The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Selectboard Present:     Peggy Pschirrer; Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one member of the public in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $231,299.86 for checks dated December 22, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a check in the amount of $167,800 to the Walpole Fire District.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending December 16, 2017, in the amount of $25,230.28 for checks dated December 22, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,720.11 for the week ending December 16, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET MEETING – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Recreation Department Budget Meeting of December 14, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 14, 2017, with one spelling correction of a name.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 14, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – December 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of December 14, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 15, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 15, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed minutes of the following meetings:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 21, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 28, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 5, 2017;
• Walpole Cemetery Trustees – December 9, 2017;
• Walpole Planning Board – December 12, 2017;
• Town Library Board of Trustees – December 13, 2017.

PROPERTY TAX REFUND:

MAP and LOT #030-075-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $21.00 for Map and Lot #030-075-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #029-027-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot #029-027-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Meeting with Fall Mountain School District Administrators: The Selectboard will be meeting with the Fall Mountain School District Administrators – Superintendent Landry and Mr. James Fenn, Business Manager, on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 8:00 AM in Walpole.

Letter to Selectboards in the Fall Mountain School District:  Mrs. Pschirrer explained this letter is to thank the Selectboard members of Charlestown, Langdon, Acworth and Alstead for their interest in a proposed warrant article to amend the Articles of Association for the FMSD election of Board Members.  She has been informed by the Town attorney, as well as the School Board attorney, that they may not amend the articles.  They are controlled by RSA 195:19 which demands that all board members be elected at large with a one man, one vote principle.  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to the Selectboard Members of Charlestown, Langdon, Acworth and Alstead regarding the amendment of the FMSD Articles of Association.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter to William Callahan: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. William Callahan advising the Town Selectboard, under RSA 41:14-a, has accepted his donation of land that abuts the Fanny Mason Forest.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter to Eric Merklein: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. Eric Merklein acknowledging his concerns about plowing.  Seconded by Mr. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town Report Dedication Page:  The Selectboard has been discussing the Town Report Dedication page.  A question came up as to whether or not the honorees need to be Town residents.  There is no written criteria on this subject.  Consideration could be given to the fact that contributions to the Town are as beneficial as being a resident. 

Solar Energy Petition:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Solar Energy Petition:  “To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:61 through RSA 72:64 for inclusively,

which provide for an optional property tax exemption from the property’s assessed value, for property tax purposes, for owners of real property, which is equipped with solar energy systems, intended for use of the immediate site.  Such property tax exemption shall be in the amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of qualifying equipment under these statutes.”

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Solar Energy Petition and it be forwarded to Attorney Hockensmith for his review.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs, Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant Articles:  The Selectboard reviewed the draft list of Warrant Articles to-date.

Article for repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings.  There will be some additions to the list.  The amount will need to be adjusted.  Mr. Kreissle will provide the Unassigned Fund Balance.

Article – Capital Reserve Fund – first line after “purpose” add “and or repair”

Article –Walpole Highway– Capitol Reserve Fund Account – Plans are to buy a new truck next year.

Article – Walpole Police – Ductless Fume Hood with HEPA filters- delete “fund balance”.

Article – Speed Monitoring Sign- delete “fund balance”.

DES Wetlands Permit Application:  The Selectboard received the hard copy of the Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Permit application for the Alstead Center Road Culvert Repair.

Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize the Chair, Peggy Pschirrer, to sign the DES Wetlands Permit application for the Alstead Center Road Culvert Repair.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mrs. Sandra Smith, Town Clerk, also needs to sign this document.

North Walpole Park – Tunnel Building:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Tunnel Building in the North Walpole Park is owned by the Town.  It was the result of years of negotiations with the Boston and Maine Railroad.  Mr. Dalessio will let Mr. Mark Houghton know the Town owns the building.

NEW BUSINESS:

Letter to NH Liquor Commission:  Burdick’s is changing their ownership structure.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to the NH Liquor Commission advising that the Town of Walpole Selectboard voted to grant permission to Kenneth Burns and Thomas Goins to obtain a liquor with entertainment license for their Burns and Goins LLC, DBA The Restaurant at Burdick’s and the off-premise sales of beer and wine at the Walpole Grocery.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SWRPC’s Regional Economic Development Advisory Commission:  Mr. Dalessio would like to be a representative to the SWRPC’s Regional Economic Development Advisory Commission.   Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer were in favor of this request.

Walpole Hazard Mitigation Committee: Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer would like to be on the Walpole Hazard Mitigation Committee.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned it fits in with the Brownfields Program.  The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2018, at 3:00 PM at the Fire Station. 

NH Lottery and Keno:   Acknowledgement was made of a letter from the NH Lottery providing information on KENO and the language for a Town Warrant if the Selectboard decide to place KENO on the Warrant.  It is a revenue source.

Town Hall Roof and Falling Snow:  A note of concern was received from Mr. Kreissle about the snow that falls off the Town Hall roof.  He felt a sign should be put by the entry way.  Mrs. Downing was asked to call Primex for an opinion on liability when a sign is put up.

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 and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:20 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:35 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 21, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:39 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:59 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 14, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:35 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one member of the public in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

ERIK MERKLEIN:  Mr. Merklein lives at 82 North Road.  They moved to Walpole 27-years ago this week.  Until this year they never had any problems on the front line of their road nor damage to the parking area on the side of their house.  This year all the grass got torn up.  He submitted pictures of the damage and had previously talked to and given pictures to Mr. Rau at the Highway Department.  In the springtime the erosion was so bad there was damage to the driveway; it cost $1,200 to have an area re-paved, bring gravel/stone in and clean-up a lot of debris that got washed in off the road.  During the first snowstorm this year the big plows started to damage the area again.  Erosion is starting again.  He put in iron stakes with reflectors.  Mr. Rau’s crew was there looking at the area.  His concern is if this plowing continues there will be erosion in the spring and he will have another repair bill.  Colonial Road also has some damage.  Mr. Merklein knows the Highway crew works very hard and is out there in the middle of the night but he would appreciate it if they were a little more cautious.  Mrs. Pschirrer will discuss this with Mr. Rau.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $2,054,889.37 for checks dated December 15, 2017.  This includes a payment in the amount of $1,483,424.00 to the Cheshire County and the monthly payment in the amount of $535,300.00 to the Fall Mountain Region School District.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending December 9, 2017 in the amount of $22,010.89 for checks dated December 15, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,776.45 for the week ending December 9, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 6, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 6, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Walpole Conservation Commission – December 4, 2017.

SUPPLEMENTAL TAX WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #028-161-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Supplemental Tax Warrant in the amount of $1,066.00.  The State of New Hampshire did not take it by eminent domain.  The tax card ownership information was up-dated mid-year however the exempt tax status was not up-dated by Avitar. This property is in North Walpole.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES and WARRANT:

MAP ad LOT #011-047-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed – Intent Filed During Tax Year: April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, in the amount of $2,876.59.  This property is owned by the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #011-048-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed – Intent Filed During Tax Year: April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, in the amount of $1,861.70.  This property is owned by the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Original Warrant, Yield Tax Levy, dated December 14, 2017, for Map and Lot #011-047-000 and Map and Lot #011-048-000 for the total amount of $4,738.29.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mr. Dalessio reported they did a good job on the road so they can get to the site safely.

WATER & SEWER UPDATE and LIEN WARRANTS:

Water/Sewer Receipts to Date:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the report on Water/Sewer Receipts to Date 12/14/17, from Mrs. Daigle.  Total receipts for the Fall 2017 billing are 82% paid.

Town of Walpole Water Tax Lien:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Warrant for the Town of Walpole Water Tax Lien in the amount of $4,037.55.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town of Walpole Sewer Tax Lien:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Warrant for the Town of Walpole Sewer Tax Lien in the amount of $19,003.37.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Town of North Walpole Sewer Tax Lien:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Warrant for the Town of North Walpole in the amount of $28,718.47.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refunds as follows:

• MAP and LOT # 028-094-000 – $266.00;
• MAP and LOT # 001-011-004 – $2,129.67;
• MAP and LOT # 001-003-000 – $31.74;
• MAP and LOT # 022-016-000 – $17.52;
• MAP and LOT # 019-022-000 – $31.25;
• MAP and LOT # 008-077-001- $5,688.00.

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

VETERANS TAX CREDIT:  MAP and LOT # 011-017-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veterans Disabled Credit for Map and Lot #011-017-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING and DEMOLITION PERMITS: 

Demolition, Map and Lot # 004-037-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-40 for William Callahan for “Demolition of Shed” at 122 Bookseller Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building, Map and Lot # 011-043-003:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-41 for Timothy & Anna Blanc to construct a “36’ x 15’ Carport” at 760 Valley Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Building, Map and Lot # 001-003-007:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-42 for Emicor, LLC/Bensonwood for a “389 Square Foot Shed” at 6 Blackjack Crossing.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Land Donation from William Callahan:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Selectboard held two Public Hearings, on November 9^th, 2017 and on November 30^th, 2017.  No petitions were received asking the Selectboard not to accept this 3.5 acre land-locked parcel adjacent to the Fanny Mason Forest that is already in Trust.  Letters of support were received from the Planning Board and Walpole Conservation Commission as required by RSA 41:14-a.  If approved the Walpole Conservation Commission will have the land surveyed and will be responsible for the Deed transfer.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept this land donation from William Callahan in accordance with RSA 41-14-a.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer will draft the letter to the Walpole Conservation Commission.

Avitar 5 Year Assessing Contract:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Multi-Year 5 year Assessing Contract with Avitar Associates of New England, Inc. for the assessment, cycled inspection program, with utilities for the amount of $168,420.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Draft Warrant Articles:  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested holding the Warrant Articles until their budget meeting tomorrow.

2018 Town Budget and Warrant Articles Public Hearing:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to set the date for this Public Hearing on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 6:00 PM.

Fall Mountain Region School District:  The Selectboard suggested inviting Superintendent Landry and James Penn to attend a Selectboard meeting on January 4, 2018, at 8:00 AM to discuss the proposed district budget.  Mr. Dalessio recommended sending them a copy of the letter from the Cheshire County about their significant budget increase due to the Maplewood project.

NEW BUSINESS:

Property Tax Bills:  Mr. Dalessio wanted the Minutes to reflect a huge “Thank You” to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Downing, Mrs. Daigle and anyone else who helped get the Property Tax bills out on time.  The Selectboard also thanked the taxpayers for paying these bills on time as it makes a big difference.

Fire Warden Invoice:  Ms. Mayberry moved to authorize Mrs. Pschirrer to sign the annual invoice to the State of New Hampshire to report that Mr. William E. Houghton, Warden, issued 420 Fire Permits at $2.00/each for a total of $840.00.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Walpole Fire District Payment Request:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Walpole Fire District Payment Request in the amount of $167,800.00 in accordance with the 2017 Warrant Article No. 5 that was approved at Town Meeting .  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Fall Mountain Proposed Budget Meeting:  The Fall Mountain Proposed Budget Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2018.

Alstead Center Road Culvert Project Plans:  Mrs. Pschirrer distributed copies of the Alstead Center Road Culvert Repair as proposed by CLD Engineers.  The Selectboard will need to sign No. 11 and the Town Clerk will need to sign No. 13.  The Town needs to send a permit fee of $200.00 payable to the State Treasurer for the Wetlands Permit.  The Selectboard is waiting for hard copies of the proposal to sign the documents.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised this project needs to be done and the Town has the money to do it.  She requested this be put on next week’s agenda under Old Business.

NH Housing Letter:  The NH Housing Authority received a request letter for Federal Housing Tax Credits from Abenaki Springs for their Phase II project.  The State is soliciting comments from the Town.  Mr. Dalessio would like to talk to Mr. Mark Houghton about this.  He would like to comment on the fact that there were safety issues with the first building and they would like this second building to meet all the State Building Codes and Safety Regulations before opening.  Mr. Dalessio will draft the letter to the State and bring it back to the Budget Meeting tomorrow.  Mrs. Downing can then fax the letter to the State so it meets the comment period deadline.

Selectboard Office Vacation Time Requests:  Mrs. Downing will be on vacation on January 12^th, 16^th and 17^th, 2018.  January 15^th is a holiday; Martin Luther King Day/Civil Rights Day.  Mr. Kreissle will be on vacation the week of Christmas, December 26^th, 27^th, 28^th and 29^th, 2017.  Mrs. Daigle will be on vacation from February 26^th to March 2^nd, 2018.  The Selectboard approved these requests.

Up-dating the Web-Site:  Ms. Mayberry asked where this project is.  Mrs. Downing felt Mrs. Smith has been forwarding her information to Mr. Ryan Harrison who has the frame work done.  Mr. Dalessio explained originally the website was being done by an outside consultant who went bankrupt and took down the Town’s website.  The current website is what Mr. Dalessio put up but it was not his intent to maintain it.  Mr. Harrison, a resident, volunteered to take it over and continues to work on it.  Mrs. Downing mentioned minutes need to be on the website as of January 01, 2018, or state where they are posted.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:04 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8:18 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 14, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:19 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:40 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call cote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:41 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:58 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of December 14, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:58 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET

DECEMBER 14, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  Mr. Justin Cassarino, Recreation Department Director, was present.

2018 Proposed Budget – Recreation Department:  Mr. Cassarino and the Recreation Committee have been talking about the tennis courts.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if there are any programs for teenagers.  Mr. Cassarino replied not at this time; there has not been enough interest.  The Walpole League numbers are dwindling; no more than 20.  It is between $20,000-to-$30,000 for a new tennis court; Walpole has two.  People have said they would love to have a walking track.  It would probably be all around the fence.

Mr. Cassarino would like to have a pool manager.  All the programs have grown beyond one person, 35 hours.  He would like to do more community events; for both children and adults throughout the season.  The committee and he have talked about his being in charge of the recreation, such as sports, and the pool manager would be responsible for the pool but report to Mr. Cassarino.  They have a job description.  The pool manager would need to take a two-day training session on how to run the system, chemicals, etc. The pool is open approximately ten weeks.  Clear Water would help get the pool ready to open up.  The pool takes a lot of time over the summer.  There was a consensus to set the Pool Manager 2018 Proposed Budget at $8,000.  Salaries part-time will be reduced from $29,580 to $24,000.  Salaries-Manager will be $10,000.  Telephone will be $1,000.  Swimming Certs/Red Cross is dropped from $1,000 to $800.  Soccer Program will remain at $1,000.  Basketball Program/Officials is increased from $1,800 to $2,000; Mr. Cassarino has had trouble with recruiting.  Pool Chemicals is down from $5,000 to $4,000; the new company is saving them money. Tennis/Basketball Courts Maintenance is dropped from $4,000 to $3,000; some painting on the courts will be done.  After it is recalculated it will be a lower budget than last year.

Mr. Cassarino feels their program is doing real well now.  There is a group of people who want to make the soccer program even more developed for the younger youth.  A lot of four-year-olds had trouble hearing about the soccer program. Therefore, more flyers will be distributed.  His main goal for the winter is to get a basketball program for the younger youth; four-year-olds.  He wants them to have fun.

Mr. Dalessio asked if a line should be established for the North Walpole Park.  Mr. Cassarino said there was a Christmas tree lighting; it is being done with solar lights.  A good group showed up.  They have a lot of great ideas.  Mr. Dalessio said they talked about having a North Walpole Park representative on the Recreation Committee.  Mr. Cassarino felt that is a good idea.  They would like to do games for the little children.  A park where people can relax.  The Selectboard agreed to add $1,000 to the Recreation Department budget for the North Walpole Park so they could have a small sand box, picnic tables, etc.  Mr. Cassarino will be their contact person.  The next Recreation Committee meeting will be in early January.

Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Cassarino to put the Walking Track on his “Wish List” as she feels it would be used a lot.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer closed this Selectboard Budget Meeting at 6:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 6, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 8:00 AM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were no members of the public in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize Mrs. Sarah Downing to review the Accounts Payable and approve it on Friday, December 8, 2017.  This is due to having a short week.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending December 2, 2017, in the amount of $24,360.79 for checks dated December 8, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,529.54 for the week ending December 2, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 30, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 30, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 30, 2017: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 30, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Walpole Conservation Commission – October 2, 2017;
• Walpole Conservation Commission – November 6, 2017.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Bills Over 90 Days:  The Selectboard looked at the Over 90 Days report.  Mrs. Daigle has to give the delinquent list to Mrs. Sandy Smith, Tax Collector, by next Thursday to begin the lien process.  Mr. Dalessio recommended Mrs. Daigle send out reminder letters that state any property owner who does not make payments by December 14^th will be referred to the Tax Collector.  People are reminded of these bills periodically.  If people are making a good faith payment and keeping up with their agreements, they do not need the letter sent to them.  The Selectboard made decisions as to how to proceed with notifying people about the payment deadline of December 14^th. Otherwise, they will remain on the list that will be forwarded to Mrs. Smith, Tax Collector, who will place a lien on the property.

Ms. Mayberry moved to sign these Walpole Water and Sewer and the North Walpole Sewer delinquent totals to go to lien.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant Article:  The Selectboard received the information from Mr. Tom Goins for the cruiser.  Mrs. Pschirrer will re-write this Warrant Article.

Vacation Time:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported two employees have requested carry-over vacation time.  Mrs. Smith will use a few days but is asking to carry over some of the unused time.  Mr. Rau requested carrying over two weeks.  The Selectboard approved these two requests.  Mr. Dalessio felt going forward they should establish a deadline for using carry-over vacation time.

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.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:47 AM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:52 AM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Budget Workshop:  The Selectboard has scheduled an all-day Budget Workshop on Friday, December 15, 2017 beginning at 8:00 AM to meet with each Department Director on their 2018 proposed budget.  Each Department Director will have an hour.  The tentative schedule is: Police Department, Highway Department, Recycling Center, Library, Hooper Institute, Water and Sewer, Municipal buildings and Selectboard’s Office.  Recreation will be last to enable Mr. Cassarino to come in after school is out.  Mr. Kreissle will be worked in during the day.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

DECEMBER 6, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:47 AM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – November 30, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of November 30, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

Hooper Mansion:  Mrs. Pschirrer will be calling an antique dealer, referred by Mrs. Sharon Boccelli, who is interested in seeing what furniture is left.

Mrs. Pschirrer is meeting with Mr. Kevin Healy at 11:00 AM at the Mansion; he will do some more cleaning.  Mrs. Pschirrer has been bringing in “bits-and-pieces” of money for various items that were sold recently.

Hooper Property:  Mrs. Pschirrer spoke with Attorney Hockensmith who is drawing up the deed and other necessary documents for the sale of the property.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were two members of the public in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE PARK – Bill Gallagher:   Mr. Gallagher reported since his last visit he talked to Mr. Mark Houghton who made some suggestions but a few questions came up.  The building at the end of Center Street that covers the tunnel has a junction box on it with breakers; it does not take much to get power on but they do not know who owns the building.  At one time he was told either the Town or Village was responsible for its maintenance.  There would be power for the north end of the park.  Mr. Houghton does not think there will be power there for the Christmas tree this year. Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Selectboard will follow-up with Mr. Houghton and look at the deed. Mrs. Downing had done research at one time.  She had a folder of documents; Mrs. Pschirrer noted it would take some time to read all of them.  The building could be owned by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Mr. Houghton was wondering if the Town would put up two street lights, as there are existing poles; it could be included with the street light program.  Going down Center Street between the last house and the tunnel structure there is one pole with only one electric wire on it that goes to the breaker box so if that pole could be moved across the street they possibly could get power to the south side.  Mrs. Pschirrer summarized the Selectboard has some work to do and as soon as they have answers they will contact Mr. Gallagher.

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – Tom Ronning:  Mr. Ronning is on the Fall Mountain Regional School Board and they are working on the budget.  The Fall Mountain Regional School Board has begun developing a long term strategic plan.  Mr. Ronning distributed copies of an informational form and a brochure.  In an effort to collect input from the Fall Mountain community, people are asked to fill out these forms that will advise the School Board on key issues concerning education and the region.  The questions directly tie to the Board Goals of ENGAGE and PROTECT which are focus points for the 2017-18 school year.  Building relationships between the Town and School would be helpful.  He explained the six questions on the back of the form and asked the Selectboard to complete the form at their convenience and return it to the FMRSD.  They are looking at Engagement for those students that have lost interest; the School Board is committed to connecting with students that are disengaged and making changes that keep learners interested in school.  Protect the public’s investment in our schools.  The taxpayers trust them to be efficient and maximize their investment in the local schools.  They believe the current system must be redesigned to meet the demands of the 21^st century for students while taking into account the public’s ability to pay.  There was discussion relative to how this questionnaire would be distributed among community residents.  Mr. Ronning replied it will be readily available, widely distributed and will be on their web-site.  At this time the proposed budget is up 1.8%.  Mr. Dalessio stated the FMRSB has to understand the tax payers can no longer afford the amount of money they are asking for.  They have to take some steps to do something about it; it needs to be controlled.  The test scores do not reflect this kind of investment.  Each of the five towns is faced with infrastructure projects that are costly but need to be done and equipment needs to be replaced.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned the Selectboard will publicize the FMRSD meeting dates on the budget hoping more taxpayers will attend.  Walpole does value education and routinely passed the budgets but taxpayers are upset with the continued increases.  Mr. Ronning offered to come back to pick up the questionnaires and plans to attend more Selectboard meetings.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $60,093.34 for checks dated December 01, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending November 25, 2017 in the amount of $23,006.59 for checks dated December 01, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,898,73 fo the week ending November 25, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 22, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 22, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 22, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 22, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

ABATEMENTS – PROPERTY TAX:

ABATEMENT: Map and Lot # 025-012-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant an Abatement in the amount of $1.319.00 for property taxes on Map and Lot #025-012-001.  This is an unproductive lot that should not have received a tax bill.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Receipts: The Water/Sewer Receipts To Date 11/30/2017 was received from Mrs. Daigle.  Today was the deadline for this billing period.  Total Receipts for Fall 2017 Billing is $155,039.52 or 65%.  The last day for getting information for liens to Mrs. Sandra Smith, Tax Collector, is December 14^th, 2017.  Water and Sewer users who have payment agreements but did not pay this current bill will receive a reminder phone call from the office.

Town Hall Rental Recommendations:  The Selectboard received recommendations from Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Daigle to improve the rental process for the Town Hall.  One suggestion was to have a point person who is in charge of clean-ups; a checklist will be posted on the kitchen refrigerator.  It was agreed to raise the deposit from $100 to $150.  Deposit checks will be held but that check will be returned if the Town Hall is left in clean, satisfactory condition after the event.

Warrant Articles:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised they started working on some Warrant Articles but are waiting for some information from the Town Treasurer.  The four preliminary articles were reviewed and a few revisions were mentioned.  There was discussion relative to amending the language in some previously voted on Warrant Articles and to see if the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) will allow it.

Dental Coverage:  Ms. Mayberry talked with Mr. Steve Varone to advise that Mrs. Margaret Palmer is interested in administering the Dental coverage. He will contact her.

NEW BUSINESS:

Avitar 5-Year Contract:  The Selectboard received a new Multi-Year Assessing Agreement from Avitar Associates of New England, Inc.  This multi-year agreement locks in the assessing costs for the 5 year period and removes any unknown cost increases.  It gives the Selectboard more options than the previous agreement.  One option is to do cycled inspections as this helps them spread their workload out over a number of years.  After looking through the agreement there was a consensus of the Selectboard to ask for clarification on several items and costs.  Does the Town get hit with a full evaluation at the end of the five years?  She would like Avitar to send a break-out of how this works out based on the five-year agreement; they see the break-out of the $168,420 but what makes up those three five-year numbers.  How does the $177,000 fit into the box?  Ms. Mayberry will take a copy of the Avitar worksheet, clarify the numbers and email her worksheet to Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio.  The Selectboard is in favor of the cycled inspections and of signing a Five-Year Agreement with Avitar after clarification of the numbers.

Vachon Clukay & Company Representation Letter:  Mr. Dalessio moved to sign the representation letter from Vachon Clukay & Company.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved .

Large Tax Card Purchase Request:  Following a request from Antonia at the Galloway Real Estate office for copies of the tax cards, Mrs. Downing recommended they use Avitar as a vendor.  There are 2,000+ cards.  Access to the town’s tax cards looks very reasonable.  An electronic version of the cards on a flash drive is not possible since software is needed to produce the cards.  The Selectboard recommended they buy the service from Avitar as it will be much cheaper.

Town’s Computer System:  Mr. Dalessio asked Mrs. Downing to check with Primex to see if the Town has cyber insurance.  He would like Primex to confirm this coverage.  Mr. Dalessio has not yet seen any contracts for next year from TrueNorth.  He just wants to be sure the Town is covered.

Next Selectboard Meeting:  The next Selectboard meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm to Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 8:00 AM.

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 and (b) Hiring.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:52 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:56 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 30, 2017, remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

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.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:00 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

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

Call to Order:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:56 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – November 22, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of November 22, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

Hooper Property Sale:  Mrs. Pschirrer contacted Attorney Hockensmith about the potential sale of the Hooper property and asked him to prepare all the appropriate paperwork.  Tomorrow she will be opening the Mansion to let a contractor in to evaluate windows and other sections of the building.  Two other contractors were also contacted by Mr. Sheehan to do an evaluation.  All contractors were given the same list of areas to be evaluated.  Mrs. Pschirrer talked with Mr. Kevin Healy about getting another person to help him clean-up the mattresses and other items after they get a dumpster from DeCamp Trucking.   She will still be selling some furniture and remaining items.

Adjournment:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were two members of the public in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Myra Mansouri:  Mrs. Mansouri pointed out that a few years ago the Zoning Board of Adjustment started going through the Zoning Ordinance as far as streets, etc.  They found that Watkins Hill where Maple Grove comes in is actually Prospect Hill.  They changed this in the Ordinance.  Going through the Ordinance again there is Hitchcock Mountain.  In looking at the Ordinance, Alstead Center Road is called Hitchcock Road.  They need to change it back to Alstead Center Road.  This is updating the Ordinance; just changing the names in the Ordinance to make it correct.  She called the NH Municipal Association and received a written legal opinion that was distributed.  Mr. Dalessio recommended putting it on a Warrant Article to make it clear the Selectboard is not changing the name of any road.   It will make the Ordinance conform with E-9-1-1.  Mrs. Pschirrer will write the warrant article but it will have to go through the Planning Board.  Mrs. Mansouri will contact Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board, to have a public hearing scheduled for the Planning Board’s next meeting on December 12^th.

Deputy Town Treasurer, Margaret Palmer:  Mrs. Margaret Palmer had been invited to come to a Selectboard meeting as a newly appointed official, Deputy Town Treasurer.  She provided a back-ground of where she had lived and her work experience.  She and her family have lived in Walpole since 2000.  Mrs. Palmer expects to be up-to-date on the 2017 accounting by February 2018. This will be in time for the next audit.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Town is self-insured for dental insurance.  Mr. Steve Varone who administered the plan has retired.  Mr. Dalessio explained this coverage was piggy-backed on the Fall Mountain Region School District dental plan but they have changed over to an outside plan.  Rather than go out into the market to buy this coverage, which would cost the employees plus the Town a great deal of money, the Town would like to continue being self-insured. However, the Town needs someone who will administer the plan and pay the dental bills.  Every employee is allocated a certain amount of money each year.  Ms. Mayberry explained the process that Mr. Varone used; he will continue until the end of the year and will work with the person taking over the plan.  Mrs. Palmer is interested in taking over this position.  Ms. Mayberry will contact Mr. Varone to let him know Walpole will continue with the self-insured plan.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $57,478.87 for checks dated November 24, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending November 18, 2017 in the amount of $24,116.56 for checks dated November 24, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,085.04 for the week ending November 18. 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 16, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 16, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 16, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 16, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Walpole Library Board of Trustees – November 14, 2017;
• North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – November 7, 2017;
• North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – November 14, 2017.

ABATEMENTS – WATER & SEWER:

Abatement: Map and Lot # 030-074-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Sewer Abatement for Map and Lot # 030-074-000 in the amount of $118.56.  This house was demolished just before April 1, 2017.  The change was missed on AccuFund.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Receipts: It is anticipated collections will be heavy next week as Water/Sewer bills are due Thursday, November 30^th.  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Water/Sewer Receipts to Date as of November 22, 2017 from Mrs. Daigle.

School District Draft Warrant Article:  Mrs. Pschirrer drafted and distributed copies of the following School District Warrant Article.  The next budget meeting for the Fall Mountain Region School District is next Monday, November 27^th.  Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry were in favor of having Mrs. Pschirrer deliver this Warrant Article to the FMRSD, and to mail it to Attorney Hockensmith and to the Town of Charlestown as it has been discussed with their Selectboard.

“To see if the voters of Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon and Walpole which comprise the Fall Mountain School Board will vote at town meetings to amend the Articles of Agreement between the Towns to amend Item 2 of the Articles as follows:

The Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board shall consist of seven (7) members:

One (1) member domiciled in Acworth;

One (1) member domiciled in Alstead;

One (1) member domiciled in Charlestown;

One (1) member domiciled in Langdon;

One (1) member domiciled in Walpole;

Two (2) members domiciled in any of the five towns.

Each school board member shall be voted on at the Town meeting in which the school board member is domiciled by only residents registered to vote in the school board member’s domicile.  The two members domiciled in any of the five towns shall be voted on “at large” in accordance with RSA 671:22, with eligible voters of the school district voting on the two “at large” board members.

Said members to be elected for a term of three years or until their successors are duly elected.  This amendment will be in effective Town Meeting 2019.”

Mrs. Pschirrer will also send this draft Warrant Article to all the other towns in the FMRSD and the School Board members.  Mr. Dalessio suggested asking the Selectboards in the towns of Acworth, Alstead and Langdon to let Walpole know if they will support this Warrant Article.

Dental Plan:  This agenda item was previously discussed when Mrs. Palmer was present.

Highway Capital Reserve Fund Warrant Article:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Mrs. Downing has started making a list of warrant articles to be voted on at Town Meeting.  In addition to the Highway Department, there will be warrant articles for the Recycling Center, Police Department and for building repairs.  They also need to think about the sprinkler system in the Town Hall.

Town Hall Rentals:  Mr. Dalessio mentioned cleaning is one issue involved with the rentals but they can add on a cleaning fee.  Ms. Mayberry said during the Fall Mountain Education Endowment Association event they were aware there is an elevator problem if the door is locked open too long.  The office staff has been spending a lot of time dealing with problems during regular office hours and week-end calls about no paper towels in the bathroom, the lights, plumbing problems or where renters can find certain items, etc. It also takes a certain amount of Mr. Gerry Brady’s time on a Monday to re-organize chairs, tables and other items.  Mr. Rich Kreissle tracks deposits and issues checks for refunds.  They should re-think how they want to rent the Town Hall, limit the number of people and whether or not to restrict renting the first and/or second floor.  Consider possibly not renting it back-to-back on a Saturday/Sunday.  Ms. Mayberry felt they need to consider if the income is a benefit to them; it is our Town Hall / our community space.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted people just have to pay for their usage.  Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Daigle were asked to make recommendations on Town Hall rentals and how should charges be adjusted.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:45 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:20 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 22, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

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.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:32 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:20 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – November 16, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of November 16, 2017, as submitted.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Mansion Antique Sale Update:  Last Saturday Mrs. Pschirrer met with an investor who toured the Mansion and Pro Shop.  She was asked to open the Mansion because a carpenter is coming to look at some specific items soon.  Mrs. Pschirrer reported they are still selling furniture; another $105.00 was received.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one member of the public in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE PARK – Bill Gallagher:  Mr. Gallagher mentioned the last time he attended a Selectboard meeting they talked about moving forward with the volley ball net. Since then, they have installed the poles.  They are now thinking about trying a skating rink this winter.  The big issue among residents is why the Town still owns the park area instead of the Village of North Walpole.  Ms. Mayberry provided an explanation she received from Mrs. O’Brien.  Several years the Town offered this area to the Village. However, the property lines are not clear so the Commissioners were not willing to accept the parcel. They did not want any entanglements with abutting neighbors.  Mr. Gallagher was told it was an insurance issue.  Mrs. Pschirrer replied the Town is insuring that parcel and trying to assist the group in keeping it open as a recreation spot.  Mr. Dalessio said we are all part of the same Town.  Why go through the expense.  Ms. Mayberry feels there is more latitude with the Town in terms of what the group is trying to do; they will have the support of the Recreation Department/Committee and their budget. Mr. Gallagher thought in March at Town Meeting they might ask for some funding for the development of that area.  They want to put in a better fence and have a gazebo. They plan to do a major fundraiser next year.  Mrs. Pschirrer cautioned them to not tread on railroad property with the fence.  Mr. Gallagher talked to Mr. Mark Houghton about having power and lights but he is waiting for an answer.  They are going to put up a Christmas tree; it would be nice to have lights.  Mr. Dalessio will contact Mr. Mark Houghton about the power and security lights.  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested Mr. Gallagher ask the children at the North Walpole School to make decorations for the tree and the Women of Walpole might donate a string of lights.  Mrs. O’Brien asked Mr. Gallagher to check on signs that state people are there “At Their Own Risk”.  They were also supposed to have a sign designated “No Smoking” but it has not yet been installed.  Mrs. Pschirrer will check on this sign.  Mr. Dalessio felt maybe this group should have a seat at the Recreation Committee meetings; this will be considered.  In the meantime the Selectboard will continue supporting this park area.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $559,932.93 for checks dated November 17, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a monthly payment of $535,300.00 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending November 11, 2017 in the amount of $22,400.98 for checks dated November 17, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,739.05 for the week ending November 11, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

PUBLIC HEARING, Acceptance of Complete Streets Recommendations – November 2, 2017: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Public Hearing on the Acceptance of Complete Streets Recommendations dated November 2, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING – November 9, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Public Hearing of November 9, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 9, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 9, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 9, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 9, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Walpole Planning Board meeting – November 14, 2017.

ABATEMENTS & REFUNDS:

Abatement: Map and Lot # 024-005-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot # 024-005-000.  This property was taken for tax lien.  Although the Town became the owner it was not made exempt in the Avitar system.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Abatement and Refund:  Map and Lot # UTIL FAIR:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement and Refund for Map and Lot # UTIL FAIRPOINT.  This is part of the settlement agreement between the Town and UTIL FairPoint in the total amount of $24,752.00; it will be split over two years.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Refunds:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the following Property Tax Refunds.  All are a result of the property revaluation process.  The values were reduced drastically which allowed for the first bill payment to be larger than entire tax bill for the year:

• Map and Lot # 003-083-000 – $420.00;
• Map and Lot # 005-002-004 – $1.00;
• Map and Lot # 030-059-002 – $97.00;
• Map and Lot # 011-049-000 – $34.00;
• Map and Lot # 013-034-004 – $519.00;
• Map and Lot # 030-074-000 – $120.00;
• Map and Lot # 027-001-002 – $86.00;
• Map and Lot # 028-075-00A – $11.00;
• Map and Lot # 012-037-000 – $33.00;
• Map and Lot # 026-008-0MH – $38.00
• Map and Lot # 028-094-000 – $266.00.

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

OLD BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Receipts:  Acknowledgement was made of the Water/Sewer Receipts to Date, November 16, 2017, from Mrs. Daigle.  It is a good collection report.

JROTC:  Ms. Mayberry reported the JROTC has found a place to meet and continue their training.  Mr. and Mrs. Benson have agreed to let them use a vacant “barn” off Route 12.

NEW BUSINESS:

Request to Use Drewsville Common:  A request was received from Brenda Damaziak to use the Drewsville Common for a November 26^th holiday event from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.  Santa Claus will arrive at 6:00 pm and there will be hot cocoa and cookies.  There will also be horse and wagon rides around the common.  Everyone is invited.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve this request for the tree lighting on the Drewsville Common, horse and wagon rides and visit from Santa.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Solar Energy Petition:  The Selectboard received a Solar Energy Petition as follows:  “To see if the town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:61 through RSA 72:72 inclusively, which provide for an optional property tax exemption from the property’s assessed value, for property tax purposes, which is equipped with solar energy systems, intended for use at the immediate site.  Such property tax exemption shall be in the amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of qualifying equipment under these statutes.”  The Selectboard agreed this Petition needs to be re-written to comply with the RSAs.  Mr. Dalessio will contact Mr. Anderson to explain why this Petition needs to be more specific.

SAU 60 Payments:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Selectboard just received from the Fall Mountain Regional School District the following new tax rates recently set by the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA).

Total tax for School Fiscal Year 2017-2018 – $6,603,246.00;

Beginning November 20^th, 2017, for December 2017, the SAU 60 is requesting the first payment of $560,962.00.  However, the Selectboard will pay $535,300.00 for the December 20, 2017 payment and will begin paying the $560,964.00 as the January 2018 payment.

The June amount should be used for July and beyond until new rates are set in the fall of next year.  The Selectboard will request that Lori Mowrey, Financial Services Manager of the SAU 60 attend a meeting in December to discuss these new numbers.

Town Hall Rental Insurance Waiver:  Mr. David Ramsey requests the Town waive the TULIP insurance coverage for their Ramsey Family annual mid-day holiday party. There will be no alcohol.

Mr. Dalessio moved to waive the TULIP insurance requirement for the Ramsey Family half-day event on December 2^nd, 2017.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

2018 Proposed Budget:  The Selectboard set a tentative date of Friday, December 15^th beginning at 8:00 AM to meet with each Department Head, individually, on their department’s proposed 2018 budget.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Selectboard enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:25 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:58 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 16, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess the Selectboard Session.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:00 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:14 PM.

Next Meeting:  Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, November 23, 2017, the next Selectboard meeting has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 6:30 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary