TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELELECTBOARD

MAY 27, 2010

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

Mr. Sawyer called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM with five people present in the audience.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

TARA SAD & TOM WINMILL – Street Lights: Mr. Winmill is a member of the TriVillage Energy Committee and wanted to investigate how street lighting throughout Drewsville, North Walpole and Walpole may be optimized to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency and to explore other ways to reduce both carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. His first step was to talk to Mrs. Clinger in the office; her opinion was to cut costs by having 44 of the outdated mercury vapor lights replaced with the energy efficient mercury sodium bulbs. These 44 bulbs (out of 200 in total) could be replaced by the electric company (National Grid), if so requested, at no charge. The Town’s bills could be reduced by turning off street lights and removing some but the issue is safety. Mr. Winmill suggested that the Selectboard set-up a committee to study the street lights. The committee could consist of the Fire Chief, Police Chief, one Selectboard member and a member of the TriVillage Energy Committee.

Mr. Aldrich came into the meeting. Mr. Winmill had drafted a letter to be sent to National Grid from the Selectboard to obtain information to assist in their investigation. He left a copy of his report with the Selectboard.

Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize sending the letter to National Grid. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Mr. Sawyer moved to set-up a committee to work with the TriVillage Energy Committee to be composed of one representative from the following: Fire Department, Police Department, Selectboard member and TriVillage Energy Committee member. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Tara Sad noted that Jamie Teague is the liaison between the Selectboard and the Committee therefore she might be willing to represent the Selectboard. Mr. Winmill explained that they need people to communicate. Mr. Sawyer felt that each department should designate their representative.

Mr. Sawyer moved to have Mrs. Clough call National Grid to request that all of the 44 light bulbs be changed to mercury sodium. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

HOOPER GOLF CLUB: Jeff Miller advised that the Golf Club would like to plant a buffer of lilacs or a hedge between the golf course area and the Hooper Cottage as the fence is on their tee area. If the renters would be willing to move the fence closer to the cottage it would allow them to put up the buffer where the lilacs used to be; it is a safety issue. Some golf club members would be willing to move the fence (which is very nice) if the renters were agreeable. If the tenants are agreeable it won’t cost the Town anything. Mr. Sawyer noted that the Selectboard will take this under consideration.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $26,032.69. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

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Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the supplemental Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $97.20 for Planning Board postage. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the voided check register for check No. 055694 in the amount of $75.00. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending May 22, 2010 for checks dated May 28, 2010, for gross wages in the amount of $17,789.88 or net wages in the amount of $9,388.94. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,002.18. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 20, 2010: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 20, 2010, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

· North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – May 25, 2010.

BUILDING PERMIT:

McGUIRK, 167 Valley Road, Map & Lot # 013-015-000: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2010-22 for Elise McGuirk to Destruct (fill in) an in-ground swimming pool. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Mr. Sawyer moved that the in-ground pool was filled-in before April 1^st, 2010, so the assessment will be adjusted to reflect this change. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

PETE’S STAND: John Janiszyn is concerned about the disruption that will occur while the Tractor Supply water line is going in right in front of Pete’s Stand. Mr. Sawyer recommended that Mr. Janiszyn contact Mark Houghton about the project and the timetable.

BATHROOM PAINTING: Mrs. Clough noted that since there is paint left over from the downstairs office space she suggested having the lady’s bathroom walls painted. The Selectboard approved this request and that it be charged to maintenance; if Jerry Brady cannot do it they authorized hiring someone else.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: Mrs. Clough received an email from someone who is working toward an Eagle Scout project. He thought a good project might be to do some sort of flower arrangement/ garden/ walkway project in the Common near the Bandstand and monument. Mrs. Clough replied that a full Board would not be present at this meeting so it might be better to wait another week. The Selectboard did not feel that plantings in the Common would be a good project but they agreed to try to find

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a different project; maybe something at the Recycling Center. Mrs. Clough was asked to talk to Mr. Colburn and Mr. Terrell about it.

TOWN HALL – Second Floor: Mr. Boas talked to Mrs. Clough about a mess upstairs that he felt the weatherization people left so they should come back to clean it up. It was noted that they will be back in about a month to do more work upstairs. After Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Aldrich did an inspection of the second floor they asked Mrs. Clough to contact Mr. Boas to advise that they would like a formal complaint from him.

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

JANET CLOUGH – Time Off Request: Mr. Sawyer moved to grant permission for Janet Clough to take Friday, May 28^th, Thursday, June 24^th and Monday, June 28^th, 2010, off. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Adjournment:

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 9:02 PM.

MEETING OF THE HOOPER TRUSTEES

Mr. Aldrich called the meeting of the Hooper Trustees to order at 9:03 PM.

HOOPER PROPERTY: Mr. Sawyer felt the Selectboard should set another date for the Hooper Property Study Committee to meet. After suggesting a few dates it was agreed to try having the meeting on Thursday, June 24^th in the morning. Mrs. Clough will check with the other members to see if they will be available.

Adjournment:

Mr. Sawyer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. The time was 9:09 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 June 3, 2010, Selectboard meeting.)