TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
OCTOBER 12, 2006
Selectmen Present: Whitney Aldrich, Charles Miller, Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with two people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
CHARLES BINGAMAN – UPDATE OF WALPOLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Charles Bingaman provided an up-date on the Walpole Leadership Academy sponsored by the Walpole Grange. The first session is Saturday morning at the Walpole Inn. The Walpole Grange now has three co-sponsors: the Walpole Foundation, American Legion Post #77 and Women of Walpole. There are fifteen participants; most work in Town. They have enough revenue to do the entire project. The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to participate in the seminar on Saturday, November 4th from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Some topics will include current issues, daily problems, what kind of public feedback they get, their goals and budget preparation. All the sessions are scheduled in the Town Hall except for three that will be held at the Walpole Inn due to conflicts in the Town Hall.
EMERGENCY OPERATION PLANNING: Dick Hurlburt received a letter from the Southwest Region Planning Commission regarding the development of an Emergency Operation Plan as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the NH Bureau of Emergency Management. A few weeks ago Mr. Hurlburt met with State representatives who advised that there should be an Emergency Operation Plan in place. SWRPC offered to assist and want to start working on a grant that will be 50/50 funded; in-kind contributions can be included toward the match.
Mr. Miller moved that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Southwest Region Planning Commission agreement to work on the Emergency Operation Planning Grant. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $44,763.73. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for voided check No. 331615 for Irving Oil. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
PAYROLL: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending October 7, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $14,447.49 or net wages in the amount of $7,473.49. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to approve the Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,528.69. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the supplemental payroll voucher for the week ending October 7, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $271.54 or net wages in the amount of $250.76. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the supplemental Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $41.56. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- OCTOBER 05, 2006: Mr. Miller moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of October 5, 2006, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
The Board of Selectmen received and reviewed the Minutes of the North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners meeting of October 10, 2006.
ABATEMENT:
DOUGLAS GAY – PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve a 2003 Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $844.39 plus interest and fees for Douglas Gay. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
BUILDING PERMITS:
KENNETH & DENISE HORN – MAP 025-020-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to put Building Permit No. 2006-053 on-hold until it can be determined if a Variance is needed. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
NANCY TUREK / JOSEPH HARNED – MAP 012-071-000 – RENEWAL FROM 2005: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign Building Permit No. 2006-054 for Nancy Turek and Joseph Harned to remodel – connect a building and make an apartment. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS:
MS-1: Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the MS-1 (2006 Summary Inventory of Valuation) form as presented. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
RECYCLE/TRANSFER CENTER – NO TRESPASSING SIGNS: Mr. Sawyer moved to allow the Solid Waste Manager to put up “No Trespassing” signs around the perimeter of the center. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
WATER / SEWER RATES: There was a consensus of the Board of Selectmen to pass over taking action on the Water and Sewer Rates to do more research.
COPIER -2-STUDIO28: The Board of Selectmen agreed to put this agenda item on-hold pending receipt of additional information.
MUNICIPAL VOLUNTEER AWARD FOR 2007: Mr. Sawyer moved to nominate Buck Taylor for next years Municipal Volunteer Award for 2007. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
INTERSECTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET, OLD DREWSVILLE ROAD AND NORTH ROAD: Mr. Aldrich reported that Jim Terrell feels that the second plan at this intersection appears to be working out satisfactorily. He would like to make it permanent before the snow flies. There was a consensus of the Board of Selectmen to approve this plan and for Jim Terrell to talk to the State about it.
FENCE PROBLEM – SCHOOL/TOWN: Mr. Aldrich has been doing some research on the fence by Whitcomb Park and the Walpole Elementary School. He will talk to Joan Devault of the Recreation Department to see if they have an interest in the fence.
NEW BUSINESS:
BRATTLEBORO ROOFING AND SHEET METAL: The Board of Selectmen has been looking for a roofing company to do work on the Town Hall slate roof. Brattleboro Roofing and Sheet Metal responded, provided information and references. There was a consensus of the Board of Selectmen to have Elaine Moore proceed to check on their references.
VACATION – DAVID HEWES: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the vacation request from Police Chief David Hewes to take October 20th through 27th, 2006, off. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
SWRPC – 2007 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANUALS: Mr. Miller moved to approve purchasing eight 2007 Planning and Land Use Manuals from the SWRPC as follows: 2 for the Planning Board, 2 for the Conservation Commission, 2 for the Zoning Board of Adjustment and 2 for the Selectboard Office. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
JIM RICE – REIMBURSEMENT LETTER: Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the letter to Granite State Assessing Service. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
JIM MacLEAN – MASTER ROADS SCHOLAR: Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the letter of congratulations to Jim MacLean on achieving the status of Master Roads Scholar. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
TROY WILMOTT – SENIOR ROADS SCHOLAR: Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the letter of congratulations to Troy Wilmott on achieving the status of Senior Roads Scholar. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
TRACY NASH – SENIOR ROADS SCHOLAR: Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the letter of congratulations to Tracy Nash on achieving the status of Senior Roads Scholar. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller moved to adjourn the Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted. The time was 9:18 pm.
The Board of Selectmen entered into a meeting as the Trustees of the Hooper Trust at 9:20 pm.
TRUSTEES OF HOOPER TRUST
BRANDON HONEY – WORK ON HOOPER MANSION: Mr. Miller moved to approve payment in the amount of $4,711.49 to Brandon Honey for work done on the Hooper Mansion. This will be taken out of the Hooper Trust Funds. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
The Board of Selectmen agreed to have Mr. Miller contact Tom Cashel to inquire about the status of the Hooper Mansion being listed as an Historic Building.
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting of the Trustees of the Hooper Trust. Seconded by Mr. Miller. 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 October 19, 2006, Selectmen’s meeting.