The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

 

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There was one member of the public in attendance.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $67,326.01, for checks dated September 29, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending September 23, 2017 in the amount of $23,800.16 for checks dated September 29, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,141.28 for the week ending September 23, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 21, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of September 21, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – September 21, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of September 21, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – September 21, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of September 21, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

STAFF MEETING MINUTES – September 21, 2017: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of September 21, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed minutes of the following meetings:

• North Walpole Village District Commissioners – September 19, 2017;
• Walpole Planning Board Workshop Session – September 26, 2017. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio attended this Workshop.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

WALPOLE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES, LLC, 35 Main Street, Map and Lot #020-080-000: 

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-33 for Walpole Homemade Chocolates, LLC to add an “8’ x 6’ Covered Porch Entrance” at 35 Main Street.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

ROBERT and MARILY COHEN, 223 Watkins Hill Road, Map and Lot #005-055-000:

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-36 for Robert and Marilyn Cohen to add a “22’ x 36’ New Kitchen, Laundry & Sitting Room Addition” at 223 Watkins Hill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RENEWAL, AT & T, 88 Scovill Road, Map and Lot #003-082-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant a Renewal of Building Permit No. 2016-36 for the University of New Hampshire, AT & T to “Upgrade existing facility per prior permit #2016-36” at 88 Scovill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

BRUCE LaBELLE:  Mr. LaBelle lives on County Road and was concerned as he had not heard anything about his appeal. Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Selectboard Office was trying to reach him by phone to schedule a hearing but he was not responding.  Mr. LaBelle was having a problem with his phone messages.  Mrs. Loren Martin from Avitar Associates is required to attend.  Mrs. Pschirrer recommended trying to have Mrs. Martin attend this hearing on October 19^th or October 26^th.  The response to the State is due November 4^th.

RECREATION REVOLVING FUND REQUEST – Volley Ball Net – North Walpole Park:  Mr. Bill Gallagher and Mr. Don Provencher came into the meeting.  Mr. Gallagher had talked with Ms. Mayberry about security with the North Walpole Park.  They had talked about lighting for the “subway” area as it is very dark there so there have been some issues.  Ms. Mayberry noted this concern is shared with Police Chief Paquette.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned when the request for a volley ball net came in he remembered that in the past nets had been cut down and poles broken.  Mr. Gallagher explained this time they were looking at sturdy galvanized poles and the net itself would be removal so it could be stored somewhere else.  As a group they felt this would work.  Mr. Provencher mentioned more adult people are visiting the park; there is a bench and picnic table.  Younger children are coming in with their parents.  Mrs. Pschirrer heard that Mrs. Nancy Shepard had ordered 50 daffodil bulbs; some to be planted in the North Walpole Park and some will be for the Town Village area.  Mr. Gallagher feels lighting in that “subway” area will be a help.  They would also like to have that area cleaned-out; they do not want the building to become deteriorated therefore they will paint it.  They would also like to set up a camera and have talked to Chief Paquette about this.  Mrs. Pschirrer suggested they talk to Mr. Mark Houghton to see if the wires to the pole are viable.  They can also talk to Mr. Mike Rau to see if the Highway Department would clean-out the area near the “subway”.  Ms. Mayberry asked about storage for the net.  Mr. Dalessio noted Chief Paquette had suggested a secured job box with a lock on it in the park.  Mr. Gallagher mentioned they are trying to recruit more help.  Moving forward they are talking about a horseshoe pit and a small sand box area for young children.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the purchase of the volley ball net and poles in the amount of $1,238.10 to be taken out of the Recreation Department Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Gallagher stated they have to keep moving forward so people see the progress.  They thanked Ms. Mayberry for getting the bike racks for them.

 

ABATEMENT – PROPERTY TAX:

MAP and LOT #013-035-000:  The owners of Map and Lot #013-035-000 reached an agreement with Avitar Associates at an assessment meeting during the week of September 12^th.  The property owner will sign off on the Board of Tax and Land Appeals form if the Selectboard agrees to the new assessment.  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Abatement of $302.20.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION FORM:

MS-1:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the MS-1 form, Summary Inventory of Valuation.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Westberg Property:  Mrs. Pschirrer received a note with recommendations from Mr. J.B. Mack at Southwest Region Planning Commission; she responded to his note.

Letter to Andrew Lewis:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. Andrew Lewis regarding his assessment.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Letter to Fred Ernst:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to Mr. Fred Ernst regarding the moving of parking lines on Westminster Street.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

WRAP Appointment:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Paul Happ to fill a vacancy on the WRAP Committee.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Cemetery Deed – Lot #D505:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the sale of Cemetery Deed D505 to Mr. William Therrien and heirs.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Cheshire County Tax Assessment:   The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from the Cheshire County Treasurer advising that Walpole’s portion of the County Tax Assessment is $1,483,424.00 to be paid on or before December 18, 2017. The late penalty is 10% per annum and will be strictly enforced.

Walpole Site Based Committee Letter:  A letter was received from the Walpole School Site Based Committee regarding a “Proposed Regional Middle School”.  Ms. Mayberry reported the FMRSD Board has taken no action.

CT River Bank Erosion Issue:  Mrs. Downing received a call from Mr. Preston Young in Governor Sununu’s office today regarding the John Foster property on Marshall Street and the potential problem of increased bank erosion along the Connecticut River north of the Residential area of North Walpole due to the Route 12 project.  Mrs. Downing forwarded this information to the North Walpole Village Commissioners.  An email was received from Mr. Gregg Comstock at the Department of Environmental Services regarding Draft 401 Certification for NH DOT Route 12 Reconstruction Project. Written comments are being accepted.  Mrs. Downing was asked to forward this information to Mr. Foster, Mr. Powers and Mr. Polselli.

Complete Streets Recommendations:  An email was received from Mrs. Marilou Blaine regarding the Planning Board’s recommendations regarding the Complete Streets project.  The Selectboard agreed that the Planning Board should bring this discussion on recommendations before a Public Hearing. People should know what is being decided on in the Town.  Mrs. Pschirrer clarified that the ownership of the gas station is not changing hands.  The owner will be only changing the supplier of the gas.  Ms. Mayberry will respond to Mrs. Blaine.

Thank You Letters:  Two Thank You notes were received.  The Monadnock Conservancy thanked the Selectboard for all their support and guidance for their Annual Celebration event on Saturday, September 16^th.  It was a huge success.  A Thank You letter was received from the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock for their recent gift from the Town of Walpole in memory of Elizabeth “Betty” M. Snide.

Department of Revenue Administration Trainings:  Mrs. Pschirrer is planning to attend the DRA Current Use training.  Mrs. Jodi Daigle will go to the Exemption and Timber Tax training in Keene.  Mrs. Downing would like to attend the Exemptions training in Bradford.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned each one costs $10.00.  Mr. Dalessio plans to attend the NH Municipal Association Annual Conference on November 15^th and 16^th in Manchester.  Mrs. Pschirrer will also attend.                       

ACH Payment:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised there is an agreement with the Savings Bank of Walpole that needs to be signed by her and Mr. Tom Goins.  It is to handle the credit card.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the ACH Payment Agreement at the Savings Bank of Walpole to accept credit cards and to authorize Mrs. Pschirrer to sign the form.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING:  Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring, (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:48 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:25 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 28, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:26 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:34 PM.

 

  

OTHER BUSINESS:

Boy Scouts:  Mr. Dalessio mentioned the Boy Scouts are going to be in need of service projects.  They need a specified number of service hours for programs.

Reservoir Dam:  Mr. Dalessio was at the Reservoir Dam and thought it was very well maintained.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned Mr. Mark Houghton is in charge of the dam and there is someone who goes there to cut brush, mow the lawn, etc.  Mr. Mark Houghton was told to go ahead and hire someone to have some additional work done as the Walpole Conservation Commission agreed to pay for it.  He just needs to organize it.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

 

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

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She 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:

PAUL McGUIRK:   Mr. McGuirk was present at this meeting with questions regarding his new assessment especially on his land on County Road. He did some research.  The valuation on his land alone went up 31%.  Is that average or high compared to the whole town?  His residence went down approximately $100.00.  He does not feel the letter from Avitar Associates is clear.  He asked for the listing of the new assessments mentioned in the letter as he does not have a computer.  He would like to compare some of his neighbor’s property values to his.  Mrs. Pschirrer replied the Town does not yet have that complete listing; she did have a copy of his new tax card.  Mr. McGuirk noted the letter does not tell the residents if they did not have any satisfaction after they made the appeal, they could make an appointment to meet with the Selectboard members.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out the Selectboard usually has property owners appeal directly to Avitar.  When Mr. McGuirk met with the Avitar representative he asked Mr. McGuirk if he could get the price of his appraisal if he were to sell the property.  What bothers Mr. McGuirk is the assessments on commercial land.  He checked on three properties he had looked at five years ago, in addition to looking into properties in the Tractor Supply area; residential and commercial.  He does not yet have the new assessments.  Residential property turns over faster than commercial property.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted with this assessment a lot of land value went up yet the assessment on a house either stayed the same or went down.  She heard one answer; a lot of land was sold in Town so that is how they compared values.  Mr. McGuirk stated a property owner can appeal to the Selectboard, then to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals and, if necessary, to the Superior Court but that is expensive.  Mrs. Pschirrer explained an appeal goes to Avitar. It then comes back to the Selectboard to either approve or deny their recommendation.  Mrs. Downing advised the list of the new assessments will arrive in the office next Wednesday.  Mrs. Pschirrer summarized that the Selectboard cannot answer all his questions tonight but they will do their homework and research and get back to Mr. McGuirk.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 6:44 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:59 PM.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:00 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:42 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of September 21, 2017, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $562,378.21 for checks dated September 22, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $535,300.00 to the Fall Mountain Region School District.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending September 16, 2017 in the amount of $21,739.45 for checks dated September 22, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,624,53 for the week ending September 16, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of September 14, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 14, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 14, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Planning Board – September 12, 2017;
• Cemetery Trustees – September 9, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Commissioners – August 29, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Commissioners – September 12, 2017
• Hooper Institute Committee – September 12, 2017.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

Walpole Handmade Chocolates, LLC – 35 Main Street, Map and Lot #020-080-000:

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-33 for Walpole Handmade Chocolates, LLC to add a “8’ x 6’ Covered Porch Entrance” at 35 Main Street.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio advised when a contractor comes in for a Building Permit the Selectboard still need a letter from the property owner. This Building Permit was made out for Burdicks however they no longer own this building; it is Walpole Homemade Chocolates, LLC.  Mr. Dalessio recommended the owner re-do this application.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved the Selectboard rescind their previous motion to approve Building Permit No. 2017-33.  This building is no longer owned by Burdicks.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Tom and Cheryl Patty, 124 Upper Walpole, Map and Lot #012-047-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2017-34 for Tom and Cheryl Patty to “add a “16’ x 18’ Bedroom Addition” at 124 Upper Valley Road, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Donna and Edward Karmen, 232 Upper Walpole Road, Map and Lot #012-031-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit #2017-35 for Donna and Edward Karmen to add a “36’ x 26’4” 1^st and 2^nd Floor Addition” at 232 Upper Walpole Road, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

CURRENT USE:

Map and Lot #001-016-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the Land Use Change Tax for Map and Lot #001-016-000 as requested.  Reclaimed land is being moved back into Current Use.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

Gowdy Living Trust, Old Drewsville Road, Map and Lot #001-016-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for the Gowdy Living Trust, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Lane Construction Co., Access through Westmoreland, Map and Lot #003-002-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Lane Construction Company, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Westberg Property:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported today is the day Southwest Region Planning Commission wanted the Selectboard to give them a decision on the Westberg property as they are holding money for this Walpole project.  Mr. Mike McClosky expected the DES would begin their sampling today.  It will be October 6^th before they have test results.  The next meeting of the Brownfields Committee is on November 21^st.  The Selectboard have to let them know as soon as possible if they want to move forward with Phase I. Everyone agrees they will not be able to complete everything in order to apply for the November round of grants.  It would be in the Town’s best interest for the Selectboard to advise they want to proceed with Phase I and have the SWRPC hold the funds but not start Phase I until the middle of winter. In the meantime Mrs. Pschirrer communicated with the executor of the Westberg estate.  Mr. Dalessio feels they should go ahead with Phase I with the understanding that we have no obligation to take the property.  Ms. Mayberry said if they have time to get the sampling results then she is okay with moving forward.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to continue to pursue acquisition of the Westberg Central Plating property from the Westberg Estate and request funding from Southwest Region Planning Commission for funding Phase I with the understanding that the Town expects liability protection from the federal government and the State of New Hampshire.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio would like to know if the Town can still hold Westberg Estate liable for this. Mrs. Pschirrer said it is a good question to ask Attorney Hockensmith.  Mrs. Pschirrer will send this motion to Mr. J.B. Mack at SWRPC.

Letter to Andrew Lewis:  Acknowledgement was made of the letter from Mr. Andrew Lewis.  His property is on Blackjack Crossing and he is concerned with the assessment on his property but does not want to enter into an appeal process.  He hopes the Selectboard will intervene with Avitar Associates.  Mrs. Downing was asked to contact Avitar Associates to ask for a letter as to why the land portions have gone up so much.  It is the Town’s common complaint.  It will be nice to have the answer in writing.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request – Volley Ball Net:  Ms. Mayberry would like to table the Recreation request for a volley ball net for North Walpole as Mr. Gallagher will come to the Selectboard meeting next week to talk about the park.  They are all concerned about the vandalism.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT):  Mrs. Pschirrer attended this Public Hearing; it was an interesting hearing on the 10-year Plan starting 2019.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned there is an article in the Keene Sentinel on the Vilas Bridge.    

Water and Sewer Receipts to Date: Water and Sewer collections continue and the delinquent amount continues to be reduced each week.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request:  A request was received from Mr. Justin Cassarino and the Recreation Committee to purchase soccer uniforms for the players ages 4-11.  They will be purchasing their items through Grizzly Graphix.  The total cost is $1,260.50.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve this request by the Recreation Committee to purchase soccer uniforms for the amount of $1,260.50 from their Revolving Fund.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

A-5 Land Use Change Tax Form:

Mr. Dalessio moved to sign the A-5 Land Use Change Tax Form which goes back to 2015 as requested by Mrs. Smith.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer signed the document.  Ms. Mayberry abstained from the vote as it was prior to her being a Selectboard member.

Health Trust HRA and FSA Option: The Selectboard received a letter from the Health Trust regarding their introduction of “HealthTrust Benefit Advantage”.  Mrs. Pschirrer would like to have the HealthTrust representative, Teresa Williams, schedule a meeting to talk with the Selectboard.

Calendar:  Mr. Dalessio suggested having a calendar posted with all the dates and deadlines for end of the year 2017 and start of 2018.  The dates are needed when various documents need to be in.  Mrs. Downing was asked to print one to share with the Selectboad and Mr. Kreissle.

Parking on Westminster Street:  An email was received from Mr. Fred Ernst who lives on Westminster Street. There is marked parking with lines on both sides of the street.  There is no parking space directly across from Mr. Ernst’s driveway because of the fire hydrant.  Mr. Ernst would like the Town to remove all the parking spaces on the opposite side of the street from his driveway.  Mrs. Pschirrer will write him a note to advise the Selectboard declined his request.

Conservation Commission Recording Secretary: The Conservation Commission will need a new Recording Secretary due to the resignation of Regina Borden.  This will be advertised and posted.

 

NON-PUBLIC SESSION #2:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 to discuss (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:35 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:48 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of September 21, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Commonwealth Property in North Walpole:  Ms. Mayberry clarified some on-going issues with the new building on the Commonwealth property in North Walpole following the Walpole Planning Board meeting.  She encouraged the Commissioners to have either Mr. John Foster or one of the Commissioners attend these Planning Board meetings when a property in North Walpole is on the agenda.  Therefore, she asked that copies of agendas and minutes be forwarded to the North Walpole Commissioners.

Mr. Dalessio recommended that copies of agendas and minutes be forwarded to all elected officials; there should be a distribution list.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:54 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 9:03 PM.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

STAFF MEETING

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

 

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

Also Present:                Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Rich Kreissle (Manager of Finance); Police Chief Michael Paquette (Police Department), Michael Rau (Highway Department), Paul Colburn (Recycling Center), Sandra Smith (Town Clerk / Tax Collector), Rebecca Whippie (Hooper Institute)

Call to Order:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Staff meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded.  Justine Fafara and Justin Cassarino were not present.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer thanked Mrs. Downing for organizing the picnic for employees, volunteers and their families.  It was terrific.  She thanked everybody for the desserts and thanked those who stayed to help clean-up.

Mrs. Pschirrer thanked the Department Heads for turning in their budgets.  The Selectboard will contact the Department Heads to arrange a date and time for them to meet.  The Department Heads received a reminder that no matter how small or insignificant an injury is it must be reported immediately otherwise the Town could get a fine for late reporting.  Even if the injury never goes anywhere report it to Mrs. Downing so she can give the State first notice.  If something develops later on we made the report.  It is a safety issue.

Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned any time they are filling out a time sheet; make sure the employee initials any corrections.  The Town also had a fine for that.  Mr. Dalessio said to be sure to put AM or PM on the time shifts.  This is very important.  Mrs. Pschirrer said when any of the above issues leads to fines, the Selectboard brings it to the Department Head’s attention.

 

Town Clerk/Tax Collector:  Mrs. Smith reported they collected $76,659.37 in property taxes.  They received lots of calls regarding the reassessment and referred some to Mrs. Downing.

Mrs. Smith attended the annual Town and City Clerks Association meeting held in North Conway.  They always learn something new and net working with the other clerks is always interesting.

The Motor Vehicle department will be closed October 6^th and plan to be up and running on Wednesday, October 11^th.  They will be installing a new version of their software called VISION.  During this period no one in the State will be able to register their vehicles.  The Town Clerk/Town Collector’s office will be open normal hours as they can collect taxes and process vital records and answer questions.  They will also be working on their files.

They collected $65,376.50 in town clerk receipts.  Of this amount, dogs accounted for $240.50.  Meghan is still sending letters and telephoning and bringing in results!

They will go to the One check system on October 2^nd.  Customers will write one check instead of two checks.  In a few weeks they should be able to accept credit cards.  The customer will be paying the convenience fee of 2.95% if they use their credit card.  There will be no cost to the Town.  Mr. Kreissle and she have spent hours working on this project.

They collected $445.00 in Marriage license fees—of this amount the Town gets to keep $84.00.  This takes lots of time with little income.

 

Highway Department:  Mr. Rau advised that eleven (11) miles of roads were paved.  They still have some money left over so he hopes to do some shimming on the roads to help get them through the winter.  They tried to do some work on low shoulders/dips alongside the roads.  Chesterfield and Alstead helped them with paving.  It is good to work with other towns.  Mrs. Pschirrer said the cooperation is good. They just have a few more roads to do and they will have been around the entire town once doing roadside mowing.  The department has also done the following:

• Cold patching;
• Serviced the trucks and equipment;
• Took care of trash cans;
• Road sweeping
• Picked up ash at the Recycling Center;
• Helped with trucking for Chesterfield, paving;
• Helped Alstead with trucking, gravel;
• The pool cover is on the pool;
• Trees in the roads;
• Truck inspections;
• Fixed Truck #4 – Hydraulic hose;
• Fixed mower – hydraulic hose and brackets;
• Set up and took away tables and chairs for the cookout;
• Put up school bus signs.

Mr. Rau mentioned the department is moving along.  It was a busy summer.  They got the majority of projects done.  Mrs. Pschirrer said the fall season is arriving quickly.  Mr. Rau said they will be ready by October 15^th.

 

Hooper Institute:  Ms. Rebecca Whippie reported they got off to a great start with the new school year.  It was a rainy summer; the gardens are growing well.

Mrs. Eloise Clark is working with:

Fifth Grade – Insects;

Sixth Grade – Botany and planting.

Ms. Rebecca Whippie is working with:

Pre-K – Getting to know the young students; they should be ready to go outside next week.

Kindergarten to the Fourth Grade – Working in the garden and doing outside observations;

Water and tasks in the garden;

First Grade – Planting seeds, saving seeds and doing apple exploration;

Second Grade – Soils;

Third Grade – Photosynthesis – Trees;

Fourth Grade – Conservation programs for protected wildflowers, squash plants and drawing                 w/labels; Kale seed saving and apples.  The students keep eating the kale.

Different classes have tasted: blueberries, mint, chives, green beans, kale, rhubarb cake, orange-cherry tomatoes. There are more things to harvest but things are still growing.

Community Gardens – produce has regularly been delivered to the local food shelf and/or Keene Community Kitchen.

 

Manager of Finance:  Mr. Kreissle is still working on the budget.  He will start training Mrs. Jodi Daigle on payroll work next week.  Mrs. Pschirrer talked to Mr. Kreissle about the fact that not much was spent out of Warrant Article for municipal buildings. It seems like a lot of it is for the Library.  Chief Paquette will be using about $4,000 to finish some work.  Mrs. Pschirrer hopes the Department Heads will think of future repairs so they can put together another Warrant Article for repairs to their buildings.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned the Selectboard might consider encumbering some money left over; it might be $20,000.

 

Walpole Library:  Mrs. Justine Fafara was unable to attend this meeting but submitted the following report dated September 20th:

August 2016 Stats:                                           August 2017 Stats:

25 Days Open                                                  25 Days Open

1789 People                                                     1614 People

2420 Circ                                                         2248 Circ

34 Programs                                                     26 Programs

186 Kids                                                          129 Kids

2 Teens                                                                        11 Teens

159 Adults                                                       132 Adults

April 2016 Avg: 72 ppl & 97 circ per day       April 2017 Avg: 65 ppl & 90 circ per day

10 People per program                                     10 people per program

The new lighting is in and looks great!  That was the last of their warrant article projects.

Michael from Quality Computer Services in Alstead came and did some re-wiring and troubleshooting for them.  Everything is working wonderfully now and all the wires and routers are organized in a cabinet under her desk.

• Fafara went to the Children’s Book Preview at the State Library on the 11^th.
• She is going to New England Library Association Conference on October 22^nd-24^th.
• Friends are collecting books for the book sale until October 12^th. The sale is the 27^th-29^th.
• The Stuffed Animal Slumber Party is this weekend, the 22^nd and 23^rd. The children bring in their favorite stuffed animals and leave them overnight.  Pictures are taken.  The children come back the next day to pick up their animals.

North Walpole Stats:

July 2016                                                         July 2017

194 circ                                                                       273 circ

3 computer use                                                            7 computer use

62 patrons                                                        84 patrons

29 hours                                                          31 hours

 

August 2016                                                    August 2017

198 circ                                                                       250 circ

3 computer use                                                            7 computer use

64 patrons                                                        62 patrons

32 hours open                                                  32 hours open.

 

Recycling Center:  Mr. Paul Colburn explained the figures in his “3 Year Comparison to Recyclables” and “Daily Weight Report and 3 Year to Date Comparison” reports.  The Recycling Center is right on track with Revenues; the markets are up at this point.  There was a good showing on recyclables for August; 122-123 tons over the year than forecast.  The big items are cardboard and mixed paper.  C and D is unpredictable month-to-month.  Their budgeted figure for the year is $166,350.00 and as of September 20^th the actual figure is $126,263.75. Two loads of wood were brought in.  Fall Mountain Region School District came in with four loads of paper and other miscellaneous items.  They are changing over for the season.  A new volunteer, Mr. Paul Happ, is helping out with the web-site and volunteer program.  The wood program is going well.  Last Wednesday Mr. Colburn spoke to the Walpole Seniors and they gave him a check for $25.00 that will be in next month’s receipts.  He enjoyed visiting with them.

 

Police Department:  Police Chief Michael Paquette provided the following report from August 16, 2017 through September 15, 2017.  The total number of calls for service was 354.

• Public Safety Calls:

Emergency Calls -37                Administration – 52                 Citizen Assists – 63

• Motor Vehicle Calls:

Accidents – 17                         MV Stops – 75                         Traffic Safety – 19

• Criminal Investigations:

Drugs/Alcohol – 25        Crimes Against a Person – 49     Crimes Against Property -22

 

The Motor Vehicle grants will be up at the end of this month for DUI, Distracted Driver and radar enforcement.  They are working to finish these up.  They hope to get more grants.  He will know in November if the department received a 50-50 match for equipment.  Detective Bromley and Officer Gosetti went to a training class for acquiring evidence at the scene.  He has some employment ads in the Upper Valley News, Keene Sentinel and on-line.  They anticipate having a test at the end of October.  In October the Child Advocacy Center, through the State, is having a fundraiser.  Law enforcement officers will grow beards and put in $30-to-$40 to bring awareness of the Center.  Sgt. Justin Sanctuary was promoted to Lieutenant in September.  He is very qualified and well deserving of this.  The Police Department purchased 200 Halloween bags with some treats and wrist bands that glow in the dark for the children.  These bags will be given out on Drug Take Back day, October 28^th at both the Police Department and Fire Department.  The bags not given out on Drug Take Back Day will be brought to the Village to be given out to the children.  Drug Take Back Day has been advertised in the Clarion and put on their Facebook page.  There were car break-ins in North Walpole; some property was recovered.  This is the time of the year the officers have to finish up their training as mandated by the State.  Chief Paquette does not yet know if a Halloween Pumpkin Fest event will occur in Keene. Most Walpole officers were trained in riot control.

 

Selectboard Office:  Mrs. Downing submitted the following report dated September 21, 2017.

Assessing Update:

• Notice of Preliminary Assessment letters were mailed to property owners by Avitar Associates on August 28, 2017. The letters included an online address to view and download draft property cards.  The Selectboard Office printed cards for those property owners who had difficulties accessing property card information.
• Included in the notice was a phone number and a date range for making an appointment to meet with the Avitar assessors. These meetings were held at the Town Hall on Sept. 13^th and 14^th.  Avitar had multiple assessors present. There was high interest from property owners to meet with or submit written letters to Avitar regarding their property assessments.  Most land values went up.
• Department of Revenue (DRA) appraisers were present on Sept. 14^th to conduct exit interviews after property owners met with an Avitar assessor. DRA appraisers have been also involved in field work involving recent property sales and random sample appraisals to compare their findings with assessments completed by Avitar.
• The MS-1 report which sets the total valuation for the Town of Walpole will be submitted on or before Sept. 29^th. The Selectboard will sign this report next week.

Water and Sewer:

• Demand of Payment Notices for accounts that are over 90 days overdue were mailed on 8/14/17.
• Increased collections have been occurring due to consistent and frequent communication with users. Continual follow-up is planned so that delinquent accounts will become current.
• Prep for October meter reads is occurring. Meter reading are planned to start during the first week of October.  Billing is to follow for the middle to latter portion of October with bills being due before the end of November.
• The October dated water and sewer invoice will cover a 4-month interval (June, July, August and September). The next billing will be for a 3-month and will be the first quarterly bill for 2018.  The hope is because the quarterly bill will be a smaller bill that people will pay quicker.

Town Hall Facilities and Technology Updates:

• The Town Hall entrance steps continue to be cleaned, spot repaired and sealed.
• Exterior signs are to be installed next week. This will be helpful for upcoming October weddings.  Visitors may not know where the Town Hall is located.
• The cleaning out of basement continues with several no-longer-needed items being moved out over the past month. The first shipment of paper documents to the commercial shredding company will start next week.  More sorting and cleaning out of documents is planned for several storage areas in the basement.
• New laptops for the Selectboard Recording Secretary and the Highway department have been purchased. A new laptop for the Recycling Department is being ordered.  A new desktop for Selectboard Office has been delivered and installed.  All new machines will be using Office365 which will maintain the most current version of the software and to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

Save the Dates:

• Friday, October 20^th will be a Health Trust Benefits presentation from 1-2pm to all full-time Town employees. Mandatory attendance is required for this employee group.
• Friday, November 3^rd from 1-2pm is the annual Harassment Awareness Training for all Town of Walpole employees. Attendance is mandatory.  If an employee cannot attend this training a certificate of attendance for an online course or training with another group can be submitted.

 

Recreation Department:  Mr. Justin Cassarino was unable to attend this meeting but submitted the following report dated September 21, 2017.

Pool:

• Highway Department will be putting the cover on (Thanks Mike);
• Trash was picked up (Thank you Paul).

Soccer:

• 115 participants;
• Purchased all new equipment for the program;
• Games started this week;
• Entering four teams into the Walpole Elementary School tournament on September 30^th.

Other:

• Their Smoke Free signs still need to be put up at the pool house, Stone Church field, and North Walpole Park.
• Informed the North Walpole Park committee that their request is on-hold and Cheryl Mayberry will meet with them.

 

 

Adjournment:  Mrs. Pschirrer closed this Staff Meeting at 6:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

 

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three members of the public in attendance.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

TAXATION OF SOLAR PANELS and ARRAYS:  Mr. Bob Anderson and Mr. Ernie Vose were present to discuss the new Taxation of Solar Panels and Arrays assessment.  Mr. Anderson was surprised to see this new assessment on his new property tax bill.  When both he and Mr. Vose started their solar arrays in 2015 they were told there would be no charge.  Mr. Vose mentioned most towns in the State have no tax on solar systems.  Mr. Anderson talked with an Avitar representative today who explained they have now figured out to assess them.  The assessment is based on the number of panels.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out in 2008 there was Article 20 and Article 21 on the Warrant by Petition relative to “exemption from taxation for the full value of Solar Powered Energy System Improvements”; it was amended on the floor by Jill Robinson to $10,000.00 but both Articles were defeated by the voters.  That was almost ten years ago, so voters may have changed their minds.  Mr. Vose said solar panels can be moved by truck; they can be sold and/or moved to another property.  Avitar had said they would not assess the solar arrays but now they are.  Mr. Dalessio suggested they submit their request for the exemption by a petition.  They can pay their property tax bills and file for an abatement.  Mr. Anderson explained a solar array has a long pay-back; he described his financial investment and how long it takes to recover their costs.  He distributed copies a “Solar Panel Assessment Methodology” and explained the some real/some fictitious figures on the document.  The panels lose their efficiency over time.  Mrs. Pschirrer summarized that the Selectboard will talk to Avitar Associates about this as well as other matters that have been brought to their attention. However, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Vose should consider either submitting a petition or warrant article.

 

NICHOLAS POLSELLI:  Mr. Polselli lives in the log home on the river side of Route 12 in North Walpole.  He provided some history on bank erosion that includes his property going back to 1996.  When he received his recent property tax bill, the assessment increased by $11,900.00 and he feels this is excessive given the bank erosion of his property and up-coming road construction project on Route 12.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised his assessment on the dwelling went down but the land value went up. She recommended he should pay his property tax bill but apply for an abatement between January and March 2018.  The Selectboard will discuss this parcel assessment with Avitar Associates.

 

PETER GRAVES:  Mr. Graves asked about the process to change a name on a property tax bill.  Mrs. Downing will look at the Cheshire County records and then contact Mr. Graves with the existing name on the Deed.

The Selectboard and Mr. Graves, County Commissioner, talked about the next county bill.  Mr. Graves noted the Town of Walpole pays more per person than some other towns.  The County Commissioners have not yet set the budget for next year but are trying not to increase the taxation because of the bond issue for Maplewood.  The county has about 480 employees.  The Selectboard expressed concern with their taxes.  Mr. Dalessio asked if Mr. Graves had talked to the County Sheriff about having them transport juveniles back-and-forth to court.  Mr. Graves replied the Sheriff said they do it when they are available. However they do not work after hours or week-ends.  Mr. Dalessio advised the police have to meet the court time lines.  Mr. Graves mentioned that County business is running smooth.

There was discussion relative to paving the roads in Walpole.  Mr. Graves mentioned Cold River Materials is located in Walpole and pays property taxes yet the Town chose to go with a company outside the Town.  Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out the Town looks at paving product and prices every year.  A representative from Cold River Materials attended a meeting when this was discussed.  The Town tries to do ten miles each year.  They do not want to re-pave the roads too often so they look for the best product at the best price.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $80,625.55 for checks dated September 15, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending September 9, 2017 in the amount of $36,005.18 for checks dated September 15, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $10.609.96 for the week ending September 9, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 7, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of September 7, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 7, 2017:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 7, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Walpole Conservation Commission – August 7, 2017:

 

OLD BUSINESS:

State of New Hampshire Department of Labor – Inspector Report, Youth Only:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Town was cited by the Labor Department for record keeping for youth this summer.

Mr. Dalessio moved to pay the $250.00 penalty and not appeal the NH Department of Labor decision.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved that this penalty in the amount of $250.00 be taken out of the Hooper Trust.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Recreation Revolving Fund Request – Volley Ball Net:  Ms. Mayberry requested this be carried over until the next Selectboard meeting as she has not yet had an opportunity to talk to the North Walpole Commissioners.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Cemetery Deed – Sale of Lot D453:  Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Cemetery Deed for Lot #D453 to Patricia Lawlor.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Laptop Computer:  Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the purchase order for the laptop from TrueNorth for the Recycling Center.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests – Map 6, Lot 24 Land Question:  Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests as they are working with the owner of this property to evaluate conservation options.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests request that the Town does not have any knowledge of this property having solid or hazardous materials on it.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:  Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:48 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 14, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:06 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:09 PM

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary