TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Selectmen Present:            Charles Miller, Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich

Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with four people present in the audience.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

ROBERT ADAMS, JR.:  Robert Adams requested that an Avitar representative contact him to make arrangements to look at his house off the Valley Road.  The assessed value has increased significantly yet the house is not finished.  It was noted that the assessors were not able to gain entrance to the property to do an inspection.  Mr. Sawyer recommended that Mr. Adams file an Abatement form and Elaine Moore will contact Avitar.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

Mr. Sawyer moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 7:38 PM. 

The regular meeting resumed at 8:12 PM.

Highway Department:  Mr. Sawyer moved to allow the process of liability for the snow plow accident to move forward.  It will be reported to the insurance company.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $33,332.10.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

PAYROLL:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending November 24, 2007, for gross wages in the amount of $17,379.38 or net wages in the amount of $9,172.31.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,228.39.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll adjustment for Mike Symonds in the Highway Department.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- NOVEMBER 21, 2007:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of November 21, 2007, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Board of Selectmen received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:  1) Zoning Board of Adjustment – November 21, 2007; Hooper Institute Committee – November 20, 2007; and 3) North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – November 27, 2007.

Board of Selectmen Meeting – November 29, 2007 – Page 2

BUILDING PERMITS:

JENNIFER BRITTON – MAP 008-102-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Building Permit No. 2007-053 for Jennifer Britton to construct a 10’ x 12’ shed on Watkins Hill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

CHIP PALIOCHA – MAP 009-023-000 – Renewal:  Mr. Sawyer moved to recertify Building Permit No. 2007-054 for Chip Paliocha to construct a one-and-a-half story barn and seasonal camp on March Hill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS:

ATTORNEY HOCKENSMITH – SALE OF LAND:  This agenda item was passed-over until next week’s meeting as Attorney Hockensmith was not available for a few days.

BALLAM FARM:  Mr. Sawyer advised that Josh Kelly, Trust for Public Land, is in the process of readjusting the figures for the acquisition of the Ballam Farm and, when they are finalized, he will contact the Board of Selectmen. 

JOAN HUGHES –VETERAN EXEMPTION- PRIOR YEARS:  This agenda item was put on-hold until the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

PAIGE BUKER – TOWN HALL USE:  A letter was received from Paige Buker requesting use of the Town Hall to provide child care for six hours on one day so that parents will be able to finish their Christmas errands.  Paige Buker is a student at Fall Mountain Region High School and is raising money to go on a trip with the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Great Britain. 

Mr. Sawyer moved to allow Paige Buker to use the Town Hall for six hours to have a child care fundraiser at no charge other than the deposit that will be returned to her.  Mr. Sawyer will donate the $25.00 deposit.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  Mr. Miller was opposed.  With Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the motion was approved.           

CURRENT USE – MAP 015-018-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Current Use application for Donald “Chip” Wood on the Alstead Center Road.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

E-911 ADDRESSING:  Mr. Aldrich moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the Mapping Liaison Appointment Form to verify that Elaine Moore is the primary contact and Jim Terrell is the secondary contact for the E-911 mapping.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

VACATION TIME – ELAINE MOORE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve vacation time for Elaine Moore on December 3rd and December 18th through 21st, 2007.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

SHIRLEY CAPRON PROPERTY:  Shirley Capron contacted Jim Terrell regarding damage to some of her bushes by Town trucks using a “loop” at the end of Pearl Street.  The Town has been using this for many years.  Following some research it was discovered that it may not be Town-owned property; there is a 99-foot long right-of-way.  The Board of Selectmen approved Jim Terrell’s letter of explanation to the North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners.

Board of Selectmen Meeting – November 29, 2007 – Page 3

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.  The time was 9:16 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary