TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
AUGUST 7, 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 two people present in the attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated August 8, 2014, in the amount of $20,803.49. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Voided Check register in the amount of $1,100.16 (this check was not received for the week ending August 02, 2014, therefore it was voided and reissued). 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 August 02, 2014, for checks dated August 08, 2014, in the amount of $25,722.71. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,585.57, for checks dated August 08, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – July 31, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 31, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Street. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – July 31, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of July 31, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Street. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – July 24, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of July 24, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Street. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – July 29, 2014; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – August 5, 2014.
Mrs. Clough reported that the North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners was going to attend this meeting to discuss water shut-offs on properties where the owners have not paid their delinquent sewer bills however they decided to postpone their visit until after they received and reviewed a proposal and an outline from the Selectboard. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to ask Mr.
Mark Houghton to attend the next meeting to discuss this matter or to send an email with his proposal. The Selectboard discussed the option of sending the delinquent bills to Small Claims Court for collection.

VETERANS CREDIT:
ALDRICH, Valley Road, Map & Lot #013-045-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Veterans Credit for Joseph Aldrich at 427 Valley Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Street. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street in favor, the motion was approved. Mr. W. Aldrich abstained from the vote.
Mrs. Clough advised that this credit will not be effective until 2015 as the application was received after the 2014 deadline.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:
NORBACK, Old Cheshire Tpk., Map & Lot #013-020-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut #14-461-07-T, for Carolyn Norback, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LANE CONSTRUCTION, Whipple Hill Road, Map & Lot #003-002-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut #14-461-08-T, for Lane Construction, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LANE CONSTRUCTION, Whitcomb Road, Map & Lot #014-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut #14-461-09-T, for Lane Construction, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Pool Closing: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email from Justin Cassarino regarding arrangements he made to keep the pool open during the week of August 18th through August 22nd with limited hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Friday, August 22nd will be the last; he plans to have music and other fun activities. The Selectboard was in favor of this schedule.

Tennis Courts: The Selectboard advised that the tennis courts project is expected to start next week. It has been delayed due to weather conditions.

Personnel Forms: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Personnel Forms for Katherine Doyle and Jackie Rogers for pay increases. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter from SWRPC – Transportation Alternatives Program: A letter was received from the Southwest Regional Planning Commission regarding Transportation Alternatives Program. There is an opportunity to apply for grant money for sidewalks, etc. However this came in late; the deadline for applications was August 6th. A similar program was researched a few years ago. Mrs. Clough forwarded a copy to the Fall Mountain Regional School District for their information.

OLD BUSINESS:
Town Hall Painting Update: An email was received from Rohr Cook regarding painting of the Town Hall and prices for siding on the back wall. Mrs. Clough talked to Mr. Cook today and he anticipates starting the work the first week in September. Mr. Cook feels the separate roof facing the church next door needs repairs. Following a discussion, the Selectboard agreed to have all four sides of the Town Hall painted due to budgetary concerns; $23,000 for the painting, $8,500 for trim repairs and $1,000 for
specialty knives that might have to be custom made to duplicate the crown molding. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to also have Mr. Cook look at the roof and the concrete outside. Mrs. Clough pointed out that the budget also included painting the foyer and having the stairs done.

Ruggiero Processing Facility: Mr. Street felt that the email they received from the Department of Environmental Services (DES) was explanatory. It is in the State’s hands so they will look into it. Mr. Dalessio’s concern is that there is no signage at the road for the facility; he feels there should be a sign.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dalessio 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 at 6:42 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:09 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (b) Hiring. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:21 PM. No announcements were made.

OTHER BUSINESS:
DRAINAGE: Mr. Street discussed several drainage issues that include Main Street, in the area where his property is, and on Union Street. There have been many heavy rain storms recently that have caused problems throughout the Town. He recommended checking the Butternut Creek area. Mr. Dalessio will talk to Mr. Terrell about cleaning out catch basins and culverts as he plans to ride with Mr. Terrell next Monday to look at several problem areas.

TREE IN THE PARKING LOT: Mrs. Clough advised that Mr. Gallagher from the Connecticut River Bank has come into the office as he is concerned with a tree in their parking lot. The bank had given the parking lot to the Hubbard Foundation who finished the work on the lot but then gifted it to the Town in exchange for their maintenance. Mr. Adams and the bank have already paid to have some trees cut and brush removed. Mr. Dalessio pointed out that Mr. Terrell will brush hog all the brush that is now over the parking lot and get a quote on cutting the trees down. Mrs. Clough noted that Mr. Gallagher said the bank will take care of the trees but the bank would like some help from the Town. Mrs. Clough will research the records to confirm the agreement made on the parking lot.

PARK ON MAIN STREET: As a follow-up to the meeting last week, Mr. Terrell pointed out that the Highway Department was asked to maintain it when it was grass but then it became landscaped and they do not do landscaping. The Selectboard talked about the Town not being able to maintain it to the level the Hubbard Foundation would like it to be therefore they Selectboard was willing to give it back to them.
Mr. Dalessio moved to request that the Hubbard Foundation take back the 78 Main Street Park. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:44 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary