The Walpolean

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

 

Staff Present:Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Richard Kreissle (Administrator of Finance); Justine Fafara (Library Director); Justin Cassarino (Recreation Director); Ben Hoy (Recycling Director); Justin Sanctuary (Lt. Police Department); Sandra Smith (Town Clerk/Tax Collector); Helen Dalbeck (Hooper Institute Executive Director); 

 

Excused:Michael Rau (Road Agent/Highway Department Director)

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Staff Meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Bridge Library and welcomed everyone.  He thought it would be a good idea to meet here to show the progress made on the library.  It is a spectacular Town building and this is a grand addition.  It is the result of a lot of hard work by many different people.  A round of applause was given to Mrs. Fafara for putting this all together.  He advised this meeting is being recorded.

 

Recreation Department:  Mr. Cassarino submitted the following report dated December 18, 2019.

Basketball:

Will be talking to Sam Jacobs and/or new principal at the Walpole School.

Daddy and Me Dance:

Ice Skating:

Mr. Dalessio hopes the new principal will continue to work with the Town as Mr. Jacobs does.  Mr. Cassarino replied that this was brought up with the Superintendent of Schools and will be a part of the interview process.  Ms. Mayberry noted that community involvement is on the interview list.  Mr. Cassarino advised their goal is to have this vacancy posted by tomorrow and finalized by April or May 2020.  Ms. Landry stated that the person has to be the “right fit”.  Ms. Mayberry added the contract starts July 1st, 2020.    

 

Hooper Institute:  Ms. Helen Dalbeck submitted the following report for the period of 11/22/2019-12/17/2019:

School Programs:  Ms. Dalbeck reported a lot has been happening.  The 4th grades have been travelling to local farms and Christmas tree growers.  Younger students have been making seasonal crafts and getting outside for some winter tree identification.  Fifth graders have been deep in soil studies and 6th graders have been studying cones, conifers and composting the raised beds in the snow. Spinach is being harvested from the High Tunnel for the school kitchen and the structure has been buttoned down and partially sealed for the winter.  It will eventually freeze but they will have fresh greens until it does.

Public Programs:  December was all about prepping for wreathmaking and teaching two wreathmaking workshops.  There were 12 wreathmakers.  Attached is a photo of Ben Hoy with wreath in hand!  They will do this program again.

Community Outreach:  They had a table with crafts at the Thanksgiving Farmers Market in Walpole on Nov. 23.  She was able to set up a slideshow, make vegetable necklaces with the kids, meet some more of the local farmers, crafters, artists and ardent walkers and outdoors people that live in this town.  A highlight for her was connecting with two students that are members of the Green Group at Fall Mt. HS.

Building and Grounds:  The driveway is being plowed by an anonymous volunteer and they do an amazing job.  The Institute building will be closed for the winter on 12/20.  Becky and she will continue to drop in on occasion to pick up program materials, check phone messages and keep an eye on the place.  She will be working from home on most days when she is not teaching or hosting a special program in town or attending meetings.  She hopes to reopen the Hooper Institute the week of March 23, 2020, weather dependent.

Governance:  The HI Board meets the 1st Wednesday each month, 7pm except in January, their meeting will be on 1/8/20, at the Town Hall.  The administrative team for Friends of Hooper Institute has been meeting monthly.  Next up will be a FOHI members gathering and a roll out of a new 2020 fundraising event (or two).

 

Looking ahead, the Walpole Village Tree Tour flyer is attached, 1/12/20; Tracks and Trees 3/8/20 at Distant Hill, and Eyes on Owls, live owl program on 4/11/20.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned in June 2020 there will be an Old Home Days celebration.  Ms. Dalbeck might want to think about some Hooper activities.  Ms. Mayberry advised they can get Ms. Dalbeck connected to the school system for delayed openings and/or school closings.  Calls go out at 5:00am.

 

Ms. Dalbeck thanked everyone and asked them to please consider becoming a Friend of the Hooper Institute (FOHI).

 

Recycling Center:  Mr. Ben Hoy presented the following report dated 12/19/19.  He mentioned that winter at the Recycling Center is a little different.  They have to watch out for ice but sand is available.  Alstead transfer station has decided to dispose of all plastics received at their facility.  Many concerned residents are now bringing their plastic recyclables to Walpole, where all #1 and #2 plastics are recycled.  Several towns around the state have turned to disposing of recyclables without the necessary recycling infrastructure in place.  Our recycling system has risen to the challenges imposed on the market today with an organized pre-sort system and the baling machinery/manpower to improve the quality of outgoing product.  Walpole recycling recently organized and cleaned out 2 trailers that were previously unused, and turned them into active commodity storage zones to maintain full truckloads of pure OCC cardboard, which fetch the highest dollar on the market.  With the newly created space, they are also separating different types of plastic. Their volunteers can support the extra plastic coming in.

 

Sand is available to the public in the green “can” next to the compactor marked “Sand”.

 

Responding to a question from Mr. Dalessio, Mr. Hoy stated the weights look about average.  Most of the weight is from garbage.  Mr. Kreissle will do a revenue worksheet.  

 

Town Clerk/Tax Collector:  Mrs. Sandra Smith distributed copies of her staff report.

They have been very busy collecting taxes, answering questions, etc.  Will be glad when this year is over!

 

They have collected $4,324,238.07 on the fall warrant of $5,875,765.00 giving them an uncollected of $1,551,526.93.  They have a due date of Monday, December 23rd.  Happy Holidays to all!

 

Mr. Dalessio pointed out that property tax bills went out about a day earlier than usual.  This is the time of year the Town starts to run short of money.  In mid-December a check for $1,000,000+ is issued to the Cheshire County.  The FMRSD payment is made every month.  

 

Police Department:  Lt. Justin Sanctuary was present.  The Police Department had handed in a report for the period of November 16, 2019-to-December 15, 2019.  Total monthly calls for service were down to 295.  Drivers seem to be more careful and do not go out as much in the winter months.  

 

Public Safety Comparison:

Emergency – 30Administration – 55Citizen Assists – 59

Motor Vehicle Calls:

Accidents – 7MV Stops – 52Traffic Safety – 11

Criminal Investigations:

Drug/Alcohol – 9Crimes Against People – 52Crimes Against Property – 20      

 

Lt. Sanctuary advised that at the end of the year they have many reports that need to go to the State.  They have had more dog calls than usual.  Identity theft is difficult to track.  North Walpole no longer has the Warming Shelter as it was relocated to Route 5 in Westminster.  This has cut down on pedestrians crossing the bridge.  

 

Highway Department:  Mr. Mike Rau was unable to attend.  He has been putting in a lot of hours due to the weather and vehicle breakdowns.  Mr. Mike Simonds broke a finger while in the process of putting a plow on the truck.  The department is now down two people.  An experienced employee has been hired and will start in early January.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that next year they hope to put up another building and get rid of a garage building here in the Village.  It will consolidate items.  All building roofs were fixed.  Following is his written report for the period of 11/21/19-to-12/18/19.

 

Selectboard Office:  Mrs. Sarah Downing submitted the following written Staff Meeting Report dated December 19, 2019.

Assessing Update:

Water and Sewer:

Town Hall Facilities:

 

Mr. Kreissle reported that for years there has been discussion about how many keys were out there with the public.  At times people would rent the Town Hall for a Saturday but with a key would come in Friday evening.  Security was an issue.  At the beginning of October, Mr. Brad Nash and Mr. Kreissle worked together to find a vendor.  With the new system they can control when people access or exit the building.  It is a pricy system.  They researched three vendors.  Mrs. Jodi Daigle has been working with the installer and learning how to work the system.  Mr. Kreisler and Mr. Nash continue to work on the final details before implementing the new security system. 

 

Vacation Time:  The Selectboard distributed copies of a change in vacation time starting January 1, 2020.  Some employees have accumulated so many vacation hours, it has been impossible to reduce their accumulated vacation time. Mrs. Pschirrer explained that in the past some employees carried over 40 hours. With this change, employees can now carry over up to 80 hours.  Employees now have the option of contributing some of their accumulated hours to the Sick Leave Pool.  The Selectboard will decide whether or not they should buy back some of those vacation hours during the Selectboard meeting tonight.  If so, the employee will receive an individual letter explaining the calculations.  They encourage employees to use some of their accrued vacation time.             

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Dalessio thanked Mrs. Fafara for letting us use this new meeting room in the Library.  He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  This Staff Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were no visitors at this meeting.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $92,428.55 for checks issued December 20, 2019.  This amount includes a payment of $17,012.26 to Granite State Minerals for road salt.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending December 14, 2019, in the amount of $25,087.90 for checks issued December 20, 2019, and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $4,347.30.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – December 12, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 12, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 12, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 12, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

 

WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #012-013-004:  Ms. Mayberry moved to rescind the following motion made and approved in the Minutes of the December 12, 2019, meeting, under Warrants.  The motion was to “Approve the Supplemental Property Tax for Abenaki Springs Phase I in the amount of $3,648.00.”  Per Avitar the Low Income Housing Tax Credit can only be applied through an Abatement.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS AND ABATEMENTS:

MAP and LOT #012-013-004:  Ms. Mayberry moved to rescind the following motion made and approved in the Minutes of the December 12, 2019, meeting, under Property Tax Refunds and Abatements.  The motion was to “Grant the Abatement of the 2nd tax bill for Abenaki Springs Phase I.  The Supplemental Tax Warrant will follow under Warrants.  The property was granted a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).  The Abatement is in the amount of $15,333.00. “ Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT #012-013-004:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #012-013-004, Abenaki Springs Phase I Limited Partners for Tax Year 2019, in the amount of $11,685.00.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

BUILDING PERMIT:

Permit No. 2019-44 – Theodore Johnson, 25 School Street, Map and Lot #019-059-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2019-44 for Theodore Johnson to erect a “11’ x 23’ Roof Mount Solar Array” at 25 School Street.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Broadband Public Hearings and Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Broadband Committee met with the representative from Consolidated Communications and they are redefining the contract.  They will not sign the contract until the beginning of January 2020.  There will be two public hearings. The first hearing will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM and the second hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 6:30 PM.  These public hearings will be advertised and posted as Selectboard meetings.  The committee wrote a warrant for Town Meeting that was passed onto the attorney for the Bond Bank.  They are getting positive feedback from people in Town.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that an important part of all this is that there will be no cost to the Town.       

 

Town Hall Update Rental Rates: Mr. Dalessio explained that the revised Town Hall Rental Plan deletes half-day rentals, no Gazebo rentals, and a deposit increase for commercial and non-resident renters.  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard adjust the rental rates for the Walpole Town Hall to be effective on January 1st, 2020.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.   

 

Hodgkins and Sons re: Old Drewsville Road: At the last Selectboard meeting Mr. John Hodgkins had inquired about an Old Drewsville Road restriction for Hodgkins and Sons that goes back many years. Mrs. Downing has been doing research on this. Mr. Dalessio will check with Mr. Ernie Vose.  There was a consensus to table this agenda item until after the first of January 2020.

 

Draft Warrant Article Listing Review: The Selectboard reviewed the third draft Warrant Articles document for the Town Meeting in March 2020. A decision was made to wait to sign this warrant until after the first of January 2020.

 

Vacation Time Balances: During the Staff meeting, held prior to this Selectboard meeting, the Selectboard reviewed revisions that will be made to vacation time.  The policy will allow employees to carry over 80 hours of vacation time, rather than 40 hours. Employees have the option of contributing some of their accumulated hours to the Sick Leave Pool.  In addition, the Selectboard may decide to buy back employee vacation days from employees with over 80 hours of accrued vacation time.  On December 31st of each year, employees should not have more than 80 hours of vacation time and must request that any hours over the 80 hours allowed to be carried forward.        

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to change the Personnel Policy for Vacation Time to reflect that employees may accrue up to 80 hours of unused vacation time.  Any hours in excess of 80 hours may get special circumstances approved for the additional carry over of 80 hours or the hours may be forfeited.  Seconded byMs. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayerry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to encumber up to $20,000 to do a pay-out of vacation hours in excess of 80 hours.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Pending Further Actions:

New Reuse Center Plans:   Ms. Mayberry had emailed a copy of an estimate from Griffin Construction to the Selectboard regarding new Reuse Center Plans.

 

Lights re: Walpole, NH-Rockingham, VT 42277 Bridge Renovation Project:  Mr. Dalessio is working on the letter regarding these lights on the former Arch Bridge.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Voucher Request from Gazebo Maintenance Fund:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the purchase of a new box of spindles for the Gazebo in the amount of $168.00.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Thank You Card:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Thank You card from Mrs. Sally McGaffigan for her employee holiday gift card.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (b) Hiring and (l) Consideration of Legal Advice.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:35 PM.

 

The regular meeting resumed at 7:43 PM.

 

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 19, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at7:44 PM.

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:48 PM.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Selectboard Meeting:  There will be no Selectboard meeting on Thursday, December 26, 2019.  Mrs. Downing had been previously authorized to sign the Payroll Check Register.

 

Next Selectboard Meeting:  The next Selectboard meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

This event had to be postponed so this is your chance. – Lil

Fred Marple in Walpole with his humorous Guide to New England

The Walpole Historical Society will present Yankee humorist Fred Marple and his Guide to New England “for locals and people from away” on Friday, January 10, at 7 pm in the Walpole Town Hall.

Fred will discuss Yankee food, including why we think baked beans and vegetables boiled with a piece of corned beef are fine cooking. He’ll examine Yankee fashion, from the ever-present flannel to rummage sale ensembles. 

Fred will also explain life in a small town, where everyone knows your business – often before you do –and he’ll describe the people who live there, from the cheapskate native to the affluent transplant. 

Fred Marple has appeared on New Hampshire Chronicle, on radio, and in the pages of Yankee Magazine and New Hampshire Magazine. His book Welcome to Frost Heaves was recently published by Islandport Press. He has been called “hilarious,” “a hoot,” and “really smart for a guy his age.” His Yoga for Yankeeshas been viewed over 6 million times on-line.

He is also known as author and songwriter Ken Sheldon from Peterborough.

The event is free and open to all.  Refreshments will be available. (www.walpolehistory.com)  

 

 

BELLOWS FALLS — The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio show at Stage 33 Live in November got snowed out, but they’re coming back around on January 19. Their three-part vocals and multi-instrumental chops keep landing them on the folk radio charts, and they’ll be at Stage 33 Live in a special 2:00 PM matinee.

They burst onto the national folk scene with their 2015 EP, Still She Will Fly, and the title track was that year’s #2 single on folk radio. Their 2017 CD, Singin’, debuted at #1 and was the #11 folk charting album of the year. Heather’s new solo album, Lines and Spaces, came out last month and was her twelfth CD release.

The trio features original songs that span from the streets of New Orleans to the valleys of Appalachia; heartfelt music with stirring three-part vocals and earthy charm. They bring their “traveling music store” of instruments to Stage 33 Live in a special 2:00 PM matinee performance on January 19. Local up-and-comer Emily Lyons will open with Josh Maiocco.

“Sliding from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vibe with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano with a bone thrown to Bessie Smith.” — DC Bloom, Lone Star Music Magazine

“Great vocals, outstanding instrumental prowess, and stellar songwriting.” — Don Baker, Acoustic Journeys, Asheville, NC

Sunday, January 19; door opens at 1:00, music starts at 2:00 PM. 100% of tickets sales support the musicians. At Heather’s request, tickets are just $10 both in advance and at the door; be sure to thank her. Seating is limited — advance tickets will have chairs reserved until 40 tickets are sold. If any chairs behind the reserved rows are available on show day, those will be available first-come first-served. Attendees are allowed to bring their own portable seating to set up behind the house chairs, or to use in place of their reserved chair.

Advance tickets are available online at stage33live.com — tickets sold for the snowed-out November show will be honored.

Stage 33 Live is an intimate, industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory located at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT, documenting live performances and presentations of original material on a simple stage. Find more info about the nonprofit all-volunteer project, and this and other other upcoming events online atstage33live.com

If you have not seen the library yet you want to be sure you make it in the 4th. If you have seen the library you will want to join friends and neighbors to celebrate the wonderful renovations that have been accomplished by Donors, Trustees, Volunteers, Contractors and Staff. Thank you all. Our town should be proud of what has been accomplished. – Lil

The Second-Saturday Synthfest Series at Stage 33 Live celebrates synthesizer performance, circuit-bending, and sound manipulation. Series dates are January 11, February 8, March 14, and April 11 at 7:00 PM, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls. $5 suggested donation at the door. Find more information about these and other events online at stage33live.com

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Second-Saturday Synthfest Series at Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — There will be an electronic music performance series celebrating synthesizers, circuit-bending, and sound manipulation on the second Saturdays of January through April at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls. Each session hosts up to five acts for individual performances followed by a collective improvisation. Players will be in the center of the room, with the audience in the round. The music is expected to range from cinematic and lush to computeresque and urgent.

The series dates are January 11, February 8, March 14, and April 11, 7:00 PM at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Suggested $5 donation at the door.

Performers at the January session include Infinite Is, Tiny Little Ghosts, Five Before Chaos, Cyrus, and tOOthpAAt.

Stage 33 Live is an intimate, industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory located at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT, documenting live performances and presentations of original material. Find more info about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and these and other other upcoming events online at stage33live.com

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

 

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

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

HODGKINS & SONS:  Mr. John Hodgkins was present to discuss the road restriction put on Hodgkins and Sons back in 2002 by the Town when they were locating their building and business on the Old Drewsville Road and needed a building permit.  At that time, there was a neighbor who walked her animals on the road. Therefore, the restriction was made that they could not use the road with their equipment. Since then other contractors use the road frequently. He would like to make it fair for all of them.  If he is bidding on a project, he is quite often not competitive because of traveling around on the Upper Walpole Road and Route 103, while other contractors can use the Old Drewsville Road.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned the first time he heard about this restriction was when the Town was paving the hill.  What is good for one should be good for all.  It is a valid concern.  It will take the Selectboard a few weeks to do the research to discover who imposed the restriction. Mr. Hodgkins will attend another meeting after the holidays.                

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $1,880,113.49 for checks issued December 13, 2019.  This amount includes a $1,594,803 payment to the Cheshire County and a $224,323 payment to the Village of North Walpole.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending December 7, 2019, in the amount of $29,747.38 for checks issued December 13, 2019, and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $6,433.30.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – December 5, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 5, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MINUTES – December 5, 2019: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 5, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

 

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS AND ABATEMENTS:

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the following Property Tax Refunds and Abatements:

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

 

WARRANTS:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the following Warrants:

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

 

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #003-012-006: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot #003-012-006.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

This is for a veteran who moved within the Town.  The credit goes with the person, not the property

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Broadband Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer displayed a copy of what the warrant will look like.  They are negotiating with Consolidated Communications. The committee members are requesting some revisions to the Master Service Agreement.  The Bond Bank has to agree with any changes.  Committee members are doing a wonderful job of paying attention to everything.  They are also attending other meetings. Two Public Hearings were scheduled:  the first meeting is Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM and a second meeting is on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 6:30 PM.  This will be the first warrant article on the agenda at the annual Town Meeting.       

 

2020 Annual Town Meeting Dates:  The following dates have been set: 2020 Annual Budget and Warrant Public Hearing will be on Thursday, February 13th, 2020, at 5:00 PM.  Town Voting is Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, and the Annual Town Meeting is Saturday, March 14th, 2020.   

 

Fall Mountain Region School District:  The Selectboard advised that the SAU Deliberative Session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, at 6:30 PM at the Fall Mountain Region High School in the Auditorium.  The Selectboard urges all Town of Walpole voters to attend.

 

EPA Grant Update: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that Attorney Hockensmith sent the check in the amount of $175,000 that he was holding in escrow.  The Town will put it in PDIP.  This is the last money they will be using for this EPA Brownfields clean-up project at the former Westberg/Central Plating property now owned by the Town.  Mrs. Pschirrer plans to sign the EPA Grant contract this week.  Mr. Dalessio recommended setting up a process for handling funds in connection with this project.

 

Sewer Easement Deed:  Mr. Dalessio reported that Attorney Hockensmith concluded work on the easement deed between Chamberlain Real Estate and Machinery Group, LLC and The Town of Walpole.  It will be forwarded to Mr. Mark Houghton for his review.  If Mr. Houghton approves the deed, Mr. Dalessio will ask Attorney Hockensmith to continue to proceed.

 

Plastic Bag Ban Warrant Article Petition:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Plastic Bag Ban Warrant Article Petition received from Ruby Frithsen and Sidney Curven.  There were 164 registered Walpole voter signatures. The petition will be forwarded to Attorney Hockensmith for his review and advisement.               

 

Lights re: Walpole, NH – Rockingham, VT, 42277 Bridge Renovation Project: At the October 3rd Walpole Selectboard meeting where the NH Department of Transportation discussed the Walpole, NH – Rockingham, VT 42277 bridge preservation project, one thing that was brought up was the lighting on the bridge.  Mr. Jason Tremblay mentioned the lights would be removed unless the Town requests they would like to keep the lights with the understanding that the costs to power and maintain them would be the responsibility of the Town. Theywould need to sign an agreement to this effect.  Ms. Mayberry pointed out that this is not a Town road. Therefore, why should they pay for the lights?  The State has not even painted the lines or the crosswalks; how is that supposed to be safer.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted there is one streetlight on the Vermont side of the bridge. The New Hampshire side is very dark.  Mr. Dalessio will draft a letter to Mr. Tremblay stating that the Selectboard still feels strongly that the State should keep the lights on the bridge. The only compromise should be re-painting and re-striping the lines and crosswalks.  He will copy the Walpole State representatives.  The letter will be ready for next week.

 

NH Lottery and KENO 603: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from the NH Lottery asking them to consider placing KENO 603 before the voters at Town Meeting this spring.  No action will be taken by the Selectboard on this request.

 

Pending Further Action:

New Reuse Center Plans:  Mr. Ben Hoy is in the process of getting prices from some people for the new Reuse Center.  They should be available in time for Town Meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Recreation Revolving Fund Request:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the request from Justin Cassarino and the Recreation Committee to pay Grizzly Graphixs $1,183.25 for Basketball shirts.  Local sponsors had agreed to purchase the shirts for the participants and are mailing their payments into the Town Hall.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Water Standards:  On Tuesday Mr. Dalessio met with Mrs. Jennifer Palmiotto of Granite State Rural Water and Mr. Peter Clark, a representative from Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s office.  The House put an injunction on the new water standards effective December 31, 2019, in the State of NH.  There is some money available to do pre-engineering on the Vilas Bridge.  They discussed what could happen if damage did occur to thesewer line underneath the Vilas Bridge and the impact the Connecticut River has with several states.  He is going to work with Mrs. Palmiotto and Mr. Houghton on this.

 

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 and (c) Reputations.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:35 PM.

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:08 PM.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 12, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

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

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:13 PM.

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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Present: Board Members: Chair Jan Galloway Leclerc, Vice-Chair Myra Mansouri, Clerk Judy Trow, Tom Murray, Pauline Barnes. Alternates: Don Sellarole, Ernie Vose. Absent: Bob Anderson.

 

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the regular January 2020 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

 

Roll Call: Ms. Leclerc called the meeting to order at 7 pm. A full Board was present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

 

Minutes:  Ms. Trow made two minor corrections to the minutes. On page 2 in the section titled “Developments of Region Impact” Ms. Trow added the word “is” before the word “more” on line 1 and on line three, add the word “having” before the words “a Public Hearing” in place of “have.” On page 1, Ms Barnes asked that the words “Ms. Barnes said” be changed to “Ms. Barnes quoted” and on page 2 last paragraph, she changed “vote” to “voted” and added “bylaws” after the word “amended.” Mr. Trow made a motion to accept the amended minutes. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

Board members received copies of the amended Bylaws. A couple of Board members also requested electronic copies so the secretary will email the Bylaws to them. 

 

New Business:

Three–apartment property in Residential B district

 

Ms. Leclerc received an email from the Town’s Manager of Administration, Sarah Downing, alerting Ms. Leclerc to the fact that a house at 47 North River Road, Lot # 018-012-001 is now a 3-family building. Ms. Downing wrote that no building permit was required since the ground footprint did not change. The owner went up a story on the back ell of the home. Since the property has a sewer line, the owners did not need to increase the septic system.

 

The Walpole Zoning Ordinances state in Section V that for property in Residential A and B districts permitted uses are “one single or one two-family dwelling per lot with private garages and accessory buildings.” So this property is in violation of that zoning ordinance. After some discussion, the Board decided that the secretary should write a letter to the Select Board pointing out the violation and recommending that the violation could be remedied by having the owners come before the Zoning Board to determine a course of action. The Board is recommending a Special Exception because it involves both the Planning and Zoning Boards. That ordinance reads as follows:

 

   Special Exceptions

Conversion of existing larger homes to multi-family dwellings may be allowed by Special Exceptions from the Board of Adjustment provided the Board determines that the following conditions are met.

a. The property is suitable to accommodate mult-family use without adversely affecting the area.

b. Adequate off-street parking is available.

c. The exterior architectural appearance and/or size of the structure shall not be substantially altered.1,

d. The property has received Site Plan approval from the Planning Board.

 

If the Select Board thought a fine was needed, the amount was up to the discretion of the Board.

 

Hodgkins & Sons, Old Drewsville Road. 

Mr. John Hodgkins inquired at the Town Offices why Hodgkins & Sons’ vehicles were not allowed to drive their vehicles over the Class VI portion of Old Drewsville Road. According to an email from the Town Offices, Mr. Hodgkins commented that competitors are using Old Drewsville Road and it’s not equitable that only his business is being blocked from using the road for large vehicle/trailer travel. Planning Board chairman, Jeff Miller, found the original minutes for a Special Exception on the Hodgkins & Sons property from both the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board files. They date back to 1996.

 

In May of 1996, Hodgkins & Sons, Inc. the ZBA had a Public Hearing for a Special Exception regarding Article VIII, Section C-1 in the Rural/Agricultural District. The Special Exception was approved subject to the following three conditions:

 

“1. Special Exception is granted for a building site on Tax Map 12, Lot 73 on Old Drewsville Road with the building site being defined as a 300 feet by 300 feet area using Old Drewsville Road and Blanchard Brook as bounds.

 

“2. The building will be constructed as shown in the approved site plan.

 

“3. Evergreen or fir screening will be placed on the brook side of the property back to the depth of the building.”

 

There is no mention in the conditions of the decision that Hodgkins & Sons’ vehicles would not be allowed to travel on any section of Old Drewsville Road. The Planning Board supported the Zoning Board’s decision.

 

Conservation Commission Document

The document titled “Farms, Forests, Streams and Wetlands: Walpole’s Conservation Plan,” prepared by the Walpole Conservation Commission in 2006, was not distributed because the secretary could not get to Keene on Tuesday to have the colored maps copied because of the snow storm. 

The Board will receive copies of the document in January.

 

Ms. Trow made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Mansouri seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

ZBA Secretary

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:03 PM.  He advised this meeting is being recorded.

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – November 27, 2019: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of November 27, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC HOOPER TRUSTEES SESSION – November 27, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of November 27, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

HOOPER BUSINESS:

Appointment Notice to Sign:  Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the Appointment Notice for Jonathan Meadows to the Hooper Institute Board for a period of three (3) years, December 2019 through Town Meeting, March 2022.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessioin favor, the motion was approved.

 

Hooper Institute Board:  Ms. Mayberry reported that the Hooper Institute Board met yesterday and Mr. Meadows was present.   It was a good meeting.  Rather than talking to Mr. Kreissle about moving their money and opening a checking account, the members discussed giving the money in the Cambridge Trust to the Friends of the Hooper as they have an EIN number.  Ms. Mayberry did not feel they could transfer this to a private group. She would double-check as she felt it needed to be done at the Town level.  The members agreed and will talk with Mr. Kreissle.  Ms. Dalbeck plans to have one program a month. Therefore, they would like to make their own deposits.    

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Cheryl Mayberry to write a letter authorizing the Hooper Institute to transfer the Capital Reserve Fund, formerly a Money Market account, to a checking account using the Town’s EIN number at the Savings Bank of Walpole.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Hooper Institute Board Quorum:  Ms. Mayberry would like to identify who is a board member.  She wants to see the bylaws in order to determine the number of approved members.    

Next Meeting:  The Hooper Institute Board will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 08, 2020, here in the Town Hall.    

 

ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  The Hooper Trustees will return to the Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

 

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

 

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

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

MR. JUNIUS SPIVEY – 171 Whipple Hill Road:  Mr. Spiveythanked the Selectboard for listening to their concerns in the past.  Two additional signs had been put up – one at the end of the road that states “Dead End” and one sign at the beginning of the Class 6 section of road.  After they won the Small Claims Court case, Hodgkins and Sons repaired the road damage caused by a truck.   Mr. Spivey reported there were several more incidents with vehicles/ trucks causing some ruts and other road damage.  He distributed two pictures to confirm that a delivery truck and a private passenger vehicle got stuck because you cannot make a turn-around there.  Both caused property damages.  There were also two incidents last winter when drivers were using their GPS, did not pay attention to the sign and got stuck.  In August a woman got high-centered and abandoned the car.  Mr. Spivey called the Walpole Police who took care of it.  Even though there is sufficient signage, there still is a problem as people think there is a turn-around.  Mr. Dalessio spoke with Mr. Mike Rau, Road Agent, about more signage.  They plan to order more signs with BOLD lettering that states “Do Not Go Beyond This Point”.  It will be a “right-in-your-face” sign.  Mr. Spivey mentioned if the sign goes right where the Class 6 road starts, it will impact the immediate neighbors as well.  Mr. Dalessio said when the signs arrive they will walk the area to find the best locations.  A property owner on the road had previously discussed a sign and the fact that there used to be a cul-de-sac at the end of the road. However, Mrs. Pschirrer could not find any records that this ever existed.  Mr. Rau talked to former Road Agent, Mr. Jim Terrell, who confirmed there never was a turn-around.  Mr. D’Alessio mentioned the snow plow goes further down that road but they have permission from a property owner to turn-around in their driveway.  Additional signage will be put up in an attempt to resolve the problem.  If Mr. Spivey is aware of a truck company going beyond the signs, he should notify the Selectboard Office. A letter will be sent to the dispatchers to notify drivers that it is a signed, posted road.  They can try notifying Google to correct their maps. However, Mr. Dalessio had previously contacted them about the process and it seems it could take a day or a lot longer to get it done.  Mr. Spivey noticed new signs pointing to the Lane Construction Pit. He wondered if work was going to be done by the Town on the road for emergency vehicles.  The bridge is in disrepair.  Mrs. Pschirrer said the Town cannot do any work on a Class 6 road.  If the signs are being put up, they might belong to the Snowmobile Club.  The Selectboard is not aware of this.  The Snowmobile Club will make repairs to the bridge to be sure it is safe. Mr. Spivey pointed out that if the signs do not work, an option could be an unlocked gate.  Mr. Dalessio agreed they could look at it being subject to unlocked gates and bars.  It will be a few weeks until the signs arrive.  

 

MAP and LOT #019-042-000, 28 Main Street – New Construction:  Mr. Bruce Carruthers, owner, and Mr. Brendan Honey were present.   Mr. Carruthers advised they converted the art gallery into an apartment.  They want to have a garage and a pad was laid.  It meets all the set-backs.  Mr. Honey sent a permit to the Town but Mrs. Pschirrer said it never was received.  Mr. Dalessio reported if a project in the Commercial District is over $10,000 he has to go before the Planning Board for a Site Plan Review.  Because it is now three apartments, it has to meet all the fire/life safety requirements.  Mr. Honey had talked to Mr. Mark Houghton about this.  Mr. Dalessio explained the Selectboard needs a letter of approval from the Planning Board before they will issue a building permit.  

 

BROADBAND UPDATE, BOND ENGAGEMENT LETTER:  Mr. Bob Anderson, Mr. Rod Bouchard and Mr. Dennis Marcom, members of the Broadband Committee, were present.  Mr. Anderson distributed copies of the following report:

“They are here tonight to ask for your approval to proceed with contract negotiations for a Walpole broadband project and ask for your approval to hire a bond counsel.

 

We are recommending Consolidated Communications as our preferred vendor at this time.  Their proposal is the only one that included the construction and operation of broadband solution (fiber) and included a means of funding the total project.  It does involve the town obtaining a 20 year bond from the NH Bond Bank and Consolidated paying the town for use of the town owned portion of a broadband network.

 

Most of the details of the Consolidated proposal are contained in the draft contract.  This draft contract is different from the Chesterfield contract and is now the draft contract that is being used by other towns.  We have reviewed the Consolidated draft contract and are ready to negotiate a Walpole specific contract that we will bring to you, our town lawyer and the bond counsel.

 

We are recommending Renelle L’Huillier as the bond counsel.  She has experience from the town of Chesterfield bond issuance and provided the wording for the town warrant article required for approving the bond for the project.  She did eliminate her contract wording that was a concern.  They will not bill us for fees if the town votes down the article for the bond.  The new letter is available for your signature.

 

We also have a verbal and email communication from Consolidated stating that they will pay for the bond counsel.

 

We hope to answer any questions you may have.  

Thank you.  Bob Anderson for the Broadband Committee”  

 

Ms. Mayberry spoke to someone who said this bond counsel is the best there is.  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Attorney Hockensmith reviewed this proposal of the Broadband Committee. The proposed subscriber fee will be $9.00; right now this is the lowest fee.  Dublin’s fee is $11.50.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign the Engagement Letter with Devine Millimet, Attorneys At Law, for the Proposed Issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the Town of Walpole, New Hampshire (“Issuer”) – Bond Counsel Services.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard approve that the Broadband Committee begin to negotiate a Walpole specific contract with Consolidated Communications, Inc. which will allow us to approach the Town for Bonding for Broadband services.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $130,233.24 for checks issued December 6, 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes $20,000 for the Alstead Center Road fish ladder and $35,692.13 to North Walpole as this is 13.73% of the Great River Hydro second 2019 payment of the $260,000.  

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending November 30, 2019, in the amount of $28,266.58 for checks issued December 6, 2019, and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $6,168.17.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – November 27, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboardmeeting of November 27, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD – November 27, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 27, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee Reports:

 

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #008-107-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veteran’s Tax Credit for Map and Lot #008-107-000.  This applicant is updating their application due to a change in owner name to a Revocable Trust.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Vilas Bridge Joint Letter:  Acknowledgement was made of the Vilas Bridge Joint Letter (draft) from the Town of Rockinghamand Village of Bellows Falls. The Selectboard will review it and submit their comments.     

 

Receipts from Police Breakfast:  Mr. Kreissle provided more information and the receipts from the Police Chiefs Breakfast as previously discussed last week.  

 

Water and Sewer Receipts to Date:  The Selectboatd Acknowledged receipt of the Water and Sewer Receipts dated December 03, 2019, from Mrs. Daigle.  The Third Quarter of 2019 is 77% paid with $41,029.75 remaining to collect.

 

 

Pending Further Actions:

New Reuse Center Plans:  Mr. Dalessio had not received any up-dated information from Mr. Hoy on the new Reuse Center plans.  Ms. Mayberry will follow-up with Mr. Hoy.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

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

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:02 PM.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 5, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

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

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:14 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary