The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

PO Box 729

Walpole, NH 03608 

AGENDA

MEETING DATE AND LOCATION:

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall Meeting Room.

Open Meeting:

1.  Roll Call – Designate Alternates;
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on December 10, 2013.

Public Hearings:

1.  There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.

New Business:

1.  Boundary Line Adjustment:  Aumand Realty Corporation in North Walpole.
2. Minor Subdivision:  Thomas Bognar.
3. Well Head Protection Ordinance:  Up-Dating of Maps – River Well and Watkins Hill Well.

Old Business:

Other Business:

Planning Commission:

1.  Workshop Session – Reminder:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, in the Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office.

Adjourn Meeting:

With all the holiday excitement you may have forgotten, but Lyn Cooke asked me to remind you of a special evening coming up.  These local, prominent poets will be at the Walpole Town Library and the library trustees hope for a turnout of local citizens that will demonstrate our appreciation of their talents. By the way, she also asked that I stress that refreshments will be served! – Lil

Mark your calendars for an evening of mid-winter poetry at the Walpole Library, on Friday January 10^th at 7 p.m.   The poets include:

• James Fowler, a 25-year Navy veteran, first became fascinated with Japanese poetry forms while stationed overseas.  Fowler, who now teaches poetry at the Village Bookstore in Bellows Falls, will be reading works that reflect various Japanese poetic traditions, including prose poems, free verse and strict iambic forms.

• Martha Carlson-Bradley has published five collections of poetry.  She’ll be reading from her most recent book, Sea Called Fruitfulness (WordTech Editions, 2013), which was inspired by a 1651 map of the Moon.

• Patricia Fargnoli,  the New Hampshire Poet Laureate from 2006-2009,  has published seven collections of poetry.  She’ll be reading selections from her latest book , Winter (Hobblebush Books, 2013) which explores the nature of winter, a time of looking to the beauties of nature, of memory, of spiritual contemplation.

• Kathleen Fagley’s chapbook, How You Came to Me, was published in July 2012 by Finishing Line Press as a finalist in the New Women’s Voices Series.  She has had poetry published in The Stillwater Review, Memoir Journal, Cutthroat, The Comstock Review and others.

The reading is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.  For more information, call the library at 756-9806.

Thanks to Stacie Gay and Krystyna Marcom I now know that it is Bruce Bickford we have to thank for the skating rink.  When I drove by yesterday I was amazed to see that even after a day of 40 degree weather on Monday, the rink was smooth as glass.   I may no longer be a skater but I sure can appreciate good work when I see it.  Thank you, Bruce. – Lil

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, November 25, 2013

6:30 PM

Chair Henry called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Andy Collins Linda Christie Lil DeCoste, Jim Elsesser and Gabe St. Pierre. Lori Landry, Jamie Teague and Simon Pierpont were also in attendance.

Motion: (Christie/St. Pierre) to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2013 Public Session.  Passed-Unanimously

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2013 Non-Public Session. Passed Unanimously

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Simon Pierpont, Student Representative reported that 6 selected students would be participating in the Granite State Challenge. The event will be televised and scheduled for filming to begin in January. Fall Mountain’s first opponent will be Keene High School.

Brandon Hill, Teacher Representative provided the board with an update on the happenings throughout the district.

Lil DeCoste reported that the PD Committee has secured a speaker for the August workshop.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry and Business Administrator, Jamie Teague presented an overview of the proposed budget. Each attendance area principal provided a brief explanation of their portion of the budget.

Gail Rowe also reported that a recent inspection from the Fire Marshall has resulted in a mandatory removal of the stove at Acworth School. Jamie Teague explained that a complete list of requirements would be brought forward at the next meeting.

Jamie Teague explained that bids for installation of a new pump house, water supply entrance and sprinkler system for Sarah Porter School and a new pump house and water supply entrance for the Fall Mountain Regional High School also to include update of existing sprinkler system to meet industry standards, have been posted and are due in by Dec. 6^th.

Andy Collins commends the administration for their work and efforts on designing a budget that is reasonable.

He explained that this budget is drastically different than the one that they started with, understanding that cuts needed to be made.

Linda Christie echoes Mr. Collins commendation and stated that she is very pleased with the result.

A further discussion ensued regarding enrollment figures and class sizes.

OLD BUSINESS

Jamie Teague explained to the board that the previously discussed solar grant did not come through. However a 100,000 grant for biomass system has been awarded through the NH PUC. The district is still working on a plan with EEI. They will be presenting the project options for energy efficiency systems on December 9, 2013.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve a co-curricular contract for Heidi Plummer, Vilas Spirit Coach and Scott Bardis, Vilas Girls Basketball Coach. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to accept the resignation of Roger Wilbur, Bus Driver, effective November 27, 2013. Passed unanimously, with gratitude.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to accept the resignation, with gratitude, of Nicholas MacLeay, Payroll Assistant, Central Office effective December 6, 2013. Passed unanimously, with gratitude.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy EEA-STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy JFAB-ADMISSION OF TUITION STUDENTS AND NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy JH-STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept amended policy JLCJ-CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES for second reading and adoption. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending November 25, 2013. Passed unanimously.

Payroll                                   $676,033.48

Accounts Payable               $542,079.94

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A: 3(a) (c) to discuss a personnel issue. Passed unanimously.

Following an affirmative roll call vote, the Board entered non-public session at 8:45 PM.

The Board exited non-public session at 9:12 PM and immediately adjourned.

Motion: (Streeter/Henry) to adjourn the meeting.  Passed unanimously.

Janet and I got a little behind again.  Rather than load the Inbox for subscribers, I am taking the liberty to bundle these together.  Trust that you will not only understand, you will appreciate it. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
NOVEMBER 14, 2013

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called this meeting to order at 6:07 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with five people present in the audience. He mentioned that Mrs. Teague would be late.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated November 15, 2013, in the amount of $79,438.96. 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 November 9, 2013, for checks dated November 15, 2013, in the amount of $18,931.75. 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 $4,342.55. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 7, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of November 7, 2013, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 7, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of November 7, 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 following meeting minutes:
 Planning Board Workshop – October 22, 2013; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 12, 2013.

NEW BUSINESS:
Forest Fire Bill: Mr. Street moved to approve payment of the Forest Fire Report/Bill for William E. Houghton, Fire Warden, for issuing 440 Burn Permits at $2.00 each for a total of $880.00. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
PAUL COLBURN – Recycling Center: Mr. Colburn distributed and explained the figures on a chart for the 2013 Summary Monthly Comparison – 10th Month Ending 10/31/13. To-date 2013 is over 2012 by 4.27%. He also distributed and explained the figures on a chart for the Daily Weight Report and 5 Year to Date Comparison. Depending on the recyclable item the prices are trending both up and down. Plastic is up a little, aluminum is way down, steel cans is the highest rate but paper is flat right now.
Mrs. Teague came into the meeting.
The glass crusher is in operation but not quite done yet. Mrs. Teague said it looks like a cleaner operation. Mr. Colburn advised that this Saturday is the last day for the “reuse area”. They pumped free-
on out 68 air conditioner units and are in the process of breaking down the metals even further than they have been. They have been working on the web site, the picture has changed and they want to add more pictures. An employee will be on vacation next week using up his carry-over week. Mr. Colburn went to a meeting in Concord last Wednesday for the annual meeting of the NRAA. The Supervisor of DES was there and talked about changes in certifications. The big thing that will affect Walpole is that the 50-to-60 volunteers will have to be certified. Mr. Colburn brought this to Tara Sad’s attention; she is on-board and is going to look into it. There will be a Public Hearing on December 3rd. Mrs. Teague expressed concern with the “Solid Waste Facility Operator Training and Certification” proposed amendment that is a re-write of RSA 149-M-7 as it will not only affect the Town volunteers but will also affect school programs. (Copies were distributed to the Selectboard). Mr. Aldrich stated this is a State unfunded mandate; there is a fee for each certification.
Mr. Street commented on the great job that everyone has done that worked on the memorial garden. Mr. Colburn said some of the Watkins family members came in last week to look at it and were pleased with what has been done in remembrance of George Watkins.

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 6:54 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:26 PM. No announcements were made.

OLD BUSINESS:
Walpole Fees: Relative to the Zoning Board of Adjustment sending a bill to Attorney Rebecca Wagner in connection with the Westmoreland Gravel Pit hearings, Mrs. Clough contacted the NH Municipal Association and received a reply from Paul G. Sanderson, Esq. stating that there can be no charge made for the time of the staff or board members who participated in the response to the request nor can the hourly research fee be recovered. Mrs. Clough was asked to give a copy of Mr. Sanderson’s opinion to all the Town Boards.

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 and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:18 PM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all members in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:19 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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 two people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. DALE WOODWARD: Mr. Dale Woodward was representing the Walpole Cemetery Trustees. He distributed copies of a memo outlining the four items he was going to bring up. In the New Cemetery Sections A, B, C and D are well populated; they are discussing installing the markers for Section E. About half the lots in Section D are sold. The roadway in the cemetery needs to be extended with a return to the lower road in Section D. They would like to have this portion of the project completed in 2014. The Trustees are looking for direction about how to proceed. Malcolm Potter, Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, suggested that they do not put a turn-around in because the funeral vehicles come in but then there is no room to go back out as it is a single road. Mr. Woodward displayed a map of the area. Mr. Potter suggested that they increase the number of lots in Section E, make a corner, the road would go down around and into the lower road by Section D. He asked if it needs to be engineered or if the Highway Department could undertake the project. Mr. Terrell felt the Highway Department could do it but he would have to meet with Mr. Woodward to talk about the location and width, etc. Mr. Terrell will do some measurements and put figures together for an estimate for the materials needed. Mr. Terrell and Mr. Woodward will meet next week on Tuesday at 10:00AM at the cemetery.
Mr. Woodward pointed out that the next question is the Mill Pond access; do they want to make a parking lot in that area or just leave some spaces for a funeral but it is a long walk. Sections D and E should serve the Town for about 20 years; society is moving toward cremations so there could be up to four cremation burials in one lot.
Mr. Woodward explained that the Old Cemetery Tomb collapsed on the west side of the old cemetery. There are three sets of tombs; this is the largest of the three. All the bodies had previously been removed. It is a liability / safety issue therefore he asked if a fence or temporary caution tape should be installed on the upper level to restrict the area. There is about a 15’ to 20’ drop onto the rocks. The markers should be removed. There was a consensus of the Selectboard that they would like to look at the area before making any decisions.
Mr. Woodward advised that the cemetery rules regarding the placement of ornamental items is not being adhered to especially in the new cemetery. Enforcement is an issue. Some items are permanent. Their choices are to: Ignore; Remove without notice; or Remove with some form of public notice. They are looking for guidance from the Selectboard. He encouraged the Selectboard to walk through the cemetery.
Mr. Woodward noted that the last piece of business is carrying over 2013 funds into 2014. They use John Clegg for restoration of the headstones but he has not yet returned their calls. They have not done any tree work this year. Mrs. Teague advised that the Cemetery Trustees will have to enter into a contract this year but if the project could not be completed they could carry funds over from this year to next year.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Mr. Jim Terrell: Mr. Terrell handed in a check in the amount of $745.24 that he received for scrap metal from E.M.W. Salvage in Walpole.
Mr. Terrell submitted a picture of the new culvert on Hayes Road. They did not do anything to the water bar but he measured it; it is about a foot deep in parts. Mr. Terrell told the neighbor that if anything needs to be done to the road he has to contact Mr. Terrell rather than do it himself. A neighbor moved logs into the Town’s right-of-way. The logs can be moved easily but Mr. Terrell wanted the Selectboard to know about it. The Selectboard will have a letter written to the neighbor on the road advising that the logs need to be moved before the road needs to be plowed.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public 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 time was 6:46 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:51 PM. No announcements were made.

PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):
Signs: There was discussion relative to the graffiti on the street signs. Mr. Terrell advised that most of the signs have been taken care of but had to notify the State regarding the stop sign on the corner of South Street and Elm Street. The state has it’s own rules and regulations regarding State signs. He will contact Burdick’s about their “Do Not Enter” sign.

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 6:58 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:01 PM. No announcements were made.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated November 22, 2013, in the amount of $31,267.89. 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 November 16, 2013, for checks dated November 22, 2013, in the amount of $18,453.87. 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 $4,211.38. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 14, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 14, 2013, with the following addition: On page 2, first paragraph, line 6, at end of sentence – add: “Mr. Colburn told the Selectboard that the pending legislation states there will be a $50.00 fee per year for the volunteers and employees”. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 14, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of November 14, 2013, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT:
CURRUTHERES, Main Street, Map & Lot #009-042-000: Mr. Street moved to approve Building Permit No. 2013-36 for Bruce Currutheres to “Renovate the existing building” at 28 Main Street for multi-family residential use. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Letter From N.H. Department of Safety: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the NH Department of Safety advising that the Town will be receiving $1,329.61 from FEMA from the 2013 severe storms and flooding. This amount is for the protective measures only. An additional amount for the repairs will be announced at a later date.

Letter from Avitar Associates; re: DRA Rule Changes: A letter was received from Avitar Associates notifying the Town that they attended the Department of Revenue Administration meeting on their proposed 600 rule changes. Mr. Aldrich recommended that the Selectboard invite their two local representatives to attend a meeting to provide an explanation on what is happening at the DRA.

OLD BUSINESS:
Discharge of Mortgage Request: The Selectboard received a letter from Lane & Bentley, P.C. regarding the North Walpole Village Housing Associates Limited Partnership. Recently it came to their attention that an earlier mortgage to the Town of Walpole that was granted as part of the North Walpole Village Housing project in 1995 has not been discharged. They are, therefore, requesting that the Selectboard execute and return the enclosed Discharge of Mortgage so that this lien against the real estate can be released.
Mr. Street moved that the Selectboard sign the Discharge of Mortgage document as submitted for the North Walpole Village Housing Associates Limited Partnership. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mrs. Teague moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations. Mr. Street seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:17 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:29 PM.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued):
Police Department: Mr. Street moved that the Selectboard have determined that Officer Noah Sanctuary has completed his year of probation as a Walpole Police Officer and he will be removed from that status. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to recess this Selectboard meeting until Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 8:00 AM. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:31 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Selectboard Present: Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street; Whitney Aldrich
CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Teague called this recessed Selectboard meeting to order at 8:15 AM in the Walpole Town Hall.
These are unapproved Minutes.

SET TAX RATE: The Selectboard reviewed the tax rate information received from the Department of Revenue Administration. The budgetary unassigned fund balance from the MS-5 form is $840,754; the emergency appropriation is $75,000; the DRA’s recommendation to use to set the tax rate is $65,754; this leaves the recommended amount for retention at $700,000. If the tax rate was set at $22.68 it would be $.75 higher than last year; $.26 of that amount is for the school district.
Mr. Street moved to set the 2013 Tax Rate at $22.68. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Street moved that the Selectboard sign the Tax Collector’s Warrant for Property Tax Levy. The Selectboard will come into the office and sign it individually after Mrs. Clough has it prepared. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. 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. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 8:58 AM.
The regular meeting resumed at 9:57 AM. No announcements were made.

NEW BUSINESS:
MS-5 FORM: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the MS-5 document. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Retainage Document: Mr. Aldrich moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Department of Revenue Administration’s Recommended Retainage Surplus Ranges document. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 10:02 AM.
The regular meeting resumed at 10:24 AM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 10:26 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 5, 2013

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:07 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with one person 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 6, 2013, in the amount of $3,187.29. 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 November 26, 2013, in the amount of $39,774.50. 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 November 23, 2013, for checks dated November 27, 2013, in the amount of $19,847.60. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending November 30, 2013, for checks dated December 6, 2013, in the amount of $20,138.73. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 21, 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 #1 – November 21, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of November 21, 2013, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – November 21, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of November 21, 2013, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 26, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 26, 2013, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 26, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 26, 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:
 Conservation Commission – November 4, 2013;
Selectboard Meeting –December 5, 2013- Page 2
 Zoning Board of Adjustment – November 20, 2013; and
 Cemetery Committee – November 21, 2013.
Mrs. Teague came into the meeting.

BUILDING PERMITS:
COLBY, Valley Road, Map & Lot #011-043-002: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-37 for Michael and Susan Colby to “Construct a 10’ x 7’6” 1 story shed onto existing garage” at 742 Valley Road. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
TOLE, Thompson Road, Map & Lot #009-011-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-38 for Paul & Terry Tole, Tole’s Automotive, Inc. to “Construct a 30’ x 20’ 1 Story Open Car Port” at 142 Thompson Road. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUNDS:
Mr. Street moved to grant Property Tax Refunds to the following owners:
 ALDRICH, Susan M., 338 Main Street, Map & Lot #024-012-000, $1,070.00;
 COLLINS, William (Sr), 42 Church Street, Map & Lot #028-059-000, $2,223.00;
 DAHER, William & Camilla, 441 River Road, Map & Lot #004-005-001, $5,441.00;
 STOUGHTON, Stephanie, 69 Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #008-081-000, $2,094.00.
The cause for the refund is an overpayment on the property tax billing. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT AND YIELD TAX ASSESSED:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Original Warrant Timber Tax Levy and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed as follows:

RICCI, Chris, Map & Lot #009-012-002-1, in the amount of $33.33;

 FRANKS, Jack/Lisa Bierwieler-Franks, Map & Lot #006-010-000, in the amount of $1,496.48;
 FRANKS, Jack/Lisa Bierwieler-Franks, Map & Lot #006-009-000, in the amount of $3,265.01;
 TARMEY, Jonathan/Heather Velez, Map & Lot #011-014-000, in the amount of $2.50.
Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Letters from DES: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letters from the Department of Environmental Services (DES) regarding the properties of 1) Hodgkins & Sons; 2) Ruggiero Processing Facility, LLC; and 3) George Graves Revocable Trust (c/o George Graves) and Graves Trucking, Inc. (c/o Timothy Graves).

2013 Sales to Assessment Ratio Analysis: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter “Walpole Equalization Sales Report” from Loren J. Martin of Avitar Associates of New England, Inc.
Mr. Street moved that the Selectboard sign the Certification sheet as submitted by Loren Martin. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Personnel Forms:
Mr. Street moved that Baptist Martyr be approved to start work in the Highway Department on December 1, 2013 at $12.00/hour. Leif Jackson will be promoted and his pay rate will be increased $.50/hour to $14.47/hour. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Tax Collector’s Warrant: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Tax Collector’s Warrant for Property Taxes in the amount of $4,903,288.39. Seconded by Mr. Street. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Pat Rodriguez: Ms. Rodriguez came into the meeting to talk to the Selectboard about the Graves gravel pit. Mr. Street noted that the Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letters from the DES who requested that George Graves and Timothy Graves complete and submit an Alteration of Terrain permit application to DES by December 20, 2013. Hodgkins and Ruggiero have until December 31, 2013, to complete and submit an Alteration of Terrain permit application to the DES. Ms. Rodriguez stated that the Selectboard has the power to do more than wait. Mrs. Teague said the Selectboard has asked the proper authorities to bring them more information.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 6:58 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:06 PM. No announcements were made.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mrs. Teague seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:25 PM. No announcements were made.

BUDGET SESSIONS: The Selectboard will be working on the 2014 Proposed Budget on the following dates and times:
 Tuesday, December 10th – 1:30 to 4:30 PM;
 Thursday, December 12th – 8:30 to 2:15 PM;
 Monday, December 16th – 8:30 to Noon.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:31 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 12, 2013

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.

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.
The regular meeting resumed at 6:34 PM. No announcements were made.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated December 13, 2013, in the amount of $42,786.94. 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 07, 2013, for checks dated December 13, 2013, in the amount of $18,532.87. 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 $4,332.20 for the week ending December 07, 2013. 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 $4,666.84 for the week ending November 30, 2013. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 05, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 05, 2013, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 05, 2013: Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 05, 2013. 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 meeting:
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 10, 2013.

BUILDING PERMIT:
UNIVERSITY OF NH, AT&T, Scoville Road, Map & Lot #003-082-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-39 for the University of New Hampshire, AT&T, TerraSearch – Timothy Greene to “Upgrade existing facility” at 88 Scoville Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WATER AND SEWER WARRANTS:
WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mr. Street moved to approve the Walpole Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $53,726.84, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
WALPOLE WATER FEES: Mr. Street moved to approve the Walpole Warrant For The Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $86,689.17, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NORTH WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mr. Street moved to approve the Town of Walpole Warrant For The Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $47,059.24, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
Personnel: Mr. Street moved to increase Elaine Heleen’s salary by $.50 to be effective December 3, 2013, as submitted. She is officially at the end of the 90 day probationary period. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Property and Liability / Workers Compensation Agreements: Mr. Street moved to renew the Property Liability and Workers Compensation insurances with the Property Liability Trust for 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Aldrich signed the agreements on behalf of the Selectboard.

OLD BUSINESS:
10-Year Plan: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the 10-Year Plan from the Department of Transportation for future projects.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MATT BLANC and DALE WOODWARD: Mr. Blanc is going to be doing renovations to the first floor of the Congregational Church as the ceiling is sagging. They need to put a storage unit next to the church; it will be empty when it goes in and will be used for the storage of church furniture, etc. It will be empty when it is removed. It should not do any damage to the sidewalk but if it does they will repair it. They would also like to put a dumpster on the Common across the street from the church and between the trees. The projected time for the project will 8-to-10 weeks during January and February.
Mr. Street moved to allow Blanc and Bailey, as contractors for the Congregational Church, to place a dumpster on the Common across from the Church for about 8-to-10 weeks to allow for renovations. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

CEMETERY TRUSTEE: Mr. Woodward contacted a tree company to remove two big Black Locust trees in the cemetery to be done before the end of the year. If they are replaced it will be with small ornamental trees.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Mr. Street moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:06 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:16 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 7:17 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

• The following information is provided by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) taken by our students last year: Among students who drive a car, the percentage of FM students who never or rarely wore a seat belt: 9.4 % (NH State mean score 9.4%). The percentage of FM students who never or rarely wore a seat belt when riding in a car driven by someone else: 12.9% (NH State mean score: 10.8%)
  
• FMRHS Alumni, Michael Halley, has been a missionary for the past 2 years in a poverty stricken area of Buenos Aires Argentina. He has taught and supported the people of his area by building houses, helping teach, and keeping people in the area safe.
  
• Members of the club STAND (Students Take Action Now: Darfur) completed a letter writing campaign in December. Students wrote to news outlets and elected officials prompting them to take necessary steps to bring relief to the victims of the Darfur genocide.
  
• Four choir students (Abby Adams, Maggie Halley, Bethany Perkins, and Jazmine Smith) participated in a benefit concert at the North Charlestown Methodist Church in December. These young ladies added some beautiful songs to help raise over $450 for the Charlestown Area Christmas Fund.

As many of you may know Chris was badly injured after being hit by a tree limb on January 3rd, 2014 and was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon NH.  He sustained severe injuries to his head and face, necessitating major reconstructive surgery and will likely require additional surgery in the future.  They will undoubtedly have major medical expenses that would be hard for any young family to burden and so we are hoping that as a community we can come together to help them with this unexpected tragedy.  We have already seen the love and support Chris and Caitlin have received from both near and far, and we are starting this campaign to help them handle the financial burden involved.  This will allow them to better focus on Chris’s healing and getting back to their normal routines as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your love and support of Chris and Caitlin

– See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/chris-caserta-and-family-support-/123475#sthash.Wn6RR9PY.dpuf

I just spoke with Caitlin Caserta, who is at Dartmouth Hitchcock with her husband Chris.  He is awake but in a lot of pain.  There is no brain injury but most of his facial bones are broken.  His nose, jaw, and frontal lobe are broken and he has a deviated palate.  He will be having reconstructive surgery at the end of next week but that has to wait until the swelling has gone down.

For those who haven’t heard, he was airlifted to Lebanon after being injured in the woods.  He had seen the smoke (that later was discovered to be the horrific barn fire at the Galloways) and had gone on his tractor to see if it was a snow machine accident.  He did not see a hanging limb across the trail and was struck in the head.  He lost a lot of blood but was able to drive himself out of the woods.  With the freezing weather, that was certainly a blessing.

Caitlin and Chris are both overwhelmed by the outpouring of concern and love they have received from friends and neighbors.  They wanted me to express that this town is a pretty great place to live.  At this time she said that there was really no way we can help the family other than keep the prayers and positive thoughts headed in their direction. That I know we are all ready to do. – Lil

From my house I can see the lights from the skating rink behind the Episcopal Church.  People are there plowing and I am sure they will be there tonight, in the below freezing cold, to get down a layer of ice that everyone can enjoy this weekend.  Thank you, whoever you are.  We are so lucky to have people ready and willing to do this “uncomfortable” job!  – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Presiding:        Jeffrey Miller (Chair); Robert Miller (Vice-Chair); Henry Fletcher, Jamie Teague (Selectboard Representative)

Alternates:      Steve Dalessio, Ed Potter, and Jeff White

Recording:      Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

These Minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the January 14, 2014, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened:  Mr. J. Miller, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:05 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. J. Miller noted that regular members, James Aldrich, Dennis Marcom and Eric Merklein, were not present therefore he called upon alternate members, Steve Dalessio, Ed Potter and Jeff White to sit on the Board.

Mr. J. Miller introduced the PB members as six students from the Walpole Leadership Academy were present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING on November 12, 2013:  Mr. Fletcher moved to approve the Minutes of the regular PB meeting on November 12, 2013, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. Potter.  With six members in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mrs. Teague abstained as she was not present at this meeting.

The PB did not hold a Workshop Session on the 4^th Tuesday of the month due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Mr. J. Miller opened this Public Hearing on this application at 7:09 PM.

Subdivision – One Lot Into Two Lots:  Martha Kingsbury, 170 Kingsbury Road, Tax Map #008, Lot #120-1, Rural Agricultural Zoning District:  Mr. J. Miller advised that this Public Hearing was advertised in the Keene Sentinel, posted, the fees were paid and abutters were notified by certified mail.

Mr. R. Miller moved to accept this application as complete.  Seconded by Mr. Potter.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.

Clayton Platt, Licensed Surveyor, was representing Mrs. Kingsbury.  Mrs. Kingsbury is proposing to annex her land to her children.  This proposal is to subdivide 24.5+/- acres on the land opposite her house into a 10.98 acre parcel and a 13.47 acre parcel.  It is hay and forest land.  They both have 200-feet of frontage along the road.  It is more than five acres so test pits are not required.

Mr. J. Miller closed this Public Hearing at 7:18 PM.

Mr. J. Miller opened this Public Hearing on this application at 7:19 PM.

Minor Subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment:  Martha Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lots #118 and #118-1 & William L. and Patricia D. Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lot #119, Rural Agricultural Zoning District:  Mr. J. Miller advised that this Public Hearing was advertised in the Keene Sentinel, posted, the fees were paid and abutters were notified by certified mail.

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

Clayton Platt, Licensed Surveyor, was representing Mrs. Kingsbury and William L. & Patricia D. Kingsbury.  This property is on the other side of the road.  They are proposing to add 9.79 acres to TM #008-118-1 resulting in a total of 10.90 acres.  They are proposing to add 3.27 acres to TM #008-119 resulting in a total of 8.53 acres.  This proposal creates a proposed second lot of 27.84 acres, TM #008-118-2 with a pond.  All the lots meet the road frontage.

Mr. J. Miller closed this Public Hearing at 7:31 PM.

Mr. R. Miller moved to approve the application for a Subdivision for one lot into two lots, Tax Map #008, Lot #120-1 for Martha Kingsbury, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Ed Potter moved to approve the application for a Minor Subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment for Martha Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lots #118 and #118-1 & William L. and Patricia D. Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lot #119, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. R. Miller.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

A request was received from Joe DiBernardo, Licensed Surveyor, to postpone the following New Business until the January meeting:

• Boundary Line Adjustment:  Raymond Aumand in North Walpole;
• Boundary Line Adjustment/Subdivision: Southwestern Community Service in Drewsville.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Workshop Session – There will be no Workshop Session on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Site Plan – Notification:  During the last meeting the PB members discussed the issue that upon acceptance of the Site Plan the applicant would have one year to make a vested interest in the development or come back to the PB to provide an up-date.  Mr. J. Miller was asked to contact Attorney Hockensmith about the legal language that would have to be used.  Attorney Hockensmith is formulating a line of rational and procedures. We should have something in writing in the near future.

Excavations – Regulations and Taxation:  Mrs. Mansouri said at the last meeting she discussed Excavations.  Mr. J. Miller was going to contact the Regional Planning Commission and/or Town Counsel to ask for legal advice and clarification for the language that is required for the Site Plan Review.  If somebody moves more than 100,000 cubic feet of dirt the question comes up as to how they integrate that into the Site Plan Review?  Mr. J. Miller will follow-up on this before the next meeting.

Walpole Leadership Academy – Mock Planning Board Site Visit:    Mr. J. Miller opened the PB meeting to discussion with the students from the Walpole Leadership Academy.  At the last meeting Dr. Peter Bowman came in for a preliminary consultation on moving his dental offices into the Reel-to-Real building.  It was basically for interior changes as the footprint of the building was not changing.  The PB did not feel that a Site Plan was needed.  Mr. J. Miller explained that to begin with Tractor Supply Store came in with their preliminary plan on the property off Route 12.  The Site Plan for the Walpole Tractor Supply Store was displayed and Mr. J. Miller reviewed each page as it was submitted by the developer.   The PB can waive certain things.  Tractor Supply had to receive approval from the Department of Transportation for the curb cut off Route 12; visibility is an issue.  Their outdoor speaker was something that the PB missed but after it was approved the speaker became loud and some of the neighbors were complaining.  The PB went to Tractor Supply who was very helpful and they switched to walkie-talkies.  The Fire Chief, Police Chief and the Water and Sewer Superintendent looked at the project and made comments.  There was a lot of detail.  Walpole does not have a Building Inspector.  Each project brings different issues such as drainage, and whether or not a sprinkler system is needed.  There are criteria and road specifications.  The PB has the authority to go to third party consultants.  The developer usually pays for the studies required.  Any zoning regulations have to be voted on by the Town.  There was time for comments and questions about various projects and responsibilities.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. R. Miller moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 8:21 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary