The Walpolean

School Withdrawal Committee 

FMRHS Library Moved to Rm 27

October 9, 2019 6:00 PM

 

Present:  Albert St.Pierre; Lucien Beam; Steven Dalessio; Frank Emig; Alan Dustin; Sarah Vogel; William Stahl; Scott Bushway; Joseph Levesque; Mary Henry

Chairman Mr. St.Pierre called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM. 

 

Motion made to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2019 meeting by Mr. Dustin, Second by Mr Beam.  All in favor.   Minutes are accepted as presented.  

 

Mr. St.Pierre opened with the question, where do we see our direction?  Middleton and Goshen withdrawals are discussed.  Middleton is different than our needs.  Goshen Lempster withdrawal is very close.   Mr. Beam feels that the Goshen-Lempster plan is informative.  Mr. St.Pierre stated the need to put the information required on paper.  Mrs. Henry reiterated that the committee has the information on finances from Mr. Fenn.  Mrs. Henry said we need a plan for the remaining towns and Charlestown separate.  Mr. Beam offered that the updated budget has been sent out, and from the point of putting a plan together, we must determine what else we need.  Mr. Dalessio brought up 195:26 #3, if we don’t change the Articles of Agreement, then apportionment method stays the same and there is nothing more for this committee to do.  We simply mention that the apportionment method stay the same.  Mrs. Henry states that the impact must be mentioned for the remaining towns.  Mr. Dalessio clarifies that the RSA makes no requirement of that, it only needs to be mentioned in the plan IF a change to the apportionment is happening in conjunction with the withdrawal.  If there is NO change in the method of apportionment, there is nothing to say.  The other towns should know what they are looking at, according to Mrs. Henry.  There is no change to the methods but the financial obligations of the remaining four towns will change  Mr. Dalessio clarifies that he will be bringing the financial impact to the voters in his town for the March vote.  Mr. Beam clarifies that under this plan, this is the impact though there is no change to the Articles of Agreement.

 

Mr. St.Pierre expressed that he will be requesting the extension until 12/1/19 at the Board of Education meeting on 10/10/19.  There are people asking about the timeline and whether the committee can complete the plan in time, notably the Superintendent, Lori Landry.   Mr. Beam stated that we do not have a choice but to be complete if this issue is to be ready for the Deliberative session in February and is able to  go on the warrant in March.

 

Mr. St.Pierre drew attention to the specifics of 195:26.  Mr. St.Pierre presented the Charlestown plan modeled after the Goshen Lempster withdrawal.  Mr. Beam feels that we go by the RSA. Follow the format and we do not have to argue over the budget.  We, in this committee, do not need to put the budget together.  The school board is putting the budget together, and we have a whole year after withdrawal vote to put a budget together with the pertinent assumptions.  Charlestown will have different assumptions than the FM School District.  It would be a waste of time to guess what assumptions each party would make.  It is really about going before the voters to ask if they want to separate and make decisions on their own.

 

Mr. Bushway read the Middleton plan and noted that a number of different agreements are included.  The tuition and other background agreements are put in place.  Mr Emig wonders how can we say what it will cost for tuition two years from now?  It cannot be put in for the voters because we do not know.  Mrs. Henry recalls that other plans do not state where their students will go or at what tuition rate.  They simply put in wording to say that they will find a place for their students. 

 

Mr. Dalessio wrestles with the fact that the transition year is all we have.  What happens when Charlestown forms their own SAU?  All the additional transitional costs will be removed and the four remaining towns cost will go down in two years.  Mr. Beam notes that we have an estimated tuition agreement  and wants the potential draft tuition agreement included in the plan.

 

Mr. Emig noted that there is currently only one school board.  Charlestown does not yet have a school board for negotiating purposes.  Mr. Dalessio asks what the school board did with Lempster’s children?  Mrs. Henry noted that the tuition rate was agreed upon based on numbers.  There is an escalation clause in that agreement.  Mr. Dalessio feels that this committee could draft something in line with the Lempster agreement, leaving the numbers out “to be determined.” Mrs. Henry feels this committee could use a $15,000 number for this purpose.  Mr. St.Pierre asks if the school board can make a motion to accept Charlestown students until there is a Charlestown school board in March upon the vote?  We would request that the school board would accept that Charlestown students under our current ADM, 90% and pick years to lock in.  It could be in the agreement, and in three years, negotiate with the Charlestown School Board.  This would satisfy the voters of Charlestown, and give parents peace of mind for where their children will attend high school  Mrs. Henry will ask for the school board meeting on 10/15/19.  

 

Mr. Beam noted that the plan that when this plan is presented to the state, we will hopefully receive feedback and not a straight disapproval.  Even if the state approves this plan, a lot of the plan is hypothetical.  A lot could change between this plan and the March date.  Mr. Beam feels that we should agree to hold to the requirements of the RSA.

 

Mr. St.Pierre offered Charlestown’s draft plan.  

 

I. Name of the withdrawing district and the grades. Four remaining towns stay as the Fall Mountain Regional School District and Charlestown becomes the Charlestown School District.

 

II.  Number and Composition and Method of the selection and terms of the offices of the school board of the Withdrawing district and the regional district.  The committee needs to fill in how many seats on their school board.  Mr. Bushway asks if the committee wants to consider a seat on the board for Charlestown or other tuitioned towns?  Will that continue?  The seeming consensus is yes.  Mr. Dalessio asks if the board would add an additional at-large member to the board?    The study committee recommends a member from each town and one at large as the most fair.  Mr. Levesque clarified that the plan, after approval by the state, can change as it is needed.  

 

 

III.  The method of apportioning the operating expenses and capital expenses among the members of the cooperative school district if a change is to be proposed in conjunction with the withdrawal procedure.  If there is a change being proposed.  The current wording is that Charlestown will assume Charlestown costs and the remaining four towns will assume their costs.

 

Consensus of the board, on III.  Appropriate charging formula.  8 in favor.

 

IV. The proposed date of operating responsibility, at which time the withdrawing district shall be responsible for the education of its pupils and after which the cooperative district will no longer have such financial and educational responsibility.  Add in the RSA wording to answer: “financial and educational responsibility”  to answer.

 

V.  The liability of the withdrawing district for its share of any outstanding indebtedness of the cooperative school district in RSA 195:27.  Add a schedule of payments for the energy project.  

 

Vl. A plan for the education of all students in the withdrawing school district and for the continuation of the school system of the cooperative district.  This shall detail the proposed assignment of students in grades operated by the cooperative and withdrawing district or districts, including, if any, tuition arrangements or contracts.

#1  no change

 

#2  no change

 

#3 Change from Pre K Special ed. To Special Education.  Delete 2 from 186-c2.

 

#4 End after students. (delete “ it’s own elementary,middle” etc.)

 

#5  Continuity will be discussed at a future meeting to determine if it applies to this situation.

 

#6  Delete second line.

 

#7 Change all staff to Teachers and Support Staff  Contracts.  Amend current to existing.  

 

Regarding #7:  The school board will be negotiating the contract for the teachers during the transition year, as the current contract expires.  The support staff contract will be negotiated for 2022.    The contract discussions would begin after the March vote and it will need to be determined if Charlestown School Board members should be at the negotiating table.  Mr. Dalessio asks if an extension of the existing contract is possible.  Mr. Beam asks if it can be as simple as extending the contract?  Mrs. Henry feels that this is possible, barring any legal reason.  The question will have to be asked of the district lawyer.  If the contract is negotiated for three additional years, then Charlestown would be beholden to the agreement.  Mr. St.Pierre clarifies that the negotiation can be for a one year extension of the existing contract.  Charlestown would honor the existing contract.  

 

#8  no change

 

Vll. Any other matters, not incompatible with law, which the planning committee may consider appropriate to include in the withdrawal plan.  Delete 1 and 2.

 

RSA 195:28

 

Delete “A monetary accommodation will be negotiated…” This is a result of discussion of Sick Leave Buy Back.

 

Mr. St.Pierre asked if there is anything not included.   Mrs. Henry said there needs to be an impact included.  Mr. Dalessio offered that that is as simple as a table of Budget before vs after.  This defines the impact.  

 

Mr. Beam suggested that the committee look at the FY2021 budget for anything that is other than the status quo.   For example, the addition of 3 yr old preschool program included in the budget.  The 2020 budget with some assumptions and then apportioned for four towns instead of five.  The expenses for each town and their schools, then by the methods.  

 

Mrs. Henry would like to see the plan enhanced.

 

Next meeting will be October 16, 2019.

 

Motion to Adjourn at 7:52 by Mr. Beam, second by Mr. Dustin.  All in favor, motion is  approved.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Alissa Bascom

NORTH WALPOLE VILLAGE DISTRICT

Minutes of the Board of Commissioners

   Patrick Kiniry Melissa Colburn Celeste Aumand

Office Tel: 603-445-2453

 

 

Commissioners:   Patrick Kiniry, Melissa Colburn, Celeste Aumand

 

Attendees:  Bob McGuirk, Water; Bill Crawford, Fire

 

Commissioner’s Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm, September 24, 2019. 

Minutes of September 24, 2019, Motion by Com Colburn, Seconded by Com Aumand to approve Minutes as written. Three in favor.

 

 

FIRE:

Chief presented invoices totaling $1,105.99, approved by motion by Com Colburn, seconded by Com Aumand.  Three in favor.

Chief Presented September payroll for $2,446.29, approved by motion by Com Aumand, seconded by Com Colburn.  Three in favor

Chief noted that department received the loan of 4 strobe lights to be used to deactivate the stop lights in the construction area of Route 12 in case of an emergency.

Due to late filing of run reports, Officers will rewrite the policy requiring reports to be completed immediately.

 

WATER:

Water computer shut down again but was brought back on line at end of meeting.  Suggested that Water Operator contact Tech persons to check it out and perhaps replace it.

Due to late arrival of sample bottles, test samples will be taken next week.

Bob noted that the State Sanitary Survey will be conducted on October 16 starting around 10 am.

Bob has talked with our Maintenance person, Jason, and the brush around the East Street reservoir will be cleaned up next week.

 

Water shut off date of October 19th has been set for residences with unpaid water bills.  Currently there are 19.

 

Hydrant Flushing will be done on Saturday October 26, starting at 9 am.

 

MISC:

Important Meeting October 3, 2019 – 6:00 pm Walpole Town Hall.

NHDOT Representative will discuss the repairs to the Arch Bridge (or as they are calling it the Church street Bridge) between North Walpole and Bellows Falls. 

 

 

Wendy Harris, Bellows Falls Trustees have invited the Commissioners to attend their meeting next Tuesday, October 8 at 6:00 pm.

 

Motion by Com Kiniry, seconded by Com Colburn to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm, allthree in favor. 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00PM.

Agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wednesday,  October 16, 2019

Walpole Town Hall

7 pm

 

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed.

 

Minutes: Review minutes of September 2019.

 

Possible New Business:

Question: Lowell Smith want to put a mobile home in barnyard area for two employees to oversee cattle. Mr. Smith will not be at the meeting. Will be at November meeting. There is a red house on the same lot. What does he have to do to get this done?

 

Discuss RSA 36.54 through 57. Developments of Regional Impact. How does it affect the ZBA.

 

Errors to Town Report – What to do about them?

 

Gravel Pits: Pick up inspection forms for pits.

 

 

Next meeting Wednesday,  November 20, 2019

 

 

 

 

Present: Chair Jeffrey Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Secretary-Clerk James Aldrich, Jason Perron, Jeff White, Jeff Harrington, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio. Alternate: Joanna Andros. Absent: Jeff Colley.

 

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the November 2019 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions. 

 

Meeting Opened: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 

 

Roll Call: A full Board was present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

 

Minutes: Mr. Harrington made one correction on page 2 regarding the ZBA hearing on Sept 18th for a variance. He said it was a repetition. A motion was made and seconded to approved the amended minutes and the workshop minutes. The motion carried. 

 

Voluntary Merger: Ed Nachjaski, 174 Upper Walpole Rd., District rural/ag, Tax Map 12, Lots 42 and 42-1. Merge two lots to make one lot. Mr. Nachjaski explained he wanted to erase the line between Lots 42 and 42-1. He showed a map of the two pieces of property. Mr. Miller asked if he basically want to erase the line, pointing to the line between the two parcels. Mr. Nachjaski said yes. Mr. Marcom asked if he a mortgage on either property. His answer was no. A motion was made and seconded to accept the voluntary merger. The motion carried. Mr Nachjaski had the voluntary merger form filled out with a notary seal. It will be recorded at the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds.

 

Site Plan for North Walpole: Greg Gay came in to discuss new office space at his site in North Walpole. Mr. Gay explained he wanted to build a one-story office building in the southwest corner of his property – Tax map 27, lot 8 (1). The building will be 30 square-feet-by-70-square-feet. It would also have a basement and about six offices. Mr. Dalessio asked, Wasn’t there an office in the other building? Mr. Gay said that the other building is too loud. The new space is better to transact business. How many employees do you have? Mr. Miller asked. Currently, just himself, Mr. Gay said. Mr. Miller asked if there would be people there just during week days. Mr. Gay said there could be people in there even on the weekend.

 

It was suggested Mr. Gay go before North Walpole Zoning and ask if zoning allows more than one building on one lot. If you back to the Planning Board, you will need a full set of site plans with lighting and landscaping, Mr. Dalessio said.

 

Mr. Donald Lennon, co-owner with his brother, Charlie, of Len-Tex Corp., said at first you told us you were going to build a house. You also told the Planning Board it would be a manufacturing business. There’s nothing being built there. What is it? Are you telling the truth or not? Mr. Donald Lennon’s said his concern is that Mr. Gay is  going to have a residential building in the middle of all the industrial manufacturing buildings surrounding that property. He continued that he and his brother have a $2,000,000 investment in Len-Tex and anything that affects that investment is a problem. He said he didn’t think Mr. Gay had any reason to build an office when you have no business going on. This business has not created any new jobs.

 

Mr. Miller addressed Mr. Donald Lennon saying he would get a chance to say all that at a Public Hearing next month. A motion was made and seconded to hold a Public Hearing for a site plan for Mr. Gay next month. The motion carried. 

Subdivision: Cindy and Michael Hayes. Mr. Hayes brought in a map of the area around Hayes Road, off of Valley Road. It shows Laura Madden owning about 60 acres on Tax Map 13, Lot 3. The Hayes property is Lot 3-2. Cindy and Michael Hayes propose to buy 20 acres from Tax Map 13, Lot 3 and add it to their property. The property is on a Class 5 dirt road has 200 feet frontage.  A motion was made and seconded to have a Public Hearing in December. The motion carried. 

 

Apartments in North Walpole: Jason Dunbar owns property in North Walpole and several years ago the 1.6 acre residential lot was approved for apartments. The property is 1134 Main Street. Four rental units of two apartments apiece was proposed. The layout was based on property lines. Is this something you will even entertain? Dunbar asked the Walpole Planning Board. Dunbar owns the abutting property, which is the former the former Dunning Office building. And he owns eight units on Kiniry Street that he’s upgrading. This proposed rental units will be two-bedroom worker housing units – two in each building. He’s not sure how many apartments this property can accommodate without being too cramped.

 

He was advised by the Planning Board that the first thing is to get a permitted use under North Walpole’s Zoning ordinances. He may need to get a variance for the number of units. The next thing is to talk to the North Walpole and Walpole Fire Departments about compliance. The property has town water and sewer. The property was never used for business. He will return at a later date.

 

Voluntary Merger – Jennifer Hanrahan  – voluntary merger sought for property on Upper Cooper Road.   two separate building lots and some lots behind that property. She wants to merge all the lots together and erase lines to consolidate all properties. Mr. Dalessio said that if the property is large enough, Ms. Hanrahan could put some in current use. Ms. Hanrahan’s property is about 25 acres. She will return with maps and a notarized form next month. Note: If property is mortgaged you have to mention the lender. 

 

Boundary Line Adjustment: Aloysius Hollingsworth Trust, 48 Old Keene Road, is requesting a Boundary Line Adjustment with neighbor Griffin and Andrea Vickers-Sivret. Tax Map 18, Lot 18 is Hollingsworth Trust property and Sivret’s property is Lot 19. This is a revision to a previous Caribou Realty application. A 331-square-foot-easement will be conveyed to Aloysius Hollingsworth Trust by Griffin Sivret and Andrea Vickers-Sivret. .01 acres to be annex to Tax Map 18, Lot 19 and becomes one continuous lot of record. The .21 acres to be annexed to Tax Map 18, Lot 19 to become on continuous lot of record. 

The property line will be 20 feet from the shed and no variance is needed, making it a conforming Lot.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to have Public Hearing next month. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

October Workshop: Rules of Procedure to be discussed and finalized at a workshop meeting on Oct. 22 in the basement conference room.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and it carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Recording Secretary, Marilou Blaine.

cc: WPB, ZBA, Town Offices, North Walpole Commissioners, Walpolean.

Posted: Inside Town Offices, bulletin board outside Post Office.

 

No heavy lifting involved! That will come when the books head back to Main Street. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING

OCTOBER 3, 2019

 

Hooper Trustees Present:   Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Cheryl Mayberry

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:11 PM.  He advised this meeting is being recorded.  

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – September 26, 2019: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of September 26, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC HOOPER TRUSTEES SESSION – September 26, 2019:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Hooper Trustees Session of September 26, 2019, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

HOOPER BUSINESS:

HOOPER INSTITUTE BOARD:  Ms. Mayberry attended the October 2, 2019, Hooper Institute Board meeting.  It was a good structured meeting.  Mrs. Holly Gowdy was formally voted in as president.  In Ms. Dalbeck’s presentation, there was quite a bit of talk about the budget and staffing costs.  Ms. Karen Galloway and Mr. Bob Kimball, Trustees of Trust Funds, questioned the money market fund in Cambridge and Cheryl Mayberry suggested we put into PDIP.  Ms. Mayberry advised they voted to do this at the meeting. There was discussion about the importance of doing fundraisers.  Ms. Dalbeck gave the Board members copies of her report.  There will be more discussion about fundraising during the next monthly meeting. Mrs. Gowdy had questions about charging for some programs.  Ms. Mayberry did not feel there were any restrictions on this. She will check on it.  Mrs. Pschirrer said this all sounds very positive.  

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  The Hooper Trustees will return to the Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were six visitors in attendance.  

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

BROADBAND COMMITTEE PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:  Mr. Paul Looney, Mr. Rod Bouchard and Mr. Bob Anderson, members of the Broadband Committee, were present.  Mr. Dennis Marcom, Mr. Dick Hill, and Mr. Steve Grenier, also members of the Broadband Committee, were unable to attend.  Mr. Looney distributed copies of the Walpole Broadband Advisory Committee’s, “Making Walpole a Connected Community” PowerPoint Presentation.  We owe a great deal of “Thank You” to Chesterfield and Westmoreland who provided a lot of information. He began with the “Summary” that states the plan is to provide Broadband Internet to the underserved in Walpole.  Chesterfield applied for a $2,000,000 bond over 20 years, but Walpole does not know what our figures will be until they get information from the vendors.  In Chesterfield, it did not require any taxpayer money. However, they did charge a fee to subscribers of $10 maximum/month so the vendor could pay off the bond.  Mr. Looney continued a page-by-page explanation of the information provided.  

 

Mr. Bob Anderson reported that according to their figures, Comcast covers 72% of the Town.  Mr. Dalessio noted it does not change the value of the Town.  

 

Mr. Looney advised their process will be to send out the RFP.  They will have an informational meeting for the Town.  They are also going to take a survey.  They want to do this electronically, but paper copies will be available. It will be advertised in the Walpole Clarion.  They hope to get information from the residents about their experiences.  After they get the RFPs back, the committee will evaluate, choose the best one and make their recommendation to the Selectboard.  They will then begin the bonding process.  Mr. Bouchard advised that the Bond Bank in NH is set up to issue primarily non-taxable municipal bonds.  Unless we get our application in soon, it could be held up for quite some time.  Non-taxable Bonds take priority.  We need to do our due diligence as quickly as possible.  Mr. Dalessio questioned having a clause in the RFP for a Surety Bond in the event the company fails.  Mr. Looney felt that would be in the contract.  Mr. Looney noted they have to have a Town Warrant Article for the Annual Town Meeting.  

 

Ms. Mayberry noted that their figures indicate 72% of the Town is covered by Comcast.  Her concern is with Consolidated and the level of service they provide.  Maybe they would provide better service with the addition of broadband service?  Ms. Mayberry pointed out that the service we are providing is to the curb.  People may have to look at the cost of improving their service when it connects into their home.  

 

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Request for Proposal to improve the broadband service.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessioin favor, the motion was approved.

 

MR. CHIP WOOD:  Mr. Wood asked where the Selectboard is regarding the posting of weight limit signs on the Alstead Center Road for 20/ton.  Mr. Dalessio said it is posted and that is where the weight will stay.  At some time it might be revisited.  There is an alternative way through Alstead that Mr. Wood can use.  Mr. Wood noted the Town sent a letter to a company he is involved in.  It puts a financial burden on this company.  This road is in better condition than many other roads in Town. The culvert was repaired, but the dip has not been repaired. Mr. Wood thinks this is a personal vendetta with the Walpole Road Agent.  Mr. Dalessio said two more letters will be going out. Mr. Wood has rights under the RSA to pursue this.    

 

BUILDING PERMIT 2019-35; LEO BLAIR & JUDITH TRESCHUK:  Mr. Leo Blair had submitted a building permit request to erect a “24’ x 12’ Wooden Shed” at 70 Whitcomb Road.  Mr. Blair explained their house is small. His wife would like to have a shed for her art studio.  Mr. Dalessio advised they looked at this building permit last week and felt a survey is needed. There is a question on how close the shed would be to the next-door lot.  Mr. Blair had gone to the Registry of Deeds in Keene looking for a survey. They could not come up with a survey for anybody in that area except in 1973. Things have changed since then.  A survey will cost $2,500.  Mrs. Pschirrermentioned the Zoning Ordinance has regulations on expansion of non-conforming lots.  Measurements on the Town’s tax card and those on the building permit were re-calculated.  Ms. Mayberry said there is more land down the slope beyond the chain-link fence; they are missing about 90-feet on the building permit.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that every deed has a description of the boundaries. It should be recorded in Keene.  Mr. Dalessio summarized there are inconsistencies. A survey needs to be done to show the boundaries and the position of everything including the house.         

 

BUILDING PERMIT:  Mr. Peter Smith and his Father, Mr. Ralph Smith, had previously talked to the Selectboard about a building permit.  They have run into sewer issues on the private line.  Bensonwood and Chamberlain Machine are meeting with their attorneys to discuss a new sewer line connection.  Mr. Smith will need an easement to connect.  He is not sure what his next step will be.  Mr. Dalessio will confer with Mr. Mark Houghton about this.  Mrs. Pschirrer recommended Mr. Smith contact his attorney.  Mr. Dalessio suggested they wait to see what the outcome is of the Bensonwood/Chamberlain meeting.  He asked Mr. Smith to keep the office updated.

 

DEXPART:  Mr. Peter Dexter and Mrs. Kara Dexter were present.  Mrs. Dexter reported they were told to take 25 vehicles off the property by October 1st.  They did 24 and just took another vehicle off on September 27th.  Mr. Dexter said they would be removing more.  Nine or ten vehicles were moved to the back side of the property so you cannot see them from the front.  Mrs. Dexter advised they priced trees for natural screening but they were more expensive than anticipated.  They intend to do tree planting in the spring.  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested they contact the USDA office in the Industrial Park to obtain trees that will be small and usually reasonable in price.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to give Dexpart permission to do tree plantings in the spring.  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 amount of $79,648.19 for checks issued October 4, 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a $27,210 payment for the new Police Dept. cruiser.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending September 28, 2019, in the amount of $28,067.07 for checks issued October 4, 2019, and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $5,676.88.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboardmeeting of September 26, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – SEPTEMBER 26, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 26, 2019, 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:

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

2019-35, Leo Blair & Judith Treschuk, 70 Whitcomb Road, Map and Lot #025-010-000: Ms. Mayberry advised this building permit was tabled pending receipt of additional information.  

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Tax Deeded Properties:  Mr. Dalessio reported the two Tax Deeded property letters were drafted by Attorney Hockensmith.  These are 90 day notices.  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the two letters written by Attorney Hockensmith for the Tax Deeded properties.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

Hiring and Exit Procedures:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Hiring and Exit Procedures.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Air Conditioning for 2nd Floor of Town Hall:  Mr. Dalessio reported the Walpole Players had their meeting to talk about air conditioning on the second floor of the Town Hall.  Mrs. Lisa Bryan pointed out that they are looking at some creative ways to raise money for it.  

 

Town Hall Locks:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Mr. Rich Kreissle’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Town Hall Locks.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NH-ENS Non-Emergency Users:   Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mrs. Sarah Downing to sign the NH Emergency Notification System (NH-ENS) – Authorized Official Form – Non-Emergency Access.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Trivantus Payroll Service:  The Trivantus Payroll Service has notified the Town that they now have added features for keying Police Department time, pay rates, etc.  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to give them one year working with this one NH town and new service before they will re-consider entering into an agreement with them.  Mrs. Pschirrer will send them an email to this effect.

 

Old Stage Road Letter:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the letter to Daniel and Amy McCabe regarding the Old Stage Road.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.   

 

Alstead Center Road Weight Limit Letters:  Mrs. Pschirrermoved to approve the letters to the Town of Rockingham and Fuzzy Brothers regarding the weight limit posting of the Alstead Center Road.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

It was noted that a similar letter will be sent to Bazin Brothers. If anyone is aware of other trucks/ trucking companies that use the Alstead Center Road, let the Selectboard Office know.

 

Pending Further Actions:

Citizen’s Complaint 2019-02 Letter:  Mr. Dalessio reported there are no updates.

 

Ramsay Hill Right-Of-Way:  Mr. Dalessio tabled this agenda item as there were no updates.

 

New Reuse Center:  Mr. Dalessio tabled this agenda item as there were no updates.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Broadband Committee Presentation and RFP:  This was presented earlier in this meeting.

 

Lola’s Pizza Beer and Wine License Endorsement:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the NH Liquor Commission to advise that the Town of Walpole Select unanimously voted to grant permission to Alexis Harris, owner of Lola’s Pizza and Subs Inc., to obtain a beer and wine license for her business, Lola’s Pizzaria, located at 16 Church Street, North Walpole, NH.  The Board made no objections to the sale of beer and wine at this restaurant.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

Primex Secure Member Portal Authorization Form:   Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Chairman of the Selectboard, Steven Dalessio, be authorized to sign the Primex Secure Member Portal Authorization form.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public SelectboardSession pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 8:02 PM.

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:10 PM.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of October 3, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

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.

 

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:16 PM

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Brownfields Clean-Up Project:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that tomorrow they will receive their Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Brownfields Clean-Up Project at the former Central Plating Company property.  A bid was received from the Monadnock Fence Company. She would like to fence in that area.  Mrs. Pschirrer has been talking to Attorney Hockensmith about transferring the funds.  They could be put it in PDIP where some interest could be earned.  A deposit needs to be sent to Monadnock Fence.  The fence is $4,545.00.  She would like to get it done before winter. Therefore, she asked about paying it out of Town funds and then getting reimbursed; Mr. Dalessioand Ms. Mayberry approved her request.  

 

Charlestown Withdrawal Study Committee:  Mr. Dalessioreported that last night the Charlestown Withdrawal Study Committee voted 7-to-3 to recommend withdrawal from the Fall Mountain Region School District.  There are still many steps to go.        

 

Walpole Conservation Commission Meeting:  Mrs. Pschirrer will attend the next Walpole Conservation Commission meeting next Monday night at 7:00 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Minutes of previous meetings have been sketchy – more dialogue than decisions. These give a pretty good synopsis of where the Committee is at and the votes that will be taken next Wednesday at the high school Library. – Lil

Unapproved Minutes to be approved at the next meeting on October 14th

Articles of Agreement Committee Meeting Minutes

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

October 1, 2019

Craig Vickers called the meeting to order at 5:05. Committee members Rich Nalevanko, Joe Levesque, Brenda Melius, Garret Neil, Lil DeCoste and Becky Sethi were in attendance.

Approval of Minutes: No Minutes were available.

Address voting rights on the committee: The question was raised about who should vote when we are ready to do so. Representation from each town varies. Acworth has 2, Alstead has 2, Charlestown has 4, Langdon has 0, and Walpole has 4 in attendance at the meetings.

Those present agreed that we tried very hard to get equal representation and that goal was never met. We felt that those people who have been in attendance at the meetings have earned the right to be counted as voters ( Brenda, Linda, Rich, Joe, Garret, John, Michael, Alissa, Craig, Peggy and Lil)

All votes to be taken will be announced in advance.

Decisions need to be made on:

– the fairness of the funding method

– can it be made more understandable, ie. Lil’s suggested format

– changes in governance, ie. Peggy’s suggested separate elementary school boards or empowering site-based committees

All decisions we make are only recommendations to the school board. As the elected representatives, they make the final decision.

In general we agreed that clarification is needed that:

Only 20 cents of every tax dollar comes under the Methods of funding. 80 cents is attributable to the town’s direct expense.

Methods language should be simplified with an appendix of details. Our draft can be submitted as a starting point but will need to be verified and refined by Jim Fenn.

Definition is needed of ADM-R and ADM-A. This seems to be creating a great deal of confusion.

Article review provided the following agreement:

Article 1, no change

Article 2, vote will be required

Article 3, change to “responsible for grades Pre-K through 12”

Article 4, Clarification needed regarding “empowered to lease such buildings within the district”

Articles 5&6 have to do with the methods and are numbered with Roman Numerals

Article I needs simplification and clarification as stated above

Article II requires the definition of ADM

Article III transportation issue should be part of the annual report/review by School Board prior to submission of the MS25.

Article IV and any other references to grade levels K-… should be changed to Pre-K…

Article V – what does it mean?

Article VI – can be moved to Appendix

Article VII – more explanation needed

Article VIII – is this done with the signing of the MS25?

Article XI – where is this report? When is it done? Review should include Methods 1 & 2.

Articles 7-12 are fine as is.

Articles 13-17 should be removed

Article 18 is fine

We recommend that the pages be numbered.

Next Agenda (10/4/19)

– Approve Minutes

– Review changes into a working document

– Preliminary votes:

Fairness of methods

Changing articles based on our review

Governance

Respectfully submitted,

Lil DeCoste

Please forgive the headline. Just couldn’t resist! – Lil

Ben Hoy sent the following email:

“Hello Lil,

The town of Walpole would like to put the damaged Reuse Center up for bid. The bid deadline is October 24th, and the entire trailer must be removed from the recycling center by December 31rd.

If you could post this information in the Walpolean it would be greatly appreciated.“

 

Spike Dogtooth brings their Brattleboro-based free-range acoustic music to Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT on Sunday, October 13. Door at 6:00 PM, music at 7:00, suggested $5 donation at the door. There are no presale tickets. The venue’s 40 chairs are first-come first-served, plus standing room. Attendees may bring their own portable seating. There will be space for dancing. More info at stage33live.com

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Spike Dogtooth and Sam Duffy at Stage 33 Live

Festival-jam favorites to play Stage 33 Live

BELLOWS FALLS — Spike Dogtooth plays acoustic music without restriction — bluegrass, Irish, cowgirl-swing, folk, acoustic rock, country blues. The Brattleboro-based band’s core players and revolving crew of guest musicians have developed a loyal following since 1996. Interesting trivia note: They played the first-ever Strolling of the Heifers.

A campground favorite at music festivals over the past 30 years, they’re best known for their legendary all-night jams. This is a rare opportunity to hear them play on a stage that’s inside of a building, showcasing all-original tunes.

At the band’s enthusiastic request, Sam Duffy opens and they’re planning to participate in each other’s sets.

There will be dancing room in front of the stage.

Door at 6:00 PM, music at 7:00 on Sunday, October 13 — a suggested donation of $5 at the door. There are no presale tickets. Seating is limited to 40, first-come first-served. There’s also plenty of standing room; attendees may bring their own camp-style seating if they wish.

The listening event will be recorded and filmed.

Stage 33 Live is located at 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, VT, and documents live performances and presentations of original material on a small stage in a former factory building for downstream audiences. Its listening events are all about honoring the stage — not sticking it in the corner and talking over it. No kitchen, no liquor license, but you can find establishments with those things nearby. Coffee, soda, water, and weird snacks by donation. Find more info about the nonprofit all-volunteer project, and this and other other upcoming events online at stage33live.com