SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

Selectmen Present: Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich and Charles Miller.

Mr. Sawyer opened the meeting at 7:36 with 2 people in the audience.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

SWRPC – Matt Suchodolski presented Requisition #4 for the JH Dunning Administive cost from June 05 to August 05. Whitney Aldrich moved to sign Requisition #4, seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $20,856.95. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve a second check register and manifest in the amount of $650.00. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

PAYROLL: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending September 17, 2005, for gross wages in the amount of $16,812.50 or net wages in the amount of $9,868.75. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the electronic find transfer for the Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,086.97. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES – September 15, 2005: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of September 15, 2005, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

Mr. Miller moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of September 15, 2005, as printed and moved the minutes be made available to the public. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.

DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the minutes of the following meeting: North Walpole Village Commissioners – September 20, 2005.

BUILDING PERMITS:

KEN AND WENDY WALSH – Map 008-009-008: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the building permit #2005-42 for Ken and Wendy Walsh. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS: BILL BALDASARO – parking issue. Mr. Miller moved to write a letter of support to the State of New Hampshire – DOT requesting they review and identify an area Mr. Baldasaro states needs a NO PARKING SIGN, as large trucks park in the area blocking the view of oncoming traffic when entering onto the highway. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so moved.

BREWERY ROAD COMPLAINT: Mr. Aldrich moved to write a letter to Mr. Jed Pellerin, with copy to everyone who signed the petition. They will be informed that Mr. Miller spoke with Lane Construction foreman and was informed the Route 9 project for which the trucks were traveling from the pit to the construction site is now completed. At the time the trucks were running in the nighttime, as that was when the State crew needed the asphalt for Route 9. Laying down of the Asphalt was done at night due to there being less traffic, thus less traffic tie ups and hazards. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All in favor, so voted.

SWAT TEAM: Mr. Miller informed the Board of Selectmen that he had attended a meeting of the Cheshire County Police Chiefs Association. At the meeting there was discussion of forming a County Wide SWAT TEAM.

WALPOLE POLICE: Mr. Aldrich stated he had been asked about the Walpole Police going to Louisiana. Mr. Aldrich stated the police went to Convales, Louisiana, as did many other departments to assist in patrolling, transporting needed, food, water, etc. They were gone for about eight days. The trip was totally funded by generous donations made by many townspeople. Any money that is left over from the trip will be donated to the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

BLACKJACK CROSSING ROAD: Mr. Sawyer stated he had received a complaint of someone living in a garage. Mr. Sawyer visited with the individual and found that although there is no water in the garage, the individual does have facilities in a camper parked on the lot.

NEW BUSINESS: RECYCLING: Rick Cooper has requested to meet with the Board of Selectmen to discuss personnel. Meeting has been set for Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 5:00 PM. This will be a Posted Meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into Non-Public Session to discuss personnel. Seconded by Mr. Miller and, on a roll call with all in favor, the motion carried. The time was 8:46 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 9:10 PM. No announcements were made.

Mr. Sawyer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore

Secretary Pro Tem

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Sheldon S. Sawyer, Chairman

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Whitney R. Aldrich

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Charles D. Miller

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.

TOWN OF WALPOLE

NON-PUBLIC SESSION

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SLECTMEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

Selectmen Present: Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich, Charles Miller

Mr. Sawyer called this Non-Public Session to order at 8:48 PM.

Mr. Sawyer informed the Board that he had spoken to Nancy Boudreau of Devine Milliment, Attorney’s at Law regarding the Cindy Patterson case. He was told that the Walpole Highway workers had been interviewed by Ms. Chatfield. The only one not interviewed was Mike Farnsworth. She will be in contact with him by phone.

Cindy Patterson has not been employed since working for the Walpole Highway Department. It was discussed that a scenario would be to have Cindy work for the town on a part-time basis, mowing, plowing sidewalks, etc. It was noted that she would have to work with the highway crew if equipment broke down. Another alternative would be for her to work in the cemeteries and at Recycle Center.

Mr. Sawyer stated he has not received any correspondence from Ms. Chatfield since the interviews.

Nancy Boudreau sent a form for the Board to sign, which indicates that, the investigator, Ms. Chatfield, cannot claim attorney/client privilege. If the Board would like a conference call for further explanation Nancy Boudreau is willing to make arrangements for the conference call. No further discussion at this time.

Mr. Aldrich moved to go out of Executive Session and to have the minutes remained sealed as they pertain to personnel. Seconded by Mr. Miller. All in favor, so voted.

The time was 9:08 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore

Secretary Pro-Tem

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Sheldon S. Sawyer, Chairman

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Whitney R. Aldrich

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Charles D. Miller

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES. CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.