TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
OCTOBER 30, 2014

Selectboard Present: Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio, (Absent: Chas Street)
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with five people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS – Police Chief Michael Paquette:
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular meeting resumed a 6:28 PM. No announcements were made.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
TRUSTEE OF TRUST FUNDS – Peggy Pschirrer: Mrs. Pschirrer presented a proposed Warrant Article that is required to implement some of the provisions of HB 297 which took effect July 26, 2014. It states: “To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to NH RSA 35:a II, to authorize the Trustees of Trust Funds to hire professional banking or brokerage assistance for capital reserve funds and to charge investment expenses against the income of the capital reserve funds involved. Such authority shall remain in effect until rescinded by a vote of town meeting. No vote by the town to rescind such authority shall occur within five years of the original adoption of this article”.

At this point funds such as the capital reserve funds go into money markets or CDs that earn virtually nothing. This Warrant Article will allow an investment company or brokerage house, in the Town’s case it is Cambridge Trust, to invest these funds and charge their expenses against the income. There is a risk involved so that is what needs to be considered. It is required that it be a Warrant Article whether the Selectboard recommends it or not. There are 19 separate money market accounts. Mrs. Clough was asked to contact the Local Government Center to inquire whether this needs to be a on the Ballot or voted on at Town Meeting. Mr. Dalessio suggested this be kept on the Agenda as a line item. Mr. Aldrich felt they could have a special informational Public Hearing to inform the voters of what this involves. Mrs. Clough will also forward this to Ms. Jamie Dow at the Department of Revenue Administration.

TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS – Peggy Pschirrer: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that several years ago the Women of Walpole wanted to put a new dishwasher in the Town Hall kitchen but because of the cost they did not have the money to do it. However they would like the opportunity to make a contribution of $1,000 when the Selectboard are ready to renovate the kitchen. They are also willing to help raise some more money from other people toward this project that would include a new stove that works. Mrs. Clough noted that it has to be a commercial dishwasher because they rent the kitchen; there are also plumbing costs. For the whole kitchen renovations they are looking at $25,000. Mrs. Pschirrer asked that they notify her when they start this project.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dalessio 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 at 6:14 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:33 PM. No announcements were made.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated October 31, 2014, in the amount of $47,229.99. This includes a payment to the Walpole Fire District in the amount of $30,000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending October 25, 2014, for checks dated October 31, 2014, in the amount of $19,565.34. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,441.15 for checks dated October 31, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 23, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of October 23, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:
 Planning Board Workshop – October 28, 2014.

BUILDING and DEMOLITION PERMITS:
BUILDING:
PALMER, Barnett Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-048-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-37 for Robert and Margaret Palmer to “Construct a 36’ x 24’ Garage” at 42 Barnett Hill Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

FRANCIS, Ramsay Hill Road, Map & Lot #011-007-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-38 for Richard Francis to “Construct a 32’ x 32’ Bedroom, bathroom and hallway combination addition and a 24’ x 36’ barn / garage” at 257 Ramsay Hill Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HAYWARD, Thompson Road, Map & Lot #008-101-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-39 to “Convert an attic into an apartment” at 47 Thompson Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

DEMOLITION:
RASCAL BABY, LLC, 493 Valley Road, Map & Lot #013-050-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Permit for Demolition, No. 2014-40 to “Demolish a 24’ x 24’ home” at 493 Valley Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REPORT OF TIMBER CUT and TIMBER WARRANT:
McMahon, Adams Lane, Map & Lot #003-001-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Warrant for the Timber Tax Levy and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed in the amount of $468.88 for Mary McMahon at Adams Lane. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
NH MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The New Hampshire Municipal Association Annual Conference is scheduled for November 12 and 13, 2014, in Manchester. Mr. Dalessio plans to attend on both days. The Selectboard approved having Mrs. Heleen cover the office on November 13th to enable Mrs. Clough, Mrs. Edkins and Mr. Kreissele to attend.

WALPOLE SCHOOL SITE BASED COMMITTEE MEETING: The Selectboard was invited to attend the Walpole School Site Based Committee’s November 12 meeting at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Elementary School Library. The committee will be reviewing and providing recommendations regarding the proposed 2015-2016 Walpole Attendance Area School Budget. Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street plan to attend.

HEALTH TRUST: Mrs. Clough received notification from the Health Trust regarding the Town’s health insurance. It will be going up an average of .08%. Mrs. Clough emailed them to ask for the rate increase on one of the options, the MTV20. The co-pays are different on the plans; $5.00 vs $20.00. She asked for more information. The Town pays 90%. The contract runs until January 1st, 2015. As soon as the information is received the Selectboard will review the options and rates.

OLD BUSINESS:
MAPLEWOOD NURSING HOME: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to not take a position on the proposal to replace the Maplewood Nursing Home but to leave the decision up to the voters.

TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS: Mr. Cook envisions trying to save the six stairs that are there. He hesitates to give a quote because he does not know what is underneath. He is more comfortable with saying no more than $2,000 maximum. Both Mr. Cook and the contractor that did some other work in the Town Hall are going to look at the wainscoting. Mrs. Clough hopes to have somebody in next week.

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Mr. Dalessio recommended that they should re-establish the Safety Committee next year. Mrs. Clough will start to work on this soon.

TOWN HALL RENTAL RATES (Effective 09/01/11): Mrs. Clough distributed copies of the current Town Hall Rental Rates and the proposed new rates. Fuel and electric rates have increased quite a bit in four years. Mr. Dalessio suggested that there are two groups; the registered non-profits and the ones that the Selectboard should recognize as non-profits. Some organizations are recognized as being an integral part of the community. Mrs. Clough and Mrs. Edkins will make a list of the organizations that use the Town Hall and the Selectboard can make the decision on their status.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:04 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 8:09 PM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary