TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

April 1, 2008 Meeting Minutes

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

Also Present: John Millican, Chief Kevin Kay, John. Cormiea III, John Cormiea IV, Carol Friederich, Eugene Garrett, Ellie Murray, and Chip Strata

 

Randy moved to open the meeting at 6:02 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Carol Freidrich discussed the State of NH DOT letter dated 3-7-08 dealing with roads, bridges and intersections. Carol asked that the letter be made part of the minutes. Francis moved to make the letter part of the minutes. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Kevin Kay discussed the condition of the State portion of North Dorchester Rd. He suggested the speed limited be dropped from 35 mph to 30 mph. Selectmen agreed to send a letter to the state.

Kevin Kay said he is still waiting for another quote on the cruiser and will make a decision next week.

Selectmen signed a letter to Eugene Garrett stating his increase.

Randy moved to accept the minutes and non-public minutes for March 25, 2008. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Selectmen signed letters to Mack M/L 08-02-07, W/W Ambulance Service, an abatement for the American Legion M/L 13-04-08B, a disability exemption for two residents, and signed the contract for the Avitar Clerk/Motor Vehicle software.

Selectmen discussed the roof proposal for the Old Town Hall. They now have a bid specification package. Randy moved to put a request for bid ad in the newspaper. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Eric Merluzzi discussed putting in a1000 gal septic system at the highway garage. Randy moved to have Eric dig the test pits and do a design for the system. This was seconded by Palmer and approved. They agreed the location would be behind the office at the highway garage. . Chief Kevin Kay stated he must put the additional phone line back into the Police Department.

Selectmen agreed to have a resident post a $200 Bond for Intent to Cut M/L 05-07-05.

Randy moved to go into non-public session at 7:20 pm per RSA 91-A: 3, II (b) to discuss consideration of hiring an employee. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 7:35. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Frances moved to come out of non-public at 8:00. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer. Selectmen authorized the Town Clerk Tax Collector to offer the position of Deputy Town Clerk Tax Collector to an applicant and will talk with her in a meeting next week. Mary also advised the Selectmen she and a new deputy will be attending several training workshops this year.

Selectmen also discussed and approved an increase for another town employee.

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Francis moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner
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