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Location and Time:  Walpole Town Hall, Downstairs Office at 7:30 PM.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. SEATING OF ALTERNATES

3. REVIEW and APPROVE MINUTES – May 7, 2018

4. PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Report from Chair:

A. Treasury Report.

B. Correspondence.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Kristopher Wilkes, VHB: minimum impact expedited Wetlands Permit Application.

6. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Great Brook Town Forest/Boggy Meadow – Update.

B. Gowdy Property – Update.

C. Reservoir Dam Engineering – Update.

D. Town Easement Report – Update.

E. Fanny Mason Feasibility Study – Update.

F. Bill Callahan Land – Survey Update.

G. Town Conservation Maps – Update.

H. Membership Re-appointment – Update.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Members Present:

Alicia Flammia (Chair), Jackie Kensen, Lew Shelley, John Peska (Vice Chair), Duncan Watson, Kelli Wilson,

Alternates Present:

Myra Mansouri, Peter Palmiotto

Members Absent:

Gary Speed, Elaine Heleen, Laura Hayes

Others Present:

Steve Dalessio & Peggy Pschirrer (Selectboard Representatives), Steven Dumont (Recording Secretary), Jeff White (Guest)

Call to Order: Alicia Flammia, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.

Seating of Alternates: None required.

Review and approve minutes – April 2, 2018. No corrections. Lew made a motion to accept the minutes as written. John seconded. With all in favor, the minutes were accepted.

Public Business:

1. Treasury: The Conservation fund had a deposit of $9,021.32. The Forestry account had a deposit of $766.12 for the Garland Lumber invoice. The PDIP Conservation Fund account has a balance of $98,126.74.

2. Correspondence:

a. Connecticut River Conservancy is asking for donations.

b. Monadnock Conservancy is asking for donations.

c. Monadnock Conservancy survey.

New Business:

1. Cold River Local Advisory Committee has an open position. Kim Lewis is not signing up for another term. They are looking for someone to fill the position.

2. Great Brook Town Forest/Boggy Meadow: A farmer has been farming a small piece of the land for a number of years, and is now looking for formal permission to continue farming. The land is under conservation easement, with the Monadnock Conservancy as having executory interest and the WCC being the holder. The farmer (Marcus) leases his land and possibly the small land in the Great Brook Town Forest. The WCC needs more info to determine if the WCC land would be leased to someone else with money being involved. Alicia will email Marcus for details, to discuss at next meeting.

3. Merriam Forest: Lew got a call from Rebecca D., who has gotten word that there has been ATV traffic in the forest. There are two stone walls which have had sections removed. There are ATV tracks, sediment and stream crossings with sediment. Lew followed the tracks to an abutters house and spoke with the owner, who denied driving ATV’s in the forest. Lew put up signs and flagging in the traffic areas to notify them that ATV’s are not allowed in the forest. Rebecca notified NH Fish & Game, who is responsible for ATV activity. They came out and met with Lew. Fish & Game also followed the tracks back to an abutter. They spoke with said abutter and notified them of the penalties. Lew does not think this will continue to be a problem. Lew is looking for volunteers to help restore the walls and erosion.

4. Jeff White, who owns a house and property on Dearborn Circle, was in attendance. Jeff abuts the Gowdy property, and very frequently walks the surrounding fields and forests around his property. Jeff understands that the property is under conservation easement, and was inquiring about what is allowed to be done on the easement. He has noticed a large amount of forestry in that area, and he is concerned about the scope of the forestry. He voiced concern about wood duck nests and coyote dens being disturbed. Alicia told Jeff we gave permission, based upon the easement language, to do maintenance cutting in the easement. Alicia will check with Holly to see if she has any concerns, and what her comments are. No WCC members have walked the property before or after the cutting.

Old Business:

1. Reservoir Dam: No new updates/proposals. 5 Respondents have declined. Nobis Engineering is interested. Another possibility is CDL Consulting Engineers. They have worked with the town before. John will send them an email to gauge their interest.

2. Walpole Easement Database: Laura has gone through most of the files. Some easements do not have files. Laura gave Alicia a list of which ones she is missing. Alicia will touch base with Laura with information on missing easements.

3. Fannie Mason Feasibility Study: Lew has done more work and is hoping to wrap up for the next meeting.

4. Bill Callahan Land Survey: Alicia reached out to Eric and has not heard back on progress of the survey.

5. Town Conservation Maps: Laura has not had time to work on them this month.

6. WCC Appointments: John and Myra are re-appointed. Kelli is willing to stay on as a regular member but is busy and is okay becoming an alternate if someone else would like to take a regular position. Elaine is an alternate, and Alicia will follow up to see if she is interested. If not, Steven was offered the position.

7. Long View Forest Walk: Jackie and Lew were in attendance Thursday April 26th. Met with Alex and Tom from Long View. Walked forest, took pictures and did some mapping. Lots of red pine on a section of property that is ready to be cut. Reviewed logging that has recently been done. Came across a mountain bike trail through the forest. Long view is working on rapid assessment to present to WCC.

8. Trail Work Day: Saturday April 28th, Jackie Lew & Alicia were in attendance. Did some work and cleanup. There is need for further work on the trail.

9. WCC Outing Day: Just Lew, Alicia & Alicia’s daughter walking High Blue.

Other Business:

1. Proposed Gas Station, D&C Transportation: Myra, Steve & Peggy excused themselves as they are member of the planning or select boards. Jeff White also left as he is a member of the Planning Board. Alicia drafted a letter that she would like to submit to the Planning & Zoning Boards. Discussion of existing Jiffy Mart gas station and other development down the road. It was noted that those developments are commercial zoned, but Jiffy Mart received a small exception for a slight encroachment on agricultural land. John mentioned that whatever the WCC’s view is on this, it is going to set a precedent for any further development on agricultural land. Duncan made a motion to present the letter, with minor edits, with WCC members names assigned to the letter, presented at the public hearing. John seconded. All in favor.

2. Rediscussion of Jeff White and Holly Gowdy property: reaffirmation of need to contact Holly about work done. Steven noted that as of the last meeting, he didn’t believe that the easement language allowed for commercial logging, only maintenance logging. He is questioning if the logger is doing maintenance pruning, or more extensive cutting. Lew mentioned that after the meeting they determined that there can be commercial logging done, but they have to have a Forest Management Plan done beforehand. The extent of the cutting is not determined as no WCC members have been to the property. Alicia will touch base to with Holly.

Adjournment: At 9:05 Duncan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. John seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting: Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted; Steven Dumont, Recording Secretary

Note: These are unapproved minutes. Corrections, if any, will be found in the minutes of June 4, 2018.

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:36 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – May 17, 2018:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of May 17, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

HOOPER BUSINESS:

April Reimbursement Request:  Mr. Dalessio moved to transfer funds from Hooper Education Trust 1 to the Town of Walpole in the amount of $5,199.79.  This is for expenses incurred in April 2018.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Maintenance Disbursement Report in Detail:  Mrs. Pschirrer explained Mr. Kreissle expected another communication authorizing him to transfer these funds.

Mr. Dalessio moved to transfer from the Hooper Maintenance Trust to the Town of Walpole the amount of $16,088.29 for invoices for the period of August 26, 2017 to April 18, 2018.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Meetinghouse West, LLC:  Mr. Jeff Miller came into the meeting.  He had reviewed the “Letter of Agreement”.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned the Hooper Trustees had hoped Meetinghouse West LLC would have some money left at the end of the year; it would go into the Hooper Education Trust.  This Agreement was written before the Trustees knew about the pending sale.  Mr. Miller advised some unanticipated repairs needed to be made this year.  Mrs. Pschirrer will set-up a meeting with the Monadnock Conservancy and Mr. Fred Dill.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the three Hooper Trustees sign the Letter of Agreement with Mr. Jeff Miller of Meetinghouse West, LLC.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.    

ADJOURNMENT:  Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.  

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 5:30 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 were four members of the public in attendance.

BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS REVIEW:  For about a year, Mr. Dalessio had been working on a draft “Building Permit Process Review”.  After much research and talking with many people, he felt it was time to present this draft document.  The objectives are:

• Update Building Permit Fee Schedule To Be Fair and Balanced;

• Update The Building Permit Process To Ensure All Requirements Are Met;

• Tighten The Link Between Site Plan Review and Building Permit;

• Determine Levels of Building Inspection That Might Be Required.

It is a site review and not a construction review, although it might involve a small amount of construction review in terms of safety issues, lighting, etc.  The RSAs allow the Planning Board to form a committee to look at those types of things in a non-binding way.  He reviewed:

• Today’s Process and Requirements Commercial/Industrial;

• Today’s Process and Requirements Residential.

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment set their own fees.  There is a little bit of a “gray” zone; everything should be in place before applicants get a building permit.  They need to get what the State requires and what the Town should require to come together.  Building permits are good for one year for a $1.00 fee.

An example is given on Where Site Plan Needs to Support Building Permit.

• Conditions of approval may not always be clear or known when applicant comes for building permit.  Example: Life Safety Requirements should be stated up front.

• Site Plan Review does not always account for downstream permitting. Example: Water/Sewer Permit should be part of Site Plan Review.

• Applicants often need Site Plan Review/Building Permit for Financing or Promotion of Property Process today does not allow for “Finance” permitting, leads to missing information or changing information.

• There is no guidance or policy regarding the installation of “Energy” systems.  Asking for building permit but there is no guidance for compliance.

Building Permit Process Concerns:

• Application instructions are not always clear and concise.

• Approvals and permits are not always available or not provided.

• Verification of work performed is not part of the process unless required by other permits.

• Homeowner plans are somewhat confusing or not complete;

• All construction is considered the same.

• Process does not allow for “Energy System” because lack of ordinance.

• No way of knowing when building permit should

Mr. Mark Houghton explained the Fire Department’s role:  For example: There would be a Planning Board Site Plan Review of a commercial project. But, the Fire Department would not know about it and yet a building permit would be issued.  In New Hampshire, the Fire Department is to uphold life safety issues but there was no mechanism to trigger that.  It is now better than it was.  Mr. Dalessio said approval should not be given until that element is fulfilled.  All the elements of Site Plan Review need to be documented whether it is an excavation permit or wetlands permit. They all need to flow down to the building permit level.  It needs to be in a policy.  Life safety should be at the beginning, not the end.  For the Fire Department, it is for anything more than two units plus all commercial, industrial, school, place of assembly, etc.  There is a permit required for gas and oil burner installations.

The Town of Walpole is probably the only city/town in the State with a $1.00 building permit.  Permits are good for one year. But, at this time, can be renewed for another year for $1.00.  The building permit should be good for a year as long as substantial completion is underway and that has to be defined.  Most permits are residential for decks, sheds, garages, etc.

Permit Types (Proposed):

Permit “A: – For Residential Construction of Less than 400 Square Feet;

Permit “B: – For Residential Construction of Greater Than 400 Square Feet;

Permit “C – For All Commercial/Industrial Construction.

The Current Fee, Proposed Base Fee and Additional Square Foot Dollar were outlined.

Substantial completion is not defined.  It could just be the foundation is poured.  There has been some discussion on this but it has not moved forward.  Mr. Houghton asked what the fee will fund.  Mrs. Pschirrer would like it to fund a part-time building inspector.  Building Permits trigger having an Avitar Associates assessor go out to do an inspection.  There was a consensus that the proposed fees are reasonable.

Enforcement vs Verification

Code Enforcement is the responsibility of the Selectboard since there is no Enforcement Officer.  At no point in our process does the Town ask for construction details other than some part of Life Safety (Sprinkler Plans).  Code Enforcement requires knowledge of the applicable building, electrical, plumbing and Life Safety Codes.

Construction Verification is the responsibility of the Selectboard since there is no Enforcement Officer.  Our process asks for knowledgeable people to provide the necessary documentation, i.e. permits, licenses numbers, etc.  Verification requires some degree of construction knowledge but relies on professionals to do the job properly.

Code enforcement would require the town to hire or sub-contract for a licensed building inspector or code enforcement officer.  It would also require more complete construction drawings on the part of the applicant.  For the majority of building permits issued, the cost would be excessive.  Verification might be a better choice for our town.

Next Steps:

• Agree on basic concepts;

• Update Application Procedure;

• Update Fee Schedule;

• Train;

• What to do with “Energy Syst

Mr. Dalessio felt this discussion gives them a basic concept of the direction they want to go in.  Now they can start doing more detailed work, writing procedures and policies.

Four residents came into the meeting.

Walker Road Property:  Mr. Houghton asked if they should be looking at a source-site for an additional well for the Town’s water supply system.  He does not want to put any time into doing research if the Selectboard does not want to pursue the purchase of this property.  Some funding is available.  Mr. Boas mentioned a group meeting with Mrs. Jennifer Palmiotto to discuss a grant she is looking into.  This grant is to supply water intake.  They are working on the application; funding can be 50% of total project cost.  He is asking for the support of the Selectboard.  Mr. Houghton asked if we should seek this opportunity to look at another water site.  Mr. Dalessio felt under the current scheme that property would end up with the Conservation Commission; it could be developed into a future water well site.  Mr. Houghton explained there is always worry about what would happen if problems developed to one of their well sites.  There is not enough land near Watkins Hill Well to support another well; he worries about this well the most. Mr. Houghton would like to have Mrs. Pschirrer set-up a meeting with the CDL Engineer to go over the Reservoir Dam deficiencies, make sure everybody is on the same page and then just make it happen.

Walker Road Property:  Mr. Boas and Dr. Shaw are hoping to meet with D & C Transportation next week to discuss concessions.  Mrs. Pschirrer explained the process for applying for a tax abatement.

Meetinghouse Road:  Mr. Tom Sawyer inquired about maintaining this Class 6 road.  Mr. Peter Graves was here last week to ask if he could work on the road himself.  Mrs. Pschirrer talked to Mr. Mike Rau, road agent, who said if Mr. Graves wants to maintain the road himself he could.  She was going to talk to the other Selectboard members about writing a letter to Mr. Graves to let him know it is okay for him to maintain the road providing he waives any liability.  Since it is a Class 6 road, the Town will not maintain this road.  Mrs. Pschirrer understands that Mr. Graves and Mr. Sawyer use the road for farm equipment; it is their short cut.

Cold River Materials:  Mr. Gary Patch, Plant Manager for Cold River Materials, was present.  Prior to Cold River Materials owning this business, Frank Whitcomb Construction owned it for many years.  It is a gravel and ledge operation that has been there for about 70 years.  He does not think Cold River Materials and the Town of Walpole have a good relationship and he does not understand why.  This is the third year in a row that Mr. Patch was not even asked to give a quote for asphalt.  Walpole spends a lot of money for trucking to go to Winchester to pick up asphalt.  Cold River Materials is a big taxpayer in Town.

They employ local help but Mr. Rau has never called him for a price on any of their products.  Their road got posted this year for five weeks. Yet it had never been posted before in about 70 years.  They had to do work on the road themselves.  This year they are doing the District 4 paving for the State of New Hampshire.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised for this year they have again signed with Mitchell.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned a few years ago there was a quality problem.   Mr. Patch feels that Mr. Rau, as Road Agent, should want to get the best price for the Town.  Mr. Patch would like to have a better relationship with the Town.  Mr. Dalessio would like to see a total cost analysis next year from Mr. Rau.  Ms. Mayberry would like to try to support local businesses.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $47,657.63 for checks dated May 25, 2018.  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 May 19, 2018, in the amount of $25,030.04 for checks dated May 25, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was received.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,021.51 for the week ending May 19, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 17, 2018:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 17, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – May 17, 2018:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session #2 of May 17, 2018, 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.

STAFF MEETING – May 17, 2018:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of May 17, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Zoning Board of Adjustment – May 16, 2018.

NOTICES OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE:  

MAP and LOT #012-013-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot #012-013-000 off Red Barn Lane.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #012-013-003:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Notoce of Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot #012-013-003 off Red Barn Lane.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS – PROPERTY TAX:

MAP and LOT #023-003-002:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #023-003-002 for both the former owner of this property and the current owner who applied for an Abatement.   R.N. Johnson, former owner, will receive the amount of $888.53 and the current owner, EH and CH Trust will receive $893.42.  This abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

MAP and LOT #003-016-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #003-016-000 in the amount of $516.57.  This Abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #025-001-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for the past owner of Map and Lot #025-001-000 in the amount of $1,158.58  This Abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #003-065-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #003-065-000 in the amount of $231.97.  This Abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #012-044-021:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #012-044-021.  The Selectboard will support the recommendation made by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #013-010-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #013-010-000 in the amount of $288.63.  This Abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #021-019-000;  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #021-019-000 in the amount of $77.49.  This Abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #008-095-004:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #008-095-004 in the amount of $314.40.  This Abatement was recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #026-033-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #026-033-000.  The Selectboard will support the recommendation made by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #003-082-CL9:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #003-082-CL9, Great Eastern Radio.  This is on the NHPB tower.  The Selectboard will support the recommendation made by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.    

MAP and LOT #003-040-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #003-040-000.  The Selectboard will support the recommendation made by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #008-051-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #008-051-000.  The Selectboard will support the recommendation made by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT# 028-002-000; 028-016; 028-143; 028-145:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #028-002-000 in the amount of $2,473.24 but moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lots #028-016, Map and Lot #028-143 and Map and Lot #028-145. These four properties are owned by Aumand Realty Corp.  Only one property received an abatement recommendation.  It was for the main showroom building.  

MAP and LOT #013-053-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #013-053-001. The Selectboard will support the recommendation made by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Receipts to Date: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Water/Sewer Receipts to Date May 23, 2018, from Mrs. Jodi Daigle.  Total Receipts for Quarter #1 – 2018 Billing is $96,549.41 or 63.7%.

Brownfields Project:  Mrs. Pschirrer has been reviewing documents and recent reports on the Brownfields Project.

NEW BUSINESS:

Police Revolving Fund Request:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the withdrawal from the Walpole Police Revolving Fund NH State Flagger Training in the amount of $600.00; Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

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 Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:24 PM.  

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:35 PM.  

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of May 24, 2018, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:36 PM.  

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:08 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 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

”Good Things Come to Those Who Wait!”

It has been a long wait, but the Club Car Onward electric cart that we won in a Facebook contest last December was finally delivered last week! In case you don’t remember, we entered an online contest last fall to win a four-person electric golf cart to use at Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail. We plan to use the cart to transport visitors with physical limitations to sites on Distant Hill that they otherwise could not access.

Well, thanks to over 400 Facebook friends who voted for Distant Hill Gardens in the contest, we won the cart. The Onward was ordered to our specifications back in January, but it took a bit longer than the estimated six to eight weeks to finally get it!

The Onward will be available, free of charge, for all Open Garden Weekends, Private Garden Tours, and to access Distant Hill Nature Trail during scheduled events. I’m sorry to say, the new Distant Hill Geology Trail is still too rough for the new vehicle to easily use, but we are working on it.

If you, or someone you know, has been putting off visiting Distant Hill Gardens or Distant Hill Nature Trail because of a mobility issue, your wait is over. The Onward can seat up to three guests, and will be available on a first-come basis for scheduled events, or you can Contact Us through our website to set up a date and time for a Private Tour.

Michael & Kathy Nerrie

Thanks Again to Everyone Who Voted For Us on Facebook