Final draft of updating ZBA Bylaws. Second of two readings and vote to approve updated Bylaws.
March meeting:
Since Jan will be away in February, we will consider the nonpublic minutes of January 2023 and the unsealing two more sealed nonpublic session in March.
Minutes: Review minutes of the January 2023 and workshop minutes.
Old Business:
Public Hearings continued:
MBP Management Group, Dunkin 2,000 square-foot coffee shop and drive-thru site plan. Tax Map 12, Lot 13-3, Route 12, 234.8 feet on Main Street, pond and wetlands to the south.
Public Hearing continued:
Subdivision/Condo Lots: Avanru Development Group LLC:
Tax Map 12, Lot 13-3 into 3 parcels.
New Business:
Chuck Shaw, Subdivision, one lot into two, Map 10, Lot 2-1, 6 Walker Road, Veterinary Clinic, request for a public hearing in March.
Tuesday, February 28: Fourth Tuesday workshop with Lisa.
Alex Barrett sent the following update to France Menk who asked that I share it with you. Don’t forget that you can see it for yourself on Monday, 2/6/23. – Lil
For our walk Monday- let’s park at the first landing area you encounter driving in Reservoir Road. There is a loader parked there- looks like a small log truck with a big crane on it- and some red pine telephone poles. I will get there early to direct traffic. My outback made it there no problem today in terms of height clearance. If people have lower-clearance vehicles, they can park out by the barn, but please stay to the side so log trucks can get by.
Also- people do NOT need snowshoes. We will be walking in skidder roads and even off them, the snow isn’t too bad. I would recommend yak trax or microspikes as a good option, however. But, it should be warm with softer ground than today!
Looking forward to Monday.
Alex
10 year growth increments on a red pine log. You can see the increased growth in the early 1980s when it was thinned- then, it slowed down again. Imagine how big the tree would be if we thinned it again in the 1990’s and 2000’s! And, look how fast it was growing early in its life- so amazing!
They have done a nice job retaining wildlife structures like this snag in one of the larger patch cuts.
Chris is using bridge mats to armor a smushy area along the haul road. These will be removed after the harvest.
The partially cut shelterwood in the red pine- looking down toward Walpole and the River. The snowmobile trail is to the left.
At least for tonight. Mr. Cassarino wanted to let everyone know that it has been cancelled because of the weather. It will be rescheduled and we will let you know as soon as possible. Gives you more time to “study up”! – Lil
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio, Chair; Peggy Pschirrer and Cheryl Mayberry.
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:35 PM in Walpole Town Hall.There was one member of the public present, Mrs. Janet Clough.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel at 6:35 PM. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. These minutes are to remain sealed.
The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 8:09 PM.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $153,284.56 for checks issued January 27, 2023. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. This includes a check for $58,362.50 to Green Site Services for site work at the former Central Plating Brownfields site. The Town will receive a grant reimbursement for this expense.
PAYROLL:
Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending January 21, 2023, in the amount of $32,843.37dated January 27, 2023, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,516.59. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – January 19, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of January 19, 2023, as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – January 19, 2023: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of January 19, 2023, as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Ms. Mayberry moved to acknowledge the following board/committee/board meeting minutes:
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – January 18, 2023
The chair so recognized.
WARRANTS:
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Walpole Water Fee Warrant for $43,830.25. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Walpole Sewer FeeWarrant for $79,430.10. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the North Walpole Sewer Fee Warrant for $61,451.17. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
ABATEMENTS:
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve deny an abatement request formap and lot# 008-066-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve deny an abatement request for map and lot# 030-012-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the abatement request for map and lot # 012-043-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION:
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the solar exemption for map and lot # 010-026-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
CURRENT USE:
Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the current use application for map and lot# 012-067-000. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The owner is adding 3 acres to the 55 acres already in current use on a vacant property.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pending Further Actions: Generators, School and Old North Main Bridges/Culverts, School Street Drainage Project, Phase 3 Power for Industrial Drive and Bensonwood, Houghton Brook Bridge
2023 Draft Warrant Articles: Mr. Dalessio noted that the Selectboard had no say for Articles 1- 3. Mr. Dalessio read Articles 4-14. The Selectboard voted in favor of recommending each article. There was no vote for Article 15. Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard sign the Town Meeting Warrants. Ms. Mayberry seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
Streetlights at Kilburn and Spruce Streets and North Road: Mr. Dalessio is following up with a contact at Liberty Utilities to find a shade to force the light downward for each of these locations.
Procurement Policy: Mr. Dalessio has found 3 or 4 sample policies to review. Ms. Mayberry has a sample from the school district. Mr. Dalessio stated that the Reservoir Dam grant requires a procurement policy. Ms. Mayberry clarified that the change would be adding a section regarding federal funds to the current purchasing policy.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recreation Revolving Fund: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the recreation revolving fund to purchase two pairs of soccer goals for $3,280. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. The purchase was discussed at the Recreation Committee Meeting and approved per Ms. Mayberry.
Town Report Covers: The Selectboard reviewed front cover samples and approved the suggestion for the dedication page. A draft of the back cover design was presented.
E.C. Warmington Letter: The Selectboard acknowledgedreceipt of Executive Councilor Warmington’s letter with the promise that she will visit Walpole.
Avitar Utility Rates for 2023: The Selectboard noted the rate for utility assessment will be $185 per hour paid for Avitar services.
Hazard Mitigation Plan: The Selectboard confirmed that SWRPC will be the contractor for assisting with the update. The HSEM form will be completed online on Friday by Mrs. Downing.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any additional discussion. There was none. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 PM.
Peggy Pschirrer sent the following information. Those on Facebook have probably heard but, for those of us who are not, she wanted to share this good advice. – Lil
The Walpole Police Department has reported an increasing number of calls about potentially rabid animals. Within the past month they have put down a skunk and two fox. In one case a citizen was bitten by a fox. All three animals were behaving erratically and attacking people or other animals. Raccoons and skunks are the most common wild animals to contract rabies but obviously foxes, coyotes and domestic dogs and cats can all contract rabies. Walpole does not have an animal control officer so the Police and/or Fish and Game officers should be called. Frequently the two departments work together. Keep your own animals vaccinated and, on a leash, when outside and do not go near a wild animal acting strangely. Most healthy wild animals will run away from you; if it doesn’t – beware and get away. If you or a child or a pet is bitten, go immediately for medical assistance or take the pet to your veterinarian.
Because recent warmth has softened the soil, the logging machines will NOT be working in Hooper Forest today. The public timber harvest viewing event will NOT take place this afternoon, January 30.
The Walpole Conservation Commission has rescheduled the event for Monday, February 6, at 3 pm, to take advantage of the coming freeze-hardened ground.
As previously planned, participants should meet at the end of the maintained portion of Reservoir Road.
The Walpolean 
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