TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
APRIL 30, 2015
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were two people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
SPEEDING ISSUES IN TOWN: Mr. Dalessio advised that due to speeding problems the Town has applied for a matching Grant to buy some digital speed signs. Speeding has been an on-going discussion for several years. Police Chief Paquette is looking into some “State-of-the-Art” devices. The Selectboard felt it would be beneficial to know about what time of day the speeding occurs the most so a patrol could cover that area during that time period. Mr. Terrell mentioned that the Town has a mechanism for counting cars and it also collects other data on types of vehicles, times and speed limits. The Selectboard recommended that Mr. Terrell put this out for a few weeks and move it around to different areas to see what is happening and where. Mrs. Pschirrer, as the Highway Liaison, will interface with Mr. Terrell on this. This might be a start to addressing the speed issues in Town.
The school bus has altered its route from going down Elm Street for one month during the sidewalk project.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $64,560.21 for checks dated May 1, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending April 25, 2015, in the amount of $20,917.75 for checks dated May 1, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,681.80 for the week ending April 25, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 23, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of April 23, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – April 23, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 23, 2015, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:
- North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – April 21, 2015.
It was noted that Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer were at this meeting to discuss the changes in the Library in North Walpole.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE:
JONES, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #002-009-001: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Excavate from Leon Jones, Operation #15-461-06-E for about 2,500 cubic yards, on Wentworth Road. His check to the State for $100.00 was attached. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
BUILDING PERMITS:
DIETRICH, 1385 County Road, Map & Lot #003-038-005: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-12 for Richard Dietrich to “Construct a 30’ x 28’ 1 story garage with attic” at 1385 County Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
GALLOWAY, 467 Watkins Hill Road, Map & Lot #005-066-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-13 for Marcia Galloway to “Construct a 12’ x 14’ 1 story addition (mudroom and half bath)” at 467 Watkins Hill Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
GAGE, 34 High Street, Map & Lot # 021-003-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-14 for George and Carol Gage to “Construct a 16’ x 6’ Lean-to Greenhouse” at 34 High Street, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
HURLBURT, 564 Old Drewsville Road, Map & Lot # 013-027-001: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-15 for George (Herbie) Hurlburt, Jr. to “Construct a 20’ x 16’ 1 story addition (sunroom)” at 260 Old Drewsville Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
CEMETERY DEED – Frederiksen: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Cemetery Deed for Lot #440D for James and Gerry Frederiksen. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS: The Selectboard discussed recent changes for Youth Skilled Camps. Following a discussion on the regulations they agreed that the Town’s programs for youth at the pool do not fall into this category. The Institute programs are more recreational activities. Mr. Dalessio felt that a policy should be developed on what positions in the Town should have background checks. Mr. Dalessio recommended that Ms. Katrina Lee be asked to come up with a training program for lifeguards; Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Aldrich agreed.
A-5, RELEASE FROM CURRENT USE FORM, Galloway, 38 Galloway Lane, Map & Lot #005-036-001: Mrs. Clough explained that when a property owner wants to take land out of Current Use an A-5 form needs to be filled out. Almost 15 years ago a form was filled out, apparently it did not get to the Town Clerk therefore the parcel was never released from Current Use. Avitar Associates was consulted and suggested that based on the time frame there should be no penalty. In addition, Mr. Galloway has been paying full tax out of current use on the parcel.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to correct a past error and sign the A-5 form to release the 2.76 acres of land in Current Use for Stephen Galloway at 38 Galloway Lane. No Land Use Change Tax will be charged. Mr. Galloway will pay $16.49 for recording fees at the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds. This land is no longer in Current Use. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Mr. Aldrich reported that during the next Conservation Commission meeting on May 4th they are having a speaker come in to talk about weather changes. The Selectboard are invited to attend.
CHANGE TIME FOR NEXT SELECTBOARD MEETING: Due to a conflict the Selectboard made a decision to change the time for the next Selectboard meeting on May 7th.
Mr. Aldrich moved to change the meeting time for the next Selectboard meeting on May 7th, 2015, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
DEPARTMENT HEADS MEETING LETTER: Mr. Dalessio will have this ready for the next Selectboard meeting.
FAIRPOINT GENERATOR: Mr. Dalessio had drafted a letter to FairPoint Communications following a complaint on the generator from Mrs. Cramer.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the letter to FairPoint Communications to ask them to: 1) Turn the portable generator 90 degrees to position the hitch further away from the sidewalk; this would provide more space for people to walk by; and 2) Screen the generator with a low maintenance type of fence (i.e.: PVC Stockade) to shield the unit from the general view. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Clough was asked to send a copy of the letter to Mrs. Cramer.
FALL MOUNTAIN DENTAL PLAN: Mrs. Pschirrer had drafted a letter to Mr. Steve Varone, Administrator of this dental plan, acknowledging the material he sent to the Selectboard. He offered to train someone in this office, however the Selectboard rejected this offer. Mr. Dalessio noted that they will sign the letter next week after it is put on Town stationary.
KITCHEN RENOVATIONS: Mrs. Clough reported that they now have a committee but she is still waiting for a call back from Fran Imhoff. The members are: Judy Daniels, Peggy Pschirrer, Gwen Yardley and Mrs. Clough. Mr. Mark Houghton will attend when they begin to talk about the hot water for the dishwasher, etc. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 9:00 AM.
NEW WATER METER READER AND BILLING SYSTEM: Mrs. Clough advised that next Monday and Tuesday they will be reading meters and training on the new computer system. Mr. Mark Houghton will give everybody an overview on Monday at 8:00 AM. He hopes to do all of North Walpole on Monday. Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Aldrich will assist with the office.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations, (a) Personnel and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:54 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:06 PM.
RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:29 PM
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
BUDGET REPORT: Mr. Kreissle had printed out financial reports through April 30th that were reviewed by the Selectboard. Both the burn pit and the salt shed repairs that were approved at Town Meeting are in the process of being done.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:36 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
The Walpolean 
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