TOWN OF WENTWORTH NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

April 8, 2008 Meeting Minutes

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

Also Present: Chief Kevin Kay, Atty Bernie Waugh, Deb Koelb, Brian Gove, George Morrill, Carol Cole, Ellie Murray, John Millican, Gini Gove, Claudia Anderson, Donna King, Keene Cummings, Ed Morrill, and Allen Mello.

 

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

Francis said he objects to checks being signed Tuesday evenings outside of the meeting room.

Kevin Kay said he now has three bids on the cruiser (the trade-in is less than expected). Sheriff has finished one of the background investigations and Chief Kay will talk to the applicants. It was agreed to order the new (black) Police Cruiser from Grappone. Kevin advised the college has donated a laser printer to the police department.

Francis moved to accept, seconded by Randy, and approved, the CU Application for Morrill M/L 02-02-03, Intent to Cut for Eugene Page M/L 08-13-07 and Ames M/L 05-07-03, and a Veterans Tax Credit for Johnson M/L 05-06-06.

Randy moved to accept the septic system design quote of $1,100 from Eric Merluzzi. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis.

Selectmen signed a memo regarding Blood Born Pathogens Meeting May 5, 2008 at 4:30 pm and Selectmen reviewed the joint Loss Management Committee minutes.

Randy moved to purchase a new Law Book for the Planning Board. This was seconded by Francis and approved. Randy also moved to purchase leather gloves for the Transfer Station attendant. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Francis moved to accept the Minutes and Non-Public minutes for April 1, 2008. This was seconded by Randy and approved.

Atty. Bernie Waugh discussed the Municipal Update and talked about new changes in the law with the audience and Selectmen.

Randy moved to go into Non-Public Session (1) at 7:20 pm per RSA 91-A: 3 II (b) for the consideration of hiring of a public employee. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Randy moved to come out of non-public session at 7:45 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis.

Randy moved to hire a Donna King as the new Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector. This was seconded by Palmer and approved by Francis.

Claudia Anderson presented a profit and loss statement for the Warren Wentworth Ambulance Service to the Selectmen and she will forward the other documentation requested in the Selectmen’s letter.

Francis moved to go into Non-Public session (2) at 7:55 pm per RSA 91-A: 3 II (b) for the consideration of hiring of a public employee. This was seconded by Randy and approved by Palmer. Randy moved to come out of Non-Public session at 8:13 pm. This was seconded Palmer and approved by Francis. No decisions were made.

Randy moved to go into Non-Public session (3) at 8:15 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 8:30 pm. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. No decisions were made.

Randy moved to go into Non-Public session at 8:33 pm (4) per RSA 91-A: 3 (b) for the consideration of hiring a public employee. This was seconded by Francis and approved by Palmer. Randy moved to come out of Non-Public session at 8:55 pm. This was seconded Palmer and approved by Francis. No decisions were made.

Selectmen signed letters to an applicant, and to an employee.

Francis advised that John Millican did return the CD for the grander.

Francis moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 pm. This was seconded by Palmer and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet E. Woolner
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