TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:20 PM. He advised that meetings are tape recorded therefore asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were six people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
JB MACK, Southwestern Regional Planning Commission (SWRPC): Mr. Mack from the SWRPC was present to discuss the Southwest Region Brownfields Assessment Program that has been available for about ten years. Mr. Kimball had approached them recently about the program as he is interested in purchasing the former Central Plating Site at 12 Westminster Street for an office building. SWRPC took on this program as they are looking for ways to address environmental issues plus economic development as it will get properties back on the tax rolls, make improvements and create new jobs. It opens the door to other sources of grants. This program is free to the towns unless the town was to take on the property themselves. He distributed copies of the Site Selection Criteria and a brochure on the program. He is here tonight to get the support of the Town for this program; they ask for a letter of support from the town just stating that they think this is a good idea. Mr. Mack has not yet talked to the property owner but if he says “yes” they can move forward with the assessment. There was discussion relative to the history of the property that included when the EPA went over that property several years ago but the Town did not get a report. The Selectboard and Mrs. Mansouri, on behalf of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, feel this is a good option for the property.
Mr. Aldrich moved to send a letter to the SWRPC to support their Brownfields Assessment Program for the former Central Plating Site at 12 Westminster Street. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $502,297.85 for checks dated February 20, 2015. This includes a monthly payment in the amount of $488,319.18 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District. 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 February 14, 2015, in the amount of $24,531.53 for checks dated February 20, 2015. 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 $6,100.63 for the week ending February 14, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – February 12, 2015: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of February 12, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
 Conservation Commission – February 16, 2015;
 Planning Board – February 10, 2015;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 10, 2015;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 17, 2015.

NEW BUSINESS:
PERSONNEL FORM – Police Department: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the recommendation of Police Chief Paquette to hire Dean Wright as a part-time police officer to be effective on February 24, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SAVINGS BANK OF WALPOLE “Concert on the Green Request”: A request was received from the Savings Bank of Walpole to use the Town Common for their 2015 concerts on consecutive Sunday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm and concluding at 8:00 pm. The first concert will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2015 and then every Sunday thereafter through August 16, 2015.
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve this request from the Savings Bank of Walpole to use the Town Common for their 2015 concerts. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The Selectboard further agreed to waive all fees for these events. The Town Hall will be open for use of the bathroom facilities.

MS-6: The MS-6 form is the Budget of the Town as reported to the NH Department of Revenue Administration. Mr. Dalessio moved to accept and sign the MS-6 report as presented. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard 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 at 7:02 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:24 PM.

OLD BUSINESS:
WALPOLE PLAYERS: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept and sign the letter to the Walpole Players with regards to posters on the walls. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary