TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JUNE 08, 2006
Members Present: Whitney Aldrich, Sheldon Sawyer, (Absent: Charles Miller)
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 6:36 P.M. with eight people present in the audience.
Mr. Aldrich introduced Attorney Silas Little who will be representing the Town in the Walpole Tomorrow v. Town of Walpole Planning Board law suit.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Sawyer moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (e) Litigation, to consult with their attorney. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call with all in favor, the motion carried.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:30 P.M. with five people present in the audience. No announcements were made following the Non-Public Meeting.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
DON & ELSIE TRETLER: Mr. Tretler provided a sequence of events beginning in August of 2005, to the present relative to the Dance property and their Alpaca farm. Mr. & Mrs. Tretler feel that this has caused a loss of their privacy, subjection to odor and rodents, loss of quiet enjoyment of their home, probable loss of marketability, and probably loss of value of their home. The ZBA had asked the Selectmen to notify the Dance’s that this must stop. They requested that the Selectmen notify the Dances in writing that the farm operation must cease by a specific date, and must not start up again without ZBA permission. Mr. Sawyer advised that Attorney Hanna, who represents the Dance’s, is expected to be at the next meeting to discuss this matter. Mr. & Mrs. Tretler are just requesting closure.
LETTER FROM PAMELA O’HARA – RE: DISCUSSION OF LAURA MALINOSKI-ADAMS NOMINATION TO THE COLD RIVER ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Board of Selectmen acknowledged receipt of the letter from Pamela O’Hara and reviewed the application submitted by Laura Malinoski-Adams. Mrs. Malinoski-Adams was present and expressed her interest in serving on the Cold River Advisory Committee.
Mr. Sawyer moved that the Board of Selectmen take this nomination under advisement and will make a decision at the next meeting when a full Board is present. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
In the future Mr. Sawyer would like to have all vacancies posted and listed on the website to see if other people in Town are interested in serving.
WILLIAM THERRIEN – RE: LETTER: Mr. Therrien and his wife signed the Town’s Liability Waiver of Services as per his agreement with the Board of Selectmen a few months ago following a subdivision of their property. The document was signed by Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Sawyer.
ROAD AGENT: Jim Terrell addressed the following issues with the Board of Selectmen:
1) He met with the North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners as they would like to make
Center Street one-way. Mr. Terrell presented a proposed diagram to the Board of Selectmen
for their comments. This would also involve Vine Street. If this proposal moves forward the
effected residents would be notified.
2) Jim Terrell presented a sketch for the area around the new road.at the end of Center Street
extending to Main Street (parallel to the old tunnel) in North Walpole. A proposed park-like
area is proposed. Mr. Sawyer would support a public hearing and that the abutters be
notified.
3) The bridge on a Class VI road off Wentworth Road is now blockaded and a road closed sign was erected because the bridge is out.
4) They have started to work on the curbing on Main Street.
5) It is now estimated that the cost to repair the Old Keene Bridge will be approximately $50,000 more than originally figured due to the postponement of the project.
6) Mr. Miller contacted Jim Terrell regarding the eagle on the flag pole as it is drooping. The Fire Department will fix it.
7) The new truck is in. It is getting the body put on so should be ready in July.
8) The new wing is all set up but will be over the estimate.
9) The price of asphalt is going up monthly. Sand Hill Heights will not be paved this year.
10) The paving schedule for this year was for about 7 miles but it might be cut back to about 4 miles. Pleasant Street is a few years down the road.
11) Jim Terrell discussed having a Highway Department Foreman. The Board of Selectmen agreed to take it under advisement.
12) Jim Terrell was asked to become a member of the State Mutual Aid Board. There is usually a
meeting once a month in Concord and he would be carrying a beeper. Most of the work is
done by email and other means of communication. Mr. Sawyer felt a full Board should be
present when making the decision.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $32,046.37. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
PAYROLL: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending June 3rd, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $14,109.99 or net wages in the amount of $7,309.39. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. 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 $3,502.51. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
PURCHASE ORDER: Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Sawyer approved and signed the purchase order in the amount of $17,499.00 for the new loader wing as approved under Article 11.
MASON FOREST: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve payment of the bill from Robie Speed for a clean-up at the rest areas on Route 12 to be taken out of the Mason Forest Fund. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
FOREST FIRE TRAINING: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the bill for Forest Fire Training for the two Deputy Forest Fire Wardens. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the bill for Forest Fire Training in Keene on May 16th for the Warden and Deputy Warden. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- JUNE 01, 2006: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of June 01, 2006, 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 North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners meeting of June 6, 2006.
WARRANTS / ABATEMENTS:
WARRANT – Map 028-081-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Property Taxes for 2006 in the amount of $685.00 for DiBernardo and Howell. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
ABATEMENT – Map 028-081-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Abatement for the North Walpole Property Taxes for 2006 in the amount of $685.00 for Stephen and Darlene Pecor. This is due to a transfer made in error. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS:
BUILDING PERMIT INVOICE: Mr. Sawyer moved that, with the approval of Mr. Miller, they will request the appearance of Mr. Jasse at their next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
SUMMER HOURS: Mr. Sawyer moved that the office staff can go on summer hours. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
NEW BUSINESS:
LETTER FROM DOT – RE: MEETING AT TOWN HALL ON JUNE 28, 2006: The Board of Selectmen announced that a letter was received from the DOT scheduling a meeting on Wednesday, June 28th, 2006, at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall for the bridge replacement over Route 123 over the Cold River. The plans will be displayed at 6:30 pm for all interested participants.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: The Board of Selectmen has taken an employee health insurance matter under advisement.
The Board of Selectmen recessed their regular meeting at 9:05 P.M.
TRUSTEES OF THE HOOPER FUND:
HOOPER PROPERTY: Mr. Sawyer moved to hold the two invoices from E.E. Houghton, Inc. for the Hooper property (cottage, mansion and club house) until next week. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
. The Board of Selectmen resumed their regular meeting at 9:10 P.M.
Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted. The time was 9:12 P.M.
NOTE: THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 15, 2006, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.