TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Selectboard Present: Whitney
Aldrich (Chair), Jamie Teague (late), and Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. with two people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Myra Mansouri; Ms. Mansouri discussed the zoning ordinance description of Residential A when the zoning was instituted in the Town Of Walpole. She feels that the wording and intent are different and may create confusion. She has asked that the Selectboard work on making a clarification of the ordinance. Mr. Sawyer will call the Local Government Center for advisement. He will also seek advice from the Town Of Walpole Attorney on making the administrative change.
Ms. Mansouri advised that she has received a complaint from a Walpole resident regarding a sign advertising exterior and interior remodeling that has been placed in the triangle area at the intersection of North Road, Old Drewsville Road and Cemetery Road. The same sign has been placed on town land on RT12. The Selectboard requested Janet Clough call the telephone number listed on the sign and advise the owner of the sign that signs are not allowed on town property without permission and the sign will be removed. Jamie Teague will remove the sign.
(Mrs. Teague entered the meeting)
PAYROLL:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending February 13, 2010, with the check date of February 19, 2010 for the gross wages in the amount of $16,734.54 with the net wages in the amount of $8,374.29. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,833.37. Seconded my Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check
register and manifest in the amount of $53,122.93. Seconded by Mrs. Teague.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the Highway Department Purchase
Order in the amount of $6,197.00 for the purchase of a power washer.
MINUTES:
Bond Hearing ~ February 10, 2010. Mr. Sawyer moved to accept the Minutes of the Bond Hearing dated February 10, 2010 as printed. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Warrant and Budget Hearing ~ February 10, 2010. Mrs. Teague moved to approve the
Minutes of the Warrant and Budget Hearing dated February 10, 2010 as printed.
Seconded my Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
Selectboard Meeting ~ February 11, 2010. Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of
the Selectboard Meeting dated February 11, 2010 as printed. Seconded by Mrs.
Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Selectboard Meeting - Non Public ~ February 11,
2010. Mr. Sawyer moved to approve
and unseal the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Meeting dated February 11,
2010. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the minutes of the following meetings:
Planning Board ~ February 9, 2010.
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WARRANTS:
North Walpole Warrant of the Collection of NW Sewer Debt
Fees: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the North Walpole Warrant for the
Sewer Bond Payment for the amount of $4,962.10. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion
passed unanimously.
Walpole Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Debt
Fees: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve
the Walpole Warrant for the Sewer Bond Payment for the amount of $4,840.65.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT:
Chip Pailocha - 118 March Hill Road, Walpole, Map
009-023-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Building Permit No. 2010-03
- Continued building permit No. 2007-54, to continue building a one and half
story barn and a seasonal camp. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously.
TIMBER CUT:
Mr. Gary Dennis - 385 March Hill Rd., Walpole Map
011-050-002: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Timber Cut Permit No.
09-461-12-T for Mr. Gary Dennis and Logger Mr. Chris Ricci. Seconded by Mrs.
Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Letter from The Town of Rockingham, VT: The Selectboard received and read a letter from Francis D. Walsh, Interim Manger, Town of Rockingham, VT. The letter was written to thank the Walpole Police Department for the assistance they provided to the Bellows Falls Police Department on the morning of February 6, 2010. In the letter Mr. Walsh extended his appreciation for being able to work closely with neighboring police departments and also advised that he was impressed by the professionalism and cooperation of the departments involved.
Department Managers to Attend Selectboard Meetings: Mrs. Teague suggested to the Selectboard that the department heads be put on a rotating schedule to attend the weekly Selectboard Meetings. This can be a time for each department head to report to the Selectboard the recent happenings in the department. The Selectboard requested that Mrs. Clough contact each department (Highway, Solid Waste, Police and Utilities) to set up a rotating schedule for these departments to attend. The dates and the representation will be posted.
Walpole EMS Application for Homeland Security
Grants: Mrs. Teague moved to have
Mr. Aldrich, Chair, sign the application to apply for Homeland Security Grants.
Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Mr. Sawyer abstained. With Mrs. Teague and Mr. Aldrich
in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Walpole Police Department Computer Software: Mrs. Teague stated that she had spoken with Police Chief, David Hewes regarding the purchase and installation of computer software for the new computers at the Walpole Police Department. Police Chief Hewes was asked to obtain three quotes for the purchase and installation.
Resignation Letter:
The Selectboard received and reviewed a letter from Mr. Richard
Hurlburt, Walpole EMS, advising he had received an official resignation letter
from Mr. Larry DeVault, Deputy Director of the E.M.S. Mr. Sawyer moved to accept the resignation
for Mr. Larry Devault, Walpole E.M.S.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Delinquent Invoices: Mrs. Clough advised the Selectboard that the Walpole Village Market still has two outstanding invoices with the Solid Waste Department. She sent a certified letter to them in December requesting they satisfy their debt. A payment has not been received. Mrs. Teague advised she will write a letter demanding payment.
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LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
Workers’ Compensation Law Notice of Compliance: Mr. Sawyer moved to have Chair,
Whitney Aldrich sign the Worker’s Compensation Law Notice of Compliance form.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
2010 Sewer Debt Calculation: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the 2010
Sewer Debt Calculation Form. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION: Mr. Sawyer moved to enter into a
Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA-91:3 II to discuss ( c) Reputations. Mrs.
Teague seconded the motion and a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion
was approved. The time was 9:14 p.m.
The regular meeting resumed at 9:33 p.m.
No announcements were made.
Adjournment: Mr.
Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously. The time was 9:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clough
Secretary to the Selectboard
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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 February 25, 2010 Selectboard meeting.)