The Walpolean

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

This guy from Andrea Goines says it all and who am I to argue with him? – Lil

Winter Farmers Market is this Saturday, February 15^th, at the Walpole Town Hall from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Winter weather getting you down? No idea what to do for Valentine’s Day? Local farmers and artisans will be featuring locally grown veggies, meats, and cheeses. There will be freshly baked breads and maple products. Enjoy a locally made lunch of Pulled Pork Sandwiches or Curried Lamb Kabobs. Handmade soaps, lotions and potions for your winter dry skin. Someone you love celebrating a milestone soon? Why not a locally made wool hat, scarf or gloves.

For more information about the Walpole Farmers Market you can visit their web site, http://www.walpolefarmersmarket.com, or friend them on Facebook.

Walpole thespians, Tara Sad and Ray Boas are performing Charlestown’s River Theater Company’s production of A. R. Gurney’s LOVE LETTERS. Curtain is 7 PM on Saturday, February 15th at the Walpole Town Hall. LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney is a moving play which focuses on the special life-long relationship between the two – a relationship shown solely through their lifetime of correspondence. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Suggested donation is $5 at the door on the evening of the performance. Plan to attend for a heartwarming evening.