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

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

Others Present: Ron Rosko

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.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,231,682.04 for checks issued 9/29/23. This includes a $700,531.13 payment to Fall Mountain School District, and $362,190.49 for highway paving. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. Ms. Mayberry commented that the clothing materials listed are used by the employees working at the Recycling Center. Mr. Dalessio stated that there needs to be some sort of policy regarding clothing. Ms. Mayberry reflected on a previous comment she made about the need for purchasing guidelines for Town employees. Mr. Dalessio commented that next year the Recycling Center should have set uniforms. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Speeding in Town: Mr. Rosko entered the meeting at 6:37 PM and spoke about a matter he previously brought before the Selectboard regarding his concerns of cars speeding past his home. Ms. Mayberry stated she spoke to the Police Chief earlier in the week and advised him of Mr. Rosko’s concerns. Ms. Mayberry will follow up with the Police Chief on the rotation of the radar speed trailer to include being placed near Mr. Rosko’s driveway. Ms. Mayberry also spoke to the Chief regarding their phone-call return policy.

Mr. Rosko then returned to another previous matter. Mr. Rosko asked for an update regarding the water booster pump in his basement. Mr. Dalessio replied that he had spoken with Mark Houghton. It was determined that this would be the homeowner’s responsibility. Mr. Dalessio advised Mr. Rosko that he could speak with Mr. Houghton about his questions regarding the 20 pounds of water pressure near the curb stop. 

PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,187.16 dated 9/29/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,694.37. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 20, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 20, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of September 20, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes will remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 12, 2023

     • North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – September 19, 2023

     • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – September 20, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

LAND USE CHANGE TAX: 

Map and Lot# 008-114-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the land use change tax for Map and Lot#008-114-000 for $71.00. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, and Mr. Dalessio abstaining, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

2023-34, Map and Lot# 024-006-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 024-006-000 to erect three 18’ x 11’ carports. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

2023-35, Map and Lot# 011-033-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 011-033-000 to construct a 120’ x 15’ attached shed to a large barn. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Pending Further Action: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that this Saturday will be the final billing for the Brownfields Grant. The next step is to add another test well. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Walpole Foundation Grant Support Request: Mrs. Pschirrer asked the Selectboard to allow the Walpole foundation to apply for a Community Development Block Grant in the name of Walpole with the Walpole Foundation as a subgrantee to support the construction of a new Village School with an adjoining Community Room. The Southwest Regional Planning Commission would manage the grant if it were to be awarded.  A formal letter requesting this support will be sent by the Walpole Foundation to the Selectboard who by consensus granted permission.

NHMA Conference: Mrs. Pschirrer commented upon Mrs. Downing’s request to register and attend the NHMA Conference. The Selectboard agreed to allow Mrs. Downing to attend this conference. 

Mr. Rosko departed the meeting.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public session at 6:57 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:30 PM. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to seal the non-public session minutes. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary