The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 31, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Joseph Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were six people in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Residents – North Road and Colonial Drive:  Mr. Wayne Wallace, Mrs. Brenda Wallace, Mr. Roland Caskins and Mr. Kenneth Gunnerson were present to discuss the on-going drainage issues and property damage on North Road when there are heavy rain storms.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that about a month ago Mr. and Mrs. Wallace were in to talk about the water problems.  Since that conversation Mr. Dalessio went to the area, walked the properties and took pictures.  He agrees there is a water problem.  The Selectboard has been in touch with the Road Agent and also have given him permission to contact Mr. Rhoades at M & W Soils, an engineer, for advice on what could be done there.  Mr. Rau has been asked to submit a schematic of where the culverts are and their sizes.  Mr. Dalessio is not sure of what can be done or what the State says the Town is allowed to do but they continue to work toward a solution.  The residents provided some history on their water problems and how the water flows down the hill.  Several options for diversion of that water were discussed.  Mr. Wallace had previously hired a consultant to look at the area and he explained what the recommendation was. Mr. Dalessio summarized that the Selectboard will keep in touch with the residents as they work toward a solution on this drainage problem.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:59 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:58 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $43,258.27 for checks dated April 1, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending March 26, 2016, in the amount of $22,799.48 for checks dated April 1, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,647.59 for the week ending March 26, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 24, 2016:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of March 24, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – March 24, 2016:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of March 24, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Planning Board Workshop, March 29, 2016.

Mr. Dalessio pointed out that the Planning Board decided to pass on applying for this Planning Grant as it would be too much work for a short period of time.  Ms. Lisa Murphy from the Southeast Regional Planning Commission explained that a lot of towns are passing on this Grant for the same reason.

BUILDING PERMITS:

LAWLOR, Meetinghouse Road, Map & Lot #008-047-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-03 for Peter and Cathy Lawlor to “Construct a 32’ x 10’ lean-to onto garage”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RENEWAL OF 2015-06 / 2014-24 Permit, Avanru Development, 504 Main Street, Map & Lot #012-013-0002016-05:  Renewal of 2015-08 Permit, Avanru Development, Abenaki Springs, 504 Main Street, Map & Lot #012-013-004:   The Selectboard signed these renewal Building Permits that were approved at their March 24, 2016, meeting.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

JOAN GALLOWAY, Rapids Road, Map & Lot #002-013-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Joan Galloway as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUNDS:

Overpayment Refunds:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Credits Report for Unassigned Credits for ten property owners for the total amount of $193.24.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

TIMBER TAX LEVY / WARRANT AND CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES ASSESSED:

RYAN PAUL, High Street, Map & Lot #010-045-000:

CUMMINGS CATHERWOOD, Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #009-008-000:

CUMMINGS CATHERWOOD, Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #009–006-000:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Timber Tax Levy / Warrant and Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed for the following:

• Ryan R. Paul & Melisa Paul, High Street, Map & Lot #010-045-000 in the amount of $661.41;
• Cummings Catherwood, Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #009-008-000 in the amount of $103.76;
• Cummings Catherwood, Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #009-006-000 in the amount of $109.98;

for a total amount of $875.15.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Appointments:  Mrs. Clough will re-check the list of Board / Committee vacancies and email the people who have not yet indicated whether or not they want to be re-appointed.

Mr. Jack Neary Response:  Mrs. Clough mentioned that Mr. Neary sent an email requesting a response to his letter.  Mr. Dalessio looked at the area.  There is no sidewalk on the Neary property side of the street and, at this point in time, the Selectboard does not see a sidewalk being installed on that side.  There is no money in the budget.  They will address the deteriorating sidewalk on the other side of the street during the road re-construction.  Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a response letter.

Employee Policy Handbook Update: Mrs. Pschirrer met with the Department Heads to review and make revisions to the Employee Policy Handbook.  There was a disagreement on the period for probation.  Ultimately it is a Selectboard decision.  Mrs. Pschirrer will begin to re-write this policy.  There will be another meeting with the Department Heads on April 12^th.  They will start to talk about employee reviews and job descriptions.

NEW BUSINESS:

Request from John Roberts:  A request was received from Mr. John Roberts to use a metal detector on the Town Common.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to reject Mr. John Roberts request to use a metal detector on the Town Common.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NH DES Reservoir Dam Inspection: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a copy of the letter from the NH Department of Environmental Services to Mr. Mark Houghton, Assistant Fire Chief, regarding the Reservoir Dam inspection that will be coming up.

NH DES Wetland Utility Maintenance Notification:  A notice was received from the NH Department of Environmental Services Wetland Utility Maintenance that National Grid will be doing some tree cutting and vegetation management along their power lines.

Town Safety Procedure Manual:  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that the Selectboard had already approved this Town Safety Procedure Manual; it was ready for signatures. There will be more changes from time-to-time.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:34 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 9:05 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 31, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Personnel – Office:  Mr. Dalessio recognized Mrs. Clough for her contributions to the Selectboard office and wished her luck on her transfer to the Police Department.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 10, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three people in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $48,667.05 for checks dated March 11, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve payment of the invoice from True North Networks, LLC in the amount of $11,460.09.  This includes $1,000.00 for the monthly service maintenance.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve payment of the invoice from Affordable Moving Company in the amount of $555.00.  It is for moving furniture from the Town Hall to the Hooper Mansion.  This should be paid from the Hooper Trust Maintenance fund.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending March 5, 2016, in the amount of $20,001.52 for checks dated March 11, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,278.04 for the week ending March 5, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 3, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of March 3, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – March 3, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of March 3, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Conservation Commission – March 7, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 17, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 23, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – March 1, 2016;
• Walpole Planning Board – March 8, 2016.

With reference to the Walpole Planning Board meeting minutes, Mr. Dalessio pointed out that Ms. Kelli Hicks resigned and the WPB will recommend an appointment next month.  The WPB will pursue trying to get some grant money for re-writing the Master Plan, etc.  They are consulting with the Southwest Regional Planning Commission for advice on this.

ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS:

Property Tax Abatements:

MILLER, 51 Ramsay Hill Road, Map & Lot #008-084-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the recommendation of Avitar Associates to reduce the assessment by $15,000.00 on this property and to approve the Notice of Property Tax Abatement Refund in the amount of $365.50 for Christopher C. Miller.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

McMAHON, 58 Adams Lane, Map & Lot #003-001-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the recommendation of Avitar Associates to deny this request for a Property Tax Abatement for Mary McMahon.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

McALLISTER, 250 Meetinghouse Road, Map & Lot #008-049-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the recommendation of Avitar Associates to reduce the assessment by $6,200.00 on the McAllister property and to approve the Notice of Property Tax Abatement Refund in the amount of $149.22.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report:  Mr. Dalessio noted that Mrs. Clough will be asked to be sure that everything on the list is completed in the office for this inspection on April 5^th.  Mr. Houghton is aware of the fact that this needs to be done.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual:  The Selectboard continue to work on this project.

NEW BUSINESS:

Conservation Commission Secretary Appointment:  Mrs. Elaine Heleen resigned as the Conservation Commission Secretary.  The Selectboard supports the appointment of Ms. Regina Borden as the new secretary.

Appointments:  A list of Town Board/Committee vacancies will be posted.

True North Statement of Work:  Mr. Dalessio reported that on Election Day there was some trouble with the network.  The President of True North came in and recommended a replacement rotor that drives the network; it would cost between $626.00-and-$751.00.  They also recommending changing the wireless access point; it would cost between $951.00-and-$1,076.00.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mr. Steve Dalessio, as Chairman, to sign the purchase orders for the up-dated equipment as recommended by the company to keep the computers and server working properly.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Office Closing – March 22, 2016:  The Selectboard announced that the office will be closed on Tuesday, March 22^nd.  The meter readings will be done for the water and sewer and bills will be processed.  Several company representatives will be present to be sure that all the data is transferred properly and there are no problems with the equipment.  This will be a six month billing but the goal is to go to quarterly billing.

Gazebo Repairs:  Mrs. Clough had sent out an email about the scope of work that needs to be done on the Gazebo.  The Selectboard would prefer to have all the work done at once rather than piece-meal therefore they will get a quote on the entirety and then make a decision on how much they want to do at this time.   A fund was set up by the donor for maintenance.

Town Hall Building:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that yesterday there was a strong smell of propane in the building.  She checked the stove and everything seemed okay.  A call was made to Mr. Houghton and it was determined the tank was low.  There was discussion about the fact that there is just one 50-gallon tank which will not go far when the kitchen stove is being used.  Consideration will be given to adding a surcharge onto rental agreements when the kitchen will be used.  Should there be two 50-gallon tanks.  In the future if a renter of the building forgets to turn the stove/oven off they will not get their deposit back. Mrs. Pschirrer will review the rental agreement and make recommendations for proposed revisions.

Highway Department: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that Mr. Rau, Road Agent, has the following streets on his 2016 Paving Schedule:  The Commissioners in North Walpole asked him to make one change and he is willing to do that.  In North Walpole – Birch Street, Brady Street, Oak Street and Cray Street.  In Walpole – North Street, Kingsbury Street, Meetinghouse Road and Wilson Street.  Pleasant Street will be included; it will be torn-up and replaced.  He has been talking with Ms. Cheryl Mayberry, Commissioner, in North Walpole who is also on the Transportation Committee at Southwest Regional Planning Commission, about Route 12 and traffic/stop lights.  Mr. Rau will work with Mr. Mark Houghton to coordinate the work on Pleasant Street.  Some of that sidewalk will be replaced as asphalt.

Alstead Center Road was posted and will probably continue to be year-round because of the bump near the stream; it might cave in.  Mr. Rau has a plan for repairing the culvert but has to follow-up on it.  Mr. Dalessio noted that a lot of local farmers use that road but there is not a lot of public traffic.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:50 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:18 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 10, 2016, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:39 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Department Head Meetings:  Mrs. Pschirrer wanted the Department Heads to be reminded that there will be a meeting in the Town Hall on March 23^rd at 8:30 AM to review the Personnel Manual.

Mr. Dalessio pointed out that the Department Heads are supposed to meet at the E.E. Houghton building on March 15^th at 10:00 AM for the webinar on Safety Committees.

Selectboard Meetings:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to change the meeting time from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM for their regular Thursday meetings starting March 17^th.

The Selectboard will continue to schedule their monthly Staff meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were four people in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $43,408.41 for checks dated February 26, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending February 20, 2016, in the amount of $20,677.23 for checks dated February 26, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,714.62 for the week ending February 20, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – February 18, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of February 18, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD STAFF MEETING – February 18, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Staff meeting of February 18, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – February 18, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of February 18, 2016, as submitted.  These minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed the Minutes of the following meetings:

• Walpole Planning Board – February 9, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – January 26, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 2, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – February 9, 2016;
• WRAP Committee – January 14, 2016.

ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS:

Property Tax Abatements:

Maclean, 522 Valley Road, Map & Lot #011-023-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the request of James A. Maclean and Serena M. Maclean and the Abatement Recommendation of Avitar Associates to reduce the assessment on this property and to grant a Property Tax Abatement Refund in the amount of $1,415.10.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Sibley, 40 Westminster Street, Map & Lot #020-015-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the request of Franklin L. Sibley and the Abatement Recommendation of Avitar Associates to reduce the assessment on this property and to grant a Property Tax Abatement Refund in the amount of $2,537.23.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Kasser Brothers, LLC, 10 Bookseller Road, Map & Lot #004-023-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Abatement Recommendation of Avitar Associates to deny the request of Kasser Brothers, LLC to reduce the assessment on this property.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Wilbur, 1430 County Road, Map & Lot #003-036-001:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Abatement Recommendation of Avitar Associates to deny the request of Mr. Wilbur to reduce the assessment on this property.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Wayne Wallace:  Mr. and Mrs. Wallace reside at 150 North Road.  Mr. Wallace explained the on-going problem of water run-off and presented pictures of the recent damage that occurred as a result of the extreme heavy rains.  A similar complaint was brought before the Selectboard about two years ago.  The main problem is that the run-off goes across their property and onto the Caskin’s property on Colonial Drive.  Mr. Caskin had two-feet of water in his basement.  The Town water goes across the Wallace property, it comes out of a drain on North Road, goes under the Wallace driveway and across their lawn and then it goes into the basement of the Caskin house. Mr. Wallace presented pictures to the Selectboard. Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Wallace to describe the pictures he presented. One is of their driveway which as a culvert under it. The culvert empties onto a material which directs the water across their yard toward the property line.  Mr. Wallace advised that two years ago he brought in the findings of an engineer, Ralph Michaels from Ludlow, VT, who said the water that goes across their property is unnecessary.  There are options.  This was a verbal opinion but Mr. Wallace felt he could obtain something in writing from Mr. Michaels.  The problem of about two years ago has re-surfaced.  He feels it bears some action on the Town’s part to stop this drainage activity.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they cannot make a decision at this meeting but he will look at the area.  They have filled out a Citizen’s Report form that will now be reviewed and tracked so Mr. Wallace can see what they are doing step-by-step.  If Mr. Rau, Road Agent, has not yet looked at this area the Selectboard will have him do so as soon as possible.  The Selectboard will then discuss his opinion to rectify this.  After that the Selectboard will contact Mr. Wallace with their recommendation.  It is troubling to Mr. Dalessio that somebody’s house is being affected.  The Selectboard uses M & W Soils and they will have Mr. Rhoades take a look at the area in addition to Mr. Rau.  Mrs. Wallace pointed out that the Caskin’s foundation is damaged due to pressure from surface water; he has had to have his driveway repaired in the past.  Mr. Dalessio hopes they will have an “Action Plan” within two weeks.

WARRANTS:

Supplemental Tax Warrants:

North Walpole Village Housing, Map & Lot #028-011-000 – 26 Kiniry Street:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard proceed with a Property Tax Supplement Warrant to the North Walpole Village Housing at 26 Kiniry Street in the amount of $1,002.00.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

North Walpole Village Housing, Map & Lot #028-102-000 – 10 Merchant Street:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard proceed with a Property Tax Supplement Warrant to the North Walpole Village Housing at 10 Merchant Street in the amount of $1,002.00.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved. 

Town of Walpole, 160 Prospect Hill, Map & Lot #008-062-00A (Hooper Cottage): Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Supplemental Tax Warrant, Tax Year 2015 2^nd Issue, for the Town of Walpole at 160 Prospect Hill (Hooper Cottage) in the amount of $1,800.00 with interest at twelve (12%) per annum from the due date and on all sums not paid on or before that day.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Town of Walpole, 166 Prospect Hill, Map & Lot #008-061-000 (Hooper Golf Course):  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Supplemental Tax Warrant, Tax Year 2015 2^nd Issue, for the Town of Walpole at 166 Prospect Hill (Hooper Golf Course) in the amount of $4,233.00 with interest at twelve (12%) per annum from the due date and on all sums not paid on or before that date.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Vachon Clukay Engagement Letters: Mr. Dalessio advised that the Selectboard should talk about making a decision on the auditor next week.  They will be looking at two companies.

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report:  The State Inspector will be here to do the Safety Audit and Inspection on April 5^th, 2016.

New Computer Equipment:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the new server will be in next Wednesday.  Mrs. Smith will close the Town Clerk’s office that day so the work can be done.  They will start in the Town Clerk’s office; bring the two motor vehicle computers into the server.  Then they will come into the Selectboard office to connect one computer at a time; by the end of that day the old server will be off-line.  The Town will start paying True North as soon as the new server is on.  This equipment will be Class “A”.  Mr. Dalessio talked about this change with Competitive Computers.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual:  This is an on-going project for the Selectboard.

NEW BUSINESS:

2015 Annual Facility Report – Transfer Stations & Recycling Facilities: Mr. Paul Colburn completed this 2015 Annual Facility Report – Transfer Stations and Recycling Facilities document.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mr. Paul Colburn to sign the 2015 Annual Facility Report for Transfer Stations and Recycling Facilities.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Highway Department:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Highway Department took care of a large sink hole on Main Street in North Walpole following the recent rain storm.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:48 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:08 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of February 25, 2016, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.  

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:  Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:16 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three people in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $34,713.67 for checks dated February 12, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending February 6, 2016, in the amount of $21,716.85 for checks dated February 12, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,746.20 for the week ending February 6, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – February 4, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of February 4, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – February 4, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of February 4, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

2016 ANNUAL BUDGET AND WARRANT ARTICLES PUBLIC HEARING – February 4, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the 2016 Annual Budget and Warrant Articles Public Hearing of February 4, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Hooper Institute Committee – February 9, 2016;
• Cold River Local Advisory Committee – December 10, 2015; and
• Planning Board – February 9, 2016.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

WOOD, Woodshed Road, Map & Lot #011-031-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber off the Walpole Valley Road, Operation #T-15-461-17-T, for Beryl Wood, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Transfer of Hubbard Property to the Town of Walpole:  This will be kept on the Agenda until the documents for the BBQ area are received from Hubbard LLC to the Town of Walpole.

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report: The NH State Inspector will be in the office on Tuesday, April 5^th.  Mr. Dalessio advised that the paperwork will be in the office and ready for him.  Mrs. Clough will send the inspector an email to let him know this report will be ready.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: This is a work-in-progress for the Selectboard.

NEW BUSINESS:

Auditor Search:  Mr. Kreissle received a list of auditing firms from the NH Municipal Association and has sent out Request for Proposals.  To-date one has been received and the Selectboard are in the process of reviewing it.

Request for Use of the Town Common:  A request was received from Mrs. Holly Gowdy to use the Town Common for the Fall Mountain High School Cross Country Running and Ski Teams.  The Booster Club would like to hold a 5K race on Thanksgiving Day.  The Turkey Trot would gather on the Common before the start and the finish would be on the Common.  This would be the morning of Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016.  This race is a fundraiser for these athletic teams.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to allow the Booster Club to use the Town Common on Thanksgiving Day, November 24^th, 2016, for a 5K race.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Holly Gowdy asked for permission to use the Town Common for a Farmers Market on November 19, 2016. This would coincide with the church fairs scheduled for this Saturday before Thanksgiving Day.

Mr. Aldrich moved to grant permission for the local farmers to use the Town Common on November 19, 2016, for a Farmers Market.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter from Jack Neary: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Jack Neary regarding the fact that the sidewalk on Pleasant Street was not plowed after the last storm.  Mrs. Clough was asked to put this into the Citizen’s Complaint Report book.  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Mr. Rau and Mr. Symonds looked at the sidewalk and felt the machinery would be ruined handling the snow plowing due to the poor condition of the sidewalk.  Following a discussion the Selectboard agreed to have Mrs. Pschirrer respond to Mr. Neary’s complaint and advise that the Town will take care of removing the snow off the sidewalk in front of his property.

Administrative Assistant’s Vacancy: Mr. Dalessio announced that Mrs. Janet Clough has requested a change from the Selectboard office to the Police Department.  The Selectboard agreed to post the vacancy in the two locations where notices are customarily posted and on the Town’s web-site.  It will not be put in the newspaper, at this time, due to the cost of advertising.

Mr. Dalessio requested that Mrs. Clough take care of three things before making the transfer: 1) finalize the 2015 Town Report; 2) Take care of all the items that were listed in the Safety Audit; and that letters be sent to everyone who has a closet downstairs stating that they need to be cleaned / organized no later than March 24^th, 3) Develop procedures for the five most common tasks.  Mrs. Clough noted that there will be more than five tasks.  At this time she has back-log work to complete because for the past two weeks she has been working on the Town Report.  She asked if the Selectboard would approve having her work at least two days with Miss Lee before she leaves her position at the Police Department on February 24^th. The Selectboard approved this request.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they want a smooth transition in both directions.  The Selectboard, Mr. Kreissle and Mrs. Clough will meet to work out details on how the Welfare cases will be handled.

Selectboard Office Part-Time Position:  Mrs. Clough will up-date the existing Job Description.  The Selectboard agreed to post this position internally; Mr. Dalessio will draft this notice.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (b) Hiring and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:44 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:11 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of February 11, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:27 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JANUARY 28, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:05 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three people in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $77,871.64 for checks dated January 29, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending January 23, 2016, in the amount of $19,634.77 for checks dated January 29, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,219.78 for the week ending January 23, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 21, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of January 21, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD STAFF MEETING – January 21, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Staff meeting of January 21, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of January 14, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 21, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 21, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 22, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 22, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Zoning Board of Adjustment – January 20, 2016;
• Library Trustees Meeting – January 12, 2016;
• Conservation Commission – January 4, 2016. 

BUILDING PERMIT:

UNITY BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #017-053–000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2016-01 for Unity Building Technologies, Inc. to “Construct a 24’ x 32’ 1 Story Garage” at 6 Blackjack Crossing Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

NEAL, Aldrich Lane, Map & Lot #008-053-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Operation #15-461-16-T, for Christine Neal, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Transfer of Hubbard Property to the Town of Walpole: The Selectboard received the paperwork on the gift of the BBQ Pit area from Hubbard, LLC. The fees for Attorney Kinyon will be charged to the Town’s legal expenses.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the documents received from Hubbard, LLC for transfer of the BBQ property to the Town of Walpole.  (PA-34 Property Transfer and CD-57P Transfer Tax Form). Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report: Mr. Dalessio reviewed his responses on the violations found by Inspector Perry during his administrative audit on December 11, 2015.   The Selectboard will sign the letter and document next week.  Mr. Dalessio thanked everyone for getting their responses in on this Labor Audit and Inspection Report.

2016 Warrant Articles:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the 2016 Warrant Articles are almost ready.  The wording in the Recreation Department’s Article for the pool will be changed and they are waiting for a few more figures from Mr. Kreissle.

Department Reports for the 2015 Town Report:  Mrs. Clough continues to work on the 2015 Town Report.

Server Update:  Mr. Dalessio signed the up-dated contract for the server with True North Networks to change the date from February 1^st to March 1^st, 2016 subject to appropriations.

Library Building:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign the contract with ABS Consulting who removed the asbestos from the Town Library for the amount of $5,800.00.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual:  This is an on-going project for the Selectboard.

NH Dept. of Revenue Administration; Community Action Report:  Mrs. Clough is waiting for more information from the Department of Revenue Administration.  They will let her know exactly what they need.  For Current Use they will pick out 30 of the approximately 200 that the Town has; it will require all up-dated information on the maps, etc.

PUBLIC BUSINESS: 

Mr. Jack Franks:  Mr. Franks advised that construction will begin on the 26 housing units next Tuesday.  It will continue for about 8 days.  After that sub-contractors will be working on the project.  He invited the Selectboard members to visit the site and see the process.  There will be a ribbon cutting sometime in May.  Mr. Franks has been in contact with Mr. Mark Houghton at the Fire Department.  He will be meeting with the Management Company soon to start advertising.  The Selectboard office has had some inquiries.  When Mr. Franks has some more information on the rentals he will drop that off in the Selectboard’s office.

NEW BUSINESS:

SWRPC, Winter Meeting Invitation:  An invitation was received from the Southwest Region Planning Commission to attend their Winter Meeting on Tuesday, February 16^th, at Papagallos Restaurant in Swanzey, NH.  The topic of discussion will be NH’s 2016 Legislative Session.  Contact Mrs. Clough to make a reservation if anyone plans to attend.

Savings Bank of Walpole – 2016 Concerts on the Green Request:  A request was received from the Savings Bank of Walpole to announce that they are again sponsoring their Concerts on the Green series this summer.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the request of the Savings Bank of Walpole to use the town green on consecutive Sunday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm and concluding at 8:00 pm.  The first concert will take place on Sunday, June 26^th and then every Sunday thereafter through August 14, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter from Pamela Howard:  A request was received from Pamela Howard and David Howard to extend the sewer line up Colonial Drive.  The letter states that Mr. Tom Murray and John and Linda Burroughs have also expressed an interest in connecting.  This has been forwarded to Mr. Mark Houghton who will figure the cost of the project and handle the negotiations.  All costs will be paid for by the property owners being connected.  The Selectboard supports their connections to the sewer line.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD BUSINESS:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:55 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:08 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of January 28, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Elderly Exemption:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant an Elderly Property Tax Exemption for a person in the Town of Walpole.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:28 PM.

NH Municipal Association:  Mrs. Pschirrer read the NH Municipal Association web-site and there is legislation coming up that she would like to do some research on.  One will increase the fees for cars that get high mileage because they are not using enough gas; the State is losing income.  There was another one about towns, by Town vote, having the ability to attach a fee that would go into their Highway and Bridge Funds. The State keeps cutting back on what they send the towns.

Accessory Dwelling Units:  Mrs. Pschirrer has been reading about Accessory Dwelling Units.  Mr. Dalessio noted that it is pending legislation.  It would not go into effect until 2017.  The Selectboard discussed some property owners who wanted to put an apartment/room above their unattached garage but they were voted down by the Zoning Board because the garage and house were not on a common foundation.  They feel there has to be a way to make this work as many families need extra room when their children/friends come back to visit or for a caretaker.  The Zoning Board feels the big concern is the fact that people will rent them.  Mr. Dalessio felt that the Zoning Board could make it contingent upon not renting the unit.  The State feels this is important enough to spend time on it. At one time it may have been an unreasonable request but it is no longer unreasonable.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JANUARY 21, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:15 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  Prior to this meeting the Selectboard had a monthly meeting with the Staff.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were six people in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

TARA SAD: Mrs. Tara Sad and Mr. Ray Boas were present.  Mrs. Sad explained that the Historical Society is making plans for a special event.  Mrs. Sad thought it would be a great idea to include a walk to the Louisa May Alcott Falls. Unfortunately since 2005 this area is not suitable for walking, there is no longer a bridge, and no pathways as they were all washed out.  This property was deeded to the Town in the 1930s for the sole purpose of recreation, a park for the Town’s people and it should be maintained.  They distributed copies of the background history of the Academy Ravine Recreational Area and Bellows Knapp Memorial Trail that was written by William Beer in June 1976.  She requested that the Selectboard give approval to have work done on the property to open up the trails so it can be usable once again. Most work will be done with volunteers.  Mrs. Sad talked to Mr. Tom Beaudry and Mr. Lew Shelley of the Conservation Commission; last month the Conservation Commission talked about doing this work.  Mr. Shelley is qualified, a resident of the Town and could do the work but would like to be paid.  There is a question as to whether he can be hired by the Town if he is on the Conservation Commission.  Is it a conflict of interest? Mrs. Sad envisions fixing this area up to the foot of the falls; there could be a picnic area with a view.  Mr. Dalessio felt that because the property is Town-owned it could fall under the work done by the Conservation Commission.  They have money for this specific type of work; that is not an issue.  Mr. Boas advised that the Historical Society was recently gifted with Louisa May Alcott’s petticoat that she wore when she was 14 years old; it will be a piece of their exhibit.  The Falls were her favorite place.  Mr. Dalessio feels it is a great idea.  Mrs. Sad noted that in 1976 when the work was done for the Bi-centennial the cost was $2,500; they had a Warrant to do the work.  She would hope that the Town would let them use some smaller equipment that might be needed.  Mrs. Pschirrer recommended that they ask the Conservation Commission to fund it up to $5,000.00.  There was discussion relative to getting a quote from Mr. Shelley and someone else; perhaps from the Monadnock Conservancy as they also do a lot of trail work.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (b) Hiring.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:30 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:56 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 21, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):

PHIL HICKS:  Mr. Hicks was present to discuss the Pleasant Valley Hockey Club and to ask why their funding was taken out of the 2016 budget.  They were funded by the Town since 1980.  The President of the Club received an email from Mr. Justin Cassarino of the Recreation Department informing him that their funding was going to be used for the ice skating rink instead of the Hockey Club.  The Selectboard had not been informed of this change in the budget or of the email.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that the Selectboard had expressed concern that the Hockey Club only had a few youth from Walpole as members.  They felt it better to fund a few Walpole youth rather than the entire league.  Mr. Hicks explained that the number varies year-to-year.  They offer scholarships.  Mr. Hicks started this program in Walpole but they now play at Vermont Academy.  They have two teams; one is a traveling team and the other team does not travel.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked for some background on the league and the numbers of youth from Walpole; information for the file.  By researching paperwork on the proposed budget the Selectboard discovered that the Hockey Club was in the Recreation Department budget for $500.00 but the Recreation Department renamed the line item to maintenance of the ice skating rink.  Mr. Dalessio will follow-up and talk to Mr. Cassarino about this reallocate of funds.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $120,388.86 for checks dated January 22, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending January 16, 2016, in the amount of $22,063.54 for checks dated January 22, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,083.00 for the week ending January 16, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of January 14, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2– January 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of January 14, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – January 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to table the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of January 14, 2016 until the next Selectboard meeting on January 28, 2016.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Planning Board – January 12, 2016.

It was noted that the heading should indicate that they are minutes from the “Walpole Planning Board” rather than “Walpole Town Hall”.  Mr. Dalessio will mention this change at the next Planning Board meeting.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

Simonds, Sawmill Lane, Map & Lot #013-034-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, No. 15-461-06-T, off Sawmill Lane for Rita Simonds.  This is a supplement to the previous Intent to Cut to increase the amount to be cut.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Updated Primex Membership Application:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Selectboard Chair, Mr. Steven Dalessio, to sign the final Primex Membership Agreement to be effective July 1, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio received an email from Primex asking if the Selectboard want to change their renewal effective date from July 1^st to January 1^st.  It would be in line with the budget.  They would pay for six months in 2016 and start a new full year on January 1, 2017.  It would be nice to have everything renew at the same time.  The Selectboard will take this under advisement.        

Southwest Regional Planning Commission Nomination:  Mr. Aldrich moved to appoint Alicia Flammia to fill a vacancy on the Southwest Regional Planning Commission, Natural Resource Advisory Board.  Such office will be for a period of three years; January 21, 2016 through Town Meeting, March 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Citizens Report Form – Nancy Sloan:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign and send the letter to Nancy Sloan, dated January 21^st, acknowledging all her concerns and comments about the ditch on her abutter’s property.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report:  Mr. Dalessio advised that this will be ready for review next week.  He has all the responses so can start to fill in the report.

2016 Warrant Articles:  The Warrant Articles are all set.  One change was the increased amount for the pool repairs from $25,000 to $30,000.

Special Selectboard Meeting:  A notice was posted that the Selectboard will have a Special Non-Public Meeting on January 22, 2016, at 10:30 AM at the E.E. Houghton building.

Department Reports for the 2015 Town Report:  Mrs. Pschirrer proof-read all the reports and there are just minor typographical things that she will give to Mrs. Clough.  Mr. Dalessio is working on the Selectboard Report.

Server Update:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the server update will be done in early February.  Mrs. Smith’s computer is on order.  The plan is to get all the office computers working together and then bring this new computer into the network.  This project is still on-target.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual:  This is an on-going project for the Selectboard.

NEW BUSINESS:

NH Department of Revenue Administration; Community Action Report: Mrs. Pschirrer explained that the DRA will come in to be sure everything is being done properly.  It includes a review of the Veteran’s Exemptions, Elderly Exemptions, etc.  Mrs. Edkins advised that it was in the report that Mrs. Clough did.  It occurs every five years.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:  Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:38 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:05 PM.

OFFICE VACANCY:  Mr. Dalessio advised that there is a vacancy in the office for a 20 hour a week part-time position.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JANUARY 14, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were five people in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

2. MARK RUESSWICK – Building Permit: Mr. Dalessio explained that during the Selectboard meeting last week questions were raised as the Building Permit application was missing some information. There is nothing on it about where the solar panels will be placed and where is the drainage ditch.  Mr. Ruesswick sketched this information in on the plan.  When he bought the property there was an existing swale, when he put in the driveway the swale was brought all the way down the property line.  He clarified where it was and where it is now.  In the spring the swale is wet but in the fall it is dry.  He will be extending the swale 20-feet.  There was a concern that the swale drains on the Sloane property however Mr. Ruesswick clarified that there is a steep slope and any water ends up draining into the field.  Mr. Ruesswick has a house and a workshop on his property known as Lot #2.  If approved, eventually he will shield the panels from view either with a fence or plantings.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit #2015-52, Map and Lot #009-048-000, 64 Barnett Hill Road, for Mark and Deborah Ruesswick to “Construct 4 sets 24’ x 8’ high Solar Panels”.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (b) Hiring.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:08 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:11 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of January 14, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $563,621.38 for checks dated January 15, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

It was noted that the above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $533,448.73 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending January 9, 2016, in the amount of $20,912.85 for checks dated January 15, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,446.96 for the week ending January 9, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 7, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of January 7, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 7, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 7, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Hooper Institute Committee – January 12, 2016;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – January 12, 2016;
• WRAP Committee – December 20, 2015.

Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Hooper Institute will not be having a Winter Festival because there are not enough volunteers.  Mr. Aldrich noted the lack of snow.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they need more people on their Board.

OLD BUSINESS:

Hubbard BBQ Pit: Mr. Dalessio advised that the Town received the Deed from Hubbard LLC regarding the BBQ Pit.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Deed without Covenance from Hubbard LLC for the BBQ Pit area.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Clough was asked to contact Hubbard, LLC to let them know that the Selectboard moved to accept the Deed as presented.  Hubbard LLC also sent the Town a copy of the BBQ reservation form they used; if the Town will use this form, it will be put on the Town letterhead.

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report Response Form:  Mrs. Clough typed up the response for the Labor Audit.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that now they will begin responding to each of the categories.  He will work on that.  Mr. Colburn will go out to look at various locations/items to see if everything was taken care of.  The Police Station needs an eye wash station; it will be the same unit that the Recycling Facility has.  Mr. Travis Kemp will do the maintenance work needed in this building.

Town Hall Building: Mr. Dalessio reported that on Monday night a Boy Scout slid across the floor in the Meeting Room and when he reached the wall he could not stop in time and put his hand through the wall.  Repairs have been made and it will be painted as soon as the color can be matched.

Citizens Report Form – Nancy Sloan:  Following the discussion with Mr. Ruesswick, Mr. Dalessio pointed out that he is only going to extend the ditch another 20-feet.  Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a letter to Ms. Sloan to advise that the Selectboard reviewed this issue and that Mr. Ruesswick is not in any violation of the Town regulations.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual:  This project will be continued next month.

2016 Warrant Articles:  Mr. Dalessio advised that a quote was received in the amount of $30,000.00 for the repairs to the pump and filtration system in the pool. There will be a meeting of the Recreation Department, Mr. Mark Houghton, Mr. Justin Cassarino, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio to talk about what needs to be done to go forward.  The other Warrant Articles have remained the same.

Planning Board:  The Petition for a Public Hearing on the expansion of the Ruggiero Processing Facility was approved by the Planning Board.  The scheduled date is January 26^th, 2016.

Department Reports for the 2015 Town Report:  The Selectboard will proof-read the Department Reports for the 2015 Town Report.  Mr. Dalessio will write the draft for the Selectboard’s report that will be reviewed by Mr. Aldrich and Mrs. Pschirrer.

NEW BUSINESS:

Email from Ray Boas, Welcome Sign Competition:  Mr. Dalessio reported that Mr. Ray Boas advised that the competition for the Welcome Sign has been cancelled.

Southwest Regional Planning Commission Nomination:  Mrs. Clough questioned the Town’s nominations to the Southwest Regional Planning Commission.  They received nothing from the SWRPC about an appointment but received a letter from the Walpole Conservation Commission requesting that the Selectboard appoint Alicia Flammia to the position as Peter Palmiotto has resigned.  The Conservation Commission has voted for her to fill the position.  Mrs. Clough called SWRPC requesting information on SWRPC Advisory Boards and Commmittees, and who is representing Walpole on the different Boards and/or Committees. She had no record of Mr. Palmiotto serving as the Conservation Commission representative to the SWRPC.  She has asked for something in writing.  Mr. Dalessio felt that Mr. Ben Daviss has been one of the representatives for several years.  Ms. Cheryl Mayberry is on their Transportation Committee.  Mrs. Clough is waiting for a response from SWRPC.

Trustees of Trust Funds:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Ms. Karen Galloway has agreed to replace Mr. Tom Goins as a Trustee of Trust Funds to be effective immediately and then she will run for that office.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Ms. Karen Galloway to the position as the Trustee of Trust Funds until the next Town Meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich stepped off the Selectboard for the next item:

American Legion:  Mr. Aldrich is the Commander of the American Legion.  They meet in the downstairs meeting room and have a framed Charter they would like to hang on the wall but did not want to do it without permission from the Selectboard.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to permit the American Legion Post to hang their Charter on the wall in the downstairs meeting room in the Town Hall.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich resumed his seat on the Selectboard.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:42 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:02 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:20 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of January 14, 2016, be sealed.   Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

In case you missed this in The Keene Sentinel, Marilou Blaine asked me to post this here in the Walpolean. – Lil

The Walpole Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm. in the Walpole Town Hall to hear a petition  from the townspeople to be placed on the warrant in March, 2016.

To see if the Town of Walpole will vote in favor of amending the current Zoning Board Ordinance as follows:

Add under Article IV General Provisions Section N Recycling and Transfer Stations:

a.  In addition to the current Town recycling center at 207 Whitcomb Road, Route 123, Walpole, New Hampshire, recycling centers and/or transfer stations shall be permitted uses in the Industrial Zone subject to meeting the Town’s site plan review regulations and shall be submitted to the Planning Board for site review; provided such facilities are owned or operated by the Town for the transfer and/or recycling of solid waste generated in the Town and provided further that the recycling center or transfer stations is owned and operated by the Town or by a Regional Solid Wast District whose ownership and operation thereof is governed by and agreement entered into pursuant to RSA 149-M24.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend.  if you are unabe to attend, you may respond in writing to the Walpole Planning Board, PO Box 729, Wlaple, NH 03608 prior to the meeting.  Final action on the appliation may be taken by the Plannig Board following the Public Hearing.  The application and signatures on the petition are available for public inspection in the Walpole Town Hall during regular business hours.

Minutes of the Meetings are posted inside the Town Hall, on the bulletin board outside Walpole Grocery and the town website: http://www.walpolenh.us

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JANUARY 7, 2016

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were two people in attendance.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Town Treasurer – Mr. Ray Boas:  Mr. Dalessio received and read a letter, dated January 6, 2016, from Mr. Ray Boas.  Mr. Boas submitted his resignation as Town Treasurer to be effective at the close of business on January 6, 2016.  He explained that he has taken on many additional responsibilities impinging upon his time and, as a result, has not been able to accomplish what he set out to do in assuming the position.  Mr. Boas will look forward to continuing to work with the Selectboard and Selectboard office in his mission of keeping the Town well informed via the Clarion, and making it a quality publication. (A copy of his letter is attached to the Minutes.)

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Ray Boas and to express appreciation for the time Mr. Boas served as the Town Treasurer.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to appoint Mr. Tom Goins as the Town Treasurer until the next Town election in March 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $95,934.04 for checks dated January 08, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending January 02, 2016, in the amount of $19,609.74 for checks dated January 08, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,347.00 for the week ending January 02, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 30, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 30, 2015, as submitted.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion with the following correction: Page 2, under Recess Selectboard meeting, change “Mr. Whitney moved” to “Mr. Aldrich moved”.  With all in favor, the minutes with correction were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 30, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 30, 2015, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all 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 – December 29, 2015; and
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – January 05, 2016.

Mr. Dalessio noted that in the minutes of the January 05, 2016, North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners got a copy of the Department of Labor Inspection Report and they are looking at it.  The Department of Labor is asking for responses by January 21^st, 2016.

BUILDING PERMIT:

RUESSWICK, Barnett Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-048-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to table Building Permit #2015-52 for Mark and Deborah Ruesswick to “Construct 4 sets 24’ x 8’ high Solar Panels” at 64 Barnett Hill Road until complete details are submitted on the drainage ditch.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

CUMMINS CATHERWOOD, Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #009-008-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Operation #15-461-13-T, for Cummins Catherwood, Jr., off Maple Grove Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

CUMMINS CATHERWOOD, Maple Grove Road, Map & Lot #009-006-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Operation #15-461-14-T, for Cummins Catherwood, Jr., off Maple Grove Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HOUGHTON, Blackjack Crossing, Map & Lot #004-044-002:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Operation #15-461-15-T, for Mark E. Houghton and Brooke W. Houghton, off Blackjack Crossing.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Walpole Library Building: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mr. Steven Dalessio, Chair of the Selectboard, to sign the contract with the ABS Company for asbestos remediation in the Walpole Library.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Report: Mr. Dalessio asked Mrs. Clough to start formulating a response to address the administrative part of the report.  The re-establishment of the Joint Loss Safety Committee is one of the biggest issues.  A meeting needs to be scheduled. He sent a letter to Ms. Cheryl Mayberry in North Walpole as the response is required by January 21^st.  The Audit and Inspection Report need to be submitted by February 5^th.  Mr. Dalessio will check on some equipment; we should be in good shape.  It is possible that we might hear from an Enforcement Officer.  Mr. Dalessio will talk to Mr. Mark Houghton as the Fire Department has quite a few things that need to be fixed.  The response does not need to show completion but they need to start moving on all the issues.

Walpole’s Oldest Citizen Update: Mrs. Edkins spoke to Mrs. Ciccalone.  She does not want to accept the Boston Cane.  The Selectboard agreed to keep the cane in the office in a suitable case.  The plaque will have her name on it; it will also be kept in the office.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: The Selectboard will continue working on this project next month.

2016 Warrant Articles:  The draft copy of the 2016 Warrant Articles was reviewed by the Selectboard.  Mr. Dalessio is concerned with the Article for the pool repairs as they are still waiting for information from Mr. Justin Cassarino on the Pump and Filtration System.  Mr. Dalessio suggested that the Recreation Committee, Mr. Mark Houghton and Mr. Cassarino meet with the Selectboard to talk about this in detail as soon as possible.  New State regulations need to be taken into consideration.  Mrs. Clough advised that Mr. Kreissle is preparing the Warrant to be sent to the State right after the Public Hearing on February 4^th.  Mrs. Pschirrer talked with Mr. Rau, Highway Superintendent, about the Warrant Article to start a Highway Capital Reserve account and asked that he put together an inventory of all their vehicle-type equipment.  Right now the weakest expensive piece of equipment they have is the loader.  There was discussion relative to purchasing the Police Department cruiser; at one time there had been a plan for replacement of vehicles.  The Selectboard will vote on the 2016 Warrant Articles during their meeting next week.

NEW BUSINESS:

Comcast: Mr. Ray Boas had sent out some emails regarding Comcast and the local FACT-TV channel 8.  Mr. Stradling of FACT-TV in Bellows Falls thought that Comcast was giving the Town money that was supposed to be used for the expansion of this broadcasting.  They talked to Mrs. Sandy Smith who confirmed that the Town did receive revenue from Comcast however it was tax money on their equipment, poles, etc.  There has been discussion relative to FACT-TV Channel 8 expanding into Walpole; it is broadcast in North Walpole. A question is if the users in Walpole are willing to pay more for this channel.  There was a consensus to let Comcast users decide what they want.  If a group wants to research this matter the Selectboard had no objections.

Citizens Report Form – Nancy Sloan:  The Selectboard looked at the Citizens Report form from Nancy Sloan and the pictures she submitted of the Ruesswick ditch to redirect their water.

Town of Walpole Election Vacancies Notice: Mrs. Sandra Smith, Town Clerk-Tax Collector, has published and posted the Town of Walpole Election Vacancies and it is on the web-site.  The following officers will be elected at the Town Election to be held Tuesday, March 8, 2016:

1  Selectman                            Three Year Term

1  Moderator                            Two Year Term

1  Trustee of Trust Funds         Three Year Term

1  Supervisor of Checklists      Two Year Term

1  Supervisor of Checklist       Six Year Term

2  Planning Board Members     Three Year Term

2  Zoning Board Members       Three Year Term

3  Library Trustees                   Three Year Term

1  Cemetery Trustee                 Three Year Term

The filing period for these offices is January 20 through January 29, 2016.  Those interested may file at the Town Clerk’s office during the following office hours: Monday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. (one hour) Thursday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Per State Law the Town Clerk’s office will be open Friday, January 29^th, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for filing only.   

City of Keene, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Letter of Commitment: A letter was received from the City of Keene advising that they are in their 9^th year of their program consisting of 24 Household Hazardous Waste Collections per year.  This year’s letter of commitment is due back to them by January 15, 2016.  The Walpole 2016-2017 Fixed Cost (Participation in all twenty-four (24) collections) is $4,494.00.

Mr. Aldrich moved to authorize, Mr. Paul Colburn, to sign the Letter of Commitment for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Project, 2016-2017 Series.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Department Reports for the 2015 Town Report: Mrs. Clough has collected some Department Reports for the 2015 Town Report as well as many nice pictures.  The Selectboard will proof-read the reports.  Mr. Dalessio will work on the Selectboard’s report and have the draft ready for the next regular meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD BUSINESS:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (b) Hiring.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:10 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:35 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 07, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:54 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

2016 Budget:  Mr. Dalessio will continue to work with Mr. Kreissle to close out the 2015 Budget and to finalize the 2016 proposed Budget and Warrant Articles.

Walpole Library:  Mrs. Pschirrer will attend the Library meeting on Tuesday.  She will introduce the idea of a three year long-range plan.  Miss Rogers has been putting together some statistics that Mrs. Pschirrer would like the Board members to look at and think about where they want to be in three years from now.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 8:00 AM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three people in attendance.

PAYROLL: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 26, 2015, in the amount of $14,596.01 for checks dated January 01, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,897.05 for the week ending December 26, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 23, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 23, 2015, with the following correction:  Page 3, under Library, third line, change “Mr. Mark Houghton contacted ABS” to “Mr. Mark Houghton recommended contacting ABS”.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes and correction were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 23, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 23, 2015, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 22, 2015.

ABATEMENTS – Water/Sewer:

Hicks Machine, Maplewood Circle, Map & Lot #023-014-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Water in the amount of $2,024.00 and Sewer in the amount of $1,847.55 for Hicks Machine.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WARRANTS – LAND USE CHANGE TAX WARRANT and DRA for A-5:

Kaplan, North Road, Map & Lot #010-039-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration Land Use Change Tax A-5 and the Tax Collector’s Land Use Change Tax Warrant in the amount of $7,000.00 for Wendy Kaplan.  This is for removal of 2.650 acres from Current Use.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Primex; Workers Comp and Property Liability Insurances:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the Selectboard met with Primex.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the proposal presented to the Selectboard on December 28, 2015, from Primex, New Hampshire Public Risk Management Exchange, and to authorize, Mr. Steven Dalessio, Chair of the Selectboard, to sign the contract.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Special Meeting of December 28, 2015, with Primex, as presented.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

Police Request from the Town of Alstead:  Police Chief Paquette has taken care of this.

Walpole’s Oldest Citizen Update:  Mrs. Clough advised that Mrs. Agnes Ciccalone will call her back to set up a date and time for the presentation of the Boston Cane.

Letter to the Cheshire County Commissioners:  Mrs. Pschirrer is waiting for additional information from Police Chief Paquette.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual:  This is a work in-progress project for the Selectboard.

2015 Budget: Mr. Kreissle will have a report ready next week on the 2015 budget figures for the Selectboard’s review.

2016 Budget:  Last week the Selectboard voted to approve the 2016 General Fund.  Work is being done on the 2016 Warrant Articles by Mrs. Clough.  It should be ready next week.

True North:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the True North contract summary in the amount of $8,303.84 and that the Chair, Mr. Steven Dalessio, be authorized to sign this contract on behalf of the Town of Walpole.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Supervisor of the Checklist Vacancy:  The North Walpole Supervisor of the Checklist, Mrs. Genevieve Gallagher, has retired.  Mr. Gary McCormick was appointed to replace her as of December 29, 2015.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:34 AM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:57 AM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 30, 2015, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued):

Highway Department:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to advise that Mr. Michael Rau has accepted the position as the Highway Department Interim Road Agent to be effective January 4, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 9:29 AM.

PUBLIC HEARING – 2016 ANNUAL BUDGET AND WARRANT ARTICLES:  The Public Hearing on the 2016 Annual Budget and Warrant Articles will be held on Thursday, February 4^th, 2016, at 6:30 PM.  The regular Selectboard meeting will start at 5:00 PM on this date.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary