TOWN OF
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
Selectboard Present: Whitney
Aldrich (Chair), Jamie Teague, Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Aldrich called the
meeting to order at
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
TIM GREENE – AUDITING: Tim Greene introduced his partners, Tamar
Roberts and Sue Drolet, from the auditing firm of
Roberts, Greene and Drolet. Mr. Sawyer explained that the Town has had
the same auditing firm for more years than recommended by the Department of Revenue
Administration therefore they are contacting other auditing firms to meet them
and obtain quotes. It is not that the Selectboard was dissatisfied with them. Mr. Greene advised that they have been doing
government work for about 30 years with other firms but this is a new firm. Ms. Roberts noted that their goal would be to
get the audit back within 30 days. Mrs.
Teague recommended that they contact the North Walpole Village Board of
Commissioners to meet with them. Mr.
Greene said they had looked over Town Reports and will make an appointment to visit
with Teresa Kissell, Bookkeeper, next
week. After doing some additional
research they will submit a quote for doing the audit.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and
manifest in the amount of $7,039.64. Seconded by Mrs. Teague.
Motion passed unanimously.
PAYROLL: Mr.
Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the supplemental payroll
voucher for the week ending July 18, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of
$500.00 or net wages in the amount of $442.14.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the electronic fund
transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the
amount of $4,573.54. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC BUSINESS
(Continued):
TRI VILLAGE ENERGY – Tara Sad
and Andrew Dey:
Tara Sad and Andrew Dey were present to
present some good news! Last year Andrew
Dey applied for a grant through the Public Utility
Commission known as “REGI”. They applied
for $43,000 but were granted $138,000 because they would like to do a retro-fit
in both the Town Hall and the North Walpole Fire Station building that also
houses the Commissioner’s Office and Library.
The goal is to reduce green house gas emissions. They will plan to do the work this fall. This will show what can be done in older
buildings. Mr. Dey
would like to meet with the interested parties and re-visit the analysis,
buildings and scope of work. Mrs. Sad
noted that the Tri Village Energy Committee would like to take care of the
advertising, education on the savings and outreach planning. A meeting will be scheduled in early August.
Selectboard Meeting –
VILAS BRIDGE – Francis
“Dutch” Walsh: Mr. Walsh, Community Development
Director for the Town of Rockingham, advised that the Town of Rockingham Selectboard would like to meet with the Town of Walpole Selectboard to discuss the Vilas Bridge and to work on a
well-crafted letter to be sent to both the New Hampshire and Vermont Governors,
Senators, Representatives, etc. They
need to know that it is having an impact on the quality of life on both sides
of the river. Mr. Walsh had been looking
over past correspondence and noted that in 1994 there was an agreement between
the parties that said within ten years they were going to restore this
bridge. Mr. Sawyer noted that it is now
scheduled for the year 2014. Mr. Walsh mentioned
that the closing of the bridge has had an economic impact in the area. Business in
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING –
SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING –
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC MEETING
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard
received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings: 1) Planning Board –July 14, 2009; 2)
Conservation Commission –July 06, 2009; 3) North Walpole Village District Board
of Commissioners –July 14, 2009; and 4) Zoning Board of Adjustment –July 15,
2009.
REFUNDS:
DAVID and SUSAN HOWELL –Map
BUILDING PERMIT:
PETER KING –Map
012-055-022: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2009-014 to construct a
12’ x 16’ shed for Peter King on
Selectboard Meeting –
OLD BUSINESS:
TREE IN
NEW BUSINESS:
RESIGNATION –
Mrs. Teague moved that the Town advertise for a
part-time attendant for the Solid Waste / Recycling Facility. It will be posted at several local areas, put
on the web site and sent to the Unemployment Offices in
RECYCLE VOLUNTEERS: The Selectboard
discussed Paul Colburn’s concern regarding children volunteering at the Solid
Waste / Recycling Facility.
Mrs. Teague moved to give permission for having
children volunteer at the facility with the following conditions: 1) They must be a teenager; 2) they must be
13 years or older; and 3) a parent must sign a liability waiver document in the
office prior to the person beginning to volunteer and Paul Colburn must witness
the signature on the document. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECYCLE – Vandalism: Mrs. Teague reported that vandals cut the
lock to the old dump for a third time. There
was a consensus to have Paul Colburn talk to a Cold River Materials representative
to see what can be done to secure the site in a different manner.
RECYCLE – Paul Colburn Will
Attend the Alstead Board of Selectmen Meeting to Observe on
VACATION REQUEST – Chief Hewes: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the request for
vacation time for Police Chief David Hewes and Lt.
Paquette. Seconded by
Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously.
Corporal Sanctuary and Sgt.
Huntley will be in charge during their absence.
Lt. Maslan of the NH State Police will be
available.
INTENT TO CUT TIMBER –Mary
McMahon- Map
Mr. Sawyer moved to pass on the
Selectboard Meeting –
ROCKINGHAM OLD HOME
DAYS: Mrs. Teague reported that Police
Chief Hewes applied for permission to close the
bridge for the Rockingham Old Home Days fireworks on Saturday, August 1st. This has not yet been received in
writing. Chief Hewes
is planning to bring in two or three additional officers
Adjournment: Mr.
Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting.
The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as
the Hooper Trustees. Seconded
by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously. The time was
HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING
Mr. Aldrich called the
meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at
SMOKE DETECTORS: Mr. Aldrich noted that there was a fire in
the Hooper property barn but it was under control in a short period of time as
a golfer noticed it before it did much damage.
Mr. Sawyer moved to have Elaine Moore contact
Countryside Lock and Alarm for a quote on smoke detectors. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
LETTER REGARDING SERVING OF
Mr. Sawyer moved to sign a letter stating that the Selectboard approves having L.P.Putters
Fare, LLC serve alcohol on the attached porch of the
Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously. The time was
Respectfully submitted,
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Whitney
R. Aldrich, Chair
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Jamie
J. Teague
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Sheldon
S. Sawyer
(Note: These are unapproved
minutes. Corrections, if necessary, may
be found in the minutes of the