The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JUNE 8, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Joseph Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 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 sixteen people in attendance.

Mr. Dalessio advised that the Selectboard will provide explanations of the various Agenda items, as they are presented, for the Walpole Leadership Academy students.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: 

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $305,915.16 for checks dated June 10, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich advised that this includes two distributions to the Walpole Fire District in the amounts of $100,000.00 and $175,000.00.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending June 4, 2016, in the amount of $22,138.11 for checks dated June 10, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,932.99 for the week ending June 4, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 2, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of June 2, 2016, as presented.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – June 2, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 2, 2016, as presented.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

JAMES and KATHLEEN WHITON, 100 March Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-012-002-3:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-24 for James and Kathleen Whiton to “Construct a 24’ x 24’ Garage”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS and REFUNDS – Property:

SICHLING, 30 Cray Road, North Walpole, Map & Lot #028-124-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Notice of Property Tax Abatement Refund in the amount of $1,504.00 for Laura Sichling.  This was billed in error.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SUPPLEMENTAL TAX WARRANT: 

JOANNE L. GAY, 2011 Living Trust, North Walpole, Map & Lot #028-124-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Supplemental Tax Warrant, Tax Year 2016 1^st Issue, Town of Walpole, State of New Hampshire, for Gay 2011 Trustee, Joanne L. Gay, Trustee in the amount of $1,504.00.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Hooper Institute Youth Employee Job Descriptions:  Mr. Dalessio noted that the State is watching towns carefully.  Last year we did not have job descriptions for all the youth.  They do a lot of different jobs and are Town employees but their salaries are reimbursed from the Hooper Trust.  Mrs. Eloise Clark provided the job descriptions; copies went to the mentors so they know what the youth can and cannot do.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the job descriptions for the Hooper Institute Youth. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Hazard Waste and Drinking Water – Informational Mailing:  Mrs. Downing is waiting for a quote for doing the mailing.  Mr. Dalessio advised that the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services requires that the Town send out a notice to all of the people on the water system about the Hazard Waste and Drinking Water.  It gives helpful tips on protecting the water.

Employee Policy Handbook Update: Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned that they have a meeting coming up on June 14^th at 8:30 AM.  Mr. Dalessio said this is a large project as the Employee Policy Handbook had not been up-dated in a number of years.  When it was written the last time not all the Department Directors were invited to participate.

Grant Curbing Gift:  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they are still looking into this.  The gift was for materials to extend the granite from the church to the Boas driveway but the job itself is expensive for the installation.  The person knows we may give the gift back.  The Selectboard will take one more look at the project to see if they can find someone to do it.  Restoring the landscaping is expensive.

Town of Walpole Non-DOT Drug Testing Policy: The Selectboard has not yet looked thoroughly at this.  This policy turned up but they had not seen it before.

Gazebo Repairs: Mrs. Downing reported that Mr. Phelps will create a quote this week.  A donation for a maintenance fund had been given to the Town to make repairs.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that the flags are getting torn up so they should be replaced.

NEW BUSINESS:

Oath of Office – Dean Wright, Full-time Police Officer:  Mr. Dalessio announced that it is a pleasure to let people know that we have hired Dean Wright as a full-time Police Officer.  He had been working part-time for the department for some time and is certified.  Officer Noah Sanctuary who had been with the department for about three years has resigned and is working for the State Police.  We are not increasing the staff.   It costs about $9,000.00 to get an officer certified therefore it is a benefit to the Town if the officer is certified.

Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Oath Of Office for Dean Wright.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Garland Lumber Co. – Contract Extension:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the Timber Sale Agreement Extension between the Town of Walpole and Garland Lumber Co., Inc. pertaining to the sale of stumpage from the Walpole Watershed Town Forest; it was entered into on November 2014 and is extended to expire on March 31, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Responding to a question Mr. Aldrich advised that they started this harvest last year but could not complete it because the ground thawed sooner than anticipated.  This extends the agreement by one year.

Town of Walpole Facebook Page:  Mr. Aldrich talked about creating a Facebook page.  He feels there are three levels:  1) Have it operate as a bulletin board; 2) Have it for private messages; and 3) Comments are allowed.  He asked for opinions on how they would like to see it.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked how it would be an advantage because we have a web-site.  Mr. Aldrich feels a Facebook page would be easier to maintain; it is a place to communicate.  He wanted to have the discussion.  A student felt it is okay to post controversial items but not offensive ones. Mrs. Pschirrer has reservations about doing it at all.  She would rather focus on our web-site.  Mr. Dalessio is the operator of the web-site but it is a great opportunity for somebody to volunteer to take it over.  It is easy to maintain.  Following the discussion Mr. Dalessio suggested that they hold-off on the Facebook page for now.  The concern is that there will be too many places where there is information and it all has to be maintained.  It might be a good place for the Leadership Academy to test it and see what they can do with it.

Citizen’s Report Form – Town Clerk/Tax Collector Hour Information: Mr. Dalessio noted that another thing the Selectboard instituted about a year ago was a Citizen’s Report Form.  If someone calls in or comes to the window and is not happy about something their report will go on one of these forms.  It allows the Selectboard to track the issue through its process.  Each month they look through the binder to see what the status is until it is resolved.

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 at 7:15 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:23 PM.

OLD BUSINSS (Continued):

JACK and NANCY NEARY:  Mr. and Mrs. Jack Neary submitted a proposal to the Selectboard for their consideration as a safer alternative on Pleasant Street.  Mr. Dalessio explained that the Town is working on Pleasant Street to replace the old water main; it will then be re-paved.  The sidewalks on the south side of the street were in deplorable condition.  The question came up as to what to do with the sidewalks.  A meeting was held on the street with all the neighbors, unfortunately Mr. and Mrs. Neary could not be there due to a medical emergency, and a decision was made to take out the sidewalks and widen the street.  Mr. and Mrs. Neary would like to see the sidewalks restored but it is not in the picture at the moment therefore Mr. Neary is proposing that they put a “No Parking” sign on the north side so vehicles do not park on both sides of the street.  There should be some striping of lines marking a walking area adjacent to the lawn on the north side.  Mr. Dalessio feels they should discuss this proposal with Mr. Mike Rau, Road Agent, and Police Chief Paquette.  They will get back to Mr. and Mrs. Neary as it appears to be a good idea.

Mr. Dalessio advised that this concludes the Public meeting.  The time was 7:39 PM.  He looks forward to seeing the Walpole Leadership Academy students at the Planning Board meeting on June 14, 2016.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:42 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:62 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 8, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will return to their meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:08 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING #2:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:21 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of June 8, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Walpole Planning Board

Town Hall

June 12, 2016 Minutes

7 pm

Presiding: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, (Secretary), Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative), Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Jeff White. Alternates: Ed Potter and Joanna Andros.

Recording:  Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the July 2016 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Roll Call: There was a quorum of members so no one was needed to fill in.

Minutes: Mr. R. Miller made one correction to the May minutes. On page 3 the word “question” should be changed to “motion.” A motion was made to accept the May 2016 minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and the board unanimously agreed.

Old Business: Public Hearing for Eric Frink, 131 Merriam Road, Town Map 3, Lot 54, Rural/Agricultural District. Mr. Frink is in the process of getting a Federal Firearms License to sell     firearms from his home. He received a Special Exception from the Zoning Board with certain         conditions and was before the Planning Board to get a recommendation from the Board. 

Mr. Frink explained to the Board that he wanted to sell firearms to his family and friends from his home. He did not plan to advertise, would not have a shooting range, would limit his customers to 20 customers a month and would not advertise. He received a conditional special exception from the Zoning Board last month and was looking from a recommendation from the Planning Board. 

Mr. Miller said the motion would be for a recommendation of not a recommendation for Frink to sell firearms from his home.

Mr. Aldrich said that there are eight conditions that the Zoning Board put in their approval. Most of these things are not enforceable. Number 1, operating from his house from 9-5 on Saturday and Sunday. “That’s fine,” Mr. Aldrich said. Conditions:

2. Federal and state permits must be obtained and approval of the Walpole police chief is required. Mr. Aldrich said, “I just renewed my FFL and I have a form and take it to the police and check yes or no. I checked yes and a copy is made. The police chief doesn’t sign anything.”
3. If any of these permits are amended, suspended or renewed, the change must be filed with ZBA. ”I renewed my license and I didn’t let the ZBA know. I don’t think the ZBA has any jurisdiction of my FFL license. That’s controlled by the federal government and the state of New Hampshire.”
4. No more than 20 customers sales per month. “I had 40 sales this month. Mr. Frink might have one sale on a Saturday and sell 18 more the next day on the Internet and ship them out.” Mr. Aldrich asked how can you keep track of that? “Who’s going to go up and count the vehicles in his yard.”
5. No unsold inventory. Mr. Aldrich said, “The inventory is what he’s purchased, it was sold to him. The Alstead Gun shop had unsold inventory and when someone comes into buy a gun, it becomes sold.
6. No advertising of firearms or ammunition. Mr. Aldrich said, “It’s been covered all up and down the Connecticut River Valley and probably to the Seacoast by now.  It’s been in the Clarion, The Walpolean, minutes have been posted.”
7. No firing range for customers can exist on the property. Mr. Aldrich said, “I have a firing range behind my house. Any one can shoot on my firing range. My neighbors.  Mr. Frink has some 77 acres and if he decides go out and shoot a gun, he’s entitled to so do if he does it safely. I don’t think that can be enforced.”

8. Operations cannot be changed or expanded without returning to the ZBA for permission.” That’s OK by me.”

Mr. Aldrich said all these things are covered by federal and state laws and he didn’t see how any of them could be enforced by the ZBA.

Mr. J. Miller said he agreed with Mr. Aldrich‘s comments but the matter is out of the Planning Board hands. The Zoning Board agreed to these conditions. If Mr. Frink has the same concerns as Mr. Aldrich, he has the right to appeal the decision and to a rehearing. The Planning Board recommends or not recommends.

Mr. Dalessio asked if the special exception was in rural/agriculture district and wondered why he needed a site plan. He said Frink didn’t need a site plan. It wasn’t required.

Mr. Miller said the ZBA asked Mr. Frink to come here to vote on a recommendation or not a recommendation.  It’s part of the criteria to have a nonbinding recommendation from the Planning Board.

Mr. Marcom made  motion to recommend.  Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Lot Line Adjustment – Aquilla Gorton request for Public Hearing for a Lot Line Adjustment, Town Map 8, Lot 118-1 and annex one-tenth acre from Lot 119 to make a total acreage of 11 acres.

Mr. Gorton said he wants this Lot Line Adjustment for his heirs so there can one be building lot and the possibility of the rest in current use.

One lot belongs to Mr. Gorton and the other to a sister-in-law of Mrs. Gorton. Mr. Gorton said he was waiting for the surveyor and the surveyor may not get back to him until August.  He needs the surveyor map and Mylar for the Public Hearing. The secretary will keep in touch with Mr. Gorton. The Board made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in August and if the maps are not ready then to extend the hearing to the following month.  The motion was seconded and approved by the entire Board. 

New Business:

            Lot Line Adjustment Map 20, Lot 76    .

Ms. Cindy Westover and Dr. Chuck Shaw were representing the Congregational Church. The abutting property to the east is owned by Walpole Chocolate LLC and there is a row of pine trees. The land is in back of Walpole Chocolate and in back of the Congregational Church. The church has been taking care of the property and the church council is now asking the owners of Walpole Chocolate to donate ownership of that 60-foot-by-123-foot space to the Congregational Church and annex the property up to the row of pine trees. Ms. Westover said she is getting an appraisal of the property, which the church will acknowledge as a donation. The owners of Walpole Chocolate are willing to donate this piece of property. Dr. Shaw is organizing the survey.

Ms. Westover asked what was needed.  Mr. J. Miller said three copies of the map and a Mylar. An application has to be filled out and a fee for a Lot Line Adjustment plus $8.00 for each abutter.

Ms. Westover requested a Public Hearing for a Lot Line Adjustment for the second Tuesday in July.  A motion was made to hold such a hearing, it was seconded and unanimously approved by the Board.

Northcott brothers, Dan and Ben, known as the Fuzzy Brothers, were before the Planning Board to discuss the change of use in the property they recently purchased at 15 Saw Mill Lane. The entire lot is 105 acres.                                                                     

            Mr. Ben Northcott said that he had a letter showing a new driveway permit and a letter from the Walpole Fire Department recommending that the apartment be removed from the shop area for safety reasons. The apartment dwellers will move to a house on the property. They will also use a shed as storage. In its place, the former apartment will be an office. The barns on the property will now be used to repair and store large equipment. He also talked to the Road Agent and since the house and the shop will now have their own driveways, he recommended that the addresses now be Old Cheshire Turnpike.

This lot Northcott was talking about had been subdivided before. The current driveway will not be used and the entrances into the barns will be from the back. That’s where the shop work and storage of large equipment  will be. The barns are abutted by field and pasture on one side that is sometimes used by Fall Mountain students for their cows. It will stay as farmland and the field is hayed by Chris Gowdy. Parking will be in an area between the buildings. Much of the property is wooded.

Regarding a fence – it would start from the back side and go across beyond the small shed. There would be a fence up to the driveway. He said he would prefer not to put a gate unless it’s required. It would be a 15-foot-opening. Some areas are already wooded but one area where trees are sick and dying may need to be fenced as well.

He said the only area where people can see is in up the driveways. They are not looking at changing any of the buildings. The cost would be the fence and painting the buildings.

The company is called Cheney Hill Realty. The company that would be storing equipment is Fuzzy Brothers LLC.

Ms. Myra Mansouri said her concern was people getting onto the property. Kids get curious, she said.

Mr. B. Northcott said it is a long way into the property and to fence it off entirely would be difficult because of the terrain. He said he could post signs. The location of the house is 50 feet higher and on an old gravel bank . The barns are about 150 feet off the road. Currently if you go by you’ll see a lot of junk left from the saw mill. The person renting now is a logger so he has his skidder.

Mr. Dalessio said, anything you do will be an improvement. Painting is a good idea for a start. He also said he was not opposed to trees as a fence. Mr. B. Northcott said they could put in some Christmas trees and that would block it year round and be more pleasant to look at.

There have been a few neighbors who use the property for four wheelers, which has been bothersome. The current tenant has been good at keeping them off. “Our thought is the same as his and we don’t want four wheelers,” Mr. B. Northcott said. A ski mobile trail would be alright.

Mr. B. Northcott asked if would be appropriate to post. He doesn’t want to post the entire property but just where they are working could be posted. Board members suggested signs such as Private Property would be sufficient.

The calculated cost would be $500 – $600. There was a question whether or not a Site Plan was applicable. Mr. Miller suggested he be put on the agenda for a continued preliminary discussion about the checklist and whether or not some items could be waived. Mr. B. Northcott said he would be there.

Mr. Dalessio asked about lighting. Mr. B. Northcott said just the opposite. He taking out lighting and there would be no signage.

Workshop meeting

Mr J. Miller asked the Board if it wanted to meet the 4^th Tuesday. The Board agreed and voted to have a general workshop.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 pm. The motion was seconded and passed by the Board.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Steve Dalessio asked that I post these corrections to the May 5 minutes. – Lil

The following appeared on page 3 of the May 5^th Minutes of the Select Board as it relates to Auxiliary Dwelling Units or ADUs:

“The creation of ADUs will help people to age in place, and it will create a greater supply of housing for the young professions we want to live here. The Select board feels they need to address this as a community; they should stay with a common foundation. “

The last sentence should read:

“The Select board feels they (Zoning and Planning) need to address this as a community; they (Zoning and Planning) shouldn’t stay with a common foundation. “

The Select Board fully endorses the concept of detached auxiliary dwelling units and encourages the implementation of Section X of Senate Bill 146 which allows a town to set their own standards for detached dwelling units by Zoning and Planning.

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MAY 26, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Joseph Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 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.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $75,816.95 for checks dated May 27, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending May 21, 2016, in the amount of $20,124.67 for checks dated May 27, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,390.33 for the week ending May 21, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 12, 2016 – Correction Request:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that there should be a correction on page 3 of the May 12, 2016, Selectboard meeting minutes as follows:  the Selectboard received a Thank You letter from the “Cheshire YMCA” rather than the “Meeting Waters YMCA” for the Town’s donation to Camp Takodah.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 19, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 19, 2016, with the following spelling correction: page 1, line 8, change “he would not object is there was” to “he would not object if there was”.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

STAFF MEETING – May 19, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of May 19, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – May 19, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of May 19, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – May 19, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of May 19, 2016, 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 Minutes of the following meetings:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – May 17, 2016;
• Zoning Board of Adjustment – May 18, 2016.

Mr. Dalessio advised that the Selectboard will comment on the Special Exception conditions for Mr. Eric Frink at a future ZBA meeting.

BUILDING PERMITS:

RASCAL BABY, LLC. Rascal Mountain Lane, Map & Lot #011-033-001: Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-18 for Rascal Baby LLC to “Construct a 24’ x 24’, 3 story attached silo”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SHELDON and JENNIFER SCOTT, 676 County Road, Map & Lot #005-035-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-19 for Sheldon and Jennifer Scott to “Install a ground mounted photovoltaic system”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PETER GRAVES, County Road, Map & Lot #005-010-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-20 for Peter Graves to “Build a 16’ x 28’ Horse Barn”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ROBERT and PATRICIA MALILA, 38 Crehore Road, Map & Lot #003-043-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-21 for Robert and Patricia Malila to “Convert part of house into a garage”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved. 

IVAR and EMILY FRITHSEN, 507 Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #005-002-007:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-22 for Ivar and Emily Frithsen to “Construct a 24’ x 12’, 1 story shed”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved. 

HUGH and STEPHANIE MONTGOMERY, 153 Ramsey Hill Road, Map & Lot #010-038-001:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to put Building Permit #2016-23 on-hold pending receipt of additional information.    

LETTERS TO BE SIGNED:

JACK and BARBARA FRAUNFELDER, re: Thank You Note for Refrigerator:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to send a Thank You letter to Jack and Barbara Fraunfelder for the refrigerator they have donated to the Town.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved. 

JACK and NANCY NEARY, re: Pleasant Street Sidewalk:  Mrs. Pschirrer wrote a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Neary as a result of the discussion during the meeting last week.

Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the letter to Jack and Nancy Neary regarding the sidewalk on Pleasant Street.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Hooper Institute Youth Employee Job Descriptions:  These will be discussed at the next meeting.

Employee Policy Handbook Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer continues to work on this.     

Granite Curbing Gift:  Mr. Dalessio is going to talk to Mr. Ray Boas about his offer for granite curbing from the church to his driveway.  No decisions have been made.

NEW BUSINESS:

Town of Walpole Expenditure Comparison Report by Department:  The Selectboard reviewed the Expenditure Comparison Report.  Mr. Dalessio advised that they are now going into their high expense time of the year.  He asked Mr. Rich Kreissle to add a second page to the monthly report for the Warrant Articles.  It looks like everything the Department Heads asked for are capable of being done within the $88,000.00 budgeted.  He asked that they hold off on the doors until all the roofs are done.

Mrs. Pschirrer suggested that a letter be written to the Women of Walpole to ask if they would consider donating a microwave for the kitchen as they have been interested in the refurbishing of the Town Hall kitchen.  Mrs. Downing pointed out that the window in the kitchen needs to be replaced and the frame repaired; she will get a quote.  Mr. Houghton was going to take care of the dishwasher.  Mrs. Pschirrer said that they really want to finish the kitchen.  Mr. Dalessio noted that it needs to be done by the end of this year or they will lose the balance of the money set aside for this project.

Thank You Letter from Hooper Hill Hoppers Snowmobile Club:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Thank You letter from the Hooper Hill Hoppers Snowmobile Club for allowing them access to the land.

NH Department of Environmental Services; Letter of Compliance:  A letter of compliance was received from the DES to advise that RMI has addressed the noted bio-solids deficiencies.  A copy of the letter will be forwarded to the Conservation Commission.

NH Department of Labor Inspection Report of April 20, 2016:  A letter was received from the NH Department of Labor relative to the Inspection Report of April 20, 2016.  The last violations at the Police Station have been taken care of.  Mr. Dalessio will draft the response letter for next week.

Drug Testing for Youth Workers:  The Selectboard had a discussion about having seasonal employees who have direct contact with the youth be drug tested and have background checks; it would be all the pool employees and camp workers.  This would not be required for the employees who do not manage other youth.  Mr. Dalessio felt that all seasonal employees of the pool will require drug testing prior to the start of work. Background checks will be required at the State level.  This will also apply to camp counselors.  Mr. Dalessio asked Mrs. Downing to start looking for an on-line video or buy a CD or DVD for youth protection training.   Primex might have something that can be used.                        

NHMA Workshops – re: Hosting:  Mr. Kreissle would like to offer our facility to the New Hampshire Municipal Association to do Workshops.  The Selectboard had no objections.  A screen and projector will be purchased as funding was included in the budget.

Employee Pool Passes:   Following a discussion the Selectboard agreed that Town employees and their immediate family members are eligible for free pool passes.  Mrs. Pschirrer will add this to the Employee Policy Handbook up-date.

Hazard Waste and Drinking Water Informational Mailing:  The Selectboard discussed options for doing large mailings.  Mr. Dalessio recommended that they call Mr. Gary Henderson in Putney at Five (5) Maples as they do bulk mailings.  Mrs. Downing will check on this.           

Primex Schedule of Exposures Summary:  The Selectboard reviewed the Primex Schedule of Exposures Summary.  Mrs. Downing pointed out that the deadline is next week.  Mr. Dalessio felt they should attempt to have more accurate figures.  There are no fire trucks.  Mrs. Pschirrer thought the assessment for the Hooper Institute was high.  Mr. Dalessio recommended that they make some copies and distribute them to the Department Heads and ask them to verify the buildings, vehicles and equipment and add anything that is missing.  Mr. Mark Houghton will be asked to check if the values of the water and sewer items are realistic.  Mr. Dalessio is concerned about the value of contents.  It would be interesting to see if the building values are close to the Avitar values.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:45 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:06 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of May 26, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

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 8:29 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Safety Repairs: The Selectboard members decided to put safety repairs in the Department line items even if it will cause an over-ride in that line for now.  This is due to the fact that these were not included in their budgets.  It will be easier to keep track of these safety repairs and the cost.

Walpole Leadership Academy:  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that at the Walpole Leadership Academy students will be attending the Selectboard meeting on June 8^th.  He will let the Selectboard know what the format will be at the next meeting. This meeting will be held in the Meeting Room due to the number of people that could attend.  This meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.

North Street: The Selectboard reviewed the report from Mr. Fellows on the North Street area drainage problems.  He outlined three options.  Mrs. Pschirrer will discuss this with Mr. Rau.  Mr. Wallace will be notified that the report has been received and will be discussed at the next Selectboard meeting on June 2^nd.  He will be asked to notify the other property owners that are affected by this problem.

Memorial Day:  There will be a Memorial Day parade and service on Monday, May 30^th.  It will start at 11:30 AM.  Mrs. Pschirrer will be the guest speaker.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary