TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
APRIL 20, 2006
Selectmen Present: Whitney Aldrich, Charles Miller, Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with four people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
JEFFREY WHITE – PETITION TO REZONE DEARBORN CIRCLE: Jeffrey White and Cathy White appeared before the Board of Selectmen and submitted the following Petition signed by 23 residents:
“On 11/10/05, I appeared before you seeking a zoning clarification of the Dearborn Circle/Burrows Lane subdivision. I was told then that I needed to consult the Planning Board for a true determination. On 12/13/05 I went before the Planning Board to straighten this out one way or another. The board verified that while we are taxed as if we are zoned “Residential B”, we are in fact commercially zoned. While it was noted that the subdivision has protective covenants, I informed the Board that those covenants have pending expiration dates, thus offering us no protection from commercial encroachment/development from the abutting retail plaza(s). The Planning Board was surprised to hear this and recommended that we “petition the Town for a zoning change from Commercial to Residential B”.
Please find before you a petition signed by the vast majority of our neighbors in support of this recommendation by the Planning Board. It is clearly the hope of this neighborhood that you will accept this as proof that we indeed desire re-zoning, and that you now move forward in whatever manner is necessary to achieve this in a timely fashion.”
Mr. Miller moved to support the re-zoning request of Jeffrey White and Cathy White of Dearborn Circle as per their Petition. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
The next step is to forward this Petition to the Planning Board and request that it be included on their next agenda for the May meeting.
DON TRETTLER: Mr. and Mrs. Trettler wanted to find out what the status is of the Dance Alpaca Farm. The neighbors feel they bought in a residential area and want it to remain that way. Mr. Sawyer contacted the Dance’s lawyer but, because of his schedule, they have not yet met to discuss it, therefore, Mr. Sawyer will contact him again tomorrow and stress the importance of working toward a resolution of the matter in a timely fashion.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $30,929.46. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
PAYROLL: Mr. Miller moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending April 15, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $17,981.39 or net wages in the amount of $10,682.02. 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 $4,345.24. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Mr. Miller moved to authorize the Treasurer, Myra Mansouri, to transfer $350,000 from the MBIA to the Savings Bank of Walpole. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Mr. Sawyer amended the motion that the Chairman be authorized to sign the document. All in favor of the motion and amendment, so voted.
MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- APRIL 13. 2006: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of April 13, 2006, with the following corrections: Page 3 –Dermott Daley- change map # “028-012-000” to “012-012-000”; and Page 3 –WRAP– change the advertisement for a Solid Waste “Manager” to an “Operator”. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to approve the Minutes of the Executive Session of April 13, 2006, as printed. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
The Board of Selectmen received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings: 1) Planning Board Meeting of April 11, 2006; and 2) Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – April 19, 2006.
WARRANTS:
JERROLD SWAIN – MAP 011-024-001: Mr. Miller moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Timber Taxes in the amount of $718.74 for Jerrold Swain. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
NORTH WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $33,851.04. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
BUILDING PERMITS:
WALTER AND PATSY CAMPBELL – MAP 007-010-001: Mr. Miller moved to approve Building Permit No. 2006-015 for Walter and Patsy Campbell to construct a garage on their property. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Mr. Sawyer amended the motion that acceptance is based upon receipt of the side boundaries to be sure they conform with the Zoning regulations. All in favor of the motion and amendment, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS:
TIMBER CUT – SIGN PAPERWORK FROM CONCORD: The Notice of Intent to Timber Cut, Map 006, Lot 013, for Paul Galloway was returned to the Town from the Department of Revenue Administration for the approval of the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign this Notice of Intent to Timber Cut for Paul Galloway. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
DR. MOROSINI – HEALTH OFFICER REPORT ON SEPTIC PROBLEM: The Board of Selectmen acknowledged the letter from Dr. Morosini, Health Officer, regarding a possible septic problem. It was agreed that Mr. Sawyer will contact the owner to further investigate this matter.
HOOPER PAINTING – BIDS: The Board of Selectmen received a copy of the painting specifications for the Hooper Mansion and Institute from Eloise Carter.
Mr. Miller moved that the Hooper Institute policies should conform to the Town of Walpole policies. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS – DES LETTER: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the letter from the DES on flood damage and the need for repairs. A permit must be obtained to work in the streams. The Board will look forward to the visit from the DES.
NORTH WALPOLE: Mr. Aldrich talked to Jim Terrell about the drainage concerns of David Hewes in North Walpole. Mr. Terrell will take it under advisement. It is on his list of things to do but the tar plant has not yet opened up.
SIGNS: Jim Terrell submitted a list of signs that are needed. The Board of Selectmen are not opposed to ordering more signs but were not sure if there is enough funding in this budget or if it will be a Warrant Article for the next budget.
NEW BUSINESS:
VACATION TIME –JIM TERRELL- MAY 1st THRU MAY 12TH AND MAY 17, 18, & 22, 2006: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the request of Jim Terrell for vacation time for May 1st through May 12th and May 17, 18, & 22, 2006. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
VACATION TIME –ELAINE MOORE- JUNE 07 TO JUNE 21: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the request of Elaine Moore for vacation time from June 07 to June 21, 2006. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
CUB SCOUT CLEANUP IN BACK OF OLD TOWN SHOP: Mr. Miller moved to approve having the Cub Scouts cleanup in back of the old Town Shop. There will be adult supervision. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to write a letter to the Cub Scouts to accept their offer and to thank them for taking on this project. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
TOWN HALL RENTAL PROBLEM: The Board of Selectmen reviewed a memo from the office staff regarding a rental problem of the Town Hall.
Mr. Sawyer moved that his initial reaction is to say “no” provided that, after further research, he does not find extenuating circumstances. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted,
SURPLUS DISTRIBUTION SECTION: Mr. Sawyer moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize and sign the State of New Hampshire Surplus Distribution document. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
DRA – JOANNE TRAMONTOZZI: The Board of Selectmen advised that Joanne Tramontozzi of the DRA will be here next Thursday, April 27th, 2006, at 7:30 pm to meet with the Board of Selectmen, Jim Rice, Elaine Moore, and Teresa Kissell.
NORTH WALPOLE – CHURCH STREET: Jim Terrell will be meeting with the North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners, the North Walpole Water Department, a State Engineer and Mark Houghton or his representative, on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006, at 9:00 A.M. regarding Church Street.
OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT: The Board of Selectmen received and reviewed the Office Manager’s Up-date.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
MR. & MRS. LARRY WOOLBERT, SR.: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. & Mrs. Larry Woolbert, Sr. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted. The time was 9:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
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Whitney R. Aldrich