TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 11, 2010

 

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

 

Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM with seven people present in the audience.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

CARL WISTREICH and MAURICE BIRON:  Carl Wistreich and Maurice Biron from L & B Trucking were present for a follow-up discussion to their February 26th meeting with the Selectboard and Mr. Biron’s attendance at the March 4th meeting.  Following a lengthy discussion, Mr. Wistreich questioned what the procedure is to address issues relating to Warrant Articles from the floor during Town Meeting.  He feels the Town needs a new truck but wants the voters to be aware of the fact that they were not given the opportunity to submit a quote on a new truck and could save the Town a substantial amount of money if the truck was purchased from L & B Trucking.  Mr. Vose and the Selectboard explained the procedure.  Mr. Wistreich asked to see a copy of the quote from the other company.  Mr. Terrell will provide him with a copy but did not have it at this meeting as it was in his office.   

 

JIM TERRELL:  Jim Terrell distributed information on three quotes he received for replacement of the furnace in the highway garage.  He was able to patch up the present one for now but is not sure how long it will run.  The Selectboard will review the quotes and be prepared to make a decision next week.

 

POTATO BARN – Darryl Calkins:  Mr. Calkins, Civil Engineer, is representing the owner of the so-called Potato Barn property.  He has done some research and design work for the owner; their plan is to renovate in phases.  During the Planning Board meeting last Tuesday he was referred to the Selectboard to see if they will be able to get a Waiver for the existing septic system.  Mr. Sawyer noted that they are doing research to find the paperwork that outlines conditions for the Bond that goes back to the installation of the existing sewer line.  This needs to be done before the Selectboard can give him an answer.  They discussed the original Site Plan for the property in 1995 and the proposed curb cut off Route 12.   

 

ERNIE VOSE:  Ernie Vose, Moderator, and the Selectboard reviewed the Warrant Articles prior to the Town Meeting on Saturday.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $30,071.91.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mrs. Teague moved to approve the voided check register for check No. 055305 in the amount of $1,077.94.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

PAYROLL:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending March 6, 2010, for checks dated March 12, 2010, for gross wages in the amount of $14,887.99 or net wages in the amount of $6,733.12.  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 $3,386.45.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.

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MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 4, 2010:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 4, 2010, as printed.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Mrs. Teague amended the Minutes as follows:  Page 1, under Jim Terrell, second sentence – change “By ordering in 2009 saved the town a substantial amount of money” to “By accepting the purchase of a 2009 left over truck Mr. Terrell informed the Selectboard that it would save the Town a substantial amount of money”.  Amendment and Motion passed unanimously.

 

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC MEETING – March 4, 2010:  Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 4, 2010, as printed.  The Minutes will remain sealed until February 2012.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

·         North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – March 9, 2010;

·         Conservation Commission Meeting – March 1, 2010.

 

ABATEMENTS:

LEE BEERS, 17 Mountain View Road, North Walpole, Map 029-029-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to accept the Abatement recommendation of Avitar Associates for Lee Beers, 17 Mountain View Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

LEWIS LaCLAIR, 331 North Road, Walpole, Map 008-077-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to accept the Abatement recommendation of Avitar Associates for Lewis LaClair, 331 North Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously. 

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

PHILLIP KIMBALL, Map 009-045-000:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-06 for Phillip Kimball to construct a pole shelter on Barnett Hill Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously. 

 

RUSSELL LaCROIX and SUPERVALUE SHAW’S DIVISION, Map 012-055-02B:  Mrs. Teague moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-07 for Russell LaCroix and Supervalue Shaw’s Division to remodel the grocery store at the Shaw’s North Meadow Plaza.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

TOWN HALL RENTAL – Class of 1960 Reunion:  Mr. Sawyer moved to approve renting the Town Hall to the Class of 1960 for a Reunion at no cost other than the deposit that is returnable.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

LITTER-FREE NEW HAMPSHIRE:  The application for Litter-Free New Hampshire for the Annual Spring Clean-up will be sent to the Boy Scouts.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

LIBRARY BUDGET:  Mr. Sawyer moved to thank Joe Beer, Chair of the Library Board, for his response to the 2009 budget being overspent.  The letter of explanation will be given to Teresa Kissell.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously. 

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Adjournment:  Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  Motion passed unanimously.  The time was 9:48 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 March 18, 2010, Selectboard meeting.)