The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

APRIL 6, 2017

 

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  Ms. Cheryl Mayberry is not present as she is at the Annual Meeting of the North Walpole Village District; this is her last meeting as a Commissioner.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were three people in attendance.

 

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:03 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 6, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $67,522.48 for checks dated April 7, 2017.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Payroll Voucher for the week ending April 1, 2017, in the amount of $23,661.25 for checks dated April 7, 2017.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,533.36 for the week ending April 1, 2017.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 30, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of March 30, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – March 30, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 30, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With 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 Board of Commissioners – March 21, 2017;
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – March 28, 2017;
• Walpole Planning Board Workshop – March 28, 2017.

The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a copy of the Annual Report from the North Walpole Village District.

 

ALL VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT #004-029-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the All Veterans’ Tax Credit in the amount of $500.00 for Map and Lot #004-029-000.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #015-014-002:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the All Veterans’ Tax Credit in the amount of $500.00 for Map and Lot #015-014-002.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS:

MAP and LOT #014-011-001:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept Avitar Associates recommendation to deny this Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #014-011-001.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #003-040-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept Avitar Associates recommendation to deny this Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #003-040-000.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #013-035-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept Avitar Associates recommendation to deny this Property Tax Abatement for Map and Lot #013-035-000.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT #020-048-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer recused herself from voting on this Abatement due to a conflict.  It will be on the Agenda for the next meeting.

MAP and LOT #021-038-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer recused herself from voting on this Abatement due to a conflict.  It will be on the Agenda for the next meeting.

 

GRAVEL TAX WARRANT: 

MAP and LOT #001-016-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept this Original Warrant, Gravel Tax Levy, Tax Year: April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, in the amount of $90.56 for Operation numbers – 16-461-05-E and 03-000-00-G for Map and Lot #001-016-000, George R. Graves Revocable Trust.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE PERMIT:

MAP and LOT #001-016-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant this Notice of Intent to Excavate Permit for Map and Lot #001-016-000 off Old Route 12 North for The George R. Graves Revocable Trust.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

New Arch Bridge Street Lights: The letter on the New Arch Bridge Street Lights was postponed until the Selectboard meeting next week.

 

Appointment Notice:  The Selectboard signed the Re-Appointment Notice to the Walpole Conservation Commission for Mr. Lew Shelley for a three year term that was approved at the meeting last week.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Walpole Police Department:  A request was received from the Walpole Police Department to use $2,000 from their Revolving Fund toward the repair cost on the 2011 Cruiser that had major engine trouble.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the request from the Walpole Police Department to withdraw funds in the amount of $2,000 from the Revolving Fund to be designated toward the repair costs on the 2011 Cruiser.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Conservation Commission and Hooper Institute Board Appointment Request:

Mr. Dalessio moved to Re-Appoint Mrs. Elaine Heleen to the Walpole Conservation Commission as an alternate member for a three year term.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

There was a consensus to wait on the Appointment request to the Hooper Institute Board for Mrs. Elaine Heleen.  This request will be sent to the Hooper Institute from the Walpole Conservation Commission.  Mr. Lew Shelley is not seeking a re-appointment.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:  Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:19 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:33 PM.

 

NEW BUSINESS (Continued):

Highway Department:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Highway Department began their summer hours this week.

 

Adjournment:  Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 30, 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 two Town employees in attendance.

 

ACCOUNTS  PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $60,094.49 for checks dated March 31, 2017. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mr.s. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending March 25, 2017, in the amount of $33,590.25 for checks dated March 31, 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 8,473.68 for the week ending March 25, 2017. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING-March 23, 2017: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of March 23, 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-March 23, 2017: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 23, 2017. 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 – March 6,

 

TAX REFUND:

MAP and LOT# 001-009-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $2,248.98 for Map and Lot #001-009-000. This was a duplicate payment by the homeowner and mortgage company. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTIONS:

MAP and LOT# 025-031-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Elderly Tax Exemption for Map and Lot# 025-031-000. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT# 029-010-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Elderly Tax Exemption for Map and Lot# 029-010-000. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ALL VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT# 011-026-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 011-026-000. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT# 011-026-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 011-026-000. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MAP and LOT # 008-074-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the All Veterans’ Tax Credit for Map and Lot# 008-074-000. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

TARA STUART, 1252 County Road, Map and Lot# 003-021-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Pemut No. 2017-03 for Tara Stuart to do a “Two story addition to Log Home with 10/22/2016 ZBA Variance approval”.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

STEVEN RUDEK, 42 Potato Barn Lane, Map and Lot# 024-006-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve Building Permit No. 2017-04 for Steven Rudek to “Construct entry and egress deck with ramp as approved within scope of work by the Planning Board on 11/10/2015”. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board Letter: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to the FMRSD regarding the election of School Board members.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. Ms. Maybeny abstained from the vote.

 

Westberg Property Donation: Ms. Mayberry moved that the Select Board of Walpole, NH intends to accept the Central Plating property, Map 20, Lots 65 and 66 from the Nils Westberg estate so long as the following conditions are met to the satisfaction of the Select Board: The results of Phase II and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Analysis of Brownsfield Clean-up / Alternatives / Remedial Action Plan show that the site’s clean-up is feasible using EPA grants and/or gifts/donations. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

New Arch Bridge Street Lights: Mr. Dalessio is drafting a letter to be reviewed at the next meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Thank You Note: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a Thank You note from Mrs. Sandy Smith for the flowers and the card signed by everyone.

 

Congratulations and Compliment: Mrs. Myra Mansouri wanted to congratulate Ms. Cheryl Mayberry on her election. She enjoyed working with Ms. Mayberry on the Merger Project. She also congratulated Mr. Michael Rau on his presentation for the new loader at Town Meeting.

 

Citizen’s Report #2017-09: Mr. Jeff White dropped off a letter during the last meeting about a dog that abuts their property. This dog is aggressive, there is incessant barking and quite often is off the leash. Mr. Dalessio recommended sending a letter to the property owner to advise the Selectboard had received this Citizen’s Report and that he discuss this with his tenant. They need to be reminded of the Town’s Leash Law.

Town Hall Rental – Event Insurance Waiver Request: Mr. Dalessio moved to waive the requirement for TULIP Insurance for a Town employee having a birthday party for his one-year old child on April 1st.

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

 

Complete Streets Policy: Mr. Dalessio reported that Southwest Regional Planning Commission is working on this Complete Streets Policy.  Right now the document is for information only.  After SWRPC completes the up-date it will go back to the Planning Board who will conduct a Public Hearing. Following the Public Hearing, if the PB approves it, it will come back before the Selectboard. SWRPC would like to test this during the Old Home Days because there are a large number of people in the Village. Ms. Mayberry will follow-up on this with SWRPC. Mr. Dalessio advised SWRPC received $3,500 for bike racks. The Savings Bank of Walpole claimed a few.  Out of 18 racks about 10 are left. Ms. Mayberry mentioned North Walpole would like some for the Village Park. Mr. Dalessio suggested Ms. Downing co-ordinate the rest of the bike rakes for the Town; 1 for the Drewsville Common, 2 on the Walpole Common, 2 for North Walpole (1 for the Park), 1 by the Town Hall, 1 by the Library and the balance by the pool. There are three options for mounting them: 1) In Ground Racks; 2) Rail Mounted Racks; and 3) Flange Mounted Racks. It would be better to do them all the same. The Town has until April 10th to submit this information.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Chair, Mrs. Pschirrer, be authorized to sign the Letter of Understanding between the Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation and the Town of Walpole. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Recognition Program:  Mr. Dalessio would like the Selectboard to have a Recognition Program. Recently nineteen 7th, and 8th graders have earned the opportunity to represent Walpole Elementary School at the National Science Olympiad Tournament in Ohio in May. He thought about inviting them to a Selectboard meeting for recognition and to present them with a Certificate of Achievement. Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer agreed with this suggestion.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION: Ms. Mayberry moved that the Selectboard enter into a Non-Public Session 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 7:10 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:56 PM.

Ms. Maybeny moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 30, 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. The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:08 PM.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued):

Engineering Program: Ms. Maybeny advised there is a new program called “Young Women in Enginee1ing” that is sponsored by “Northern Heritage Mills”.  The Fall Mountain Regional School District became involved.  The Claremont Recreation Center had a day when they brought in engineers and 5th through 8^th graders for the day and showed them many things. All the schools in the district were involved. They are looking for some place in the Town of Walpole to create community awareness about engineering and develop some interest in it. The goal going forward is to offer this once a year program to girls to offer them this opportunity. It is a good idea. She will bring in more information for the Selectboard. Mr. Dalessio suggested looking into the R.N. Johnson building plus there is a parking area.

 

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 8:14 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden , Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 23, 2017

 

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Ms. Borden, Recording Secretary called this reorganizational meeting of the Selectboard to order at 6:30 PM.

 

ELECTION OF CHAIR:

Mr. Dalessio moved to nominate Mrs. Pschirrer as the Chair for 2017-18.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  There were no other nominations.  Mrs. Pschirrer accepted the nomination.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Neil Coughlin:  Mr. Coughlin has concerns about the way water and sewer is being billed.  Back in 2014 they started to roll everything together into one number.  Prior to that they were separating out both the water and sewer and then deducted it from the amount the Town was going to raise.  Mr. Dalessio replied the users pay in accordance with their bills.  North Walpole has their own Water Department but they are connected to the Walpole Sewer.  It has been billed separately. There is no budget money in the Walpole budget for water and sewer.  It will benefit the users to have more development/users added to it.  Mrs. Pschirrer said the new bills for water and sewer will be going out soon.  They are going to work on how to be more effective and think to the future.  They are exploring moving the sewer line off the Vilas Bridge to the connection in North Walpole and putting the sewer line under the new bridge.

 

Planning Board:  Mrs. Pschirrer administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Jeffrey White as a member of the Planning Board.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (c) Reputations (e) Pending Claims or Litigation.  Ms. Mayberry seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 6:37 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:29 PM.

Mr. Dalessio moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 23, 2017, will be sealed.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $109,912.94 for checks dated March 24, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a check in the amount of $77,000 for the Highway Department tractor with side mower as approved at Town Meeting.

 

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the Payroll register for the week ending March 18, 2017, in the amount of $25,671.31 for checks dated March 24, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,563.37 for the week ending March 18, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – March 16, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of March 16, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained  as she was not a Selectboard member at this meeting.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – March 16, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of March 16, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained as she was not a Selectboard member at this meeting.

STAFF MEETING – March 16, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of March 16, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained as she was not a Selectboard member at this meeting.

WESTBERG PUBLIC HEARING – March 16, 2017:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Westberg Public Hearing of March 16, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained as she was not a Selectboard member at this meeting.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – March 7, 2017.

 

CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES ASSESSED and TIMBER TAX LEVY:

219 Valley Road, Map and Lot #013-016-001: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve both the Certification of Yield Taxes Assessed and the Original Warrant/Timber Tax Levy in the amount of $423.46 for Map and Lot # 013-016-001.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTIONS:

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Elderly Tax Exemptions for residents who own the following properties:

• Map and Lot #028-119-000:
• Map and Lot #-16-005-MH05:

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

 

ALL VETERANS’ TAX CREDIT:

MAP and LOT # 005-026-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant an All Veterans’ Tax Credit for the resident who resides at Map and Lot # 005-026-000.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

BUILDING PERMITS:

Avanru Development Group, Ltd., 504 Main St., Map and Lot #012-013-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the renewal for Building Permit #2011-48 for Avanru Development Group Ltd to “Construct a 2 story 104’ by 63’2” commercial building as approved by the Planning Board on October 5, 2011”.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer, the motion was approved.

 

Abenaki Springs Phase I LP, 17 Avery Lane, Map and Lot #012-013-004:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the renewal for Building Permit #2014-10 for Abenaki Springs Phase I Limited Partners to “Construct multi-family housing as approved by the Planning Board on 11/13/12 and then modified on 10/15/15 for up to 67 multi-family units. “  (Twenty-one units of the 67 allowed have been constructed as Unit 1).  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Abenaki Springs Phase I LP, 17 Avery Lane, Map and Lot # 012-013-004:  Mr. Dalessio recommended that Abenaki Springs be asked to attend a meeting to discuss the renewal of Building Permit #2012-43 to “Construct a multi-family housing building per the approval of the Planning Board on August 10, 2010”.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Sidewalk Poetry: Mrs. Pschirrer received an email from Alice Fogel.  The Selectboard had previously denied her request to paint poems on sidewalks in Town in April which is National Poetry Month.  Alice Fogel is the NH Poet Laureate.  She was going to use a biodegradable, colorless paint called hydrophobic paint, used to protect concrete and other surfaces from water.  After applying it, it dries invisible-no sheen or anything to show it is there.  But when it rains, everything else except where it has been painted will darken.  If they stencil poems on the sidewalks, they will not show at all until it rains.  Then, it is raining poems.  Ms. Fogel would like to paint the poems on the sidewalk near the Library and by Town Hall.  Keene gave her permission to do this, however, she lives in Walpole so would like this to be her first site and has asked the Selectboard to reconsider their previous decision.  Copies of the two poems, written by two NH poets, were attached to her letter.  Following a discussion Mr. Dalessio proposed a compromise; that the poems be allowed on the walkway and steps going into the Library, as it is a haven for free speech.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned the Library is observing National Poetry Month by having readings of poems.  Ms. Mayberry noted that poetry is considered an art.  She is in favor of the compromise but would not have a problem with having them at other locations.

Ms. Mayberry moved to compromise by having Alice Fogel do her biodegradable, colorless paint poems in front of the Library.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer will contact Ms. Fogel to let her know the Selectboard approved the painted poems by the Library but not the Town Hall.

 

New Arch Bridge Street Lights:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the testing process discovered the traffic light and the bridge lights are on two separate meters.  In 2012 the Town decided to turn the lights off. The State DOT notified Liberty Utilities to turn the lights off but that never happened.  In 2016 Liberty Utilities discovered the lights were not turned off and nobody was paying the bill.  With the help of Representative Lucy Weber we can either send a letter to NH DOT requesting they pick up the tab again or the Town decide if they will pay the bill. Estimated cost to keep the lights on is about $1,300/year.  Ms. Mayberry pointed out it is a NH bridge and there is a safety issue if they are turned off.  Mr. Dalessio offered to write that letter.  Mrs. Pschirrer felt the letter needs to state that since 2012 we have seen increased drug problems on that bridge and there is a Warming Shelter on the NH side of the bridge that people walk to; it is dark.  It is our obligation to keep people safe.  Ms. Mayberry mentioned it is hard to see the “Yield” sign during the day let alone at night.  The Selectboard will sign this letter.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Purchase Order for Highway Tractor:  The Selectboard signed the purchase order for the new Holland tractor for the Highway Department as approved by the voters at Town Meeting.

 

Purchase Order for Highway Loader:  The Selectboard signed the purchase order for the John Deere loader for the Highway Department as approved by 2/3rds of the voters at Town Meeting.

 

MS-636 – Budget of the Town of Walpole:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the MS-636, Budget of the Town of Walpole.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

MS-232 – Report of Appropriations Actually Voted: Walpole:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the MS-232, Report of Appropriations Actually Voted: Walpole.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board Letter:  This Agenda item was put on-hold until the next Selectboard meeting.

 

2017 Employee Wage Forms:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign 38 payroll forms for pay increases that were authorized by acceptance of the budget at Town Meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Cemetery Deed – John Davey:  Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the sale of Cemetery Deed, Lot # D524, for John Davey and heirs.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Police Cruiser Repair:  Mr. Dalessio reported that one of the Police Department cruisers blew an engine and the transmission. The repair bill will be $12,292.27 with a re-manufactured engine with a warranty.   A new engine is not available due to long lead-times.  This vehicle is a 2011 model with approximately 150,000 miles on it.  It was the next one to be replaced next March.  This will deplete their entire maintenance budget for the year but we do not have a choice.  If they request a Special Meeting the department will be without two cruisers for a long time.  They hope to get the new leased vehicle by June but it depends on availability of cars as it is through the State bid process.  It will take 2-to-3 weeks to repair this car.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve this repair of the police cruiser for a total of $12,292.27; a 2011 Dodge Charger.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Water and Sewer Meeting: The Selectboard will be meeting on April 6^th at 1:00 pm as the Water and Sewer Commissioners.  This meeting will be posted as a Non-Public meeting.  Mr. Kreissle is doing some preliminary work. The focus of this meeting is the next billing and how to set it up in the future.   One goal is how to separate water and sewer by the end of the year.

 

Deputy Fire Warden Appointment Forms:  Mr. Dalessio moved to sign the Deputy Fire Warden Appointment Forms for Thomas Aiken and Duane Fairbank.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

2017 Town Meeting Minutes:  The Selectboard had a copy of the Minutes from the 2017 Annual Town Meeting on March 18, 2017.  Mr. Ernie Vose, Moderator, has approved them.  Mrs. Pschirrer noted errors in titles for both Mrs. Sarah Downing and Mr. Rich Kreissle.  Mrs. Downing was called “Administrator’s Assistant” instead of “Manager of Administration” and Mr. Kreissle was called “Finance Clerk” instead of “Manager of Finance”.  Mrs. Smith mentions that Mrs. Pschirrer spoke on the Highway Department budget but Mr. Mike Rau also spoke on this Article.

Mr. Dalessio moved to sign the 2017 Town Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2017.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Ms. Mayberry abstained from the vote.

 

Conservation Commission Appointment:  A letter had been received from Mr. Lewis Shelley requesting re-appointment to the Walpole Conservation Commission.

Mr. Dalessio moved to re-appoint Mr. Lewis Shelley to the Walpole Conservation Commission for another three (3) year term.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

 

State Senator Jay Kahn:  The Selectboard approved having State Senator Jay Kahn visit during the April 20^th meeting.

 

Old Home Days Flower Pot:  Mrs. Downing asked if the Selectboard would buy and sponsor a Flower Pot during the Old Home Days celebration.  The Selectboard approved paying for one out of office funds.

 

COMMITTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:

The Selectboard members will be Liaisons to the following departments:

Mr. Dalessio – Police Department, Hooper Institute and Water and Sewer Department;

Ms. Mayberry – Recycling Facility, Conservation Commission and Planning Board;

Mrs. Pschirrer – Library, Sale of Hooper, Highway Department and Westberg Property;

Mr. Dalessio and/or Mrs. Pschirrer – Recreation Department.

On occasion one member might attend the ZBA meeting.  They might also substitute at meetings when the regular Selectboard liaison member is unable to attend.

 

Letter:  Mrs. Pschirrer noted that Mr. Jeffrey White had given her a letter earlier in this meeting.  This will be an agenda item for next week’s meeting.

 

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 8:40 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:53 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 8:55 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

MARCH 2, 2017

 

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio, Peggy Pschirrer, Whitney Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:35 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 four people in attendance.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mr. Aldrich, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:00 PM.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $97,257.90 for checks dated March 3, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the payroll register for the week ending February 25, 2017, in the amount of $20,923.24 for checks dated March 3, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,216.83 for the week ending February 25, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – February 23, 2017:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of February 23, 2017, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – February 23, 2017:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of February 23, 2017, as submitted.  These Minutes will not remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

TAX REFUND:

MAP and LOT # 030-007-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant this Property Tax Refund for Map and Lot # 030-007-000 in the amount of $53.20.  This is due to an overpayment of property taxes.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

Donald H. Wood, Jr. Trust, Alstead Center Road, Map and Lot # 026-022-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Map and Lot # 026-022-000.  This will begin on April 1^st, 2017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Wood will donate a cord of wood to those in need.  It will be delivered to the Recycling Center for distribution.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Preliminary 2015 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Opinion:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the preliminary 2015 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Opinion from Mr. Kreissle.  The Selectboard needs an opportunity to read through the documents and it will be an Agenda item for the next meeting.

 

Fairpoint Pole Petition and License:  The placement of this new pole was approved by Mr. Mark Houghton.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Fairpoint request for a new Pole Petition and License on County Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Thank You from Richmond Town Clerk:  Mrs. Downing reported while cleaning out the vault in the basement several old documents were discovered.  The Selectboard Office mailed the 1949 Richmond Town Report to the Town Clerk.  A Thank You card was received from the Richmond Town Clerk, Annette Tokunaga.

 

Town Hall Bulletin Board:  Mrs. Downing has had requests to post flyers on the Town Hall bulletin board.  The Selectboard agreed to continue the policy of this bulletin board being for Town business only.

 

Town Hall Blue Prints of 1917:  While cleaning the basement vault in the Town Hall, Town Hall Blue Prints of 1917 were discovered.  Mr. Dalessio explained that blue prints should not be exposed to light.  For now they should be put back downstairs with something on top of them to flatten them out and for protection.  They could be displayed at the Town Meeting but they should not be put out for permanent display.

 

Clarion Article re: Town Wide Update:  Mrs. Downing felt it would be good to alert property owners of the next steps regarding interior visits to be scheduled in May by the assessors for the revaluation.  Mr. Dalessio agreed but felt it should appear in the Clarion and Walpolean.  Mrs. Downing will run the article by the Selectboard before it is published.

 

North Walpole Lights:  Mr. Dalessio has been discussing the North Walpole lights with Liberty Utilities.  The two lights by Aumand’s Store on the street are a part of the 2012 agreement and the State will continue to pay for them.  The lights on the bridge were to be turned off but they never were.  After talking to both Liberty Utilities and the Department of Transportation nobody knows who owns the traffic light.  Liberty thinks they are connected to the street lights on the bridge.  Options to resolve this are being explored.  Mr. Dalessio will pursue the traffic light.  He tried to reach Representative Lucy Weber to see if she can intervene.  Mr. Dalessio does not feel the Town should have anything to do with the lights on the bridge as the State of NH owns the bridge. He explained this was all a part of a state-wide effort and they turned off a significant number of lights in 2012.  Mr. Aldrich and Police Chief Paquette had attended meetings on the lights back in 2012.

 

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:  Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Mr. Aldrich, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved at 7:26 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 7:57 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of March 2, 2017, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With Mrs. Pschirrer, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

2017 Town Meeting:

Warrant Articles:  The Selectboard will address the Warrant Articles at Town Meeting as follows:

Article  3:  John Deere Loader – Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Rau;

Article  4:  Budget – Mr. Dalessio;

Article  5:  Repairs and Maintenance of Town Buildings – Mr. Dalessio;

Article  6:  New Holland Tractor/Side Mower – Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Rau;

Article  7:  Walpole Police Department Vehicle – Mr. Dalessio;

Article  8:  Walpole Police Department Vehicle Equipment and Installation – Mr. Dalessio;

Article  9:  Highway Capitol Reserve Fund – Mr. Rau;

Article 10: Police Vehicle Capitol Reserve Fund – Police Chief Paquette;

Article 11: Elderly Exemptions – Mrs. Downing;

Article 12: Veterans’ Tax Credits – Mrs. Downing.

 

Email Etiquette Policy:  Mr. Dalessio will draft an Email Etiquette Policy that will be reviewed by the other Selectboard members.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Aldrich, Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary