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

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

Others Present: Ray Boas

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

NEW BUSINESS:

Traffic Study for Dunkin Donuts: Mr. Boas reflected on a recent Walpole Planning Board meeting. He believed there is grave concern over vehicular problems on a section of Route 12 where the proposed Dunkin is to be built. Mr. Boas stated he visited the Town Hall yesterday and reviewed documentation concerning speed limits within the Town. He pointed to possible errors in a traffic study, as well as requested that the Town pursue doing their own traffic study for this section of Route 12. Mr. Dalessio advised Mr. Boas to speak to Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board. Mrs. Pschirrer said that this matter is within the responsibility of the Planning Board. Mr. Dalessio added that the Town can administer the traffic study, but the payment of the study should be the applicant’s responsibility and not the Town’s. Mr. Dalessio commented that the Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) may have useful information regarding this matter. 

Ms. Mayberry joined the meeting at 6:47 PM.

PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,503.56 dated 10/13/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,523.28. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING– October 4, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – October 4, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of October 4, 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:

• Recreation Committee Meeting – August 9, 2023

• Planning Board Workshop – September 26, 2023

• Conservation Commission Meeting – October 2, 2023

• North Walpole Village District Commissioner Meeting – October 3, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

ABATEMENTS:

Map and Lot# 003-082-CL8: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the property tax abatement for Map and Lot# 003-082-CL8. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

Map and Lot# 003-082-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the property tax abatement for Map and Lot# 003-082-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Walpole Foundation Request: Mr. Dalessio motioned to accept a letter from the Walpole Foundation. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Rec. Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve an expense request from the Recreation Revolving Fund of $1,089.38 for the fall soccer jerseys. The sponsors should reimburse most of this amount. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

Rec. Revolving Fund Request: Ms. Mayberry motioned to approve an expense request from the Recreation Revolving Fund of $340 to purchase fans for Age in Motion. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor the motion was approved.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public meeting at 6:56 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The public meeting reconvened at 7:31 PM. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to seal the non-public 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 7:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary