Thanks to Janet we are almost up to date.  (There should have been a meeting last week but the minutes may not be ready as yet.) – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Selectboard Present: Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street; Whitney Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Teague called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with three people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

The Selectboard observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Joe Dion who will surely be missed. They expressed appreciation, on behalf of the Town’s people, for all his efforts and time spent as a Trustee of Trust Funds and for his work on various committees and projects.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MYRA MANSOURI: Mrs. Mansouri explained that the Zoning Board of Adjustment secretary’s salary line will be over-spent at the end of the year. The issue has been extra time spent on Westmoreland and the gravel pit. She distributed copies of an email from Mary Pinkham-Langer from the Department of Revenue Administration regarding Excavations – Regulations and Taxation. Mrs. Clough billed Attorney Rebecca Wagner but she called to ask where the figures came from and where Mrs. Clough got the authority to bill her for time and copies of records. Mrs. Teague noted it is found in the RSAs; they can charge for time if it is a law suit. The time being billed is for the research being done and copies being made by Mrs. Mansouri, Mr. Vose and Ms. Blaine in connection with the gravel pit matter.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated November 8, 2013 in the amount of $22,358.58. 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 November 2, 2013, for checks dated November 8, 2013, in the amount of $20,818.39. 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 $4,767.48. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 24, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the October 24, 2013, Selectboard meeting, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 24, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the October 24, 2013, Non-Public Selectboard session, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 30, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the October 30, 2013, Selectboard meeting, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Street and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this meeting.
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NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – October 30, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the October 30, 2013, Non-Public Selectboard session #1, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Street and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this session.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – October 30, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the October 30, 2013, Non-Public Selectboard session #2, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Street and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this session.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed the following meeting minutes:
 Walpole Recreation Committee – November 3, 2013;
 Trustees of Trust Funds – October 8, 2013;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – October 22, 2013;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – October 29, 2013; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 5, 2013.

BUILDING PERMIT:
GRAVES, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #001-016-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-34 for George Graves to “Construct a winter sand shed” at 834 Wentworth Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition Invitation: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an invitation to a special screening of “A Place At The Table” at The Colonial Theatre on Sunday, November 17th at 1:00 PM that is sponsored by the Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition, a regional collaboration of over twenty-five organizations. This notice will be posted on the Town Hall bulletin board.
November and December Meeting Schedule:
November 28, 2013, Selectboard Meeting: Mr. Aldrich moved to cancel the November 28, 2013, Selectboard meeting as it falls on Thanksgiving Day. The Administrative Assistant was authorized to do the Payroll and Accounts Payable. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The Selectboard set the following Schedule for their meetings in November and December 2013:
 Thursday, November 14, 2013 – 6:00 PM
 Thursday, November 21, 2013 – 6:00 PM
 Thursday, December 05, 2013 – 6:00 PM
 Thursday, December 12, 2013 – 6:00 PM
 Thursday, December 19, 2013 – 6:00 PM.
There will not be a Selectboard meeting during the week of December 23rd through December 27th, 2013, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
There will be a Holiday Celebration and Appreciation Night on Saturday Evening, November 30th, 2013, for all Town employees, Board/Committee members and their guests.
The Budget meeting schedule will be set next week.

OLD BUSINESS:
Letter From Curtis Congdon: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Curtis and Elizabeth Congdon. A copy of the letter, along with their request, will be given to Jim Terrell, Road Agent.

Meeting at the Hayes Property: The Selectboard will meet at the Town Hall next Monday at 10:00 AM to do a site visit at the Hayes property. Mrs. Clough was asked to let Jim Terrell know of their plans.

Town Hall Building: Mrs. Clough reported that during the last storm there was a leak in a different area of the Town Hall. She called Rohr Cook to check on the roof and he discovered that a window in the cupola area was put in backwards so the rain came in. Mr. Cook came back today to do the repairs.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. (c) Reputations and (d) Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real or Personal Property. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 5:10 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 5:35 PM. No announcements were made.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street 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 regular meeting resumed at 5:51 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 5:52 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary