In attendance: Nancy Mallary, Chair, David Stevens and John Alexander, Selectmen, Greg Gallagher, Town Clerk, Debi Rash, Assistant Town Clerk, Dennis Desmarais, Road Foreman, Bruce Wheeler and Gerald Saindon.

Dennis reported on recent highway work. While using the Town’s sweeper last week he found it to be leaking oil and not doing a good job. He would like to hire Little Acres who have done work for several other local towns.

David moved and John seconded to contract with Little Acres for the remaining street sweeping provided they supply proof of liability insurance at rate of $85 per hour. Motion passed.

Dennis reviewed a curb cut application from Allen Porier for his place on Silver LN. The permit was numbered 2007-01 and will be held until the work is completed.

When work on the bucket loader is done Dennis will move some gravel from Bickford’s pit to the Town garage.

Nancy asked Greg to work with Dennis on a report of work/costs incurred during the recent wind storm. She will take it to the FEMA meeting this week.

Dennis will call Caterpillar for the 2000 hour check up.

John moved and David seconded to cost out the expense of plowing the Transfer Station with Brent Wright and the truck at $35 per hour. For 20 hours for 2007 to date. Motion passed.

Greg relayed a call from Jonathan Scheckman asking the Town to place a barricade on the new Long Pond turnaround so hikers would not be parking there. The board decided to wait and see if there was a problem.

David asked Dennis to look at the Wheeler Mountain road as people are starting to try to drive through there now.

At the Health Meeting, John reported that he had contacted Arthur Brooks regarding using chemicals to combat milfoil. Dr. Brooks was not in favor of using chemicals. He stated people are still using the Lake for drinking water and there is not enough background on it’s effects on the Lake’s environment.

John expressed his concern for collecting the missing $5000 for milfoil control and monitoring the streams feeding Willoughby Lake. Nancy added that the Town had appropriated at least $800.

John moved and David seconded to authorize Select Orders and Payroll #10. Motion passed.

David moved and John seconded to approve the April 30, 2007 Meeting Minutes as amended to read "…reconvened May 2, 2007 at 2 PM at Bill May’s office." Motion passed.

John moved and David seconded to approve First and Third Class Liquor licenses for Robin’s Roast, Inc subject to her furnishing a VT Food Permit number. Motion passed.

Gerald expressed concern about noise from the bar particularly Thursday and Friday nights. Nancy will include his concern on a list for the Sheriff’s summer schedule. Greg was asked to invite a Sheriff’s representative to the next meeting.

David moved and John seconded to approve an Excess Weight permit for Robert Trucotte, Unless Legally Posted. Motion passed.

Nancy recused herself prior to discussion on Tower Lane.

John stated that, based on the recommendation from the Town Attorney, the Town should start the reclassification process over from the beginning.

David moved and John seconded to have Bill May write a letter to the Babsons stating that the Town will start the process over from the beginning with a new petition and asking the Babsons to agree to this and respond back to Mr. May. Motion passed.

John will call Bill May.

Nancy returned.

The Board reviewed a letter from Kimball Johnson responding to their letter of April 30, 2007 inviting him to comment on a new Rapid Response Plan format sent by NVDA. Nancy had talked with NVDA representative, Laurie Zilbauer who said the Board could appoint anyone as the Emergency Management Director. The Town would need an agreement with the Westmore Fire Department if they were to name their Chief the Director. Laurie can attend the next meeting on Tuesday, May 29.

Bruce stated on how much work Kimball does for the community and he should be involved in any work on a RRP.

John suggested a letter to Kimball including the new RRP format for his input.

John moved and David seconded for John to write a letter to Kimball from the Selectboard with the new NVDA RRP format for him to look over and comment and meet with the Board. Motion passed.

John reported that attorney for the Agency of Natural Resources, Gary Kesslar had called him to report that he had talked with Ann Duggan about the $5500 Lacross fine money she received. Ann told him she thought they deserved the extra money due to extra unanticipated expense incurred last year. John said the funds were sent from Lacross’ insurance company, not ANR.

Nancy stated that repayment of these funds should be part of any contract with Willoughby Milfoil, LLC. Tim Higgins had called for information on mapping the milfoil.

Shawn Bickford had called in response to recent letters sent to potential milfoil pickers. He would like more information on what the Town is looking for.

Ann Duggan has also called stating her interest in contracting again this year.

John read a prepared motion, see attached titled "CONCERNS". The motion carried with Nancy abstaining.

John had to leave the meeting at 7:58 due to other appointments.

Nancy moved and David seconded to go into Executive Session at 8 PM to discuss contracts and the Administrative Assistant position.

Motion passed.

The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:25 PM.

Nancy moved and David seconded to accept the bid from Seth Rowell for cemetery mowing subject to his providing proof of liability insurance. Motion passed.

Nancy said he might not need to mow one of the diamonds since the Westmore Association will be planting one with wildflowers in it.

This information will be turned over to Bill Perkins, Cemetery Commissioner.

Nancy moved and David seconded to contract with VLCT for Dominic Cloud come to Westmore for a municipal officers workshop to discuss issues and roles with town officers. Motion passed.

David moved and Nancy seconded to hire Debi Rash as the Board’s Administrative Assistant at a pay rate to be negotiated. Motion passed.

The Board asked Greg to review the two Cigna plans with Darcy Libby.

Gerald said he was almost done painting the bath houses. He is frustrated with people coming into them breaking things and leaving a mess. He asked for a raise with his equipment to $20 per hour.

David moved and Nancy seconded to pay Gerald at a rate of $20 when using his tractor. Motion passed.

Greg passed out financials from 1/1 to 5/3/2007.

David moved and Nancy seconded to adjourn at 9:05 PM. Motion passed.

Signed by,

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Greg Gallagher

Westmore Town Clerk