Thanks Janet Clough for putting The Walpolean closer to the top of your “To Do” list.  I’m sure with elections and Town Meeting right around the corner, you have many more pressing things on that list! – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were three people in attendance. These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $54,305.05 for checks dated February 27, 2015. 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 21, 2015, in the amount of $22,711.46 for checks dated February 27, 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 $5,675.93 for the week ending February 21, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – February 19, 2015: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of February 19, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – February 19, 2015: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of February 19, 2015, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

 Zoning Board of Adjustment – February 18, 2015;

 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 24, 2015.

VETERANS’ CREDIT:

NICHOLS, Burrows Lane, Map & Lot #012-055-009: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Veteran’s Credit for Ernest Nichols on Burrows Lane. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS: NOTICE FROM THE STATE OF NH,

Re: NH Route 12 Pavement: A notice was received from the State of New Hampshire to advise that there will be a pre-construction conference for the Charlestown, Claremont and Walpole Pavement Rehabilitation on NH Route 12 at District 4, Base Hill Road, Swanzey in the Conference Room on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Mrs. Clough forwarded copies to Ms. Cheryl Mayberry and Mr. Jim Terrell. A copy will be given to Police Chief Paquette as it might involve their Special Detail.

LETTER FROM NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), Re: Bridges:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the NH DOT regarding the Interim Inspection of Municipally Owned Bridges. The two Walpole bridges are: 1) Main Street over Old Mill Pond Brook; and 2) Wentworth Road over Houghton Brook. A copy was given to Mr. Terrell who will discuss this with the Selectboard at a future meeting.

POLICE GRANT: A notice was received from the NH Highway Safety Agency regarding the FY2016 Financial Assistance. Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize Police Chief Paquette to apply for the Grant. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER FROM NH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), Re: Vilas Bridge: A letter was received from the NH DOT relative to the Rehabilitation of the Vilas Bridge. The bridge is not presently included in NH’s 10-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2015-2024 however this plan will be updated during the coming year. There will be ample opportunity for public input during this biennial evaluation of transportation priorities and the 10-Year Plan update.

LETTER FROM SOUTHWEST REGION PLANNING COMMISSION (SWRPC), Re: Ten Year Plan: A letter was received from J.B. Mack, Principal Planner at SWRPC, regarding the NH 2017-2026 Ten Year Plan, Transportation Improvement Projects as well as the Southwest Region Transportation Projects listed in current fiscal year 2015-2024 Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan. This list includes: Walpole-Charlestown, for Reconstruction from Main Street in Walpole to NH 12A in Charlestown; Remove concrete base, add shoulders and improve drainage. As a first step Mr. Mack recommended that the Selectboard review the list and respond to the three questions in his letter by March 20, 2015. Mr. Mack will attend a Selectboard meeting next week if they would like to talk to him about this list. Mr. Dalessio will go on-line and add the Vilas Bridge.

OLD BUSINESS: BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM: At the last meeting the Selectboard agreed to support the SWRPC Brownfields Assessment Program for the former Central Plating site at 12 Westminster Street. Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the letter of support to Mr. Mack. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

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 6:32 PM. The regular meeting resumed at 6:40 PM.

OLD BUSINESS (Continued): TOWN REPORTS: Mrs. Clough hopes the Town Reports will be ready to be picked-up tomorrow.

TOWN TREASURER: Mr. Boas will prepare a two page 2014 Treasurer’s report that will be passed out at Town Meeting.

TOWN SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ORDINANCE – Changes: Mr. Dalessio suggested that a few copies be made in case somebody comes into the office to ask for one.

FAIRPOINT: Mrs. Clough received an email from FairPoint with a map of all the poles therefore the Selectboard needs to schedule a Public Hearing for the Pole License. If possible, this Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 12th, 2015, at 6:00 PM.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary