved to authorize Francis to take courses for the Transfer Station. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Randy moved to go into non-public session at 8:10 pm per RSA 91-A: 3, II (b) to consider the hiring of a public employee. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 8:25 pm. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Selectmen talked to an applicant about the Town Clerk/Tax Collector position.

Randy moved to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) to discuss setting compensation for a public employee. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 9:22 pm. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Selectmen discussed an hourly wage and conditions of employment for an employee.

Francis moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner
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