TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

APRIL 18, 2013

Selectboard Present:     Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street; Whitney Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Teague called the Selectboard meeting to order at 7:02 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with one person present in the audience.

These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

There was no public business at this meeting.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest, dated April 19, 2013, in the amount of $51,674.07.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending April 13, 2013, for checks dated April 19, 2013, for gross wages in the amount of $18,135.95.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Street moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,254.13.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 11, 2013:  Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of April 11, 2013, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – April 11, 2013:  Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 11, 2013, as printed.  The Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Teague.  She requested that a copy be forwarded to Mr. Terrell.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed the following meeting minutes:

• Walpole Fire District – February 11, 2013;
• Walpole Fire District – March 13, 2013;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – April 16, 2013;
• Walpole Planning Board – April 9, 2013.

CURRENT USE APPLICATION:

BENIK, Merriam Road, Map & Lot #003-059-000:  Mr. Street moved that the request from Peter Benik to put 10 acres of his 11.23 acres into Current Use be approved.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT:

WALLACE and CURVEN, Westminster Street, Map & Lot #020-014-000:  Mr. Street moved to approve Building Permit No. 2013-09 for Kristyn Wallace and Christofer Curven to “Demolish and Rebuild the 52’ x 51’ L shaped addition and garage currently attached to home (same footprint)”, at 48 Westminster Street.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

GALLOWAY, off Rapids Road, Map & Lot #002-012-000:  Mr. Street moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #12-461-02-T, for Jan Galloway Leclerc off Rapids Road as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS:

WATER:  Mr. Street moved to grant the following Water Abatements:

• Wellstone Associates, 5 Maplewood Circle, Map & Lot #024-014-000;  in the amount of $400.00;
• Wellstone Associates, 13 Maplewood Circle, Map & Lot #024-014-002; in the amount of $600.00;
• Wellstone Associates, 21 Maplewood Circle, Map & Lot #024-014-003; in the amount of $400.00;

Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER:  Mr. Street moved to grant the following Sewer Abatement:

• R. Kasper Real Estate, 54 Main Street, Map & Lot #021-014-000; in the amount of $225.00.

Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX:  Mr. Street moved to approve the following denials for Property Tax Abatements:

• Thayer, River Road, Map & Lot #004-001-001;
• Lester, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #001-015-004;
• Gunnerson, North Road, Map & Lot #021-030-000;
• Chickering, River Road, Map & Lot #001-019-000;
• Juris, Phipps Road, Map & Lot #010-017-000;
• Dunbar, County Road, Map & Lot #017-016-000;
• Smith, March Hill, Map & Lot #009-037-000 and Map & Lot #011-050-005;
• North Walpole Village Housing, Kinary & Merchant Streets, Map & Lot #028-011-000 and Map & Lot #028-102-000;
• Gorham, Church Street, Map & Lot #030-026-000;
• Figmic, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #005-002-005;
• Edkins, Main Street, Map & Lot #012-059-000.

Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trust Fund Administration Seminar:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a notice for a Trust Fund Administration Seminar to be held at various dates and locations.  The three Selectboard members will plan to attend the session on Wednesday, May 29^th in Concord, NH.

“Run for Boston” Request:  A memo was received from Stacie Gay to advise that she is organizing a “Run for Boston” for this Saturday.  The runners will meet on the Common at 9:00 AM and complete a 3 mile run in honor of the victims of Monday’s tragedy.  The Selectboard did not have a problem with the concept provided that she contact Police Chief Paquette to discuss the plans and route with him.

Vacation Time:  The Selectboard approved a request from Mr. Terrell to take vacation time.

Bonding for Roads:  The Selectboard talked about Bonding for Roads during the spring when the roads are posted for specific weight limits.  Consideration will also be given to attaching a note to the Intent to Cut Wood or Timber forms that the Selectboard will reserve the right to request a Bond to protect the roads.  Mr. Terrell’s name will be put on the form for his comments.

Summer Work Schedule for the Office:  Mrs. Clough talked to the Selectboard about the office employees working out a four day work week for the summer months.

Water and Sewer Collections:  Mrs. Clough distributed a list of the water and sewer collections for delinquent accounts to-date.  This is the result of shut-off notices being sent out recently.  It was noted that the Selectboard will continue to take appropriate action to collect these delinquencies.

Walpole Grange::  Mr. Street advised that the Walpole Grange Awards went well last Tuesday night.  There were 60-to-75 people in attendance.  It was a very nice event.  Honorees were recognized in seven categories.

OLD BUSINESS:

Department of Transportation Project Update:  A notice was received from J.B. Mack, Planner at the Southwest Region Planning Commission with the project ranking orders set by the Transportation Advisory Committee. The Vilas Bridge project has been moved down the list beyond the funding parameters provided by the NH DOT. Therefore, it is expected to not be on the 2015-2024 Project Evaluation List for the State of NH. The Selectboard will keep everyone posted on future decisions and will continue to fight to keep it on the list.

Appointments and Oaths: 

Conservation Commission:  Mr. Street moved that Gary Speed be re-appointed to the Walpole Conservation Commission for a three year term.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The Selectboard advised that Jan Galloway Leclerc has declined being re-appointed to the Conservation Commission therefore one position is open.

Recreation Committee:  Mr. Street moved that Kerry Pickering and Sarah Manning be re-appointed to the Walpole Recreation Committee for three year terms.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WRAP Committee:  Mr. Street moved that Dodie Ransome and Fritze Till be re-appointed to the Walpole WRAP Committee for three year terms.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Benefits for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector:   Mrs. Clough stated that she has spoken with the Town Clerk / Tax Collector, Sandra Smith regarding an attendance record.  The Town Clerk / Tax Collector position is an elected official, however she currently is in the employee’s benefit package There was a consensus of the Selectboard to have Mrs. Clough write a letter to Mrs. Smith, on behalf of the Selectboard, to state that this is required in keeping with the policy of the Town’s insurance carrier and in keeping with the policy for the other employees she should also keep a calendar of the days worked, on sick leave or on vacation.

RECESS SELCTBOARD MEETING:  Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 8:16 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8:22 PM.

Mrs. Teague called the recessed Selectboard meeting back to order.

ADJOURNMENT: 

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Street.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 8:24 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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Jamie J. Teague, Chair

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Chas G. Street

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Whitney R. Aldrich

(Note:  These are unapproved Minutes.  Corrections, if necessary, will be found in the Minutes of the April 25, 2013, Selectboard meeting.)