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

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Jordan Cannon

Others Present: Dominic Perkins; Paul Looney

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:31 p.m. in the Walpole Town Hall.

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (c):  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 6:32 p.m. Mrs. Dalessio seconded. With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The public meeting was reconvened at 7:01 PM. Mr. Perkins departed, and Mr. Looney entered the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

Community Solar Power: Mr. Looney stated that he and Mrs. Pschirrer met recently with the NorthernBorders Regional Commission. Walpole has been categorized as able to apply for an 80/20 grant wherein the Town would have to commit to funding 20% of the project. Mr. Looney said if grant funding is requested to put solar panels on the Recycling Center roof, and the roof only lasts 15 years, the solar panels would then have to be taken off for the replacement roofing. Alternatively, funds could be allocated to replace the roof now. Mr. Dalessio reflected that no decision has been made as to what will be built for storage at the transfer station. Mr. Dalessio asked if the roof was replaced now, could it be replaced to allow for the installation of bi-directional solar panels? Mr. Looney stated he would research this question. Mr. Dalessio said that funding for this would have to wait until the next Town Meeting. Mr. Looney stated that the next meeting with the Northern Borders Regional Commission would be on 4/3/2023. Mr. Looney said he would apply for the grant. Mr. Dalessio questioned if the synthetic composite that was used on the new roof for Town Hall could be considered for the new roof at the Recycling Center. Mr. Dalessio stated that at least three (3) separate quotes should be ascertained for the Recycling Center roof. Mrs. Pschirrer motioned to put solar panels on the Recycling Center, and that the Town apply for a Northern Borders Regional Commission 80% grant wherein the Town would pay for 20%. Mr. Dalessio stated to amend the motion to state “solar at the Recycling Center”. Ms. Mayberry then seconded the motion. With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Looney departed the meeting.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $23,729.70 for checks issued March 31, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. This includes a payment of $8,231.17 to Eastern Minerals for highway salt. 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Check Register in the amount of $27,384.82 dated March 31, 2023, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $5,554.76.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 23, 2023:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 23, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – March 23, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of March 23, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Ms. Mayberry called attention to the minutes of: 

North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting- March 15, 2023

North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting- March 21, 2023

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged the minutes.

ABATEMENTS:

Map and Lot# 020-079-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the abatement of Map and Lot# 020-079-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 017-010-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the abatement of Map and Lot# 017-010-00. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 019-061-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the abatement of Map and Lot# 019-061-001. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 030-063-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the abatement of Map and Lot# 030-063-000 as the assessment was reduced to $140,100. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs.Pschirrer, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 022-009-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the abatement of Map and Lot# 022-009-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

DEMOLITION AND BUILDING PERMITS: 

Map and Lot# 011-040-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the demolition permit for 2023-08, Map and Lot# 011-040-000 to remove a chicken coop. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 005-002-003: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the building permit for 2023-09, Map and Lot# 005-002-003 to add a 50’ x 30’ roof mount solar array. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

CURRENT USE:

Map and Lot# 017-013-000 and 017-014-000: This application for current use was tabled until the next scheduled Selectboard meeting on 4/6/2023.

OLD BUSINESS:

Procurement Policy: Mr. Dalessio stated he has reviewed the procurement policy. He suggested changing the name to “Procurement Policy for Federal Funding”. The Selectboard will review the policy again to recommend thresholds. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Town Hall Replacement Door quotes Mrs. Downing commented on the quotes received by the Selectboard Office. The high volume of use of the door was discussed. Mr. Dalessio stated the importance that all individuals must be able to open the door with the push bar. Mrs. Pschirrer motioned to give the contract to Brian DeJesus for the entry door replacement on Town Hall. Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion. Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any additional discussion. There was none. With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) (e):  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to re-enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) at 7:50 PM. Mrs. Dalessio seconded. With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 8:26 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting at 8:27 PM.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any additional discussion. There was none. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary