DATE:  March 8, 2010
TIME:  6:30 PM
PLACE: Town Office
PRESENT: Selectmen Daniel Donovan, III, William Condra and Richard Rockwood and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

The first item on the agenda was the drainage problem discussed last week.  Steve Elliott informed the Board that he had not worked on an estimate for repairs because he had talked to Fire Chief Ray Dick about the problem. Ray feels that some help could possibly come from the Homeland Security Department because the problem affects so much of the town.  That office was contacted and agreed to come to Wilton to investigate the drainage problem.  The town will wait to get the answer before any plans for repairs are finalized.

Steve then reported that he has had the highway employees working at the Recycling Center with Maurice and is making very good progress.  They are helping clean up some areas and disposing of materials that are no longer used.  Discussion ensued as to what signs will be replaced and what will be added.  One 4 x 8 sign with a permit holder and one stating that the recycling center is town owned will be added.  There also needs to be a sign stating what is accepted at the center.  One can also be put up stating what is not acceptable.  Discussion ensued as to what DES is requiring on the signs.

Chairman Donovan stated that he was concerned with the way the Water Commissioners are not working together.  He had gotten a call from Mr. Tuttle concerning a sewer backup at the Library.  Charlie McGettigan had called Steve and told him that there was a sewer backup because of a clay pipe blockage. Mr. Tuttle felt that he should have been informed of the problem and had a part in the repair of the problem.  Dan stated that he felt that there is an issue of what town work is and what the work of the Sewer or Water Department is.  Charlie stated that he had gotten a call from Stanley Young of the Library that there was a problem with the sewer.  He asked Charlie if he could look at the problem and to get his opinion.  He looked at the sewer plans and he then asked Steve if he would fix the problem.  The highway crew went the next day and fixed the problem.

Jim Tuttle said Steve was out of town and that he did not know what his employees were doing.  Jim stated that his concern was that the Road Agent was being under-minded by his employees.  Steve replied that he did know what his employees were doing and that he was aware of what work they were doing.  Steve stated that if there is a problem with either the sewer or water in town, he feels that he should take care of it and he shouldn’t have to wait to get the Commissioners approval.

Mr. Rockwood stated that the problems between the Water and Sewer Commissioners are tearing the town apart.  He told Mr. Tuttle that he feels that he needs to find a way to stop the problems.  Mr. Tuttle replied that he did not agree with Mr. Rockwood.  Mr. Tuttle did state that procedures are that Steve should be in charge of repairs that need to be done and at his discression.

Chairman Donovan stated in conclusion, that the Highway Department will continue to repair water or sewer problems when they happen.  He will also continue to do work for the Commissioners when they request it.  He also again stated that the Water Commissioners need to come to an agreement on their differences and follow procedures.

Homeowner Eric Staplefeld attended the meeting to see if the drainage problem that washes out his property and driveway had been discussed last week.  Steve reported that he had discussed the problem with the Board.  Several ideas were discussed that could possibly address the drainage problem.  He had then talked to the Fire Chief and that Homeland Security Department was contacted to see if they could possibly help with the cost of fixing the problem.  Mr. Staplefeld had video of the flood and what damage had been done which he will get to Steve.

The fire station roof was discussed.  Mr. Rockwood reported that he had spoken with Ray Dick and that he is trying to find someone to inspect the roof to see what needs to done to repair it.  The damage has been reported to the insurance company.

The bills and payroll for the week ending March 5, 2010 were reviewed and approved.

Correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary