The Walpolean

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

 

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.  

Car Wash and Bake Sale this weekend on Saturday, April 13th to support the Walpole Science Olympiad Team.

 

Bake Sale at the Walpole Post office 8-12

 

Car Wash 9:30-1:30 at the Walpole School

 

For the third year in a row Walpole Science Olympiad Team will represent the town of Walpole and the State of New Hampshire at the National Tournament!

 

Please support our fundraisers.

Contact Kim Lewis for more information, klewis@sau60.org