TOWN OF WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

APRIL 2, 2025

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; and Cheryl Mayberry

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

Selectboard Absent: Carolyn Vose

Guests Present: Nicole Adams and Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP)

Mrs. Adams attended to present the Special Use Permit from the State that the Conservation Commission needs to submit to maintain the Rail Trail with motorized equipment. Large fallen trees will be removed with a chainsaw. A brush hog will be used to control grass and weeds.  By consensus the Board agreed to get a legal review of the bond language. If the Board has the Town attorney’s comments for next week’s meeting, a decision can be made on the permit.

Mrs. Adams left the meeting.

HOOPER TRUSTEES

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:36 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:13 PM.

Mrs.  Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees meeting.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $82,587.64 dated 4/7/2025 including a $40,118.26 payment to EE Houghton for work on Hooper Institute, which will be reimbursed to the Town by the Hooper Institute.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,346.20 dated 4/4/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,425.20.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

Selectboard Meeting – March 27, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 27, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – March 27, 2025:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 27, 2025.  The minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

• Library Trustees Meeting – March 11, 2025

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

LAND USE CHANGE TAX

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Land Use Change Tax for the following properties: 

• Map and Lot # 005-016-001 in the amount of $11,400
• Map and Lot # 010-009-001 in the amount of $2,200
• Map and Lot # 004-013-000 in the amount of $1,400

Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor the motion was approved.  The first $25,000 in Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) each year goes to the Conservation Commission. The remainder of the LUCT income is deposited into the Town’s General Fund.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Property Tax Refunds for

• Map and Lot # 023-014-000 of $155.80
• Map and Lot #027-001-006, of $279.23

Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot # 019-009-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 019-009-000.  The applicant served more than 90 days of active duty during a time of conflict and was honorably discharged.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMIT

2025-07, Map and Lot# 013-031-002: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit # 2025-07 for Map and Lot # 013-031-002 to construct a 16.4’ x 17.2’ three season porch. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS

Irving Oil and Propane: Irving Energy will waive the 10% tariff charges incurred during the tariff period March 4-6, 2025.  The change will be reflected in the accounts shortly.  The Board appreciates having the tariff waived.

Streetlight on Kilburn Street: The homeowner has an open request for a shade to be added to the bright streetlight.  Mrs. Downing will notify Steve Grenier, who will notify Liberty to put the shield on the light.

NEW BUSINESS

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: An outdoor water fountain is needed at the Whitcomb Park Recreation Area.  The cost is $10,200.  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the use of funds from the Recreation Revolving Fund to purchase the outdoor water fountain and to sign the Purchase Order # 204591 for $10,200.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the purchase order was signed. 

FMRSD Invitation: The community is invited to meet Mr. Cohn, a finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools.  The Q & A Session is Monday, April 7^th starting at 5:30 PM at the FMRHS Library.  The Selectboard encourages as many citizens as possible to attend the meeting.

Stone Plaques on the Common: Ms. Mayberry explained that four plaques were removed, and it now time to reinstall them.  One option would be to make a wood frame filled with cement that the plaques could be embedded in to keep them from sinking or raising up. Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Symonds will develop a plan.

Signage on the Common: The signs on the Common are faded and hard to read.  The street signs are red on white for no parking, but something different would be nice on the Common.  Mr. Dalessio just purchased green reflective historic looking signs for American Precision.  He will find out where they were purchased.

Thank you Note:  A thank you note was received from Southwestern Community Services for the Town’s annual donation to help citizens in the Town of Walpole.

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

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

The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 PM.

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

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the April 10, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

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