Selectboard Present:  Steven Dalessio, Chair; Peggy Pschirrer and Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. Ben Hoy, Manager of the Recycling Center/Transfer Station was also present.

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 at 6:34 PM.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. These minutes are to remain sealed.

The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.

The meeting was joined by Ms. Celeste Aumand and Mr. Paul Looney

Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire Agreement: Mr. Looney presented documentation to the Selectboard. Ms. Mayberry questioned if this was a re-signing of an existing document. Mr. Dalessio was presented with a document to re-sign.  Ms. Pschirrer commented that the purpose of re-signing the document is because an individual was incorrectly listed as a “second”. Mr. Looney said he would stop by the Selectboard Office in the morning and ask Mrs. Daigle to email the scanned document to CPCNH.

North Walpole Plowing and Other Concerns: Mr. Dalessio asked if Ms. Aumand was present representing the North Walpole Commissioners. Ms. Aumand said she was. Ms. Aumand queried as to the Walpole procedure of plowing the North Walpole Fire Station. Ms. Aumand stated she has shoveled the fire department this season. Ms. Aumand commented that plowing did not occur with the last snowstorm. Mr. Dalessio stated he would speak to Mr. Mike Rau. Mr. Dalessio provided Ms. Aumand with his cell phone number and stated that when she notices the fire department is not plowed, she should call him.  Discussion was held regarding the process by which the fire department’s snow is removed when a snowstorm occurs. Ms. Aumand then asked if there were parking/towing ordinances for the Town. Ms. Aumand described the process by which school buses are dropping children off at school. Mr. Dalessio commented that the school district needs to address why the school buses cannot drop off appropriately. Mr. Dalessio proposed that the North Walpole Commissioners to send a letter to Mary Henry at the school who oversees facilities and describe the problem regarding the drop-off of children at the school. 

Mr. Dalessio stated that a solar speed sign would be installed in North Walpole in the spring. Mr. Dalessio stated that the sign pole had arrived. Ms. Aumand commented that one of Don Newcomb’s properties has water and it is unclear if his property is metered. Mr. Dalessio requested that Mrs. Daigle confirm there is a sewer bill. Mr. Dalessio stated that the software which reads the meters will be changed because it is outdated. Mr. Dalessio commented that Ms. Pschirrer will follow up with the Police Department concerning signs, and that he will speak to Mr. Rau about the fire department snow removal.

NEW BUSINESS:

Rabid Wildlife: Mr. Dalessio stated that he researched the rabid animal complaint. Ms. Pschirrer commented on a fox den on a property in the village. Mr. Dalessio stated that police will refer to NH Fish and Game animals that they are not able to dispatch. He stated that baby raccoons were captured and sent to a rehabilitation center. Mr. Dalessio was advised by the police department that there are no new problems with wildlife within the Town. Ms. Mayberry commented on the process by which residents can be notified when animal issues arise. Ms. Pschirrer stated there are open compost piles located within the Town. 

SWRPC Winter Meeting:  The meeting will be held on February 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM.

Legislative Delegation Meeting: The meeting will be held on March 1, 2023, and will begin at 6:30 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $13,372.21for checks issued February 3, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. This includes a $2,912.39 payment to Irving Energy.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending January 28, 2023, in the amount of $34,188.24 dated February 3, 2023, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $7,178.95.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 26, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of January 26, 2023, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – January 26, 2023:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of January 26, 2023, as submitted. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The following reports were acknowledged by the Selectboard:

• Safety Committee – January 19, 2023;

• Planning Board Workshop – January 24, 2023

ABATEMENTS:

Map and Lot# 028-119-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve an abatement for Map and Lot# 028-119-000, with a $381.24 property tax refund. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 024-013-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve an abatement for Map and Lot# 024-013-000, with a $2,764.54 property tax refund.  Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 004-028-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny an abatement for Map and Lot# 004-028-000.  Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUND:

Map and Lot#0 027-001-006:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a property tax refund for Map and Lot# 027-001-006, with $231.13 due to the overpayment of fall 2022 property taxes.  Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BLIND PROPERTY EXEMPTION:

Map and Lot# 022-017-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a blind exemption for Map and Lot# 022-017-000. Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot# 030-006-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 030-006-000, as the applicant served over 90 days of active duty, was honorably discharged during a time of non-conflict. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 030-006-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 030-006-000, Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The applicant is a veteran and the spouse of the prior applicant.

Map and Lot# 008-024-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a Veteran’s Credit for Map and Lot# 008-024-000. Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The applicant served over 90 days of active duty, was honorably discharged, and served during a time of conflict.

CURRENT USE:

Map and Lot# 009-024-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a current use application for Map and Lot# 009-024-000, Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. It is a ten-acre lot being entered into current use.

Map and Lot# 011-031-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a current use application for Map and Lot# 011-031-000, Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

2023-02, Map and Lot# 007-021-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a building permit for Map and Lot#007-021-001, to construct a 34’ x 26’ one and a half story garage with a one bed efficiency apartment on the second floor. Ms. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Houghton Brook Bridge: Mr. Dalessio updated the Selectboard on Houghton Brook bridge. The Town is not going to get the easement that is needed. He stated that potentially the Town will purchase a structure for a temporary bridge. 

School & Union Street Drainage Project: Mr. Dalessio commented upon the Union street and School street drainage project drawings that deal with the drainage. Mr. Dalessio discussed the cleaning of the catch basin. 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Hooper Trustees Meeting at 8:10 PM.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 8:36 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting at 8:37 PM.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any additional discussion. There was none. Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary