Town of Walpole, New Hampshire

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 8, 2025

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

Staff Present: Jodi Daigle, Tax Collector, Water-Sewer Clerk, and Administrative Assistant, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Guests Present: Holly Gowdy

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

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) at 6:32 PM.  Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 6:46 PM.

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

Old Business

Deeds for Sealed Bid Properties: Quitclaim Deeds, and Agreements and Deposit Receipts are to be signed for each property.

Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair to sign the Sales  Agreement and Deposit Receipt for Map and Lot # 014-005-000.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt.

Ms. Vose moved to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 014-005-000, at 522 Whitcomb Road, Walpole, NH.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, signed and notarized.

Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair to sign the Sales  Agreement and Deposit Receipt for Map and Lot # 028-105-000.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt.

Ms. Vose moved to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 028-105-000, at 11 Merchant Street, North Walpole, NH.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, signed and notarized.

Ms. Mayberry moved the Chair to sign the Sales  Agreement and Deposit Receipt for Map and Lot # 028-120-000.  Ms. Vose seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt.

Ms. Vose moved to sign the Quitclaim Deed for Map and Lot # 028-120-000, at 27 Center Street, North Walpole, NH.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, signed and notarized.

Mrs. Gowdy left the meeting.

Pool Shade: We have contracts from Bensonwood & EE Houghton.  Funding will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund which currently has $66,890.27.

Ms. Vose moved to approve payment from The Recreation Revolving Fund totaling $29,100, which includes the concrete foundation (EE Houghton) and the timber frame shade structure (Bensonwood).  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order # 204594 for $21,700 to purchase a 30’ x 12’ timber frame shade structure from Bensonwood. This purchase includes materials and construction, and the funds will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  The Purchase Order was signed.

Ms. Vose moved to approve Purchase Order # 204595 for $7,400 to purchase the foundation for a 30’ x 12’ timber frame shade structure.  This purchase includes materials and construction, and the funds will come from the Recreation Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  The Purchase Order was signed.

Ms. Vose moved to accept Proposal # 20255186 for $7,400 from EE Houghton for the foundation for the shade structure at the Town Pool.  Ms. Mayberry seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was accepted.

Old Home Days Request: By consensus the Rec Department may have use of the Town Pool for free swimming during Old Home Days.  The Pool is traditionally open for free swimming Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Old Home Days.  There will be paid lifeguards the whole time the pool is open.

Walpole Fire District Letter: There was a discussion of the letter for the Project Manager to represent the Town.  Clarification of the duties is needed.  He also needs to be bonded.  Mark Houghton was not available to clarify, but the Board will sign the letter as soon as it is clarified.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $1,060,364.38 dated 5/12/2025.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,796.17 dated 5/9/2025 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,107.18.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry, and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Building Permit

2025-14, Map and Lot# 005-066-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit #2025-14 for Map and Lot # 005-066-000 to construct a 20’ x 12’ prefab shed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 1, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 1, 2025.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Non-Public Selectboard Meeting – May 1, 2025: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 1, 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.

New Business

NH Floodplain Management Program: Ms. Vose moved to approve the NH Floodplain Management Program and for Mr. Dalessio to sign it.  This is the flood insurance program.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and Mr. Dalessio signed the program.

Savings Bank of Walpole 150th Anniversary Celebration:  The Savings Bank will host a celebration on July 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and invites everyone to games, entertainment and food, all free.  By consensus, the Selectboard congratulates the Savings Bank of Walpole on its achievement and agrees to have the Bank use the Common and the field behind St. John’s Church for the celebration.  The Bank requested that a Selectboard member read the proclamation.  Mr. Dalessio will be there.

Thank You Letter: A letter was received from CASA thanking the Town for its contribution.  CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.

Sympathy: The Board signed a sympathy card for the passing of an employee’s father.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

(Note: These are unapproved Minutes. Corrections will be found in the Minutes of the May 14, 2025 Selectboard meeting.)

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