The Walpolean

Thank you to Shirley Capron for forwarding these Minutes. – Lil

Board of Trustees Meeting

Walpole Town Library

Conducted on “Zoom”                                          

September 15, 2020 

Present were: Gail Lahaise, Fred Ernst, Amy Howard, Kate Nerrie, Jean Kobeski, Carole Cramer, Susan Johnson, Peggy Pschirrer, Jeanne Ramey, Shirley Capron.  

Library Staff:  Jane Malmberg, Chris Birchstead, Julie Rios. 

Formal votes were taken on two items approved over e-mail since the August Board meeting:  Hiring of Jane Malmberg and the approval of the updated Personnel Policies in reference to vacation time.  

Amy moved to hire of Jane Malmberg as Library Director.  Gail seconded the motion and all voted in favor (9-0).
A proposed change in the Personnel Policies to increase the vacation time from 1 to 2 weeks in the first year of employment, from 2 to 3 weeks after two years of service, and 3 weeks after five years of service. Amy referred the Board to her e-mail with the updated “Personnel Policy,” and it was determined that it was specific to any full-time employee.  
Amy moved to accept the changes to the Policy.  Kate seconded the motion, and all voted in favor of the change (9-0).Concluding Amy said copies of the updated policy will be sent to all.

Amy opened the meeting welcoming the new Library Director, Jane Malmberg.

Approval of Minutes:  Jean moved, Susan seconded, all approved (9-0) with one correction in the July Minutes. – Jeanne asked if paper copies of reports disseminated at and before Board meetings are being kept.  Shirley said she is keeping the Minutes as always and now, the Treasurer’s Reports along with them.  – Peggy said the Treasurer’s Report and Bills Report should be signed and kept.  Kate said she signs, and added that the Auditors need the Bills Reports.- Gail recommended, and Shirley agreed, that the Board Minutes should be posted in the “Walpolean.”  Shirley added she always sends the Minutes to the Library to be posted. The Minutes are now available on the Library’s website.

Treasurer’s Report:  Kate e-mailed Board members three reports prior:  “Monthly Expense Report,” “Library Bills” and “Library Administration and Operation” along with her comments re.  She said expenses were down and that they will certainly remain that way because there were no Adult Programs planned, nor a Volunteers Dinner, (re, it was said that there should be some sort of recognition for the Volunteers, if no dinner is possible), and because of the recent memorial gift of money received.    Kate sent a Thank You card to the memorial gift donors, Mike Plaisted and Maggie Knowles Webbert.- Kate then asked about a Thank You card the Library used in the past that had a picture of the Library on it.  Amy said she thought she had one and that it could be reproduced.- Jeanne moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Carol seconded, all approved (9-0).

Bills:  Kate said they were sent out and that nothing was unusual.  Re, a question was had about the subscription for the “Book Service” the Library uses.  Julie responded saying it was very good for the Library.  Gail moved, Jeanne seconded, all approved (9-0) the bills.- Kate said she will meet with Jane re the handling of bills.

Old Business:  

Amy said the Library is looking better in front and that it is not done yet.  Carol and Jeanne expressed thanks for the painting on the porch.  Carol said that lettering has to be done, and in the color white was agreed on.  Both Amy and Carol commented on needed improvement of the lettering.   Carol said the window will be worked on.  Materials were ordered for the Computer Desk that Barry will do.  Carol explained the area saying that a shelf will be built, and a table will be placed in the area. Peggy asked about the Bill going to the Town.  The Town has paid for some of the repairs to the building, and will not be billed for any more of the work.

Julie and Chris were asked about activity in the Library since School started.   They said that kids come into the Library only to get books and do not hang out, apparently because they are keeping in their own groups and also that they are with their parents.  There is no problem at this time.  

Jeanne spoke about the plaques that arrived and said it is very disappointing.  She and Chris said there were misspellings, and that not all staff were listed.  Jeanne said she will fix it. Amy suggested the Board look at the replacement.   Gail thoughtfully requested a plaque for Rose Werden, recently retired Librarian of forty years at the Branch.  Jeanne asked for help re the wording of it and Gail said she would help.  There will be an update re plaques at the next meeting.

New Director:  Jane will be starting her job on 9/21.  Amy met with Jane who is doing research about the Library on her own.   Jane met also with Chris and Julie about what her working hours would be like.  Amy encourages Board Members to meet her, letting her know she is welcomed.   Peg invited Jane to meet the Town Directors at their meeting next week.  Jane said she will definitely stop by.

Branch:  Amy asked if any Board Member wishes to chair the Committee to address the North Walpole Library and its needs.  Re the Library, Amy suggested getting input from patrons and others – particularly the Commissioners.  Discussion was had re the necessity of keeping the Library open and cataloging the collection.  Peg added that the Branch budget is still available.  Amy will set up a meeting with the Committee after Jane is settled.

Operations:  Julie’s report of Library Statistics for the year to date were sent by e-mail to Board Members.  Amy commented they were good comparisons and that they indicate breathing room to catch up. Jane asked for stats on “Hoopla” and other programs.  Julie said “Hoopla” did not work out and that it was cancelled, but that we still had some money to spend and once the money is gone the program will be shut down. Jeanne complimented Chris’ and Julie’s good work.

Building & Grounds:  Jeanne talked with Jennifer Burr and mentioned again the removal of plants bordering the stairs: They are to be removed.  Another plant will be moved to the back.  A Weeping Hemlock and another plant will be added.  Allen Brothers is donating a tree and Jeanne said maybe another one. 

Technology:  Amy said the purchasing of new computers will be revisited, once Jane is on board.

Friends:  Chris said the Plant Sale ends September 25.  Carol Malnati is to be contacted about donating materials for the Book Sale. Amy showed the Friends’ solicitation post card recently distributed, and suggested that Board Members donating would be meaningful to them.

Upon Julie and Chris’ departure, the Board went into Executive Session.  After much discussion, Gail motioned, Amy seconded, all approved (9-0) the meeting adjourn at 5:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Capron, Secy. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $631,026.29 for checks issued 9/18/2020

PAYROLL• Payroll Register totaling $34,533.80 dated 9/18/2020 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,671.66

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES• Selectboard Minutes – September 10, 2020• Non-Public Selectboard Session – September 10, 2020

COMMITTEE REPORTS• Walpole Fire District Meeting – August 12, 2020• Planning Board Meeting – September 8, 2020• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – August 4, 2020• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – August 11, 2020• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – August 18, 2020• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – August 25, 2020• North Walpole Village Commissioners Minutes – September 1, 2020

BUILDING PERMITS

2020-35, Matthew and Kathryn Beam, 688 Valley Road, Map and Lot# 011-036-000

2020-36, Harned & Turek Rev Trust, 119 Wentworth Road, Map and Lot# 017-011-000

OLD BUSINESS

Rec Area Parking Lot Deed and Sales Agreement

 63 River Road, Map and Lot 007-011-000

Westminster St. Entrance Ramp and Elm St. Entrance Railings

Houghton Brook Bridge and Fish Ladder

2021 Town Meeting

Sewer Bond Comment Letter

Pending Further Actions

 Reservoir Dam Repairs, Flu Shot Letter to Employees, Town Street Lights, Letter to AG

NEW BUSINESS

Two Recreation Rev. Fund Requests

Portable Stage for the Common

Town Hall Use Request

Thank You Note

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

 Hooper Trustees Meeting – September 10, 2020

HOOPER BUSINESS

August 2020 Reimbursement from Hooper Education Trust Fund to the Town of Walpole

August 2020 Reimbursement from Hooper Maintenance Trust Fund to the Town of Walpole

HOOPER NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II

SELECTBOARD MEETING – continued

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS – Session 2: RSA 91-A:3 II (a)

**Any recording, audio or visual, and/or other devices must be declared at the beginning of the meeting**

More and more changes as we work our way through this pandemic. – Lil

OKTOBERFEST 2020 AT BURDICK’S 

In observation of the current climate, Burdick’s will be featuring an Oktoberfest Seated Dining Menu for 2 days in honor of this festival, on both September Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th for lunch and dinner. This menu is based on the same German-inspired food you have come to know and love! We will also have a selection of German-inspired beers and wines to compliment the menu.Burdick’s will only be taking seated reservations for both days. There will be no outdoor festivities nor will there be a large beer tent this year, due to restrictions on social gatherings, etc. Also, the regular Burdick’s lunch/dinner menu will NOT be available on these two days. We will have indoor seating and outdoor seating (weather permitting) and per the laws set forth by the State of New Hampshire reservations will be required. One can only make these reservations by contacting the restaurant. In order to keep social distancing guidelines intact we ask you limit your reservations to groups no larger than 6 guests. For those guests looking to make a reservation, please contact the restaurant directly at 603.756.9058. Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Saw on my WMUR update and after years of experience with school nurses I had to share. Their job has always been a demanding and thankless one but the added pressure of this year must be daunting. Thank you for all you do! – Lil

The Latest

How many times this summer did you have a scratchy throat or a cough and wonder, even for a moment, whether it was just allergies or COVID-19? Now, imagine you’re a school nurse with years of experience helping sniffling kids with colds or allergies, but now, you have to figure out if they have COVID-19 instead. That’s what school nurses are facing this year. They’re on the front line as many schools try to keep students in classrooms instead of switching to remote learning. They’re the ones who could stop a single case or two from becoming an outbreak, but they’re being placed in the tough situation of trying to determine whether a student might be infected with the coronavirus or just have allergies.

School nurses say there are ways to make their task easier. Parents can make sure their child’s school nurse knows whether they have a chronic condition such as allergies, and doctors could be proactive in ordering COVID-19 tests for any suspect cases. And all the precautions at schools could be wasted if students go home to communities where masks aren’t being worn and physical distancing isn’t taking place.

Would you believe? It is time again, and that time is going just too quickly. In spite of COVID-19 impacting and canceling events and activities that we have not been able to report to you, somehow through the summer, the CLARION has continued to have 24 pages in each issue with good reads and information for you.

But now I am starting to put the October issue together, and the closing date is a week from Tuesday – 22 September. Closing dates are selected so we can prepare the files for the printer, the printer has time for production, and then I deliver to the post offices so you have your CLARION by the first of the month. And, this one week notice is a reminder for you to send along by email your submissions – a news happening, past happening, or something you would like to share and have us consider for publication. And, new advertisers are always welcome. Many of my advertisers have been with me for years – their ads work, and they are supporting the CLARION as a community project.

So, here is your deadline warning, and if you have any questions, do email me – rayboas@comcast.net  Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

WOW will be starting our 20-21 season with a gathering on the Walpole Common near the gazebo, this Wednesday September 16th at 2:00 pm.   Bring a chair, a snack and good weather if you like. We will be practicing social distancing and masks are encouraged. This has been a challenging time, but we hope to encourage all to:

•  enjoy some social time, 
•  dues will be gratefully collected ($35), 
• bring your GOOD news to share,

And plans on how we can go forward during this time will be discussed. Please feel free to invite a friend or two!

From the Board of Trustees for the Walpole Town Library

September 11, 2020

Please join us in welcoming Jane Malmberg as the new Library Director in Walpole.  Jane was selected from a competitive pool of candidates to lead the library.  Jane’s first day will be September 21^st.

Jane comes to Walpole with over a dozen years of leadership in libraries in Massachusetts and Illinois.  She has a track record of developing and implementing innovative programs and services. Her collaborative and thoughtful approach will serve her well in her role here in Walpole.

Jane received her Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Simmons College in Boston and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Jane lives on the common in Walpole with her husband Richard and dog Fletcher.  They are thrilled to be back in New England close to their two grown children who live in the Boston area.

Jane will be reaching out to the community to get to know you and so that you can get to know her better.  Welcome Jane!

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Selectboard Present:​Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Cheryl Mayberry; Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this meeting of the Walpole Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She introduced the other two Selectboard members, Ms. Cheryl Mayberry and Mr. Steven Dalessio.  Mrs. Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Mrs. Regina Borden, Recording Secretary, are also in attendance.  This meeting is being filmed by FACT-TV in Bellows Falls, VT.  It is available for viewing on the internet.  There were seven visitors in attendance.  

NOTICE OF SALE OF TAXED DEEDED PROPERTIES BY SEALED BIDS:  

Notice of Sale:  This notice was posted on July 30, 2020.  Mrs. Pschirrer read the following:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 80:80 (ll), the Town of Walpole, as owners of certain properties acquired by Tax Collector’s Deed, hereby provides notice of sale by sealed bids on the Town’s interest in the following real properties:

Map 7 Lot 11

1.38 Acres

Located at 63 River Road

Minimum Bid: $30,000

​and

Map 24 Lot 5

.52 Acres

Located at 24 Homestead Avenue

Minimum Bid: $30,000

Persons interested in purchasing these parcels shall submit a sealed bid delivered or certified mailed to the Selectboard Office, PO Box 729, 34 Elm Street, Walpole NH 03608 by 1 PM on September 3, 2020.  The bids will be opened and read aloud in public on September 3, 2020 at the Selectboard Meeting at or about 6:30 PM.  The outside of the envelope containing the bid must be labeled Prospective Buyer’s Bid for Tax Deeded Property.  It must be accompanied by a bank check in the amount of $5,000 payable to the Town of Walpole as a bid deposit.

The properties are sold as-is, where is, and as shown with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied.  The Town will execute a QTheuickclaim Deed without Covenants to the successful bidders.  The successful bidder must pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty (30) days from the date of the bid opening or forfeit the bid deposit.  Payment will be by cash or bank check.

A bid package may be obtained from the Town website, www.walpolenh.us or at the Town Hall.

Town of Walpole, NH

BY ITS Selectboard

July 30, 2020 

Opening of Sealed Bids:

Mrs. Pschirrer advised that sealed bids were kept in a sealed envelope in the office safe.  Two bids were received as follows:

63 River Road – Tax Map 7 Lot 11

Bidder’s Name(s)​​​Bid Amount​​​Deposit

Roy and Donna Homan​​

Chester, VT 05143​​​$46,100.00​​​$5,000.00

Kenneth and Lori Thompson

Westmoreland, NH03467​​$41,100.00​​​$5,000.00

24 Homestead Avenue – Tax Map 25 Lot 5

No bids were received for 24 Homestead Avenue.

Mrs. Pschirrer advised there were two bids for 63 River Road, Tax Map 7, Lot 11.  The highest bid for this property is $46,100.00.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the sale of 63 River Road, Tax Map 7, Lot 11 to the highest bidder, Roy and Donna Homan for the amount of $46,100.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that the sale will have to be completed within 30 days of this date.  The payment needs to be by cash or a bank check.  

Mrs. Pschirrer noted the Selectboard will need to make a decision on how to proceed with the sale for the property at 24 Homestead Avenue.  It will be announced at a future date.

Walpole Congregational Church:  Reverend Malmberg is planning a gathering on the Common on Friday, September 18^th, 2020.  The plan is to show a documentary outdoors on the 13th Amendment.  It will begin at 7:00-or-7:30 PM and will last under two hours.  He is expecting 20-to-40 people.  Wearing a mask and social distancing will be observed.  The plan would be to gather near the gazebo and set up a screen/projector. It will require some amplification. Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned electricity is available at the gazebo but the office needs to know if it is needed so it can be turned on.  Reverend Malmberg will check to be sure no other events are scheduled on this date. The Selectboard had no objections but requested that they be keep informed.    

Masks Requirement for Election Days:  Mr. Jack Wozmak, Moderator, is supportive of wearing masks at the voting locations. If they require masks, they need to have an alternative for the right to vote.  If they do not have a requirement to wear a mask, then the alternative is not present.  Mr. Wozmak pointed out that in North Walpole there are some limitations.  They do not have an accessible exit to allow a handicapped/disabled person to exit separately from voters coming in.  They would have to work with the flow of voters.  If a voter cannot wear a mask for medical reasons, Mr. Wozmak will invite them in because people have the right to vote. However, we have to make some accommodations.  He has worked with the Supervisor of the Checklist.  He wants to plan for contingencies because of the Attorney General’s guidelines.  In November there might be fewer options because of the weather.  We do not have the physical space inside for special accommodations.  There are more absentee ballots than in past elections.  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested in November if there is a voter who does not want to or cannot use a mask, the front hallway space can be used.  Entrances and exits that can be used safely for this Election Day and the November election were discussed.  Mrs. Downing was asked to make arrangements to rent a temporary handicapped ramp for the November election. The cost might be covered under the CARES Act.   Mr. Wozmak will be setting up in the Town Hall on Sunday night, September 13^th.  On Monday Mr. Nash and Mr. Wozmak will be working here.  Monday, September 14^th, there will be a “rehearsal” at 6:30 PM in Walpole.  There will be no “rehearsals” in North Walpole.  Mr. Wozmak talked to Mr. Nash about having four “pop-up” tents (about 10’x10’).  He talked to Mrs. Sandra Smith, Town Clerk, and Mrs. Meghan Hansson, Deputy Town Clerk. Mr. Dalessio noted that COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone.  They will do the best they can under the circumstances.                 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $31,674.55 for checks issued September 4, 2020.  This includes a $17,046.23 payment to E.E. Houghton.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Mask Ordinance: Dr. Charles Shaw did some research on Mask Ordinances for towns with populations of less than 10,000.  Plainfield, NH has a population of 2,700 people and they have a Mask Ordinance.  He had a copy but recommended not including No. 7 which is a Penalty Clause.  He would be happy to submit a similar ordinance next week for the Selectboard’s consideration.  Mrs. Pschirrer thanked him for finding this ordinance.  She will read it and report back next week.  Dr. Shaw will check back in a week.   

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the two Payroll Check Registers (one for employees except for the Police Department and one for only the Police Department – the latter included police detail wages) for the week ending August 29, 2020, in the amounts of $21,057.96 and $12,785.19, for checks issued September 4, 2020, and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,947.94.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – August 27, 2020:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 27, 2020, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

Mr. Dalessio complimented Mrs. Borden for doing an excellent job with these complex minutes.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – August 27, 2020: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of August 27, 2020, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee report:• Safety Committee Meeting – August 27, 2020.

Mr. Dalessio would like to see the specs for the Police Department’s Ionic Breeze Units before they are purchased.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Permit 2020-33; MABEL, LLC, 73 Main Street, Map and Lot #020-052-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant Building Permit No. 2020-33 for Mabel, LLC to build a “26’ x 6’ Covered Porch” at 73 Main Street, Map and Lot #020-052-000.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Permit 2020-34; LEVI HUBBARD and DALE HUBBARD, 141 North Road, Map and Lot #010-022-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant Building Permit No. 2020-34 for Levi Hubbard and Dale Hubbard to erect a “42’ x 42’ Ground Mount Solar Array” at 141 North Road, Map and Lot #010-022-000.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water/Sewer Receipts to Date:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Water/Sewer Receipts to Date 9/02/2020, from Mrs. Daigle.  Total left to collect for Q2 2020 Billing is $33,402.52.  The collection rate has been quite good.

Reserved Parking Signs at Town Hall:  The Selectboard had received an email from Mrs. Daigle displaying a 12”x18” custom sign to be placed in front of the Town Hall for “Reserved Parking – Town Hall Business – Monday-Friday – 7am – 7pm”.  The cost is $39.99/each.  Mrs. Pschirrer’s concern is that the Town Offices are not open every night to 7pm on Monday-Friday.  A 3-Pack of 8’ sign posts is $76.21.  Total cost for three signs and posts is $196.18.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve these Reserved Parking Signs with the elimination of the time.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.    

Recreation Area Parking Lot Deed and Sales Agreement:  Attorney Hockensmith now has the survey and is working on the deed.  

Pending Further Actions:

Reservoir Dam Repairs:  The Grant application has been submitted.  This is the next priority for Fuss & O’Neill.  

Houghton Brook Bridge and Fish Ladder:  The Town’s Grant application was submitted on Monday.  Some letters of support still need to be submitted by September 14^th.  As soon as Mr. Dalessio gets the official wording he will contact the Conservation Commission and Planning Board.  Fuss & O’Neill is taking care of the other letters as required.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Tree Trimming for Common:  The office received a call from Asplundh Tree Service who want permission to do minimal pruning of branches of trees on the west side of the Common in order for the new fiber-optic cable to be run for Broadband.  Both Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry expressed concern with what Asplundh considers minimal as opposed to what the Town considers minimal.  Ms. Mayberry mentioned there needs to be some parameters.  Mrs. Pschirrer said it should be a cosmetic trimming.  In addition to Mrs. Downing calling Dan from Asplundh Tree Service tomorrow, Mrs. Pschirrer would also like her to call Mr. Dennis Marcom. 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve cosmetic trimming as necessary on the west side of the Common to accommodate the Broadband fiber-optic cable project.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.     

NH DOT Permit Amendment Notice re: Route 12:  A letter was received from the NH Department of Transportation (DOT) informing the Town that they will be changing the size of a cross pipe due to a change in design on the Walpole-Charlestown Route 12 Project.    

Election Grant Funding:  Mrs. Pschirrer explained the Town was supposed to have received this quite some time ago but we were not aware of it until the State called to ask why we had not applied.  The State is accepting late applications.  This refers to the fact that there are more absentee ballots than in the past.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to allow the Chair, Peggy L. Pschirrer, to sign the Election Funding Grant document.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

Employee Social Security Tax Deferral:  Following a discussion there was a Selectboard consensus that the Town of Walpole will not participate in the Tax Deferral Program.

Request to Borrow Speaker Microphone:  Mrs. Pschirrer recused herself from this agenda item as she is an active member of this Church.  She asked Ms. Mayberry to Chair this item.  A request was received from St. John’s Episcopal Church to borrow the portable speaker and two microphones for their first outside service for Sunday, September 6, 2020.  The sports field next to the church may be used for seating.  The church is planning this outside service and may hold another for the following week, weather permitting.  

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the St. John’s Episcopal Church request to use the field next to the church and they can borrow the portable speaker and two microphones for their outside services on Sunday, September 6^th and, if there are no problems or negative feedback, on Sunday, September 13^th, 2020.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Ms. Mayberry asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer had recused herself from the vote.    

FACT-TV:  Mrs. Pschirrer announced that this concludes the regular Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a Hooper Trustees meeting and a Non-Public Selectboard Session. FACT-TV discontinued their filming and left the meeting.  

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:46 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:58 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  On a voice roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:59 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:41 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 3, 2020, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Invoices:  Mr. Dalessio moved that all Consolidated Communication, Inc. (CCI) invoices be processed through the Finance Office effective immediately.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.    

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Hooper Trustees Present:    Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Cheryl Mayberry; Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:46 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  This meeting is being recorded.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – August 27, 2020:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of August 27, 2020, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

HOOPER BUSINESS:

Hooper Institute Board:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the Hooper Institute Board met last night via Zoom.  The alarm system update is a few hundred dollars more than anticipated but Mr. Dalessio told the Board it is alright as it needs to be done.  Mrs. Dalbeck asked for permission to approve/proceed with small unplanned repairs such as toilet problems. She called E.E. Houghton.  The members set a limit of $500.  They approved having Mr. Tim Smith do the roofing on both buildings.  The chimney on the shed was going to cost another $3,000 for repairs. A decision was made to lower it to the roof line as it is not used.  They are still waiting for Rice Tree Service to take the damaged maple tree down.  They are giving a lot of food to the Food Shelf from both the Hooper and School gardens.  

There will be a “5K – Hooper 90s” run online.  Donation is $5.00.  The Hooper Institute received two Grants:  1) $500 from the Savings Bank of Walpole; and 2) $500 from the Women of Walpole.  

Their newsletter resulted in bringing in 16 new members and some donations.  They are talking about doing another one the first part of 2021.  Newsletters were mailed to all the addresses in Walpole but Mr. Dalessio will check to see if it included addresses in North Walpole.  The Board members are going to re-visit the logo again.  They want to move that forward.

Mrs. Dalbeck met with Mr. Justin Cassarino and Mr. Sam Jacobs.  It is a big commitment to keep Hooper involved in the Walpole School programs.  It is a big plus for the Hooper. 

The Hooper budget will be ready in November.  Mr. Dalessio told Mrs. Dalbeck that she will be invited to the day of budget sessions with department managers.  There are lots of good positive signs and news.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  The Hooper Trustees will return to the Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there were any questions or comments.  There were none.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Regina Borden, Recording Secretary