TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AUGUST 2, 2007
Selectmen Present: Charles Miller, Whitney Aldrich, (Absent: Sheldon Sawyer)
Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with eight people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
DELBERT FROST – Boundary Line Problem: Delbert Frost presented a 1994 survey that was done by Mr. Lawrence and explained his boundary line problem. The change to the boundary line went before the Planning Board on June 21, 1994, the abutters were present and it was mutually agreed to at that time. The Board of Selectmen recommended that Mr. Frost obtain a copy of those minutes as they will be beneficial to him while attempting to resolve this matter.
BOY SCOUTS: Josh Makinen, Walpole Boy Scout troop, noted that the Board of Selectmen had previously approved having them build a new closet in the downstairs of the Town Hall. They obtained two estimates for the materials and Fall Mountain Building Supply was the lowest for approximately $200.00. They would like to begin the project on Saturday. Ronald Makinen said they will talk to Mark Houghton about doing the electrical work.
Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Fall Mountain Building Supply, Inc. estimate in the amount of $181.04 plus the purchase of miscellaneous items that will bring the total up to approximately $200.00 for the materials for building a new closet in the Town Hall. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
JEFF MILLER & PAM ASLINGER – 57 Main Street / Edward Jones: Jeff Miller, Chairman of the Planning Board, referenced Building Permit No. 2007-029 for 57 Main Street that the Board of Selectmen previously discussed during their meetings on July 12th and July 26th and put on-hold; there was a question regarding the $10,000 renovation figure and it was forwarded to the Planning Board. He explained that the tenant intends to do internal renovations only under Section 4 of the Site Plan Review regulations; there will be no change of use so it does not require a Building Permit. This was his decision on a procedural issue that did not need to go before the Planning Board. Pam Aslinger explained that the renovations are infrastructure improvements such as wiring, etc.; some of the $10,000 amount will be used for office furniture and equipment.
Mr. Miller moved that no Building Permit will be required for 57 Main Street due to the renting of the building to Edward Jones. A note should be made of this transaction and given to the Assessor. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
TODD PATCH: Todd Patch lives on the Valley Road and explained some issues with his abutters. One abutter appears to be doing some clear cutting of trees on 3-to-4 acres of land. The Board of Selectmen felt if that much cutting is being done the Town should have been notified, therefore, they agreed that a letter will be written to the property owner and a Notice of Intent to Cut document will be enclosed. Another abutter has 8-to-10 unregistered vehicles on their property that appear to have trash in them.
Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Selectmen notify the Health Officer for a possible violation of the Health Ordinance at 258 Valley Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
The Board of Selectmen will visit the same address to see if there are any illegal vehicles on the property in the owners’ possession.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $24,693.55. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
PAYROLL: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending July 28, 2007, for gross wages in the amount of $18,736.84 or net wages in the amount of $10,563.66. 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 $4,276.13. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the supplemental payroll voucher for the week ending July 28, 2007, for gross wages in the amount of $280.50 or net wages in the amount of $259.04. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the supplemental electronic fund transfer for the Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $42.92. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- JULY 26, 2007: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of July 26, 2007, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
BUILDING PERMITS:
RICHARD & PEGGY PSCHIRRER – MAP / LOT 004-050-000: Mr. Miller moved to approve Building Permit No. 2007-030 for Richard and Peggy Pschirrer to construct a first floor bedroom addition on Wentworth Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
BERNARD & ANN GAGNE – MAP / LOT 012-055-024: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Building Permit No. 2007-031 for Bernard & Ann Gagne to put in a prefab storage shed on their property on Dearborn Circle. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSS THE COMMON / BANDSTAND RENTAL FEES (EXCLUDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL): Mr. Aldrich moved to pass-over this agenda item until a full board is present. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
TAX COLLECTOR STUDY GROUP ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ON AUGUST 6TH: Mr. Aldrich noted that letters were sent to the members of the Study Group for the organizational meeting on August 6th in the Town Hall.
NEW BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT: Mr. Aldrich moved that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Police Department application for the Highway Safety Grant. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
LETTER FROM MARK HOUGHTON – 16 WESTMINSTER STREET: The Board of Selectmen acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mark Houghton outlining the Water and Sewer Department services to the Old Griswold House, LLC at 16 Westminster Street.
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QUESTION FROM BARBARA O’BRIEN – 21 KILLEEN STREET: Barbara O’Brien, Commissioner in the North Walpole Village, contacted the Health Officer regarding a violation in North Walpole. She questioned who is responsible for the clean-up costs and if a lien can be placed on the property, if necessary.
Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Selectmen contact Barbara O’Brien about the report from the Health Officer. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Miller volunteered to contact Barbara O’Brien.
LOREN MARTIN OF AVITAR – ALTERNATE FOR CHESHIRE COUNTY-NH ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION: Mr. Aldrich moved to pass-over this agenda item until a full board is present. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Miller and, with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary