TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Selectmen Present:  Charles Miller, Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich

Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM with one person present in the audience.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $138,435.37.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

The above amount includes a payment of $89,709.56 for the DES Landfill debt service.

PAYROLL:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending September 15, 2007, for gross wages in the amount of $17,787.81 or net wages in the amount of $9,142.76.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  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 $4,165.96.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- SEPTEMBER 13, 2007:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of September 13, 2007, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of September 13, 2007, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Board of Selectmen received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:  1) Planning Board - September 11, 2007; and 2) North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners - September 18, 2007.

Mr. Sawyer moved that the Solid Waste Supervisor contact the North Walpole Commissioners to arrange a meeting to resolve any differences they may have.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.  

BUILDING PERMITS:

MAURICE BIRON – MAP 012-069-002:  Mr. Aldrich moved to put Building Permit No. 2007-045 for Maurice Biron “on-hold” pending receipt of the Energy Audit, Septic System and new Driveway Permit.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

HENRY FLETCHER – MAP 009-004-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2007-046 for Henry Fletcher to construct a clear span poly storage shelter on Maple Grove Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS:

NORTH WALPOLE METERS:  It was noted that all the North Walpole meters have been read.

FUEL OIL:  Mr. Aldrich moved to purchase the Town’s heating oil for the next season from Allen Bros. at $2.479/gallon.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

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NEW BUSINESS:

CEMETERY D-483 AND D-484 – WILLIAM AND THERESA PATCH:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Cemetery Deed for lots D-483 and D-484 for William and Theresa Patch.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

CEMETERY D-407 – ELMER TOLE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Cemetery Deed for lot D-407 for Elmer Tole.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

TIMBER CUT –MAP 011-009-000- ELIZABETH PEAVY:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Notice of Intent to Timber Cut for Elizabeth Peavy.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

ELAINE MOORE -VACATION TIME- SEPTEMBER 26, 27 & 28 AND OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2007:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the vacation time for Elaine Moore for September 26, 27 & 28 and October 1 & 2, 2007.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

Elaine Moore will work on one of these days if Avitar schedules a meeting. 

ASSESSMENT:  There was a consensus of the Board of Selectmen to request that Avitar re-assess the James E. Johnson property on the Old Keene Road to determine if it is to remain an un-build-able lot. 

CROWS:  Elaine Moore reported that two dead crows were found on the Common during this past week.  Concord was contacted but they advised that the crows should be disposed of.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 77:  The American Legion Post No. 77 gave the Town a framed picture of the dedication of the new Veterans’ Memorial.

Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the letter to the American Legion Post No. 77 thanking them for their gift.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.