The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:50 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – January 31, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of January 31, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained as she was not present at this meeting.

NON-PUBLIC HOOPER TRUSTEES SESSION – January 31, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of January 31, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained as she was not present at this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Hooper Institute Committee Letter of Interest – from Emma Kobeski:  The Hooper Trustees acknowledged receipt of the letter of interest from Emma Kobeski requesting an appointment to the Hooper Institute Committee.  She will be notified that all vacancies are posted after the Town Meeting and appointments are made at that time.  This letter will be kept on file.   

Hooper Forest Management:  Ms. Mayberry mentioned that the Hooper Forest Management was discussed at the last Conservation Commission meeting.  The Forester from Long View Forest was present as they did a rapid assessment of the Hooper Forest.   Mrs. Eloise Clark had been invited to this meeting.  Ms. Mayberry asked if when the forest is harvested would these funds go into the Hooper Educational Trust.  TheConservation Commission also talked about how to handle the invasive species growth.  There was discussion about the Conservation Commission taking funds out of their Forestry account as the forest is there for the youth.  Mrs. Pschirrer, as a Trustee of the Trust, felt when that land is forested, what is left after the expenses are paid, goes into the Hooper Educational Trust.  That is also Ms. Mayberry’s opinion.  Mr. Dalessio feels the Conservation Commission should handle the forest management/harvesting, pay Long View from the Forestry account and then bill the Hooper Maintenance Trust for the balance. Ms. Mayberry is concerned about the invasive species that needs to be cut back.  Mr. Dalessio said it is up to the Conservation Commission to decide what needs to be done. Eventually the cost will come out of the Hooper Maintenance Fund.  Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a memo for clarification of the process.       

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.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:59 PM.

The regular Hooper Trustees meeting resumed at 8:12 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of February 7, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary 

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboardmeeting to order at 6:40 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were no members of the public in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $65,872.08 for checks issued February 8, 2019.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a payment in the amount of $21,172.11 to the NH Retirement System.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending February 2, 2019 in the amount of $27,161.24 for checks issued February 8, 2019 and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $5,496.75.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – January 31, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboardmeeting of January 31, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained from the vote as she was not present at this meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 31, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of January 31, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained from the vote as she was not present at this meeting.

PROPERTY REFUNDS:

MAP and LOT #013-034-005:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $2,479.07 for 2017 and 2018 tax years.  This is the result of a mediated abatement appeal.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #003-040-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $781.15 for 2017 and 2018 tax years.  This is the result of a mediated abatement appeal.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:  

MAP and LOT #004-041-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for a property located off Route 12.  The property owner is harvesting cordwood for a sugaring operation.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Great River Hydro Pilot Agreement:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised this Great River Hydro Pilot Agreement came from Ms. Loren Martin of Avitar Associates.  The Selectboard will meet with the North Walpole Board of Commissioners to discuss this.  

SWRPC – Aged-Focused Planning Initiative:  Ms. Mayberry saw Ms. Lisa Murphy, SWRPC.  Her concern is that the survey not be lopsided in Walpole. She wanted to get families involved as well as seniors.  There should be a good mix.  In Keene, the Recreation Department is involved.  Ms. Mayberry talked to Mr. Cassarino of the Recreation Department who felt they might be able to send surveys home through the schools with the students for their families to complete.  This way they would have representation from families.  Mr. Dalessio will bring this up at the Planning Board meeting.  Ms. Mayberry said if the Planning Board approves having the surveys going through the schools,then Mr. Cassarino will speak with Principal Jacobs to see if they are willing to do this.  They could be asked to put this in their school newsletter.  Mr. Dalessio feels this is a good idea.  He would like to see a computer kiosk in the Town Hall hallway for people to do the survey online.  Mrs. Downing suggested using tablets in the Town Hall.  Mrs. Pschirrer will be speaking to the group of seniors on February 18th and will work the survey into her presentation.

Broadband Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned there are people willing to serve on the Broadband Committee.  The Planning Board will be asked to have a member on it.  Ms. Mayberry advised that the Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) offered assistance.  The Committee would need to contact Mr. Tim Murphy and Mr. Henry Underwood.  Ms. Mayberry noted there needs to be some discussion about the costs of service connection.  People need to be made aware of this.  Mrs. Pschirrer will contact Mr. Murphy and/or Mr. Underwood next week.         

Town Report Cover Ideas:  Mrs. Downing had four ideas (samples) for the Town Report cover in the folder for the Selectboard to make a choice.  The Selectboard agreed on the pictures for both the front and back covers.

NEW BUSINESS:

Recycling Center:  Mr. Dalessio advised there is a huge stack of wood leaning against the back side of the building.  It is putting pressure on the building.  We should come up with a plan to dispose of it. It is all soft wood.  The public cannot come in to cut it up.     

2019 Warrant Articles: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the 2019 Warrants for Town Meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request: The Recreation Department is requesting a payment to Joanie Joan’s for baked goods for their Daddy and Me guests to take home as a gift.  This will be taken out of their Revolving Fund.   

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Revolving Fund request from the Recreation Department to pay for Joanie Joan’s Baked Goods in the amount of $305.00 for the Daddy and Me Dance.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Thank You Card:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a Thank You card from Regina Borden for the flowers and best wishes during her absence.

Fall Mountain Region School District:  Ms. Mayberry reported that Mr. Jim Fenn gave her notice that the FMRSD will not have a Warrant Article for the parking lot this year.  They anticipate putting this Article on next year.  

Southwest Regional Planning Commission:  Ms. Mayberry plans to attend the Southwest Regional Planning Commission Winter Meeting next Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the Court House in Keene, NH.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public SelectboardSession pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:15 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 7:48 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of February 7, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:50PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:28 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Monadnock Conservancy Easement:  The Selectboardacknowledged receipt of the Monadnock Conservancy Easement agreement with Mr. Peter Graves.  It prevents future development.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Conservation Easement Deed: Graves Field Easement, Walpole.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

2019 ANNUAL WARRANT ARTICLES AND BUDGET

PUBLIC HEARING

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Public Hearing to order at 5:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall on the 2019 Annual Warrant Articles and Budget.  This meeting is being recorded.  She asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  

Mrs. Pschirrer welcomed everyone.  It is so nice to see so many department managers present plus the Town Moderator, Town Treasurer and so many members of the public who are not required to be here.

Last year we had six members of the public.  We have exceeded that number.  Mr. Leroy Watson, Moderator for the Fall Mountain Region School District, is present.  He did a great job last night at the SB2 meeting.  It was a very long night.  

No decisions will be made tonight. The Selectboard prepares voters for Town Meeting which will take place on Saturday, March 16that 1:00 PM in the Town Hall.  

For the first time this year, voting will open at 7:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM.  During the elections in November, there were many people here at 7:00 AM to vote before they went to work but were unable to do so.  Town Moderator, Ernie Vose, talked to the Selectboard and the decision was made to open at 7:00 AM.  

Copies of the “General Fund Expenditure Detail Budget for Year Ending 12/31/18” and the “2019 Warrant Articles” were available.

Mrs. Pschirrer began an overview of this proposed budget.  

The Selectboard started their process last September which is their usual practice.  They asked department managers to hand in a budget by September 1st that was essentially based on their 2018 budget.  They asked that there not be an increase unless it is something they feel is absolutely necessary for the following year.  

On a day in September, Rich Kreissle – Manager of Finance, Tom Goins – Town Treasurer and Mr. Mark Houghton who oversees Water and Sewer operations, meet with the Selectboard to go over and evaluate these budgets and talk about what they want to achieve in 2019.  

They did not meet again until December.  At that time, they also know what is happening in the rest of the county; Cheshire County taxes went up 17% this year.  It puts a burden on the Town as the taxes need to be paid in December before the Town is able to collect the property taxes.  They also have some idea of what the school budget will be.  This has a significant burden on the property taxes.  

This proposed budget they are presenting tonight is about a 4.72% increase.  There are a number of factors the Selectboard cannot control.  

One is that the health insurance coverage has gone up 10-1/2%.  

Water costs are going up minimally.  

Employees will be given a 2% increase.  They look at salaries every year because they need to remain competitive.  The Town has been lucky in that they have a steady work force.  Employees are loyal and work very hard.  We do not pay them as much as some other towns pay their employees.  Where they find a big discrepancy, they do compensate.  

This year there were no big increases in life and disability insurance coverages.  

The big staff increases were in the Recycling Department.  Mr. Paul Colburn retired at the end of 2018.  He had been with the Town a good many years and they all knew him well.  Mrs. Pschirrer introduced his replacement, Mr. Ben Hoy.  They also made sure there was a full staff there.  They did something this year that they did last year in the Highway Department. That was to add an administrative assistant which frees up the department manager to allow him to be more involved in day-to-day operations. These employees answer the phone, do filing, write letters, etc.  It was helpful and successful in the Highway Department.  

A staff change was made in the Town Hall.  Mr. Jerry Brady worked part-time for the Town faithfully for years as the Custodian.  They now have a full-time employee, Mr. Brad Nash, who not only takes care of the Town Hall but is cleaning at the Library and doing a super job plus is working at the Police Department.  

They have not increased legal fees but are now spreading these fees over the departments because they wanted to know where they were spending this money.  There is a small amount in the Planning Board and the Zoning Board budgets.  The Selectboard uses most of the legal fees.  

The Planning Board budget has been increased as it is time to update the Master Plan.  This $8,000 line will hire a consultant from the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Lisa Murphy.  It might take a few years to get the Master Plan done.  

The Landfill budget has gone up. We now have a new company doing that.  They found out that some money will have to be spent this year because they discovered some things that are broken and, in their testing, discovered a high level of arsenic.  Plus there is evidence of other contamination.  It has to be monitored regularly and taken care of.  

There is an increase in the Recreation Department and that is because Justin Cassarino and the Recreation Committee are doing great jobs in finding more activities for both children and adults.  They had good results with their “Trivia” adult program.  There will be a “Daddy and Me” dance this weekend.  People are participating and enjoying the programs/events.  

We need a new police cruiser and are way behind in replacing trucks.  They had delayed buying a new truck for the Highway Department.  Mr. Rau explained what type truck and accessories they plan to buy out-right.  It will be replacing a 13-year old truck that will be used as back-up.  

Mrs. Pschirrer said the Town was fortunate this year to have an Unassigned Fund Balance in the amount of $1,700,000. Therefore, they can afford to buy this truck for $200,000.  It will not have to come out of tax money or through a loan.  

They are still paying off the loader bought in 2017; this is the third year of payments.  Next year will be the last year and they will need to buy another truck as the Town is way behind in equipment.  

They are also on a rotating plan for police vehicles.  They are currently making two payments on police vehicles because they have loans.  

Mr. Tom Goins, Town Treasurer, has been successful in finding a good price for the new police vehicle loan.  Mascoma Bank is going to give the Town a municipal loan at 2.95% interest which is superb.  A few years ago they started sweeping money into a PDIP account which Mr. Goins found and negotiated.  This year the Town earned $66,465.20 in interest.  Mr. Goins works closely with Mr. Kreissle.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted they are being physically prudent of the taxpayer money they collect.

Mr. Vose asked how Mr. Rau bids out the trucks.  Mr. Rau does the specs and makes calls; they usually wait until they have three bids.  International is a reliable truck.  He does not have a solid price yet but will have all the prices and discounts they received for Town Meeting.  Mr. Vose asked about going through the State bid process.  Mr. Dalessio replied that we do buy police cruisers through the State bid.  

Mrs. Pschirrer noted there is another $200,000 item that will be coming up.  The Unassigned Fund balance will take care of a number of things in the Town Hall and they plan to buy a generator for the Highway Department.  Should there be power outages, that department must function.  

Mr. Don Sellarole asked about the $1,700,000 Unassigned Fund Balance.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised this is for a rainy day.  The State requires the Town to have an Unassigned Fund Balance.  They set limits on how low it should go.  By using the $400,000, they will still have $1,300,000 in the event of a catastrophe.  Mr. Dalessio clarified it is what was not spent from the previous year’s budget.

Mr. Adrian Basora thanked the Selectboard for their thorough explanation.  How will they summarize this at the Town Meeting?  What were the drivers above the cost-of-living?  Mrs. Pschirrer would point out that the health care costs increased 10-1/2%.  We have increased the staff.  Each department has their own figure.  Mr. Dalessio advised the health insurance is in a municipal “pool”; next year it could go down.  They need to look at a 2-to-3 year amount to get an average.  Mrs. Pschirrer thanked Mr. Basora for his suggestion and stated a summary might be very helpful; it could be the top sheet.  

Mr. John Peska noted the 4.2% overall – does this include the county.  Mrs. Pschirrer replied this is just for the Town.  The county went up 17%.  Mr. Peska mentioned a letter the Selectboard had sent to the county several years ago; how do they get the county under control.  Mr. Dalessio said they put pressure on the elected officials.  A big help to the Town would be if the county would move their payment due date from December to January.  This would help from a cash flow perspective.  December is when their cash flow is at the lowest point.  

Mr. Peska asked where the FMRSD is at.  Mr. Dalessio said a 2.4% will be on the ballot.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned the FMRSD Deliberative Session was last night.  Only one warrant article was amended.  One warrant article came in by petition.  It allocated $30,000 to do an independent study of the Articles of Agreement.  Charlestown would like to withdraw from the FMRSD.  It was amended by Mr. Beam to $150,000 who said if they are going to do this, let’s do it properly.  This is a complicated agreement.  It would be difficult to amend but needs to be done.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned Walpole pays $560,000+/month to the FMRSD.  It will pay to do the study and be done with this.  

Mr. Ray Boas asked about the reduction on the executive salaries.  Mr. Dalessio felt it was Mrs. Daigle whose salary is spread out into the Water and Sewer budget.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted that Mrs. Daigle has done a great job and is responsible for those accounts.  They are now doing quarterly billing.  Mr. Dalessio clarified that water and sewer is a user supported department.  Bond funds are also user fees.          

Mrs. Pschirrer briefly reviewed the Warrant Articles 7 through 13.  She reported they will have a new basketball court from taxpayer money and the Recreation Department’s Revolving Fund.  If the voters accept this idea, $20,000 will come from their Revolving Fund.  These things will be voted on separately.  The Warrant Articles total $142,511.00.  The taxpayers will make these decisions.

Mrs. Cheryl Watson encouraged everyone to look at Article 8 of the FMRSD Warrant; the Feasibility Study for Withdrawal.  It generated a lot of discussion during the Deliberative Session.  There are concerns about costs.  Ms. Mayberry advised withdrawal is a lengthy process.  It goes to the State but still has to come back for a five town vote.  Mr. Leroy Watson, FMRSD Moderator, reviewed some of the discussions generated during the Deliberative Session last night.  A short public comment period followed.

There were fourteen members of the public in attendance.

Mrs. Pschirrer hopes to have a big crowd on Saturday, March 16th for the Town Meeting.  There being no other discussion, she closed the Public Hearing at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Presiding Members: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), James Aldrich (Secretary), Jason Perron, Jeff White. Alternate: Joanna Andros. Absent: Robert Miller (Vice Chair), Dennis Marcom, Jeff Colley, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative).

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the regular March 2019 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions. 

Roll Call: Alternate Joanna Andros was asked to sit on the board in order to make a quorum.

Minutes: Mr. Aldrich made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and the motion passed.

New Business:

Request for a Public Hearing: Lot Line Adjustment, Map 11, Lots 45, 51 and 59. Add two lots to the land of Michael and Katherine Nerrie, 507 March Hill Road. Lot 45 is 30 acres, Lot 51 is 11.34 acres and Lot 59 will be74.54 acres. Road frontage is 226.95 on March Hill Road. Rural/ag. Other lot owners are Alan and Linda Smith and Joseph and Barbara Jackson.

Mr. Nerrie was at the meeting and requested a Public Hearing for the regular meeting in March. He brought in a copy of the tax map that showed the property of Alan and Linda Smith and Joseph and Barbara Jackson and how and where those parcels would connect with the Nerrie land.

Mr. J. Miller said Mr. Nerrie would end up with 74-plus acres of land after the addition from two abutters. Mr. Nerrie said the land would go into conservation easement and the The Monadnock Conservancy would hold the easement and the property will be open to the public. He asked if the owners of abutting land in Alstead had to be notified. The answer was “yes.” He also brought in letters from the Smiths and Jacksons agreeing to sell their aforementioned amount of land to the Nerries. 

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to have a Public Hearing in March for the Nerrie subdivision. Mr. Perron seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 

Request for a Public Hearing: Three lot subdivision of the former George Graves estate: Application for Tim Graves and Gretchen Fowler on Wentworth Road. Lot No.1 is 5.95 acres with 203.36 feet of frontage (Existing home & Shop); Lot No. 2 is 22.95 acres with 456.84 feet of frontage (Vacant Farm Land); Lot No. 33 is 54.32 acres with 200.95 feet of frontage (Gravel Pit and Farm Land) All frontage is off Wentworth Road. This is the former George Graves property. Tax Map No. 1 Lot No.16. Physical Address is 831 Wentworth Road.

Surveyor Joe DiBernardo represented Mr. Graves and his sister, Gretchen Fowler. The property was owned by their father, George Graves, and it includes the gravel pit. The property is at the end off Wentworth Road. Mr. DiBernardo said they are trying to settle the estate.

Lot 1 has a house and shop on it and there’s enough of a Class V road to get 200 feet of frontage. Lot 2 goes to Ms. Fowler and it fans out from a corner of Lot 1. Lot 3 and the gravel pit go to Tim Graves. There’s frontage on a Class V road but it’s also bordered by a Class V1 road that goes to the gravel pit. A portion, 14 acres, is in Westmoreland. The other 40 is in Walpole.

Mr. J. Miller asked if Ms. Fowler was going to put a house on Lot 2. Mr. DiBernardo said he didn’t know. He added that they may sell Lot 1.

Mr. Aldrich said that the bridge on that road crossing to Westmoreland was closed and that the culvert washed out a couple of years ago. He made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in March. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Request for a Public Hearing: Subdivision – David Edkins represented Ronnie Kingsbury who has just under 31 acres on Kingsbury Road. He wants to subdivide his house and one acre away from the rest of the land. He would retain ownership of both pieces of property. It’s for estate planning and tax purposes, Mr. Edkins said. He didn’t have a survey but said he would get one to the secretary.

Mr. J. Miller asked if the land with the house would have 200 feet of frontage. Mr. Edkins said “yes.”  Mr. Miller said it’s pretty straight forward.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for the subdivision in March. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Jack Franks – Avanru Development, Map 12, Lot 1 – regarding approval letter with four conditions for a retail building given last year. One of the conditions was that they had to go to AoT because the catch basin was moved. Mr. Franks submitted a email from Ridgely Mauck, P.E. at NHDES stating that the proposed move of three (3) feet does not require a permit amendment. …. “the magnitude of the relocation, approximately 3 feet as shown on the attached drawings, is inconsequential and the DES has determined that the minor relocation meets the intent of Env-Wq-14503.21 (d)(5)a.

Mr. Franks asked that that decision be null and void. Mr. J. Miller agreed.

Condition 2 states that the building must be sprinkled and approved by Walpole Fire personnel. When the architects were here last August, they said the building doesn’t require sprinklers. So I would ask that not be required. Mr. Miller sprinkler requirements are set by the state and since the Planning Board did not have a final building design, this condition would not be waived.

Mr. Franks said that he didn’t have a final design of the building but agreed it would need approval from Mark Houghton when he had one. 

Another condition was to submit the final sewer plan and catch basin attachment. The sewer plan is already done and on the plan, Mr. Franks said. He asked if he could reduce the condition list to two.

Mr. J. Miller suggested Mr. Franks keeps conditions as they are and when he has a final design and everything is approved by Mr. Houghton that he come back to the Planning Board. So I don’t need to bring in a sprinkler plan? Mr. Franks asked again. Mr J. Miller said it all depends on the final design of the building. Mr. Perron added that right now everything is theoretical and things could change.

Community Solar Project at 310 Main Street – Chris Welcome and Chad Whitaker of Solar Clean Generation in Londonderry were unable to get to the meeting because of the snow storm. They will be at the March meeting.

They are planning to construct a community solar project on the property of Nathan Bisson and Allegra Pickering at 310 Main Street. The property is 8.4 acres in the rural/ag district, Map 24, Lot 15. Although the address is 310 Main Street, there is no land with frontage on Main Street. The property is behind a storage barn and behind several homes on Maplewood Circle. The farmhouse on the property was built in the 1900s. The project will have a couple of thousand panels and will sell electricity to a group of members. This is one of several community solar projects Solar Clean Generation is doing in the state including in Dublin, Barre and Pittsfield.

The secretary said the company is going to send her the power point the company uses when addressing a town and will also send the members’ contract. When the secretary gets them, she will forward them to the Board.

Winchester Solar Ordinance: The Board received copies of the Winchester Zoning Ordinances, which included a Solar Ordinance. Mr. J. Miller said he liked the solar ordinance a lot and that the part about site plans could fit in nicely for Walpole’s ordinance. Mr. Perron said as long as it deals with the size of these things and doesn’t just give them a name. 

The Winchester ordinance states that anything larger then 15 watts would need a site plan. Mr. Miller thinks there are points in the Winchester plan that would work well in Walpole.

Age Survey SWRP – Southwest Regional Planning Commission wants the Planning Board to circulate an age-focused survey. The 10-page survey has 33 multiple choice questions. A sample of questions are “How frequently do you do some form of physical activity? (sports, walking, running, biking, yoga, exercise, etc.)” and “In thinking about the future, which of the following would be reasons for you decision to remain in your town/city? (Check all that apply.) 

The survey is on line and would take about 10 minutes to complete. According to the instructions “Greater participation will ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the wants and needs of all age groups within our Region.”

There was discussion of people who did not have or do not use the Internet and where hard copies might be placed. One suggestion was to have a table outside the polling place on March 12 for voters to pick up an instruction sheet or to pick up a copy of the questions and then send it back to SWRP.

The Public will hear more about this in the future and how to access the survey. 

Broadband Project: to be continued next month.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Perron seconded the motion and the motion passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Secretary

Hard to believe, but if Ray says it is so, then it is so! – Lil

These are the articles we will vote on in Town Meeting on March 16th. Voting for elected officials is on March 12th. The Spervisors of the Checkist, Moderator and Selectboard listened to the requests and have changed the hours for voting from 8-7 to 7AM to 7PM. – Lil

    Town Meeting – March 16, 2019

To the Inhabitants of the Town of Walpole qualified to vote in Town Affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall, 34 Elm Street, Town of Walpole, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 A.M. to act on ARTICLES 1 –14. Articles 1, 2, 3 and 4will be voted on at the polls.  Polls at the Walpole Town Hall and at North Walpole St. Peter’s Church will be open at 7:00 A.M., and will remain open until 7:00 P.M.   Following the closing of the polls and counting of the ballots, the meeting will be adjourned until Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1:00 P.M., at the Walpole Town Hall on Elm Street, at which time the balance of the Articles will be acted upon.

ARTICE 1:  To elect the necessary Town officers for their respective terms.

ARTICLE 2:   Are you in favor of the adoption of the following zoning ordinance amendment as proposed by the Walpole Planning Board to be added to the Town of Walpole’s Zoning Ordinance? To amend Article VI Commercial District and Article V Residential District by changing and restoring zoning classification of Tax Map 12, Lots 55-5 and 55-21 from Residential B to Commercial.

The Planning Board recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No)

ARTICLE 3:  Are you in favor of revoking and rescinding the amendment to The Town of Walpole’s Zoning Ordinance, adopted and approved as Article 3 at the annual Town Meeting held on March 17, 2017? Town legal counsel advised it is not enforceable under New Hampshire law.

The Planning Board recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No)

ARTICLE 4: Are you in favor of revoking and rescinding the amendment to the Walpole Zoning Ordinance, adopted and approved as Article 4 N at the annual Town Meeting held on March 12, 2016, regarding Recycling and Transfer Stations? Town legal counsel advised it is not enforceable under New Hampshire law.

The Planning Board recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No)

ARTICLE 5:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four million five hundred seven thousand, forty nine dollars ($4,507,049) which represents three million eight hundred ninety six thousand, six hundred ninety one dollars ($3,896,691) for Town Operating Budget to be raised from general taxation; One hundred eight-seven thousand, eight hundred thirty two dollars ($187,832) for the Water Fund Operating Budget and four hundred twenty twothousand, five hundred twenty six dollars for the Sewer Operating Budget ($422,526) which includes one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000) for bond assessments. Such sum does not include special or individual articles or bonds found in the warrant.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 6:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for updates, repairs and remodeling of Town buildings and the purchase of a generator for the Walpole Highway Department. The said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 7:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for the purchase of a six–wheel truck for the Highway Department. The said funds acknowledge a trade in value at $10,000 and will come from the Unassigned Fund Balance. This is a non-lapsing warrant article.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 8:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to be deposited in the Town of Walpole Highway – Capitol Reserve Fund Account. The said funds to be raised through general taxation.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 9:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of thirty-five thousand, five hundred eleven dollars ($35,511) for the purchase of a Bobcat for the Recycling Department.  This includes a trade-in value of $11,000. The said funds to be raised through general taxation.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 10:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of thirty two thousand dollars ($32,000) for a vehicle for the Walpole Police Department and to authorize the issuance of not more than thirty two thousand dollars through a promissory note with the Mascoma Bank in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or other notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. Further, to raise and appropriate the sum of ten thousand, six hundred sixty–six dollars and sixty-seven cents ($10,666.67) for the first year’s payment. The said funds to be raised through general taxation.

**2/3 ballot vote required**

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 11:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to purchase a cage, console, other necessary equipment and installation in the new police vehicle. This article is contingent upon passing of warrant article 10. The said funds to be raised through general taxation.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to be deposited in the Town of Walpole Police Department – Capitol Reserve Fund Account. The said funds to be raised through general taxation.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

ARTICLE 13:  To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of thirty thousand ($30,000) to install a new basketball court with the remainder of the $50,000 cost to come from the Recreation Department Revolving Fund.The said funds to be raised through general taxation.

The Selectboard recommends this article. (7 Yes, 0 No, 0Abstain)

ARTICLE 14:  To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting.

Given under our hand and seal this 7th day of February the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Nineteen.

Walpole Selectboard

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING – Town of Walpole Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2019:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Public Hearing to order and advised the purpose of this hearing is for discussion on “For the Adoption of the Town of Walpole Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2019”.  The public notice stated that Residents may read the conditionally approved plan at the Town Hall during normal business hours prior to the public hearing.

Mr. John Peska, Co-Chair of the Walpole Conservation Commission, and Mrs. Joanna Andros, alternate member of the Planning Board, were present.  Mr. Peska feels this document is a good product.  It is to address and identify where hazards are in Town and steps we will take to mitigate them.  The plan is an excellent skeleton but needs some details in the event of flooding, severe snowstorm, etc.  Who is going to be in charge? Mrs. Pschirrer said we know if for some reason the dam lets go, it would flood the center of Town.  What would our emergency response be?  Mr. Peska asked who would make the decision to evacuate.  Mr. Dalessio advised there is an Emergency Management Plan for the Town that was done in 2009.  Fire Chief Hurlburt always reviews and updates it.  Mr. Peska said we should make sure it covers these situations. These two documents should fit together.  He would caution the Town Hall being an emergency shelter because there is power, space, bathrooms but the schools are more suited because they have facilities for meals and showers among other things.  Who will run emergency shelters from the Town?  According to FEMA it should be Town employees who are certified shelter operators.  He recommended using a position rather than a name.  Mr. Dalessio noted the Emergency Management Plan states the Emergency Management Director (Chief of the Fire Department) is the primary contact. Mr. Peska asked when a new employee is hired, do they sign a contract and, if so, does it specify what duties they are responsible for.  Mrs. Pschirrer said it is usually a letter of employment.  There is a job description in their personnel folder.  Mr. Peska recommended this include “other duties as assigned”.  Mrs. Pschirrer said it does.  Mr. Peska said this gives the person the leeway to run a shelter; it gives the Town flexibility to use them where needed.  In the event the dam collapsed, who would have the authority to designate the emergency?  Mr. Dalessio replied the Selectboard, usually the Chair, in conjunction with the Emergency Management Director.  Mr. Peska recommended the Emergency Management Plan have a list of all the other agencies wewould/could call on. We should have MOAs or MOUs with them.  Walpole is right on the border for Sullivan County.  We could be involved in a regional event.  Who will make decisions when that time comes?  Mrs. Pschirrer said the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief are aware of all these agencies/people.  Mr. Peska mentioned there is nothing in the document about civil disturbance, power outages and hazardous material spills.  Rail lines and trucks go through the Town with hazmat lettering, but we have no idea of what those hazardous materials are.  Several commercial companies do business here, as well as across the river.  If we had that hazmat information, Mr. Mark Houghton could list them in their plan.  The railroad does not provide material on what kind of product they transport.  

Mrs. Pschirrer advised they worked with Ms. Lisa Murphy at Southwest Region Planning Commission on this document for about a year.  She will send these comments to Ms. Murphy and talk to her about them.  

The committee consisted of Fire Chief Hurlburt, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Houghton, the North Walpole Fire Chief, Mr. Bob Miller, and several other members.  Discussion on hazmat materials came up once or twice.  Mr. Dalessio felt a lot of Mr. Peska’s questions are answered, in some degree, in the Emergency Management Plan.  It would be appropriate for Mr. Peska to meet with Fire Chief Hurlburt to discuss his concerns.  Mr. Peska felt the Emergency Management Plan 2009 should be reviewed and updated.  Mr. Dalessio noted it might have been updated. However, if so, a copy was not available in this office.  Ms. Andros brought up the issue of surrounding towns having drills for training.  Mrs. Pschirrer said the Fire Department and Police Department do have drills.  The Police Department has done active shooter drills in the schools and other places.  Mr. Peska said FEMA used to provide grants for these exercises but no longer does so.  They are costly. Mrs. Pschirrer noted the Town has quarterly Joint Safety Meetings for the staff on how to safely get out of the buildings they work in/their own space; it makes employees think about safety in other Town buildings/properties.  Mr. Peska suggested forming a civilian response team.  They could meet monthly, get certified in CPR, traffic control and how to run an emergency shelter.  It would be an additional source of manpower to alleviate shortages in the event of an emergency.      

During the course of this Public Hearing, Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board, and Mr. Dennis Marcom, member of the Planning Board came in.  Four members of the public were in attendance.  There being no other discussion, Mrs. Pschirrer closed this Public Hearing at 6:50 PM.  

OLD BUSINESS:

Ruggiero MSW Permit from the NH DES:  Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair, and Mr. Dennis Marcom, member, of the Walpole Planning Board were present.  Mr. Miller is concerned that even though the State states the Town has to recognize State Ordinance, he feels they have to respond strongly to the NH Department of Environmental Services. Ruggiero should go back to the Walpole Zoning Board for a Special Exception.  The State has to recognize what the whole history is.  Mrs. Pschirrer will contact Attorney Hockensmith again to be sure the Town’s appeal is filed immediately.       

NEW BUSINESS:

Snow Plowing:  Mr. Miller asked that the snow piles be removed on Westminster Street.  It is not a good situation and needs to be done as soon as possible.  Mrs. Pschirrer said the Highway Department crew has been working a lot of over-time and they are down one person.  There are many places where the snow piles are too high.  She will talk to Mr. Rau about this.

SWRPC Age-Focused Planning Initiative:  Mr. Jeff Miller advised the Planning Board will participate in the SWRPC Age-Focused Planning Initiative.  Mrs. Pschirrer will be speaking to the Senior Citizen group in February and will get their survey responses .  Mr. Miller noted the Fall Mountain Region School District Board has to realize they need to adjust to the population.  Mr. Dalessio said this has been a topic of the SWRPC Economic Development Committee.  Mr. Miller said everybody wants a growing economy but with an aging population, it is challenging.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted they are putting together a Broad Band Committee. If Walpole can strike a deal such as Chesterfield did, maybe getting more service will attract younger people who like to work from home.  They need more economic development.  Mr. Miller agrees.  Walpole has to come up with the times.        

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $47,290.84 for checks issued February 1, 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a payment in the amount of $39,679.68 to the HealthTrust.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending January 26, 2019, in the amount of $31,075.95 for checks issued February 1, 2019 and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $6,580.25.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – January 24, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboardmeeting of January 24, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were accepted.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – January 24, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 24, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were accepted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT:

MAP and LOT #029-030-000 and #012-037-002:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement to waive interest in the amount of $21.56 for Map and Lot #029-030-000 and to abate $3.00 for a bookkeeping adjustment for Map and Lot #012-037-002.  Total adjustments are $24.56.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

WARRANTS:

TOWN OF WALPOLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF WALPOLE WATER FEES: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Warrant for the Town of Walpole for the Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $38,734.78.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

TOWN OF WALP0LE FOR THE COLLECTION OF WALPOLE SEWER FEES:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Warrant for the Town of Walpole for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $61,677.83.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

TOWN OF WALPOLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF NORTH WALPOLE SEWER FEES:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Warrant for the Town of Walpole for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $55,299.94.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #021-031-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot #021-031-000 in the amount of $500.00 for the current owners.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS (Continued):

Town of Walpole Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to adopt the Town of Walpole Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

Police Cruiser Loan:  This will be a loan with Mascoma Bank.  There was a consensus to hold this until the meeting next week.  Three Selectboard members should approve and sign the documents.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Recreation Department Revolving Fund Requests:  The following three requests from the Recreation Department to use their Revolving Fund are related to the “Daddy and Me Dance” being held on February 9th.  Currently 72 tickets have been sold.   

Loves Photography:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Recreation Department’s request to use $200.00 of their Revolving Fund for Loves Photography.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

There was a consensus of the Selectboard to have the Recreation Department take the extra $50.00 from the ticket money. 

DJ Selena:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Recreation Department’s request to use $100.00 of their Revolving Fund for DJ Selena.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

There was a consensus of the Selectboard to have the Recreation Department take the extra $50.00 from the ticket money.

Credit Card Purchase of Decorations: The Recreation Department advised this purchase will be for table cloths, snacks/drinks, and decorations.  They will be able to use the decorations again.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Recreation Department’s request to use $600.00 of their Revolving Fund to pay for decorations with the Recreation Credit Card. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

Annual Post-Closure Report Inactive Solid Waste Landfill: Mrs. Pschirrer advised there are some issues at the Solid Waste Landfill but they are fixable.  

Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize the Chair, Peggy Pschirrer, to sign the Annual Post-Closure Report Inactive Solid Waste Landfill.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SWRPC Age-Focused Planning Initiative:  Mrs. Pschirrer noted Mr. Miller brought this up earlier in this meeting.  She would like the Planning Board to take on this survey on aging that is being done county-wide.  Mrs. Pschirrer brought to Ms. Lisa Murphy’s attention the fact that many seniors do not have the capability to go on-line to complete the survey. SWRPC supplied quite a few paper surveys.  Mr. Dalessio suggested setting up some computers in the Town Hall and the Library computers can be used for the surveys.  Anyone in Cheshire County is eligible to fill out the document.            

Alstead Center Road Culvert Work and Police Details:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised this work will begin tomorrow.  Both the Highway Department and the Fuzzy Brothers are concerned about the first part of this job as they received a letter from the Police Department advising they had to be hired for special detail work.  Mr. Dalessio explained as long as Chief Paquette agrees it is safe, the Highway Department can use their own flaggers.  Special Detail is a bonus to police officers; it is done on their own time. It is site specific. Mrs. Pschirrer will ask Mr. Rau to contact Chief Paquette.     

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public SelectboardSession pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:30 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 7:55 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of January 31, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:56 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:23 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Brownfields Grant Application: Mrs. Pschirrer and Mrs. Downing were able to send in the Brownfields EPA Grant application yesterday for the Westberg property. They worked on it until about 9:00 PM and now have a tracking number. Mrs. Pschirrer is grateful for the work Mrs. Downing, Mr. Kreissle, SWRPC, and several other people put into the application.  It was an enormous project.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

The minutes aren’t very exciting but it is nice to see that Regina Borden is well and back at her post! – Lil

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:56 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – January 24, 2019:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of January 24, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

November 2018 Reimbursement Request: Mr. Dalessiomoved to accept the transfer of funds from the Hooper Education Trust to the Town of Walpole in the amount of $4,388.28 for expenses dated November 2018. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

December 2018 Reimbursement Request:  Mr. Dalessiomoved to accept the transfer of funds from the Hooper Education Trust to the Town of Walpole in the amount of $4,665.24 for expenses dated December 2018.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

November 2018 Reimbursement Request:  Mr. Dalessiomoved to accept the transfer of funds from the Hooper Maintenance Trust to the Town of Walpole in the amount of $246.71 for expenses dated November 2018.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

2015 Hooper Reimbursement Request: Mrs. Pschirrer advised this represents items the auditors did not feel the Town had been reimbursed for.  Mr. Kreissle will be asked for the back-ground on this for 2015.  

NON-PUBLIC HOOPER TRUSTEES SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio 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 Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:12 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8:20 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of January 31, 2019, be sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, motion was approved.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Location and Time:  Walpole Town Hall, Downstairs Office at 7:30 PM.

Report from Chair: