Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Others Present: Peter Graves

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary.

Mrs. Pschirrer invited Mr. Graves to speak. Mr. Graves felt that the roadside trimming was not being done correctly. Mr. Graves stated that if the Town sold him the tractor, he would be willing to do the required work along the side roads as a subcontractor. Mr. Dalessio stated that he would speak to Mike Symonds, the interim road agent, regarding the 4-wheel drive tractor and side-mower equipment Mr. Graves brought forward in discussion. 

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,019.40 dated 8/18/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,982.15 Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 17, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – August 17, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of August 17, 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.

STAFF MEETING – August 17, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC MEETING – August 17, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 17, 2023, and to allow Mrs. Pschirrer a copy of these minutes for preparation. 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 brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– August 8, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– August 15, 2023

     • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting– August 16, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

ABATEMENT:

Abatement Appeal Settlement Agreement for Map 028-063-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to allow the chair to sign for the abatement appeal settlement for Map and Lot# 028-063-000, the chair needs to sign the form to agree to the mediated value related to property tax abatement appeal. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Abatement Notice for Map 028-063-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the notice of property tax abatement in the amount of $662.46 for Map and Lot# 028-063-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Building 2023-26, Map and Lot# 006-002-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# Map and Lot# 006-002-000 to replace a garage with a new 36’ x 30’ two story garage. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. Mr. Dalessio requested that a demolition permit be obtained from the property owners.

Building 2023-29, Map and Lot# 025-028-000 Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 025-028-000 to renovate the Carriage House portion of the Drewsville Mansion into 3 one-bedroom apartments, they have been before the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment for approval. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building 2023-30, Map and Lot# 024-014-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 024-014-001 to add 11,175 sq. ft. of roof mount solar panels. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Reimbursement Letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the reimbursement letter to the Town of Walpole for $85,000 from the Highway Department for the snow tractor. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

Pending Further Action: Mr. Dalessio stated that in the next Selectboard meeting there will be a couple of contracts to sign. 

NEW BUSINESS:

BEA Event in Keene:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Business and Economic Affairs are going to meet in Keene on 8/29/2023, between 10 AM and 12 PM at Keene State College Alumni Center. 

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 6:55 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:32 PM. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary