TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MARCH 23, 2006

 

Selectmen Present:        Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich, Charles Miller

 

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

 

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR 2006:  Regina Borden, Recording Secretary, asked for nominations for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for 2006.

Mr. Sawyer moved to nominate Whitney Aldrich as the Chairman for 2006.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  There were no other nominations.  Mr. Sawyer moved to cease the nominations and that the Secretary cast one vote for Mr. Aldrich as the Chair for 2006.  Mr. Aldrich abstained.  With Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Miller in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Highway Department Building:  Larry Burdick heard that the Highway Department building behind his building might be sold and, if so, he expressed an interest in purchasing it.  Mr. Sawyer explained that the Board of Selectmen is investigating the possibility of selling it but that it would be at least a year away.  The Board of Selectmen would like to see the Town Garage up-graded for both the Highway and Water Departments.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Miller moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $46,781.66.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $300 for petty cash for the Police Department.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register for voided checks.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

 

PAYROLL:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending March 18, 2006, for gross wages in the amount of $17,753.18 or net wages in the amount of $10,855.15.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  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 $3,910.65.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the individual payroll summary sheets for increases.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

 

MINUTES –SELECTMEN’S MEETING- MARCH 16, 2006:  Mr. Miller moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of March 16, 2006, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  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 meetings of March 07, 2006, and March 14, 2006.  They thanked Jim Terrell for moving the voting booths.  The Village of North Walpole will be holding their Annual Meeting on March 28th, at 7:00 pm.

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BUILDING PERMITS:

MARJORIE ANN ROGERS –DEMOLITION OF PORCH- MAP 020-038-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2006-006 for Marjorie Ann Rogers for the demolition of a porch.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

HUBBARD FARMS –MAP 010-006-000 & 010-006-001:  Elaine Moore explained the discrepancy of taxes involved when Hubbard LLC sold a parcel of land on North Road to the James Stack Trust.  During the meeting on March 9th the Board of Selectmen approved an Abatement to Hubbard LLC and a Warrant to the James Stack Trust.  Mr. Sawyer stated that the taxes go to the original owner on April 15th.  He recommended that Sandra Smith, Tax Collector, submit the documentation necessary to resolve the issue of interest on the taxes.  

 

METER READER IN WALPOLE:  The Town of Walpole is accepting applications for the position as meter reader in Walpole.  Applicants should apply at the Board of Selectmen’s Office between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

CDBG GRANT #04-050-CDED – J.H. DUNNING / MEDC:  Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize Mr. Miller to sign the document to the New Hampshire Development Finance Authority for the CDBG Grant #04-050-CDED / J.H. Dunning and Monadnock Economic Development Corporation.  This is the last payment on this grant.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  Mr. Miller abstained.  With Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the motion was approved.

 

VETERAN’S EXEMPTION –BRUCE CRAMER- MAP 008-106-000:  Mr. Miller moved to approve the Veteran’s Exemption for Bruce Cramer.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

 

VETERAN’S EXEMPTION – GEORGE KERSHAW –MAP 019-046-000:  Mr. Miller moved to approve the Veteran’s Exemption for George Kershaw.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

 

CEMETERY DEED –D-348- WILLIAM AND JOAN BEER:  Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the Cemetery Deed for D-348 for William and Joan Beer.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

 

CEMETERY DEED –D-347- MARY AND JOSIAH BEER:  Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the Cemetery Deed for D-347 for Mary and Josiah Beer.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

 

WRAP APPOINTMENTS – GEORGE WATKINS, CAROL CHRISTIAN, MIKE NERRIE:  The WRAP Committee has one more vacancy.  Anyone interested in serving should contact a member of the WRAP Committee.

Mr. Miller moved to reappoint George Watkins with a term of appointment to expire in 2008, Carol Christian with a term of appointment to expire in 2009, and Mike Nerrie with a term to expire in 2009.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.     

 

INTENT TO EXCAVATE –COLD RIVER MATERIALS/LANE CONSTRUCTION – MAP 015-011-000:  Mr. Miller moved to approve and sign the Intent to Excavate for Cold River

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Materials/Lane Construction.  A check in the amount of $100 to the State of New Hampshire is attached.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  All in favor, so voted.

 

INTENT TO EXCAVATE –COLD RIVER MATERIALS/LANE CONSTRUCTION – MAP 014-013-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Intent to Excavate for Cold River Materials/Lane Construction.  A check in the amount of $100 to the State of New Hampshire is attached.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted. 

 

INTENT TO EXCAVATE –COLD RIVER MATERIALS/LANE CONSTRUCTION – MAP 003-002-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Intent to Excavate for Cold River Materials/Lane Construction.  A check was not required due to the excavation amount.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.

 

LIAISONS TO TOWN DEPARTMENTS:  There was a consensus of the Board of Selectmen to be the representatives to the following Town departments for 2006:  Planning Board and Transfer/Recycling Facility – Mr. Sawyer; Highway Department and Conservation Commission – Mr. Aldrich; Police Department, Hooper Committee and Recreation Department – Mr. Miller.  Elaine Moore will send a letter listing the representatives to each department.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:  Elaine Moore discussed various miscellaneous town issues with the Board of Selectmen. 

 

LETTERS:

JILL BOWEN:  The letter to Jill Bowen was put on-hold pending a change. 

 

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Miller.  All in favor, so voted.  The time was 9:08 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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                                                                                    Whitney R. Aldrich

 

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                                                                                    Charles D. Miller

 

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                                                                                    Sheldon S. Sawyer

 

THESE ARE UNAPPROVED MINUTES.  CORRECTIONS, IF NECESSARY, MAY BE FOUND IN THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 30, 2006, SELECTMEN’S MEETING.