The Walpolean

JULY 2022 CLARION — CLOSING DATE — JUNE 22

The last time I used the term “Baker’s Week” I was not sure, but I checked, and according to the Urban Dictionary, this is your “Bakers’s Week”– eight day notice prior to the closing date for the July issue of the CLARION on June 22, Wednesday next week.

I have completed some writing, and two other inputs have arrived. You are all busy getting ready and excited for Old Home Days (OHD) I hope. The full OHD schedule is the centerfold in the June CLARION, but you can also see it by CLICKING THIS LINK.

My book, DID YOU KNOW THAT… EXPLORATIONS INTO WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORY is at the bindery, and should be ready to be released on Saturday, June 25. You will get more notification and details on how to get your copy of the limited printing.

If you have any questions, or would like to place an advertisement to reach the almost 2,000 addresses the CLARION is mailed to (not to mention the world-wide reach on-line), please contact me. 

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Present:  Amy Howard (Chair), Kathy Nerrie (Treasurer), Gail LaHaise, Susan Johnson, Bill Ranauro, Tim Lester, Sarah Mann, Erin Bowen, Jean Kobeski (Recording Secretary), Jane Malmberg (Library Director)

Approval of Minutes: Tim moved to accept the May 10, 2022 minutes as written.  Gail seconded, and all voted to approve.

Treasurer’s Report:  Kathy noted that money for the new AED both received and spent appear on their own lines of the report since they are not part of the original budget. Amy noticed we are light on spending.  Jane said spending would increase during the summer on programming. She also said she is ordering more books more frequently.

Amy questioned whether we should ask Jennifer Burr for an invoice at the half-year mark.  Kathy didn’t think it was necessary.  Even though the sheet does not indicate payment to her, the D. Rising account reflects what is left after paying her. 

Bills:  Jane reported that she has renewed some of the museum passes.  Bill asked for which places we have passes;  Jane listed the museums and theater groups.  Gail moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Bills.  Amy seconded, and all voted to approve.

Old Business

Logo/Branding Work:  Sarah reported that the committee received the first round of concepts late last week from Jan, and the committee met yesterday afternoon to discuss them.  Next step is to meet with Jan to discuss revisions.  There is nothing to show the trustees yet but the committee will probably have some email options to send to the board for feedback (optional), since there will not be another trustees meeting until September.

North Walpole Lease:  The lease is all set, as is the Certificate of Insurance.

Old Home Days:  Jane sent around a sign-up sheet for trustees to help at the table on the common on Saturday of Old Home Days. She said she was looking for a shade tent;  Amy offered her two 9’ umbrellas.  Bill asked where the set-up crew should meet, and Jane instructed them to meet at the library. She told Jean she would send her an email regarding practice for the parade.

New Business

Policy Changes:  Jane stated the new policy changes have been sent to the town attorney for review. Jane also drafted a programming policy and set of volunteer guidelines, which were also sent for review.

Book Repeatedly Being Moved:  The trustees discussed the frequent placement of an adult non-fiction book on the display table in the children’s room.  Based on the circumstances it is clearly intentional.  Both the library and the trustees want to avoid escalating this issue or involving authorities, so the trustees proposed options for engaging the patron who is doing this in a more productive manner.

Operations:  Jane said numbers in North Walpole look very good. She said the staff is getting ready for the summer reading program.  Signs for the Geocaching program have been displayed in town.  The beekeeping program is this Saturday.  The Tiny Creatures program is scheduled for the kick-off on Tuesday, and they are ready to begin “Read to a Dog” next week.

Jane and the staff are 3/4 of the way finished switching the fiction and non-fiction collections. Some patrons have already expressed pleasure at being able to easily browse the fiction collection again.

Buildings and Grounds: 

Front Door:  Tim reports they are waiting for work to begin on the door.  Mark’s subcontractor from Maine still needs to come to Walpole to look at the door and gather specs.

Chimney:  There was a discussion about the work on the chimney and whether to take down the chimney or not. A potential contractor has stated that he doesn’t think that would be necessary.  Kathy suggested that he call Barry Bellows to get the history of the work done during the renovation.  Tim said he does not think we should wait till we reconvene in September to make decisions about this, especially because repair work needs to be done on the ceiling, as well.  The trustees agreed. The chimney subcommittee, Amy, Tim, and Bill, will continue to work during the summer and contact the trustees via email about progress or to vote.

We have the $40,000 warrant money, minus the cost of the door, to complete this project. It was asked what would happen to the money if we don’t spend it all. It goes back to the town general fund.  In other words, we lose what we don’t use.

Signs:  There was a lengthy discussion about what type of sign we want for the front of the library.  Tim showed a new example online of a letter board type of sign.  Do we want a two-sided sign or two signs?  Do we want the wooden posts and a top with the logo encasing the letter board sign? Kathy reminded the group that they previously decided to contact Peter Poanessa of Signworx to explain our needs and ask what he could do for us.  Bill said that, since this is a one-time purchase, we should do it right and have something attractive outside the library.  Tim asked if anyone could draw an example of what we want to present to Poanessa or other prospective sign makers. Sarah said she could do that.

It was suggested that we have just a sign with library hours and no events listed.  Perhaps another type of sign could be put on the porch with programs.  Kathy suggested hanging a small letter board sign on the library by the front door with hours posted on it.  That way the larger sign on the grounds could announce events.  One 4’ sign would be large enough; no need for two signs.

So, it was decided to buy the small sign to hang on the on the building next to the front door to show hours and send Signworx a mock-up of the larger sign.

Technology:  Jane explained the subscription to Universal Class is due to expire.  She said it is very popular with patrons and wants to renew it for $1000.  The trustee agreed to the renewal.

Friends of the Library:  The plant sale is going well at the reuse center.

Jane said the Friends are now sorting books for the book sale by the chicken coop. They could use help. Bevin Mitchell and Jana Sellarole are heading up the effort.  The public book drop-off will be in August and the sale at the end of October.

Adjournment: Gail moved to adjourn the meeting.  Erin seconded the motion.  Amy adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.

The next meeting will be September 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Kobeski, Recording Secretary ** These minutes are in draft form until approved at the September 13, 2022 meeting

Minutes for the Regular Hybrid Meeting of the

Walpole Conservation Commission

Monday, June 6, 2022

Members Present: Alicia Flammia, John Peska, France Menk, Peter Palmiotto,

            Lewis Shelley, Laura Hayes

Members Absent:  Steven Dumont

Seating of Alternates:  Kara Dexter, Gary Speed

Visitors Present:  Wendy and Will Grossman

Call to Order:  Alicia called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

Review and Approval of Minutes:  Laura moved to accept the minutes of the 5/2/22 meeting

             as written;  Peter seconded, and all voted in favor.  Motion passed.

Public Business

Report from Chair:  Alicia received an email from Holly Gowdy informing the Commission about concerns on the Ballam Farm.  There have been two washouts, which they believe resulted from heavy rains in July last year.  They are working with the NRCS on this issue so they will receive partial funding from the USDA to address them. 

One washout runs down from the bank into the river from the field furthest to the west.  The second is in the central field near the lane that separates Ballam Farm from Malnati’s farm land. When Christian Gowdy and an engineer from NRCS were looking at this one, they observed that it reoccurs.  They looked at it in relation to the town well and wondered if it there is some sort of issue with the underground pipes.  They have asked Mark Houghton to take a look at this. Holly stated they don’t want to spend government monies only to have another washout occur because of an underground pipe failure.

Correspondence:  John reported the following correspondences:

            • The Connecticut River Conservancy has started their spring donation drive. 

            • There is information about federal infrastructure money that might be used for well

              systems and the water system here in downtown.

            • There are NH Charitable Foundation publications. 

            • The State of NH Project Administrators Authorization arrived for Wendy Grossman.

Treasurer’s Report:    Conservation:  $190,304.17

                                              Forestry:  $23,237.14

                                       Walker Road:  $2,140.31

New Business:  Alicia received an email from Julie Rios at the library regarding a patron from Applewood who would like to address the Commission about sponsoring another community garden at another location in town. She stated the issues with the current garden at the Hooper Institute are accessibility and cost. The patron was unable to attend the meeting tonight but will write her proposal in an email and send it to the Commission for discussion.

Old Business

Wendy Grossman:  RTP Grant Application and Match:  Last year the WCC offered support and $20,000 match money for the application and approval of a Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant.  It was to have been for a $100,000 project.  The Bureau of Trails approved a scaled-back $55,000 project, which would have required an $11,000 match.  Recently the grant funds for use in 2022 became unavailable;  the County, with whom they had worked on the grant application, and the Town of Walpole could not agree on how to implement the grant together.  The matching funds approved by the Commission last year will not be used.  The current plan is to resubmit a RTP grant application by June 17, directly and solely from the Town of Walpole, to fund the scaled-back project work in 2023.  Wendy Grossman was authorized to serve as Project Administrator. Wendy distributed a map of the locations on the Rail Trail to be addressed, as well as photos of those areas.  She explained the work to be done.

At the meeting Wendy requested that the Conservation Commission approve up to $15,000 from the Fanny Mason Trust in matching funds, which can be adjusted later to reflect volunteer labor and any non-cash match contributions to the project. Along with the money match, she would need a signed Landowner Permission Form for Fanny Mason Forest, a $25 fee, payable to the Treasurer, State of NH, for a new Natural Heritage Review to assess and mitigate impact on wildlife and plants, and a Letter of Support.

Laura made a motion to approve up to $15,000 match money for the RTP grant.  France seconded, and all voted in favor.  Lew Shelley recused himself from the voting. The motion  carried.

The Selectboard will write a Letter of Support and Alicia will write a letter authorizing the matching funds. She will also write a Letter of Support.  Wendy will send her information to include in the letter as well as the form to sign, giving permission to work on the parking lot in Fanny Mason.

John moved to approve $25 from the Conservation Savings Account for the Natural Heritage Review.  France seconded, and all voted to approve the money.

Hubbard Property:  Peggy stated she had a meeting with Dale Hubbard to discuss the use of his property behind the barn. Hikers, bikers, and snowmobilers use it, and he would like this arrangement to continue.  He keeps the land cleared for this purpose. Wendy stated she does not know where that trail goes.  Peggy said as soon as Dale returns from Tulsa, they plan to walk the trail and she invited the Grossmans to accompany them.  Wendy asked about ownership of the property.  Peggy stated that Dale’s sons, Michael and Levi, are the owners and will be the contacts.  Peggy said they would draw up a document stating that this land may be used by hikers, etc. Wendy proposed making signs directing hikers to the trail.

Laura asked for clarification of the land use.  She said people are using the Hubbard land because the Rail Trail there is too wet.  Will the grant address this issue?  Wendy said that site is not included In the current grant project, but could be in the future.  Hubbard wants people to use his land instead of the Rail Trail, which is owned by the state. Lew reminded the membership that the Rail Trail corridor is always there to go back to. Think of this as a  temporary shift in what the Rail Trail corridor looks like. Peggy agreed, stating rail trail corridors often shift for a variety of reasons.

Special Use Permit and Brush Hogging:  Wendy reports that they have found a way to legally brush hog the Rail Trail in Walpole.  The Town of Walpole can apply for and get a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the season from the Bureau of Trails (BOT).  She believes any contractors the Town of Walpole hires can be covered under the town’s SUP.  Swanzey is doing rail trail maintenance this year year under a SUP.  The following items are required for application:

                        • A completed SUP application form signed by an authorized person from the town.

                        • $100 application fee made out to Treasurer, State of NH

                        • A Certificate of Insurance

With France’s help, Will and Wendy have looked at brush hogging contractors. Will explained they have looked at various options, including doing the work themselves. They have talked to Mark Houghton and Mike Hubbard for pricing. A lengthy discussion ensued about availability of contractors, insurance, size of crews, etc. Trail volunteers need to clear the trail of major obstacles, such as downed trees.  Chainsaws will be needed.  Lew stated that to do chain saw work on state property, the worker must be certified by the state.  He said he is certified and is willing to do that work. Lew asked if the SUP authorizes access to the trail by ATV or tractor. It would make going in with a chainsaw much easier so he wouldn’t have to hike in with a chainsaw.  Wendy will include that in the permit application.

France moved to authorize up to $800 for brush hogging and $100 for the Special Use Permit (to be signed by the Selectboard) to be paid for from Trail Expenses in the budget, as well as line items not regularly used. Peter seconded and all voted to approve the motion.

Alicia suggested that, whichever contractor is available should be hired to do the work. “Get it done.”

John returned to the topic of the grant and asked about culverts. How many and will they need a permit for it? They will need only one new culvert;  others will be cleaned out.  As part of the  grant application, the BOT wants information about culverts and the Grossmans can include detailed specifications they have already received from the state.

Kara thanked the Grossmans for all the work they have done.

Other Business

Easement Monitoring Subcommittee:  Alicia has offered to be on that committee;  Peter joined her.  Laura said she could help when she can, when she has time.  Perhaps Sam, who is not here tonight, would want to do this as well. Alicia will send out some emails later in the month to get the process started.

Trail Subcommittee Report: Lew reports there will be a workshop on June 18th at Mill Pond, possibly 9-12.  He will send out an email with final plans.  He also reported that the trail maps are in the shelving unit in Town Hall.

Reservoir Dam:  No report

Other:

Kara stated she read the 2/6/20 selectboard minutes and discovered that the Commission is able to have three alternates in addition to the seven commissioners.

Peter presented 20 copies of the the conservation maps in addition to the large one. Cheryl took the large map to Town Hall to be framed and hung. Peter is now working on a zoning map.

Peter will send a letter of condolence to the Britton Family on behalf of the Commission.

Lew stated the Planning Board has requested the trail data that was used to produce the maps for their master plan.  Lew will provide that information.

Alicia adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.

The next meeting will be virtual on Monday, July 11, 2022

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Kobeski, Recording Secretary

** These minutes are in draft form until approved at the July 11, 2022 meeting.

I told Stephanie that I would love to help her out but I sold my car. How about you? – Lil

Do you have a cool car? An awesome truck? Your first set of wheels? Why not bring it to the Old Home Day Parade on June 25?  Register at the Walpole Elementary School between 8:30 and 9:30am. Show it off in the parade and then park it on the Historical Society lawn so others can admire. It does not need to be a rare or expensive vehicle, it just needs to be special to YOU!

If you are willing to chauffeur one of our VIP’s even better!!!

Steph Vose

Smallcroft@gmail.com

text 603-762-7367

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.  Regina Borden, Recording Secretary, is via Zoom.  There were three members of the public in attendance:  Wendy Grossman, Will Grossman and Jan Galloway-Leclerc, Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

OLD BUSINESS:

NH Bureau of Trails’ 2022 Special Use Permit Application:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the 2022 Special Use Permit Application and to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign this document.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Cheshire Rail Trail Rehabilitation Grant- Letter of Support:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the Grossmans and Mr. Dumont will keep the town apprised of progress on this project.  Wendy Grossman will serve as the project administrator. 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the letter of support for the Cheshire Rail Trail Rehabilitation RTP Application and to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign this letter to the NH Bureau of Trails.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $185,505.68 for checks issued June 10, 2022.  This includes a payment in the amount of $97,221.25 to the NH Municipal Bond Bank for Broadband.  Monies have been collected from Consolidated Communication customers for this yearly payment.  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 4, 2022, in the amount of $30,065.12 dated June 10, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $6,144.40.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 2, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 2, 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 2, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 2, 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:

• Walpole Power Committee Meeting – May 4, 2022;
• Walpole Planning Board Workshop – May 24, 2022;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 17, 2022;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 24, 2022.

TIMBER YIELD TAX LEVY AND WARRANTS:

MAP and LOT #013-060-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Warrant for a Yield Tax Levy and Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #013-060-001 in the amount of $1,399.30.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #008-060, 61 & 62-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Warrant for a Yield Tax Levy and Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #008-060, 61 & 62-000 in the amount of $5,951.47.  These are Hooper Golf Course Properties.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.   

OLD BUSINESS (Continued):

Police Detail Policy:  Mr. Dalessio advised that last week the Selectboard discussed changing the Police Detail Policy and adding Section 5.3 under Detail Rates:  “Officers/flaggers hired from other New Hampshire police departments or flagging contractors shall be paid at the rate charged by those departments or contractors.  Ten percent of the profit from billing other police departments/contractors for detail work in Walpole shall be deposited in the Walpole Police Department Revolving Fund.  Any other excess shall be deposited in the general fund.”

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve changing the Police Detail Policy and adding Section 5.3 to the Detail Rates.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

5-Town Meeting:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the 5-Towns have been meeting quarterly.  Mr. Jeremy Wood, Chair of the Charlestown Selectboard, agreed with Alstead hosting the next Five-Town Meeting, although in hosting Alstead would be setting the agenda.  They would need to have a Recording Secretary.  The next meeting will not be scheduled until August 5, 2022.

Pending Further Actions:

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

Trees On The Common:  Mrs. Downing is waiting for a formal written proposal from Mr. Hartmann.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that there is funding for this work on the trees. 

Fuss and O’Neill Proposal for Engineering Services:  Mr. Dalessio advised that Purchase Order No. 294718 was written to Fuss & O’Neill for Engineering Services, an assessment and hydraulic analysis for the High Street and Old North Main Street project for an amount not to exceed $35,900.00 that will be charged to the County ARPA Funds that were made available to the Town.     

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign Purchase Order No. 294718 to Fuss & O’Neill for Engineering Services, for the High Street and Old North Main Street project for an amount not to exceed $35,900.00 that will be charged to the County ARPA Funds that were made available to the Town.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Primex Contribution Assurance Programs (CAP): 

Property & Liability (This agreement amends and extended the Town’s membership agreement).

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Primex Property & Liability Contribution Assurance Program (CAP) Agreement and to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign this membership agreement.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Workers’ Compensation Program for CY 2023 – CY 2025:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Primex Contribution Assurance Program (CAP) for CY 2023 – CY 2025 for the Workers’ Compensation Program and to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign this CAP Agreement.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Conservation Commission Appointment Notices:

Peter Palmiotto:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Appointment Notice to re-appoint Peter Palmiotto as a member on the Walpole Conservation Commission for a period of three (3) years, June 2022 through Town Meeting, March 2025.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

France Menk:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Appointment Notice to re-appoint France Menk as a member of the Walpole Conservation Commission for a period of three (3) years, June 2022 through Town Meeting, March 2025.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Veterans’ Flags on Cemetery Lots:  Mr. Dalessio reported that a complaint had been received that the flags were removed from the cemetery lots right after Memorial Day.  Mrs. Downing advised that per the Federal Flag Code, flags are to be removed as soon as possible after Memorial Day.  The flags will probably go back out again for Veterans’ Day.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned that as many flags as possible should be saved and then re-used as the cost for the small flags is steadily increasing from $600 to $1,000 for this year’s order.   

Wall and Trim Color Sample for Selectboard Office:  Mrs. Downing mentioned that inside the Selectboard office door there are three colors for trim and two shades of a white wall paint to preview.  She asked the Selectboard to take a look and specify their choice so they can move ahead with purchasing paint.

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 6:52 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:32 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 9, 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 7:33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

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

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES

• Hooper Trustees Meeting – June 2, 2022
• Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session – June 2, 2022

HOOPER TRUSTEES PUBLIC BUSINESS

• Petition to Amend Consent Decree RE: Investment and Spending Policy

SELECTBOARD MEETING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $586,319.57 for checks issued 6/17/2022

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $32,843.35 dated 6/17/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,022.51

SELECTBOARD MEETING

MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – June 9, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – June 9, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Walpole Fire District Commissioners’ Meeting – April 6, 2022
• Walpole Fire District Commissioners’ Meeting – May 4, 2022
• Conservation Commission Hybrid Meeting – June 6.2022

OLD BUSINESS

• Closed Landfill Methane Gas Monitoring Report

Pending Further Actions

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

NEW BUSINESS

NH DOT Plan Projects

Camera for BBQ Pit Area

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

Walpole Old Home Days is a weekend jam packed with fun events for family and friends. The Fall Mountain High School Cross Country Running and Nordic Skiing Programs have a couple of fundraisers happening on Saturday June 25th. 

Walpole Old Home Days 5 K. Fun Run/Walk

Saturday the 25th at 8:30 am Walpole Common

Registration begins at 7:30 am

Lollipop race for littles 8:15 am (FREE)

Race Fee: $20 adults $15 for Students

Questions??? Contact Kelly Patch kaptcg@gmail.com

Cow Poop Bingo

Tickets are $10 per square ONLY 100 Tickets Sold

If your square gets cow pooped on the GRAND PRIZE is $250

Tickets are on sale NOW thru VENMO @ Hilary-Tetu or at Galloway Real Estate

Skiers will have tickets for sale at the Block Party on Wednesday and at the Street Dance on Friday. If there are still tickets available they will be available on the Common before the parade until they are sold out. 

Questions?? Contact Holly Gowdy cdgowdyco@gmail.com 

Pancake Breakfast

Last but not least Pinnacleview 4-H will be sponsoring the Pancake Breakfast on June 26th by donation, another way to support our youth. 

Thank you for your support!

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 two members of the public in attendance:  Wendy Grossman and Will Grossman.

OLD BUSINESS:

Recreation Trails Program Project Administration Authorization Form:  Wendy Grossman presented the Recreational Trails Program Project Administrator’s Authorization form to the Selectboard.  This person is authorized to enter into Recreational Trails Programs contracts and agreements with the State of New Hampshire, Bureau of Trails and accept monies granted and received in compliance with the application, contract or agreement.    

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the appointment of Wendy Grossman as the Recreational Trails Program Project Administrator to act on behalf of the Town of Walpole and to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, to sign this document.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

Mr. Dalessio advised the 2022 Special Use Permit Application will go to the Walpole Conservation Commission first and then it will come back to the Selectboard to finalize the other requirements.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $33,782.17 for checks issued June 3, 2022.  This includes a payment in the amount of $16,615.26 to Weston & Sampson regarding the wastewater planning.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL: 

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending May 28, 2022, in the amount of $29,728.56, dated June 3, 2022, and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $5,970.50.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 26, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 26, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mrs. Pschirrer abstained from the vote as she was not present at this meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – May 26, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of May 26, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mrs. Pschirrer abstained from the vote as she was not present at this meeting.

BUILDING PERMIT:

Permit No. 2022-22, MAP and LOT #008-012-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-22 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #008-012-000 to add a “34’ x 14’ Cow Shelter and a 21.5’ x 29.5’ Picnic Pavilion”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Temporary and Prohibited Signage Letter to Commercial Property Owners:  Only commercial property owners south of the Cold River are to receive the letter.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the signage letter to only commercial property owners south of the Cold River.  This letter is telling them about the Ordinance recently passed last March at Town Meeting and their feather flags are prohibited.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry advised the Village of North Walpole would have to pass a similar ordinance if Aubuchon’s Store was to be included.

Wage and Salary Survey:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to schedule this Wage and Salary Survey meeting on Monday, June 20^th at 6:00 PM. 

Fuss and O’Neill Proposal for Engineering Services:  Mr. Dalessio reported they prepared Purchase Order #294718 to Fuss & O’Neill for Engineering Services in the amount of $35,900.00.  It is for the hydraulic study at High and Old North Main Streets.  There are two bridges. They would be looking closer to $800,000 for the projects.  Mr. Dalessio will talk with Mr. Kreissle about where the funding will come from.  This will be an agenda item for the next regular meeting. 

Reservoir Dam Update:  Mr. Dalessio has an update with grant work by Fuss & O’Neill.  They will send a letter of intent for a grant and the agency will respond back to the Town.  The agency is Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).  The Department of Environmental Services (DES) feels there are two options: “take it down or re-support the entire back-side of the dam”.  That could run into another one-million-dollar project.  Nobody has seen any terms and/or conditions yet for the project.            

Trees on the Common:  Mr. Dalessio reported that Mr. Hartmann did a very nice job explaining the condition of the trees on the Common during their 5:00 pm meeting today.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that they want the job done.  They would remove the three trees now and then in a year or so they will need to take a few more down.  Mr. Dalessio suggested they generate a purchase order to Mr. Hartmann. 

Pending Further Actions:

Generators, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood.  

Houghton Brook Bridge:  Mr. Dalessio advised there is just one stumbling block. It is getting permission from Mr. Graves, so they do not have to build a temporary bridge.  They continue to work on this one remaining issue.   

NEW BUSINESS:

Cemetery Deed: For Lots E741 and E742:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Cemetery Deed for Lots E741 and E742.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Request for Public Assistance (RPA) for the COVID-19 Disaster:   The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email from Tayla Jacques who is with the Recovery Section at NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).  They keep the option open to submit for reimbursement of eligible costs and participate in the Request for Public Assistance (RPA).  They are encouraging all communities to submit an RPA.  The COVID-19 disaster has a minimum threshold of $3,300 for expenses.  The deadline to complete the RPA is 6/30/2022; all RPAs will be submitted to FEMA by 7/1/2022.  There was discussion relative to possibly joining in with the Fire Department.  Mr. Dalessio suggested they try to apply for a better sound (audio) system for the Town Hall.   

Great Decisions Study Group:  Mrs. Pschirrer is aware of how this study group got started.  She would be willing to be the liaison for the Selectboard. 

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 7:09 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:22 PM. 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

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

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 8:23 PM

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 2, 2022, will be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 8:27 PM.    

REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued):

Property Tax Sale: Mrs. Downing advised that there are new locks on the house at 27 Center Street in North Walpole.  Attorney Hockensmith will give the former owner 90 days to buy it back from the Town. If that does not happen, the Town can sell it.  The Selectboard would like to continue moving forward with the property tax sale.   

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 8:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $185,505.68 for checks issued 6/10/2022

PAYROLL

• Payroll Register totaling $30,065.12 dated 6/10/22 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,144.40

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES

• Selectboard Meeting – June 2, 2022
• Non-Public Session Selectboard Minutes – June 2, 2022

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Walpole Power Committee Meeting – May 4, 2022
• Walpole Planning Board Workshop – May 24, 2022

• North Walpole Village District Commissioners Meeting – May 24, 2022

TIMBER YIELD TAX LEVY AND WARRANT

• Map and Lot# 013-060-001
• Map and Lot# 008-060, 61 & 62-000

OLD BUSINESS

• NH Bureau of Trails’ 2022 Special Use Permit Application
• Cheshire Rail Trail Rehabilitation Grant – Letter of Support
• Police Detail Policy
• 5-Town Meeting

Pending Further Actions

• Generators, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood, Reservoir Dam, Trees on the Common, Fuss and O’Neill Proposal for Engineering Services

NEW BUSINESS

• Primex Contribution Assurance Programs (CAP)
• Conservation Commission Appointment Notices
• Veterans’ Flags on Cemetery Lots
• Wall and Trim Color Sample for Selectboard Office

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