The Walpolean

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Selectboard Office. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair; Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary. 

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,974.29 dated 9/22/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,622.12. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SPECIAL SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 7, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of September 7, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 14, 2023:   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 14, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, and Mr. Dalessio abstaining, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 14, 2023:   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 14, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, and Mr. Dalessio abstaining, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • Conservation Committee Meeting – September 11, 2023

     • Planning Board Meeting – September 12, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Employee Uniforms: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that a Town employee was in contact with Cintas regarding the return of uniforms. The Selectboard agreed to table this topic until the employee notifies them when they hear back from Cintas. Ms. Mayberry spoke to the mindfulness needed for Town employees when they are purchasing clothing related to their position. 

Tree Replacement Committee: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that 5 members have volunteered to be on this committee. Mrs. Pschirrer spoke of the importance of identifying the supervisory body of this committee. Ms. Mayberry then questioned the management of funds. Mr. Dalessio stated that the committee should put forth a charter or mission to guide their activities, as well as selecting a chair for the committee itself. Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Selectboard would write a letter to the Conservation Committee stating that they would be the committee, and that the Tree Replacement group would function as its subcommittee. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Fund Balance Policy:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Finance Manager has been discussing fund balance policies in a recent seminar.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the fund balance policy created in 2017. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Drainage Ditch next to 11 Main Street:  The Selectboard agreed to table this topic until the non-public session.

SWRPC Fall 2023 Meeting:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Selectboard has been invited to the Fall Meeting with the Southwest Regional Planning Commission.

NH Association of Assessing Officials:  Ms. Mayberry moved for the chair to sign the ballot for the NH Association of Assessing Officials. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Sealing Non-Public Minutes:  Mrs. Pschirrer reflected on a recent article by the New Hampshire Municipal Association concerning the sealing and unsealing of non-public minutes. The Selectboard discussed the process by which sealed minutes would be unsealed. 

Sealed Non-Public Meeting Minutes Review Protocol:  Mrs. Downing stated that she is also keeping a document with a detailed list of sealed minutes for each year.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:58 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:15 PM. 

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public session at 7:15 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:37 PM. 

Mr. Dalessio moved to seal the non-public minutes. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary 

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair and Cheryl Mayberry  

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Others Present: Ray Boas

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary. She explained that Mr. Dalessio was not present because he was at a meeting, but a quorum of Selectboard members was present for a meeting to be held.

Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Boas to speak. He asked for the written terminology for a cease-and-desist order. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that this matter may be tabled until the non-public session. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that any construction must be halted because there is no building permit. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that the Selectboard has the responsibility to enforce the decisions of the Planning Board. 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,004.08 dated 9/15/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,755.59. Seconded by Ms. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 7, 2023:   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 7, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – September 7, 2023:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of September 7, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– September 5, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

TIMBER TAX ABATEMENT:

Map and Lot# 013-053-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the timber tax abatement of $511.71 for Map and Lot# 013-053-001, as the quality of cut was reduced. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

2023-22, Map and Lot# 011-006-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a building permit for Map and Lot# 011-006-000 to add a new 87’ x 48.6’ addition and garage/barn. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

2023-23, Map and Lot# 017-008-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a building permit for Map and Lot# 017-008-001 to install a 21’ x 12’ ground mount solar array. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Parking Policy: Mrs. Pschirrer stated she has a copy of the Town’s parking ordinance but is going to rewrite the policy with clearer language.

NH DMV Letter: Ms. Mayberry moved to allow interim road agent Mike Symonds to register vehicles and trailers on behalf of the town of Walpole. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Employee Uniforms: Mrs. Pschirrer stated this item would be tabled and will be discussed at the following Selectboard meeting. 

Management Book: Mrs. Pschirrer felt that the next staff meeting should include the distribution of a management book. Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry stated they would look at how to incorporate this book into the quarterly meetings before distributing the book to the department managers.

NEW BUSINESS:

Appointment Notices:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the appointment of Nicole Adams to be an alternate on the Conversation Committee, and to serve as a Hooper board member, both until 3/20/2026. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Tax Collector:  Mrs. Pschirrer spoke about the possibility of the tax collector having her own postage meter, or sharing the one that is in the Selectboard Office. Ms. Mayberry stated that if the Tax Collector and Town Clerk’s Office had their own postage meter, they would be responsible for tracking their separate postage expenses. Ms. Mayberry stated that the cost of the postage meter should be investigated before a decision is made. The immediate solution is to buy pre-stamped envelopes.

Complete Streets Grant Extension:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the deadline to apply for this grant was extended until 10/27/2023.

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public meeting at 6:55 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:24 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry (by Zoom); Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Others Present: Ron Rosko

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair; Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $952,973.54 for checks issued 9/08/2023. This includes a $700,531.17 payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Mr. Dalessio, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

PUBLIC INPUT: 

Mr. Ron Rosko stated he was present to discuss the speeding on Prospect Hill. Mr. Rosko had made several calls to the Walpole Police Station regarding the issue. He also stated that he did not feel safe, and that he has not been responded to after repeated attempts to communicate this issue. Ms. Mayberry questioned Mr. Rosko as to the process by which he would prefer this to be handled. Mr. Rosko stated that in the mornings and the afternoons would be preferable times to observe for traffic speeders. He also felt there should be more police presence in Walpole. 

Mr. Rosko then said he had a booster pump for water in the basement of his home. If the electricity goes out, he cannot get water on the second floor of his home. Because of this, Mr. Rosko felt he should have a reduced water bill. Ms. Mayberry explained that the water bill is based upon usage. Mrs. Pschirrer stated this issue would be followed up upon.

Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Rosko if he had any other topics to discuss. Mr. Rosko asked about the mowing of roadsides. Mr. Dalessio explained that the Highway Department began last week cutting the sides of Town roads. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that there are 70 miles of roads in Walpole, and that the department has begun work on the roads. 

Mr. Rosko asked for the agenda and inquired about the issues pertaining to the heading “Old Business”. Mr. Dalessio explained that many of the Old Business agenda items are left on the agenda, but that they are not necessarily part of each meeting’s discussion.

Mr. Rosko departed the meeting.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public meeting at 6:41 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:25 PM. 

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $30,332.28 dated 9/08/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,406.52. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 31, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 31, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – August 31, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of August 31, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

    • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– August 29, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Middle Street Drainage Improvements: Mrs. Pschirrer spoke to a contract dealing with Middle Street working through Ransom Consulting. Mr. Dalessio moved to allow the chair to sign the Middle Street Drainage Improvements – Contract Amendment No. 1 for an “as built” record not to exceed $2,900. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Budget Meeting: Mrs. Pschirrer asked what time the meeting would be starting on 9/22/2023. It was agreed that this meeting would start at 8:00 AM.

High Street Bridge FEMA Grant: Mr. Dalessio stated that the notification was part of the routine FEMA process, and that no signatures were required. 

Employee Uniforms: Ms. Mayberry spoke to whether or not purchases could be reimbursed for uniform clothing. She was asked by a Town employee and advised them that a final decision has not been established by the Town on this matter. Mr. Dalessio stated that this issue should be placed on a future agenda to be finalized at a later date. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Oath of Office:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that an oath of office for a newly hired police officer required Selectboard signatures. Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the oath of office for Ian Tuttle to be an officer for the Walpole Police Department. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Seal Bids for 1-Ton Dump Truck:  Mrs. Pschirrer announced that four bids had been received for the 2008 Ford, F450 dump truck:

1. James Reynolds bid $2,802.

2. Heather Haskins of Bellows Falls, VT bid $786.

3. Busted Knuckles LLC of Marlow, NH bid $3,000.

4. Shawn Condon of West Chesterfield bid $1,367.

Mrs. Pschirrer reflected that Busted Knuckles LLC was the high bid. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the bid of $3,000 for the 2008 F-450 One-Ton Dump Truck. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:43 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:48 PM. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair; Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,463.20 dated 9/1/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,086.57. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING – August 23, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Infrastructural Public Informational Meeting of August 23, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 24, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 24, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – August 24, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of August 24, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– August 22, 2023

     • Safety Meeting– August 24, 2023         

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

Mr. Dalessio pointed out there were no action items in the Safety Meeting minutes. He described how the minutes should reflect more closure in the discussion regarding actions which require follow-up.

DEMOLITION PERMITS:

2023-31, Map and Lot# 0006-002-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the demolition permit for Map and Lot# Map and Lot# 006-002-000 to demolish an old garage. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Open Container Date Change: Mrs. Pschirrer discussed a letter from Burdick’s Restaurant explaining that their Oktoberfest event would be moving to 9/29/2023. 

NEW BUSINESS:

MS-1:  Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the MS-1. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Police Department Revolving Fund Request:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that there was a revolving fund request from the police. Mrs. Downing stated that this fund request was related to an antenna. Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Walpole police’s revolving fund request to purchase a Motorola repeater antenna at the cost of $1,323.26. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

100 Nights Shelter Ribbon Cutting: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the 100 Nights Shelter has invited the Selectboard to attend a ribbon cutting event on 9/23/2023 at 10:00 AM at the courtyard. 

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

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 6:40 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 6:56 PM. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary 

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Others Present: Peter Graves

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary.

Mrs. Pschirrer invited Mr. Graves to speak. Mr. Graves felt that the roadside trimming was not being done correctly. Mr. Graves stated that if the Town sold him the tractor, he would be willing to do the required work along the side roads as a subcontractor. Mr. Dalessio stated that he would speak to Mike Symonds, the interim road agent, regarding the 4-wheel drive tractor and side-mower equipment Mr. Graves brought forward in discussion. 

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,019.40 dated 8/18/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,982.15 Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 17, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – August 17, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of August 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.

STAFF MEETING – August 17, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC MEETING – August 17, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 17, 2023, and to allow Mrs. Pschirrer a copy of these minutes for preparation. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– August 8, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– August 15, 2023

     • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting– August 16, 2023

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

ABATEMENT:

Abatement Appeal Settlement Agreement for Map 028-063-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to allow the chair to sign for the abatement appeal settlement for Map and Lot# 028-063-000, the chair needs to sign the form to agree to the mediated value related to property tax abatement appeal. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Abatement Notice for Map 028-063-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the notice of property tax abatement in the amount of $662.46 for Map and Lot# 028-063-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Building 2023-26, Map and Lot# 006-002-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# Map and Lot# 006-002-000 to replace a garage with a new 36’ x 30’ two story garage. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. Mr. Dalessio requested that a demolition permit be obtained from the property owners.

Building 2023-29, Map and Lot# 025-028-000 Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 025-028-000 to renovate the Carriage House portion of the Drewsville Mansion into 3 one-bedroom apartments, they have been before the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment for approval. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building 2023-30, Map and Lot# 024-014-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 024-014-001 to add 11,175 sq. ft. of roof mount solar panels. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Reimbursement Letter to the Trustees of Trust Funds: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the reimbursement letter to the Town of Walpole for $85,000 from the Highway Department for the snow tractor. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

Pending Further Action: Mr. Dalessio stated that in the next Selectboard meeting there will be a couple of contracts to sign. 

NEW BUSINESS:

BEA Event in Keene:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Business and Economic Affairs are going to meet in Keene on 8/29/2023, between 10 AM and 12 PM at Keene State College Alumni Center. 

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 6:55 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting reconvened at 7:32 PM. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Ahmad Esfahani, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Steve Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry (arrived at mid-meeting)

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration

Police Committee Present: Cheryl Watson, David Adams and Andrew Dey

Community Power Committee Present: Paul Looney (presenter) and Dennis Marcom

More than a total of 39 people were in attendance.

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called the public meeting to order at 6:32 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair and asked that those asking questions use the microphone. Steve Dalessio is to speak about infrastructure projects and the police station. Mrs. Pschirrer announced Police Committee members who were present. Paul Looney was to arrive after work to speak about the power program. Mrs. Pschirrer will speak about the last topic of the night, which will be an update about the Brownfields project. She was happy to report it is coming to a close.

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Mr. Dalessio explained that there were some projects not included in the presentation. They will be commented on. The presentation is focused on the most active projects. The other issues have not been forgotten. Mr. Dalessio explained that FEMA will cover much of the damage. However, FEMA only pays for the repair to what had existed prior to the damage. The Town has to go through an additional process of mitigation, which is another layer of bureaucracy.

Middle Street: The project had been delayed for approximately two months. Mr. Dalessio apologized for this. Water connection work began on 8/22/23. The storm drain catch basins have been ordered and a paving contractor has been selected. The project is expected to be completed around early to mid -September.

Union and School Streets: The gully starts at the top of Prospect Hill, and it is eroded. The DES has categorized it as a seasonal stream.  Due to cost constraints, the remediation cannot go up the gulley. The work will be from the catch basin down. Some of the drainage pipes were installed at the wrong angle. They are currently working on a design that will allow for cleaning out the catch basin.  Larger piping will be installed to increase water flow. Judy Epstein asked what direction the water will flow when it hits the catch basin. Mr. Dalessio responded that it will flow east down School Street and then go down Union Street. The new piping will be at least 24 inches in diameter. A comment was made that the area below, near Main Street, also floods. Mr. Dalessio replied that that this drainage area may also need to be improved. The question of cost was voiced. Mr. Dalessio stated that he estimated that it will be in the high hundreds of thousands of dollars and could be over one million dollars in cost. This is not a FEMA aided project. Mr. Dalessio added that they are looking at Butternut Brook which is on the list of problem areas. A culvert over the brook needs to be replaced. The Town is trying to plan for 100-year floods.

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio confirmed that the dam will be repaired and not removed. The Town values the recreational aspect of the property. The cost to remove the dam may have been more expensive than repairing the dam. The rough cost of the project is $750,000. This cost has been covered by grant funds. The slope is to be adjusted, the drainpipe repaired, and the spillway enlarged. The expected completion date is in 2025. Design work should be completed in June of 2024. Mr. Dalessio confirmed that this will be a contracted project.

Houghton Brook Bridge: The Town was awarded an ARM or Aquatic Resource Mitigation Grant for $250,000 with the Town to match the award sum. However, the submitted estimates came in over twice the engineering estimate of initial cost of 525K. Most recent quotes are for 1.1 million. The Town had hoped to obtain a travel easement through a property, but that option was not successful. The Town must install a temporary bridge. Additionally, supply chain issues have increased costs. A cost cutting measure is to install a single lane bridge. This was acceptable to Town emergency service groups. Also, the Town is considering a combination wood and metal for a single lane bridge. Deb Hutchins asked to confirm that the one lane bridge will be the permanent bridge. Mr. Dalessio confirmed this is so.  The Town is waiting for new quotes.

High Street Culver/Bridge: A contract will be signed for engineering and study work. The Town wishes to replace the bridge so that it will last. It has been repaired after the 2005 flood. State mitigation money will be used to cover engineering costs. Mr. Rosko questioned if there was a bridge over High Street. Several audience members confirmed that there is a bridge over a culvert at the junction of High and School Streets. Mr. Rosko asked what was wrong with the bridge. Mr. Dalessio explained that the bottom of the culvert was ripped out during the July 29, 2022 flood.

Old North Main Culvert/Bridge: Mr. Dalessio stated that a hydraulic study and some engineering has been completed for this project.  There is more engineering work to be completed.

POLICE STATION STUDY COMMITTEE

Mr. Dalessio stated that the Police Station Committee meets monthly. Mr. Dalessio introduced the committee members who were present at the meeting and listed the other members of the committee. Mr. Dalessio wished to answer the question of why Walpole needs a new police station.

Top Three Reasons:  Mr. Dalessio read the reasons from the slide which were:

1. For the protection of our Police Officers

2. To provide an adequate work environment

3. To have an efficient/safe workspace

Photos of the problem areas at the Police Station in North Walpole were included on the slide and explained by Mr. Dalessio.

A chart with a typical month’s police calls was discussed. The police staff include the chief, an administrative assistant, and 4 full-time officers. There is one open position. There are no part-time officers.

Committee Progress to Date: The committee determined that the current station does not meet the current or future needs of the Police Department. The committee visited 5 different law enforcement sites in the area. They have identified the space requirements for the building and what it should look like. The group has reviewed 10 potential building sites in Walpole. The sites should have easy access to Rt. 12, be flat, have access to Town water and sewer, etc. Listening sessions with different groups have occurred to obtain community input. Quotes for the architectural design have been recently received and will be reviewed by the committee. Mr. Dalessio reviewed next steps. Under the analysis of 2 potential sites, Mr. Dalessio stated that there has been no decision on any site at this time.  There are no known costs.  The site is not tied to the Dunkin Donut lot or contingent with the development of the Dunkin lot. An architect needs to be hired that will develop concept renderings and cost models. The committee will need to determine how funds are to be raised for all the costs associated with the building. Mr. Juris asked if the Town had appropriated money for someone to attend the National Chief of Police Design School. Mr. Dalessio will speak to Mr. Juris after the meeting about this topic. Mr. Juris then asked what the square footage would be of the building. Mr. Dalessio estimated it would be around 5,000 square feet. Mr. Juris felt this was an underestimated amount of square footage needed for the building. Mr. Rosko asked how this project would be approved. Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer said that it would be part of Town Meeting. Mr. Juris asked if there was a capital reserve for this project. Mr. Dalessio replied that there was not.  Mr. Stewart asked how crime statistics were trending. Mr. Dalessio stated they are going up and come in peaks due to the Town’s location, being close to Rt. 91. Mr. Marcom commented that it is hard to design a building without knowing the location. Mr. Witthus asked for more breakdown in the monthly police statistics such as how serious the crimes would be. Mrs. Mayberry was asked to assist with sending the chart to Mr. Boas. Mr. Rosko asked for more clarification about the issues with the current police station. Mrs. Pschirrer stated that bulletproof windows would be installed, a safe room, and heavier doors. There was continued discussion related to the police statistics chart.

WALPOLE COMMUNITY POWER UPDATE

Rates: Paul Looney explained that the May, June and July lowest rate was 15.8 cents per kilowatt hour. A new rate has been negotiated for August through the end of January 2024 of 10.9 cent per kwh. They are excited to be below the Keene Community Power rate. The rate for Liberty Utilities has dropped to 12.24 cents per kwh. Mr. Looney explained why he chose the 100% greener and cleaner power rate since he could not place a solar array on his property. Mr. Juris asked if this process could be explained since the same power line goes to his home. Mr. Looney explained that Liberty continues to provide the poles, wiring, etc. The Town is buying the power differently. The Town has joined a coalition of towns to group buy power. Mr. Looney explained the map of towns that are part or soon to be part of the coalition. Twenty three percent of the people of NH reside in towns that are going to be part of the coalition. CPCNH is the group that is obtaining the new rate. Mr. Juris asked for more clarification. Mr. Looney explained the renewable energy credits. The power being supplied to the grid is from a clean energy supplier. It’s a hard concept to understand. Liberty Utilities is obligated to purchase 23% of its electricity from renewable sources.

Mr. Looney then spoke to comparing models of electricity cash flows. Prior to CPCNH, Walpole customers would send their money to a for profit model. Now the money coming to the organization (CPCNH) is paying for just the electricity used with the excess not going into anyone’s pockets. CPCNH is a non-profit organization. CPCNH has a CEO and is hiring 2 or 3 other people to run the organization. The Board of Directors has several committees. Mr. Looney is on the finance committee. The reserve is being increased faster than originally estimated. Things are moving in the right direction. The reserve is needed due to the gap of 60 days between delivery of power and billing/payment. Seasonal market fluctuations are the other reason a reserve is needed. To reduce the shock to customers, the reserve will be used to smooth out pricing. The question of what happens when the rate changes again was asked. Mr. Looney explained that in December the rates for the next 6 months will be announced. There was a question if there was a fee to change suppliers. Mr. Looney said there was not. Mr. Marcom asked Mr. Looney if he could mention what happens to the reserve once it builds up. Mr. Looney explained the goal was to have 180 days of reserve. As other towns are added, the amount of power being purchased is growing, as is the amount of required reserve. Once the 180-day reserve is met, there is a decision to made by Walpole to either drop the rates with no additional reserve or to continue to grow the reserve so that Walpole could be part of or create energy projects. Homeowners with solar energy are not part of CPCNH since information is not being received from the for-profit utilities. CPCNH is working on fixing this situation. Hopefully there will be better news by the end of the year.

BROWNFIELDS SITE REMEDIATION

New Parking Lot: Peggy Pschirrer explained that in 2019 the Town began working on the Brownfields project. The Town received a $500,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to clean up the Central Plating Site. Mrs. Pschirrer explained the history of the site. The prior owner had been fined by the DES since it was a highly contaminated site. The Town also received a $100,000 grant from the NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) for site remediation. The actual cost to remediate was more than $700,000. The Town negotiated with the owners for money to be held in escrow for future well testing of the property. After being awarded the grant, the Town hired Ransom Consulting of Portsmouth NH to oversee the project. Ransom hired Green Site Services that is a minority owned clean-up contractor. Mrs. Pschirrer explained the contamination including heavy metals and PFAS/PFOS.  The garage on the property was removed. There is now a patio in that location. It will have benches and flowerpots added. The location may become a bus stop. The remaining section became a parking lot. Signs will be added to promote public parking. Two Electric Vehicle (EV) stations will be installed by the Walpole Foundation. The recharging will be fee based and require a charge card. The Town will oversee the payment process. Trees have been left to the north side to shield abutters from the parking lot. Grass is to be planted around the patio area. The project comes to a halt on September 30^th. Mrs. Pschirrer thanked the Town for its cooperation and the abutters’ patience while the soil was being removed last summer.

Mrs. Pschirrer asked for any last questions. She said that more informational meetings will be held. Several citizens thanked the presenters for their work.

The meeting ended at 7:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore

Selectboard Present:  Peggy L. Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry and Steven Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Richard Kreissle (Manager of Finance); KraigHarlow (Recreation Director); Ben Hoy (Recycling Center Manager); Meghan Hansson (Town Clerk/Tax Collector), Jane Malmberg (Library Director), Mike Symonds (Interim Road Agent), Helen Dalbeck (Hooper Institute Executive Director)

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer called the staff meeting to order at 5:00 PM in Walpole Town Hall. 

MANAGERS’ DISCUSSION: Mrs. Pschirrer began the meeting with information about the 2024 budget process. The Selectboard will be meeting on September 8^th for the first meeting to discuss the 2024 budget. Departmental budgets are expected to be level funded. Managers can move money between line items but must keep to the same total expense as last year. Managers should start thinking about warrant articles to discuss at the departmental budget meetings in December. There was a discussion regarding encumbering funds for an extra year. 

Mrs. Pschirrer noted that in March 2024, the Town Clerk and Tax Collectors Offices will be separate. There will be a new budget line for the tax collector.  There was discussion about posting costs to the appropriate expense line to provide accurate expense figures.  Mr. Dalessio said that on September 8^th, the Selectboard creates a baseline budget by reviewing healthcare, insurance, heating, and other non-discretionary costs. Mrs. Pschirrer commented that department managers receive monthly budget reports from Mr. Kreissle and they should be reviewed.  Mrs. Pschirrer introduced Mike Symonds, the interim road agent. Several department managers introduced themselves to Mr. Symonds.

At 5:20 PM, Mrs. Pschirrer began her presentation on listening. There was an interactive session between managers at the end of the session. 

Chief Sanctuary, who was delayed due to a meeting conflict, entered the meeting. He gave statistics regarding driving under the influence (DUI). Also, there have been stalking incidents with electronic air tag devices being placed on vehicles. Chief Sanctuary thanked the Highway Department for removing vines from the police station sign on Church Street. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer voiced her gratitude to those in attendance and called the meeting adjourned at 5:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

AUGUST 17, 2023

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 5:28 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio and Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable totaling $122, 988.51 for checks issued on 8/18/23. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The A/P included a $32,160.14 payment to the NH Retirement System.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,577.04 dated 8/18/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,820.81.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 10, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 10, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

In reference to the August 10^th minutes, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry noted that the actual difference between the 2023 and 2024 Highway Block Grant was a reduction of $4,647.00.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – August 10, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of August 10, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • Conservation Commission Meeting – August 7, 2023

     •  Planning Board Meeting – August 8, 2023   

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

TIMBER TAX WARRANT and CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES

Op# 23-461-04, Map and Lot# 013-053-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Tax Warrant and Certification of Yield Tax for Op# 23-461-04, Map and Lot# 013-053-000 for $2,199.06. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUND

Map and Lot# 014-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to a property tax refund for Map and Lot# 014-011-000 for $14.85. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The refund was due to an overpayment of the payoff at the real estate closing.

DEMOLITION & BUILDING PERMITS:

Building 2023-27, Map and Lot# 010-044-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for 2023-27, Map and Lot# 010-044-000 to construct a 20’ x 8’ entry and storage shed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Demolition 2023-28, Map and Lot# 011-006-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the demolition permit for 2023-28, Map and Lot# 011-006-000 to remove a section of the home and the attached garage. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Repainting Crosswalk on Church Street:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the sidewalk in front of the North Walpole Library that crosses Church Street would be painted next week by the Highway Department. 

Former Brownfields Site-New Parking Lot: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the installation of the new EV charging stations is delayed due to the lack of electric panels. The parking lots have been striped.

NEW BUSINESS:

Office of Highway Safety Grant Agreement:  Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Selectboard chair sign the Office of Highway Safety Grant Agreement. Mr. Dalessio seconded. Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, andMrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

2024 Planning and Land Use Manuals: The Selectboard Office will order 4 manuals from SWRPC.

Town Hall Exterior Wall Repairs and Painting: The Selectboard was in favor of obtaining quotes for fiber cement siding for the west and north sides of the Town Hall due to high moisture levels. Painting quotes for each side are also being requested from contractors.

Harassment Awareness Training: The question of whether to conduct in-person or online harassment training was put forth to the Board. The Board asked that the new online training module from Primex be evaluated.

HOOPER TRUSTEES:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:52 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 7:00 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:33 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Jodi Dagle, Administrative Assistant; Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:29 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio, Jodi Dagle, and Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register totaling $949,328.85 dated 8/04/23. This includes a $700,531.13 for the Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the amount was adjusted because the paving payment for the former Brownfields site was removed because DES is paying for the paving.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $41,605.63 dated 8/04/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $10,474.57.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – July 27, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of July 27, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, andMrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – July 27, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of July 27, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– March 28, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– May 16, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– June 13, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– June 20, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– June 27, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– July 5, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– July 11, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– July 18, 2023

     • North Walpole Commissioners Meeting– July 25, 2023

     • Cemetery Trustees Meeting– July 26, 2023   

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

WARRANTS:

Walpole Water Fees Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Town of Walpole Warrant to collect Walpole Water fees of $49,046.47. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Sewer Fees Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Town of Walpole Warrant to collect Walpole Sewer fees for $80,971.12. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

North Walpole Sewer Fees Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Town of Walpole Warrant to collect Walpole Sewer fees for $65,766.00. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, andMrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING AND DEMOLITION PERMITS:

Demolition 2023-22, Map and Lot# 007-024-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the demolition permit for Map and Lot# 007-024-001 to remove an in-ground swimming pool. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building 2023-23, Map and Lot# 005-005-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 005-005-001 to construct a 44’ x 10’ ground mount solar. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building 2023-24, Map and Lot# 001-018-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for Map and Lot# 001-018-000 to construct a 20’ x 12.7’ addition on the back of the home. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Pending Further Action: Mr. Dalessio stated that for the Reservoir Dam, a 15-minute online meeting would occur tomorrow at 1:00 PM. Mr. Dalessio said that the bridge at High Street can start with funding from FEMA but would have to be paid mostly by the State Mitigation Program. The engineering work would need to be completed before plans are submitted for this bridge. Mr. Dalessio added that the Houghton Brook Bridge would be a single-lane, wood-plank bridge. 

Pearl Street: Ms. Mayberry commented upon a Town resident’s statement that an agreement was reachedwith a previous Town employee to pave Pearl Street in North Walpole. Ms. Mayberry stated that formal correspondence should be sent to the Town resident, clarifying the paving being a shared cost.  Ms. Mayberry reflected that the road in question is in fact a driveway. Mr. Dalessio stated he would speak to Mike Symonds regarding this matter.

NEW BUSINESS:

Recreation Revolving Fund Request:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Walpole Recreation’s use of their revolving fund, not to exceed $2000, for the purchase of basketball jerseys, and will be replaced by their revolving fund by the company sponsors. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Health Officer Nomination Form:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Simon Gascoyne as the new Health Officer for the Town of Walpole. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

High Street Garage Storage Request:  Mrs. Pschirrer announced a request from the Fire Department to store a boat trailer at the High Street garage for approximately a year. Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the Fire Department could be told that a consensus was reached to approve this request. 

September 21^st Meeting Conflict:  Mrs. Pschirrer stated there was a request to change the meeting from 9/21/2023 to 9/20/2023. Mrs. Pschirrer stated that an agreement was reached to move the meeting.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Hooper Trustees Meeting at 6:56 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM.

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

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

The meeting reconvened at 7:28 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary