TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Selectboard Present: Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street; Whitney Aldrich
CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Teague called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
PAUL COLBURN – Recycling Facility: Mr. Colburn reported that he has been doing research on options due to the short notice regarding the closing of Wheelabrator. He explained what some of the options were and the costs that would be incurred for hauling and disposal fees. Recently Gary’s Disposal was bought out by Cascella Waste. Mr. Colburn distributed a copy of the letter received from the Northeast Resource Recovery Association outlining their proposal for MSW and C&D Hauling and Disposal. He felt they need to move quickly on this.
Mr. Street moved to enter into a three year agreement with Northeast Resource Recovery Association to send all of Walpole’s municipal solid waste, construction and demolition, and scrap metals to be effective on or about September 20, 2013. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
DRAINAGE ISSUE: Mr. Aldrich advised that the Town will be saving money by dumping ash and concrete that has been dug out of any areas in his back yard. He lives at 60 Homestead Avenue where an area on the property was very recently under-mined by a malfunctioning drainage area. If it is not filled in soon and gets bigger he will lose a very old large tree.
POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL PAQUETTE: Police Chief Paquette reported that last week they had an influx of burglaries in North Walpole. They are also working on felonies. They all take a lot of time doing investigations and the paperwork. He advised that three weeks ago the radio in the Tahoe cruiser broke. The radios are guaranteed for nine years but they are eleven years old. Parts are no longer available. New radios cost $4,800 as he is looking for a dual band. The Selectboard approved having Chief Paquette purchase two new radios as they are a safety issue for the department.
Relative to cleaning the cruisers after some people that were arrested get sick, are bruised, cut, etc. many other town departments call in ServPro and they charge the people responsible but initially the towns pay for the service. The Walpole officers are tired of cleaning the cruisers following some transports. Following a discussion, there was a consensus of the Selectboard that if they have a really bad incident in the cruiser they can use their judgment as to whether they call in ServPro or clean it themselves.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 6:58 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:17 PM. No announcements were made.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated September 06, 2013, in the amount of $73,743.67. 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 August 31, 2013, for checks dated September 06, 2013, in the amount of $21,183.41. 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 $4,844.36. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):
Bruce Labelle: Mr. Labelle pointed out that he had not heard from the Selectboard following their discussion that a site visit would be scheduled for them to look at the damage to his property. Mrs. Teague advised that they were waiting for Mr. Terrell to get caught up but they have scheduled several site visits for September 11th. They plan to start at 8:30 AM but are waiting for the exact schedule. They never had as much reported damage as this year therefore they plan to look at several properties that day. Mrs. Clough will speak with Mr. Terrell on Monday and will contact everyone on the list with an approximate time.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 29, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of August 29, 2013, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PUBLIC HEARING – August 29, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing of August 29, 2013, as printed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. 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 – August 27, 2013; and
- North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – September 3, 2013.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request for the FM Educational Endowment Association: The Selectboard discussed a request from the Fall Mountain Educational Endowment Association and they are deferring the decision to the Administrative Assistant.
Meeting Schedule: The Selectboard set the following meeting schedule for the rest of September and all of October:
September 12, 2013 – 6:00 PM October 03, 2013 – 6:00 PM
September 19, 2013 – 6:00 PM October 10, 2013 – 6:00 PM
September 26, 2013 – 6:00 PM October 17, 2013 – 6:00 PM
October 24, 2013 – 6:00 PM
The Thursday, October 31st meeting (Halloween) will be moved to Wednesday, October 30th, 2013, at 6:00 PM
Employee’s Holiday Party: The Selectboard set the date for the Employee’s Holiday Party for Saturday, November 30, 2013.
Letter from Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sheriff Eliezer Rivera of the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Rivera would like the opportunity to stop by and introduce himself. The Selectboard agreed that October 3, 2013, during their regular meeting time will be confirmed.
Letter from the Walpole Source Water Protection Committee: The Selectboard received a letter from Jennifer Palmiotto, Chair, of the Walpole Source Water Protection Committee. They are requesting funds to promptly develop a map or a combination of maps which clearly illustrate the location and extent of Walpole’s Zoning /Districts. The Selectboard advised that their request is so noted and they will get a price to see what they can do as it is not a budgeted item.
Bridge Deficiency Letter: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from the NH Department of Transportation regarding the Main Street over Old Mill Pond Brook bridge deficiency. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to do a follow-up to see what needs to be done.
OLD BUSINESS:
Meeting with North Walpole Village Commissioners: The Selectboard will be meeting with the North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners during their meeting on September 17th, at 7:00 PM in North Walpole to discuss several issues.
DRA Approvals for Emergency Expenditures: The Selectboard was pleased to announce that the Department of Revenue Administration approved both of their requested Emergency Expenditures pursuant to RSA 32:11. The first approval was for $75,000 for storm damages out of the Unreserved Fund Balance. The second approval was for the Water and Sewer Department operations unintentionally not included in the 2013 operating budget.
RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to recess the Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:51 PM
SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued)
Mrs. Teague called the recessed Selectboard meeting back to order at 7:56 PM.
PERSONNEL: Mr. Street moved to approve hiring Elaine Heleen for 15-to-20 hours a week to do the Accounts Payables and Payroll. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:01 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections, if necessary, will be found in the Minutes of the September 12, 2013, Selectboard meeting.)
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