The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MAY 28, 2015

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

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

These are unapproved Minutes.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:19 PM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $68,898.11 for checks dated May 29, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL: 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending May 23, 2015, in the amount of $20,797.23 for checks dated May 29, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,680.64 for the week ending May 23, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 21, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of May 21, 2015, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – May 21, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of May 21, 2015, as submitted.  The Minutes will be not be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – May 21, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of May 21, 2015, as submitted.  The Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #3 – May 21, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #3 of May 21, 2015, as submitted.  The Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Planning Board Workshop – May 26, 2015.

BUILDING and DEMOLITION PERMITS:

BUILDING:

HASLAM, 54 Colonial Drive, Map & Lot #021-033-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-23 for Michael Haslam and Anita (Ann) Haslam to “Construct a 32’ x 7’ 1 Story Open Front Porch Addition”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GOINS, 155 Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #008-031-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-24 for Thomas Goins and Andrea Goins to “Construct a 22’ x 22’ Enclosed Three-Season Sun Porch”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GOINS, 155 Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #008-031-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-25 for Thomas Goins and Andrea Goins to “Construct a 12’ x 26’ Master Bedroom / Bathroom Addition and convert existing bedroom into a home office.  (Declassifying room as a bedroom will then meet septic requirements)”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BURNS, North Road, Map & Lot #008-076-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit No. 2015-26 for Kenneth I. Burns to “Construct a 150’ x 85’ x 6’ high Array – Ground Mounted Solar System on North Road”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The Selectboard discussed establishing a policy on solar units as more units are being installed. At what point should abutters be notified.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

FISHER, Cold River Road, Map & Lot #026-026-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, Cut #15-461-05-T, for Andrea D. Fisher.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

DARE GRADUATION:  An email was received from Officer Mike Tollett inviting the Selectboard to attend the DARE Graduation on Monday, June 1^st, at 10:45 AM in the Walpole Middle School gym.  This is Walpole Police Departments third year teaching the DARE curriculum to 5^th grade.  The Selectboard plan to attend.

BOAS GIFT PROPOSAL: The Selectboard received a letter from Mr. Ray Boas stating that he will purchase and gift the Town granite curbing to run south from the Town Hall to his driveway at 44 Elm Street.  He discussed this with the Grace Bible Fellowship and they are in favor of his gift.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if he will also be donating labor; there would not be much maintenance.  There was consensus to hold off on making a final decision until they have Mr. Terrell’s input.  The Selectboard were inclined to accept the gift if Mr. Terrell can work it into his schedule and budget or else it will wait until next year when they can put money into the budget to do the project.

REQUEST FROM RAYNIE LAWARE: Block Party:  An email was received from Raynie Laware of The Walpole Foundation advising that the Annual Walpole Block Party will be held on June 17, 2015.  They had not realized this would be a conflict with the Middle School graduation.  In order to accommodate their neighbors and community and to lessen the impact of noise concerns they would likepermission to use the Mascoma Bank / Town Parking Lot during their event.  The Selectboard had no issues with this but, in the future, they should consult with the Town on their schedule of events.  Mr. Dalessio recommended that they contact the Clarion and Walpolean to encourage everybody to get events scheduled on the calendar in the Selectboard office as soon as possible.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to allow the use of the Mascoma Bank / Town Parking Lot for the Annual Walpole Block Party on June 17, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WALPOLE TOWN POOL REPAIRS: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a report from Mr. Mark Houghton on what has been done regarding pool repairs.  Mr. Kreissle will be asked to capture all the costs and Mr. Cassarino will be asked to try to stay within the budget.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they will generate a book on the opening and closing of the pool.  The pool will open on June 18^th for this season.

OLD BUSINESS:

NORTHCOTT LLA:  Mr. Dalessio had a discussion with Mrs. Judy Northcott on Memorial Day.  The whole issue is to protect the Current Use on their property.  In 2003 their property was not in Current Use; after that it went into Current Use where the value goes up-and-down based on the tax rate.  The parcel with the shed on it cannot stand alone in Current Use; it needs the other parcel across the road.  The lot across the street of .67 acres does not meet the current zoning for a building lot . The Selectboard looked at the map of the property. It was agreed to ask Attorney Hockensmith for a legal opinion before making a decision on the Northcott request.

JCH MANAGEMENT, LLC: Re: Pet Station Request:  A letter was received from Mrs. Raynie Laware of JCH Management, LLC.  They had installed a Pet Waste Station on the corner of their 11 Westminster Street LLC property.  It has been used daily and they are getting many positive comments about the Station.  They received requests to install more around the community.  They respond that they were only able to install them on their own property since last year they were not authorized to install them on Town property.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve one Pet Waste Station on each side of the Common provided that JCH Management installs, cleans and maintains them.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WATER DEPT. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL ORDINANCE:  Mr. Mark Houghton left draft copies of this Water Department Cross-Connection Control Ordinance with the Selectboard during the last meeting.  He requested that they read it and make comments.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Water Department Cross-Connection Control Ordinance.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Houghton will be asked to bring the original policy into the meeting next week for the Selectboard’s signature.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:16 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:26 PM.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:50 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Mr. Aldrich pointed out that Monday, May 25^th, was the first time he ever saw Mr. Dalessio in a suit and tie.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that at one time he used to go to work dressed like that.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Walpole Zoning Board of Adjustment

Minutes: June 17, 2015

Present: Board Members: Chair Myra Mansouri, Vice-Chair Jan Galloway Le Clerc, Clerk Ernie Vose,  Mary Therese Lester. Alternates: Judy Trow and Stephanie Stoughton.

Absent: Member Bob Anderson.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the July 15, 2015 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Roll Call: Ms. Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Alternate Ms. Trow filled in for missing board member Mr. Anderson.

Minutes: Mr. Vose made a correction to a statement he made last month. Mr. Vose initially thought Mr. Chris Ballou, who lives on Dearborn Circle, was actually talking about a home in Maple Circle in back of the Walpole Fire Department and made reference to their size being smaller than a traditional Residential B lot. He corrected that comment and said that the lots in Dearborn Circle conform to Residential B requirements.

Mr. Vose made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Ms. Lester seconded the motion. which passed unanimously.

Old Business: Public Hearing: Cynthia Reeves Variance: Signage for The Barn, an Art Gallery at 28 Main Street. A free-standing sign will be closer to the edge of the road than the ordinance allows. Mr. Azariah Acker represented Ms. Reeves at the hearing.

Mr. Acker began by describing the two signs for the art gallery – one a 16-inch-by-40-inch wall sign on the side of the barn and a free-standing sign to the right of the apartment building as your facing it and to the right of a driveway leading to the barn. It will be placed 34 feet from the road and 12 feet from the edge of the property. The ordinance says it should be 60 feet from the traveled edge of the road.

The owner of the property, Mr. Bruce Carruthers of California, wanted the sign placed there and not in front of the building so it did not interfere with his tenants in the apartment house. It was also near the driveway leading to the gallery. It is 160 feet from the sign on the building.

In making the five-point case for the sign’s placement, Mr. Acker said:

1. The presence of a high-end art gallery supports current property values of abutters as well as the town. The sign is smaller than the one previously in front of the building and is tastefully designed.
2. The business has an audience and rounds out the businesses already in the community.
3. Denial of the variance would make it very difficult for the owners because people coming to town would miss the gallery location and have to inquire from other businesses or from the tenants in the apartments. Where the gallery is. Because the gallery is set so far back from the road, behind the apartments, people do not always find it.

Without visible signage at the street side, people may miss the gallery or approach the wrong doorway.

4. Justice lies in the concept of equal opportunity and fairness.
5. The signage – as proposed – is appropriate use of signage for the Main Street in Walpole and would not mitigate the spirit of the ordinance.

The board agreed on all five points and unanimously approved of the variance.

New Business: Snow Frye signage at 40 Main Street – the former Dr. Dennis Pellegrino office. Ms. Frye was asking for a 20-inch-by-80-inch wall sign that was in the same place that Dr. Pellegrino’s was. That place is on the porch at 40 Main Street. It says Walpole Wellness Center.

The sign replaces one that was there and not removed until a month ago. Ms. Frye’s request was unanimously approved by the board.

Mr. Chris Ballou: Variance of Article 5, Part – Land Standard, No 2 Yard requirements for a shed he wanted to place in his yard.  After Ms. Mansouri and Mr. Vose drove by the property, it appeared there was room for the shed in the front yard if turned and still maintain the 20 foot from an abutters property as designated. Mr. Ballou decided not to pursue his case for a variance.

Mr. Jim Neal: Signage for Walpole Ball Park. Last month Mr. Neal approached the board proposing a sign that was 42 square feet at 30 Upper Walpole Road. The maximum footage for a sign in the commercial district is 32 square feet. The board in its preliminary discussion said that it would be difficult to approve this sign because it was very visible to any car passing by. Mr. Neal went back and talked to the members of the Walpole Youth Baseball Foundation and they changed the size of the double-sided sign to conform with the 32-foot rule of the ordinance.

Mr. Terry Holcombe: Possible need for a Variance. Mr. Holcombe has purchased the former Ms. Shirley Sherry house and wants to build a shed for a tractor next to the garage but it is not the required 65 feet from the center of the abutting right-of-way nor closer than 20 feet to any side or rear property line. Mr. Holcombe wants the shed to house ta tractor to clear snow from the portion of Taggard Road that is a private road. If’ it’s a private road then Mr. Holcombe can build his shed. If not, he will need a variance. Members of the board are checking on the status of the road and looking at where the town stops plowing the paved portion of Taggard Road.

The board voted to review the new copies of the By-Laws and Updated Zoning Ordinances at next month’s meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

JUNE 11, 2015

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

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

These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

STACY GAMBREL, Monadnock Conservancy: Ms. Gambrel from the Monadnock Conservancy was present to talk about a project they started to work on in town.  They are working with Ernest and Susan Vose on a Conservation Easement and if they get funded, which they hope they will, they would be purchasing a Conservation Easement from them.  They are excited about this project. The Monadnock Conservation Board is trying to do more farm conservation work. This project has about 15 open acres on the property.  It is the type of land they want to focus on.  Ms. Gambrel talked to the Conservation Commission about this last week.  She is asking the Selectboard to make a motion in support of the Monadnock Conservancy seeking funds from the LCHIP program.  They no longer want a letter of support from the Selectboard but do want a motion.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard of the Town of Walpole, New Hampshire strongly support the Monadnock Conservancy’s acquisition of a conservation easement on 22 acres of farm land and forest owned by Ernest D. and Susan B. Vose at 741 Wentworth Road in Walpole and furthermore the Selectboard approve the Monadnock Conservancy’s pursuit of funding from the State’s LCHIP Program and hope that their fundraising efforts are successful.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $44,807.82 for checks dated June 12, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending June 6, 2015, in the amount of $14,566.89 for checks dated June 12, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,421.02 for the week ending June 6, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 4, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of June 4, 2015, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 4, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 4, 2015.  These Minutes will not be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• North Walpole Village Commissioners – June 8, 2015;
• North Walpole Village Commissioners – June 2, 2015;
• Walpole Planning Board – June 9, 2015; and
• Kitchen Committee – June 9, 2015.

PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):

ERNIE VOSE – Moderator: Mr. Vose came in as the Town’s Moderator and shared an article from the Keene Sentinel in May 2015 concerning voting places in churches.  Mr. Vose just wanted to bring this to the Selectboard’s attention.

VETERANS CREDIT:

WILLIAMS – 47 Whipple Hill Road, Map & Lot #003-012-009:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Credit for Timothy Williams and Karin Williams, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that this application was filed on June 1, 2015 however because it was not filed before April 1^st it will not be effective until the 2016 tax year.

WARRANTS:

WATER & SEWER:

WATER; Walpole Water User Fees:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $78,047.35.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Water Interest Fees in the amount of $765.86.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER:  Walpole Sewer Fees:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $52,226.37.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Interest fees in the amount of $625.74.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SEWER: North Walpole Sewer Fees:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $41,256.72.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Interest Fees in the amount of $1,421.06.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GRAVEL TAX WARRANTS:

JONES, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #002-009-001, Operation # 14-461-04-E:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for Gravel Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for Leon Jones in the amount of $153.72.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

AVANRU DEVELOPMENT, 504 Main Street, Map & Lot #012-013-004, Operation # 14-461-06-E: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for Gravel Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for Avanru Development Group, Ltd in the amount of $156.06.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NORTHCOTT, Map & Lot #013-053-000, Operation # 14-461-07-E:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Warrant for Gravel Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for Judith Northcott in the mount of $12.00.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

EMAIL FROM VICKY MORTON: Re: 15 Saw Mill Lane:  Following the discussion with Ms. Vicky Morton at the last meeting, an email was received from her requesting that the Selectboard initiate an inquiry that there is an unapproved apartment on this property at 15 Saw Mill Lane and specifically the existence and location of its septic system.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that last week they suggested that she contact the Department of Environmental Services (DES) regarding the septic system and gave her the phone number of the DES.  The DES does not have any record of a septic system on file.  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested that, as a first step, they draft a letter to the owner and ask who is living there.

APPOINTMENT NOTICES:

Conservation Commission:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Kelli Wilson as a regular member of the Conservation Commission for a period of three years effective March 2015 through Town Meeting 2018. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Conservation Commission:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Sharyn Tullar as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission for a period of two years effective March 2015 through Town Meeting 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER TO OCEAN STATE JOB LOTS:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to send the letter to the Ocean State Job Lots, Head Office which is in North Kingston, Rhode Island, requesting that they not perform outside maintenance work as early as 3:00 AM because they are a neighbor in a residential district and that they limit their work to between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

A copy of this letter will be forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. J. White.

NEW BUSINESS:

AGENDA FOR 06/18/15 MONTHLY STAFF MEETING:  The Selectboard accepted the Agenda for the June 18, 2015, Monthly Staff Meeting at 5:00 PM.  A copy will be sent to Ms. Eloise Clark.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard send the letter of congratulations to Mr. Paul Colburn on his having won an award at the NRRA Annual Meeting both for his personal service and for the Recycling Center.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GAZEBO:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the Gazebo needs to be repaired.  There is a loose hand railing on the east side, there is a broken panel and it needs a light bulb replaced.  He recommended that if these repairs cannot be done before the graduation ceremony they rope off the far side stairway for safety purposes as the handrail is broken.    

OLD DREWSVILLE ROAD:  Mrs. Pschirrer had a neighbor contact her to report that there is atree hanging on wires on the Old Drewsville Road; it is between the two areas of the road that are paved.  She will ask Mr. Terrell to check on this.

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring, and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:38 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:43 PM.

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:48 PM.

WALPOLE LIBRARY:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that the Library Search Committee will be meeting Friday to make some decisions and then the Library Board will act on their recommendations.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

The weather seems to be clearing just in time for the first annual band concert! – Lil

Agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wednesday,  June17, 2015

Walpole Town Hall – 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed

Minutes: Review minutes of May

Old Business:

Public Hearing: Cynthia Reeves Variance: Signage at The Barn 28 Main Street,  Distance from the edge of the road.

New Business:

Snow Frye: Signage for her therapeutic massage business in the former reconverted offices of Dr. Dennis Pellegrino. She may need a Special Exception because of the 100-foot rule. .

Chris Ballou Variance of Article 5, Part C – Land Standards, No. 2 Yard Requirements, of the Walpole Zoning ordinance.

Jim Neal. Signage for Ball Park.

Possible visit from Terry Morton about an apartment in a barn off of Old Cheshire Turnpike.

Review of  new copies of By-Laws

Review of Updated copies of Zoning Ordinances

Next meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Walpole Planning Board

Walpole Town Hall

June 9, 2015 Minutes

Presiding Members: Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich (Secretary),  Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative), Kelley Hicks. Alternates: Edward Potter.  Absent:  Jeffrey Miller (Chair). Alternate Jeff White.

Recording: These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the July 14, 2015, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. R. Miller called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Roll Call: One board member was absent so Mr. Miller asked Alternate Mr. Potter to sit in his place.

Minutes: Mr. R. Miller asked for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting and the workshop. A motion was made by Mr. Aldrich and seconded by Ms. Hicks to accept the minutes as written. The board vote in the affirmative.

Old Business:

            Minor subdivision: Rita L. Simonds, 15 Sawmill Lane, Town Map 13, Lot 34, Rural/Agricultural district. Rearrangement of lots so that there are three lots: 5.33, 5.2, and 89.8.

The application was complete – application filled out, fees paid, abutters notified, legal notification in The Keene Sentinel and posted in two places in town.

Mr. Dibernardo had a map that showed lots 1 and 2 and a blowup of lot 3, off to the right on the map. It showed an existing 25-foot right-of-way running through the property, one for Linda Welch and one for Charles R. Welch. In addition, Mr. Dibernardo said, Lot 3 can use that right-of-way. Each lot meets all the requirements – acreage, setbacks, frontage.

Mr. Aldrich said that you need to remove Walpole from Walpole Valley Road. It’s now Valley Road. Mr. Dibernardo agreed to do so.

Abutter Ms. Brenda Evans asked where the well house was. Mr. Dibernardo said it was on Lot 2. Ms. Evans said the map that was in the selectmen’s office earlier, didn’t have that on it. Mr. Dibernardo said that was on a preliminary version of the survey.

Ms. Evans also wanted to know about the septic system – how did it flow? Mr. Dibernardo said he wasn’t sure. Because the lot is five acres, it is not required to do get a septic permit from the state. If a lot is under five acres, an owner has to get a state permit. However, Mr. Dibernardo said he believed there was one by the barn and one by the house that was all existing.

Abutter Ms. Linda Welch had a couple of questions about the mapping. One was about Ms. Welch‘s  right-of-way. In the legend it wasn’t dotted, but in this map it was. And there was no stream on the map.

Mr. Dibernardo pointed to where the stream  went down to a pond. For the purposes of a hearing, he said, a surveyor is not required to show streams or the topography. A stream would be shown if it was traversing something on the property.

Ms. Welch asked if it was one lot of record and if it wasn’t wouldn’t you have to annex the other lots first. Mr. Dibernardo said it’s one tax map and one lot of record.

Ms. Welch asked if the property is in current use. The application does not say whether it is or isn’t. Ms. Simonds said that some of it was.

Ms. Welch wanted to know if when land is being subdivided, is it then taken out of current use and taxes have to be paid on that property. Mr. Dibernardo said that doesn’t happen until the lots are sold.

Mr. Dalessio said you can subdivide property in current use and not pay taxes as long as the property is contiguous.

Ms. Welch asked about further re-subdivision. Mr. Dibernardo said none of the lots can be subdivided because they each have only the required 200 feet of frontage.

Would you consider putting the on the plat? Ms. Welch asked. Mr. R. Miller said it is not necessary because the subdivision regulations wouldn’t allow it.

What about  back lot No. 3? Ms. Welch asked. You can only subdivide on a Class 5 or better road, Mr. Dibernado said.

Ms. Welch asked, what is the difference between a minor subdivision and a major subdivision​?

Mr. Perron read the section on subdivisions,  Land subdivision Control Regulations Section II, Part C. “Subdivision, Minor means those proposals involving:

1. Four lots or less with no potential for re-subdivision and fronting on an existing street, or
2. The creation of lots for non-building development purposes, or
3. Minor lot line adjustments or boundary agreements which do not create buildable lots.”

Ms. Welch asked about the stream again – suppose it were part of the frontage. Mr. Dibernardo said it wouldn’t matter because it was still owned by Ms. Simonds. Ms. Welch said that a stream is a natural feature on a map and that’s information that should be on a map.

The public hearing was closed. James Aldrich made a motion to accept the subdivision as presented. It was seconded and the entire board voted in the affirmative.

New Business:

             Jack Franks – Avanru Development Group LTD. Amend building permit- Phasing change for development on Route 12.

Before Mr. Franks began, Mr. Dalessio, the Selectboard Representative, recused himself saying the Selectboard has already talked to Mr. Franks about the matter.

Mr. Franks said he was before the board for a minor amendment to the previously approved site plan.

Mr. R. Miller said that just for the record he wanted it know that site plan was approved November 13, 2012. Mr. Franks agreed.

Mr. Franks said he wanted to change the direction of how he would build the proposed plan. Instead of starting at the south end of the property, he wanted to start at the north end of the plan, which meant he wanted to create a temporary fire department turnaround about midway on the plan. A similar turnaround is on the plan for the south end of the property.

Mr. Franks said he had already talked to the fire department – Herb Hurlbert, Dick Hurlburt and Mark Houghton – and “they concluded that what I was asking for was reasonable.” After speaking with the Selectboard, he was directed to come to the Planning Board.

Mr. Franks would like to create a temporary turnaround for a fire truck in the middle of the project because he’s decided to start construction at the southern end of the site plan instead of the northern end.

It’s a temporary move and as the apartments were being finished a fence would be constructed where the turnaround is and tenants wouldn’t have to go through a construction zone when construction starts on the next phase to the month. Mr. Franks  said it just made sense and no one would get hurt. All the necessary fire hydrants will be in place.

If he couldn’t do that he would have to build 355 feet of road from where the turnaround is planned for now and he would have to maintain it. The temporary turnaround would be gravel and eventually paved when that phase is finished.

Mr. R. Miller said, The original permit was for three buildings, joined together and 67 units. Mr. Franks agreed. His original plan was to start in the south and build another unit as one unit is finished. Mr. Franks  said it was always a phase project.

A board member asked when construction will begin. Mr. Franks  said at the end of August.

Another board member asked, Are you anticipating stick built? Mr. Franks said it’s the same as we talked about before – modular construction.

Dennis Marcom said disregarding the phase change there are still issues that need to be resolved like school buses, delivery trucks. Is that a one lane road? Would a school bus pick up kids on Route 12 or drive into the complex?

Mr. Franks ‘s said it’s the same size turnaround as the one to the north. It’s all to state approved specs.

Another question was, If you proceed with construction, will you put that turnaround back in there? Mr. Franks said yes. When the second phase is completed, we will finish down to the end.

Ms. Myra Mansouri asked about whether it would be 55 and over. Mr. Franks said he was not at the meeting to discuss 55 and over. “I have building permits. I’m simply asking for a turnaround here” (in the middle).

What’s the process for an amendment? Asked Jason Perron. “Is there an amendment to a Site Plan approval.” Mr. Dalessio said when Tractor Supply came back to the board, they made some changes because maybe they found a better way to do something or something wasn’t quite working out, the board amended those plans. However, if the construction is different than the plan, then it has to come back to the board, Mr. Dalessio said.

Mr. Aldrich said this says here amend building permit,  referring to the agenda. Does it amend the site plan? If so, we have to hold a Public Hearing.

Mr. R. Miller said he wasn’t sure. He could see it either way.

Mr. Marcom said starting at the southern end is a phase change, but it doesn’t amend the plan. But adding a turnaround does change the plan.

Mr. Aldrich said if we have to amend the plan, we have to have a Public Hearing.

Mr. R. Miller asked Mr. Franks about a Public Hearing.

“In that case, I retract my request,” said Mr. Franks . “I’m not going through a site plan review again. I’ve been through that twice. All I asked for was an amendment to change the turnaround.”

Mr. R. Miller said he was just asking for hearing on the turnaround not a total site plan review. It would be just for this change.

Mr. Franks repeated that he was just asking to be allowed to put in the fire department turnaround in the middle of the project because he wanted to start working on the project starting in the south instead of the north. This is a minor amendment to an existing approved site plan with a building permit, he said.

“I respectfully retract my request,” Mr. Franks said.

Site Plan Review – Commonwealth Construction LLC, 121 Church Street, North Walpole. Former LaValley lumber yard. Currently used for millwork manufacturing. Submitting plan for two phases – renovation of one building and a new construction.

Renovation of the existing open storage structure into heated/unheated warehouse spaces. It’s was the “L” shaped building in the photograph. It’s an open building now.

Erection of a per-engineered single-story metal building approximately 60-feet-by100-feet-by-12-feet production space and 30-feet-by-3-feet-by-9-feet office and support space for a total of a 6000 to 7000 square feet building.

There will no alteration to the existing driveway. There is perimeter fencing. It will require new water and sewer hookups.

 Mr. Yobhel Brosseau, manager of Commonwealth Construction, explained that the company does woodworking, some privately and some commercially. He said the new manufacturing space would be for development of a USDA certified organic manufacturing facility for natural and organic personal care products. It’s a quiet process, environment friendly – no toxic waste.

Mr. Brosseau said he was just here to put out the idea.

He provided a tax map and aerial view which shows the perimeter fencing. It shows that the driveway and lot will not be altered. It will require new water and sewer hookups.

Ms Hicks asked about the type of equipment the process would need. Mr. Brosseau said a small conveyer belt, tanks with the products, filling augurs.

Are you ready for the next step? Mr. Perron asked. Mr. Brosseau said he was working on plans, getting quotes for construction from steel building manufacturers.

When do you anticipate coming back was a question from the board. Mr. Brosseau said it would depend on what the board needed. Setbacks are maintained and there are  no changes to the property. The application is filled out,.

Mr. Dalessio asked if he was going to do one project before the other so there would be different phases. Mr. Brosseau said he wasn’t sure. He could do both at the same time. They won’t affect each other. Or it could be the type of thing that he would finish the dilapidated building first.

Someone asked about the building. Mr. Brosseau said, The building is structural steel with a wood-frame.

Mr. R. Miller asked if we should set up a public hearing now.

Mr. Dalessio said he still has a lot of questions. He needs to get a proper engineer or builder check out a lot of things with a site plan review. This is in North Walpole. Have you spoken with the any of those officials? Mr. Brosseau said he came to the Town Offices and  he was told to come here first.

It was suggested that he speak with a North Walpole commissioner or someone on the North Walpole Zoning Board. He received a copy of the Site Plan Review Checklist/Waiver Form and the secretary will get a copy of Site Plan Review to him. It was also suggested he speak with the fire chief in North Walpole.

Mr. Perron said, It sounds like the good idea, in the right area..

Mr. Greg Gay, Main Street, former Cray Oil property, North Walpole. Build a 150-foot-by-60-foot space for storing antique cars and trucks and possibly later build a house on  the property.

Mr. Gay said he and his father repair antique cars for a hobby. He just purchased the land that had the former Cray Oil office on it. It is next to Len-Tex and Len-Tex has a right of way across the property. It has a chain link fence around the property. It is zoned industrial.

Mr. Dalessio asked if North Walpole zoning allowed building a house in a industrial zone. North Walpole Commissioner Barbara O’Brien said he would have to go before the zoning board and ask for a variance.

Mr. Gay said he didn’t list house on the permit. He said the building would be 150 feet by 60 feet and of metal construction. It would be in that fenced in area.

Mr. Aldrich asked if the building would meet setback requirements. After figuring out the distances from the fence, it was determined it would meet setback requirements.

Mr. Charlie Lennon, from Len-TeX introduced himself and his brother Donald. He explained that Len-Tex abutted Mr. Gay’s property to the north and he disagreed with Mr. Gay. The industrial zoning ordinances in the Industrial District are very specific, he said. They can only have manufacturing in the Industrial District.

“It doesn’t say anything about garages.” Mr. C. Lennon said. “We have a real problem, especially with a house next to us, that’s not involved in manufacturing.

“The other problem we have is that it’s a 9,000 square foot building. And it has nothing to do with manufacturing. It’s a garage. A private garage. And according to the zoning ordinance, private garages are considered an accessory building and the size of an accessory building can’t exceed 192 square feet. That’s a 9,000 square feet accessory building.”

Mr. C. Lennon said the location of the storage building would be on top of a water main.  At this point, Mr. Patrick Kiniry of North Walpole stepped in and explained that the town was considering closing off the water main that leads to this property.

Mr. Kiniry said that there is a 10-inch main that runs down Main Street and the the water department has proposed that Len – Tex tap into it, but it was never done. The company will still be able to do this when the other line is disconnected. It will increase flow for a sprinkler system.

It was eventually determined that Mr. Gay would need to get permission from the North Walpole Zoning Board to put his building on that lot before he came to the Walpole Planning Board for a Site Plan Review. Mr.  Perron said that the Planning Board can’t approve a Site Plan if there was an issue in zoning.

Mr. Gay. I’ll go either way. “I was told to come here first so that’s what I’m doing.”

Mr. Aldrich said his suggestion was that Mr. Gay drop the residential aspect.

Mr. Donald Lennon spoke about Len – Tex and its products, which he said are sold in 25 countries all over the globe. “We were blindsided by Greg letting us know he had acquired this land from the Cotas. We did not know that this was occurring. We’ve been looking at this a long time because we want to expand. “

The company employs 85 people, pays $63,000 a year in taxes to North Walpole and the company will grow if it has an opportunity to expand on one side of the road. Currently, the company has a truck running back and forth between a building on Church Street to a building on Main Street.

The company would like to continue to expand in the next three years on that side of Main Street adding another 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space and bring employee numbers up to 140.

Mr. D. Lennon concluded, “We can’t do this if we are fractured. We think this will not be in the best interest of Walpole and North Walpole.”

Mr. R. Miller said the matter had to be decided in North Walpole and hopefully you can come to a compromise. Right now Mr. Gay’s application is a mute point right now and should be returned.

            Thomas Dyer, 137 Upper Walpole Road – Subdivision – 2.9 acres

Mr. Dyer explained that his sister and he represented his father’s estate,  a 2.9-acre track of land that was at one time two lots made into one. He explained that they were putting the house on the market and would like to have something in writing from the town that said that it conformed to the requirements for a subdivision. It is a white ranch with a three car garage on the west side of Upper Valley Road. It was originally two separate lots.

The brother and sister weren’t looking to subdivide it now but would like something to show to a potential buyer that it conforms to subdivision regulations. The property is zoned Residential B.

Mr. Dalessio said the Dyers had frontage for two lots.

Mr. Aldrich said that would be no issue with the setbacks. You have 250 and 226 feet of road frontage and you need 150. It appears to meet the requirements. There is no grade issue. You could  subdivide it. You need to keep 20 feet off the property line.

Mr. R. Miller said, “You could potentially put three lots in there.”

Mr. R. Miller said that he didn’t think the board had to go as far as writing a letter. If you look at Walpole Planning Board regulations and look up what is required in Residential B, you could show  potential buyers they could subdivide it.

Mr. Dalessio suggested Mr. Dyer get it surveyed with a potential for a subdivision. He also suggested getting the zoning regulations and reading them.

There was a motion to adjourn. It was seconded and passed. A motion to not hold workshops during the next three months was also voted on and approved. unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine, secretary

Thanks Fritze Till for letting everyone know about this and thanks Jill Robinson and Brian Shriver for making it happen. – Lil

Do you love to grow plants, yet find it difficult to bend over, then stand up?

Do you need to sit while tending your plants?

Here at the Walpole Community Garden, we have a solution that will allow you to be an active grower once again!

Advisor to the Raised Bed Project, Jill Robinson, and Brian Shriver, carpenter, have made this idea a reality. Two raised beds, 3’w x 8.5’l, sit on flat ground at the Walpole Community Garden, and are accessible on all sides from the main garden path. Now, you can put in a row of carrots, some lettuce seeds, or colorful annual flowers, at a bed height that will accommodate your specific needs. The beds are ready to plant, when you arrive with your favorites.

Please call 445-5283, or email fritzetill@gmail.com to set up day and time to arrive with your plants.

Community Garden Outreach: Members will share the goodness of healthy, organic, local produce with the Fall Mountain Food Shelf, and residents of Applewood again. We are happy to host a Hooper Summer Program student, who will work in the Community Garden with Hooper Committee member Jackie Kensen. If you have never visited the Community Garden before, please know that you are welcome to come and see the many crops we are growing, tour the orchard, learn about Permaculture plant guilds, building nutrient rich soil, and the “Hugelkultur” process. The garlic will be ready to harvest in July, kale, collards, chard, pole and bush beans, winter squashes, cucumbers, melons, cabbages, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers, just to name a few veggies, later in the season. We encourage pollinators by including a variety of flowers and herbs too. Many thanks to all who have helped, as the Walpole Community Garden continues to extend it’s outreach!

Thank you Susan Wyckoff for letting us know about this and congratulations to Jonathon Meadows for your accomplishments! – Lil

The George L. Hooper Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce an award in the amount of $10,000 to Jonathan Meadows, a graduating senior at FMHS. Susan C. Wyckoff, Ph.D. presented the award to Jonathan on behalf of the Hooper Scholarship Committee at the annual award ceremony held at Fall Mountain Regional High School on June 2. Jonathan will be attending Paul Smiths College in New York in the fall to study ecology.

In addition to Dr. Wyckoff, Scholarship Committee members include Kim Lewis (chair), Tom Goins, Jan Leclerc, and Peggy Pschirrer. The George L Hooper Scholarship is available to Walpole NH residents of all ages to pursue undergraduate, graduate and workshop study in the areas of agriculture, forestry, botany, conservation, environmental sciences and other closely related fields. Scholarships for higher education study are awarded based on appropriateness of the proposed field of study, academic record, and financial need. Financial support for workshop or seminar study in areas appropriate to the Scholarship Program are welcomed throughout the year from all Walpole residents. Since 1998, the Hooper Scholarship has awarded $284,400 in scholarships to qualified applicants, with $31,000 awarded last year alone.

Minutes

For the regular meeting of the

Walpole Conservation Commission

Monday, June 1, 2015

Present:  Tom Beaudry, Gary Speed, John Peska, Duncan Watson,  Myra Mansouri (alt.), Seth Andrews (alt.), Peter Palmiotto (alt.), Whit Aldrich (SelectBoard representative)

Not Present:  Alicia Flammia, Lewis Shelley

Guests: Stacy Gambrel, Kelli Wilson & Sharyn Tullar

Mr. Beaudry, chair, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Non-Public session: 

Ms. Mansouri was seated for Ms. Flammia.

Minutes

Mr. Speed moved to accept the minutes for the April 6^th and May 4, 2015 meetings as presented. Mr. Peska seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor. Many thanks to Ms. Flammia for taking the May minutes.

Treasury/Budget Report

Mr. Beaudry only has available account statements through 3/31/15 as presented at the last meeting.  The total amount in the Forestry account was $13,828.62, and in Conservation account was $53,148.42.

Mr. Beaudry introduced Ms. Wilson and Ms. Tullar as residents interested in membership.

New Business

1. Stacy Gambrel, Monadnock Conservancy is present to ask for support in an attempt to get a Conservation Easement on 21.9 acres of the Vose property. Mansouri moved to express support from the WCC for a Conservation Easement on the Vose property. Mr. Peska seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
2. The Cold River Advisory Committee met 4/30/15 and had concerns about the property across from Aubuchon as trees were being removed. As this is the Lund property that the Monadnock Conservancy is interested in, Ms. Gambrel was asked about the status of the Conservation Easement. She confirmed that the Easement is mostly funded except for some transaction costs and expects to close before the end of the year.
3. Andrews has elected to not continue as an alternate on the Commission.
4. The SWRPC will hold their annual meeting at Keene State, 6/16/15. Interested Commission members should RSVP before June 5 (cost is covered by WCC).
5. A letter was received from the Rockingham Conservation Commission regarding a project to make official names for all 5 larger waterfalls and 23 brooks in Rockingham. Since NH owns the CT River, Walpole owns the waterfall under the Vilas bridge near property at Map 26 lot 10. It has been called both Great Falls and Bellows Falls. After discussion, Peska moved that “Great Falls” be recommended as the preferred name for this waterfall.  Ms. Mansouri seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor. This information will be forwarded to Peter Bergstrom of Rockingham Conservation Commission for their Public Hearing on June 2, 2015.
6. Benjamin Hefner has come before the Commission for ideas for an Eagle Scout project. A suggestion of a kiosk and trail work in the Fanny Mason Forest was well received.  Hefner was given contact information for Mr. Shelley to coordinate this effort. Mr. Hefner will return for the July meeting for an update.

Correspondence

1. DES letter of concerns regarding the TransCanada dredging of The Harbor
2. DES Supply Lines newsletter
3. Town & City 

Two guests are present and would like to be considered for membership.  Kelli Wilson lives on Maplewood Circle abutting the Mill Pond, and would like to protect and maintain it and all the conservation areas in Walpole.  Sharyn Tullar lives on Prospect Hill near Hooper and has done stewardship work with Monadnock Conservancy in the past.

Old Business

1. Barry Conservation Camp – Mauve Perron is the camper as reported last month.
2. Palmiotto reports that the Conservation Land Map is mostly completed with minor details to be discussed. Mr. Speed approves up to $150 for printing and laminating of the two maps. Mr. Peska seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
3. The Class 6 Subcommittee has a time frame of 6/21 – 7/3 for a meeting. Peska will update next month.
4. Speed will speak with Brian Fletcher regarding maintenance at the Dam and Cranberry Meadow.
5. The Maplewood Circle homeowner complaining about a tree on Town property went to the Selectboard as suggested by the Commission. Aldrich states that according to the Town lawyer it is the responsibility of the Town when the overhanging branches are affecting buildings.  The Highway Department will take care of the situation.
6. Mansouri reports that DES will be expanding the gravel pits. More stone/gravel will be taken from Cold River and more sand from Whipple Hill. The ZBA is keeping an eye on this through their inspections.
7. Peska asked if the mileage stipend had been sent to Mr. Loos. Mr. Beaudry will follow up to be sure.

Ms. Wilson and Ms. Tullar were asked to leave so the Commission could discuss their applications for membership. Mr. Speed moved to recommend that Kelli Wilson be offered the 3 year full membership, and Ms. Tullar be offered the 2 year alternate membership.  Ms. Mansouri seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.

Mr. Peska moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:46pm.  Mr. Speed seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.

The next meeting will be Monday, July 6, 2015.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Heleen, Recording Secretary

NOTE:  These are unapproved minutes with corrections to be found in the minutes of the next meeting.

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MAY 21, 2015

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.

hese are unapproved Minutes.

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 5:02 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:01 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:32 PM.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

WATER DEPARTMENT – Mr. Mark Houghton:  Mr. Houghton distributed copies of the “Town of Walpole Water Department Cross-Connection Control Ordinance”.  They are required to have this on file by the State; at the current time they do not have one.  He asked the Selectboard to look this over, then give it to Mrs. Clough who will get it back to him.  It should go to the Department of Environmental Services by June 15^th.  Mr. Dalessio advised that this will be on the next Agenda.

MRS. JUDY NORTHCOTT: Mrs. Northcott explained that Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board, recommended that she come in to talk to the Selectboard.  She displayed a map showing Valley Road, LeClair Road and Hill Road.  Mr. Aldrich pointed out that the problem with her request is the boundary lines are roads; how can they merge lots with a Town road in the middle.  Mr. Dalessio said the State says they cannot do that.  The Deed goes back to 1922, it was one continuous lot.  Mrs. Clough pointed out that Mrs. Northcott has one Deed with several tracks on it.  Every track is a separate parcel.  Mrs. Northcott wants to bring the .22 acres over that the shed is on it; they do not want another non-conforming lot.  Mrs. Clough pointed out that the entire parcel is 7.6 acres with .1 acre out of Current Use.  The value of Current Use land has gone up-and-down; right now it is up.  The parcel with the shed that is not in Current Use has not changed.  Mr. Dalessio suggested that Mrs. Northcott take a copy of the tax card to look at before the tax bill comes.  They will write up a scenario for the Town attorney to review and he will respond in a week or two.  Mr. Dalessio apologized for the confusion.

RUGGERIO PROCESSING FACILITY:  Mr. Joe Ruggerio is the owner of Ruggerio Processing Facility in the Industrial Park.  The Department of Environmental Services has scheduled a Public Hearing for June 25^th.  He asked if the Selectboard has any questions they would like to have him answer before that hearing as he would like to be prepared to answer them.  Mr. Dalessio suggested it would be good for him to review the approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that there was one complaint that he was not living up to some of the conditions.  Certain hours were to be observed but he is not observing them by working beyond 5:00 PM.  Mr. Ruggerio was aware of this, the neighbor came over shortly after 5:00 PM and they immediately complied to it.  Mrs. Pschirrer recommended that he keep a log of his opening and closing times.  The Selectboard re-scheduled their regular Thursday meeting so they can attend this hearing.

JACK FRANKS: Mr. Franks came in to clarify the letter he received from the Fire Department. Mr. Dalessio understands that the suggestion for the propane tank position is in error.  He also went through the folder in this office and they are the same questions raised in 2010.  This office does not have a copy of the sprinkler plan.  Mr. Franks said the Fire Department does have a copy.  Mr. Dalessio noted that these issues have to be dealt with the Fire Department.  He suggested that Mr. Franks review the issues mentioned in that letter with his engineering firm.  Everything should be in accordance with code.  Mr. Franks has a valid Building Permit to move forward.  Last year there was a question of the delineation line; Mr. Franks distributed and explained copies of the sketch showing the boundaries.  Mr. Franks presented a land financing plan for the three sections but the Selectboard had no opinion on this.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $16,780.18 for checks dated May 22, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL: 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending May 16, 2015, in the amount of $20,835.91 for checks dated May 22, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,715.27 for the week ending May 16, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.                           

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 14, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of May 14, 2015, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – May 14, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of May 14, 2015, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

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

• Walpole Planning Board – May 12, 2015; and
• Walpole Conservation Commission – May 4, 2015.

BUILDING PERMIT:

Blanchette, 8 Prospect Hill Road, Map & Lot #019–070-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2015-22 for Bruce Blanchette and Karen Blanchette to “Reframe Roof of Existing Garage and Remove Attached Lean-To”, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

PIKE INDUSTRIES LETTER:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from Pike Industries relative to the NH DOT’s District Resurfacing Program.  Mr. Dalessio requested that a copy be forwarded to everyone including the emergency services.  A copy will be forwarded to Mr. Ray Boas for an article in the Clarion.

COMMON USAGE REQUEST:  Ms. Brenda Damaziak requested use of the Common for festivities on August 22^nd.  The Selectboard requested that Ms. Damaziak sign the Town’s Indemnity Clause.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard rent the Drewsville Store the Drewsville Common for their anniversary celebration on August 22^nd, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

CONSERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST:  Mrs. Clough sent a copy of the letter from Kelli Ann Wilson to Mr. Tom Beaudry.  Mr. Beaudry recommended that Ms. Wilson attend the next Conservation Commission meeting in June as she expressed an interest in being on the Commission.

NH DOT REHABILITATION OF THE WESTMINSTER BRIDGE (NH 123 TO VT): Mrs. Clough advised that the DOT representative has scheduled a meeting on July 9^th to talk about this project.  He requested that the Selectboard send him a list of the people they would like to attend.  Mr. Dalessio asked that Mr. Boas put an article in the Clarion to inform people that cross that bridge all the time of the meeting.  The Selectboard will start their meeting at 5:00 PM on July 9^th to accommodate the NH DOT meeting on July 9th.

SPRING, 2015 TAX WARRANT: Mrs. Clough will try to get the 2015 Tax Warrant ready tomorrow.  She asked the Selectboard if they would come in individually to sign it.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard, individually, come in the week-end of May 22-25, 2015, to sign the Spring 2015 Tax Warrant.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER FROM ROCKINGHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Re: Public Hearing:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Rockingham Conservation Commission.  They have taken on the task of naming all the falls.  Their research found a historical and widely used name for the waterfall near the Walpole property as “Bellows Falls”.  There will be a Public Hearing on the naming project as part of the Rockingham Selectboard meeting on June 2^nd at 6:00 PM.  Following a discussion on whether it should be called “Bellows Falls” or “Great Falls”, the Selectboard reviewed the letter from the Rockingham Conservation Commission and they will agree with the recommendation of the Rockingham Conservation Commission on naming the falls.

FLOWERS REQUEST:  Mr. Eric Merklein wants to plant flowers in the round-about near their house.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to allow Mr. Merklein to plant and maintain flowers in the triangle on North Street and Old North Main Street.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

ROSS / HARPER – TREES AT 39 MAPLEWOOD CIRCLE:  Mr. Dalessio advised that the Town should cut the branches that are falling on the Ross property.  Mr. Terrell said the Town Highway Department cannot do it due to their equipment capability.  There was a consensus to assign this task to Mr. Terrell to contact the tree people that they use.  The Town will take care of the trees based on a legal opinion.  Mrs. Ross will be notified of this decision.

EMAIL FROM SWRPC: Re: CT. RIVER BIKEWAY SIGNS:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Connecticut River Bikeway sign as previously requested by the Southwest Region Planning Commission.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

INSURANCE MEETING:  Mr. Dalessio advised that the Insurance Committee will be meeting on June 4^th at 9:00 AM with Primex.  It was recommended that the Town stay with a pool.  A commercial / private company would be much more expensive.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (e) Pending Claims or Litigation.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:44 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:51 PM.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:22 PM.

FLAG CASE:  The Selectboard presented Mrs. Clough with a flag case in recognition of her Dad’s service to this country during World War II and also to thank Mrs. Clough for her service to the Town of Walpole.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary