TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AUGUST 09, 2007
Selectmen Present: Charles Miller, Whitney Aldrich, and Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with one person present in the audience.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $561,231.29. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
PAYROLL: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending August 04, 2007, for gross wages in the amount of $22,642.11 or net wages in the amount of $13,947.30. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. 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 $5,068.73. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
MINUTES – SELECTMEN’S MEETING – AUGUST 02, 2007: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the public Board of Selectmen’s meeting of August 02, 2007, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
WARRANTS:
JOSHUA AND JODI PROVENCHER – Map 003-084-005: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the Warrant for Collection of Walpole Land Use Change Tax in the amount of $6,000 for Joshua and Jodi Provencher. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
BUILDING PERMITS:
JOSIAH BEER – Map 016-014-000: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Building Permit No. 2007-32 for Josiah Beer to construct an 18’ x 14’ addition to their existing home on Old Keene Road. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
OLD BUSINESS:
TOWN COMMON/BANDSTAND RENTAL FEES: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve increasing the Town Common/Bandstand Rental Fees to $200.00 per day for Residents and $300.00 per day for Non-Residents. Non-Profit – Board of Selectmen will quote charge on a case by case basis. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted. These new rates apply as of August 13, 2007.
TAX COLLECTOR STUDY GROUP ORGANIZATION MEETING:
The group met on August 6, 2007 for the first time to organize and appoint officers. The next meeting will be held August 28, 2007.
ELEVATOR CONTRACT:
Elaine will give copies for Board to review. This will be on the agenda for next week.
21 KILLEEN STREET PROPERTY:
Commissioner O’Brien has reported the complaint of rubbish on the property is being taken care of at this time. A letter will be forward to the Health Officer regarding the situation.
COLD RIVER BRIDGE:
Due to a decrease in funds the bridge will go out to bid in November-December 2007 for a concrete Butted Box Bridge. The plans are for the bridge to open in late 2008.
AVITAR UPDATE:
The Statistical Update is almost completed and property owners will be receiving a letter from Avitar regarding their new assessments and when and where informal meetings will be held with Assessors to discuss individual valuations. The letter will also inform everyone how to obtain information on other properties from the Avitar website. The Board of Selectmen will reproduce a booklet of values for anyone interested in obtaining one.
FUEL PURCHASE:
The Board will have further discussions regarding the purchase of fuel. At this time several companies have been contacted regarding their rates. No decision made.
NEW BUSINESS:
OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 13, UNTIL NOON: The Board of Selectmen approved closing the office for the morning of August 13, as office staff will be unavailable until noon.
MS-1 EXTENSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve signing a request for an extension of time to submit the MS-1 to DRA. This is due September 01, 2007. Extension request is due to Statistical Update not being completed before September 01, 2007. Board has asked for an extension of time to September 30, 2007. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
WORKSHOP SEMINARS:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Teresa Kissell attending the following seminars: Budget and Finance Workshop, Labor & Employment Law for Municipalities and BMSI Fund Accounting Seminar. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
LETTERS:
Avitar Associates of NE: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the letter to Gary Roberge of Avitar regarding Jon Duhamel. Jon is leaving Avitar to work in Laconia. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so moved.
Delia Blanchard: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign a letter to Delia Blanchard requesting she attend the next Selectmen’s Meeting, August 16, 2007 to discuss the several unregistered vehicles parked on her land. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Cheshire County – NH Assessors Association: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign a letter to NH Assessors Association nominating Loren Martin of Avitar Associates of New England as representative for Cheshire County. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. All in favor, so voted.
Chief David Hewes: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign a letter to Chief David Hewes regarding Cold River Road. Improperly posted 25 mile per hour signs have been replaced with 30 mile per hour signs and is now enforceable. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
HOOPER TRUSTEES:
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve an invoice for E.E. Houghton. This invoice was for work done at the Hooper Mansion. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted. The time was 9:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Moore, Recording Secretary Pro-tem
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Charles D. Miller, Chairman
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Sheldon S. Sawyer
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Whitney R. Aldrich
(Note: These are unapproved minutes. Corrections, if necessary, may be found in the Minute of August 23, 2007, Selectboard meeting)