The Walpolean

 

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Selectboard Present:     Peggy Pschirrer; Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one member of the public in attendance.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $231,299.86 for checks dated December 22, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a check in the amount of $167,800 to the Walpole Fire District.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending December 16, 2017, in the amount of $25,230.28 for checks dated December 22, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,720.11 for the week ending December 16, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET MEETING – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Recreation Department Budget Meeting of December 14, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 14, 2017, with one spelling correction of a name.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 14, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of December 14, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 15, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 15, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer 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 – November 21, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 28, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 5, 2017;
• Walpole Cemetery Trustees – December 9, 2017;
• Walpole Planning Board – December 12, 2017;
• Town Library Board of Trustees – December 13, 2017.

 

PROPERTY TAX REFUND:

MAP and LOT #030-075-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $21.00 for Map and Lot #030-075-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #029-027-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot #029-027-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Meeting with Fall Mountain School District Administrators: The Selectboard will be meeting with the Fall Mountain School District Administrators – Superintendent Landry and Mr. James Fenn, Business Manager, on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 8:00 AM in Walpole.

Letter to Selectboards in the Fall Mountain School District:  Mrs. Pschirrer explained this letter is to thank the Selectboard members of Charlestown, Langdon, Acworth and Alstead for their interest in a proposed warrant article to amend the Articles of Association for the FMSD election of Board Members.  She has been informed by the Town attorney, as well as the School Board attorney, that they may not amend the articles.  They are controlled by RSA 195:19 which demands that all board members be elected at large with a one man, one vote principle.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to the Selectboard Members of Charlestown, Langdon, Acworth and Alstead regarding the amendment of the FMSD Articles of Association.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter to William Callahan: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. William Callahan advising the Town Selectboard, under RSA 41:14-a, has accepted his donation of land that abuts the Fanny Mason Forest.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter to Eric Merklein: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. Eric Merklein acknowledging his concerns about plowing.  Seconded by Mr. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town Report Dedication Page:  The Selectboard has been discussing the Town Report Dedication page.  A question came up as to whether or not the honorees need to be Town residents.  There is no written criteria on this subject.  Consideration could be given to the fact that contributions to the Town are as beneficial as being a resident. 

Solar Energy Petition:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Solar Energy Petition:  “To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:61 through RSA 72:64 for inclusively,

which provide for an optional property tax exemption from the property’s assessed value, for property tax purposes, for owners of real property, which is equipped with solar energy systems, intended for use of the immediate site.  Such property tax exemption shall be in the amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of qualifying equipment under these statutes.”

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Solar Energy Petition and it be forwarded to Attorney Hockensmith for his review.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs, Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant Articles:  The Selectboard reviewed the draft list of Warrant Articles to-date.

Article for repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings.  There will be some additions to the list.  The amount will need to be adjusted.  Mr. Kreissle will provide the Unassigned Fund Balance.

Article – Capital Reserve Fund – first line after “purpose” add “and or repair”

Article –Walpole Highway– Capitol Reserve Fund Account – Plans are to buy a new truck next year.

Article – Walpole Police – Ductless Fume Hood with HEPA filters- delete “fund balance”.

Article – Speed Monitoring Sign- delete “fund balance”.

DES Wetlands Permit Application:  The Selectboard received the hard copy of the Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Permit application for the Alstead Center Road Culvert Repair.

Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize the Chair, Peggy Pschirrer, to sign the DES Wetlands Permit application for the Alstead Center Road Culvert Repair.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mrs. Sandra Smith, Town Clerk, also needs to sign this document.

North Walpole Park – Tunnel Building:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Tunnel Building in the North Walpole Park is owned by the Town.  It was the result of years of negotiations with the Boston and Maine Railroad.  Mr. Dalessio will let Mr. Mark Houghton know the Town owns the building.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Letter to NH Liquor Commission:  Burdick’s is changing their ownership structure.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to the NH Liquor Commission advising that the Town of Walpole Selectboard voted to grant permission to Kenneth Burns and Thomas Goins to obtain a liquor with entertainment license for their Burns and Goins LLC, DBA The Restaurant at Burdick’s and the off-premise sales of beer and wine at the Walpole Grocery.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SWRPC’s Regional Economic Development Advisory Commission:  Mr. Dalessio would like to be a representative to the SWRPC’s Regional Economic Development Advisory Commission.   Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer were in favor of this request.

Walpole Hazard Mitigation Committee: Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer would like to be on the Walpole Hazard Mitigation Committee.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned it fits in with the Brownfields Program.  The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2018, at 3:00 PM at the Fire Station. 

NH Lottery and Keno:   Acknowledgement was made of a letter from the NH Lottery providing information on KENO and the language for a Town Warrant if the Selectboard decide to place KENO on the Warrant.  It is a revenue source.

Town Hall Roof and Falling Snow:  A note of concern was received from Mr. Kreissle about the snow that falls off the Town Hall roof.  He felt a sign should be put by the entry way.  Mrs. Downing was asked to call Primex for an opinion on liability when a sign is put up.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:20 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:35 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 21, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:39 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:59 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

 

 

 

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 14, 2017

 

Selectboard Present:     Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:35 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one member of the public in attendance.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

ERIK MERKLEIN:  Mr. Merklein lives at 82 North Road.  They moved to Walpole 27-years ago this week.  Until this year they never had any problems on the front line of their road nor damage to the parking area on the side of their house.  This year all the grass got torn up.  He submitted pictures of the damage and had previously talked to and given pictures to Mr. Rau at the Highway Department.  In the springtime the erosion was so bad there was damage to the driveway; it cost $1,200 to have an area re-paved, bring gravel/stone in and clean-up a lot of debris that got washed in off the road.  During the first snowstorm this year the big plows started to damage the area again.  Erosion is starting again.  He put in iron stakes with reflectors.  Mr. Rau’s crew was there looking at the area.  His concern is if this plowing continues there will be erosion in the spring and he will have another repair bill.  Colonial Road also has some damage.  Mr. Merklein knows the Highway crew works very hard and is out there in the middle of the night but he would appreciate it if they were a little more cautious.  Mrs. Pschirrer will discuss this with Mr. Rau.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $2,054,889.37 for checks dated December 15, 2017.  This includes a payment in the amount of $1,483,424.00 to the Cheshire County and the monthly payment in the amount of $535,300.00 to the Fall Mountain Region School District.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending December 9, 2017 in the amount of $22,010.89 for checks dated December 15, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,776.45 for the week ending December 9, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 6, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 6, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Walpole Conservation Commission – December 4, 2017.

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL TAX WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #028-161-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Supplemental Tax Warrant in the amount of $1,066.00.  The State of New Hampshire did not take it by eminent domain.  The tax card ownership information was up-dated mid-year however the exempt tax status was not up-dated by Avitar. This property is in North Walpole.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

TIMBER CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES and WARRANT:

MAP ad LOT #011-047-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed – Intent Filed During Tax Year: April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, in the amount of $2,876.59.  This property is owned by the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT #011-048-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed – Intent Filed During Tax Year: April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, in the amount of $1,861.70.  This property is owned by the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Warrant:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Original Warrant, Yield Tax Levy, dated December 14, 2017, for Map and Lot #011-047-000 and Map and Lot #011-048-000 for the total amount of $4,738.29.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mr. Dalessio reported they did a good job on the road so they can get to the site safely.

 

WATER & SEWER UPDATE and LIEN WARRANTS:

Water/Sewer Receipts to Date:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the report on Water/Sewer Receipts to Date 12/14/17, from Mrs. Daigle.  Total receipts for the Fall 2017 billing are 82% paid.

Town of Walpole Water Tax Lien:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Warrant for the Town of Walpole Water Tax Lien in the amount of $4,037.55.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town of Walpole Sewer Tax Lien:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Warrant for the Town of Walpole Sewer Tax Lien in the amount of $19,003.37.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town of North Walpole Sewer Tax Lien:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Warrant for the Town of North Walpole in the amount of $28,718.47.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refunds as follows:

• MAP and LOT # 028-094-000 – $266.00;
• MAP and LOT # 001-011-004 – $2,129.67;
• MAP and LOT # 001-003-000 – $31.74;
• MAP and LOT # 022-016-000 – $17.52;
• MAP and LOT # 019-022-000 – $31.25;
• MAP and LOT # 008-077-001- $5,688.00.

Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS TAX CREDIT:  MAP and LOT # 011-017-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veterans Disabled Credit for Map and Lot #011-017-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING and DEMOLITION PERMITS: 

Demolition, Map and Lot # 004-037-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-40 for William Callahan for “Demolition of Shed” at 122 Bookseller Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building, Map and Lot # 011-043-003:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-41 for Timothy & Anna Blanc to construct a “36’ x 15’ Carport” at 760 Valley Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building, Map and Lot # 001-003-007:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-42 for Emicor, LLC/Bensonwood for a “389 Square Foot Shed” at 6 Blackjack Crossing.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Land Donation from William Callahan:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Selectboard held two Public Hearings, on November 9^th, 2017 and on November 30^th, 2017.  No petitions were received asking the Selectboard not to accept this 3.5 acre land-locked parcel adjacent to the Fanny Mason Forest that is already in Trust.  Letters of support were received from the Planning Board and Walpole Conservation Commission as required by RSA 41:14-a.  If approved the Walpole Conservation Commission will have the land surveyed and will be responsible for the Deed transfer.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept this land donation from William Callahan in accordance with RSA 41-14-a.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer will draft the letter to the Walpole Conservation Commission.

Avitar 5 Year Assessing Contract:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Multi-Year 5 year Assessing Contract with Avitar Associates of New England, Inc. for the assessment, cycled inspection program, with utilities for the amount of $168,420.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Draft Warrant Articles:  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested holding the Warrant Articles until their budget meeting tomorrow.

2018 Town Budget and Warrant Articles Public Hearing:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to set the date for this Public Hearing on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 6:00 PM.

Fall Mountain Region School District:  The Selectboard suggested inviting Superintendent Landry and James Penn to attend a Selectboard meeting on January 4, 2018, at 8:00 AM to discuss the proposed district budget.  Mr. Dalessio recommended sending them a copy of the letter from the Cheshire County about their significant budget increase due to the Maplewood project.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Property Tax Bills:  Mr. Dalessio wanted the Minutes to reflect a huge “Thank You” to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Downing, Mrs. Daigle and anyone else who helped get the Property Tax bills out on time.  The Selectboard also thanked the taxpayers for paying these bills on time as it makes a big difference.

Fire Warden Invoice:  Ms. Mayberry moved to authorize Mrs. Pschirrer to sign the annual invoice to the State of New Hampshire to report that Mr. William E. Houghton, Warden, issued 420 Fire Permits at $2.00/each for a total of $840.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Fire District Payment Request:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Walpole Fire District Payment Request in the amount of $167,800.00 in accordance with the 2017 Warrant Article No. 5 that was approved at Town Meeting .  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Fall Mountain Proposed Budget Meeting:  The Fall Mountain Proposed Budget Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2018.

Alstead Center Road Culvert Project Plans:  Mrs. Pschirrer distributed copies of the Alstead Center Road Culvert Repair as proposed by CLD Engineers.  The Selectboard will need to sign No. 11 and the Town Clerk will need to sign No. 13.  The Town needs to send a permit fee of $200.00 payable to the State Treasurer for the Wetlands Permit.  The Selectboard is waiting for hard copies of the proposal to sign the documents.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised this project needs to be done and the Town has the money to do it.  She requested this be put on next week’s agenda under Old Business.

NH Housing Letter:  The NH Housing Authority received a request letter for Federal Housing Tax Credits from Abenaki Springs for their Phase II project.  The State is soliciting comments from the Town.  Mr. Dalessio would like to talk to Mr. Mark Houghton about this.  He would like to comment on the fact that there were safety issues with the first building and they would like this second building to meet all the State Building Codes and Safety Regulations before opening.  Mr. Dalessio will draft the letter to the State and bring it back to the Budget Meeting tomorrow.  Mrs. Downing can then fax the letter to the State so it meets the comment period deadline.

Selectboard Office Vacation Time Requests:  Mrs. Downing will be on vacation on January 12^th, 16^th and 17^th, 2018.  January 15^th is a holiday; Martin Luther King Day/Civil Rights Day.  Mr. Kreissle will be on vacation the week of Christmas, December 26^th, 27^th, 28^th and 29^th, 2017.  Mrs. Daigle will be on vacation from February 26^th to March 2^nd, 2018.  The Selectboard approved these requests.

Up-dating the Web-Site:  Ms. Mayberry asked where this project is.  Mrs. Downing felt Mrs. Smith has been forwarding her information to Mr. Ryan Harrison who has the frame work done.  Mr. Dalessio explained originally the website was being done by an outside consultant who went bankrupt and took down the Town’s website.  The current website is what Mr. Dalessio put up but it was not his intent to maintain it.  Mr. Harrison, a resident, volunteered to take it over and continues to work on it.  Mrs. Downing mentioned minutes need to be on the website as of January 01, 2018, or state where they are posted.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:04 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8:18 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 14, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:19 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:40 PM.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call cote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:41 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:58 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of December 14, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:58 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET

DECEMBER 14, 2017

 

Selectboard Present:     Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  Mr. Justin Cassarino, Recreation Department Director, was present.

2018 Proposed Budget – Recreation Department:  Mr. Cassarino and the Recreation Committee have been talking about the tennis courts.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there are any programs for teenagers.  Mr. Cassarino replied not at this time; there has not been enough interest.  The Walpole League numbers are dwindling; no more than 20.  It is between $20,000-to-$30,000 for a new tennis court; Walpole has two.  People have said they would love to have a walking track.  It would probably be all around the fence.

Mr. Cassarino would like to have a pool manager.  All the programs have grown beyond one person, 35 hours.  He would like to do more community events; for both children and adults throughout the season.  The committee and he have talked about his being in charge of the recreation, such as sports, and the pool manager would be responsible for the pool but report to Mr. Cassarino.  They have a job description.  The pool manager would need to take a two-day training session on how to run the system, chemicals, etc. The pool is open approximately ten weeks.  Clear Water would help get the pool ready to open up.  The pool takes a lot of time over the summer.  There was a consensus to set the Pool Manager 2018 Proposed Budget at $8,000.  Salaries part-time will be reduced from $29,580 to $24,000.  Salaries-Manager will be $10,000.  Telephone will be $1,000.  Swimming Certs/Red Cross is dropped from $1,000 to $800.  Soccer Program will remain at $1,000.  Basketball Program/Officials is increased from $1,800 to $2,000; Mr. Cassarino has had trouble with recruiting.  Pool Chemicals is down from $5,000 to $4,000; the new company is saving them money. Tennis/Basketball Courts Maintenance is dropped from $4,000 to $3,000; some painting on the courts will be done.  After it is recalculated it will be a lower budget than last year.

Mr. Cassarino feels their program is doing real well now.  There is a group of people who want to make the soccer program even more developed for the younger youth.  A lot of four-year-olds had trouble hearing about the soccer program. Therefore, more flyers will be distributed.  His main goal for the winter is to get a basketball program for the younger youth; four-year-olds.  He wants them to have fun.

Mr. Dalessio asked if a line should be established for the North Walpole Park.  Mr. Cassarino said there was a Christmas tree lighting; it is being done with solar lights.  A good group showed up.  They have a lot of great ideas.  Mr. Dalessio said they talked about having a North Walpole Park representative on the Recreation Committee.  Mr. Cassarino felt that is a good idea.  They would like to do games for the little children.  A park where people can relax.  The Selectboard agreed to add $1,000 to the Recreation Department budget for the North Walpole Park so they could have a small sand box, picnic tables, etc.  Mr. Cassarino will be their contact person.  The next Recreation Committee meeting will be in early January.

Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Cassarino to put the Walking Track on his “Wish List” as she feels it would be used a lot.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer closed this Selectboard Budget Meeting at 6:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary