Chairman Richard Rockwood called a Public Hearing to Order.  He stated that the Public Hearing is being called to hear comments from the public concerning the Board of Selectmen accepting a gift from Bonnie Draper to the Town for the construction of a basketball court on the athletic fields on Carnival Hill.  Bonnie stated that she has the access to money that would fund this basketball court project in Stuart Draper’s memory.  She will fund the entire project and when completed a plaque dedicating it will be placed at the court.  Chairman Rockwood thanked Bonnie for her donation to the town.

Motion:  Selectman William Condra made a motion that the Board of Selectmen accept a donation from Bonnie Draper in Stuart Draper’s memory to construct a basketball court at the athletic field on Carnival Hill.  Selectman Donovan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

A new bank account will be opened to be used for the construction and related costs.

At 7:10, Chairman Rockwood called the Public Hearing to a close and opened the regular Selectmen’s meeting.

1) Keith Carman attended the meeting to discuss several issues concerning Welfare and the Building Inspector responsibilities.  The Board approved his request to establish a credit card to be used strictly for prescriptions from Wal-Mart.  Most prescriptions are only $4.00. He told the Board that he is requiring applicants that are able, to do work for the assistance they are given.  It was also noted that the welfare applications are up from last year.

2) Keith asked the Board if they would revisit how he is reimbursed for mileage.  After a discussion, it was agreed that he will look at how much Bill was paid last year and then the Board will review his reimbursement request.

3) The issue of the cost of taking out a permit with the town and the Board agreed to raise the cost of all electrical and plumbing permits from $25 to $35.

4) Keith then asked the Board if they would consider a renewable energy exemption.  The issue was discussed and noted that it would have to be a Warrant Article and voted on at next town meeting.

5) Other concerns expressed by Keith were his personal liability and how to handle builders that are not doing what he considers to be a good job.  He was assured that he is covered under the town’s liability insurance and that he needs to use his own judgement concerning builders and if he needs another person’s opinion, he should let the Selectmen know.

6) Selectman Condra expressed his concern that he does not have enough set office hours.  At the present, Keith is only in the office on Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Keith agreed to be in the office for one other day.

7) At 7:45 the regular meeting was adjourned on a motion and a non-public session called by Chairman Rockwood per RSA 91-A:3,II©.  The Selectmen’s meeting was called to order at 8:10.

8) Maurice informed the Board that DES had visited the Recycling Center last week and had suggested that he make changes and improve in a couple of areas.  Chairman Rockwood had been at the center to meet with the DES personnel also.  Mr. Rockwood stated that he informed them that if they were going to ask the town to make changes, they should also inform them how to make the changes.  One area was the area in which used oils are dumped.  Presently there is a wood floor where the barrel is placed and it needs to be replaced with a cement slab floor.  It was suggested that the hours that they are closed be monitored so that no one is allowed to enter the recycling center.
The Board agreed that Maurice could go back to the old schedule.  The recycling center budget was reviewed and found to be in very good condition for the first seven months.

9) Chairman Rockwood informed the Board that he had a conversation with  Milford Town Administrator Guy Scaife concerning drainage issues on Isaac Frye Highway.  He stated that Milford feels that ¼ of a mile before the Wilton/Milford town line should be paved.  Road Agent Steve Elliott stated that he and Milford had made improvements last year and he had not been contacted regarding this issue this year.  It was agreed that a meeting would be set up with Milford to further discuss the issue.

10) The Board and Steve the reviewed the budgets for the Highway Department, Cemeteries and Resurfacing.  The budgets were found to be in very good shape especially with increase prices in oil.  Discussion ensued as to what areas could be reduced if necessary to stay within the budget for this year.  No decisions were made at this time.  Steve reported that he has signed a contract for salt for $60 a ton.  Vendors are honoring the state bid amount.

11) The bills and payroll for the week ending August 16, 2008 were reviewed and approved.  Correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 on a motion with all in favor.

Sincerely;

Peggy Arn
Recording Secretary