The Walpolean

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

7 pm

Town Hall

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed.

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

Public Hearings:

No. 1. Site Plan: B&B Realty LLC, Home Away From Home day care, Owner Ms. Jenny Plante, Town Map 24, Lot 14-1, commercial/residential districts.

No. 2. Subdivision: Two lots into five lots. Carpenter’s County Lane, LLC, 1221 County Road, Town Map 3, Lots 20 and 20-2, two lots into 5 lots, rural/agricultural district.

No.3, 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.

New Business:

Wendy Pellitiers Cardinal Surveying: Request for a public hearing for Amy Howard, Colonial Drive,Lot Line Adjustment, Town Map 21, Lots 41 and 41-1, Residential B.

Workshop: Tuesday, June 28, 7 pm: Review of Historical and Recreational Resources Chapter.

Next Meeting is July 12, 2022.

The First Congregational of Walpole is having a chicken bbq on Sunday, June 26th at 4:00 as part of the Walpole Old Home Days.  Tickets are $10 for half of a chicken or $15 for a meal of chicken, potato salad, pasta salad, 3 beans salad, rolls, brownies and beverage.

 Tickets at Galloway’s or call 603-313-4801.

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

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

Mr. Dalessio called for a voice roll call of the Selectboard present:  Cheryl Mayberry was present; and Steven Dalessio, Chair, was present.  Peggy Pschirrer was unable to attend this meeting due to another commitment.  Also present was Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Regina Borden, Recording Secretary.  There was one member of the public in attendance:  Jack Neary.

Recording Secretary:  Mr. Dalessio announced that this is their Recording Secretary’s last meeting night.  She has been with them for twenty-six years and will be retiring.  They are very appreciative to have had her work with them.  He presented her with a beautiful plant and card.  They wished her a great retirement.  Ms. Mayberry made the lovely cake that was shared with everyone.  Mr. Dalessio, personally, acknowledged all the mentoring she gave him over the years.  Ms. Mayberry wanted to be sure there is continuity in this position.   

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the total amount of $99,132.57 for checks issued May 27, 2022.  This includes a payment in the amount of $37,933.44 to HealthTrust.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With 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 21, 2022, in the amount of $29,489.03 dated May 27, 2022 and for the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer in the amount of $5,959.13.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 19, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 19, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – May 19, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of May 19, 2022, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

STAFF MEETING MINUTES – May 19, 2022:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2022, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry 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 – April 19, 2022;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – April 26, 2022;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 3, 2022;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 10, 2022;
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – May 18, 2022.

SUPPLEMENTAL TAX WARRANTS:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Supplemental Tax Warrants for the owner(s) of the following Map and Lot numbers:

• MAP and LOT #025-028-000 in the amount of $3,196.63;
• MAP and LOT #010-006-000 in the amount of $1,579.59;
• MAP and LOT #022-010-001 in the amount of $491.62;
• MAP and LOT #010-034-000 in the amount of $963.00;
• MAP and LOT #017-005-004 in the amount of $2,331.38.

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

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 Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 6:40 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting reconvened at 7:24 PM. 

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of May 26, 2022, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT:

MAP and LOT #020-007-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #020-007-000 in the amount of $3,585.00 due to a reinstated religious property exemption.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE:

MAP and LOT #012-073-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Excavate for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #012-073-000.  This property is located off of Old Drewsville Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

Permit No. 2022-19, MAP and LOT #017-013-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-19 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #017-013-000 to add a “35’ x 11’ Ground Mount Solar Array”.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

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Permit No. 2022-20, MAP and LOT #013-027-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-20 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #013-027-001 to add “Two 13’ x 22’ Ground Mount Solar Arrays”.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Permit No. 2022-21, MAP and LOT #022-004-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2022-21 for the owner(s) of Map and Lot #022-004-000 to construct a “20’ x 16’ Pavilion” at the Walpole Primary School.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Wage and Salary Survey:  Mr. Dalessio recommended they wait until Mrs. Pschirrer returns to reschedule the date and time to discuss this report.

Pending Further Actions:

Generators, Trees on the Common (Walk-Thru Meeting next week at 5:00 PM), Reservoir Dam, Houghton Brook Bridge, Parking Ordinance, Three Phase Power for Industrial Park Drive and Bensonwood.  There were no new updates at this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Stone Bench On The Common:  Becky Pearson had questions such as the procedure for placing the stone bench on the Common.  She is welcome to attend a meeting to discuss this. 

Purchase Order for Concrete Floor Repair for Pool House:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Purchase Order No. 294611 in the amount of $15,450.00 to Associated Concrete Coatings LLC for a concrete floor repair for the Pool House.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

Purchase Order for Interior Wall Paint & Repair for the Pool House:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Purchase Order No. 294612 in the amount of $2,000.00 to Gerald’s Painting to repair and paint the interior walls of the Pool House.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Police Department Revolving Fund Request:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Police Department Revolving Fund request to purchase (1) unmanned aerial vehicle (DRONE) DJI Matrice 30T for the amount of $14,332.99.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Services Proposal for Landfill Monitoring and Reporting:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve having the Chair of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, sign the Proposal for Professional Services for the Walpole Landfill on Route 123/Whitcomb Road, with McKibben Environmental, LLC.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Appointment Notice for Alicia Flammia:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the re-appointment for Alicia Flammia to the Walpole Conservation Commission for a period of three (3) years, May 2022 through Town Meeting, March 2025.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

SWRPC Annual Meeting Invitation:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an invitation to attend the Southwest Region Planning Commission’s Annual Meeting on June 14, 2022, at the Keene Housing Stone Arch Senior Facility, 835 Court Street, Keene, NH.  The program begins at 5:30 PM.  Ms. Mayberry plans to attend in-person; Mr. Dalessio will “Zoom-in”.

Old Home Days Parade:  An email was received from Stephanie Vose inquiring as to who would like to ride in a vehicle and who would prefer to walk during the Old Home Days Parade.  Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry would prefer to ride; Mr. Dalessio will walk.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary