TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JUNE 11, 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 four people in attendance.

These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

STACY GAMBREL, Monadnock Conservancy: Ms. Gambrel from the Monadnock Conservancy was present to talk about a project they started to work on in town.  They are working with Ernest and Susan Vose on a Conservation Easement and if they get funded, which they hope they will, they would be purchasing a Conservation Easement from them.  They are excited about this project. The Monadnock Conservation Board is trying to do more farm conservation work. This project has about 15 open acres on the property.  It is the type of land they want to focus on.  Ms. Gambrel talked to the Conservation Commission about this last week.  She is asking the Selectboard to make a motion in support of the Monadnock Conservancy seeking funds from the LCHIP program.  They no longer want a letter of support from the Selectboard but do want a motion.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard of the Town of Walpole, New Hampshire strongly support the Monadnock Conservancy’s acquisition of a conservation easement on 22 acres of farm land and forest owned by Ernest D. and Susan B. Vose at 741 Wentworth Road in Walpole and furthermore the Selectboard approve the Monadnock Conservancy’s pursuit of funding from the State’s LCHIP Program and hope that their fundraising efforts are successful.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $44,807.82 for checks dated June 12, 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 June 6, 2015, in the amount of $14,566.89 for checks dated June 12, 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 $4,421.02 for the week ending June 6, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 4, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of June 4, 2015, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 4, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 4, 2015.  These Minutes will not be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• North Walpole Village Commissioners – June 8, 2015;
• North Walpole Village Commissioners – June 2, 2015;
• Walpole Planning Board – June 9, 2015; and
• Kitchen Committee – June 9, 2015.

PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):

ERNIE VOSE – Moderator: Mr. Vose came in as the Town’s Moderator and shared an article from the Keene Sentinel in May 2015 concerning voting places in churches.  Mr. Vose just wanted to bring this to the Selectboard’s attention.

VETERANS CREDIT:

WILLIAMS – 47 Whipple Hill Road, Map & Lot #003-012-009:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Credit for Timothy Williams and Karin Williams, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that this application was filed on June 1, 2015 however because it was not filed before April 1^st it will not be effective until the 2016 tax year.

WARRANTS:

WATER & SEWER:

WATER; Walpole Water User Fees:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $78,047.35.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Water Interest Fees in the amount of $765.86.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER:  Walpole Sewer Fees:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $52,226.37.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Interest fees in the amount of $625.74.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER: North Walpole Sewer Fees:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $41,256.72.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Interest Fees in the amount of $1,421.06.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GRAVEL TAX WARRANTS:

JONES, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #002-009-001, Operation # 14-461-04-E:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for Gravel Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for Leon Jones in the amount of $153.72.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

AVANRU DEVELOPMENT, 504 Main Street, Map & Lot #012-013-004, Operation # 14-461-06-E: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for Gravel Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for Avanru Development Group, Ltd in the amount of $156.06.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NORTHCOTT, Map & Lot #013-053-000, Operation # 14-461-07-E:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for Gravel Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for Judith Northcott in the mount of $12.00.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

EMAIL FROM VICKY MORTON: Re: 15 Saw Mill Lane:  Following the discussion with Ms. Vicky Morton at the last meeting, an email was received from her requesting that the Selectboard initiate an inquiry that there is an unapproved apartment on this property at 15 Saw Mill Lane and specifically the existence and location of its septic system.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that last week they suggested that she contact the Department of Environmental Services (DES) regarding the septic system and gave her the phone number of the DES.  The DES does not have any record of a septic system on file.  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested that, as a first step, they draft a letter to the owner and ask who is living there.

APPOINTMENT NOTICES:

Conservation Commission:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Kelli Wilson as a regular member of the Conservation Commission for a period of three years effective March 2015 through Town Meeting 2018. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Conservation Commission:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Sharyn Tullar as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission for a period of two years effective March 2015 through Town Meeting 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER TO OCEAN STATE JOB LOTS:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to send the letter to the Ocean State Job Lots, Head Office which is in North Kingston, Rhode Island, requesting that they not perform outside maintenance work as early as 3:00 AM because they are a neighbor in a residential district and that they limit their work to between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

A copy of this letter will be forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. J. White.

NEW BUSINESS:

AGENDA FOR 06/18/15 MONTHLY STAFF MEETING:  The Selectboard accepted the Agenda for the June 18, 2015, Monthly Staff Meeting at 5:00 PM.  A copy will be sent to Ms. Eloise Clark.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard send the letter of congratulations to Mr. Paul Colburn on his having won an award at the NRRA Annual Meeting both for his personal service and for the Recycling Center.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GAZEBO:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the Gazebo needs to be repaired.  There is a loose hand railing on the east side, there is a broken panel and it needs a light bulb replaced.  He recommended that if these repairs cannot be done before the graduation ceremony they rope off the far side stairway for safety purposes as the handrail is broken.    

OLD DREWSVILLE ROAD:  Mrs. Pschirrer had a neighbor contact her to report that there is atree hanging on wires on the Old Drewsville Road; it is between the two areas of the road that are paved.  She will ask Mr. Terrell to check on this.

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, (b) Hiring, and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:38 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:43 PM.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING: Mrs. Pschirrer 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 Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:48 PM.

WALPOLE LIBRARY:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Library Search Committee will be meeting Friday to make some decisions and then the Library Board will act on their recommendations.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary