TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JULY 30, 2009

 

Selectboard Present:     Jamie Teague, Sheldon Sawyer, (Absent: Whitney Aldrich)

 

Mrs. Teague called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with one person present in the audience.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

GAIL BEAUDOIN – Re: Signage on Barnett/March Hill Roads:  Ms. Beaudoin presented the following Petition to the Selectboard signed by most residents on the roads:

 

“We, the undersigned Walpole residents of Barnett and March Hill Roads, request that the town of Walpole post signage at (an) approximate site(s) on those roads indicating that there is the possibility that there are farm animals/horses on those roads – or limiting the speed on those roads to 30 mph (as posted on the Walpole Valley Road).

 

There is virtually no signage whatsoever on Barnett/March Hill Roads to slow traffic, although there has been a considerable increase in building and population in this area over the past twenty-five years.

 

The real possibility of an automotive accident on Barnett and March Hill Roads involving farm animals/horses would be greatly reduced by such signage.

 

We trust that this request will be addressed in a timely fashion.”

 

Ms. Beaudoin called Jim Terrell today so he is aware of this Petition.  She invited the Selectboard to walk the loop on a Saturday afternoon with her.  Mrs. Teague would like to look over the road before making a decision.  She will ask Mr. Aldrich to go with her.

 

 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $18,236.79.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

PAYROLL:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending July 25, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of $17,325.17 or net wages in the amount of $9,629.14.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,725.98.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $96.11.  This is for the supplemental payroll from last week.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING –July 23, 2009:  Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of July 23, 2009, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.

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DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners meeting of July 28, 2009.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

THOMAS and LOIS GALLOWAY –Map 003-084-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2009-015 for Thomas and Lois Galloway to remove the dog kennel and expand the existing deck on Scoville Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

BRIAN and KERRY PICKERING –Map 015-025-001:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2009-016 for Brian and Kerry Pickering to construct two dormers above the garage and make it into a bedroom on Alstead Center Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

ABATEMENT:

ELBERT SHAUGHNESSY –Map 028-045-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Abatement in the amount of $53.86 for Elbert Shaughnessy.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

BOSTON CANE – Walpole Grange:  Following a request from the Walpole Community Grange, the Selectboard feel it would be a good idea to consult with the Walpole Grange on the selection of the next recipient and presentation of the Boston Cane.  It will be presented by Mr. Aldrich, Chair of the Selectboard, during one of the summer band concerts.

 

LETTER TO DRA FOR EMERGENCY TOWN HALL EXPENDITURES:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Department of Revenue Administration.  They will pursue providing additional information to the DRA on the Town Hall repairs.

 

ROBERTS, GREENE & DROLET, PLLC – Proposal:  There was a consensus of Mrs. Teague and Mr. Sawyer to wait for a full Board to be present to discuss this agenda item.

 

TREE IN DREWSVILLE CEMETERY:  The Selectboard is waiting for more information from the Cemetery Trustees on removal of the pine tree.  They are also considering the possibility of doing a site visit.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

VILAS BRIDGE:  The Town of Rockingham Selectboard and the Town of Walpole Selectboard will meet on the Bellows Falls side of the Vilas Bridge on Thursday, August 13th at 4:30 PM to do a site visit.  They will then continue their meeting at the Walpole Town Hall.  The North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners and the Southwest Region Planning Commission will be notified of this meeting. 

 

DRAINAGE:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sam Hicks regarding drainage.  They will refer this to Jim Terrell but do not believe there is sufficient funding in the budget to take care of it this year.  A response letter will be written to Mr. Hicks.

 

 

 

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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 8:40 PM.

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Mrs. Teague called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 8:41 PM.

 

HOOPER GOLF CLUB LEASE:  The Selectboard is in the process of determining a committee to work on the Hooper Golf Club lease.  Interested people should contact the Selectboard’s Office.

 

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.  The time was 8:46 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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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 August 06, 2009, Selectboard meeting.)