WILTON – Contractors in Wilton will need to figure out how they deal with their demolition debris if they generate more than the transfer station allows, officials said Tuesday.

In February, officials decided to allow residents to bring in only one pickup truck load of demolition debris per person, per day. Large amounts will need to be handled privately at private expense, they agreed.

Last month a contractor who was recently refused at the transfer station questioned the policy. He asked whether the per person rule meant that a contractor could bring in one load per truck, employee, or job. He also pointed out that the transfer station is only open two working days per week.

Officials directed Town Manager Peter Neilsen to research the issue, including the possibility of renegotiating the town’s contract with the Jay Transfer Station to accept contractors if they pay the necessary fees.

Neilsen said a fee of $8,000 would be required by the Town of Jay to allow Wilton contractors not already included in their existing contract to bring their waste there. That is in line with agreements the town has with four other municipalities. Officials said the contractors will need to come up with other options themselves.

Officials also signed a one-year extension on their franchise agreement with Adelphia Cable. Neilsen said the cable company serves only a small portion of Wilton. The 10-year contract runs out next week. Neilsen said the company is currently going through bankruptcy and requested the extension.

In other business, selectmen awarded a contract for engineering on the Temple Road project to Bruce Manzer of Anson for $26.50 per hour. The move is contingent on whether voters approve the project in June.

While Manzer was the lowest bidder, Chairman Rodney Hall suggested going with the next lowest bidder, Richard McGinnis, to eliminate any question of favoritism since the town has purchased materials from Manzer in the past. McGinnis’ bid was $30 per hour. The third bidder, Dirigo Engineering, would cost the town $50 per hour.

Selectmen also awarded a contract to print this year’s town report to Wilton Printed Products for $2,120. Neilsen recommended the company based on its record with the town and because it’s local

Neilsen said while another bid from Portland came in at $1,845, the materials would have to be taken to Portland and picked up there. He said he believes the $275 in savings would be balanced out by the travel time.

Neilsen told selectmen the town received gifts from the Wiltona Club to “dress up” the town office. The club donated a bench, and a tree was planted out front. The club also plans to put in a flower box and tend it. Neilsen sent a thank you letter to the group.

Neilsen also reported that 11 Maine Department of Transportation projects are scheduled for Wilton over the next two years. The projects are expected to total nearly $2.5 million. Neilsen will check with the DOT to make sure the projects do not interfere with the town’s bicentennial celebration in August.

The town received a letter of thanks from the White House for inviting President Bush to the bicentennial celebration. The letter said that due to recent events, the president will be unable to attend.

Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Russ Mathers urges anyone wanting compost to get it as soon as possible since most of it is already spoken for. The compost is free to anyone who wants to haul it away.

Officials met behind closed doors to discuss a land swamp proposal they are considering putting on the annual town meeting warrant.

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