The Walpolean

Rally ‘Round the Flag: the American Civil War Through Folksong

at the Walpole Town Hall

The Hardtacks, a musical duo, will present Rally ‘Round the Flag: the American Civil WarThrough Folksong at a Walpole Historical Society event on Friday, April 26, in the Walpole Town Hall at 7 pm.

Woody Pringle and Marek Bennett present an overview of the American Civil War through the lens of period music. Audience members participate and sing along as the presenters explore lyrics, documents, and visual images. Through camp songs, parlor music, hymns, battlefield rallying cries, and fiddle tunes, Pringle and Bennett examine the folksong as a means to enact living history, share perspectives and influence public perceptions of events. Showcasing numerous instruments, the presenters challenge participants to find new connections between song, art, and politics in American history. 

This event is funded courtesy of the New Hampshire Humanities Council and is free and open to all.  Refreshments will be available.  

 

Present: Chair Jan Galloway Leclerc, Vice-Chair Myra Mansouri, Clerk Judy Trow, Tom Murray. Alternate: Bob Anderson. Absent: Pauline Barnes and alternate Don Sellarole.

 

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

 

Meeting Opened: Ms. Leclerc called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. 

 

Roll Call: Alternate Anderson was asked to fill Ms. Barnes place on the Board.

 

Minutes: There was one minor change – page two, third paragraph from the bottom. Mr. Murray asked that the wording be changed to “Then she asked for comments from the Board.” Ms. Trow made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Mansouri seconded the motion and the motion was approved by the Board. 

 

New Business:

Barlo signs: Large, back-lit sign for NH liquor store. Andy Davis, the director of Real Estate for the NH Liquor Commission, attended the meeting to discuss the proposed sign.

 

Mr. Davis has been with the Commission for 11 years. There are 78 stores in New Hampshire, he said. While the Liquor Commission is a state agency, it is also a retail operation. “We are a Fortune 500 Company,” Davis said. When he started to work with the Commission, gross sales were 450 million dollars. Last year, they were 720 million and 165 million went to the General Fund. The Liquor Commission’s goal is to get to 1 billion.

 

Obviously, the growth that we’ve have had in 10 years is impressive. Part of the growth, Mr. Davis said, is because the Liquor Commission branded itself. “We are not quite to the point that when you see the golden arches, you know who we are. That’s what we’re trying to do. It’s not just signage, but signage is a big part of it. Letting people know who you are, where you are.” 

 

About a year and half ago, the Commission decided to update signage and the Legislature granted a 1 million dollar appropriation. This is being done in phases. So now Walpole is on the radar. The sign is different than what is there but in his mind, the signage there now is old and tired. It also periodically gets knocked down because of the snow sliding off the roof.

 

Mr. Davis brought a magazine put out by the Liquor Commission titled “Celebrate NH” and this month the magazine had a feature about the Walpole Store. There are six employees at the store, two full time and four part time. Jim O’Brien of North Walpole is the manager and he has been manager there for two decades. In fact, during its total existence the store has had only four managers and all have been from North Walpole. Mr. O’Brien says in the article, “It’s like Cheers – everybody knows your name.”

 

The first liquor store in Walpole was in 1947 and it was located in North Walpole. Mr. O’Brien talks about people who come from out of state and 60 percent of our business is from out of state, Davis said.

Mr. O’Brien also praises his employees who are trustworthy and reliable and have helped make the store’s reputation and even the town’s reputation as one of the best stores. There are people who come from out of state that won’t go to any other store, O’Brien says in the article. 

 

Getting back to the sign, Mr. Davis said the sign is LED and dark sky compliant, the light shines down. It is on a timer and comes on at dark and goes off one hour after the store closes. There is also a sign under the canopy. The new sign goes up to the roof line to get away from the condition of the snow always sliding into the sign. Now, with the new sign, the snow will slide under the sign. That old sign also doesn’t have the new logo. The old sign is 10 feet by 5 feet. The logo is 3.7 inches wide. So the total new sign is 20 feet by 3 feet.

 

Ms Mansouri said the only problem is the size of the sign. She thought it was overbearing. Mr. Anderson said he has tried to quantify what people want to do with their signs and he feels that those who have been willing to cut back on the size have still had an effective sign. He mentioned one sign as an example – the sign for the Hubbard Ball Field. The Hubbard family is a much loved family in this town. Their proposed sign was much larger than our zoning ordinance permits. But they actually cut the size of the sign down to our zoning recommendations. The town doesn’t have a brand but we have a feeling in the town.

 

Ms. Leclerc said the Shaw sign on one side of the liquor store and the Ocean State sign on the other side are both much larger than our zoning regulations permit. She believes that Shaw’s came for a variance, but doesn’t remember if Ocean State did also. It could also have gone back to when it was Ames. Mr. Davis said and ”that is part of the reason that we are asking for a larger sign. We noticed the abutters are bigger.” 

 

Ms. Trow said, “Everyone knows where the liquor store is.”

 

Mr. Davis said, “I cover the whole state and came to this meeting – you mention names. For about 32 years, I would perform out here on this bandstand with the American Legion Band. When we had a break, we came in here, the Town Hall, and would get a hot dog and popcorn and a drink. For two years of my life in college, I worked for Hubbard Farms. I knew Leslie Hubbard, I knew Went Hubbard and I had the opportunity to meet Frank Purdue at the Hatchery. ….

 

“I will take your comments back to Concord and I would not do anything to Walpole that would be offensive. But at the same time I think the sign is tasteful. It gets our brand across. I ‘ll try to get it down about 25 percent. We don’t really need your approval, but I don’t really like that statute. I want to be a good neighbor. I talked to your chair and she said you can do anything you want. I don’t want that to be the message. I don’t want this to be the legacy. I would be glad to go back to the marketing people and say pare it down a bit, say to 75 percent.”

 

All the Board members said they liked the sign. They just suggested making all the letters smaller. 

 

Mr. Davis said he’s replaced the signs of 32 stores and all the new stores automatically get the new sign.

 

Mr. Davis thanked the Board for letting him come. He said the Liquor Commission is one of the major  economic engines for the state and they have a lot of competition from neighboring states.

 

Possible Variance – Leon F. Jones, Wentworth Road, wants to put up a storage facility, a Quonset Hut. His setbacks from abutting properties are OK, but he may not be 65 feet from center of the road. However, there is a class VI Road in back. He has some questions about what to do.

Mr. Jones did not come to the meeting. 

 

Possible Variance – Jennifer Turney – Owners are Jorge and Denise Ramires: Building at 9 Prospect Hill Road, addition, setback, distance from center of the road. 

 

This was resolved that the setbacks were within the regulations and the owners received a building permit from the town.

 

Old Business:

Review form for Zoning Board for Special Exception in a Commercial District. One correction was made on page one at the bottom of the page – owners changed to owner. This was the final look at this form. 

 

At 8 pm Ms. Trow made a motion to go into executive session. Ms. Mansouri seconded the motion and it was approved by the rest of the Board. At 8:20 pm Ms. Trow made a motion to come out of executive session and seal the minutes. Mr. Mansouri seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion.

 

A motion was made to adjourn. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion and it was approved by the rest of the Board.

 

 

Handouts:

Wellhead District Maps

Liquor Store sign pictures

 

cc: ZBA, WPB, North Walpole Commissioners, Walpolean, www.walpolenh.us

Posted: Inside Town Offices, on the bulletin board outside the Post Office

 

Next meeting Wednesday,  May 15, 2019

 

                  

Presiding Members: Jeffrey Miller, James Aldrich, Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative). Alternates: Jeff Colley, Joanna Andros. Jeff White came in a few minutes late.

 

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

 

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

 

Roll Call: Mr. White was absent so Ms. Andros was asked and agreed to take his place on the Board. He came in about five minutes later to take his place on the Board.

 

Minutes: March meeting and March workshop minutes: Mr. Marcom made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes and workshop minutes as written. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

New Business:

Election of Officers. Mr. Aldrich made a motion to elect Mr. Miller chair, Mr. Marcom vice-chair and Mr. Aldrich secretary – clerk. The motion was seconded. Mr. Miller asked if there were any other nominations. There being none, a vote was called for the slate of officers and approved by the Board.

 

Hubbard Farms: Replacing a chicken house at Pomeroy Farm.

 

Ms. Diane Miller represented Hubbard Farms. She passed out a diagram of the farm that included six chicken houses, a farm residence, an office, a R&D building and a building for manure storage. She explained that the Pomeroy Farm is at the end of North Main Street and the entrance is across from the cemetery.    

 

Ms. Miller said that the company already had a demolition permit from the Town to demolish chicken house No. 26 and No. 22 and said they are already down. Concrete slabs remains. She continued that the company that bought Hubbard Farms in 2018 looked at the roof of chicken house No. 22. It was going to take more than $100,000 to repair the roof. The company decided to build a new building using the same 42-foot-by-100-foot footprint. However, it could possibly be wider at a couple of points, Ms. Miller said. She needs a ventilation specialist to come in and look at how the air flow is in the chicken house in the summer. So it the building may require a small addition to the south and north. It would be closest to the manure house on the north side and Pomeroy Farm Lane on the south side.

 

Ms. Miller didn’t know how much space on either side that would take. It could by 3 feet, 5 feet or 10 feet. She has to wait until the ventilation specialist gets back to her. It could be no feet but it could be up to 10 feet on either side, she said. There would be no chickens in that space and no worker. The space would be screened for the purpose of filtering dust and insects from coming through into the chicken house. 

 

Mr. Marcom asked if it would have a roof over it. Ms. Miller said it would have a roof over it.

The foundation will remain the same but the building may be wider on the sides. Building would begin in July.

 

Basically, we are going to build a building that looks very similar to the one that’s there. Ms. Miller said. They may have to add the air ventilation systems on either side. Based on that information, she asked if Hubbard Farms would need a site plan review.

Mr. Dalessio asked if there were any new regulations that are based on buildings for chickens. She said she didn’t know of any new regulations except that there is a regulation of 45 pounds per square foot on the ceiling. Also, from a welfare issue, there has to be enough water and space, she said. 

 

Mr. Miller asked what did the Board think. Mr. Marcom said, “I don’t see any need for a site plan review.” Mr. Miller asked if anyone is in agreement. There being no Board member who didn’t disagree, Mr. Miller said the plan didn’t need a site plan review. 

 

Old Business:

Public Hearing: Avanru Development Group LTD, Lot Line Adjustment – Map 12, Lots 13 and 13-3, commercial district.

 

Surveyor Joe DiBernardo represented Avanru, which has three lots off of Route 12 near Tractor Supply

– the two mentioned in the Lot Line Adjustment and the third is Abenaki Springs. He explained that the configuration of these two lots would change. Lot 13 would shrink to 1.05 acres with 150.01 feet of frontage and Lot 13-3 would increase to 7.35 acres with 247.37 feet of frontage. In addition, there are a couple of easements, one on each lot, both of which would benefit Lot 13-3. 

 

Mr. Marcom had a map and said he didn’t understand what Mr. DiBernardo was referencing. Mr. Marcom  asked if anything had changed. Mr. DiBernardo said nothing has changed and that the tax map was incorrect. He explained where the current line was and explained where the new line would be and that it would wrap around the pumping station, which is part of the frontage for this lot.

 

He explained the 20-foot strip that grabs frontage Route 12 for Lot 13-3. The tax map doesn’t show frontage on Route 12. Mr. Miller interjected saying it’s a legal lot. There are no requirements for depth or width.

 

In addition, there’s an existing sewer line that runs out to the apartments and there’s an easement that goes over that, Mr. DiBernardo said. The sewer easement was required by the town when the apartments were built, Mr. Jack Franks said. 

 

Mr. Miller said he knew that and asked if there were any other questions. Being none, he closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Perron made a motion to accept the application as presented. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

Avanru/Fieldstone Civil Engineering: Final information to complete work requirements. This is regarding Map 12, Lot 13 and the conditions the Board in August 2018 put on that lot for approval of an amended Site Plan, Retail Store, Commercial District. 

 

The conditions were:

A new permit from AoT

A sprinkler plan signed off by the Walpole Fire Department

A final design of the building

A final sewage connection planning – catch basin placement

A time frame of one year in which construction must start and construction would be defined as the foundation started. If there is no construction/foundation, he must submit new site plan.

 

Mr. Franks and Mr. Chad Brannon from Fieldstone Civil Engineering presented. A package was presented with three complete sets of design drawings of the building, an approval letter from AoT, a letter from Mark Houghton agreeing with the architect, Mr. Kevin L. Paton, that a sprinkler system was not required because of the size of the building and the drawings with sewage connection plans.

Mr. Brannon said he was there to address all the conditions of approval in August 2018. He mentioned all of the above items that were submitted.

 

Mr. Dalessio said the building permit is in regard to a previous building and Mr. Franks would need to get one for this building. He asked if Mr. Franks had a potential tenant. Mr. Franks said he had three potential tenants but he was couldn’t say who they were because he signed a nondisclosure agreement. Mr. Miller asked what his time-frame for building was. Mr. Franks said within the next 30 days. 

 

Mr. Dalessio asked how much greens space. Mr. Brannon said 32 percent. The next question was why the new driveway? Mr. Jacks said the access point off of Route 12 would be conducive for the business that may go on that lot and when discussed with DOT they found that the line of sight and the fact that they had re-striped the road that it was better there than to put a slip lane in there. It also wouldn’t require any lights.

 

Mr. Dalessio noted that the paper work for the driveway permit had the wrong side of the road. Mr Brannon and Mr. Franks said knew about the error and that it would be corrected.

 

Mr. Franks said he is also hoping that he will have a new tenant for the property in back and said it will be a huge benefit for our community. 

 

Brannon said the design on Map 13 is not going to change. They added a 100-square-foot vestibule on the front. Because of that the ADA ramp was moved a few feet west and a sidewalk around the west side of the building was added. He said this plan has a less impervious cover.

 

Mr. Dalessio said the entrance is really dark. Mr. Jacks said the photo metrics has been updated. He has had some discussion with Liberty Utilities about a street light and if it’s a suggestion from the Board, he would go ahead and ask them. Mr. Miller said that is a suggestion.  

 

Mr. Aldrich asked which way was the building facing. Mr. Brannon said south. Mr. Aldrich asked if you drive in from Red Barn Lane you’re looking at the back of the building. Mr. Brannon agreed.

 

Mr. Dalessio made a motion to approve the amended site plan as presented at the meeting. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

Joe DiBernardo – Correction to Nerrie Lot Line Adjustment map that was approved last month – Mr. Joe DiBernardo said their was a drafting problem. The lots are the same size but when they went to set the pins, the stone wall was actually in a different place. 

 

Mr. Miller said that he originally thought maybe some of the acreage had changed. So he call Jeremy Hockensmith, Town Counsel, and asked if this was an administrative thing or not. If there is a change in acreage you have to go back and have a new Public Hearing to have a clean deed, Mr. Hockensmith said. But this was showing the stone wall in the wrong place.

 

The stone wall will become the new property line. A new plan shows the wall as is and the pin. Mr. DiBernardo has written to the Cheshire County Registry of Deeds to see if they’ll accept the amended plan. If the Registry of Deeds accepts the amended plan, then the Board does nothing. If it doesn’t, the applicant has to have another Public Hearing. 

 

Certification 676 allows this. He will submit a new Mylar and there will be a note on the Mylar about what happened. He will let the secretary know what happens. 

 

Catherine Harris and Mark Smith – professional offices and a home at 6 Ames Plaza, Map 12, Lot 55-21, Commercial District.

 

Ms. Harris owns Wealth Management & CPAs LLC, located on Route 5 in Westminster Station, Vt. It is a small professional office that serves Vermont and New Hampshire clients equally. The primary service include investments, taxation, CPA services, bookkeeping/payroll and business consulting. It has been operating for nearly six years. There are 4 personnel including Ms. Harris and sometimes an intern or a seasonal person.  

 

The couple have a purchase agreement for the 6 Ames Lane property. Their goal is to build a mixed-use building (residential/commercial mix) on the land that would serve as both the new location of CHS Wealth Management and Catherine and Mark’s personal residence. The property would have two driveways. A business driveway with 10 parking spaces and one handicapped space would have vehicles entering from Ames Lane and another driveway entering from Dearborn Circle for their personal use. The building, a modern farmhouse style, would be a two-story building not to exceed 3100 square feet, excluding basement, two car garage and porch. 

 

Ms. Harris believes there is a deed restriction on the property that will need a variance. Board member, Mr. White, lives on Dearborn Circle. He said the deed restriction and covenant on these properties expired for each home at different times. “That’s why we got it rezoned,” he said. There were a lot of things you couldn’t do – put up a clothes line, have a fence, etc. The deed restrictions are gone. So you do not have to get a variance. The two driveways do not connect. There are more problems from the lights in the Plaza, White said.

 

They do need a site plan. Water and sewer are already available and plenty of green space. 

Mr. Dalessio suggested they talk to Mark Houghton, Water and Sewer Director, to make sure they know where the water and sewer lines run. 

 

They will have need to get a driveway permit. The couple will be back next month to get an application and request a Public Hearing for a Site Plan Review.

 

Bill Carmody renovations. Mr. Carmody said he owned a home at the end of Pleasant Street and was doing renovations. He will be changing windows in the front and changing the size of the entry to 8-feet-by-10-feet for a mud room. He was told he had to come before the Planning Board. Mr. Miller said he did not need to come to the Planning Board for those renovations to the house, he just needed a building permit.

 

Community Solar Project at 310 Main Street – Chris Welcome and Chad Whitaker of Solar Clean Generation in Londonderry will be here to talk about the project at 310 Main Street and answer questions next month. Mr. Welcome canceled on Wednesday afternoon.

 

Todd Stewart of Solar Power Financial plans a solar array at capped landfill site. The terrain of northern portion is too steep but considering going for a 1 MW facility and power line may be big enough to handle that. The  Select Board is handling this matter. 

 

Patricia Rodrigues – Ms. Rodrigues wrote a four-page letter for a motion to reconsider the outcome of the Timothy Graves and Gretchen Fowler subdivision, decided last month. Mr. Miller said the Board has already ruled on the subdivision and if Ms. Rodrigues wanted to go further with her reconsideration, her recourse was to go to Superior Court. She then asked about the Rules of Procedure. Mr. Miller said they are being updated and when finalized, she would get a copy. Her letter will be attached to the minutes and placed in the file.

 

Mr. Dalessio asked the gentleman who was with Ms. Rodrigues, John Corduff, if he was taping the meeting. Mr. Corduff said yes. Mr. Dalessio said he wanted that noted in the minutes. 

 

April Workshop – Tuesday, April 23, 7 pm. Finalize the solar plans for residential and non residential districts. Also the Board needs to decide where the new plans should go in the site plan.  

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dennis seconded the motion and it passed. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

WPB Secretary

 

TOWN OF WALPOLE

JOINT MEETING

HOOPER TRUSTEES with HOOPER INSTITUTE BOARD

APRIL 15, 2019

 

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

 

Hooper Institute Board:  Becky Whippie; Karen Galloway,Marcia Galloway, Elaine Heleen 

 

Guest:  Susan Wyckoff

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Joint Meeting of the Hooper Trustees with the Hooper Institute Board to order at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  This meeting is being recorded.  

 

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – March 27, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Hooper Trustees with Hooper Institute Board meeting of March 27, 2019, as submitted, Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

INTRODUCTION – Susan Wyckoff will be Attending as Chair of the Search Team:  Mr. Dalessio thanked Mrs. Wyckoff for joining us as the leader for their Executive Search.  He asked Mrs. Wyckoff to provide a little background of herself for the members who had not previously met her.

 

Mrs. Wyckoff advised when the Trustees asked her to come on-board to help with the search, she was pleased to do so since she has been an educator and teacher for over 40 years. Mrs. Wyckoff started her career in the public schools in Claremont after college graduation.  She was awarded her bachelor’s degree at the University of Rhode Island in education; came to Claremont; got her master’s degree in education from Keene State and her Ph.D. from UNH.  Mrs. Wyckoff loves New Hampshire and has lived here most of her adult life.  She has lived in Walpole for about seven years. Mrs. Wyckoff and has heard a lot of wonderful things about the Hooper Institute.  It seems they are in a good spot to capitalize on the legacy of the Institute and what the Institute brings to the community.  She has been thinking about where we go from here.  It is a good time to put some ideas on the table and what they are looking for in an Executive Director.  Mrs. Wyckoff is happy to be a part of the Search Committee.  

 

Mrs. Wyckoff has been on the Hooper Scholarship Committee for six years.  She explained the Scholarship Committee mirrors a lot of the same values as the Institute.  They are looking to promote educational endeavors in the areas of agriculture, conservation, environmental studies, etc.  Since 1995 to 2019 they have given out over $400,000 to fifty applicants.  They are really proud of being able to help students out.  There were some adult students.  She would have attended Institute Board meetings if she had been invited.  Mr. Dalessio explained Mr. Tom Goins was the representative from the Hooper Scholarship Committee to the Institute Board meetings.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned the Institute Board invites the students who received Hooper Scholarship funds to meet with them.  Mrs. MarciaGalloway said they received excellent comments from the students who received the scholarships.  It is amazing at how well some of them have done.  Mrs. Wyckoff noted it is a good feeling for families and students.  Scholarships will be awarded in early June at the Fall Mountain High School AwardsCeremony.  She has not received the date yet but would love to have members of the Hooper Institute Board attend.  Ms. Mayberry advised there is also a North Walpole Scholarship that is given to a North Walpole student.  Mr. Dalessio said the Hooper Institute offers special community opportunities that would not normally be found outside of Walpole.

 

REVIEW AND FINALIZE THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS: The revised job descriptions were available.  These are based on the information received at the last meeting.  Mrs. MarciaGalloway had questions about splitting the job into two categories.  Her thought is that it should be a full-time position. With part-time people, you sometimes do not get the same dedication, and this is such an important position.  Mrs. Pschirrer said if they could find a candidate to fit both these positions it might work.  Mrs. Clark was part-time.  Mrs. M. Galloway asked what they were thinking of in terms of hours for the part-timers.  Mr. Dalessio feels that this is a good question because Mrs. Clark had limited teaching in the schools.  Mrs. Whippie did Pre-K through fourth grade.  Mrs. Clark did 5th and 6th grades which included the High Tunnel.  Ms. Mayberry advised Mrs. Clark did not do the 7th and 8th grades due to scheduling; there was not the same flexibility as in the lower grades.  Mr. Dalessio said finding a full-time person who would do both is optimistic.  Ms. Mayberry sees the educator piece, the maintenance piece and then the outreach piece for expansion.  Mr. Dalessio noted they have not reached out for volunteers in terms of doing some maintenance; such as, minor repairs.  They could hire a part-time handyperson.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned they have close to $1,000,000 for maintenance.  Mr. Dalessio said they could also do an expansion on the Institute building.  We do not have to go back to the court for approval; just contact the NH Charitable Trust.  They just need a plan.  Mrs. MarciaGalloway has lived in Walpole since 1970 and there are still a lot of people in Town not connected with the Hooper.  Mr. Dalessio said it is known as the building on the hill.  Mrs. Wyckoff pointed out that some students who apply for scholarships started out in the Hooper programs.  Ms. Mayberry said look at it as three pieces of a whole, not necessarily equally divided with someone who is a visionary and who can integrate the Hooper community on a greater level than it currently exists.  The education piece is important but we have one educator who works in the grades so that is open for discussion.  There are a lot of other things that Mrs. Clark spent her time doing that need to be addressed such as getting the Hooper ready for spring,facilitate the summer programs and interns.  All this needs to be coordinated as well as being able to reach out into the community.  Mr. Dalessio questioned if it would be harmful if a decision was made not to do the 5th and 6th grades for a year.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised they will have a new science teacher starting in September.  Who would take care of the High Tunnel?  She observed plants growing that will be ready for harvesting soon.  Ms. Mayberry said listening to how they integrate into the schools it sounds like she reinforces lessons that the teachers are doing; provides program enhancements.  Mrs. Whippie replied “yes”.  She advised that their job as Hooper employees is to follow the studies of the teachers’programs.  If it works with what the teachers are doing, they can coordinate and work together.  Mrs. Clark is gearing up for the 6th graders canoe trip.   This is extra beyond the school day.  This is in cooperation with the teacher and the Connecticut River Watershed Council.  Mrs. Whippie said Mrs. Clark does 5th and 6th grades but they would have to check with Mrs. Clark on the 7th and 8th grades as they are subject to time constraints.  Mrs. Whippie is not sure of the hours Mrs. Clark works in the schools but she is there a lot.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mrs. Whippie about her hours in the classrooms.  Mrs. Whippie replied in addition to her planning time she has 24 hours. She coordinates with teachers and is at the Primary and North Walpole Schools.  

 

Mr. Dalessio felt the discussion was beginning to sound like they should search for a full-time person.  Ms. Karen Galloway feels they will find a much more qualified candidate.  It is difficult finding qualified part-timers with no benefits in the school district.  Mrs. M. Galloway felt they should search for a full-time person and offer Mrs. Whippie a few more hours if she would accept them.  Mrs. Whippie explained that she and Mrs. Clark have talked about lots of things; she works parts of four days at this time. A big concern has always been money.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned that many years ago Mrs. Clark had documented that there needed to be fundraising.  They have to go back to raising money.  That is why they created Friends of the Hooper. Mrs. Wyckoff summarized that they envision the management of the entire program, oversight of the educational piece, budgetary piece, oversight of the fiscal plan and fundraising.  That is quite a full skill set.  Mrs. Pschirrer said that is correct and why they started out with two job descriptions.  Ms. Mayberry explained their vision is also education but in a broader sense than just K-through 8th grade.  It would include the whole community, not just the schools.  It is the community out-reach piece; have adults get involved.  The goal is to create enthusiasm and interest in all age groups. Mr. Dalessio stated the Trustees will do whatever they can to help raise money. Mrs. Wyckoff said they will hope for the best; they shoot for what they really want.  Mr. Dalessio suggested they leave this to Mrs. Wyckoff and Mrs. Pschirrer to work the two part-time positions into one full-time position so this can be moved along faster.  Mrs. Wyckofffelt education should be strong and to get behind what the Hooper Institute stands for.  She would like to spend some time talking about the position.  It will include benefits in accordance with the Town’s policy.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned they have an aging population in Town that they could run some very good programs for.  Mr. Dalessio summarized it sounds like they are all in agreement.  

 

Mr. Dalessio feels they should contact local businesses for support of the summer programs.  Ms. K. Galloway replied they did do this.  Walpole is small and those same people are contacted by all the organizations.  She does not like going back all the time to the same people.  They need to be creative and come up with other ideas besides speakers.  Ms. Mayberry thought about workshops.  There was discussion relative to the kind of grants they received in the past.  Mrs. Clark wrote the grant applications.  They have to meet the criteria.  Mr. Ben Daviss and Ms. Mayberry were mentioned as grant writers.  

 

SEARCH COMMITTEE:  Mr. Dalessio advised they would like to have five members on the Search Committee.  Ms. Mayberry will represent the Trustees.  The other four members will be Mrs. Marcia Galloway, Mrs. Becky Whippie, Mr. Joe Coneeney and Mr. Sam Jacobs.  Mrs. Wyckoff would like to have the Search Committee meet at her house to talk about a firm sense of what they are looking for.  A part of their job is not just screening through the applicants but talking about the Town, the Hooper and this opportunity to work as a team.  Mrs. M. Galloway stated the Hooper is so unique and Walpole is so lucky to have it.  Mrs. Wyckoff is looking forward to working with everyone.  Mr. Dalessio advised that Mrs. Whippie was the State Educator of the Year and the NH Conservation District last year.  She is on the UNH Extension Service Advisory Committee.          

         

TIMELINE FOR ADVERTISING AND RECRUITING:  Mrs. Pschirrer had a list of where they want to place the ads on April 22nd, 2019, as follows: The Keene Sentinel, Clarion, Walpolean, Antioch College, Keene State, UNH Agricultural Cooperative Extension, the Town’s website and we have the potential of putting something in The Shopper and the Valley News.  Applicants have to send a resume and cover letter; all done electronically. Deadline is May 22nd, 2019.  The start date will be mid-August.      

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Celebration Planning:  The date is Sunday, June 23rd from 1:00to 4:00 PM at the Hooper Institute.    

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Dalessio declared this meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 7:45 PM.

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – April 4, 2019:   Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of April 4, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Joint Meeting of the Hooper Trustees with The Hooper Institute Board:  Mr. Dalessio received an email from Mrs. Eloise Clark that she will be unable to attend this meeting on Monday, April 15, 2019.  Mrs. Clark suggested the Town pick-up the health insurance premiums for the new employee as it will leave more funding in the Hooper budget.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted they will need to look at what amount they have to spend.  She will be meeting with Mrs. Susan Wyckoff tomorrow afternoon.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 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 that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were five members of the public in attendance.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

WALPOLE PLAYERS re: Use of Second Floor After May 15:  Lisa Bryan, President of the Walpole Players, explained that with the Library moving to the second floor they did not have a chance to complete their work on safety issues and would like to do so.  Originally she thought the Library was using the second floor for storage.  Mr. Dalessio recommended she would have to work all the details out with Mrs. Justine Fafara at the Library and Mrs. Downing in the Selectboard office.  The Players will have to coordinate their schedule around other activities on the second floor.  They would not be able to work there during the hours the Library is open.   Mrs. Pschirrer noted the Library work is expected to start in mid-to-late May.  Mr. Dalessio summarized that the priority for use of the second floor is to the Library.  Ms. Bryan will let Mrs. Downing or Mrs. Daigle know when they plan on coming in.    

 

CHESHIRE COUNTY COMMISSIONER – Mr. Jack Wozmak:  Mr. Wozmak wanted to stop in to visit with the Selectboard to let them know what the commissioners are working on.  The Selectboard questioned having the Sheriff’s Office transport juveniles rather than the local police department.  Cheshire County is the only county in the State that does not provide this service.  Mr. Wozmak will check with the Sheriff on the history of this.  Relative to the concern on the due date of the county taxes from the towns, the county taxes are driven by State statute.  The County borrows in anticipation of the towns’ taxes and that is paid back by the end of the year.  He will confirm this with the finance director.  There have been times when a town will pay late, but the interest is high.  Historically the County has waived the interest provided the town explains their unforeseen circumstances for being late.  Typically the town pays within a week of the due date. Mr. Wozmak mentioned the question of having the county taxes paid twice a year had previously come up. The NH Municipal Association feedback was that the towns like the interest income created from holding the county tax monies. It would take legislation at the State level to change how the taxes are paid to the County.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that the towns assume they will have to continue to pay for the project at Maplewood.  What else does Mr. Wozmak anticipate will arise to drive up the County taxes? Mr. Wozmak does not see anything for the new jail.  The Court House renovations were mostly done with federal dollars.  They are renting a part of the jail to the Feds; it helps offset expenses.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked what percentage remains empty. Mr. Wozwak said the Commissioners get a census report every week.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked about the old jail property.  Mr. Wozmak replied the farm land is leased; the old jail building was demolished.  Mr. Dalessio asked how much other property is available.  Mr. Wozmak said they still own about 110 acres+/-.  The delegation has been historically concerned about the land; the County has owned for over 200 years.  People still occasionally give them land.  They probably have income of $30,000-to-$40,000 from harvesting the forests. The three commissioners have an interest in the fact that their budgets have tripled over the last 25 years.  It is not all County spending.  It is because of the retirement costs, etc.  In 1998 there was no cost in operating Maplewood; this year it is about $2,500,000. It’s a property that taxpayers have to subsidize.  The State keeps reducing the benefits the towns used to receive.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned the State gave the towns the authority to have extra local taxes such as an extra $5.00 for car registrations, etc.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that the town gets letters about having Keno; the State has approached owners of some restaurants in Town.  Mr. Wozmak mentioned the State’s Ten-Year Plan and the red-listed bridges. Yet there is no sustainable plan for the highways, bridges, etc.  The State continues to push funding back to the towns.  Ms. Mayberry mentioned the State is using their toll money to offset their match to the federal government.Mrs. Pschirrer advised they need to have elected officials who will look at things realistically.  Mr. Wozmak wants them to consider the property tax as much as everything else they talk about.  The State surplus comes from the towns’ property taxes.  Property taxpayers need a stronger voice in pushing the State to have a more sustainable and realistic way to fund government.  Mr. Wozmak will keep the Selectboard informed on their continuing work with the NH Municipal Association. Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned we need leadership and who will stand-up to attempt to solve these problems.  Mr. Wozmak will try to raise a voice and, if at the end of the day, taxpayers know more about where their property taxes are going then we have achieved something.  Put some pressure on the State to think more about this.  Ms. Mayberry is aware of the fact that this conversation is happening in different places as it came up during the Fall Mountain Regional School District Deliberative Session this year.        .                           

 

WALPOLE ZONING ORDINANCE – Motor Vehicle Recycling Yards and Junk Yards:  Mr. Richard O’Brien and Mr. David Edkins were present to discuss the Walpole Zoning Ordinance on Motor Vehicle Recycling Yards and Junk Yards. They are concerned about the junk yard in the Industrial Park.  There is no question that it is an auto repair business with a junk yard/an automotive recycling yard.  It should be regulated as a junk yard and go through the process for a Junk Yard Permit.  There are at least 50-to-100 junk cars on the property.  Mr. Edkins distributed copies of excerpts from the Town’s Zoning Ordinance which refers to RSA Chapter 236.   Mrs. Pschirrer ask for specifics. Were they discussing Dexparts?  Mr. Elkins confirmed it is. Mr. Dalessio advised there would be no decision made at this meeting. The Selectboard will review previous meeting minutes.  Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Edkins are requesting the Selectboard enforce the Town and State regulations governing junk yards.  Mrs. Pschirrer asked if Mr. Edkins would apply this to other locations in town? Mr. Edkins replied “absolutely”. Mr. Dalessio summarized that after the Selectboard reviews the history, they will provide a written response to Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Edkins.  Mr. O’Brien asked when they might expect a response.  Mr. Dalessio said about three weeks as they are working on several other issues.          

 

BILL CARMODY:  Mr. Carmody plans to submit a building permit on a house he owns on Pleasant Street.  The contractor is ready to do some window work. However, Mr. Carmody is still working on his renovation plans and is not ready to fill out the building permit.  Mr. Dalessio advised that window work can be done now as he is not changing the footprint of the house.  Due to the fact that his renovations will be under 100 square feet, Mr. Carmody will not need a building permit.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $35,371.58 for checks issued April 12, 2019.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a payment in the amount of $28,330.79 to the NH Retirement System.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending April 6, 2019, in the amount of $27,872.94 for checks issued April 12, 2019, and the electronic fund transfer for the 941

Employer Taxes in the amount of $5,577.07.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – April 4, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 4, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

REFUND:

MAP and LOT #028-012-000    Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $5.43 for Map and Lot #028-012-000.  This is due to an overpayment.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ABATEMENTS:

MAP and LOT #009-028-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Abatement for a Property Tax Refund in the amount of $116.55 for Map and Lot #009-028-001 as recommended by Avitar Associates.  The land condition was reduced due to the location on a Class VI Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT #014-011-002:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement Request for a Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #014-011-002 as recommended by Avitar Associates.  Theappraiser did not adjust the non-Walpole comparisons to reflect Walpole’s superior location.   Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT #020-012-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement Request for a Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 020-012-000 as recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT # 028-129-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement Request for a Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot #028-129-000 as recommended by Avitar Associates.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

TIMBER TAX WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #002-012-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Original Warrant, Yield Tax Levy, and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed, Operation Number 18-461-004-T for Map and Lot #002-012-000 in the amount of $295.05.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

GRAVEL TAX WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #001-016-002:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Original Warrant, Gravel Tax Levy, in the amount of $25.20 for Map and Lot #001-016-002.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

VETERANS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #030-013–000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Veterans’ Property Tax Credit for the current owner of Map and Lot #030-013-000.  This is due to a change in ownership name.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

TIMBER INTENT:

MAP and LOT #008-033-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved toapprove the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Map and Lot #008-033-000 for property located off Wentworth Road.   Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

EXCAVATION INTENTS:

AP and LOT #001-016-002:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot #001-016-002.  This is located off Wentworth Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

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

 

MAP and LOT #001-010-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Map and Lot #001-010-000.  This is located off Industrial Drive.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

DAVID H. RAMSEY, 21 Alstead Center Road, Map and Lot #025-021-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2019-07 for David H. Ramsey to erect a “24’ x 14’ Reeds Ferry Shed” at 21 Alstead Center Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

LEON F. JONES, 805 Wentworth Road, Map and Lot #002-009-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2019-08 for Leon F. Jones to erect a “43’ x 30’ Arch Profile Building” at 804 Wentworth Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

AVANRU DEVELOPMENT GROUP Ltd, 504 Main Street, Map and Lot #012-013-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2011-48 Amended for AvanruDevelopment Group Ltd, to “Construct a 1 story 130’ x 70’ commercial retail store front building as approved by the Planning Board on April 9, 2019”.   Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:    

Appointment Notice:  The Selectboard approved and signed the Appointment Notice for Mr. Gary Speed as an alternate member on the Walpole Conservation Commission.  The term of office is for three years from March 2019 through Town Meeting March 2022.  This was approved at the last Selectboard meeting on April 04, 2019.

 

Special Town Meeting:  The Selectboard reviewed the Warrant text for the Special Town Meeting – 2019 Warrant and Budget – on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  Mrs. Cindy Westover will be in attendance at this Special Town Meeting as the Supervisor of the Checklist.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Recreation Revolving Fund Request for Sports Clinic T-Shirts:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the request of the Recreation Department to purchase Soccer/Basketball Clinic T-shirts from Grizzly Graphix for the amount of $847.00.  This amount will be taken out of the Recreation Department’s Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Recreation Revolving Fund Request for Soccer and Basketballs   Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the request of the Recreation Department to purchase Soccer and basketball balls from BSN Sports for the amount of $435.94.  This amount will be taken out of the Recreation Department’s Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Document Control:  Mr. Dalessio advised that they need to put better document control processes in place.  Some documents are scattered around in different departments.  Any agreement has to be attached to the purchase order in the Finance Department and/or property file.

 

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.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:40 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:45 PM.

 

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 11, 2019, be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard Session.  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 7:55 PM.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Department Managers:  Ms. Mayberry asked what their expectations are when a department manager will not be working.  Mr. Dalessio feels a department manager should notify two people when they expect to be out: 1) the second person in charge (contact person), and 2) Mrs. Sarah Downing in this office.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted some departments have a designated second person in charge.  Ms. Mayberry will follow-up with Mr. Hoy at Recycling Center.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary:

I truly believe that the last issues just appeared in my mailbox and here we are again! – Lil

The time just rolls by too fast. The closing date for the May 2019 issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION is this Friday, 19 April. A few days early, but that is because of Easter weekend, and you can get your submissions in prior to your celebrations.

Some articles have already arrived, and some new advertisements also. If you have anything, but have questions, please feel free to email me or call. All contact information is in the upper right corner of each page on the CLARION website.

Thank you, and Happy Easter, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this meeting of the Selectboard to order at 4:00 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 no members of the public in attendance.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $343,097.19 for checks issued April 5, 2019.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Included in the above is a payment in the amount of $79,999.00 to the Fuzzy Bros. for the Alstead Center Road culvert repairs and a Tax Lien check of $241,196.00 for the Tax Collector that was deposited the same day into the General Fund.  

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Check Register for the week ending March 30, 2019, in the amount of $25,980.53 for checks issued April 5, 2019 and the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes in the amount of $5,400.06.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MINUTES – March 28, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboardmeeting of March 28, 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 – March 28, 2019:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 28, 3019, 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 received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

 

ABATEMENTS:

MAP and LOT #005-002-008   Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Abatement in the amount of $157.71 for Map and Lot #005-002-008.  This is due to a lowering of the type of view from the property.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MAP and LOT #008-120-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to deny the Abatement for Map and Lot #008-120-000 as recommended by Avitar Associates.  The view assessed to the property was correct.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

 

 

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TIMBER TAX WARRANTS:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the three Original Warrants, Yield Tax Levy and the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed, Intent Filed During Tax Year – April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 as follows:

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

 

BUILDING PERMIT:

DAVID and SUSAN HOWELL – MAP and LOT #007-024-001:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2019-06 for David and Susan Howell to remove roof panels and install a “40’ x 11’ Ground Mount Solar Array” at 250 Old Keene Road.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved. 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Residential Solar Building Permit Requirements – Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the Residential Solar Building Permit Requirements.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Response to NHDES Mill Pond Dam Deficiency Letter:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Response Letter of Deficiency DSP #19-005 that will be sent to the NH Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair, Mr. Steven Dalessio, to sign the Letter of Deficiency dated February 21, 2019.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Mr. Dalessio reported they did receive the Emergency Declaration to repair the Mill Pond Dam flash boards.  The boards are now in the process of being repaired.  

 

PILOT Agreement re: North Walpole:  Mr. Dalessio advised that the meeting with the North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  This is to discuss the Great River Hydro Dam PILOT Agreement.      

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Vachon Clukay Governance Audit Form:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Chair, Mr. Steven Dalessio, be authorized to sign the Vachon Clukay Governance Audit Form.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Vachon Clukay Management Audit Form:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Chair, Mr. Steven Dalessio, be authorized to sign the Vachon Clukay Management Audit form.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

 

 

 

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E.E. Houghton:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboardapprove and sign the E.E. Houghton invoices.  This is an auditing request.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

Deputy Forest Fire Warden Appointment Forms:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the NH Deputy Forest Fire Warden Appointment forms for the Town of Walpole as follows:  1) Bryan Wetherby; 2) Anthony Fry, and 3) Mike Hubbard.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

Alternate Member Reappointment Request for Conservation Commission:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Alternate Member Reappointment Request for Mr. Gary Speed to the Walpole Conservation Commission.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation:  Mr. Dalessio advised that the Selectboard is being asked to support April 2019 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”.  

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the Proclamation which states their support for “Child Abuse Prevention Month”, April 2019.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.  

 

Town Bridges:  In two weeks Mr. Dalessio will have all the status for the Town bridges, the time lines and other pertinent information so it can be reviewed quarterly.  

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 4:40 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 5:00 PM.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Broadband Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer has been working with five people who want to be on the Broadband Committee.  Their first meeting will be on May 1st at 6:30 PM in this SelectboardOffice.  She will collect materials from Southwest Regional Planning Commission that will be useful.    

 

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 adjourned at 5:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 4:40 PM.

 

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – March 28, 2019:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of March 28, 2019, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

JOINT MEETING WITH HOOPER TRUSTEES AND HOOPER INSTITUTE BOARD – March 27, 2019:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the March 27, 2019, Joint Meeting with the Hooper Trustees and Hooper Institute Board, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.    

 

HOOPER BUSINESS:

Hooper Board Reappointment Request: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that a request had been received from Mrs. Holly Gowdy for a reappointment to the Hooper Institute Board for another three year term.  There was a consensus of the Hooper Trustees to do all the appointments at one time.     

 

Hooper Executive and Educator Job Descriptions:  Mrs. Pschirrer had emailed the revised copies of the two job descriptions.  Job Descriptions should not become too detailed.  She did include “outdoor camping and canoeing experience” to cover some concerns of the Institute Board members.  Ms. Mayberry felt a reasonable expectation would be to say “to facilitate and lead outdoor activities”.  

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the two job descriptions.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

This will allow the two job descriptions to be advertised.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer will forward copies of the job descriptions to Mrs. Susan Wycoff and invite her to attend their next Joint Meeting on Monday, April 15th, 2019, at 7:00 PM.       

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary