TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Selectboard Present: Whitney Aldrich (Chair); Sheldon Sawyer; Jamie Teague (late)

Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with three people present in the audience. He noted that Jamie Teague would be late.

PAYROLL: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending December 12, 2009, for gross wages in the amount of $17,392.52 or net wages in the amount of $8,468.01. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. 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 $4,047.93. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

BLANC & BAILEY- Invoice: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the invoice from Blanc and Bailey in the amount of $5,300.00 for work completed on the ceiling through November 30, 2009. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

VACHON, CLUKAY & CO., INC.: Mr. Sawyer moved to pay Vachon, Clukay & Co., Inc. the full amount of $18,848.89 for the 2008 audit. A good portion of this amount was because of the work done on auditing the accounts for the Trustees of Trust Funds. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

ANDREW DEY; RGGI GRANT FUNDS: Andrew Dey requested that the Selectboard authorize him to hire Window Master, Inc. of Dublin to rehabilitate the historic windows on the second floor of the Town Hall. The contract is for $9,600; the terms are 20% down, or $1,920. This payment will be taken from the RGGI grant funds that have been deposited for the weatherization of the two town buildings.

Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize Andrew Dey to hire Window Master, Inc. of Dublin to rehabilitate the historic windows on the second floor of the Town Hall and to authorize the down payment of $1,920 to be taken from the RGGI grant funds. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – Check Register and Manifest: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $11,034.73. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING –December 10, 2009: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 10, 2009, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of December 10, 2009. The Minutes will not be sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

· Conservation Commission – December 07, 2009;

· North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – December 08, 2009;

· North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – December 15, 2009.

ABATEMENTS:

HUBBARD, DALE, Old Drewsville Road, Map 012-067-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Timber Tax Fees in the amount of $950.40 for Dale Hubbard. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

GAGNE, BERNARD & ANNE, Dearborn Circle, Map 012-055-024: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Property Tax Abatement for 2009 in the amount of $8.54 for Bernard and Anne Gagne. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Teague came into the meeting.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

MANDATORY CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN RENTALS: Myra Mansouri advised that the New Hampshire Association of Realtors notified their members that on January 1, 2010 every rental unit must be equipped with at least one automatic fire warning device and one carbon monoxide detection device (RSA 153:10-a). Either hardwired or battery operated devices are permitted. The mandatory CO detector law also applies to all single family dwellings built or substantially rehabilitated after January 1, 2010. She wanted to bring this to the attention of the Selectboard as it pertains to the Hooper cottage.

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Myra Mansouri, Chair of the ZBA, presented documentation of a proposed zoning violation on Wentworth Road that is a residential area. She distributed copies of meeting Minutes going back to 2004 when Scott Surles was operating a snowmobile repair business. In 2006 he went before the ZBA to report that he discontinued the repair business but was operating a catalog business from his home. Recently Mrs. Mansouri received an anonymous letter advising that Mr. Surles was still repairing snowmobiles and a picture was enclosed showing several snowmobiles parked in his front yard. Mrs. Mansouri said there have been other complaints from neighbors but did not disclose their identities. Mr. Surles displayed one of his “Smart Parts” catalogs and he does have a web site on the Internet but does not advertise a retail location. He stated that the snowmobiles in the picture belong to a good friend and a cousin. Mrs. Mansouri requested that the Selectboard write a letter to Brian Emerson and to declare that this be on the agenda for the next ZBA meeting. Mrs. Teague felt that since this is the first time the Selectboard became aware of this proposed zoning violation they should have at least a week to read the material submitted and to do research before getting back to the parties involved. Mr. Sawyer summarized the discussion by stating that Mrs. Mansouri, on behalf of the ZBA, brought this proposed violation to the Selectboard’s attention. They will follow-up and do some research before making any decisions.

REFUNDS:

WILSON, JESSICA A., Valley Road, Map 013-041-001: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Property Refund in the amount of $25.00 principle and $.12 interest for Jessica A. Wilson. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.

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MICHAUD, LLC, Jeff & Karen, Dearborn Circle, Map 012-055-004-1: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant the Notice of Property Tax Refund in the amount of $26.12 for Jeff and Karen Michaud, Michaud, LLC. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

WARRANT:

SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANT: Kelly, Deborah J., Dearborn Circle, Map 012-055-028: Mrs. Kelly spoke to the Town Clerk about the fact that she was not eligible for a Veteran’s Exemption.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Supplemental Warrant for the Collection of 2009 Property Taxes in the amount of $250.00. This is the result of an incorrect Veterans Exemption. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

MATT BLANC & WARREN STEVENS – Town Hall Updates: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a copy of the letter from Warren Stevens to Matt Blanc pertaining to Town Hall updates.

NEW BUSINESS:

SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mr. Sawyer moved to change the next regular Selectboard meeting from Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM to Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at 4:00 PM. This is to observe Christmas Eve and the Christmas holiday. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT; Purchase: Jim Terrell had previously discussed the purchase of a new truck with the Selectboard. If they gave him permission to reserve it now the town could save $6,000; there would be an escape clause in the contract in the event that this is not approved by the voters in 2010.

Mr. Sawyer moved to allow Mr. Terrell to reserve the truck for purchase prior to the town vote in 2010. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed unanimously.

POLICE DEPARTMENT; Purchase: The Police Department would like to purchase a stand alone 17 KW propane powered generator for the Police Station.

Mrs. Teague moved to put the purchase of a generator on-hold until the meeting next week. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

PERSONNEL FORM; Janet Clough: The Selectboard signed the personnel form for Janet Clough as approved during the last meeting.

TERESA KISSELL; Vacation Day: Mr. Sawyer moved to allow Teresa Kissell to take a personal day off on Thursday, December 24, 2009. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDER FOR TOWN HALL REPAIRS FOR BLANC & BAILEY: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the open Purchase Order for the ceiling repairs for Blanc and Bailey. The amount will not exceed $26,570.00. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.

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NON-PUBLIC:

Mr. Sawyer moved to enter into a Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. Mrs. Teague seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:46 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8:58 PM. No announcements were made.

Mr. Sawyer moved to recess this meeting until Friday, December 18, 2009, at 11:30 AM when the Selectboard will meet with a representative from the Local Government Center. The Selectboard will now enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:00 PM.

MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES

Mr. Aldrich called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 9:01 PM.

HOOPER COTTAGE INVOICE: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve payment of the bill in the amount of $465.00 to Mark Fetzer for the preliminary work done in the Hooper cottage. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 9:06 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 December 23, 2009, Selectboard meeting.)