The Walpolean

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall and via Zoom.  This meeting was being recorded.

Mr. Dalessio called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present:  Peggy Pschirrer was present; Cheryl Mayberry was present; and Steven Dalessio, Chair, was present.  Also present was Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Regina Borden, Recording Secretary. There were no members of the public in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $39,187.12 for checks issued July 8, 2022.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs.Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending July 2, 2022, in the amount of $32,262.56 dated July 8, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,534.97.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry,Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 30, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 30, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs.Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – June 30, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 30, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

• Cemetery Trustees – June 17, 2022;

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – June 21, 2022;

• Planning Board Workshop Minutes – June 28, 2022.

ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION::

MAP and LOT #006-001-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Elderly Tax Exemption for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #006-001-000.  The applicant met the income and asset guidelines.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Permit #2022-25, MAP and LOT #012-055-019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-25 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #012-055-019 to construct a “20’ x 21’ Housing Addition” for a new kitchen.  Seconded by Mrs.Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Permit #2022-26, MAP and LOT #008-107-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-26 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #008-107-000 to “Replace Front Porch with a 70’ x 8’ Porch”.  

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

Permit #2022-27, MAP and LOT #015-017-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-27 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #015-017-001 to add a “24’ x 14’ Prefabricated Shed/ Workshop”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mr. Dalessio recused himself from the vote.

OLD BUSINESS:

Proposed Amendment for Joint Powers Agreement for CPCNH:  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved, That the Town of Walpole Selectboard approves the amendment to Article XVI, Section 2 of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire as presented in the agenda packet for this meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

Pending Further Actions:

Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, Reservoir Dam, Letter of Understanding for 2021 Audit with Vachon Clukay and Company PC:

Reservoir Dam:  Mr. Dalessio reported that under the ARPA money some is available for dams through the Department of Environmental Services (DES).  Fuss & O’Neill wants $6,400 to do the application for Reservoir Dam.  There is no guarantee that the Town will be successful with it.  

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve a Purchase Order for Fuss & O’Neill to do the Reservoir Dam application for $6,400.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms., Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Citizen’s Comment 2022-10:  A letter was received from Bruce & Karen Blanchette who are concerned with a dead Elm tree endangering primary power lines on their Prospect Hill Road property.  Liberty Utilities is not being responsive to a tree limb overhanging a powerline at their property.  Mr. Dalessio asked Mrs. Downing to call Ms. Heather Green from Liberty Utilities to get their attention.  Ms. Mayberry mentioned the Selectboard would like to see a response from Liberty Utilities.    

Whitcomb Park Use for Memorial 5K Race: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email from Andrea Vickers-Sivret regarding a Permit for a 5K Race to be held on Saturday, September 3^rd.  Food trucks will be onsite.  Ms. Mayberry noted that Ms. Vickers-Sivret originally asked Kraig Harlow about this date back on May 29^th.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if this was being privately organized.  She wants to be sure they have insurance for the event.  Ms. Mayberry felt it was privately organized.  The Selectboard had no problems with the race provided they provide the one-day insurance coverage.    

Streetlights:  Mr. Dalessio went out on his own and measured streetlights with a light meter.  By Mr. Merklein’s light, it is certainly different than by other lights.  Mr. Dalessio would like to request that it be turned off.  It does not do anything by the intersection.  The light at the intersection of Old North Main and North Road that bothers Pauline Barnes and Adrian Basora. However, it cannot be turned off.  He took some close-up photos of some lights.  Mr. Dalessio felt he would go to Liberty Utilities himself because Mr. Steve Grenier had volunteered to do the initial work but not follow-up on the complaints.      

Selectboard Office Carpeting:  Mrs. Downing displayed the carpet sample boards that are in the Selectboard Office for viewing.  Monadnock Flooring will be measuring the space for a quote next Wednesday July 13^th.        

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs.Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 6:56 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:10 PM.  

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:10 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:23 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  Mr. Dalessio asked if there was any further discussion.  There was none.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Held over to next week due to SQL database migration issues for AccuFund.

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $33,938.72 dated 7/14/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,882.75

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – July 7, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – July 7, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• North Walpole Village Commissioner’s Meeting – June 28, 2022

• North Walpole Village Commissioner’s Meeting – July 5, 2022

ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION

• Map and Lot# 029-001-000
• Map and Lot# 008-059-000
• Map and Lot# 026-031-000
• Map and Lot# 028-119-000
• Map and Lot# 005-063-000
• Map and Lot# 016-005-MH05

BUILDING PERMITS

• 2022-28, Map and Lot# 022-014-000
• 2022-26, Map and Lot# 019-002-000
• 2022-27, Map and Lot# 005-044-003

OLD BUSINESS

• Citizen’s Comment 2022-10

Pending Further Actions

• Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, Reservoir Dam, Letter of Understanding for 2021 Audit with Vachon Clukay and Company PC

NEW BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

PPolice Drone Policy & Procedures Inquiry

Pool Closure and Lifeguard Payroll

Recreation Revolving Fund Request

Cemetery Deed D501

Ecostar Gold Star Labor & Material Warranty for Town Hall Roof

NH DOT Inspection Meeting of former Arch Bridge

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c)

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With my printer’s vacation schedules I need to have the files to them the night of Thursday, July 21 – just a week away – so you have until then to get busy and send your submissions along. If you have any questions or are interested in advertising, do get in touch with me. Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall and via Zoom.  This meeting was being recorded.

Mr. Dalessio called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present:  Peggy Pschirrer was present; Cheryl Mayberry was present; and Steven Dalessio, Chair, was present.  Also present was Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Regina Borden, Recording Secretary.  There were no members of the public in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Voucher Request for the North Walpole Village District in the amount of $35,692.13 as part of the PILOT payment.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $695,090.13 for checks issued July 1, 2022.  This includes a monthly payment in the amount of $529,226.88 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending June 25, 2022, in the amount of $33,181.41 dated July 01, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,812.83.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

STAFF MEETING – June 16, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of June 16, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 23, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 23, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – June 23, 2022: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 23, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 31, 2022;

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – June 7, 2022;

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – June 14, 2022.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS:

MAP and LOT #003-074-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $1,037.00 to the owner(s) of Map and Lot #003-074-001.  This was corrected to return the overpayment to the correct party.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #008-087-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $5,145.00 to the owner(s) of Map and Lot #008-087-000.  This was due to a double payment.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #029-002-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Veterans’ Tax Credit for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #029-002-000.  A new PA-29 was created for the widow of a veteran.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Permit #2022-23, MAP and LOT #003-007-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit No. 2022-23 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #003-007-001 to construct a “28’ x 14’ Shed”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Permit #2022-24, MAP and LOT #019-050-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit No. 2022-24 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #019-050-000 to add a “421 Sq Ft Roof Mount Solar Array”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Representation Letter to Vachon Clukay & Company PC: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve having Mr. Steven Dalessio, Chair of the Selectboard, sign the Representation Letter to Vachon Clukay & Company PC so they can receive the Town’s audit information.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Tax Payments With Credit/Debit Cards:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email from Cindi Coughlin requesting that they consider allowing use of credit/debit cards to pay taxes.  Mr. Dalessio advised this had been discussed and a decision was made.  Ms. Mayberry mentioned they would have to pay the fees.  Mr. Dalessio felt they would reply to this email by thanking Ms. Coughlin for bringing this to their attention. However, they had recently reviewed this matter and do not intend to reconsider it at this time, but perhaps it would be in the future.      

Pending Further Actions:

Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, Reservoir Dam:

Selectboard Meeting:  Mr. Dalessio announced that they would be meeting on July 20^th at 2:00 PM in EE Houghton’s officespace to discuss infrastructure projects and funding.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Letter of Understanding for 2021 Audit with Vachon Clukayand Company PC:  This letter is to start the 2021 audit.  Ms. Mayberry feels there should be a time frame mentioned in the letter.  

Proposed Amendment for Joint Powers Agreement for CPCNH:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that CPCNH is asking us to amend their bylaws.  Currently they can only amend anything they have written at their annual meeting. They would like to have the opportunity to amend documents at any meeting they have.  Mr. Paul Looney is our representative.  We would have to agree to that amendment as a Town.  Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry agreed.  Mrs. Pschirrer can have this amendment written up properly for signatures next week.

Old Home Days: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from David Edkins of the 2022 Walpole Old Home DaysCommittee.  Their participation was instrumental in making the event the smashing success that it was.  They look forward to working with the Selectboard in the future to make the 2025 Old Home Days an even greater success.

2022 Spring Warrant Receivables Update:  Vicki Gohl had submitted an email providing updated figures for the 2022 Spring Property Tax Warrant.  She will be in the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office Friday from 10-12 to process any additional drop offs and whatever is in tomorrow’s mail.  Friday is the due date.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 6:56 PM. 

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:10 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 30, 2022, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Recreation Department:  Ms. Mayberry reported that the pool had to be closed earlier today because of the chemicals.  Stephanie is working at the pool now trying to get it open tomorrow.  

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 7:12 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall and via Zoom

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $39,187.12 for checks issued 7/08/2022

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $32,262.56 dated 7/08/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,534.97

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – June 30, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – June 30, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Cemetery Trustees – June 17, 2022
• North Walpole Village Commissioner’s Meeting – June 21, 2022
• Planning Board Workshop Minutes – June 28, 2022

ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION

• Map and Lot# 006-001-000

BUILDING PERMITS

• 2022-25, Map and Lot# 012-055-019
• 2022-26, Map and Lot# 008-107-000
• 2022-27, Map and Lot# 015-017-001

OLD BUSINESS

• Proposed Amendment for Joint Powers Agreement for CPCNH

Pending Further Actions

• Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, Reservoir Dam, Letter of Understanding for 2021 Audit with Vachon Clukay and Company PC

NEW BUSINESS

• Citizen’s Comment 2022-10
• Whitcomb Park Use for Memorial 5K Race
• Selectboard Office Carpeting

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

• Hooper Trustees Meeting – June 23, 2022

HOOPER TRUSTEES NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS

SELECTBOARD MEETING – continued

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (a)

7:00 PM Town Hall

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed.

Minutes: Review minutes of the regular June meeting and June workshop meeting.

Public Hearings:

Continued from June.

No 1. Subdivision: one lot into two lots: Barnett View Rev Trust, 24 Barnett Hill Road, Wendy Boulanger & Neil Levesque trustees, Town Map 9, Lot 46, rural/agricultural district. Awaiting letter from Town Counsel Jeremy Hockensmith in answer to the letter from the applicants’ attorney Barry Faulkner.

No. 2. Lot Line Adjustment: Amy Howard and Roman Sanchez, Colonial Drive and David Howard, Old North Main Street, Town Map 21, Lots 41 and 41-1, Residential B.

No. 3. Lot Line Adjustment Dale E. Woodward and Bonita S. Wood and Dan and Heather Ferland, a portion of14 Flat Street, Map 19, Lot 53-0 and Map 19, Lot 53-1.1

Final additions, corrections of four sections of the updating of the Master Plan – Land Use Analysis, Economic Development, Community Facilities and Services, Historical and Recreational Resources.

Next Meeting is August 9, 2022.

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Walpole Town Hall and via Zoom.  This meeting was being recorded.

Mr. Dalessio called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present:  Peggy Pschirrer was present; Cheryl Mayberry was present; and Steven Dalessio, Chair, was present.  Also present was Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Regina Borden, Recording Secretary.  There were no members of the public in attendance.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending June 18, 2022, in the amount of $31,294.66 dated June 24, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,476.40.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

There was no Accounts Payable Check Register this week.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 16, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 16, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – June 16, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 16, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the following Committee reports:

• Library Trustees Meeting – May 10, 2022;
• Library Trustees Meeting – June 14, 2022;
• Planning Board Meeting – June 14, 2022.

PROPERTY TAX REFUND:

MAP and LOT #003-074-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #003-074-001 in the amount of $1,037.00.  This is due to a payment from escrow of the prior owner.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

MAP and LOT #027-005-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #027-005-000.  This lot is located off of Route 12 that borders Charlestown.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.   

OLD BUSINESS:

Purchase Order for Tree Work on the Common:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Purchase Order #310813 for Hartmann Tree & Garden LLC for “Pruning, dead wood removal and 3 trees removed w/stump grinding for the not to exceed amount of $14,350.00.  ($4,735 to be billed for 3 tree removals / Remainder to be billed once work is completed.  Funding from Quinton Fund – an expendable Trust Fund).  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.   

Police Detail & General Fund Transfer:  Mr. Rich Kreissle reported that a recent analysis of 2022 police details revealed that $2,274.30 was transferred from the General Fund to the police revolving fund in error.  These invoices included charges for the use of outside police agencies.  He is requesting permission from the Treasurer to issue a bank check made out to the Town from the Police Revolving Fund to be deposited into the Town’s General Fund.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to transfer $2,274.30 from the Police Revolving Fund to the General Fund based on a recent analysis of 2022 police details.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Ruggiero Processing Facility Application Update:  The Department of Environmental Services (DES) issued a letter to Rob Hitchcock, Engineer, SVE Associates, with a copy to the Town of Walpole, advising that the DES was unable to process the application for Type 1-B Permit Modification – Increase Weekly Capacity – Initial application received June 6, 2022.  This request may be submitted through a Type 1-A permit modification application.

Pending Further Actions:

Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood

Mr. Dalessio reported that the Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) short application submitted by Fuss & O’Neill for Reservoir Dam funding is being considered but not approved. The Town was encouraged to submit a full application. The Cost Benefit Analysis will cost $20,000. The grant request would be for $500,000.

There are only two options per Mr. Dalessio. They are to take the dam down or to try to expand the bank. Since the dam has a high recreational value to the Town, we should consider trying to repair it first.

His suggestion is to use ARPA money and move forward with it to a maximum of $20,000.  If they realize it will not be successful, they will stop.  They have to agree tonight as to whether they want to continue with the application.  Mrs. Pschirrer does not believe they have a choice except to go ahead with the project. 

Mr. Dalessio had a spreadsheet that was done by Mr. Leo Smith that shows all the different projects going on right now.  One column has potential funding sources.  Whether they submit to each source or not is a different story.  Its purpose is to show the scope of ongoing projects.  It is a considerable amount of “stuff”.  He would say the FEMA work is their priority.  The Vilas Bridge is already on there.  The Police Station Project is on this list.  The Fire Department building is on that list but because it is for their district. It will be pulled off this list.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned they are doing very well as far as applications go.  It is important to get all the terminology done right.  On Tuesday Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Mike Rau met with representatives from various agencies. They all have different umbrellas.  Focus areas are School Street, Butternut Brook and Mad Brook.  School Street includes all the way down to Main Street.  Mad Brook area is all the way down to the Main Street Bridge and a little beyond.  They have been talking to the agencies about what needs to be done and submitted.  They need hydraulic analysis done on every single project; the cost is high.  Fuss & O’Neill may have over-scoped the project so they will go back to do a reduced scope of work.  Mr. Dalessio will have an article in the July Clarion on where they are with the projects.  A lot of work is going on.  Mr. Dalessio gave Mr. Mike Rau a lot of credit for keeping all the information and documents submitted correctly.  He has done a great job.

NEW BUSINESS:

Recreation Department – Pool:  Ms. Mayberry mentioned that the Certificate of Insurance for the Brattleboro Swim Team was received.  They will be using the pool. There will be bathroom access while the floor work is being done.  This year they advertised “free” swim during the Old Home Days even though there probably was a $1.00 charge in past years. 

Old Home Days:  The Selectboard looked over the schedule for the Old Home Days events, parade and fireworks.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:04 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:18 PM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (b) Hiring.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:18 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:22 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 23, 2022, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

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 7:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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

Staff Present:                Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Richard Kreissle (Administrator of Finance); Kraig Harlow (Recreation Director); Jane Malmberg (Library Director); Meghan Hansson (Town Clerk/Tax Collector)

Excused:           Justin Sanctuary (Police Chief); Ben Hoy (Recycling Director); Michael Rau (Road Agent/Highway Director); Helen Dalbeck (Hooper Institute Executive Director)

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Staff Meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall and via Zoom.  This meeting was being recorded.

Walpole Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office:  Mrs. Meghan Hansson had submitted the following report dated June 16, 2022:

• Since last month (mid-May), the Town Clerk collected over $86,500 dollars, $65,428 of which belongs to the Town.
• Since our last meeting, they have registered 429 vehicles and 26 boats.  During the month of May 105 registrations were done online.  Also, 9 dogs had their licenses renewed online.  Attached is a monthly plot of registrations per month for the last two years.  They are only halfway through June; so, the June number (see green line) will continue to rise.
• So far this year (5 months), they have conducted $143,644 worth of business online….676 vehicle registrations, 62 dogs, and 8 vital records.
• Her Deputy, Vicki Gohl, and she each attended a one-day regional training session through the NH City and Town Clerk Association.  Speakers were from various State departments relevant to areas of clerk work, such as the head of the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Secretary of State.
• The filing period is over for State Representatives.  Walpole had two people file their candidacy.
• Taxes collected to date on the Spring Warrant amount to approximately $1,668,000.  This is just under one third of the warrant.  No major mortgage companies have paid yet.
• No properties were deeded this year.
• There are $62,812 worth of liens on the 2020 warrants…15 owners, 17 parcels.
• There are $103,149 worth of liens on the 2021 warrants…29 owner, 36 parcels.

Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Walpole usually collects about 98% of their tax monies.  Mrs. Hansson has been trying to keep an inventory of supplies such as license plates, etc.  Keeping a spreadsheet has been a help.  Some towns have been running short and have been unable to register boats and campers.  

Walpole Town Library:  Mrs. Jane Malmberg presented the following June 2022 Report.

Building:

Doug Phelps sent in a proposal for the chimney work.  She sent a copy of this to the members of the building repair sub-committee.  It was decided that she will follow up with Doug this week.

There has been a delay in starting work on their front door due to unavailability of the person contracted to make the door.

They have received the AED unit and six of their staff members, along with Jean Kobeski, have had CPR/AED training and are now certified.

Collection:

Julie has been working on packaging some of their older STEM kits and some of the new STEM materials she received into circulating kits.

They have begun to switchover of our fiction/nonfiction collection.  They hope to be finished this week.

Friends:

The Friends are planning to continue their plant sale at the Reuse Center through the summer at least.  They have started sorting books for the book sale the last weekend of October.  Dates/times for the public to donate books will be in August.

Policy:

She has drafted a policy for library programs to include a procedure/form for any challenges to a program.  She has also drafted some guidelines for volunteers.  She has sent these drafts along with their collection development and material challenge procedure/form to the town so that their attorney can look them over.  She will then send the new drafts to the library BOT for edits/approval.

Programming:

Their summer reading plans have been firmed up and sign-up starts on Saturday, June 18^th.  The program will run through July 30^th.

Monthly Library Statistics – Bridge Memorial Library and the North Walpole Library are available in the Selectboard Office.

Finance Office:  Mr. Richard Kreissle submitted his report dated June 16, 2022.

• 2^nd Quarter’s benefit hours statements will be issued after the week ending 6/25/22.

For those employees whose vacation hours are greater than 80, he is including a note that they must be 80 or less hours at year end. Otherwise, they’ll lose those excess hours.

• Performed account analyses of key accounts.
• Started to upload documents for the 2021 audit.
• Completed an annual expenditure report involving the Brownfield Grant (SF 425).  Next step is to figure out how to load it up to the EPA’s portal;
• Submitted monthly report to department managers;
• Refined the monthly Hooper Cash Flow report submitted to the Hooper Trustees’ report.

Mrs. Pschirrer referenced the Brownfield Grant in that Mr. Steve Rickerich asked to be copied on all documents that are being sent to Mr. Steve Dyer.    

Mr. Dalessio pointed out that it is important for employees to look at the 2^nd Quarter’s benefit hours’ statement to make sure they agree with the figures.  It is the responsibility of the employees to check it.

Walpole Recreation:  Mr. Kraig Harlow presented his report dated June 16, 2022.

Pool:

• The pool should be opening on June 15^th and will host Walpole School for their annual field day and open to the public the weekend of June 17^th;
• The pool repair process will begin in the fall and carry over into 2023;
• Stephanie is actively seeking to hire new lifeguards; they have seven (7) lifeguards returning.  They would like to hire one (1) more.

Pool House:

• Gerald’s Painting from Bellows Falls, VT painted the inside of the pool house for the cost of $2,000.
• Associated Concrete Coatings LLC will be adding a non-slip concrete surface (duraflex) the week of July 11^th at the price of $15,450.
• Walpole Recreation will be paying for these repairs through the warrant article we received for this year.

Basketball/Tennis Courts Repairs:

• Brad Nash painted the light poles down at the park;
• Mark Houghton will be down at the park to install the new LED lights for summer basketball;
• Recreation committee member, Brian Beckwith sanded and stained the picnic tables at the park to help preserve them;
• Both the tennis shed and equipment shed were painted this year.

Summer Basketball:

• Summer Basketball signups begin June 19^th at 6pm and will happen every Thursday for the next eight weeks with practices scheduled around the coaches time;
• They have four companies sponsoring teams: Lathan Electric, Cold River Materials; Bowman Dental, Chroma Technology;
• The program had 74 children sign-up for this program which generated roughly $1850 in revenue;
• They are looking to add both the junior basketball program which will be grades K-1 weekly practice and a 2-4 weekly practice and game.

Community Events:

• They held their first movie night at North Walpole Park, which showed Space Jam: A New Legacy;
• Roughly 70 members from the surrounding communities came out to watch the film;
• The North Walpole Fire & Rescue offered free cotton candy for the community;
• Diane Harty gave out free popcorn, water and candy for attendees;
• Their next movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog and was sponsored by Hubbard’s.

Selectboard Office:  Mrs. Sarah Downing submitted this report dated June 16, 2022.

Old Home Days (June 22-26):

The Selectboard Office is sponsoring a “Rest Area” on the Common to the north of the gazebo on Saturday, June 26^th.  The Rest Area will feature antique wooden chairs/benches from the Town Hall for seating and free cups of water.  It will be a covered space for people to get out of the weather and to stay hydrated.  The wooden chairs and benches will be sold by donation with the proceeds being used towards purchasing replacement trees for the Common.

Thank you to Town departments who are supporting and participating in Old Home Days (OHD) such as the Highway, Police and Recreation Departments along with the Hooper Institute.  The Recreation Department will have free swimming.  The Selectboard will be in the parade and at various events.

Facilities Update:

A new “Silent Knight” Fire Alarm is to be installed in the Town Hall between June 22-24^th by Countryside Alarm.  The old fire alarm system has an old DOS operating system, and its operation life was shortened when it was hit by lightning.  The new fire alarm system will also resolve a noise and phone line issues in the Town Hall offices.

The Selectboard Office paint colors for walls and trim have been chosen.  During the summer when windows can be opened, Brad Nash will be painting the 4 rooms that comprised the Selectboard Office.  There will be wall repair, reorganizing, new rug flooring installed and other updates/repairs occurring during the process.  In May, the office received at no cost, three used but high-quality desk chairs through Cheshire County contacts.  They also received free dividers that are currently at the High Street Garage. 

Assessing:

The 2022 Property Revaluation process continues.  The field rep from Avitar visited properties in early June to finalize sales information.  In the late summer, property owners will receive letter with updated assessed values.  The opportunity to discuss assessments with an Avitar assessor will be done through scheduled phone calls.

Walpole Highway Department:  Mr. Rau was unable to attend this meeting but had submitted the following June 2022 report.

• Lines were painted in Walpole on Main Street, North Road, Wentworth Road, Old Keene Road, Watkins Hill Road, County Road, Maple Grove Road, March Hill Road, Barnett Hill Road, Valley Road, and Drewsville Road.
• Culverts were replaced on Hillside Acres Road as part of flood repairs as well as preparation for paving.
• Potholes throughout town have been filled with the use of the new asphalt hot box.  With the use of this equipment, they can use cheaper materials, less trips to the plant, and less waste of materials.
• 2021 Flood repairs continue.

Walpole Recycling Staff Meeting Report June:  Mr. Ben Hoy was unable to attend this meeting but had submitted this report. 

• New Paper shredder is up and running at Walpole Recycling!  The paper shredder is located near the cash register and scale.  Employees of Walpole recycling will perform shredding service for the public.  Shredding paper is .25 cents per pound, cash or check made out to the Town of Walpole.  Paper shredding only, no plastic inserts or bindings please.
• Their horizontal (cardboard) baler and compactor have been serviced by Recycling Mechanical.  The (trash) compactor was purchased in 1997, and could use replacement in the coming years.
• Town of Walpole plastic trash bags are projected to be ready for delivery on September 7^th.  He placed the order in March, which highlights the production, staffing, and trucking issues facing the plastic manufacturing industry.
• Friends of the Walpole Library helped create a new garden in front of the Reuse Center.  They have plants for sale at the Reuse Center to benefit the Friends of the Walpole Library.

Hooper Institute:  Mrs. Helen Dalbeck was unable to attend this meeting but had submitted this June 16, 2022, report.

School Programs and School Gardens:  Composting, soil prep, garden planning, weeding, planting and prepping for summer and fall crops.  In grade 2, the students designed unique and original farms and created beautiful books for an Author’s Tea.  Becky Whippie provided all of the refreshments using popcorn, rhubarb, herbs and blueberries from the Hooper’s school gardens.  It was a really fun celebration.  Watershed studies and river mapping in 6^th grade culminated in a one day canoe trip on the Connecticut River.  The weather kept them off the river for day two.  They will meet one more time to review the year.  The 5^th grade wrapped up with studying stream salamanders, migrating fish, fish anatomy and having both a Mill Pond field trip and a Village Cemetery white oak tree tour.  The 5^th grade also had a final garden day transplanting herbs and flowers for the summer CSA.

Summer Camps:  Registrations are now in.  Woodworking Camp has 11 students (July 18-21) and the other camps; Summer Day Camp (Week 1, 17 1^st and 2^nd grade and Week 2, 11 3^rd and 4^th grade).  Adventure Camp has one session only (July 5-8, 9 students 5^th – 8^th grade).  They have a few stragglers so numbers will go up a bit in the week to come.

High School Work Program:  Students were interviewed and five accepted into the summer program.  Paperwork is mostly in.  Next step is meeting with their new mentor.  The work sites are Malnati Farm, Walpole Veterinary Clinic, Alyson’s Orchard, Walpole Recycling Center and two Hooper Institute Day Camps.

Outreach and Marketing:  May and June Clarion submissions plus many Facebook posts; monthly school newsletter, posters for May and June events plus fundraising.  She presented at the May 18 “Women of Walpole” meeting, which felt like local outreach at its best.  Next big day is June 25, Old Home Days on the Common.

Walpole Community Garden:  There are 16 members and 43 beds in the community garden.  The group has decided to also have a tent at OHD, for outreach and exposure plus to support the Hooper mission and programs.  Membership fees are mostly in and the beds are looking good.

Administration:  Ann Monette attended their June Board meeting to try them out.  Ann is a longtime community gardener.  Seth Andrews joined them in May.

Special Events, Programs, and Friends GL Hooper’s Birthday Party was on Saturday, May 14.  It was a small but sweet gathering.  Bill Perron (George) gave a really nice speech; the two teams of Morris dancers were really fun, lots of singing, crown making and cake!  Thanks to all the bakers and flower donations, both of which helped make the day special.

The Flower CSA subscription forms are being organized and were publicized in June Clarion (plus posters).  She has eight subscriptions promised and she plans on selling 10, at $120 each for the season.  She is looking for some helpers on Friday mornings to cut and prep flowers and create the bouquets.

Development/Fundraising:  This is “The Year of the Hooper Institute”.  After a town wide mailing, donations have been made.  They have received $25,000 from The Walpole Foundation and two garden grants for $750.  So far, the Hooper Birthday Fund has received $44,700.  All large donor appeals have been mailed.  Two foundation letters are submitted.  She will continue to raise funds beyond the birthday fund and Old Home Days Alumni Tent with the 2^nd Annual Fall Festival, a Fall Annual Appeal, Giving Tuesday and an end of the year push for donations.

Other News:  The new Hooper Institute logo cloth tote bags have arrived, yours for a $20 donation.

The Year of the Hooper Institute: 2022 Calendar

February-Winter Fun Day 2/12/22 plus kick off of GH Hooper Birthday Fundraising Campaign.

April-Earth Day Celebration at the Hooper 4/23/22 9-10 am Woods Walk 10am – 12pm Crafting for Old

Home Day Alumni Tent; Opening Day Walpole Community Garden 1 pm 4/23/22;

Staff Meeting –June 16, 2022- Page 6

May – George Hooper Birthday Party 5/14/21 11am – 1 pm. Parking at the Watkins Inn and Tavern.

June-Birthday campaign will continue into July; Old Home Days Hooper Institute Alumni Display on June 25, Town Common; 6^th grade River Trip (June 10 only); 2 weeks Hooper Day Camp and 1 week Adventure Camp (overflow into July).

July- High Summer School Work Program; 1 week Woodworking Camp; 6 weeks Flower Bouquet CSA begins:  Presentation Night for HS Work Program (July 27, 7 pm) and Hooper Scholarship Recipients;

August – High School Work Program, Flower CSA;

September – Flower CSA ends; 2^nd Annual Fall Festival (September 24) kicks off their Annual Giving Appeal;

October –Garlic Saturday; Walpole Community Garden Closing Day and Gathering;

November – Thanksgiving Farmers Market; GIVING TUESDAY;

December –Wreath-making Workshops, End of Year Appeal.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Dalessio thanked everyone for attending this Staff Meeting.  He adjourned the meeting at 5:52 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Starting at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall and via Zoom

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Voucher Request for North Walpole Village District
• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $695,090.13 for checks issued 7/01/2022

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $33,181.41dated 7/01/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,812.83

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Staff Meeting – June 16, 2022
• Selectboard Meeting – June 23, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – June 23, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• North Walpole Village Commissioners’ Meeting – May 31, 2022

• North Walpole Village Commissioner’s Meeting – June 7, 2022

• North Walpole Village Commissioner’s Meeting – June 14, 2022

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS

VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT

• Map and Lot# 029-002-000

BUILDING PERMITS

• 2022-23, Map and Lot# 003-007-001
• 2022-24, Map and Lot# 019-050-000

OLD BUSINESS

• Representation Letter to Vachon Clukay & Company PC

Pending Further Actions

• Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, Reservoir Dam

NEW BUSINESS

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS: RSA 91-A:3 II (c)