Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair; Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present:  Jennie Cure

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

The following building permit application was moved to the beginning of the meeting because the owner was present.

2024-22, Map and Lot# 011-027-000:  The owner, Ms. Cure, has several questions about the home she recently purchased, including the definition and criteria for bedrooms compared to what is recorded on her tax card.  The number of bedrooms affects the size of the septic system for the home. The Selectboard needs time to review Avitar guidelines and State code.  The owner will have an answer next week.

Jennie Cure left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,596.21 dated 6/21/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,375.41.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – June 13, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 13, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Session – June 13, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 13, 2024. The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Committee Reports

Ms. Vose brought to the Board’s attention the following committee reports:

• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – May 22, 2024 

• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – June 5, 2024 

• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – June 12, 2024 

• Walpole Fire District Meeting – April 9, 2024 

• Walpole Fire District Meeting – May 8, 2024 

• Conservation Commission Meeting – June 3, 2024 

• Library Trustees Meeting – June 11, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 23, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 30, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 7, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 14, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 21, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 28, 2024 

• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – June 4, 2024 

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged receipt of these minutes.

Timber Yield Warrant and Certification

Op #24-461-01, Map and Lot 003-076-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the warrant and certification for $4,587.51.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Property Tax Abatements

Map and Lot 005-019-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $2,706.50.  Seconded byMr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement was approved.

Map and Lot 008-053-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $1,132.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement was approved.

Map and Lot 008-064-001:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $2,131.07.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot 012-022-001:  Ms. Vose moved to deny the tax abatement for Map and lot 012-022-001.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement is denied.

Map and Lot 019-039-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $1,616.96.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement was approved.

Timber Intents

Map and Lot # 004-033-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the intent to harvest timber for Map and Lot # 004-033-000 at Alyson’s Orchard.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2024-19, Map and Lot# 005-049-003:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-19 for Map and Lot # 005-049-003 to add a 304 sq. ft. roof mount solar array. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2024-20, Map and Lot# 012-013-002:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-20 for Map and Lot # 012-013-002 to construct a 40’ x 40’ sunshade canopy at Tractor Supply. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2024-21, Map and Lot# 009-033-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-21 for Map and Lot # 009-033-000 to install a 343 sq. ft. ground mount solar array. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2024-23, Map and Lot# 005-043-002:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit # 2024-23 for Map and Lot # 005-043-000 to construct an 80’ x 30’ home with attached garage. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Old Business

Pending Further Action:  Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and Reservoir Dam

DES Compliance Notice Update:   The notice regarded the timber cut off County Road.  The matter has been settled but any additional work requires pre-approval.

New Business

Library Purchase Order/Invoice:  Maintenance is needed on the outside of the Library – the north side of the foundation.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Library purchase order number 6019055 for $4,900.00.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion was approved.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request – Portable Toilets: The bathrooms are only open when there is swimming and basketball. However, people use the Whitcomb Recreation Area at other times and need portable toilets when playing tennis and pickle ball.  The Revolving Fund currently contains over $50,000. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Rec Revolving Fund request for portable toilets for $955.00.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion was approved.  

Recreation Revolving Fund Request — Movies:  $1,470.00 will cover the cost of the three movies that will be shown during the summer.  The Revolving Fund currently contains over $50,000. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Rec Revolving Fund purchase order/invoice for $1,470.00.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion was approved.

Evergreen Bush Removal:  The evergreen bush at the northeast corner of the Town Hall is causing moisture to build up.  It is the only bush against building.  There is no indication it was a memorial or honorarium. By consensus the Board gives permission to remove the bush.  

Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b)

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) at 7:35 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:23 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:23 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms.  Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:36 PM.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary