TOWN OF WALPOLE MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD JUNE 04, 2008

Selectboard Present: Sheldon Sawyer and Whitney Aldrich. Absent: Jamie Teague. In the audience: Myra Mansouri and Fred Dill.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

KATHY MONAHAN: Ms. Monahan was in to discuss the possibility of having a "sidewalk sale" in front of her place of business on Main Street. Although it is a "sidewalk sale" she would like permission to use one parking space to place her merchandise for sale, thus not using the sidewalk. This would take place Friday, and Saturday, June 13th and 14th. She would like to have another "sidewalk sale" during the Octoberfest. Discussion followed at which time Ms. Monahan was informed there had been requests before of this nature and the Board voted against it. The Selectmen have concerns regarding liability. The Board also mentioned the use of parking spaces being very limited in the downtown area and are used frequently. The Board informed Ms. Monahan they would need to discuss this further, and as one board member was not present they would like a full board to make the decision. Ms. Monahan will be contacted as soon as a decision is made.

NON-PUBLIC MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer and, on a roll call with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:50 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8 :20 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $47,327.77. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.

PAYROLL: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending June 07, 2008, for gross wages in the amount of$14,872.15 or net wages in the amount of$6.772.83. Seconded by Sheldon Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.

VOID CHECK REGISTER: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the void check register in the amount of $229.57. Seconded by Sheldon Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.

FICAIMEDI: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the FICAIMEDI payment in the amount of $3,538.30. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.

TAN: It was noted that Teresa be requested to re-negotiate the TAN. Ifthe money is not needed, the TAN will be paid in full.

MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING - May 29,2008: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the May 29,2008, Selectboard meeting as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, the motion was approved.

DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received the Minutes of the following meetings: 1) Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of May 21,2008,2) North Walpole Village Commissioners meeting of June 03, 2008, andJ) Hooper Institute Committee meeting of May 20,2008.

WARRANTS:

THOMAS AND DONNA ALDRICH - Map 008-054-000: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Timber Tax Warrant for Thomas and Donna Aldrich in the amount of $542.00. Seconded by Sheldon Sawyer. All in favor, so voted.

OLD BUSINESS:

LAVERNE HORNE - Elaine Moore informed the Board Mr. Jeffrey Home would be present at the next Selectboard meeting to discuss the Home property at 529 Main Street, Tax Map 012-015-000.

FRENCH ROAD - The Board of Selectmen received a complaint of a health issue on French Road. Heath inspector Charles Morosini viewed property and found no health problems.

NEW BUSINESS:

HODGKINS AND SONS - Mr. Aldrich moved to approve two Intent to Excavates for Hodgkins and Sons. Map 001-010-000 on Route 12 - #08-461-06E and Map 012-073­ 000 on Old Drewsville Road - #08-461-05E. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer~ All in favor, so voted.

STEPHEN ROWE BRADLEY HOUSE - Selectmen noted the Stephen Rowe Bradley House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the fourth house in Walpole placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was noted that Mr. Thomas Cashel began working on having the Hooper Mansion placed on the National Register of Historic Places, but since moving, the project has not gone forward. Anyone interested in continuing this project may contact the Selectmen's Office.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

BENSON WOOD: Mr. Aldrich moved to authorize the Selectboard Chair, Sheldon Sawyer to sign the letter to Benson Wood. Mr. Sawyer~. Letter signed, and will

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. All in favor, so voted. The time was 8:35 PM.

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

TRUSTEES OF HOOPER FUND MEETING

Mr. Sawyer called the meeting of the Trustees of Hooper Fund to order at 8:37 PM.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: The Board acknowledged receipt of an application for the Hooper Scholarship. Original was sent to Mervin Stevens and the review committee.

HOOPER INSTlTUE:

Elaine Moore informed the Board the work being done by T.G.K. Contracting at Hooper Institute has been completed.

There being no other business, Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourned this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Meeting adjourned at 8: 55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore Secretary Pro tern

Jamie J. Teague

(Note: These are unapproved minutes. Corrections, if necessary, may be found in the minutes of the June 12,2008, Se1ectboard meeting.)