TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

March 25, 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, Gini Gove, Jeff Ames, Carol Friederich, Eugene Garrett, Paul Davis Jr., Ellie Murray, Kenyon Karl, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rebele, Bob Ayre, Favor Jenkins, Nate Koelb, Neal Belyea, Wentworth Civic Classmates Ashley Leonard, Chelsea Brown, Molly Sanchez, and Mark Grizzle

 

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

Bobby gave the Selectmen quotes for material and repairs. Selectmen authorized the purchase of items from Blackmount and the garage door repairs from Profile Garage Door.

Selectmen authorized Eugene Garrett to take the courses necessary to maintain his Transfer Station certification.

Chief Kevin Kay advised he has two bids for the police cruiser and is expecting one more. He discussed police applicants and said Grafton Cty is doing a background search on two of the applicants.

Selectmen signed Intent to Excavate for John King Jr. M/L 05-04-08. This followed by a discussion of the gravel pit. There was discussion and concern about his iron beams that have moved. Selectmen will look at the situation and advise more.

Representatives from the racetrack, Pinehaven Campground, and Jeff Ames were present to talk with the Selectmen about the hours of racing on Saturday evenings. Representatives from the racetrack stated they would like to close down at 11:00 pm. They said the sun dries the clay race track and they can’t start too early. They run 4-division sprint class, they require mufflers on all cars, and the track will have new speakers that will be turned away from the campground. Walter Rebel said no one notified him of the later time for racing last year and because the area behind the track was logged a year ago, the noise is greater; and he wants to have them be a good neighbor.

After much discussion, Selectmen agreed that the original agreement with the previous renters would be reasonable for the owners and neighbors. This agreement stated that the hours of operation would be to start at 4 pm or 5 pm. The last race is to start before 10:00 pm and end before 10:30 pm.

Francis moved to abate the $10.00 plus interest charge for the Racetrack, M/L 13-04-08B. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Selectmen signed Doomage letters for Doveno, Rackis, Leiter, and Stuart-Eames.

Randy moved to put the Town Hall Committee on the Web site. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Carol Freidrich advised that the jail project was being sued and a court date is scheduled for March 27, 2008.

Selectmen reviewed the new quote from Bixby for materials for the coming year.

Randy moved to purchase the new Avitar software module for the Town Clerk. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Randy moved to accept the minutes and non-public for March 10th, 17th, 18th & 19th, 2008. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Selectmen signed an application for Current Use for R. Borger Jr. M/L 11-05-13, Timber Tax Warrants for Walker M/L 07-02-03A & Hutchins M/L 12-03-08. They also reviewed and approved the updated A-9 & A-12 exemption information from the Baker River Valley Snowmobile Club M/L 13-04-15A.

Francis moved to go into non-public session (1) at 7:35 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 7:45 pm. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer. Francis moved to accept the disability application providing this was approved by the town at a previous Town Meeting. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer.

Selectmen reviewed a roof proposal for the Old Town Hall. They will create a bid package and discuss again next week.

Randy moved to go into non-public session (2) at 7:55 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 Francis. Palmer moved to come out of non-public at 8:15 pm. This was second by Francis and approved by Randy. The Chief provided an update on a specific matter. No decisions were made.

Randy moved to go into non-public session (3) at 8:15 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 Francis. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 8:54 pm. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Selectmen discussed the services of Graham and Graham. Francis moved to hire Jeff Graham to do the 2007 compilation and prepare the town for GASB34. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer.

Francis moved to go into non-public session (4) at 8:55 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 Palmer. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 9:05 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis. Selectmen reviewed legal opinions regarding warrant articles. No decisions were made.

Randy moved to go into non-public session (5) at 9:05 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 9:25 pm. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Selectmen reviewed legal opinions regarding hiring of personnel.

Randy moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner
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