Town of Westmore
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
March 31, 2008
In attendance: David Stevens, Chair, John Alexander and Robert Cummings, Selectmen, Greg Gallagher, Town Clerk, Robin Robinson, Anne Alexander, Raymond and Gloria Rodriguie, Gary Bowman, Brian Cook, Edward Lewis, Kath Holmes Chris McCarty, Louisa and Vince Dotoli, Amy Robinson and Gerald Saindon.
David called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
John moved and Bob seconded to accept Select Orders and Payroll #7. Motion passed.
John moved and Bob seconded to accept the March 17, 2008 meeting Minutes. Motion passed.
At Greg’s request, the Board added Pike Paving and Orleans Sno Stormers to the Agenda.
David had previously signed the Pike Paving quote, but asked to have Dennis find out where the bid for Hinton Hill is.
Brian Cook, Orleans Sno Stormers and VAST spoke in response to a letter from the Board about closing access across North Beach. He suggested a curfew which when in place would be enforced by the State Police or the Sheriff.
At John’s suggestion, the Sno Stormers/VAST will meet with Gerald to work out his late night noise problems. The group was asked to get back to the Board with their plan.
Chris McCarty and Ed Lewis were at the meeting to "support" Kimball Johnson, Westmore Fire and Rescue Fire Chief.
David read Kimball’s resignation letter which the Board had not previously seen.
John moved and Bob seconded to go into Executive Session at 6:10 for a personnel issue with Chris and Ed. Motion passed.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:20.
John moved and Bob seconded for the Chair, David Stevens, to meet with Mr. Johnson on or before April 2, 2008 to discuss his letter of resignation.
There were no Health issues.
Louisa informed the Board that there would be a Public Hearing on April 17 to review the proposed Zoning By-Law changes.
Bob said he ad discussed the vault ventilation with the manufacturer. They said it did not need venting outside or into an exhaust system, but to put eight inches of fiberglass right over everything.
Bob moved and John seconded to ask Gerald to find a contractor to do the insulating and get a proposal for the Board. Gerald or the contractor will vent the bathroom exhaust outside. Motion passed.
Bob will call Darryl Davis about questions with the attic supports.
Greg will call the Sheriff to see if someone can come to the next meeting. The Board can meet at 4 PM if they can make that.
Amy Robinson reported on several Grant possibilities. The Board will review them and get back to her.
John moved and Bob seconded to approve Liquor License renewals for Robin’s Roost and Northern Exposure. Motion passed.
John moved and Bob seconded to authorize Greg to sign the NEMRC Software License Agreement. Motion passed.
John moved and Bob seconded to authorize the Chair to sign Excess Weight permits for Barrett Trucking, Camp Concrete, Bob Trucott, Calkins and Gil’s Construction. Motion passed.
John moved and Bob seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:20 for legal issues. Motion passed.
Signed by,
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Greg Gallagher
Westmore Town Clerk