Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose

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

Guests Present:  Chas Street and Charlie Street

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

The following items were moved to the top of the agenda to accommodate guests who wish to speak tothese items.

Abatement Appeal for Map and Lot # 019-039-000 (tabled from last week):   The property owner has an appointment Monday with an Avitar assessor to review the previous assessment.  Then they will meet at the Selectboard Office to discuss the results.

Drainage Ditch/Stream off Main Street (tabled from last week): Mr. Dalessio explained that the drainage ditch/stream is on private property. It is illegal for the Highway Department to trespass on private property.  Also, that property is designated as DES wetlands so any work will need wetlands permit before starting work.  This area is included in the School Street Drainage Project if the Town can find funding.

Chas Street and Charlie Street left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,597.70 dated 8/9/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,124.77.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 1, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 1, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – August 1, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of August 1, 2024.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved and the minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• Police Station Committee – July 8, 2024

• Police Station Committee – July 29, 2024

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

Pending Further Action:  Parking Policy, Generators, School Street Drainage Project, Reservoir Dam, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and ARPA Funds.

Elm and Main Streets Bridge Repair Contract:  Mr. Dalessio reported that a DES wetlands permit has been obtained. The cost per Mr. Dalessio is $200,000 maximum and includes repair of other deteriorating cement under the bridge.  Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order 242584 not to exceed $200,000 for repair of the bridge at Main and Elm Streets.  Mr. Dalessio Seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was passed and the Purchase Order was signed.  Mr. Dalessio will find funding for this emergency repair on Monday when Mr. Kreissle is back from vacation.

Drinking Water Sustainability Grant Reimbursement:   Ms. Vose moved that Mr. Dalessio sign the reimbursement Sustainability Grant Reimbursement form for $6,800.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and Mr. Dalessio signed the form.

Notice of Intent for Ruggiero Processing Facility:  The facility would increase tonnage from 200 to 800 tons per day for all permitted classes of waste.  Mr. Dalessio explained that the intent is filed with the State and then is returned for comments.  There is an abutter comment that will be attached during the comment period.

Public Hearing Date for School Withdrawal Study Committee’s Report:  The Selectboard has received the report.  This item is tabled until next week when a date will be set for a public hearing.

New Business

Fiscal Year 2025 NH DOT Highway Block Grant:  The grant is for $139,987.54 and can only be used for Town roads.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the request to use the Recreation Revolvinf Fund for $1,000 for soccer balls for the fall league with the remainder coming from the Recreation budget.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) at 7:01 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:06 PM.

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

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary