The Walpolean

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

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

Guests Present:  Wendy and Will Grossman

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

Special Use Permit for Rail Trail:   Wendy Grossman has received the permit from the Bureau of Trails.  The permit covers brush hogging and using chain saws on trees that fall across trails. Repairs to wet spots caused by brush hogging will be repaired.  Mr. Dalessio moved that Ms. Mayberry, Chair, sign the contract.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion passed, and the contract was signed.

Wendy and Will Grossman left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

The amount paid to Solar Dave for the solar installation at the Recycling Center was higher than the warrant article allowed. The Selectboard needs to know when the other funding noted in the warrant article will be available. There needs to be a plan to reimburse the Town when the funding comes in. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Accounts Payable totaling $192,098.01 dated 6/07/2024.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  This included a $95,490.28 payment to the Village of Bellows Falls for sewer bonds and usage.  Ms. Mayberry will talk to Rich Kreissle in the morning to discuss the solar reimbursement funding and tracking the reimbursements to the Town.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,249.71 dated 6/7/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,562.38.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 23, 2024:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 23, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  Ms. Mayberry was not at the May 23^rd meeting and abstained.

Selectboard Meeting – May 30, 2024: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 30, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. Ms. Vose was not at the May 30^th meeting and abstained.

Building Permit

2024-18, Map and Lot# 018-003-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-18 for Map and Lot # 018-003-000 to add a 36’ x 12’ roof mount solar array. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose 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, and Houghton Brook Bridge

Reservoir Dam:   Mr. Dalessio said the Town received a letter from the State that it appears that the project is behind.  This estimate is based on spending. Mr. Dalessio noted that the Town has spent 1% of the grant monies within 18% of the time allowed to spend the money. Fuss and O’Neil are not concerned and plan to complete the project within the allowed time. 

Appointment Notice:   Mr. Dalessio moved that John Peska be appointed to another three-year term on the Conservation Commission.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

New Business

Notice of Limit of Municipal Responsibility and Liability:  Ms. Vose moved the approval of the Notice of Limit of Municipal Responsibility and Liability for a home being built off of Stevens Lane, which is a private road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion passed, and the notice was signed.

Confirmation Letter for Tax Lien Properties:  Ms. Mayberry explained that letters need to be sent to property owners that have tax liens as part of the tax recommittal process. Vachon-Clukay will mail the letters.  Ms. Vose moved that Ms. Mayberry sign the letters for the tax recommittal process which will be sent to Vachon-Clukay.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry inagreement, the motion passed, and the letters were signed.  

Closed Landfill Methane and Cap Inspection Report:  The methane reading was lower with this test.The garage building at the closed landfill site was locked, but readings were taken just outside.  The gate to the former landfill has been repaired and secured with a new lock and chain. The Selectboard acknowledged the receipt of the report.

CPCNH “Customer Refresh” mailings:  A mailing is to be sent to new property owners.  It includes instructions on how to sign up for CPCNH.   The Selectboard acknowledged the information.

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 7:09 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 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. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:40 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms.  Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:57 PM.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose

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

Guests Present:  Tom Murray and Michael Hayes

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

The first two items were moved to the beginning of the meeting to accommodate visitors.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Indemnity:  Tom Murray wrote a letter earlier describing the concern.  A ZBA member is worried about being sued based on a case filed on 4/16/2024 in Swanzey.  Mr. Dalessio noted that all boards are covered by Indemnification for damages.  The Selectboard has voted at least three times since June 6, 2001 to adopt RSA 31:105 “Liability for Damages Limited, Indemnification, Insurance (Indemnification for Damages). If that does not address the concern, ZBA members can talk to NH Municipal Association or the ZBA Chair can contact Attorney Hockensmith if necessary.  Tom Murray left the meeting.

Recreation Committee Fundraising:  Michael Hayes wants independent fundraising for pickleball.  Mr. Dalessio stated if the Town is to hold/manage the funds, checks would have to be written to the Town and specify pickleball.  Alternately an independent fundraising organization could be created as a limited 501(c)(3) but it would not be part of the Town. The money could not be held by the Town in that case.

Mr. Hayes said there is a need for port-a-potties in the recreation area. The restrooms at the pool are not always open when people are playing pickleball, tennis and basketball.  A discussion of funding for the Recreation Department followed.  The Revolving Fund for Recreation was created by the Town in accord with RSA 35-B. The funds can be spent by vote of the Recreation Committee.  Department managers can also transfer funds between budget line items, except salaries and benefits which cannot be changed.  

David Edkins stopped briefly at the Selectboard Meeting when he arrived back in Walpole. He was informed that he missed the discussion of Zoning Board of Adjustment Indemnity.  Mr. Edkins was aware of the indemnification policy.

There was a discussion about the need for shade at the pool. There is no shade except late in the day right along the Route 12 fence.  If Recreation wants to provide shade, they need to get quotes for permanent structures and create a warrant article or use existing Recreation funds.

Michael Hayes left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve Accounts Payable totaling $140,756.43 dated 5/24/2024.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  The total included a $43,192.14 payment to HealthTrust.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,562.87 dated 5/24/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,730.06.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 16, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 16, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Non-Public Session – May 16, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of May 16, 2024 and they are to remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Committee Reports

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

• Recreation Committee Meeting – March 13, 2024

• Recreation Committee Meeting – May 17, 2024

• Conservation Commission Meeting – May 6, 2024

• Cemetery Trustees Meeting – May 10, 2024

• Walpole K-8 Research Committee Meeting – May 15, 2024

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – May 15, 2024

Mr. Dalessio acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

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

Response Status from Fall Mountain Regional School District – SAU  60:  Mr. Dalessio stated that the FMRSD response has now been delayed from 5/17/2024 to 6/30/2024 per their most recent letter.  Walpole continues receiving unsigned letters from FMRSD, including this one. It seems inappropriate for communications from the school district to the Town.

FMRSD Payment Schedule: Lori Schmidt, the business administrator at FMRSD, sent an explanation as to why there was a steep drop in the monthly payment to FMRSD.  Walpole was overcharged from July 2023 through March 2024.  The sudden drop in charges from April through June will correct the overcharge.

Walpole Schools Withdrawal Study Committee:  Ms. Vose updated the Selectboard. Each sub-committee had a set time to report out with no interruptions.  All questions were written down and this brought the meeting down to about an hour and a half and made it much more productive.  The Committee is trying to get in touch with Chesterfield to learn how their school system works.

The Committee has two questions for the Selectboard. Should the Committee investigate Charter Schools?   They would also like information from Ms. Mayberry about the school where she works.  Since Ms. Mayberry was unable to attend tonight, this issue will be tabled until the Board can discuss the matter.  For now, the Study Committee should focus on K-8 and when a recommendation is finished, the second stage can be to look at options for the high school students.

New Business

Computer Purchase Order:  We need a desktop computer for Lucy (Holly) Gowdy in the Town Clerk’s Office. Ms. Vose moved for approval of the desktop computer purchase for a total cost not to exceed $1259.24  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed and the purchase order was signed.

Water Strategic Planning Grant Reimbursement:   Ms. Vose moved Mr. Dalessio to sign the form to reimburse $2,444.85 from the Drinking Water Sustainability grant.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the form was signed.

Support for Bellows Falls Grant Application:  Bellows Falls is applying for a grant to improve efficiency at the sewage processing plant.  Improved efficiency in the plant will benefit Walpole also.  Ms. Vose moved the Selectboard to sign the letter of support for Bellows Falls’ application.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion passed, and the letter was signed.

Tax Collector Audit Update: The audit is moving along but there is no estimated date for completion.  The onboarding forms have yet to be handed in by the new Tax Collector.

Question from the Recycling Center:  Ms. Vose asked if canvas short overalls could be reimbursed as a uniform.  Mr. Dalessio wondered if the bib of the shorts may cover the uniform shirt.  The Selectboard recommends that the safety of shorts for that job be considered before deciding on the purchase.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:30 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:33 PM.

Adjournment: Mr. Dalessio declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

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

Guests Present: Peggy Pschirrer and Paul Looney

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:44 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Old Business – Part one

New Ransom Agreement and Scope of Work:  Peggy Pschirrer reported we have the final bill but will continue to pay for monitoring of the former Central Plating Site.  Ransom is still deciding whether another test well is needed toward Elm Street. Ms. Mayberry moved to have Peggy Pschirrer continue working with Ransom Consulting.  Ms. Mayberry will be the Selectboard contact. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion passed.   Peggy Pschirrer will confirm the April 11^th bill has been paid.

Bank Signatory:  Peggy Pschirrer was informed she is still signatory for the Town of Walpole banking. Rich Kreissle is to remove Peggy Pschirrer as a signatory from the bank accounts and add Carolyn Vose as a signatory.

Solar Installation at Recycling Center:  Paul Looney and Peggy Pschirrer reported that Liberty Utilities has completed their research. Solar Dave tested sun exposure and found it is 88% at the edges. There is no need for additional trees to be removed.  The Dept. of Energy grant application was scheduled to be available in December 2023. It is still not available and probably will not be published until August.  The grant will require filing income taxes in January even though the Town is exempt.  Two changes have been made to the solar system. It will still be within cost approved by warrant article 6. The additions are to add an inverter to record and report energy credits and add Wi-Fi so that performance of each panel can be tracked.  

Solar Dave will apply for a $6,000 grant from NH Saves, but the application needs a Selectboard signature. Solar Dave requested $42,120 up front and the remaining $43,320 will be due when installation is complete.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the purchase order for a total cost of $85,440 for Solar Dave.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor the purchase order was approved.  

Mr. Dalessio moved the Chair sign the contract for $85,440 with Solar Dave for the installation of the solar system at the Recycling Center.   Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the contract was approved and signed.  

Mr. Dalessio moved the Chair sign the grant application for $6,000 that Solar Dave will submit to NH Saves.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion carried and the grant application was signed.

Ms. Pschirrer and Mr. Looney left the meeting.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve Accounts Payable totaling $878,919.91 dated 5/10/2024.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  This included a $462,339.85 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District, $175,000 and $100,000 payments to the Walpole Fire District for WFD Warrant Articles #7 and #8.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,031.90 dated 5/10/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,287.72.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – May 1, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 1, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Non-Public Session – May 1, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public session of May 1, 2024, and the minutes are to 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 chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• Library Trustees Meeting – April 9, 2024 

• Trustees of Trust Funds Meeting – April 24, 2024

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Current Use

Map and Lot # 005-011-002:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the  Current Use Application for Map and Lot # 005-011-002.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Old Business – Part Two

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

Request for Reimbursement Funds to the Trustees of Trust Runds:  The new boilers in the Town Hall are installed and working well. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the request to reimburse $28,000 from the Municipal Building Capital Reserve Fund for the boilers.  Seconded by Ms.  Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the request was approved.

Draft Letter to NH DOT Region 4:  This item was tabled pending additional details needed to complete the letter.

May 16^th Staff Meeting:  The topic will be using managerial eyes to ensure safety practices are followed, provide training, and notice issues (workplace or home) that impact performance. Mr. Dalessio will create the agenda.

New Business

E.W. Salvage Junkyard Permit:  Ms. Vose moved to sign the permit to allow operation of the E.W. Salvage junkyard for one year, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion carried, and the permit was signed.

ARPA Grant Funding Reimbursement – Reservoir Dam:  Ms. Mayberry moved that as the authorized signatory, Mr. Dalessio sign the request for disbursement of $1,415.59 on the ARPA Grant for the Reservoir Dam.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Mayberry, Ms. Vose and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the request for disbursement signed.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (c) at 7:49 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:42 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.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

Meeting of the Selectboard

May 1, 2024

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

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

Guests Present:  Tom Ronning, Steve Varone, Stan Hutchings, Jean Kobeski, Greg Lent, Katy Hass, Francesca Cowgill, and Carolyn Norback.

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee

Ms. Mayberry presented the Mission/Call to Action from the Selectboard to the Committee.  She asked that they set the next meeting date and elect a chair. They will meet next Wednesday, May 8^th at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall.  Ms. Vose will be the Selectboard liaison.  The Committee will report back to the Selectboard by Monday, September 16, 2024, in case a warrant needs to be prepared for Town Meeting.  Whatever the Committee recommends, we need to ensure community support before there is a vote.  The focus will be on K-8 and the issue is that we need to control the quality of education for Walpole students.   

The Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee departed and at 7:19 PM the meeting turned to regular business.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,247.30 dated 5/3/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,471.27. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – April 25, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 25, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Selectboard Non-Public Session – April 25, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve & seal minutes of the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of April 25, 2024. 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 chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – April 2, 2024 

• North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – April 9, 2024 

• North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – April 16, 2024 

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 23-461-05, Map and Lot # 011-033-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Timber Taxes Assessed and Warrant for $489.07.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Op # 23-461-06, Map and Lot # 004-033-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Timber Taxes Assessed and Warrant for $3,919.69.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Current Use

Maps and Lots 018-013-000 and 016-011-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve Current Use application for Maps and Lots 018-013-000 and 016-011-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Excavation Intent

Map and Lot # 012-073-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot # 012-073-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2024-14, Map and Lot# 011-033-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit# 2024-14, Map and Lot# 011-033-000 to construct a 120’ x 15’ shed addition to a barn. Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2024-15, Map and Lot# 020-006-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit# 2024-15, Map and Lot# 020-006-000 to construct a 14’ x 10’ summer reading shed with a deck. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose 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, and Houghton Brook Bridge.

Reservoir Dam:  Mr. Dalessio reported that they are currently doing borings on Reservoir Dam in preparation for seismographic testing.

Joint Letters with North Walpole Village:  The letters are being prepared but are awaiting additional details that need confirmation.

New Business

Great River Hydro Confidentiality Agreement:    Walpole needs to share assessing information with Avitar as part of the assessment.  Both Walpole and Avitar and signing confidentiality agreements with Great River Hydro. Ms. Vose moved that Selectboard Chair, Ms. Mayberry, sign the confidentiality agreement with Great River Hydro.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the agreement signed.

Thank You Letter from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): A thank you letter was received from CASA for the Town’s annual donation in support of abused and/or neglected children.  Ms. Mayberry acknowledged receipt of the thank you letter.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:33 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms.  Vose in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 PM.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (c) 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 8:42 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.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

I thought April flew by and now I am making May go even faster. These minutes are from 4/25, not 5/25. – Lil

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

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

Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. Ms. Mayberry introduced the Selectboard, and staff present.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $29,784.07 dated 4/26/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $5994.42.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – April 18, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 18, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. Mr. Dalessio abstained since he was not present at this meeting.

Selectboard Non-Public Session – April 18, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public session of April 18, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. Mr. Dalessio abstained.

Committee Reports

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

• Cemetery Trustees Meeting – April 10, 2024

• Cemetery Trustees Meeting – April 18, 2024

• Police Building Committee – April 15, 2024

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – April 17, 2024

• Planning Board & ZBA Joint Meeting – April 22, 2024

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Warrants

Walpole Water Fees:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Walpole Water Fee Warrant for $41,198.45.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.   With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Sewer Fees:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Walpole Sewer Fee Warrant for $74,455.99.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.   With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

North Walpole Sewer Fees: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Walpole Water Fee Warrant for $56,474.63.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.   With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Refunds

Map and Lot # 030-056-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the refund for Map and Lot # 030-056-000 for $34.27.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 23-461-16, Map and Lot # 003-074-001:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the taxes assessed and warrant for $3,875.02.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2024-12, Map and Lot# 012-044-020:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2024-12 for Map and Lot # 012-044-020 to construct a 54’ x 32’ detached garage. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

2024-13, Map and Lot# 004-044-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2024-13 for Map and Lot # 004-044-000 to construct (5) 320 sq. ft. and (2) 384 sq. ft. glamping site platforms.Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose 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, Reservoir Dam, and Joint letters with North Walpole Village

Letter to SWRPC re: support for Vilas Bridge project on the DOT 10 Year Plan list: Mr. Dalessio moved that the Selectboard sign the letter to SWRPC supporting the Department of Transportation’s 10 year plan list.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter signed.

Drinking Water Sustainability Grant Reimbursement Request:  Ms. Vose moved Mr. Dalessio to sign the Drinking Water Sustainability Grant Reimbursement Request.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Vose, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved, and the letter signed.

New Walpolenh.us Website:  Each Town department will have a way to update their page when the site goes live.  In the meantime, each department needs to get their page finished and ensure all the information is up to date.  The new site will be activated once all departmental information is entered.  

Skating Rink Takedown:  The Highway Department picked up the skating rink liner today.  There are a large number of punctures in the liner. Ms. Vose will address the condition of the liner with the Recreation Department and plan for next winter.

New Business

MS-232:  The MS-232, the Report of Appropriations Actually Voted is complete.  Ms. Vose moved to approve the MS-232.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion approved, and the form signed.

Pickleball Fundraising Question re: if a 501(C)3 can be created: The issue was discussed, and it was determined that there is no need to form a not-for profit.  The funds raised will go to the Town which is already tax exempt and can apply for grants.

Purple Heart Community:  The Selectboard decided to post a request in the Walpolean for information on current and past residents of Walpole who received a Purple Heart for their service to our Country. Our response to the Purple Heart Community will depend on what we learn.

May Staff Meeting Topic:  The next in-person Staff Meeting is May 16^th.  After discussion it was decided to continue this item next week after further work on possible topics.

Thank You Card from Community Volunteer Transit Company (CVTC):  It was announced that a thank you card was received. The Town budget includes donations to some service organizations that serve Walpole residents.

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) at 7:29 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 8:31 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.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

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

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

Guests Present:  Will and Wendy Grossman

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

NH Special Use Permit for Rail Trail Maintenance:  Ms. Mayberry moved this item to the beginning of the meeting since guests were waiting to speak.  Wendy Grossman described the State’s application process for permission to bush hog the rail trail – everything is the same as last year except it will start two weeks earlier.  Mr. Dalessio asked Wendy Grossman to submit the bond statement a month early next year so it can be reviewed by the Town lawyer.  Ms. Vose moved to approve submission of the special use application and bond.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Will and Wendy Grossman left the meeting.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $29,718.90 dated 4/12/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,105.01.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – April 3, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 3, 2024. 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 chair’s attention the following committee reports:

• The Walpole Fire District Monthly Meeting – March 6, 2024

• Police Building Committee Meeting – April 2, 2024

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Refunds

Map and Lot # 003-082-CL5:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the refund for Map and Lot # 003-082-CL5 for $25.11.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Timber Yield Taxes Assessed and Warrant

Op # 23-461-11, Map and Lot # 008-102-000:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the timber taxes assessed and warrant for $3,641.08.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Veterans’ Tax Credit

Map and Lot 028-131-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 028-131-000. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot 028-131-000: Ms. Vose moved that due to Total Disability While Serving in the Military in Active Duty, there will be an additional Property Tax Credit.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Excavation Intent

Map and Lot # 001-012-002:  Ms. Vose moved to approve the Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot # 001-012-002.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Building Permit

2024-11, Map and Lot# 008-008-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-08 for Map and Lot # 008-008-001 to construct an 11’ x 22’ deck. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) (c) at 7:06 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7: 51 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.

Old Business

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

E.E. Houghton Proposal:  Mr. Dalessio moved that the Selectboard Chair sign the E.E. Houghton Proposal for repairs to the kitchen.  Seconded by Ms. Vose.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter from Exec. Councilor Warmington:  Ms. Mayberry acknowledged receipt of a letter stating the Fire Department will receive the anticipated grant of $1,058,791 from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).  The letter will be forwarded to the Fire Department.  The Selectboard congratulates the Fire Department on the successful grant application.

New Business

Speeding Vehicles in North Walpole:  Next week a resident of North Walpole will attend the meeting to express his concerns about speeding traffic and potholes, especially on Church and Killeen Streets in North Walpole.  Chief Sanctuary will be invited to the meeting.

Thank You Notes: Ms. Mayberry acknowledged thank you notes from the Bellows Falls Senior Center and River Valley Seniors at Home.  Both organizations received contributions from the Town.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary