The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Presiding:        Robert Miller (Vice-Chair); James Aldrich, Henry Fletcher, Dennis Marcom, Eric Merklein, Jamie Teague (Selectboard Representative)

Alternates:      Steve Dalessio, Ed Potter, Jeff White

Recording:      Regina Borden, Recording Secretary.

These Minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the March 11, 2014, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.  There were twelve people present in the audience.

Meeting Opened:  Mr. R. Miller, Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that meetings are tape recorded therefore asked anyone that wishes to speak to identify themselves.

Roll Call:  Mr. R. Miller noted that Mr. Jeffrey Miller, Chair, was not present therefore he called upon alternate member, Mr. Jeff White, to sit on the PB in that seat.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING on January 14, 2014, and WORKSHOP SESSION on January 28, 2014:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Planning Board (PB) meeting on January 14, 2014, and the Workshop Session on January 28, 2014, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all members in favor, the Minutes were approved.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Mr. R. Miller called this Public Hearing to order at 7:06 PM.  He advised that the application was received, fees were paid, it was duly posted, published in the Keene Sentinel and abutters were notified.

AUMAND REALTY CORP. – Boundary Line Adjustment:  Tax Map #028, Lots #141, #143, and #144.  These parcels are located in the Residential-B zone.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept this application as complete.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aurelius DiBernardo, Land Surveyor with DiBernardo Associates, LLC, was present to represent the applicant, Aumand Realty Corp. in North Walpole.  This boundary line is to make 3 lots into 2 lots.  The Residential-B property is at Mountain View Road and Taylor Street.  He explained that 0.07 acres of Lot #144-1 will be annexed to Lot #143 to become one continuous lot of record and 0.17 acres of Lot #144-1 to be annexed to Lot #144 and become one continuous lot of record.

Mr. Kevin Daley questioned if the applicant intends to build on the lot.  Mr. Aldrich responded that if they are going to build on it in the future they would have to come back before the Planning Board.  There was discussion relative to the location of the warehouse and house on the Aumand owned lots.  Mr. Dalessio questioned if the subdivision conforms to the North Walpole Zoning.  Mrs. Teague confirmed that it does.  Mrs. Scott wanted to be sure that this does not represent any changes to down the hill.  Mr. DiBernardo stated that it does not.

Mr. R. Miller closed this Public Hearing at 7:16 PM.          

REGULAR MEETING:

AUMAND REALTY CORP.:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Boundary Line Adjustment for Aumand Realty Corp. as presented at this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. R. Miller advised that there is some New Business to come before the PB but they will not be voting on any of the items.  They will be presented for informational purposes.

MARK HOUGHTON:   Mr. Houghton was present on behalf of Alan Johnson.  Mr. Houghton is trying to purchase a portion of the R.N. Johnson property therefore they are proposing to subdivide off the so-called Equipment Storage Shed area which is to the north of the existing water/sewer easement right-of-way that runs down between the two buildings.  He distributed sketches of the proposed subdivision.  Mr. Houghton would like to take this portion off of the existing nine acre parcel.

Mr. Aldrich moved to schedule this for a Public Hearing during the March 11, 2014, PB meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RUDEK / POTATO BARN PROPERTY:  Attorney Tom Hanna was present to represent Stephen Rudek, owner of the so-called Potato Barn property.  Back in late 2012 they got Site Plan approval from this PB but it was subject to obtaining temporary access from Route 12 with the understanding that they were going to pursue a permanent Town road access in the future.  When they looked at the cost for a temporary access Mr. Rudek felt it didn’t make much sense to do that so they are moving forward to a permanent access.  After that decision was made they met with the Selectboard who sought legal advice.  They all agree that was needed here is for the PB to approve a Street Plat.  The reason for that is that Selectboard are not allowed to lay out Town roads where there is a PB in Town unless the PB has approved a Subdivision Plan, which they do on a routine basis.  This is not a Subdivision so what they are asking the PB to approve is a Street Plat which just shows exactly where the road will go.  He talked with Mr. Jeff Miller, who is out of town, but he wondered why they have to go through this because this road is identical to what they already approved.  However it was not a Street Plat that the PB approved and that is what Mr. Rudek needs because that is what the Selectboard need in order to lay out a road.  The Selectboard voted to lay the road out subject to getting the Street Plat approved by this PB and then subject to getting the Department of Transportation (DOT) approval on the access off of Route 12 which they fully expect to get.  Attorney Hanna requested that the PB schedule a Public Hearing when they will explain it in more detail.

The PB members discussed why another Public Hearing is needed because they previously approved the Site Plan that has not changed.  Attorney Hanna explained that they do need a Public Hearing because abutters need to be notified under the Statute.  Attorney Hanna referenced the provision in the Subdivision regulations:  Section III-(c), under Minor Subdivisions.  Mrs. Teague felt a Public Hearing will clarify this matter so there will be no questions in the future.

Mrs. Teague moved to schedule this for a Public Hearing during the March 11, 2014, PB meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SHELDON SAWYER:  Matt Phillips was representing Sheldon Sawyer.  In 2012 Mr. Sawyer did a Voluntary Merger off County Road and Pinewood Circle; Tax Map #005, Lots #004, #004-003 and #004-004.  The John Graves pond is on the edge of the road.  His intent is to give one of the lots to Mr. Phillips but to keep the other lot.  When he did this merger he did not read that “These parcels may no longer be separately transferred without subdivision approval”.

Mr. Aldrich moved to schedule this for a Public Hearing during the March 11, 2014, PB meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WILLIAM DAHER:  Mr. Daher, 1993 Trust, submitted a Voluntary Merger document for Tax Map #012, Lots #012 and #012-005.

Mrs. Teague moved to approve this Voluntary Merger for William H. Daher, 1993 Trust.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

EXCAVATION TAX and RSA 72-B:  Mr. R. Miller advised that several months ago Mrs. Mansouri, Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, was contacted by the Department of Revenue Administration and it was suggested that the PB should have in their Site Plan Checklist an item that has to do with the Timbering or Excavation of commercial or industrial development.  The PB has been discussing this over the past several months and during their Workshop Sessions.  Mr. Dalessio put some verbiage together to add it to Appendix, A Site Plan Checklist, under Section Vii, C Other, add Check #11.

Mr. Dalessio read the Proposed Change to Site Plan Review:

After:

• Plan for Stormwater Management and Erosion Control, if applicable (See Section VIII General Standards F.)

Add:

• Plan for timber/excavation in accordance with RSA 79 and RSA 72:B respectively.

A copy of Form PA-7 Notice of Intent to Cut / Form PA-38 Notice of Intent to Excavate is required to be submitted with Site Plan Application if required under RSA 79 or RSA 72:B.

Mr. Dalessio recommended that this be looked at by the Town Attorney or the Southwest Region Planning Commission as he would like to be sure that the RSAs are correct.  There was a consensus to send it to the Town Attorney for a legal opinion.  It will be voted on during the March meeting.

PLANNING COMMISSION:

Workshop Session – Reminder:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in the Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office.

ADJOURN MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 7:56 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Jennifer Kelley asked me to share this calendar of special events – which are free and open to the public.  All this is in addition to being able to find great books, CDs, DVDs audio books and very friendly staff. – Lil 

Mon. Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – 2 p.m. Knitting Club

Tues, Mar. 4th, 7 p.m., Non-Fiction Bookclub (Janet Wallach’s Desert Queen)

Wed., Mar. 5, 12, 19. 26 – 10:15 a.m. Story Time

Wed. Mar. 5th, 6:30 p.m. Spanish Conversation Group

Thurs. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, – 10 a.m., Homeschooling Group

Mon. Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31 – 10 a.m. Baby Lap Sit 

Wed. Mar. 12th, 7 p.m. Evening Classics Book Club (J.D. Salinger’s Nine Stories)

Fri. Mar. 14^th, 7 p.m. Poetry reading with Becky Skelleriou & Candace Bergstrom

Sat. Mar. 15th, 10-11:30 a.m. Writing It Down

Tues. March 18^th, 4:30 p.m. Library Trustees Meeting

Thurs, Mar. 27th, 12 p.m. Library Afternoon Book Club  ( David Eagleton’s Incognito)

Sat. Mar. 29^th, 10 a.m., Community Garden Meeting

This would seem to be the year to inaugurate an event like this.  Thank you Peggy Pschirrer for all the details. – Lil

FIRST EVER

WALPOLE WINTER FESTIVAL

SPONSORED BY THE SAVINGS BANK OF WALPOLE

WHEN:    March 2, 2014 – 1-4 pm

WHERE:   Hooper Golf Club and Hooper Institute

WHY:     Winter Fun and Games – Experience Hooper in the winter season

HOW:    Sled Races – Sled Decorating – Snow ball on a spoon races

(Bring your own sleds, snowshoes, and skis)

3 Legged Snowshoe races

Snowmobiling Safety – (Walpole Hill Hoppers)

Tractor Pull Hay Rides – (Peter Graves)

Nature Walks – (Monadnock Conservancy)

WHAT:    Hot Chocolate  –  (compliments of Burdick’s)

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Chili

Cider

All the events and food are available without charge; come have an afternoon of fun.

T-shirts, golf shirts, hats and tote bags with Save Hooper Logo will be available for sale and donations toward the Hooper Preservation Fund toward the Conservation Easement will be happily accepted.

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
JANUARY 29, 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.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated January 31, 2014, in the amount of $91,586.17. 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 25, 2014, for checks dated January 31, 2014, in the amount of $21,059.25. 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 $5,194.06 for the week ending January 25, 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:
 North Walpole Village District, January 21, 2014
The Selectboard noted the Village meeting is Tuesday, April 1, 2014

NOTICE TO CUT TIMBER:
Cut # 13-461-11-T, Richard & Judy Trow, 582 County Road, Map & Lot 005-031-003: Mr. Street moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #13-461-11-T, for Richard & Judy Trow of 582 County Road as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERAN’S CREDIT:
JAMES R PUTNAM, 101 Sand Hill Rd Map & Lot 012-044-023: Mr. Street moved to grant the Veteran’s Credit to James R Putnam, 101 Sand Hill Rd, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUNDS:
Mr. Street moved to grant Property Tax Refunds to the following owners:
 Pyrofax Gas Corp, dba Amerigas Propane, Main St, Map & Lot 027-004-001, $28.39
 Amerigas Propane, LP, 6 Industrial Dr., Map & Lot 001-003-006, $304.45
 HSBC Mortgage, (John Parrott), 44 Church St, Map & Lot 028-060-000, $14.55
The cause for the refund is an overpayment on the property tax billing. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER ABATEMENTS:
Mr. Street moved to approve a Sewer Abatement for Kasper Real Estate, 54 Main Street, Map & Lot 021-014-000 in the amount of $500.00. The cause for the abatements was from overcharges. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved

NEW BUSINESS:
SOUTHWEST REGION PLANNING COMMISSIONS WINTER MEETING: The Selectboard received an invitation to attend the Southwest Region Planning Commission’s Winter Meeting being held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. All Selectboard members and Mrs. Clough will attend.

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 6:35 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:24 PM. 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 7:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clough, Administrative Assistant

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

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
JANUARY 16, 2014

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

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

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. TIM HAYES: Mr. Hayes advised that his issue is the Hayes Road itself. After he came in about a year ago some topsoil was put on the road but it is now worse. Today the Highway Department came up and graded it. He wishes they did not push it over the stone walls. Mr. Hayes feels this topsoil needs to be removed as it will not let the water through it; it is like loam. The road has not been this bad for many years. It is a gravel road so always needs attention. He asked that the Selectboard speak to Mr. Terrell about this and then let him know what is going to happen.

BILL DAHER: Mr. Daher has concerns with the assessed value on his property. For example: the Ballam barn has not had any maintenance for many years yet it is assessed at 60% good. He can document some of the deterioration. His parcel has some sheds on it that he is thinking of demolishing. Mrs. Clough advised that he can look up the assessing criteria by going on the internet and locating it under the NH Department of Revenue Administration. Mr. Daher will take some pictures and bring them into the office to further discuss the assessment with Mrs. Clough.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated January 17, 2014, in the amount of $517,008.07. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $460,493.39 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending January 11, 2014, for checks dated January 17, 2014, in the amount of $22,496.08. 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 $5,648.04 for the week ending January 11, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 9, 2014: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of January 9, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 9, 2014: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 9, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
There were no committee reports this week.

REFUND:
BURR, Old Drewsville Road, Map & Lot #010-021-000: Mr. Street moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $993.00 to I. Tucker Burr. The cause of refund is an overpayment on the property tax billing. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT AND CERTIFICATE OF YIELD TAXES:
WINDGATE WOODLAND ASSOCIATES, Priest Road, Map & Lot #003-003-000: Mr. Street moved to approve the Warrant for the Timber Tax Levy and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed in the amount of $1,035.35 for Windgate Woodland Associates, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Household Hazardous Waste Collections Contract: Mrs. Clough talked about this with Mr. Colburn and his budget includes this figure.
Mr. Street moved to approve the Town’s participation in the 2014-2015 series of Household Hazardous Waste Collections with the City of Keene for the amount of $4,670.62. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
2012 Annual Financial Report: Mr. Street moved to approve and sign the letter, dated January 13, 2014, that confirms the Selectboard concur with the 2012 Annual Financial Report submitted by Roberts & Greene, PLLC and that the letter be sent to them. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to recess the 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 7:05 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:10 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:11 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
JANUARY 9, 2014

Selectboard Present: Whitney Aldrich, Chas Street; (Jamie Teague, Chair – late)

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called this meeting to order at 6:05 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with three people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated December 31, 2013, in the amount of $544,722.52. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $460,493.39 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated January 10, 2014, in the amount of $84,795.60. 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 December 28, 2013, for checks dated January 3, 2014, in the amount of $19,259.72. 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 $4,490.86 for the week ending December 28, 2013. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending January 04, 2014, for checks dated January 10, 2014, in the amount of $23,121.69. 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 $5,832.08. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Jamie Teague arrived at the meeting at 6:10 PM.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 19, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 19, 2013, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 19, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of December 19, 2013, 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 – December 18, 2013;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 23, 2013;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 30, 2013;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – January 7, 2014.

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 6:17 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:47 PM.

ABATEMENT:
SEWER: Chaffee Living Trust, Kilburn Street, Map & Lot #029-002-000: Mr. Street moved to grant the Notice of Sewer Abatement for Nancy Chaffee Living Trust in the amount of $707.96, as submitted. This is due to an incorrect reading on a faulty meter at 7 Kilburn Street. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WARRANTS:

SUPPLEMENTAL TAX WARRANTS:
NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE HOUSING, 10 Merchant Street – Map & Lot #028-102-000: Mr. Street moved to grant the Tax Collector’s Property Tax Supplement Warrant in the amount of $1,465.50 for the North Walpole Village Housing c/o Southwestern Community Service. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE HOUSING, 12 Kiniry Street, Map & Lot #028-011-000: Mr. Street moved to grant the Tax Collector’s Property Tax Supplement Warrant in the amount of $1,465.50 for the North Walpole Village Housing c/o Southwestern Community Service. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERAN’S CREDIT:
JANET BOWRY TRUST, Ramsey Hill Road, Map & Lot #011-007-000: Mr. Street moved to grant the Veteran’s Credit for the Janet Bowry Trust, on Ramsey Hill Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT:
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Westminster Street, Map & Lot #020-075-000: Mr. Street moved to grant approval for Building Permit No. 2014-01 for the First Congregational Church to “Renovate the 3 Story Church” at 15 Washington Street. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
LETTER FROM NH DEPT OF SAFETY, FEMA MONEY: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from the NH Department of Safety to advise that the Town will be receiving FEMA funding from the July 2013 severe storms and flooding.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
VETERAN’S CREDIT: Virginia Curley came into the meeting to discuss her Veteran’s Credit status. She asked the Selectboard to review the decision made by Mrs. Clough who determined that she did not qualify. Ms. Curley presented the Selectboard the RSA’s regarding the tax credit for their review. The
Selectboard asked Mrs. Clough to follow-up with the Department of Revenue for their opinion. Mrs. Clough will then contact Ms. Curley.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued):
NH DES APPLICATION FOR WAIVER: Mr. Street moved to approve the request for a permanent Waiver from the ENSVW1600 for the Walpole Recycling Center volunteers to be exempt from the training requirements set by the Department of Environmental Services. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

2012 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT – DRAFT: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Preliminary Audit for the year 2012. They passed over this Agenda item until the next meeting to allow time for them to read the document.

HEARING AND MEETING DATES: The Selectboard set the following Hearing and Meeting Dates:
 Formal Budget Hearing – Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 6:00 PM. Snow date – February 7, 2014, at 4:00 PM.
 Budget Meetings: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, and Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 4:30 PM.
 Selectboard Meetings will be Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM unless otherwise posted.

AUDITORS: Mrs. Clough advised that the Auditors will be here on Monday, January 13, 2014, for a preliminary audit of 2013. The full audit has been set for April 2014.

OLD BUSINESS:
LETTER FROM DANA HEMENWAY: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from Dana Hemenway and requested that Mrs. Clough give a copy to Jim Terrell. She will also follow-up with the Property Liability Trust on the insurance claim.

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 7:50 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:43 PM. 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 8:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 19, 2013

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the Walpole Town Hall with three people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated December 20, 2013, in the amount of $38,997.97. 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 December 14, 2013 for checks dated December 20, 2013, in the amount of $25,517.43. 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 $6,293.36. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 12, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 21, 2013, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard December 12, 2013, 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 the Minutes of the following meetings:
 Planning Board – December 10, 2013
 Source Water Protection – November 20, 2013

REFUNDS:
Mr. Street moved to grant Property Tax Refunds to the following owners:
 McVitty-Weber, Lucy, 217 Old Keene Rd, Map & Lot 008-009-004, $100.00
 Galloway, Scott, Derry Hill Rd, Map & Lot 009-025-000, $33.74
 Faxon, Douglas, (CT River Bank) 242 Wentworth Rd, Map & Lot 008-014-000, $300.00
 Mellish, Terrance & Jennifer, 7 Willow St, Map & Lot 029-014-000, $385.50
 Pronesti, Guy, 65 Church St, Map & Lot 028-066-000, $164.50
 Powers, Jeremy & Garrett, Naarah, 142 Valley Rd, Map & Lot 012-077-000, $121.00
 Manley, Edward, (Dovenmuehle Mortgage) 519 Whitcomb Rd, Map & Lot 014-002-000, $1402.00
The cause for the refund is an overpayment on the property tax billing. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER ABATEMENTS:
Mr. Street moved to approve the following Sewer Abatements:
 Burrows, John, 37 colonial Drive, Map & Lot 021-042-000, $184.00
 Cooke, Clifton, 25 Main St, Map & Lot 009-040-000, $385.84
The cause for the abatements was from overcharges. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Letter from DES: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letters from the Department of Environmental Services (DES) regarding the water analysis performed on the Town of Walpole public water system.
Letter from Jim and Linda Storey: The Selectboard read and acknowledged a letter received from Mr. & Mrs. Storey regarding mirror damage done to their car during winter storm plowing on December 9, 2013. The Board advised Mrs. Clough to forward the letter to Mr. Terrell so that he can contact the Storey’s.
Letter from the Jennifer Palmiotto: Ms. Palmiotto, Chair of the Source Water Protection Committee advised the Board they have recently completed their review and provided recommended provisions of the Wellhead Protection Overlay District Zoning Ordinance that was adopted in 2004 and amended in 2008. The Committee requested that the Selectboard send the revised ordinance to Southwest Regional Planning Commission for their professional review. Mr. Street moved to allow the revised ordinance be sent to Southwest Regional Planning Commission for their review. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. (c) Reputations and (d) Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real or Personal Property. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:25 PM
The regular meeting resumed at 7:40 PM. No announcements were made.

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 regular meeting resumed at 8:15 PM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clough, Administrative Assistant

Janet Clough, asked that I make sure this makes it into The Walpolean.  Glad to comply. – Lil

Ernie Vose, our town moderator, called to ask me to let everyone know that there is a public hearing on February 26 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall.  It involves changing from the Town Meeting format to follow SB2 and vote at the polls by secret ballot (as we do for the school district).  It’s an important decision so hopefully, there will be a good turn-out to hear the discussion that will enable an informed decision to be made. – Lil