TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

JANUARY 19, 2006

Selectmen Present:        Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich, Charles Miller

Mr. Sawyer called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. with five people present in the audience.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

PERSONNEL ISSUE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session to discuss personnel.  Seconded by Mr. Miller and, on a roll call with all in favor, the motion carried. 

The regular meeting resumed at 8:18 P.M.

Mr. Sawyer announced that no action will be taken following the Non-Public Session.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

WILLIAM THERRIEN:  Mr. Therrien attended the Zoning Board of Adjustment last night to request a subdivision.  It went through the normal process.  The request was to subdivide the 42-acre parcel into three parcels; the largest would have his home on it and frontage on Stevens Lane and the other two parcels would be about 11-1/2 acres each with frontage on County Road.  Mr. Therrien expressed concern regarding the signing of the Town’s Services Waiver of Liability that the Town requires for homes on Class VI and private roads.  He was not aware of this requirement until the meeting last night when Mr. Vose brought it to his attention.  Mr. Therrien had a copy of the Resolution and Waiver and wanted his attorney to look them over before signing the document. 

BUDGET AND WARRANT HEARING:  Ernie Vose asked if a date had been set for the Budget and Warrant Hearing.  Mr. Sawyer advised that the Board of Selectmen is still working on the proposed budget and warrants so a date for the Hearing has not yet been set but it has to be advertised by February 7th.     

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $72,965.22.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

PAYROLL:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending January 14, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $15,126.01 or net wages in the amount of $8,191.97.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,721.31.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- JANUARY 12, 2006:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of January 12, 2006, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

NEW BUSINESS:

CURRENT USE APPLICATION –PATRICK FENELON- MAP 009-009-000 and MAP 009-005-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Current Use application from Patrick and Mary Fenelon to place property in Current Use.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted. 

BOAS – APPEAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT:  Mr. Sawyer and Jim Rice attended two hearings before the Board of Land and Tax Appeals.

Mr. Aldrich moved that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen sign the Board of Land and Tax Appeals Settlement Agreement for Ray and Cathy Boas.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

PULS –APPEAL- SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen sign the Board of Land and Tax Appeals Settlement Agreement for James and Mary Puls.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

PERSONAL TIME – RICK COOPER:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the request of Rick Cooper to take personal time off as follows:  Thursday, January 19th, Friday, January 20th and Saturday, January 21st, 2006.  Mr. Colburn will cover in his absence.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

LETTER FROM WRAP COMMITTEE:  The Board of Selectmen acknowledged receipt of a letter from the WRAP Committee recommending a pay increase for Rick Cooper.

Mr. Miller moved to approve a $1.00/hour pay increase for Rick Cooper effective in the next pay check.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

REQUEST FOR CURRENT USE –DAVID AND SUSAN HOWELL- MAP 007-024-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Current Use application from David and Susan Howell to place property in Current Use.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

VACHON, CLUKAY & CO., PC LETTER:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the letter to Vachon, Clukay & Company, PC to do the annual audit of the Town’s financial records and that the Chairman be authorized to sign the letter.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

2006 ASSESSMENT REVIEW WORKSHOP:  Mr. Miller will attend the 2006 Assessment Review Workshop on January 24th in Peterborough.

TRANSFER STATION:  Mr. Aldrich moved to increase the pay for Paul Colburn to $13.50/hour.  This is based on good performance.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to hire another part-time employee at the Recycling Center.  There were no seconds.

Mr. Aldrich moved to postpone making a decision on another employee at the Recycling Center until after the next Budget Meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

WARRANT AND BUDGET MEETING:  The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday, January 23rd at 6:00 pm to work on the proposed Warrants and Budget. 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden                                     

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES.  CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2006, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.