The Walpolean

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

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

Guests Present:  Peggy Pschirrer (arrived at 6:45)

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

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,946.70 dated 09/06/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,708.85.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting – August 29, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 29, 2024.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved.

Non-Public Selectboard Session – August 29, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of August 29, 2024.  The minutes are to remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes were approved, and the minutes remain sealed.

Selectboard Meeting – August 22, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to amend the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 22, 2024 as requested by Krystyna Marcom.  Under her complaint of speeding on Church Street in North Walpole, it should state that Ms. Marcom and four other volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels five days a week except for snowstorms and holidays that fall during the week.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the minutes of August 22, 2024 were amended.

Committee Reports

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

• Planning Board Workshop – August 27, 2024 

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

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

The Bridge at Main and Elm Streets:  Mr. Dalessio reported that they are working on the bridge.  It will take time because the concrete will have to be poured in layers.

September 19^th Public Meeting:  Since the School Withdrawal Study Committee does not wish to present their work, Ms. Mayberry and Ms. Vose will do it.  The Committee was charged with studying withdrawal and finances. Those two parts of the report will be presented.  Mrs. Downing will put the report on the website and there will be paper copies at the door on September 19^th.  She will also send the reports to Alissa Bascom, Chair of the Fall Mountain Regional School District Board.

EV Charging Station Analysis for a Break-Even Point:  Rich Kreissle prepared a spreadsheet on the break-even point for the charging stations, but the amortization is missing.  Item tabled to next week

New Business

Vachon Clukay & Company Letter of Understanding for the 2023 Audit:  Ms. Vose moved to accept the letter, and that Ms. Mayberry as Chair sign the Letter of Understanding.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion passed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the letter of Agreement.

Hooper Trustees

Ms. Vose moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:47 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  Mrs. Pschirrer left during the Hooper Trustees Meeting.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:34 PM.

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

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) at 7:34 PM.  Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.     The meeting was reconvened at 8:11 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary

“Sino-American Rivalry: A New Cold War?”

You won’t want to miss Ambassador J. Stapleton (“Stape”) Roy at “Great Decisions” tonight. Join us in the Walpole Town Library at 6:00 p.m. for a discussion of U.S.- China rivalry and China’s rise as a trading partner, global power and threat to regional stability. Stape will lead off with a commentary on U.S. – China relations, past, present and future.

Sue Kibbe

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

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

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

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

Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 6:30 PM.  Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:12 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Accounts Payable

Ms. Vose moved to approve Accounts Payable totaling $312,837.14 dated 8/30/2024.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.  This included a $88,461.14 payment to HealthTrust for two months of insurance.

Payroll

Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $35,303.63 dated 8/30/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,534.81.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Selectboard Meeting and Non-Public Session – August 22, 2024:   Ms. Vose moved to approve the minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 22, 2024.  She also moved to approve the minutes of the Non-Public session of August 22, 2024.  The minutes of the Non-Public Session are to remain sealed.Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the Non-Public minutes are sealed.

Committee Reports

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

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – July 16, 2024

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – July 30, 2024

• North Walpole Village Commissioners Meeting – August 6, 2024

• Safety Committee Meeting – August 15, 2024

• Police Building Committee Meeting – August 19, 2024

• Recreation Committee Meeting – August 19, 2024

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – August 21, 2024

Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.

Old Business

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

Reservoir Dam and ARPA Grant Funds: Mr. Dalessio reported that the Reservoir Dam project is still on schedule, but the State is concerned that not all the grant money will be committed by the deadline date.  He is working with Mark Houghton to ensure that the ARPA funds will be committed, probably in September.

EV Charging Station Analysis for a Break-Even Point:  The Selectboard requested an analysis of the EV charging station expenses and revenue.  Rich Kreissle determined the criteria to break even, but did not provide the actual data. The question was not answered.  This item is tabled until the next meeting.

September 19^th Public Meeting:  The School Withdrawal Study Committee asked if they should prepare a PowerPoint presentation.  The Board replied that the Committee could determine how they do the presentation. A PowerPoint could be displayed on the screen, but it isn’t required.

Budget Meeting Start Time:  What time will the budget meeting start on September 13^th?  The meeting is to be posted. Department budgets are due to Mr. Kreissle on 9/06/2024. The Selectboard will start at 8:30AM on 9/13/2024 and will spend the day creating the base 2025 budget.  On 12/13/2024, starting at 8:00AM, the Board will meet with department managers to review their detailed budget for 2025 and their long-term planning to finalize the budget for next year.

Encumbered Funds:  Ms. Mayberry reminded the Board that they need to know what funding needs to be encumbered from the current budget.  

New Business

NH Association of Assessing Officials 2025 Ballot:  The form was completed, and Ms. Mayberry signed the back of the envelope as required.

Blessing of the Animals on the Common:   The Blessing of the Animals is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 6^th, on the Common.  There was a consensus by the Board that the Common may be used for this event.

Landfill Garage:  The former landfill garage door was kicked in.  Brad Nash will fix the door.  The Police Department and Cold River Materials were notified.

North Side of Town Hall:   Mrs. Downing asked the Board if bids be sought for a warrant article.  The cement under the north side columns of the Town Hall is cracked and deteriorating.  The columns also need work.  The decision was to obtain quotes. During the budget process it will be determined if the repairs can be made next year.

Rich Kreissle wants to take vacation 9/10/2024, Primary Day:  Mrs. Downing already has vacation time planned for that day, so Ms. Daigle would be alone in the office.  By consensus, vacation was approved for Mr. Kreissle.

Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary