TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
MAY 21, 2015
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 5:00 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.
hese are unapproved Minutes.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 5:02 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:01 PM.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:32 PM.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
WATER DEPARTMENT – Mr. Mark Houghton: Mr. Houghton distributed copies of the “Town of Walpole Water Department Cross-Connection Control Ordinance”. They are required to have this on file by the State; at the current time they do not have one. He asked the Selectboard to look this over, then give it to Mrs. Clough who will get it back to him. It should go to the Department of Environmental Services by June 15th. Mr. Dalessio advised that this will be on the next Agenda.
MRS. JUDY NORTHCOTT: Mrs. Northcott explained that Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board, recommended that she come in to talk to the Selectboard. She displayed a map showing Valley Road, LeClair Road and Hill Road. Mr. Aldrich pointed out that the problem with her request is the boundary lines are roads; how can they merge lots with a Town road in the middle. Mr. Dalessio said the State says they cannot do that. The Deed goes back to 1922, it was one continuous lot. Mrs. Clough pointed out that Mrs. Northcott has one Deed with several tracks on it. Every track is a separate parcel. Mrs. Northcott wants to bring the .22 acres over that the shed is on it; they do not want another non-conforming lot. Mrs. Clough pointed out that the entire parcel is 7.6 acres with .1 acre out of Current Use. The value of Current Use land has gone up-and-down; right now it is up. The parcel with the shed that is not in Current Use has not changed. Mr. Dalessio suggested that Mrs. Northcott take a copy of the tax card to look at before the tax bill comes. They will write up a scenario for the Town attorney to review and he will respond in a week or two. Mr. Dalessio apologized for the confusion.
RUGGERIO PROCESSING FACILITY: Mr. Joe Ruggerio is the owner of Ruggerio Processing Facility in the Industrial Park. The Department of Environmental Services has scheduled a Public Hearing for June 25th. He asked if the Selectboard has any questions they would like to have him answer before that hearing as he would like to be prepared to answer them. Mr. Dalessio suggested it would be good for him to review the approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that there was one complaint that he was not living up to some of the conditions. Certain hours were to be observed but he is not observing them by working beyond 5:00 PM. Mr. Ruggerio was aware of this, the neighbor came over shortly after 5:00 PM and they immediately complied to it. Mrs. Pschirrer recommended that he keep a log of his opening and closing times. The Selectboard re-scheduled their regular Thursday meeting so they can attend this hearing.
JACK FRANKS: Mr. Franks came in to clarify the letter he received from the Fire Department. Mr. Dalessio understands that the suggestion for the propane tank position is in error. He also went through the folder in this office and they are the same questions raised in 2010. This office does not have a copy of the sprinkler plan. Mr. Franks said the Fire Department does have a copy. Mr. Dalessio noted that these issues have to be dealt with the Fire Department. He suggested that Mr. Franks review the issues mentioned in that letter with his engineering firm. Everything should be in accordance with code. Mr. Franks has a valid Building Permit to move forward. Last year there was a question of the delineation line; Mr. Franks distributed and explained copies of the sketch showing the boundaries. Mr. Franks presented a land financing plan for the three sections but the Selectboard had no opinion on this.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $16,780.18 for checks dated May 22, 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 May 16, 2015, in the amount of $20,835.91 for checks dated May 22, 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 $4,715.27 for the week ending May 16, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 14, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – May 14, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of May 14, 2015, as submitted. These 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:
- Walpole Planning Board – May 12, 2015; and
- Walpole Conservation Commission – May 4, 2015.
BUILDING PERMIT:
Blanchette, 8 Prospect Hill Road, Map & Lot #019–070-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2015-22 for Bruce Blanchette and Karen Blanchette to “Reframe Roof of Existing Garage and Remove Attached Lean-To”, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
PIKE INDUSTRIES LETTER: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from Pike Industries relative to the NH DOT’s District Resurfacing Program. Mr. Dalessio requested that a copy be forwarded to everyone including the emergency services. A copy will be forwarded to Mr. Ray Boas for an article in the Clarion.
COMMON USAGE REQUEST: Ms. Brenda Damaziak requested use of the Common for festivities on August 22nd. The Selectboard requested that Ms. Damaziak sign the Town’s Indemnity Clause.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard rent the Drewsville Store the Drewsville Common for their anniversary celebration on August 22nd, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST: Mrs. Clough sent a copy of the letter from Kelli Ann Wilson to Mr. Tom Beaudry. Mr. Beaudry recommended that Ms. Wilson attend the next Conservation Commission meeting in June as she expressed an interest in being on the Commission.
NH DOT REHABILITATION OF THE WESTMINSTER BRIDGE (NH 123 TO VT): Mrs. Clough advised that the DOT representative has scheduled a meeting on July 9th to talk about this project. He requested that the Selectboard send him a list of the people they would like to attend. Mr. Dalessio asked that Mr. Boas put an article in the Clarion to inform people that cross that bridge all the time of the meeting. The Selectboard will start their meeting at 5:00 PM on July 9th to accommodate the NH DOT meeting on July 9th.
SPRING, 2015 TAX WARRANT: Mrs. Clough will try to get the 2015 Tax Warrant ready tomorrow. She asked the Selectboard if they would come in individually to sign it.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard, individually, come in the week-end of May 22-25, 2015, to sign the Spring 2015 Tax Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
LETTER FROM ROCKINGHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Re: Public Hearing: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Rockingham Conservation Commission. They have taken on the task of naming all the falls. Their research found a historical and widely used name for the waterfall near the Walpole property as “Bellows Falls”. There will be a Public Hearing on the naming project as part of the Rockingham Selectboard meeting on June 2nd at 6:00 PM. Following a discussion on whether it should be called “Bellows Falls” or “Great Falls”, the Selectboard reviewed the letter from the Rockingham Conservation Commission and they will agree with the recommendation of the Rockingham Conservation Commission on naming the falls.
FLOWERS REQUEST: Mr. Eric Merklein wants to plant flowers in the round-about near their house.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to allow Mr. Merklein to plant and maintain flowers in the triangle on North Street and Old North Main Street. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
ROSS / HARPER – TREES AT 39 MAPLEWOOD CIRCLE: Mr. Dalessio advised that the Town should cut the branches that are falling on the Ross property. Mr. Terrell said the Town Highway Department cannot do it due to their equipment capability. There was a consensus to assign this task to Mr. Terrell to contact the tree people that they use. The Town will take care of the trees based on a legal opinion. Mrs. Ross will be notified of this decision.
EMAIL FROM SWRPC: Re: CT. RIVER BIKEWAY SIGNS: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Connecticut River Bikeway sign as previously requested by the Southwest Region Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
INSURANCE MEETING: Mr. Dalessio advised that the Insurance Committee will be meeting on June 4th at 9:00 AM with Primex. It was recommended that the Town stay with a pool. A commercial / private company would be much more expensive.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mrs. Pschirrer 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 7:44 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:51 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 8:22 PM.
FLAG CASE: The Selectboard presented Mrs. Clough with a flag case in recognition of her Dad’s service to this country during World War II and also to thank Mrs. Clough for her service to the Town of Walpole.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
The Walpolean 
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