TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE
SELECTBOARD
MARCH 25, 2010
Selectboard Present: Whitney Aldrich (Chair); Jamie Teague, Sheldon Sawyer
Mr. Aldrich called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM with ten people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
KIMBERLY HOWSON-BEERS – Notice of Intent to Cut
Wood or Timber, Map 029-019-000: Mr.
Sawyer moved to accept the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Kimberly Howson-Beers. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.
With Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Teague came into the meeting.
DOUG PALMER – Building Permit – 284 Valley Road,
Map 013-008-000: Mr. Palmer advised that
the Building Permit was completed to show that the garage is also his
dwelling. He noted that the assessor was
already there to do an inspection.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No.
2010-09 to construct an apartment in an existing garage for Doug Palmer. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
BILL THERRIEN: Mr. Therrien distributed copies of the “NH EPA Well Inspection – 8/13/09” and an estimated price from Everett E. Houghton Co., Inc. to upgrade the Hooper well in the amount of $3,200.00. This quote covers installation of new well head above grade per NH DES requirement and removing pit structure and backfilling the area. He also distributed pictures of the well area. Following a discussion the Selectboard advised that a decision will be postponed for one week to allow time for them to review the lease agreement and check with Mark Houghton.
FRED DILL – Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Map 008-015-005, Lot 6: Mr. Dill explained that he was not sure if this Notice of Intent to Cut was needed since they are clearing for a house lot but felt it best to do so.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to
Cut Wood or Timber for Fred Dill. Seconded by Mrs. Teague.
Motion passed unanimously.
BRUCE BICKFORD: Mr. Bickford is representing a small group interested in putting a Farmers Market together and they are looking at the Town Common. They talked to people living around the Common and no one was opposed to it. Church members were also enthusiastic. Mrs. Teague explained that a concern is what day of the week because they would not want to lose revenue that they get from weddings and other events. Mr. Bickford said their survey indicated that the best day would be Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM; they would commit to being there rain or shine. They are focusing on Walpole farmers and growers. The Selectboard felt that provided they are willing to work around other events they were not opposed.
Mr. Sawyer moved to allow the Farmers Market on the
Common, at no charge, when it is not conflicting with another event. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
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NON-PUBLIC SESSION – RSA 91-A:3
II:
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 7:59 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:12 PM.
No announcements were made.
PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):
POLICE CHIEF DAVID HEWES: Police Chief David Hewes received three quotes for software and other equipment for the new computers that were donated by Walmart at no cost to the Town. The quotes were reviewed by the Selectboard.
Mrs. Teague moved to allow the Police Department to
purchase a computer server and to have the representative from ACTU Computers
set-up the computer system at the Police Department with the Walmart Computers. The
amount of the quote is $8,791.00. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Teague noted that they will not complete the payment
for this service until the system is up and running satisfactorily.
Response Letter to the Attorney General’s Office: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve and sign the
response letter to the Attorney General’s Office. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Chief Hewes wanted to thank the Selectboard for all their support on the issues that came up during the Annual Town Meeting.
PAYROLL:
Mrs. Teague moved to approve the payroll voucher for
the week ending March 20, 2010, for checks dated March 26, 2010, for gross
wages in the amount of $17,485.73 or net wages in the amount of $8,690.38. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. 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 $4,020.92. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for
the election workers for their diligent work for gross wages in the amount of
$1,766.00 or net wages in the amount of $1,760.94. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the cost-of-living pay
increases retro-active from the first of the year through March for gross wages
in the amount of $7,706.86 or net wages in the amount of $4,547.42. 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 $1,614.19 for the pay increases. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
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Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Personnel form to adjust
the salary for Elaine Moore, Zoning Board of Adjustment Recording Secretary,
from $60.00 to $30.00 for each meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Teague moved to sign the Personnel form to adjust
the salary for Janice Hall-Fuller, Conservation Commission Recording Secretary,
from $60.00 to $45.00 for each meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check
register and manifest in the amount of $127,972.89. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize the purchase of a 2007
GMC “3500” Sierra Truck in the amount of $24,263.00 from Fairfield Pontiac,
Cadillac, Buick, Inc. for the Recycling Facility. The Chairman is authorized to
sign the document. Seconded
by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize the purchase of a plow
for the above truck in the amount of $4,240.00 from Snowplow Sales, Inc. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 18, 2010: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of
the Selectboard meeting of March 18, 2010, as
printed. Seconded by
Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – March 23, 2010;
Planning Board Work Session – March 23, 2010 *.
*Mr. Sawyer felt that these Selectboard
meeting Minutes should make reference to the Planning Board Work Session, page
4, to state that the Selectboard takes exception to
the section on the RSA 356-B-5 Municipal Ordinances because in accordance with
the Town’s ordinance it does not allow condominiums.
ABATEMENTS:
ALDRICH, 275 Valley Road, Walpole, Map
013-019-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to
accept the Assessor’s recommendation for an Abatement for James Aldrich. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With Mr. Sawyer and Mrs. Teague in favor, the
motion was approved. Mr. Aldrich
abstained from the vote.
LAZZARO, 376 Old Keene Road, Walpole, Map
007-026-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to
accept the Assessor’s recommendation for an Abatement for John Lazzaro. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRIGAN & JACKMAN, 61
Bookseller Road, Walpole, Map 004-034-000:
Mrs. Teague moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation for an
Abatement for Corrigan & Jackman. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
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CHENEY TRUST, 32 School Street, Walpole, Map 019-056-000: Mrs.
Teague moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation for an Abatement for the
Georgiana Cheney Trust. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADAMS, 342 Valley Road, Walpole, Map 013-024-001: Mrs.
Teague moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation for an Abatement for
Robert and Christy Adams. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
PHIPPS, 11 Phipps Road, Walpole, Map 010-017-000: Mrs.
Teague moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation for an Abatement for the
Jane M. Phipps
Revocable Trust. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.
Motion passed unanimously.
REFUNDS:
PHIPPS, 11 Phipps Road, Map
010-017-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to
approve the 2009 Property Tax Refund in the amount of $1,347.49 for the Jane
Phipps Revocable Trust. Seconded by Mrs. Teague.
Motion passed unanimously.
CHENEY TRUST, 32 School Street, Map
019-056-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to
approve the 2009 Property Tax Refund in the amount of $1,593.33 for the
Georgiana Cheney Revocable Trust. Seconded by Mrs. Teague.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADAMS, 342 Valley Road, Map
013-024-001: Mr. Sawyer moved to
approve the 2009 Property Tax Refund in the amount of $932.33 for Robert Adams,
Jr. and Christy Adams. Seconded by Mrs. Teague.
Motion passed unanimously.
CORRIGAN & JACKMAN, 61 Bookseller Road, Map
004-034-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to
approve the 2009 Property Tax Refund in the amount of $861.95 for Stephen Corrigan and
Douglas Jackman.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
CARR, 24 Homestead Ave., Map
024-005-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to
approve the 2009 Property Tax Refund in the amount of $145.04 for Calvin
Carr. This is due to an over-payment of
taxes. Seconded by
Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously.
BUILDING PERMITS:
MANLEY, 519 Whitcomb Road, Walpole, Map 014-002-000: Mr.
Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-08 for Edward Manley to
construct a car port at 519 Whitcomb Road.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
WALPOLE TRASH BAGS ISSUE: The Selectboard discussed the fact that a few businesses owe the Recycling Facility for Walpole Trash Bags. There was a consensus to have Paul Colburn take care of this.
OLD BUSINESS:
SELECTBOARD LETTER TO THE NEWSPAPERS: The Selectboard read and signed the letter that will be sent to the newspapers.
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LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:
CURBSIDE PICKUP OF DEBRIS: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to forward the letter received from the NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management regarding the debris removal activity to Jim Terrell at the Highway Department.
ANNUAL TOWN FINANCIAL REPORT: Mr. Sawyer moved to sign the MS-5 Annual
Town Financial Report to the State of New Hampshire, Department of Revenue
Administration. Seconded
by Mrs. Teague. Motion passed
unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ROUTE 12 ACCIDENT SCENE: Relative to an inquiry, Mrs. Teague checked with Police Chief Hewes but he had already spoken to the North Walpole Fire Chief Hasselman. Fire Departments do have jurisdiction to do traffic control at accident scenes.
PLANNING BOARD: Mark Houghton explained the reasons for
having all new development projects connect onto the Town’s water and sewer
lines on Route 12 north of Walgreen’s to the Cold River Bridge. He feels this is necessary since the aquifer
sits under it, there is a poor water supply in that area; and local properties
do not have viable water wells.
Mrs. Teague moved that all new development on the east and west sides of Route 12 from Walgreen’s to the Cold River Bridge be required to connect to the Town’s water and sewer. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment: Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sawyer. Motion passed unanimously. The time was 10:34 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 April 1, 2010, Selectboard meeting.)