In attendance: David Stevens, Chair, John Alexander and Robert Cummings, Selectmen, Greg Gallagher, Town Clerk, Debi Rash, Dennis Desmarais, Road Foreman, Ray Crickard, Phyllis Parrot, Bruce Wheeler, Deanna and Robert Mitchell, Judith and Edgar Billings, Ned and Bobbi Fauser, Ron and Kathy Holmes, Vince and Louisa Dottoli, Gail Brown and Gerald Saindon.

The Board reviewed the dog complaints with owner, Ray Crikard. He has had his two dogs vaccinated against rabies and licensed them with the Town. Although one of his dogs had bitten a delivery person he said it was hooked up at the time. Mr. Crickard also said he had spoken with his neighbor who complained about his dogs running loose and worked things out with him. He said he will keep his dogs hooked up when he is not with them. The Selectboard did not take any further action.

John moved and Bob seconded to appoint Linda Michnewicz to the Lake Region School Board. Motion passed.

Roads: Phyllis Parrot asked for a culvert at the outlet of Job’s Pond to be replaced. Dennis said he had a culvert to put in there.

Phyllis was concerned snow machines and ATVs using the Class 4 section of the road and leaving trash behind. David said he would research that problem.

The Board will do a site visit to the property.

Dennis reported that he had rented a sweeper to use with the leased bucket loader. He used it for two days.

Ned Fauser submitted a Gravel Contract as requested by the board.

Ned also submitted a fuel adjustment surcharge of $375.

John moved and Bob seconded to accept the fuel surcharge. Motion passed.

John moved and Bob seconded to accept the Gravel Contract pending Bill May’s opinion of the Town’s security for the stockpiled gravel. Motion passed.

Health: John will ask Glenn Harter of the status of a R.O.W.ed water line running too close to a septic system.

John moved and Bob seconded to approve Select Orders as amended by deleting CRW’s check and Payroll #10. Motion passed.

John moved and Bob seconded to approve the April 28, 2008 Minutes with the change of "Equipment Hearing" to "Equipment Meeting" and also approve the May 8, 2008 Minutes. Motion passed.

John moved and Bob seconded to have Greg write to Amy Robinson asking her to attend meetings "as needed." Motion passed.

John moved and Bob seconded to divide the Road Commissioner’s responsibilities equally among the three Selectmen. Motion passed.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell and Judith Billings from West Side Lane, asked the Board about a road ownership situation, and how they can give all rights to the road to the Town. It has made it difficult for them to sell the property when the owner has to pay taxes on the road.

The Board will review the issue with Bill May.

Gail Brown presented a Grant for training available from VLCT.

John moved and Bob seconded to have Greg call VLCT to see what needs to be done to receive this grant. John will then follow up. Motion passed.

Louisa discussed NVDA’s correspondence regarding the proposed new Town Plan. She said that all changes were "housekeeping" in nature.

The Selectboard needs to hold a hearing on the proposed changes.

Bob moved and John seconded to set a hearing for the proposed Town Plan and the proposed Zoning By-Law changes on June 9 at 6 PM. (The Equipment Meeting is set for the same evening at 7 PM.) Motion passed.

Municipal Building Report: Gerald reported that the building’s attic had been insulated. He thought they did a very good job. Greg also said they did a good job, were quiet and cleaned up after themselves.

Greg reported that the locks had been re-keyed and the Board members signed out their new keys.

John moved and Bob seconded to approve an Excess Weight Permit for Warren Hill Trucking. Motion passed.

John moved and Bob seconded to go into Executive Session for personnel issues at 7:48. Motion passed.

Board came out of executive session at 8:10PM. Executive session discussion personnel issues no decisions made after coming out of executive session...

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10PM.

Signed by,

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Greg Gallagher

Westmore Town Clerk