TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Selectboard Present: Whitney Aldrich (Chair); Sheldon Sawyer

(Absent: Jamie Teague)

Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 9:08 AM with four people present in the audience.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

RED SMITH: Mr. Smith is the representative for the owners of 504 Main Street. There is a problem with the water bill for the Griswold property. Following the closing, a portion of the bill was left unpaid by the previous owner, Niles Westberg, so it was carried forward onto their bill. Therefore he is looking to the Selectboard to relieve them of this balance of $641.00 plus interest.

Mr. Sawyer moved that the Selectboard proceed with collection by going after Niles Westberg for the balance of his water bill. They will forgive the interest if he pays the balance within 30 days. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Smith questioned the $200.00 charge twice a year for the sprinkler system. Ms. Kissell explained that it was installed for fire protection on their property; most towns charge for this service. Mr. Sawyer suggested that they talk with Mark Houghton to see if there is an RSA requirement for sprinkler systems in rental buildings.

HOOPER COTTAGE: Susan Bingaman has a single, well-qualified person that applied to rent the Hooper cottage. The only issue is that she has two cats. Mr. Sawyer explained that both the Selectboard and the Trustees of Trust Funds had previously agreed to a “no pets” stipulation on the lease agreement. Mr. Aldrich summarized the discussion by stating that any reconsideration would have to be when a full board was present.

MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 05, 2009: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the November 05, 2009, meeting with the following correction: Page 1, School Street, change “three days labor” to “three weeks labor”. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:

• North Walpole Village District – November 03, 2009;
• North Walpole Village District – November 10, 2009;
• Conservation Commission – November 02, 2009;
• Planning Board – November 10, 2009.

ABATEMENTS:

WATER/SEWER, Colleen Kennedy, 100 North Road, Map 022-016-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Abatement in the amount of $473.20 for Colleen Kennedy. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

WATER/SEWER, Central Plating Garage, 12 Westminster St., Map 020-065-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to deny the Abatement request for Water and Sewer from the Central Plating Garage. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

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WATER/SEWER, Berkshire Walpole, LLC – Hallmark Store, Rte 12, North Meadow Plaza, Map 012-055-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Abatement request in the amount of $3,176.94 for Water and $2,486.30 for Sewer for Berkshire Walpole, LLC for the Hallmark Store. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

WATER/SEWER, Amy Pinkerton, 5 Maple St., Map 028-071-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to deny the Abatement request for Sewer in the amount of $72.00 for Amy Pinkerton. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

WATER/SEWER, Kenneth Ramsay, Hogan Lane, Map 016-005-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Abatement request for Sewer in the amount of $473.87 for Kenneth Ramsay. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

WATER/SEWER, Lisa Stolpher, 193 Old Drewsville Rd., Map 010-013-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Abatement request for Water in the amount of $150.88 for Lisa Stolpher. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

WATER/SEWER, Robert Galloway, 221 Old Drewsville Rd., Map 012-060-001: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Abatement request for Water in the amount of $178.02 for Robert Galloway. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

BUILDING PERMIT:

JAMES DOYLE, 1507 County Rd., Walpole, Map 003-034-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2009-030 for James Doyle to build a wheelchair access ramp. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

BLANC & BAILEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. REPORT: Matt Blanc came in to discuss the findings of the exposed floor framing now that the ceiling has been removed. He spoke with the Selectboard regarding his findings and those recommendations made by Warren Stevens of M & W Soils Engineering, Inc., Serve-Pro and the State of NH Fire Marshall’s office. He will prepare a quote for the Selectboard for their next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

AVITAR ASSOCIATES, EQUALIZATION RATIO STUDY: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to continue this agenda item until the next meeting when a full board is present.

CEMETERY DEED, Gregg Hoffman, Drewsville Lot #225: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Cemetery Deed to Gregg Hoffman for the Drewsville Cemetery, Lot #225. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

JOINT LOSS/SAFETY COMMITTEE: The Department of Labor came in to meet with Janet Clough regarding the Joint Loss /Safety Committee and completed a Safety Inspection Report. Mrs. Clough will contact members of the committee to rebuild a committee to prepare a written Safety and Health Program manual for the state as the program currently on file is out-dated.

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LETTER TO BE SIGNED:

Vachon, Clukay & Co., PC: Mr. Sawyer moved to pass over taking action on this agenda item until a full board is present to sign this letter to Vachon, Clukay and Co., PC. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

Adjournment:

Mr. Sawyer moved to recess this meeting until Friday, November 20, 2009, at 8:00 AM. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 10:24 AM.

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 November 25, 2009, Selectboard meeting.)