DATE:  March 1, 2010
TIME:  6:30 PM
PLACE: TOWN OFFICE
PRESENT: Selectmen Daniel Donovan,III, William Condra and Richard Rockwood and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

Sarah Spittel attended the meeting as a member of the Board of Trustees of the library.  She presented the Board a letter they had asked her to write to be signed by the Board supporting her request for a grant from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources.  The grant will be in the amount of $10,000 and will be used to restore historic window and storm window installation.   She stated that the town is still eligible to apply for grants in addition to the library.

Chairman Donovan informed the Board of a bad leak on the Fire Station roof.  The drains on the membrane roof seemed to have backed up and caused water to pour through the roof into the fire station through the ceiling and even light fixtures.   Discussion ensued as to the cause of the problem and what could be done to find out if the roof is still under warrantee.    It seems that the screws are backing out of the membrane in several spots.  The Board asked that the company that installed the roof be contacted to come and look at the roof.  Selectman Condra feels that it should be still be under warrantee.

Discussion ensued as to an easement on an historical barn on Abbot Hill Road.  The original request was from owners of a barn that they believe is of historical significance.  The request was passed on to the Conservation Commission and then the Historical Commission.  There is a form that needs to be submitted to the Department of Revenue for this easement and the owners of this property will be informed of the required form and where to submit it.

Pamela Bealo presented a copy of the Lion’s Club liability insurance for the function to be held on April 22, 2010 in the court room.

Ms. Bealo then informed the Board that she would accept the position of representing the town on a recycling committee.  This committee is going to attempt to have a greater volume of recycling by educating the public of the benefits and cost reductions in doing so.  The changes at the recycling center as a result of the decommissioning of the incinerator will be on the agenda of this new committee.  The Board thanked Ms. Bealo for her acceptance of this appointment.

Steve then attended the meeting to discuss the issues at the Recycling Center.  As a result of putting together an operating plan, Mr. Donovan asked if Steve could give Maurice help.  He said that felt that the Highway Department could give him some help and would work with Maurice to help bring the Recycling Center into compliance with all the Department of Environmental Services.  One area will be putting up signs and making sure all procedures that are required are in place.

Discussion ensued as to what could be done with the storm water drain where the water flows from Whiting Hill through the old Abbott property and down past Main Street.  There is a problem with silt backup and when there are heavy downpours, the driveway and stones at the house behind town hall, washes out.  This problem has been ongoing for several years.  Steve and the Board discussed ways that could possible take care of the problem.  Steve suggested that part of the solution could be to open up some areas and install new pipes and culverts.  The Board asked if he could put together an estimate of prices for materials and labor costs by next week’s meeting.  Steve said he would.

Selectmen approved request from NRPC for an electronic copy of the most recent Assessors data.  There will be a charge of $50.00 for this information.

The Board reviewed and approved three abatement requests as presented by the Town Assessor.

Charles McGettigan attended the meeting to ask who was going to be responsible for the Catholic cemetery.  The Catholic Church in Wilton will be closing in April.  The Attorney for the Church and the Trustees of the Cemeteries had agreed to the amount that would be paid for the maintenance of Mount Calvary.  Discussion ensued as to the how the cemeteries are maintained in contrast to the years when he was in charge.

The Board reviewed and signed the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement for this year.  Municipal Assessment Data Sheet Certification was also signed.

The bills and payroll were reviewed and approved.  Informational material was reviewed.

 The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:25 pm, with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary