The Walpolean

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 four visitors in attendance.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

BUILDING PERMIT:  Mr. Ralph Smith advised that his son, Mr. Peter Smith, is his spokesman.  Mr. P. Smith reported that his father and brother went to the Planning Board. They want to convert a garage in back of Mr. R. Smith’s dwelling into a living facility. The conversion allows Mr. P. Smith to be closer to assist his mom and dad. The Planning Board passed it onto the Zoning Board. They approved the two variances.  He now needs to apply for a building permit to allow the construction to start.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned there is a question on the sewer connection.  Mr. P. Smith replied that everybody involved has verbally agreed to the connection. The legal documents are being drawn up. He has talked with Mr. Mark Houghton.  Mr. Dalessio said as soon as that is cleared up, they can come back to apply for their building permit.      

 

DAVID EDKINS and RICHARD O’BRIEN:  Mr. Edkins stated they got the letter from the Selectboard regarding Dexpart, but he is still puzzled by it.  They thought the Selectboard was going to ask Attorney Hockensmith for a “legal opinion” but not a statement beginning with “As a practical matter”.  The solution does not seem to have any basis in State law or our regulations; it just says “don’t worry about the rules”.  This seems to be just a suggestion as a layman from Attorney Hockensmith.  Mr. Dalessio asked how they get beyond “Attorney–Client Privilege”.  There were portions of the document they were not able to share with the public.  Mr. Edkins said but there does not appear to be any legal advice in this.  Mr. Dalessio stated Attorney Hockensmith was unable to go either way.  He did send Attorney Hockensmith photos of the property. He googled earth and got some aerial photos. Mr. Dalessio also sent other information from Mr. Edkins, Mr. O’Brien, Dexpart and the Selectboard.  At the end, this was Attorney Hockensmith’s conclusion.  Mr. Edkins said to sum this up, it is the Selectboard’s determination that there is no junkyard facility included with the Dexpart operation and therefore does not require a permit.  Mr. Dalessio concurred that the Selectboard agrees.  They are enforcing the letter they sent to Dexpart and recently they were sent a reminder letter.  The Selectboard just received a letter from the Dexpart attorney late this afternoon. They have not yet had the opportunity to read it.  Mr. O’Brien said just for the record they may not see the correspondence between the Selectboard and their attorney.  Mr. Dalessio said it is considered “Attorney–Client Privilege”.  Mr. O’Brien noted so they will not tell the Town taxpayers what it says.  Mr. Dalessio noted that is what it implies.  Mr. O’Brien asked if they can see the Selectboard’s correspondence to the attorney.  Mr. Dalessio replied “not at this time”; they will check on this but he has no problem with it.  Mr. O’Brien said okay, if this is the way the Selectboard stands on this.  Their letter of May 23rd stated there are 16 cars, more or less, that are privately owned by the Dexters.  Therefore, it is the Selectboard’s opinion that anybody in Town can have 16 unregistered vehicles on their property if they own it.  Mr. Dalessio questioned “unregistered”in their letter.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted they are not saying that.  This was not addressed to every property owner in Town.  Mr. O’Brien asked what the difference would be.  Mrs. Pschirrer said it depends on the individual and what is going on.  Mr. Dalessio advised they are not going to answer that question right now.  Mr. O’Brien feels they are picking-and-choosing what they want to do.  He referenced RSA 236:112.  This RSA states they can only have two unregistered vehicles on a property.  It is the Selectboard’s opinion that Mr. Dexter can have 12, Mr. Edkins can have 75 and someone else can have 50 vehicles.  Mrs. Pschirrer replied that she

 

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will not be cornered by saying that to please Mr. O’Brien.  Mr. Dalessio summarized that all this will be in the minutes of this meeting.  Mr. Edkins asked if Dexpart has made any progress in cleaning up the property.  Mr. Dalessio replied their attorney indicates in his letter that they have already removed 19 vehicles from the property.  Mr. Dalesssio said their agreement indicated October 1st.  Mr. O’Brien said the agreement included movingvehicles to the back of the Dexpart property, which is against Mr. O’Brien’s property line. Mr. Edkins said reducing the size of a junkyard from 116 cars down to 90 cars does not address the issue.  It is still a junkyard with 90 cars.  Mr. O’Brien does not understand how E.W. Salvage – he realizes they crush cars and do different things – needs a junkyard permit. Dexpart is making a living on selling parts off cars.  He does not understand the difference.  He thinks this will go nowhere because you folks will not enforce the rules. Mr. O’Brien advised he is on a mission to clean up the Walpole Industrial Park, that has never been an industrial park.  If this was three miles north of where it is, there would be hell to pay.  It is out-of-control down there.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that this will all be duly noted in the minutes.  It is their right and privilege to express their opinions/concerns.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $18,103.12 for checks issued September 27, 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

There was a consensus of the Selectboard to hold the check in the amount of $10,000 to the Springfield Fence Company pending clarification of the procedure.

 

PAYROLL:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending September 21, 2019, in the amount of $28,548.90 for checks issued September 27, 2019, and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $5,847.44.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Two payroll tax transfers were signed.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – September 19, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 19, 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 – September 19, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of September 19, 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.

 

STAFF MEETING – September 19, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of September 19, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

 

 

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TIMBER TAX WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #011-014-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Original Warrant, Yield Tax Levy, The State of New Hampshire, for Map and Lot #011-014-000 in the amount of $690.80.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

2011-48 AMENDED, MCG WALPOLE LLC, 504 Main Street, Map and Lot #012-013-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2011-48 for MCG Walpole LLC to “Construct a 1 story 130’ x 70’ commercial retail store front building as approved by the Planning Board on April 9, 2019” at 504 Main Street.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

2019-33, LORRAINE HOLDINGS LLC, 6 Ames Plaza Way & 60 Dearborn Circle, Map and Lot #012-055-021:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2019-33 for Lorraine Holdings LLC to construct a “60’ x 26’ Two Story Light Commercial/Residential Building as approved by the Planning Board on June 11, 2019”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

2019-34, VERIZON WIRELESS, 88 Scovill Road, Map and Lot #003-082-CL3: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2019-34 for Verizon Wireless to “Replace 12 Antennas on Existing Cell Tower” at 88 Scovill Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

2019-35, LEO BLAIR & JUDITH TRESCHUK, 70 Whitcomb Road, Map and Lot #025-010-000:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to hold Building Permit 2019-35 pending receipt of a survey map of the property.  

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Dexpart: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Dexpart attorney.  It stated that Dexpart removed 19 cars from the property.     

 

Old Stage Road Type of Discontinuance:  This agenda item was put on-hold pending the letter from Mr. Dalessio.

 

Congratulatory Letter to Chamberlain Machine:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the congratulatory letter to Chamberlain Machine acknowledging the National 2019 Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Hiring and Exit Procedures:  Ms. Mayberry moved to table approval of the Hiring and Exit Procedures until the next meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MS-1 Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the 2019 MS-1, Walpole Summary Inventory of Valuation.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

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Due to solar features being added and then exempted, updated MS-1 and MS-IV were requested by the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA).  Mrs. Downing signed the 2019 MS-1V, Walpole Fire Summary Inventory of Valuation.

 

PENDING FURTHER ACTIONS:

Citizen’s Complaint 2019-03:   Mr. Dalessio acknowledged receipt of Citizen’s Complaint 2019-03.  This issue was taken care of this morning.  The vines and branches were removed from the dead-end sign on Brady and Birch Streets. Bamboo brush was cut off the sides of the road.

 

Citizen’s Complaint 2019-02 Letter:  Mr. Dalessio will draft a response letter.

 

Tax Deeded Properties: Mr. Dalessio continues to work with Attorney Hockensmith about the Tax Deeded Properties.

 

Ramsay Hill Right-of-Way:  This continues to be on-hold as we are waiting for documents from the attorney.

 

New Reuse Center:  Plans are being worked on for the new Reuse Center.

 

Alstead Center Road Weight Limit:   Mr. Dalessio will be giving Mrs. Downing addresses for the letters reminding people of the road weight limit.

 

Air Conditioning for Second Floor of Town Hall:  The Players will be discussing this agenda item.  

 

NH Association of Assessing Officials 2020 Election Ballot: Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, sign the NH Association of Assessing Officials 2020 Election Ballot.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.     

 

Cemetery Deeds D464 & D465 and D467 & D468:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Cemetery Deeds for Lots #D464, D465, D467 and D468.  These lots are being transferred within a family.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

2020 Planning and Land Use Regulation Manual:  New 2020 Planning and Land Use Regulation Manuals will be ordered for Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry.  Mr. Dalessio has a 2019 copy. He will pass on a new one for now.

 

Town Hall Door Locks:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a memo and specifications from Mr. Rich Kreissle regarding new locks/security for the Town Hall.  They are waiting to hear back from Mr. Mark Houghton regarding fire code requirements.  

 

Thanksgiving and Christmas Week Selectboard Meeting Dates:  

Thanksgiving Week:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to change their regular Selectboard meeting from Thursday, November 28th, 2019, at 6:30 PM to Wednesday, November 27th, 2019, at 8:00 AM.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

 

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Christmas Week:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard not have a meeting on Thursday, December 26th, 2019, during the week of Christmas.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Payroll:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mrs. Sarah Downing to approve and sign the Payroll Check Register dated December 27, 2019.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

  

OTHER BUSINESS:

Broadband Committee:   Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Broadband Committee is not meeting this week.  They would like to come in to a Selectboard meeting on October 3rd to go over their Request for Proposals (RFP).  She recommended they be here at 6:30 PM. Mrs. Pschirrer will email the RFP to Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry ahead of time.  Attorney Hockensmith has approved it.  

 

Brownfields Request for Proposals: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that the deadline for RFPs for the former Central Plating property are due on October 4th, 2019.  

 

Arch Bridge Meeting:  Ms. Mayberry pointed out that if the Broadband Committee attends a meeting on October 3rd that is the same night there will be an NH DOT Arch Bridge presentation in the Town Hall.  This meeting will start at 6:00 PM and is expected to be about a half-hour.

 

Town of Rockingham Select Board:  Ms. Mayberry mentioned the meeting Mr. J.B. Mack would like to schedule with the Town of Rockingham Select Board and the Walpole Selectboard.  They were going to meet to discuss the Vilas Bridge and the Great River Hydro Dam.  The meeting in Rockingham on October 1st was cancelled.  There was a consensus to try to schedule this meeting in Walpole on a Thursday; October 10thwould be first choice. If not agreeable, October 31st could be suggested.  The preferred start time is 5:30 PM. If not workable, try for 6:00 PM.      

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:48 PM.

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:58 PM.

 

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 26, 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.

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:25 PM.  

 

 

 

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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 8:26 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:58 PM.  He advised this meeting is being recorded.

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – September 19, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of September 19, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

HOOPER BUSINESS:

Museum Day at the Hooper Institute:  Ms. Mayberry reported it was a good day.  About twenty-five people attended.  They learned how to prepare and press apple cider.  A mixture of apples was donated by Alyson’s.  It was really popular.  There were some hand-made games.  It was a fun day.  There is an impressive Treasure Box out for donations.  Ms. Mayberry stayed, helped clean-up and they had popcorn.

 

Hooper Institute Board Meeting:  Ms. Mayberry plans to attend the next Hooper Institute Board meeting on Tuesday, October 1st.  Mrs. Holly Gowdy has sent out the meeting agenda.  

 

Friends of the Hooper:  Friends of the Hooper gave $5,000 toward the Hooper Institute summer programs.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted they keep some money as they print the new brochures.  They should start planning some fundraisers.

 

Hooper Institute:  The Trustees talked about summer intern programs and looking for sponsorships.  There are grants available. Applications/requests should be submitted.  Ms. Mayberry will talk to Ms. Helen Dalbeck and give her some suggestions.      

 

NON-PUBLIC HOOPER TRUSTEES SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 8:15 PM.

The regular Hooper Trustees meeting resumed at 8:24 PM.

 

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of September 26, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  The Hooper Trustees will return to the Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

 

WALPOLE PLANNING BOARD AGENDA

TOWN HALL

Tuesday,  Oct. 8, 2019

                7 pm 

Roll Call – Appointment of alternates if needed.

 

Minutes – Review minutes of the September meeting.

 

New Business:

Voluntary Merger: Ed Nachjaski, 174 Upper Walpole Rd., District rural/ag, Tax Map 12, Lots 42 and 42-1. Merge two lots to make one lot.

 

Site Plan: Greg Gay is coming to discuss a site plan in North Walpole. 

 

Discussion: Planning Board Rules of Procedure. Any further correction? Also, since this is the second session that the Board is discussing changes to the Rules, we need to vote on the new rules.

 

October conferences – Statements from Board members who attended the Concord Meeting. What did they learn.

 

 

 

Handout: 

 

Next regular meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2019

NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE DISTRICT

Minutes of the Board of Commissioners

   Patrick Kiniry Melissa Colburn Celeste Aumand

Office Tel: 603-445-2453

 

Commissioners:   Patrick Kiniry, Melissa Colburn, Celeste Aumand

 

Attendees:  Bob McGuirk, Water; Bill Crawford, Fire

 

Bob McGuirk and Celeste Aumand were not in attendance.

 

Commissioner’s Meeting called to order at 7:04 pm, September 24, 2019. 

Minutes of September 17, 2019, Motion by Com Colburn, Seconded by Com Kiniry to approve Minutes as written. Two in favor.

 

 

FIRE:

Chief presented invoices totaling $3,849.44, approved by motion from Com Colburn, seconded by Com Kiniry.  Two voted in favor.

Chief Crawford attended a meeting of the Upper Valley Mutual Aid and North Walpole Fire District was voted in as a member department.  Members have been invited to attend upcoming training sessions.

Chief noted that the “new” Truck committee met last Monday with the Sales Representative and reviewed options and costs.  Department is looking to purchase a combined Rescue/Engine unit, thus trading two vehicles for one.  The estimated cost for this unit is $ 550,548.  The second option would be a fire truck only, a smaller unit at an estimated cost of $527,429, which would mean retaining the old rescue truck which would have to be replaced in a couple of years.

 

 

WATER:

It was noted that there are approximately 25 outstanding unpaid water invoices from the July 2019 billing.  It is anticipated that the water to residences will be shut off around October 19, if invoices remain unpaid.

 

 

MISC:

Important Meeting October 3, 2019 – 6:00 pm Walpole Town Hall.

NHDOT Representative will discuss the repairs to the Arch Bridge (or as they are calling it the Church street Bridge) between North Walpole and Bellows Falls. 

 

 

Motion by Com Kiniry, seconded by Com Colburn to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm, alltwo in favor. 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00PM.

______________________________________

Respectfully Submitted,

William H. Moses

 

Paul Looney, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Selectboard Office, Walpole Town Hall.  Present were Dennis Marcom, Bob Anderson, Dick Hill, Steve Grenier, Rod Bouchard and Peggy Pschirrer.

 

The Committee received and reviewed a draft of the RFP.  It will be sent to the Town Attorney before it is presented to the Selectboard on October 3rd.  If it is approved by our Attorney as well as the Selectboard, it will need to be mailed as soon as possible. It will be mailed to Consolidated Communications, Comcast, Argent, Matrix, and Otelco.

 

We have not found a lease from Comcast.

 

The Committee agreed that we should have a brief survey of all townspeople.

 

The Committee would like to have a Public Town Meeting for informational purposes.  The power point used October 3rd will be used at the Town meeting.  

 

Dick Hill discussed the effect of internet speed on property values.  The Journal of Applied Economics has an article by the University of California and Carnegie Mellon which discusses the effects of fiber optics in a community of underserved residents.

 

Twenty-eight percent of Walpoleans are underserved with Consolidated Communications.

 

Carol Monroe has worked at 250 Fiber Optic Networks in Vermont.  She will be invited to meet with us October 9th. October 15th we will have a public meeting.  We should invite Carol Miller to that meeting.

 

The Committee reviewed materials to be furnished to the Bond Counsel.

 

The Committee will not meet next week. Our next meeting will be October 2nd at 6:30 at Town Hall.

 

Peggy Pschirrer

School Withdrawal Committee Agenda

FMRHS Library

October 2, 2019  6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE DISTRICT

Minutes of the Board of Commissioners

   Patrick Kiniry Melissa Colburn Celeste Aumand

Office Tel: 603-445-2453

 

Commissioners:   Patrick Kiniry, Melissa Colburn, Celeste Aumand

 

Attendees:  Bob McGuirk, Water; 

 

Patrick Kiniry and Bill Crawford were not in attendance.

 

Commissioner’s Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm, September 17, 2019. 

Minutes of September 10, 2019, Motion by Com Colburn, Seconded by Com Aumand to approve Minutes aswritten. Two in favor.

 

FIRE:

No report

WATER:

Bob reviewed the Field Day at Sunapee.   He talked with Sarah Pillsbury about the need to do quarterly reports to residents concerning the 1,4-Dioxane violations.  She will investigate and advise.

Bob will do a Sanitary Survey on October 16 with the DES representatives.

 

MISC:

Com Aumand brought up a Zoning question.   Can a business park trailers on their property and use for storage?   

 

Motion by Com Aumand, seconded by Com Colburn to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm, all two in favor.

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00PM.

______________________________________

Respectfully Submitted,

William H. Moses

Cub Scout Pack 299 

                                and

                    Boy Scout Troop 299

         As we start our new year of Scouting.  We would like to take this opportunity to Thank Richard Hurlburt for his many years of serving as our Sponsoring Organization Representative . We would also like to Welcome Mark Houghton as our new Sponsoring Organization Representative .

           If you have a son that is interested in joining either Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts . Here is the contact information for both. 

Cub Scouts ——- Deb Pawelczyk 

                              Cub Scout Committee Chair 

                               mdjpawel@comcast.net

Boy Scouts ——- Steve Delassio

                              Boy Scout Committee Chair 

                              sdalessi@ix.netcom.com

 

Present:  Albert St.Pierre;  Steven Dalessio; Lucien Beam; Alan Dustin; Sarah Vogel; Frank Emig

 

Absent: William Stahl; Scott Bushway; Joseph Levesque;  Mary Henry

Chairman Mr. St.Pierre called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  He noted that the meetings are recorded. 

 

Motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2019 meeting made by Mr. Emig, seconded by Mr Dustin.  All present vote in the affirmative.

 

On October 2, 2019 the committee will make a motion to recommend or not recommend that a plan for the withdrawal of Charlestown from the FMRSD be created and presented to the State of NH Board of Education. 

 

Mrs Vogel clarified that the plan will be created from the information we have.  

 

A roll call vote will be taken.  Alphabetically by town: Selectboard member, then School Board member.

 

Trina Dearborn of Charlestown commended the committee on their discussion. 

 

Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Emig, Seconded by Mr. Dustin. All in favor.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:37 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Alissa Bascom

This meeting may be, or may be not interesting for the staff, but I for one find them very informative. Thank you all. – Lil 

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

 

Staff Present:Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Richard Kreissle (Manager of Finance); Chief Michael Paquette (Police Department); Justine Fafara (Librarian); Justin Cassarino (Recreation Department Director); Helen Dalbeck (Exec. Director, Hooper Institute); Ben Hoy (Recycling Center Manager)

 

Excused:  Sandra Smith (Town Clerk/Tax Collector); Michael Rau (Road Agent)

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Staff Meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall and welcomed everyone.  He advised this meeting is being recorded.

 

Mr. Dalessio hoped everybody had a great summer and vacations.  The Selectboard met to look at every department’s first draft budget.  He thanked everybody for level funding their budgets.  They just received the second draft budget from Mr. ,n with some adjustments they made.  The Selectboard only spent about 3-1/2 hours reviewing the budgets.  This short time is probably a record.  

 

Selectboard Office:  Mr. Dalessio explained that there were some questions about Employee Hiring and Exit Procedures. Therefore, the Selectboard asked Mrs. Downing to create these procedures.  She has not as yet had any feedback from the Selectboard.  Copies of the draft Employee Hiring Procedure and Employee Exit Procedure had been distributed earlier to the department managers.

 

Mrs. Downing proceeded to read and explain the Employee Hiring Procedure.  Employees do have to sign a form when they receive the Personnel Handbook to acknowledge they receivedit.  Police Department Hiring is a little different than the other departments because of testing, requirements, etc.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that the basic procedures should still be followed.    

 

Mrs. Downing proceeded to read and explain the Employee Exit Procedure. There are two different procedures depending on whether an “Employee Resigns” or an “Employee is Terminated”.  The Manager of Administration immediately alerts the Manager of Finance as the last paycheck will follow standard payroll timing for an employee who resigns.  Any vacation time due to the employee will be included in the last paycheck.  The final paycheck for a terminated employee must be produced in less than 72 hours.  Town property is to be returned before the payroll payment is completed.  A NH retirement form is given/sent to the departing employee.  Documentation as to why an employee is being terminated must be placed in the employee’s human resources file.

 

Mr. Dalessio advised that after the Selectboard approves these two procedures, an approved copy will be given to each department manager.  

 

Mrs. Downing noted that next month she will discuss Carry-Over Time.  The Selectboard encourages employees to use their time.  She will create a form so that before the end of December people can request what they want to carry-over into 2020.  They either use it or lose it.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised there is a provision for this in the Personnel Policy Handbook.   Mr. Dalessio noted each employee is getting a report of vacation time on their pay stubs.  This should be checked regularly as it is easier to resolve issues sooner rather than later.  

 

Mrs. Downing will continue to send out reminders about our busy November schedule.   

 

Library:  Mrs. Justine Fafara reported that they have been busy but their numbers are down.  Their after school programs are very busy.  August programs were down but September programs will look better.  

 

They received a $1,500 donation towards their Coding Club expenses which was used to purchase 5 new Chromebooks.  They are getting somewhere between 12 and 14 kids each Wednesday for Coding Club.

 

Summer Reading was a success as usual.  They had 66 kids, 3 teens and 25 adults register for the reading challenge.  They hosted 40 programs for kids and 1 special program for adults.  Their program attendance for all summer programs was over 700, with their most popular program being Wildlife Encounters.

 

They received a huge donation of DVDs. They are working to add them to the collection.

 

Julie has been in contact with Walpole Village School and the Walpole Primary School to begin outreach story times again in October at all three pre-school classes.

 

They were one of a dozen libraries around the state chosen to participate in a test training of the new inter-Library Loan software.  Chris, Julie and she participated in the webinar. It looks like a great system and they have provided some feedback to the state.  As of September 17th, the planned “go live” date for the new system is October 8th.  They have another training to watch next week. They will get a test site to practice on before the system is ready in October.

 

They have redesigned a label to put on new books that helps identify books that are available for download using the Libby or Overdrive app.  They have had a handful of patrons ask about the service because of the stickers.  She is hoping to come up with similar advertising ideas for other services they offer such as Mango Language Learning and Ancestry for Libraries.

 

The 2020 fee for New Hampshire Downloadable Books (Libby/Overdrive) will be $1,43. This is about a $200 increase from 2019.  The larger increase was not approved by the state-wide vote.  This is not a cost the Town pays for. This is funded by private library funds.

 

The library is looking to revamp the magazine collection.  Surveys out to patrons in October so they can give feedback about which magazines they would like available in hard copy and which they use on Libby/Overdrive.

 

The Nubanusit Co-op is looking into a shared digital newspaper subscription that would give patrons access to thousands of local news sources from home including things like The Keene Sentinel, The Concord Monitor and The Eagle Times as well as newspapers from all other 49 states.  This would be something patrons could access from anywhere with an internet connection (the library, home, work, anywhere with a cell phone, etc.)  They are negotiating pricing right now.  The co-op meets tomorrow, Wednesday the 11th and will discuss it further.

 

The State Library is looking into a state wide subscription to the New York Times online.  It would allow patrons to access the Times online from anywhere with an internet connection.  No timing or pricing on this yet; the State Library is still exploring what this would look like.

 

They would like to start featuring book reviews in the Clarion and on their website from patrons.  Mrs. Fafara is working on a form people can fill out at the library when they return a book they loved, especially a new book.  The goal is to help patrons find new things they will enjoy and to help staff recommend books they have not read yet.

 

Construction is going well.  They are right on schedule.  It looks incredible.  The goal is to be done with construction by Thanksgiving and be back in the Library in early December.  The volunteers that helped with the move to the Town Hall were wonderful.  Mrs. Fafara hopes they will volunteer to help with the move back to the Library building.

 

Recreation Department:  Mr. Dalessio recently attended an event (laser show) sponsored by the Recreation Department; the adults were smiling and the youth were having a wonderful time. Mr. Cassarino submitted and reviewed the following written report as follows.  This is the first year he had to speak to adults about being rude and disrespectful especially with the lifeguards.

Pool:

Soccer:

We continue to improve the league each year, which I feel like is bringing in more participants.

Diamond Pizza

Spencer’s Place

Dog Daze

E.E. Houghton

The Hungry Diner

Latham Electric

Savings Bank of Walpole

McGill Woodworking

WW Building Supply

Smart Power Sports

ServPro

Home Away from Home

Courts:

Already asking if more courts can be provided.

Basketball team from VT is coming down and using the court every week.

Upcoming Events:

 

Hooper Institute:  Ms. Helen Dalbeck distributed copies of the following Late Summer/Early Fall Edition from Hooper Institute and read the report.

 

A summer highlight for the Hooper Institute (HI) is the High School Summer Program.  In 2019, 23 high school students participated, working for and alongside 10 mentors in Walpole, including the staff of the Hooper Institute (at our camps and in all of the school gardens).  They worked a total of 1,629 hours.  The cost of the program is paid for in part by the Education Trust and funds raised by the Friends of the Hooper, gifts and donations.

 

We have begun to renew and rebuild our Hooper Institute Board and to rebuild–enliven the Friends of the Hooper.  Community outreach has begun and the Hooper Institute plans to partner with the library to present after school programs, family and adult programs.  We will also be present at community events such as “Chickens on the Loose”.  The Walpole Community Gardens are coordinated by the HI.  We have 42 garden beds that are rented to 16 Walpole residents.  

The annual harvest potluck for WCG members and friends will be this Saturday, 9/21, 4-8pm.

 

School programs are in full swing.  HI educators teach in all pre-K thru 6th grades.  We stand in front of 260 students each week!  Our fall classes focus on the school gardens, harvesting veggies that go straight into the school’s kitchens and back to the students and planting the high tunnel for a winter crops.  We also teach botany, entomology, forestry, migration and soils in the fall.  

 

Museum Day at the Hooper Institute is this Saturday, September 21st from 10am to 2pm.  It is hosted by the Smithsonian Magazine in museums across the country.  It highlights our Farm and Forest Museum and we get to participate in a national event sponsored by the Smithsonian Magazine.  Hopefully people will come to participate in this event.  Autumn is a busy time for the Hooper Institute!

 

Recycling Center:  Mr. Ben Hoy reported they will be collaborating with the Walpole Police Department in hosting another Drug Take Back Day at the Recycling Center in early October.  They have had good luck with picking up mattresses off the roads.  Cost could be a factor, causing the mattress dumping alongside the roads.  The disposal cost is $12.50/mattress plus 15-cents per pound.  They are trying to green-up the community as best as they can.  There is a new employee at the Center, Emma Wilson, who is doing great work in the office as well as recycling.

 

The big news is that on Saturday, August 21st a large oak tree fell on the Reuse Center building and demolished it.  No serious injuries were reported.  The trailer and tree removal were covered by Primex.  The risk management company issued us a net claim of $29,134.82 for a new Reuse Center.  Mr. Michael Nerrie and Mr. Hoy have been collaborating on ideas for rebuilding the Reuse Center.  The most favorable location would be an addition to the right side of the Recycling Center when approaching from the road.  They would like to use the tree that struck the Reuse Center as lumber for the project.  The new facility will provide more supervision over “unchecked drops” and a more inviting workspace for volunteers and the public to enjoy.  Hopefully it will be a year-round operation.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned the new Reuse Center would have some heat from the main building.        

 

Police Department:  Police Chief Michael Paquette reported that over 100 people have thanked him for the Police Department following the recent incident and lockdown.  He spoke about trying to contact as many people as they could in the Village and schools because the accident was right off Route 12 and South Street.  It is still an active case.  They have met and tried to figure out if-or-what they could have done to make it better.  Law enforcement from the entire county was involved. 

 

Chief Paquette reported they hope to complete the new poles project on Wentworth Road by mid-October.  They have the Drug Take Back booth in their lobby that was donated by Rite Aid Pharmacies.  People can come in and drop off their prescriptions whenever the building is open.  They will still do the Drug Take Back Day at the Recycling Center.  Mr. Brad Nash has been doing a lot of work for them; it is appreciated.  For three weeks, since the High School started, they have been patrolling on the Old Drewsville Road.  Some tickets were given out but many warnings were issued.  The Police Department has been extremely busy.    

 

Public Safety Comparison:

Emergency – 31Administration – 75Citizen Assists – 33

Motor Vehicle Calls:

Accidents – 10MV Stops – Traffic Safety – 21

Criminal Investigations:

Drug/Alcohol – 8Crimes Against People – 45     Crimes Against Property – 18

Total Monthly Calls For Service:  August 16, 2019 through September 15, 2019 – 317 Calls.

 

Manager of Finance:  Mr. Kreissle and Mrs. Pschirrer went to a Budget Workshop.  To carry money over into the next year is called an encumbrance.  To do this going forward, Mr. Kreisler needs a written notice by mid-December from the department manager with an explanation, copy of quote/contract and an amount.  After that, it needs approval from the Selectboard.

 

Highway Department:  Mr. Rau was unable to attend this meeting but submitted the following written report for the period of August 22, 2019 to September 18, 2019.  

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Dalessio declared this meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

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