TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
JANUARY 23, 2014

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Tegaue called this meeting to order at 6:00PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Ms. Marcia Galloway: Ms. Galloway came before Board to discuss the possibility of the Hooper Hill Hoppers’ Snowmobile Club meeting with the Walpole Conservation Commission to apply for a RTP Grant to repair a deep washout of the railroad track, which runs behind the Fletcher residence ( 004-037-000) and behind the Frye residence (004-035-000) on the Bookseller Rd. If it can be repaired, it would make an excellent trail. Ms. Galloway is also concerned that Mr. Frye’s new house might have been built on the railroad right of way. Ms. Clough will talk with Mr. Frye and research where is house was built in location to the right of way.

Cindy Westover: Ms. Westover came to the Board as Chairperson of the Walpole Old Home Days Committee. Old Home Days has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014 through Sunday, June 29, 2014. The Old Home Days Committee is seeking contributions. Ms. Westover requested that the Selectboard allow them to use the Town’s tax id number and that all checks would be made out to the Town of Walpole. The Selectboard agreed.

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 time was 6:14 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:00 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated January 17, 2014, in the amount of $12,514.62. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated January 24, 2014, in the amount of $23,835.33. 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 January 18, 2014, for checks dated January 24, 2014, in the amount of $19634.39. 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 $4,723.80 for the week ending January 18, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
 Planning Board, January 14, 2014

NOTICE TO CUT TIMBER:
Cut # 13-461-09-T, Lewis S. LaClair Trust, French Road, Map & Lot 009-028-001: Mr. Street moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #13-461-09-T, for Mr. Lewis LaClair of 331 North Road as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Cut # 13-461-10-T, Lewis S. LaClair Trust, Derry Hill, Map & Lot 009-029-002: Mr. Street moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #13-461-10-T, for Mr. Lewis LaClair, 331 North Road as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT:
KIMBERLY & THOMAS BOGAR, 286 Old Keene Rd, Map & Lot 007-025-000: Mr. Street moved to grant approval for Building Permit No. 2014-02 for Kimberly & Thomas Bogar to”Construct a 100’ x 92’ 1 Story Poll Barn” at 286 Old Keene Rd. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
LETTER FROM MICHAEL BARRE, 10 WILLOW STREET: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from Mr. Michael Barre regarding the drainage on Willow Street in North Walpole. Mrs. Clough had forwarded his letter to Mr. Jim Terrell, Highway Director, prior to this meeting. Mr. Terrell has addressed the issue several times over the past few years. He will speak with another land owner on the street and report back to the Board. Mrs. Clough will respond to Mr. Barre and advise him the draining is being looked into.

LETTER REGARDING AGRITOURISM: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from
Mr. Stephen Bennett, Mr. Spencer Bennett and Ms. Linda McGuire regarding a proposed 2014 legislative Bill, SB354. Mrs. Clough will forward the letter to NH State Representative, Tara Sad.

VILAS BRIDGE: The Selectboard reviewed email correspondence regarding the Vilas Bridge Project. Mr. Street moved to sign a letter written by the Selectboard addressed to the NH House of Representatives Public Works and Highway Committee recognizing their support of Bill 1205-FN. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The Selectboard feel the Vilas Bridge Project should be added back to the State of NH DOT 10 year plan for Cheshire County.

OLD BUSINESS:
SELECTBOARD MEETING SCHEDULE: The Selectboard set and revised their meeting schedule:
 January 30, 2014 meeting has been moved to Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM
 February 6, 2014 meeting has been changed to Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 5:00, prior to the Budget Hearing.
 There will be no weekly meeting for the week of February 9, 2014. The Board authorized Mrs. Clough to issue and sign off on payroll and accounts payable.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring, (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:42 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:29. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clough, Administrative Assistant