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

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Jordan Cannon

Others Present: Jan Galloway-Leclerc

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:35 PM.  Mrs. Pschirrer recognized Ms. Galloway-Leclerc to speak before the Selectboard. Ms. Galloway-Leclerc disclosed that a letter from the Zoning Board of Adjustment would be sent to the Selectboard indicating that a trailer would be approved for a Town resident for a year while a new house is being constructed. Ms. Galloway-Leclerc stated that applications are being uploaded onto the website, but stated she does not fully understand the process by which she can make revisions for certain documents. Mr. Dalessio stated that all relevant documentation should be revised and sent to Mrs. Downing. He indicated that the Town website would be updated. 

Mrs. Galloway-Leclerc departed the meeting.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) personnel (c) reputations (e) litigation at 6:46 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:34 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: 

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $1,022,928.67 for checks issued April 21, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. This includes a payment of $700,531.13 to Fall Mt. Regional School District. Fire District warrant article fund transfers are also included.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Check Register in the amount of $28,995.08 dated April 21, 2023, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $5,943.70.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 13, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 13, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – April 13, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of April 13, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio called attention to the minutes of: 

Planning Board Meeting- April 11, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged the minutes.

TIMBER TAX WARRANT & CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES ASSESSED:

Map and Lot# 009-006-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the timber tax warrant for Map and Lot# 009-006-000 for $188.74. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 010-034-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the timber tax warrant for Map and Lot# 010-034-000 for $588.03. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 012-068-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the timber tax warrant for Map and Lot# 012-068-000 for $3,834.42. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERAN’S AND ALL VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot# 013-052-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 013-052-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 003-071-000 : Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 003-071-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

CURRENT USE:

Map and Lot# 009-037-000 and 011-050-005: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve current use for Map and Lot# 009-037-000 and 011-050-005. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 012-012-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve current use for Map and Lot# 012-012-001. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER INTENTS:

Map and Lot# 002-009-000 and 005-036-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the timber intent for Map and Lot# 002-009-000 and 005-036-000, a resubmission from 2022. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 002-013-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the timber intent for Map and Lot# 002-013-000, a resubmission from 2022. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

2014-10 Renewal, Map and Lot# 012-013-004: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 012-013-004 for up to 67 multi-family units. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

2023-10, Map and Lot# 019-068-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 019-068-000 for a 20’ x 50’ house addition and attached 26’ x 50’ garage with a second floor. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Houghton Brook Bridge: Mr. Dalessio motion to revise the purchase order for Fuss & O’Neil from $107,8000 to $134,8000. Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town Website: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Town was in possession of an updated contract for the Town website and commented that the cost had increased by $1,000. Mr. Dalessio requested that the documentation be emailed and reviewed, in anticipation of signing before 5/10/2023. 

Sawyer Escrow Account: Ms. Mayberry motioned to refund Mr. Sawyer $1,055.01 for interest accrued for his gravel pit reclamation. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant Article #8, Storage at Recycling Center: Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve of Bill Hatt Carpentry to construct a pole barn under Article #8 not to exceed $48,709.00. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve a purchase order under Article #8 to have concrete poured from Seldon Lund Concrete in the amount of $18,000. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Streetlights on Kilburn and Spruce Streets: Mr. Dalessio has no update. There is no response from Liberty Utilities.

NEW BUSINESS:

Concerts on the Green: Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve the letter for the Selectboard to give unanimous approval for concerts on the Town green. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

E.W. Salvage Junkyard Permit: Mr. Dalessio motioned to approve a junkyard permit from 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 for E.W. Salvage. Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Thank you Notes: Mrs. Pschirrer spoke to thank you notes received from CBTC and from SWCS.

Memorial Day: Mr. Dalessio stated that Walpole would have a Memorial Day parade on 5/29/2023 at 11:30 AM.

HOOPERS TRUSTEES MEETING:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Hooper Trustees Meeting at 8:14 PM. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 8:29 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer called the Selectboard meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.  

Respectfully submitted,

Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary