TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JUNE 13, 2013

Selectboard Present: Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street, Whitney Aldrich
CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Teague called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
PAUL COLBURN: Mr. Colburn distributed copies of monthly reports on “Dairy Weight Report and 5 Year to Date Comparison” and the “2013 Summary Monthly Comparison 4th Month Ending April 30, 2013”. Many items are down slightly. He reported that they continue to work on the George Watkins Memorial Garden. He thanked the Highway Department for putting surpac around the burn pit; they built it back up. Mr. Colburn felt they should look into re-building the metal parts at the burn pit as the State has not yet set a date when the rules will be changed. The employees and Mr. Colburn went to the Recycling Conference. One of the items discussed at the conference was the fact that there is a new product that they will begin to collect; it is gable cartons that can be put in with the mixed paper. The building was built for the glass crusher but they need a door. LaValley’s donated some insulation and Matt’s Painting and Drywall donated sheetrock. Last month they shipped a load of cardboard, mixed metals and two loads of redeemable containers. Mr. Colburn will be visiting the Chesterfield Recycling Center on a Wednesday in the near future.
POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL PAQUETTE: Chief Paquette distributed copies of his Monthly Activity Report for May 2013. There were 10 Arrests; 3 Traffic Crashes; 13 Incidents; and 111 Calls for Help. The department is currently working on numerous investigations. Chief Paquette has sent two officers to become forensic interviewers as well as rifle instructors and armors. They continue to utilize the Radar Traffic Grant to combat speeders on State roads. He was proud to announce that a Walpole Officer instructed their first D.A.R.E. program at the Walpole Junior High as the students graduated the program on June 11th, 2013. It was a great group of kids and they took the program seriously.
Chief Paquette advised that the front deck on the Police Station was refurbished except for the staining. The new cruiser will be here in 2-to-3 weeks but it will be the end of July before it is on the road as the lights and other equipment will need to be installed. The county is trying to repair the radio reception by making changes on the repeaters. Chief Paquette would like to buy one of the new radios in the fall and a second one next year for the cruisers. It is a safety issue for better communication. The Selectboard approved some vacation time for Chief Paquette.
Mr. Street moved to adopt the Town of Walpole Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance as submitted by Chief Paquette and reviewed by Attorney Hockensmith to be effective on June 13, 2013. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated June 14, 2013, in the amount of $61,316.96. 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 June 8, 2013, for checks dated June 14, 2013, for gross wages in the amount of $17,243.15. 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 $3,975.38. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 6, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of June 6, 2013, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – June 6, 2013: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 6, 2013, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the following meeting minutes:
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – June 4, 2013; and
 Planning Board Workshop – May 28, 2013.
BUILDING PERMIT:
PALMIOTTO, 66 Elm Street, Map & Lot #019-025-000: Mr. Street moved to approve Building Permit No. 2013-18 for Jennifer O. Palmiotto and Peter A. Palmiotto to “Remove the back story section of the home and rebuild a new 16’ x 24’ 2 story addition”, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
WARRANTS:
WALPOLE SPRINKLER / WATER FEES: Mr. Street moved to approve the Walpole Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Sprinkler / Water Fees in the amount of $3,900.00. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL TAX WARRANT, DENTON, Union Street, Map & Lot #019-045-001: Mr. Street moved to approve the Tax Collector’s Property Tax Supplement Warrant for Geoffrey H. Denton at 16 Union Street in the amount of $3,727.61. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
WEB SITE: Following a discussion on finishing the work to up-grade the web site, the Selectboard authorized Mrs. Clough to ask the Pellerin’s, who began the work, if they have time to do more work on the up-grade and to offer compensation for their time. If they are unable to do so, Mrs. Clough will find someone who is qualified to do the project. Mrs. Clough has been posting meeting minutes as well as other information but, due to time constraints, not all the data on the departments is up-to-date.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations and (a) Personnel. Mr. Street seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:55 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 9:19 PM. No announcements were made.
RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 9:21 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 9:27 PM. No announcements were made.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 9:29 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 June 20, 2013, Selectboard meeting.)