TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JULY 3, 2008

Selectboard Present:            Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich, Jamie Teague

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

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

ROSE and GEORGE MILLER – DRAINAGE PROBLEM:  Rose Miller lives on Brewery Road and discussed a slide that is impacting her property.  A neighbor’s run-off of silt is coming down the bank and settling on their property.  Pictures of the area were displayed.  The Bureau of Wetlands was unable to assist.  Police Officer Benware advised that the silt actually backed up onto the road; he called Jim Terrell who saw the silt coming down the ravine and onto the road.  Mr. Sawyer explained that this is a dispute between landowners rather than a Selectboard issue but the Town culvert near the property will be maintained as needed.   

ROXANNE HARDING – TRAFFIC ON FARNUM ROAD:  Roxanne Harding was not present.   Mr. Sawyer said she had called the office regarding truck traffic on Farnum Lane and wanted to discuss it with the Selectboard.   

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $21,758.40.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

PAYROLL:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending June 28, 2008, for gross wages in the amount of $22,058.16 or net wages in the amount of $13,063.35.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the supplemental payroll voucher for voided check #031958 that was replaced with check #032048.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  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 $4,972.64.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.

MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 26, 2008:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of June 26, 2008, as printed.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of June 26, 2008, as printed.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:  1) North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners - June 24, 2008 and July 01, 2008; and 2) Planning Board Work Session - June 24, 2008.

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BUILDING PERMITS:

CHRISTIAN and LUCY GOWDY – DAIRY MILK HOUSE AND PARLOR – MAP 012-072-000 – 460 DREWSVILLE ROAD:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign Building Permit No. 2008-028 for Christian and Lucy Gowdy to construct a 66’ x 72” dairy milk house and parlor that will be attached to the existing barn.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION TO BATHROOM CEILING LEAK:  Following a discussion, the Selectboard agreed to fix the bathroom ceiling leak internally.

The Selectboard discussed the air conditioning systems in the Town Hall and separating the Town Clerk’s office from the main hallway because it is not efficient when it goes up the stairway and cools the second floor.

Mrs. Teague moved to separate the air conditioning needs of the Town Clerk’s office from the main hall area of the Town Hall by purchasing a window unit if feasible.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  All in favor, so voted.        

NEW BUSINESS:

ELIZABETH CLEARY and BRIAN CLARK – REQUEST TO RENT COMMON and BANDSTAND:  Elizabeth Cleary and Brian Clark have made arrangements to rent the Town Hall for their wedding on September 13th but have now requested renting the Common and Bandstand for the wedding ceremony and reception.  They want to put up a tent on the Common. 

Mr. Aldrich moved to allow Elizabeth Cleary and Brian Clark to use the Town Common including the bandstand for their wedding ceremony and reception on September 13th, 2008.  They have reserved the Town Hall for the reception.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

PURCHASE POLICY:  The Selectboard reviewed the Purchase Policy that was adopted on January 5, 2006, and the draft copy of the revised policy.  Mrs. Teague clarified that purchase orders are to be sent in when a commitment is made for that purchase.  The revised Purchase Policy will be presented for adoption at the next meeting.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT:  Joe Goodhue advised that when the wind came up recently it took down a canopy at the recreation area.  He asked for permission to have Jim Terrell remove the canopy and poles.  The Selectboard approved this request.   

RECORDING SECRETARY:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant a request from the Recording Secretary, Regina Borden, to have August 14th and 21st, 2008, off as she will be on vacation.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted. 

TOWN HALL PAINTING:  Elaine Moore will contact Foster’s Pro Painting to obtain a firm date on when they will begin painting the Town Hall.

Mr. Sawyer declared this meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.

The Selectboard entered into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees of Trust Fund.

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HOOPER

TRUSTEES OF TRUST FUND MEETING

Mr. Sawyer called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees of Trust Fund to order at 9:02 PM.

Hooper Cottage Repair:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Purchase Order in the amount of $41.81 for the surpac used in the Hooper cottage driveway.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.

This bill will be forwarded to the Trustees of Trust Funds for payment.

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  All in favor, so voted.  The time was 9:06 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary