Date: August 4, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Town Office
Present: Selectmen Richard Rockwood, Daniel Donovan, III and William
Condra and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn
1) Chairman Rockwood called a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm to hear comments
on re-naming a section of Russell Hill Road. Chairman Rockwood stated
that the intent was not to rename the road but that a solution would be
to put up a road sign stating that house numbers 16 and 21 with an arrow
point towards them. The owners of the two homes were present at the
hearing and both stated that this was acceptable to them.
MOTION: Selectman Donovan made a motion to have a sign
put up “16 & 21 Russell Hill Road and an arrow point in the direction
of the road. Selectman Condra seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Chairman Rockwood asked for a motion to close the public hearing at
7:10. Selectman Condra made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Selectman Donovan, which passed unanimously.
2) The residents of Russell Hill Road then informed the Board that their portion of Russell Hill Road is not plowed adequately in the winter. Mr. Rockwood stated that the Highway Department would be told of their request.
3) Maurice Guay informed the Board that he has received forms that need to completed in order to continue to use the incinerator. Part of the DES requirements would be testing and upgrading of the stack on the incinerator. Maurice is concerned that his budget only has $7,000 for repairs to the incinerator. Selectman Donovan will research the issue. Maurice is also concerned with the amount of brush that is being dumped at the Recycling Center. He explained that is material that cannot be put through the chipper and therefore has to be burned. Mr. Rockwood informed Maurice that he also should burn only when it is raining. Maurice stated that he felt that the small amount that people are charged should be increased to cover the cost of disposing of brush. The issue will have to be discussed with the committee of the participating towns.
4) Dawn Tuomala and Todd Szewcyk attended the meeting to present the final plans for the basketball courts to be build at Carnival Hill. Dawn explained that she had moved the courts a little to eliminate some of the fill necessary. She will also have to reduce the size of the entrance to the park. The entrance is presently 30 feet and will be reduced to 24 feet. The actual basketball courts will be 94 feet long. Todd asked if the Board has scheduled a public hearing to hear comments on the Board accepting a donation of $75,000 to build the courts. Chairman Rockwood stated that a public hearing will be scheduled only after they receive confirmation from the Planning Board that there does not have to be site plan reviewed and approved by them. Dawn stated that the original Carnival Hill Plans had the courts on them.
5) Donald Sienkiewicz attended the meeting to discuss issues in regard
to the First Light Development off Isaac Frye Highway. He had several
items that the Planning Board needs the Board’s approval before they give
approval of the cluster-housing plan. The first item was approval
of a name for the road to be built. Donald asked if it could be named
“First Light Lane”.
MOTION: Mr. Condra made a motion that the request
to name the private road to the First Light Development “First Light Lane”
be approved. Selectman Donovan seconded the motion. The motion
passed with all in favor.
6) Mr. Sienkiewicz stated that the Town of Milford is concerned with the drainage from Isaac Frye that goes into Milford. Milford feels that the problem would be helped by the paving of Isaac Frye and would like something in writing from the Board of Selectmen. After a discussion of the issue, it was agreed that the $1,500 that will be given to the town of Wilton will not be specifically earmarked for paving the road. The Board agreed that there are no plans now and in the near future to pave Isaac Frye Highway.
7) The next item to be approved was the construction of a fire pond
on the property. Fire Chief Ray Dick has given approval of the construction
of the fire pond before the 5th housing unit is built. Discussion
ensued as to the potential liability to the town and the builder in case
of a fire. Mr. Donovan stated that he does not see a liability exposure
to the town. Mr. Sienkiewicz stated that if a unit were to burn,
the builder would have the liability risk. After a discussion of
the issue and the water that is available in that area the following motion
was made:
MOTION: Selectman Donovan made a motion that the
Fire Chief’s approval of the delay of the construction of a fire pond is
allowed until four units are constructed. Selectman Condra seconded
the motion. The motion passed with all in favor.
MOTION: Chairman Rockwood made a motion to clarify
the previous motion by adding that a Certificate of Occupancy will not
be issued until the fire pond construction is complete and approval given
by the Fire Chief. The motion was seconded by Selectman Condra and unanimously
approved.
8) The Current Use Exiting Penalty to be assessed was discussed. There are three lots that will become part of the development and are still in Current Use. Mr. Sienkiewicz questioned when and how the penalty would be assessed. Chairman Rockwood stated that at the time the road is started, that lot would cease to be in Current Use. The Board and also Mr. Sienkiewicz would decide when the other two lots would come out. No decision was made at this time.
9) The final issue Mr. Sienkiewicz questioned the Board on was that of how the land and the development would be taxed. The plan for development of 6 units was discussed. It was finally decided that Donald would will ask the question of the Attorney General and the Town Attorney Silas Little.
10) Hillsborough Country Commissioner Carol Holden attended the meeting to update the Board on the programs and activities of the Hillsborough County. Ms. Holden reported that they are holding the budget even with higher revenues than expected and cutting some services. She gave an update on some of the programs that they have and asked if the Board had any questions.
11) Some residents of Tremont and Maple Street attended the meeting to tell the Board about flowing through their back yards. They believe that it is coming from Livermore because the catch basins are filled with dirt. The Board will speak to the Highway Department about their request.
12) The Board signed a letter to Pauline Kenick asking her if she would like to receive the Boston Post Cane as the oldest resident in Wilton. If she accepts, the presentation will be at Nelson’s Candy Store on September 9, 2008.
13) The Board approved a request from the Cub Scouts to have a campfire in the parking lot at Carnival Hill. The Fire Chief had approved a burn permit.
14) One application for Current Use was approved and signed.
15) The Board reviewed correspondence from Ms. Gailbraith concerning the decision they had made denying a disability lien. After a discussion, it was agreed that their decision would stay the same.
16) The Board reviewed the status of a notice that had been send to a resident of Pleasant Street to clean up his land. After a review, it was decided that Town Attorney Silas Little should be asked for legal advise on how to clean up the land and lien the property.
17) Chairman Rockwood informed the Board that he had attended a meeting with the Budget Committee. The Committee reviewed departmental budgets through the end of June. The Committee asked that the Board meet with Department Heads to discuss their projected expenditures through the end of this year.
18) The payroll and bills for the week ending August 2, 2008 were reviewed and approved.
19) Charles McGettigan suggested to the Board that the Pony Bridge on Route 101 be painted and repaired. When the new Russell Hill Bridge was constructed, the old bridge was closed but will remain as a structure.
20) The correspondence and informational material was reviewed.
21) The meeting was adjourned on a motion, with all in favor, at 9:20 pm.
Respectively submitted;
Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary