In attendance: Nancy Mallary, Chair, David Stevens and John Alexander, Selectmen, Greg Gallagher, Town Clerk, Dennis Desmarais, Road Foreman, Bruce Wheeler, Deputy Cutis Martin, Bob and Mary Drew, Midge Gallagher, Claire Wheeler, Paul Wasklewicz, Vince and Louisa Dotoli, John Badger, Andrew Zebrowski, Christine and Anthony Evans, Kathy and Ron Holmes, Florence Collins, Gail Brown, Eric Swanson, Dan Ouimette, Charles Drown, Jeremy LeBlanc, Ann Duggan and Gerald and Colette Saindon.

Sheriff’s Deputy Curtis Martin was present to discuss several issues with the Board. He was asked to keep an eye on the North Beach for graduation parties. He will keep that in mind, but asked if anyone saw that happening to call the Sheriff.

Nancy asked what could be done to control dogs on the beach. The deputy replied that is a difficult situation to control and any dog enforcement would be extra to the contract.

Greg mentioned that the radar trailer would be helpful to make people aware that they might be speeding.

Several people mentioned speeding as a big problem in the summer, particularly with all the summer bikers, walkers and boaters.

Nancy announced a new recognition of community service by citizens. The select board signed and presented the "Town of Westmore - 2007 Citizens Recognition Award" to Gerald Saindon for his hard work and dedication taking care of the beach, the town buildings and equipment.

Greg reported that Roy Perkins asked if the Town was going to replace the "Town of Westmore" sign by the state sheds. If not, he would pull the sign posts for easier mowing.

David moved and John seconded to replace the "Town of Westmore" sign by the state sheds. Motion passed.

The Board reviewed sketches by David Lawes, P.E. for ditching, culvert and road work on Old Cottage Lane at the Duggan property.

John moved and David seconded to inform all property abutters and affected neighbors and the Zoning Administrator about this proposal and ask for feedback. Motion passed.

The Board will ask Debi to inform Mr. Lawes of this action.

Nancy read a letter from Peter Chase asking that something be done about the water running from the Town Road onto his property.

The Board asked Debi to write Mr. Chase to let them know when they can meet on the site to have him explain his problem.

The board received a solicitation for a gravel pit from D D Landscaper in Island Pond. The solicitation was put on file.

Norman Patenaude, representing Pike Industries presented a proposal for paving some town roads. The Board agreed that a minimum of work that needed to be done would exceed more than was budgeted, but the total price was more than was budgeted. The Board will need to work on how to finance the project(s).

John moved and David seconded to call a Special Town Meeting to vote to meet 2007 anticipated expenses for paving/reclaiming. The date of the meeting to be determined after Greg contacts VLCT on what notice needs to be posted. The funding could be raised from taxes; the Landfill CD, borrowing or the paving would result in a deficit. Motion passed.

Dennis said he was ok with Scelza hauling sand and gravel from the Town pit to the cemetery as proposed at the last meeting.

Nancy asked Dennis to work with Debi and take the ICS 100 training to emergency preparedness.

Bob Drew, Westmore Association asked if he could move the "GOLF" sign in front of the Municipal Building onto the post holding the Hinton Hill sign. He will talk with Steve Minor, one of the Golf course owners. This is needed as the Westmore Association is putting in a flower bed in that triangle. This was fine with Dennis and the Board.

John gave a brief Health report. Glen Harter has been appointed Westmore Health Officer by the State. John will remain assistant Health Officer.

There have been several reports of algae in the Lake but it is not a health risk.

David moved and John seconded to approve select orders #12 and to approve select payroll #12. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to accept the May 29, 2007 Selectboard meeting Minutes as written. Motion passed.

Eric Swanson with the Department of Corrections explained a Community Work Service program he is in charge of. He has people on probation who work for non-profits for little compensation as part of their sentencing conditions. He will drop off information to Greg. He has workers that can clean the beach, mow, paint, roof and clear trails. Bob Drew will talk to the Westmore Associations Trail Committee chair, Paul Moffat about the possibility of hiring some of these people to clear trails. Greg will talk to Dennis concerning hiring workers to help with the road.

Charles Drown, forester and Dan Ouimette, logger, discussed the need to have the Town’s lot around the Long Pond gravel pit logged. There is a need for selective cutting on this property according to Mr. Drown. Mr. Ouimette said he had contracts with mills so he could get rid of everything he cuts including any "low grade" wood. Mr. Drown would need to determine the boundary lines by retracing the blaises and deed investigation before they cut anything. This would cost $1000.

Louisa Dotoli gave an update on the Hayes/Anderson erosion on the West side of the Lake. She is keeping in touch with the Act 250 Agency. They have given the owners the names of people that can correct the damage done.

Nancy recused herself for the discussion on Tower Lane reclassification.

David and Annalei Babson presented a letter responding to attorney Bill May’s letter. They accept Mr. May’s proposal to start the reclassification process all over again. The letter also included two proposals from Roger Gosselin, Inc to bring the road up to the standard requested by the Road Foreman.

Annalei also asked if the Town was going to grade the road this year.

John moved and David seconded to ask Dennis to grade Tower Lane and reset a culvert that was washed out. Motion passed.

David and John informed the Babsons that they would send them a timeline for events needed to process the reclassification request.

A building water spigot was not a problem with the Historical Preservation Office per Ann Cousins.

As discussion about milfoil started, Jeremy LeBlanc and Anne Duggan arrived. Nancy read a letter to Willoughby Milfoil Services, LLC (WMS) from the Agency of Natural Services about the award of the SEP fine money of $5500 to WMS. There was discussion about why and how WMS got the money and if it was a mistake or not.

Kathy Holmes said that in her discussion with ANR’s attorney Gary Kesslar he told her the award could only be granted to a non-profit and that WMS is not a non-profit.

Steve Tanner presented a letter from Ethan Swift who could not attend the meeting. Ethan gave a history of any involvement he has had with the SEP funds and offered to help in any way to resolve this issue.

John moved and David seconded to consider entering into a contract with WMS subject to WMS resolving the SEP funds issue with ANR in writing. Bruce Wheeler commented that it would be imperative for the Board to be in contact with ANR as well as WMS. Motion passed.

Ann Duggan and Jeremy LeBlanc agreed to refund the money if, indeed, it was a mistake for them to have it. The Board asked that all correspondence be in writing.

Gerald reported that someone has been cutting cedar trees behind the bath house. Greg reported that VLCT's advise about employees working with personal equipment is that town pay the regular wage and lease equipme

John moved and David for Nancy to re-format the letter asking for a meeting date/time to discuss the water system to Carol Davis and the other church trustees and e-mail to Carol in time for their Wednesday trustees’ meeting. Motion passed.

At 9:33 PM, John moved and David seconded to go into Executive Session for personnel and compensation issues. Motion passed.

The Board came out of Executive session at 10:08.

John moved and David seconded to recess the meeting until 12 noon June 12^th. Motion passed.

In attendance: Nancy Mallary, Chair, David Stevens, Selectman, Greg Gallagher Town Clerk.

Nancy called the meeting to order on June 12^th at 12:04.

Nancy moved and David seconded to approve the request from Keith Valley for use of the North Beach parking lot for a horseshoe tournament on Saturday, July 21 form 8:30 to 6:30, subject to him furnishing proof of liability insurance. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to approve the listers’ request for an extension of time for submitting the Grand list to Vermont’s PVR. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to approve a quote from Perk’s Electric for electrical work at the Transfer Station for $411.39. Motion passed.

The Board asked to have Debi send out for bids on the backup generators to three qualified electricians.

Nancy moved and David seconded to approve Select Orders 12A. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to set the Town Clerk’s salary at $25,616 as of March 6, 2007. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to set the Assistant Town Clerk/Treasurer’s rate of pay at $12 per hour as of March 6, 2007. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to issue raises to the road crew at 41/2% effective January 1, 2007. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to issue 41/2% raises to the Town listers, Auditors, Ballot Clerks and Housekeeper effective March 6, 2007. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to sign a Warning for a Special Town Meeting July 13 to deal with paving expenses. Motion passed.

At 1:08, David moved and Nancy seconded to adjourn. Motion passed.

Signed by,

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Greg Gallagher

Westmore Town Clerk