TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
APRIL 27, 2006
Selectmen Present: Whitney Aldrich, Charles Miller, Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with five people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
JOANNE TRAMONTOZZI –DRA- CERTIFICATION REVIEW: Joanne Tramontozzi, Department of Revenue Administration, distributed copies of the “Assessment Review 2006 – Information Packets”. The Town is doing a statistical up-date with Jim Rice. Mrs. Tramontozzi asked who her contact person will be in the office as she needs to make an appointment and go through some files. The Board of Selectmen responded that Elaine Moore will be the contact person or her designee. Mrs. Tramontozzi will be reviewing the Veterans Exemptions, Elderly Exemptions, Current Use, Exempt Charitables, etc. It was noted that the tax maps are up-dated annually through Cartographic Associates. About twenty (20) properties will be inspected for sales accuracy. Jim Rice noted that in 2011 the Town will do the full up-date. Mrs. Tramontozzi will also need a set of the tax maps.
SHARON TULLER: Sharon Tuller lives on Prospect Hill. A few days ago when the water main broke it cut a swath through their driveway and there is a lot of debris in her pond. The water is not draining right above them. Prospect Street is a state road but the water main is the towns. The Board of Selectmen agreed to call in Troy Wilmott to look at the area tomorrow as it needs to be resolved as soon as possible.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $482,196.67. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
The above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $328,427.85 to the Fall Mountain Region School District.
PAYROLL: Mr. Miller moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending April 22, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $16,151.31 or net wages in the amount of $7,790.02. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,928.49. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the Personnel form as presented for Joe Goodhue for the 2006 season for the Recreation Department. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to sign the Personnel form as presented for Michael Milano for the Police Department for an hourly wage change. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize the transfer of $200,000 from the MBIA to the Savings Bank of Walpole and to authorize the Chairman to sign the document. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- APRIL 20, 2006: Mr. Miller moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of April 20, 2006, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
The Board of Selectmen received and reviewed the Walpole Police Department Log for the period of April 17 to April 21, 2006.
WARRANTS:
WALPOLE WATER FEES: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $68,958.90. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $40,642.36. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS:
SEPTAGE PROBLEM: Mr. Sawyer did an investigation into the septage problem that was referred to the Board of Selectmen from the DES. He contacted Dr. Morosini, Health Officer, and they discussed the problem. Mr. Sawyer recommended that the Board of Selectmen send a note to the DES advising that the Board of Selectmen satisfactorily settled the complaint; it is not a septic problem.
NEW BUSINESS:
TOWN HALL #2 FUEL BID FROM STATE: There was a consensus of the Board of Selectmen to have Elaine Moore contact a few oil companies to see if they offer a locked-in bid for fuel so they will have something to compare with the State bid.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE GRAVEL – MAP 001-016-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Notice of Intent to Excavate Gravel for George and Freda Graves. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT TIMBER – MAP 010-002-001: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Notice of Intent to Cut Timber for Charles Shaw on Walker Road. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT TIMBER – MAP 013-061-000: Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the Notice of Intent to Cut Timber for Greta Howard. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DATES: Mr. Miller moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Hazardous Waste Collection Dates document. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
ELAINE MOORE – PERSONNEL: Elaine Moore discussed several matters with the Board of Selectmen as follows: 1) A bill was received from the Southwest Region Planning Commission for their work on the Capital Improvement Plan that was done last year and the funding was in last year’s budget. The Board of Selectmen feel that payment will now have to wait until the next budget. 2) The Board of Selectmen signed an application for Current Use for Fred and Carol Dill that was previously approved and signed. The original document was double sided and was not accepted by the State. 3) A brochure was received relative to a seminar on “Writing The
Employee Handbook” that will be held on May 23, 2006 in Concord. 4) Discussed a personnel matter regarding payroll.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
JEFF MILLER – PLANNING BOARD- RE: DEARBORN CIRCLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the letter to Jeff Miller, Chairman of the Planning Board, regarding the Petition received on Dearborn Circle. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
MR. & MRS. JEFFREY WHITE – RE: DEARBORN CIRCLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey White regarding the Petition received on Dearborn Circle. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted. The time was 9:28 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 2006, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.