TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

FEBRUARY 07, 2008

Selectmen Present:            Charles Miller, Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich

Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM with three people present in the audience.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

RICK COOPER:  Rick Cooper had a proposed contract from Wheelabrator but, after reviewing it,  he is not willing to sign it as is.  He would like to propose some adjustments therefore, requested that the Board of Selectmen authorize him to seek legal advice from the Town’s attorney.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve having Rick Cooper send the contract to Attorney Hockensmith for his legal opinion.  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 $19,546.68.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

PAYROLL:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending February 02, 2008, for gross wages in the amount of $20,644.67 or net wages in the amount of $10,860.86.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted. 

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the voided check register for check No. 031205.  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 $5,297.62.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETINGS - JANUARY 31, 2008 and FEBRUARY 05, 2008:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of Selectmen and the Hooper Trustees of Trust Fund meeting of January 31, 2008, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s posted Work meeting of February 05, 2008, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

REFUND:

DUANE & SUSAN FAIRBANK – MAP 003-019-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Refund for Property Taxes in the amount of $13.15 for Duane and Susan Fairbank.  This is the result of an over-payment.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS:

OLD KEENE ROAD BRIDGE:  Mr. Sawyer reported that the Old Keene Road Bridge project is moving forward.  The bids are ready and will be sent out from the State but they will be returned to the Town of Walpole.  The new maps should be available soon. 

BALLAM FARM – ATTORNEY HOCKENSMITH:  Mr. Sawyer advised that he has been corresponding with Attorney Hockensmith on the Ballam Farm but there is no report at this time.

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NEW BUSINESS:

SIGN WARRANT:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the 2008 Town Meeting Warrant.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

ELAINE MOORE – WORK FEBRUARY 18TH BUT TAKE HOLIDAY OFF ON FEBRUARY 19TH.  ALSO TAKE OFF FEBRUARY 14, 2008:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the request from Elaine Moore to take time off as noted above.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

RICK COOPER – TIME OFF:  The Board of Selectmen acknowledged receipt of a memo from Rick Cooper who advised that the Solid Waste Facility will be open on President’s Day, Monday, February 18th but will close on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008. 

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

DAVID EDKINS – TOWN BUDGET HEARING DATE:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the letter to David Edkins regarding the Town Budget and Warrant Hearing Date.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.  The time was 8:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary