TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
APRIL 10, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair), Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:15 PM. No announcements were made.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. PAUL COLBURN – Recycling Facility: Mr. Colburn distributed copies of the “2014 Summary Quarterly Comparison – 1st Quarter ending 3/31/2014” worksheet. He is forecasting that this year should be close to $25,000; the average year-to-date figure is $5,514.00. He also distributed the “Daily Weight Report and 5 Year to Date Comparison” worksheet. The totals year-to-date show that they are down about 50 tons for everything and that has been the trend. Mr. Colburn explained that recyclables have been down. Newspapers are dropping; they are not as big as they used to be and some people now read them on-line. They are hoping more people will separate their recyclables from the trash. The Highway Department took their sand pile. He purchased a platform ladder with a railing for people when they are feeding the baler; they had been using a step ladder that was not safe and it was more difficult to perform the operation. It did not come out of their budget; it is new equipment. They are installing plywood and painting the walls of the building when they have time. This is at no cost to the Town. The building was built 20 years ago; they are doing what they can to preserve it. The biggest part is the back as it is shaded so they might have to get some more plywood. The reuse shed is opening up. Mr. Colburn is working on an Operating Plan and a Closure Plan. He might have to get a program set-up for training the volunteers. The same regulations will still apply for the burn pit. If both the House and Senate pass the Paint Bill he would be interested in having Walpole be a satellite location.

POLICE CHIEF MIKE PAQUETTE: Chief Paquette advised that the Police Department has been having problems with their computers for the past several years. Walmart had donated all the work stations. They have had a lot of down time but the department cannot be down as their reports need to be done in a timely manner. He has been talking with All Service about a lease program and they submitted a quote. Right now they are checking to see if they can move some programs over to the new equipment. Mr. Aldrich pointed out that there is money in the budget for new computers. There was discussion relative to the type of equipment that would be provided under the lease program. Mr. Dalessio felt the contract should contain a clause that the computers will work with the software that they are using. There was a consensus to have Mr. Dalessio contact the IT person at All Service to be sure the department will be getting what they need to get and keep the system up and running.
Chief Paquette displayed a plan on how he would like to re-arrange the rooms to accommodate the department for a better working environment. He is trying to professionalize the building and equipment. He estimates it will cost approximately $2,800 to do it all; it can be taken out of his basic General Equipment budget. The Selectboard approved this request.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated April 11, 2014, in the amount of $53,115.90. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending April 5, 2014, for checks dated April 11, 2014, in the amount of $18,609.60. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,232.67. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 3, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 3, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Street abstained as he was not present.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:
MERRIAM FARM, INC. Map & Lot #003-050-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, # 14-461-01-T, for Merriam Farm, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS – Property Tax:
HEALY, Route 12, Map & Lot #026-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to deny this request for a Property Tax Abatement by Mr. Healy as recommended by Avitar Associates, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT & CERTIFICATIONS OF YIELD TAXES ASSESSED:
JOHNSON, Map & Lot #012-044-500 – #13-461-08-T
MERRIAM FARM, INC., Map & Lot #003-050-000 – #13-461-06-T
Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for Timber Tax Levy and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed as follows:
 Alan W. Johnson c/o RN Johnson, Inc. in the amount of $297.41 and
 Merriam Farm, Inc. / David Keuralainen, President, in the amount of $3,163.61
Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
ELEVATOR REPAIRS: Mrs. Clough reported that State notified the office that the elevator was not inspected; it needs to be done every year by January 31st. The Otis Elevator Company was contacted to make the inspection but it needs some repairs. Therefore they will be coming in to repair the heat detectors in the machine room and top of shaft to activate the battery lowering. Countryside Alarm Company will be present when the repairs are being made.

OLD KEENE ROAD BY WILSON ROAD: Mr. Aldrich attended the Conservation Commission meeting last Monday night. Alicia Flammia talked to him about a culvert near the Old Keene Road by Wilson Road that goes to the stream. There is a big gully. Her concern is that it is getting to be like Wentworth Road. Mr. Aldrich looked at it on Tuesday. The Highway Department is aware of it and is watching it.

OLD BUSINESS:
ROAD DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP: Mr. Dalessio had drafted a letter in response to Mr. Alabbadi’s concern about the condition of the Whipple Hill Road. There was a consensus that the letter should be signed and mailed out.

WEBSITE: There was discussion relative to work done in the past in trying to get the Website up and running. Mr. Dalessio volunteered to work with Mrs. Clough on this.

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. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:52 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:57 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:
QUIT CLAIM DEED: The Selectboard signed the Quit Claim Deed to transfer Map #008, Lot #060-000 consisting of approximately .29 acres from the Town of Walpole to the Trustees of the George L. Hooper Trust. This will be conveyed to the Town Attorney to be filed at the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary