YMCA Hosts Healthy Kids Day and Camp Open House – 5/21/16

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Two popular Meeting Waters YMCA events come together for a fun day for the entire family. A regional leader in both summer camp programming and health promotion for youth and families, Meeting Waters YMCA will host a combined YMCA Healthy Kids Day and Camp Open House at its Lewis Day Camp facility on Route 5 in Springfield on Saturday, May 21st. The event takes place, rain or shine, from 1:00 to 3:00 and is open to the public, free-of-charge.

During the event, prospective campers and their parents can meet the camp’s staff leaders; tour some of the 52 acre Lewis Day Camp facility; learn about financial assistance options, the Summer Food Program and daily bussing; and hear from campers and camp parents from previous years about their experiences.

At the same time, families will have the opportunity to participate in several different activities from the Y’s Healthy Family Home initiative which promotes healthy eating, routine physical activity, and spending more time together as a family.

2016 marks Meeting Waters YMCA’s 52nd consecutive summer providing enriching day camp programming. Over those years, more than 12,500 area youth have kept their minds and bodies engaged during the summer months when many other youth experience learning loss and/or weight gain.

Y Day Camp participates in the Summer Food Program so all campers receive a free healthy lunch each day. Swim lessons are provided every day as one of many fun, engaging activities facilitated by caring, well-trained, and passionate “Professional Role Models.” Bussing from Brattleboro, Putney, Westminster, Bellows Falls, Chester, Springfield, Walpole, North Walpole, and Charlestown along with various financial assistance options ensure that all area children can access the Y’s valuable summer camp experiences.

More information about Meeting Waters YMCA’s camps is available at their website at http://www.meetingwatersymca.org, on their facebook page, or by calling their local number—Brattleboro: 246-1036; Bellows Falls/Fall Mountain: 463-4769, or Springfield: 885-8131.

Founded in 1895, Meeting Waters YMCA is a charitable, social service organization serving the Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Springfield and Fall Mountain regions. It strengthens the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Walpole School Playground Project

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Thanks to the support of many as well as a lot of hard work on the part of others, the project is getting closer to its goal.  it’s not to late to send a donation to Walpole Elementary School. – Lil

 

playground goal

 

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 4/27/16

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

APRIL 27, 2016

 

Selectboard Present:  Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Joseph Aldrich

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

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $65,799.49 for checks dated April 29, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending April 23, 2016, in the amount of $20,313.55 for checks dated April 29, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,370.66 for the week ending April 23, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD STAFF MEETING – April 21, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Staff Meeting of April 21, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present.

SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 21, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 21, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – April 21, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 21, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

BUILDING PERMIT:

BATESOLE AND NORDSTROM LIVING TRUST, 48 Colonial Drive, Map & Lot #021-034-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Building Permit No. 2016-13 for William D. Batesole and Anne D. Nordstrom Living Trust / William D. Batesole and Anne D. Nordstrom to “Add an 18’ x 22’ Screen Porch/Sunroom”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

DEMOLITION PERMIT:

JAMES ALDRICH REV. TRUST, 275 Valley Road, Map & Lot #011-019-000:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit No. 2016-14 for James Aldrich Revocable Trust / James and Brenda Aldrich to “Demolish an 18’ x 21’ x 9’ pig barn/shed”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  Mr. Aldrich recused himself from the vote.

VETERANS CREDIT

HURLBURT, 260 Old Cheshire Turnpike, Map & Lot #013-027-001:  Mr. Dalessio clarified that Mr. Hurlburt is not qualified for the standard Veterans Credit but he is eligible for the Disabled Credit.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Veterans Credit application for Mr. George Hurlburt, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS and REFUNDS:

NH PUBLIC RADIO, 88 Scovill Road, Map & Lot #003-082-CL-4:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Notice of Property Tax Abatement for the Tax Year 2013 in the amount of $2,017.15 for the NH Public Radio.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NH PUBLIC RADIO, 88 Scovill Road, Map & Lot #003-082-CL-4:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Notice of Property Tax Abatement for the Tax Year 2014 in the amount of $2,021.02 for the NH Public Radio.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NH PUBLIC RADIO, 88 Scovill Road, Map & Lot #003-082-CL-4:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Notice of Property Tax Abatement for the Tax Year 2015 in the amount of $1,960.00 for the NH Public Radio.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to remove the Property Tax Warrants for the NH Public Radio so they are not billed in the future because they are a not-for-profit organization.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD or TIMBER:

GALLOWAY REV. TRUST, County Road, Map & Lot #002-012-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber off the County Road for Jan Galloway-LeClerc / Galloway Rev. Trust, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GARLAND, Reservoir Road, Map & Lot #011-002-000: Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber off Reservoir Road for Roger Garland, Jr. / Garland Lumber Company, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE:

GEORGE R. GRAVES REV. TRUST, 834 Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #001-016-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Excavate off Old Route 12 North for The George R. Graves Revocable Trust of 2013, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Appointments:  Mrs. Downing reported that there are no new letters of intent.  The vacancies have been posted and published in the Clarion.

Employee Policy Handbook Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that the committee will met again on May 31st.  She will prepare the memo of the notice for the meeting.

Southwestern Region Planning Commission:  Mr. Bob Miller and Mr. Bob Anderson plan to attend this SWRPC meeting on April 27th, 2016.

Grant Curbing Gift:  Mr. Rau, Road Agent, has not yet received any quotes to do this curbing project from the Church to Mr. Boas’ property.

North Street:  Mr. Rau is waiting for Mr. Fellows to write-up his report on North Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Fees Warrants:

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Town of Walpole Warrant For the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $49,383.78.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Town of Walpole Warrant For the Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $60,410.30.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Town of Walpole Warrant For the Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $69,301.18.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Water and Sewer Abatement for Reed, Main Street, Map & Lot #020-046-000:  This Agenda item was put on-hold until the next meeting.

31st Annual Seminars on Trust Fund Administration:  Mr. Dalessio requested that copies of the notices of these seminars be put in all the Trustees of Trust Funds mail boxes.  He recommended all the Trustees sign up to attend the appropriate seminars.  It will also be sent to Ms. Karen Kuniholm and Ms. Justine Rogers.

Walpole Library – May 7th: Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned that Saturday, May 7th is the date of the Plant Sale and Birthday Party at the Walpole Library.

Native American River Clean-Up Event – May 7th:  There will be a Native American River Clean-up event on May 7th.  Mrs. Pschirrer will obtain more information on the schedule of events from Mr. Paul Colburn.

Town Hall Kitchen Stove:  The Selectboard discussed the need for a larger gas tank for the Town Hall kitchen stove as the smaller tank is not adequate.  The larger tank also needs to be filled on a regular basis.  Mrs. Downing will contact Young’s Propane.

Town Hall Rental Form:  Mrs. Pschirrer revised the Town Hall Rental form and will bring it into the next meeting.  The Selectboard discussed a need to break down rentals into categories as many people / organizations use the building for various events.  Some are non-profit; some meet on a regular basis.  There should be a surcharge for use of the kitchen.  Mr. Dalessio would like to know how much income the Town receives from rentals on an annual basis.

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 and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:22 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 7:41 PM.

 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 27, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:18 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 4/21/16

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

APRIL 21, 2016

 

Selectboard Present:  Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Joseph Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  Prior to this meeting the Selectboard had a monthly meeting with the Staff.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were two people in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $102,624.18 for checks dated April 22, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending April 16, 2016, in the amount of $16,714.84 for checks dated April 22, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,734.02 for the week ending April 16, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 14, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – April 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session #1 of April 14, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – April 14, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session #2 of April 14, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

PUTNAM FAMILY REV. TRUST, 768 Valley Road, Map & Lot #011-043-004:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-10 for the Putnam Family Revocable Trust / Bruce A. & Tammie F. Putnam to “Demolish an existing 12’ x 8’ Sugarhouse and construct a new 24’ x 24’ 1 story Sugarhouse”.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUTNAM FAMILY REV. TRUST, 768 Valley Road, Map & Lot #011-043-004:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-11 for the Putnam Family Revocable Trust / Bruce A. & Tammie F. Putnam to “Construct a 48’ x 32’ one story 3-sided Pole Barn”/  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WALPOLE MAIN HOLDINGS, LLC, 297 Main Street, Map & Lot #024-009-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to grant Building Permit No. 2016-12 for Walpole Main Holdings, LLC / Steve Rudek to “Construct a covered and screened deck”.  Seconded by Mrs.Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS CREDITS:

HURLBURT, 260 Old Cheshire Turnpike, Map & Lot #010-027-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Veterans Credit document for George Hurlburt.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to rescind the motion to provide a Veterans Credit to George Hurlburt for not meeting qualified conflicts as per RSA 72:28 pending further information by the Selectboard.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

EMONT, 33 Webster Lane, Map & Lot #007-017-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Veterans Credit document for Seth Emont.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS and REFUNDS:

ROOS, 82 Elm Street, Map & Lot #019-022-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Notice of Property Tax Refund in the amount of $65.71 to Roos Revocable Trust of 2002 / Elizabeth Roos.  This is due to the overpayment of Fall 2015 property taxes.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection Update:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the Town passed the Labor Audit and Inspection with flying colors.  Our Department Managers did everything that was needed on time.  There are a few things that need to be done but the State will send a letter asking for a response.  The Selectboard will draft a response to that.  The three signs mentioned in the safety inspection report are already in-process of being repaired/replaced and Mr. Dalessio will enclose a photo with the response letter.

Appointments: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Brad Tetu to the Recreation Committee for a term of one year.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

It was noted that the following vacancies still need to be filled:  1 WRAP Committee and 2 Conservation Commission members.  

Employee Policy Handbook Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer had no up-dates on the handbook. 

National Grid Herbicide Notice for Powerline Abutters:  Mr. Dalessio talked to Mrs. Downing about putting an easel in the hallway providing all this information.

Southwestern Region Planning Commission: Mr. Dalessio spoke to Mr. Bob Anderson and he will come into the May 5th Selectboard meeting to make a report on the SWRPC meeting.

Grant Curbing Gift: Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Mr. Rau is still working on getting estimates for the installation of the granite curbing.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Stevens Lane Road Classification and Ownership:  Mrs. Downing understood that Dr. Wilking was to attend this meeting however he is not present.  Dr. Wilking was in the office asking for clarification on the status of Stevens Lane and who owns it.  Mr. Lew Shelley had done a great deal of research on Stevens Lane.  It is a private lane.  Mr. Dalessio recommended that the Selectboard formulate a letter to Dr. Wilking answering his questions.  It is a Class 6 dirt road.  All of the abutting landowners to the road can collectively agree to make changes.  Mrs. Pschirrer will email all the RSAs to Mrs. Downing so they can be included in the letter.

Revolving Funds for Police and Recreation:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the bank forms to establish the Revolving Funds for the Police Department and Recreation Department.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:20 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:25 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 21, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved. 

Avitar – re: Public Utilities Assessments Notice:  A letter was received from Avitar Associates regarding the Public Utilities Assessments.  The Selectboard will wait for further information as this is an on-going issue..

Constellation, Bulk Energy Agreement:  Mr. Dalessio left a message for Mrs. Jamie Teague at the Fall Mountain Regional School District office to inquire about their bulk energy agreement.  It is his understanding that the FMRSC and the Town of Alstead have already signed the agreement.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to allow the Selectboard Chair, Steven Dalessio, to sign the Constellation Energy Services agreement as presented to them.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Application for Renewal of Groundwater Management Permit – Walpole Landfill:  Mrs. Downing spoke with Mr. Steve Brackett about the application for renewal of the Groundwater Management Permit for the Walpole Landfill.

Mr. Aldrich moved to allow the Selectboard Chair, Steven Dalessio, to sign the application for the Renewal of Groundwater Management Permit.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Grammar School’s Casino Night Fundraiser:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email from Kimberly Corwin Gray, Director of Development at The Grammar School, requesting that the Selectboard let them know what they need to do to obtain a permit for a Casino Night that will take place at Ken and Julie Burns’ property.  Mr. Dalessio researched the RSAs, they are a not-for-profit organization.  The permit would expire the night of the raffle.  A raffle does not need a license from the state but does require obtaining a permit from the Selectboard of the Town of Walpole.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that they have to draft a letter stating that in accordance with the RSAs 287-A-7 the Selectboard will grant their request for a Casino Night to be held on Friday, June 3rd, 2016.  This permit will expire at the conclusion of the raffle.

 

Metal Rectangular Tables in Town Hall Basement:  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that there several old metal tables in the basement that can no longer be used.  They had approved Mrs. Clough’s request to take some.  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to dispose of whatever tables are left.

Walpole Highway Dept. Update:  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that Mr. Rau is still pushing Beaver Tracks to get the permits from the DES.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that Mr. Rau wants to start using calcium chloride on the dirt roads.  It keeps the dirt down but it requires a storage tank and spray unit.  He has prices for it and can fit it into the budget.  The contract would be with All States Asphalt.  Mr. Dalessio suggested that Mr. Rau touch base with Mr. Tom Beaudry of the Conservation Commission.  He has no objections but feels it would be appropriate to discuss this with Mr. Beaudry.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:40 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:10 PM.

Adjournment:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 4/14/16

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

APRIL 14, 2016

 

Selectboard Present:     Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Joseph Aldrich

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

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Lt. Joe DiRusso, Troup C Barracks:  Lt. DiRusso was present to make the Selectboard aware of the fact that the State Police Troop C in Keene are looking at property near the intersection of Route 12 and Route 123 near the Westminster Bridge for a new building.  He is also looking at other pieces of land of about two-to-three acres on Route 12 or close to it.  This is in the early stages of a Capital Improvement Project.  It has not yet been approved but is heading in that direction.  This will not change their staffing or the way they work as they will continue to serve the other counties although the Town may see more personnel presence as they come-and-go.  There is a possibility of having Fish and Game in the same building.  Mr. Dalessio advised that the Walpole Selectboard would be happy to have them here.  They are here to help the State Police in any way they can.

Mr. Jack Franks:  Mr. Franks had submitted a Notice of Intent to Excavate on the front lot of Avanru Development Group and was present to answer any questions.

22-26 School Street – Re: Water and Sewer Tax Liens:  Mr. Jim Reagan, Sales Director of Better Homes and Gardens / Masiello Group, had submitted a proposal to take care of the water and sewer bill at 22-26 School Street property.  This property was purchased at auction in September. They are looking for some relief in terms of the delinquent property taxes, water and sewer, penalties, etc.  Mr. Dalessio pointed out that arrangements had been previously made by the owner to pay the water and sewer bill but they were not paid and because the Selectboard knew there were children in the building they did not shut-off them off.  He advised that the Selectboard needed to verify the numbers on the water and sewer and then they were going to sign the letter they had written in response to their request.  At this time they are not willing to waive anything.  The property was purchased knowing the amounts that were due.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the letter to Newton Kershaw, III, denying the request to waive all the back penalties and interest on the property taxes, water and sewer.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:46 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:15 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Selectboard Session #1 of April 14, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NEW BUSINESS:   

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $596,493.18 for checks dated April 15, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

This amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $533,448.73 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending April 9, 2016, in the amount of  $21,850.74 for checks dated April 15, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,719.26 for the week ending April 9, 2016.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 7, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 7, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the minutes were approved.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – April 7, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of April 7, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the minutes were approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

REED, Main Street, Map & Lot #020-046-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Building Permit #2016-08 for William and Lynne Reed to “Add a bathroom” at 60 Main Street.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PALIOCHA, LLC, March Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-023-000:   Mr. Aldrich moved to approve Building Permit #2016-09 for Paliocha, LLC to “Construct a 1-1/2 story barn & seasonal camp”.  This is a renewal of a previously issued permit.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICES OF INTENT TO EXCAVATE: 

Cold River Materials/Lane Construction, Map & Lot #003-002-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Cold River Materials/Lane Construction, #16-461-01-E, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

This excavation was under the allowable volume.

Cold River Materials/Lane Construction, Map & Lot #015-011-000:   Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Cold River Materials/Lane Construction, #16-461-02-E, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The check in the amount of $100.00 to the State of New Hampshire was attached.

Cold River Materials/Lane Construction, Map & Lot #014-013-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Cold River Materials/Lane Construction, #16-461-03-E, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The check in the amount of $100.00 to the State of New Hampshire was attached. 

Avanru Development Group, Map & Lot #012-013-000: Mr. Aldrich moved to sign the Notice of Intent to Excavate for Avanru Development Group, #16-461-04-E, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The check in the amount of $100.00 to the State of New Hampshire was attached.

NOTICES OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

WISE, Prospect Hill Road, Map & Lot #008-106-000: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #16-461-01-T, for Mr. Chuck Wise, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

KINGSBURY, Kingsbury Road, Map & Lot #008-120-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #16-461-02-T, for Mr. Ron Kingsbury, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WILLETT, Ramsey Hill Road, Map & Lot #011-010-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber, #16-461-03-T, for Kelly and Marcine Willett, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS CREDIT:

LEBAIL, Reservoir Road, Map & Lot #010-033-001:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Veteran’s Credit application for Mr. Lebail, as submitted.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS:

FMRSD, Cray Road, Map & Lot #028-128-000:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign the Abatement for a Water and Sewer refund in the amount of $2,306.64 for the Fall Mountain Regional School District.  This is for the Fall 2015 billing period.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

NH Department of Labor Audit and Inspection:  Department Managers were reminded that the NH Department of Labor will be here on April 20th for the audit and inspection.

Appointments:

WRAP Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Ms. Heather Collins to the WRAP Committee for a three year term.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WRAP Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Ms. Donna Drouin to the WRAP Committee for a three year term.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Hooper Institute Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Mrs. Carol Malnati as a member of the Hooper Institute Scholarship Committee.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Hooper Institute Committee:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to re-appoint Ms. Rebecca Sethi as a member of the Hooper Institute Committee for a second three year term on the Hooper Committee.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

Employee Policy Handbook Update:  Mrs. Pschirrer met with the Department Managers last Tuesday.  Everybody was there.  They talked about the 2016 Floating Holiday.  The biggest issue was why all the departments have to have the same floating holiday.  The Hooper people wanted a day around the Thanksgiving Day holiday.  The Police Department wanted Easter Sunday.  Other departments wanted Tuesday, July 5th.  They also talked about Job Descriptions and Evaluations.  Mrs. Pschirrer handed out drafts and they got positive responses.  They will continue to talk about these forms.  The Department Managers liked participating in this discussion.

Letter Received from Walpole Police – Re: Lentex Lane, Map & Lot #027-008-001:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Police Department to advise that they looked at the site and agreed there were no issues with what Mr. Gregory Gay wants to do with the property.

NEW BUSINESS (Continued)

Vachon, Clukay and Company, New Financial Auditor:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mr. Dalessio, Chair of the Selectboard, to sign the form to release records from last year’s auditing company to the new auditing company.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Delegation of Deposit Authority:  When Mr. Tom Goins, Town Treasurer, is not available he would like to allow the Town Clerk/Tax Collector to make deposits on behalf of the Town.  This is in accordance with the RSAs.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the document to allow Mr. Tom Goins to authorize the Town Clerk or her Deputy to have deposit authority.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Southwestern Region Planning Commission – Information Session Notice: Mr. Bob Miller and Mr. Bob Anderson are registered to attend the SWRPC meeting on April 27th, 2016.  Mr. Dalessio would like to have them attend the Selectboard meeting on May 5th to make a presentation.

Selectboard Meeting – Change of Date:  There was a consensus of the Selectboard to change the date of their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 28th to Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 PM due to a scheduling conflict.

Curbing Gift:  Mr. Ray Boas had offered the Town a gift of $5,000.00 with the intent of having granite curbing put in on a small section on Elm Street.  Mr. Dalessio just wanted everyone to be aware that they had trouble finding someone to bid on this small project back when Mr. Terrell was the Highway Superintendent.  Since the Town does not have the capability to do this job he suggested they go out for bid again to see what the prices will be.  Mrs. Pschirrer will ask Mr. Rau to take care of this.

Department of Environmental Services:  Mr. Dalessio reported on the letter from DES about a small revolving fund that was discussed at the last meeting.  He contacted Laura Martell who advised that it referenced the sewer loan that the Town had paid off in 2010.  She will take care of up-dating their records.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:13 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:18 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of April 14, 2016, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:27 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Planning Board Meeting Agenda – 5/10/16

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WALPOLE PLANNING BOARD AGENDA

TOWN HALL

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

                           7 pm                           

 

Roll Call – Appointment of alternates if needed

 

Minutes – Review minutes of the April meeting and workshop..

 

Old Business:

                Public Hearing continued: Greg Gay, Map 27, Lot 3, wants to construct a 9,000 square-foot building for storage and restoration of antique automobiles. New documents.

 

Public Hearing: Minor subdivision Allyson’s Orchard:  Map 5 Lot 2, New lot 2-12,   rural/agricultural, one lot into two lots. Lot sizes –  second lot will now be Lot 2-12 and will be 23. 09 acres. The original lot is 68 acres. Frontage for both lots is well within requirement.

New Business:

Mr. Frink of 131 Merriam Road is coming before the Board because he has applied for a federal firearms license. Mr. Terry Soucy, an investigator for the Bureau of Fire Arms, Alcohol and Tobacco, suggested Frink come to the Zoning Board and request a special exception from the Zoning Board. He is having a public hearing for a special exception this month and he needs a recommendation from the Planning Board.

 

Maybe Mr. Northcott for a request for a public hearing for a site plan review.

 

Next meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

Zoning Board Meeting Agenda – 5/18/16

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Agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wednesday,  May 18, 2016

Walpole Town Hall – 7:30 pm.

 

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed

Minutes: Review minutes of April.

Old Business: Public Hearing:

            Variance for an Accessory Building, Article  XVII A and P. Map 9, Lot 33,       rural/agricultural district. Ms. Kashiyo Enokido wishes to build a detached accessory dwelling on her property at 192 March Hill Road that is a two car garage with one of the garage bays to be finished for an art studio.  Above this space would be one bedroom, living space and a bathroom.

 

            Public Hearing  Special Exception: Mr. Eric Frink of 131 Merriam Road, Map 3, Lot 54,       rural/agricultural district is requesting a special exception for a federal firearm license to sell rifles, shotguns and hand guns in his home.  Ordinance VIII, Part C.

 

Savings Bank of Walpole has found that there is some blockage of view of Ames sign, so is          waiting to decide what to do. They may be back again next month.

 

Continued work on matrix.

 

Junkyards – You should have copies now of all the samples that Myra gave me.

 

Site walk Thursday, May 12 at 3 pm. Please remember that during a site walk, you allowed to ask question, but are not allowed to discuss the answers or anything pertaining to the public hearing with another board member.

 

Next meeting Wednesday,  June 15, 2016

 

Conservation Commission Agenda – 5/2/16

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AGENDA

 

WALPOLE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016

7:30 P.M.

 

Location:  Walpole Town Hall, Downstairs Office

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2016-2017
  1. SEATING OF ALTERNATES
  1. PUBLIC SESSION:

Report from Chair

  1. Treasury / Budget
  2. Correspondence
  1. NEW BUSINESS:
  2. Current Use Change Payment
  3. TransCanada Dam Relicensing
  1. OLD BUSINESS:
  2. Water Co. Timber Harvest
  3. Terms of Office
  4. Mason Forest – Clean-Up
  1. OTHER BUSINESS:
  2. Connecticut River Clean-Up – May 7th

Planning Board Workshop Meeting Minutes – 4/26/16

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Walpole Planning Board

Town Hall

April 26, 2016

 Workshop Minutes

 

Presiding: Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), Jason Perron, Dennis Marcom , James Aldrich, Jeff White. Alternates: Joanna Andros. Absent: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative), Ed Potter (Alternate).

Recording:  Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the regular May 2016 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

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

Application process: The board will receive all pertinent information about an application before the meeting. Mr. R. Miller said he had been on the board for 21 years and this was the first time he had seen the application and checklist before the meeting. These are important documents, Mr. Miller said, and it gave him time to think about what was in the application prior to the meeting.

Mr. Aldrich, Mr. Marcom  and Mr. Perron said the same thing and they agreed that they wanted this practice to continue. It was thought that taking a closer look at the checklist may be a good topic for a workshop, as well as the procedure for waiving an item on the checklist. 

Southwest Regional Planning Workshop: Mr. R. Miller signed up to attend the meeting on April 27, that the Southwest Regional Planning Commission was hosting about recent developments that may impact communities. The first is about Accessory Dwelling Units that Gov. Maggie Hassan signed this spring. The bill requires that all municipalities must allow, in all districts that permit single-family residences, one attached unit by right, special exception or conditional permit.

The Walpole Zoning Ordinance regarding accessory buildings is Article XVII A. Accessory Building means a building subordinate to the main building on the lot and used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the main building. A dwelling means a building of common foundation. A one-or-two-family dwelling will share the same foundation per lot.

The second topic is about sign ordinances. This was a NH Supreme Court decision that says language on a sign cannot be regulated by municipalities. The meeting will be held at the Historical Society of Cheshire Count, 246 Main Street in Keene at 6:30 pm.

Mr. R.  Miller will report back to the board about what was discussed at the meeting.

Town Attorney: When can the Planning Board have the town attorney at a meeting? Must a motion be made at a meeting and voted on? Can the board make a list of questions to ask the attorney and have him answer them? If an applicant or an abutter opposing an applicant has an attorney at a public hearing and a board member wants an explanation about what the attorney means, what should a board member do? 

Solar panels and storage containers: The secretary recently has had inquiries about solar panels regulations. The town has no regulations regarding solar panels with the exception of boundary setbacks and getting a building permit? Should it? If so what should the regulations be. 

How many storage units on someone’s property is too many? Acworth had this question on their warrant this year. Could this happen in Walpole? Perhaps the board needs to look at this further. 

These are two items which may come up in the future. Board members asked Mr. R. Miller to check with Ms. Lisa Murphy of SWRPC and ask if there are any towns who have solar and storage unit regulations and what those regulations say.

How much time does the board have to review an application? According to “The Planning Board of New Hampshire: Handbook for Local Officials,” a complex applicant can take many meetings for the board to review. In addition, an applicant may have difficulty completing requirements set by the planning board. In either case, the 65-day period for the planning board to vote on an application may be extended in one of the following ways as provided in RSA 676:4,I (I).

The applicant and the board can agree to an extension for a set period of time. 

The applicant and board can agree to halt the running of the review for a set period of time i.e.     “stop the clock,” until necessary material is prepared and submitted.

The planning board can request an extension of time from the board of selectmen or town/city     council. Such an extension cannot exceed one additional 90-day period.

Any extension of time or delay in the process should be carefully documented in the records of the planning board and in writing to the applicant.

Lighting: One member asked about lighting ordinances. Then he asked about the new Hubbard Park sign and said the lighting was shining upward. Another complaint was that the Jiffy Mart has also one light shining upward.

New Handbook: Mr. R. Miller, at one point in the meeting, referred to a 2015 handbook about RSAs and regulations that planning board members could refer to. Mr. Aldrich asked about it and  Miller said there was a box of them in the selectman’s office. The secretary will get them and distribute them at the next meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

May Open Weekend at Distant Hill Gardens – 5/7&8/16

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May Open Garden Weekend

Purple Trillium Blooms at Last - Version 2

The native Red Trillium (Trillium erectum) are in bloom.

WHERE:
Distant Hill Gardens
507 March Hill Road
Walpole, NH

WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8
10am to 4pm

All of Distant Hill Gardens is open to the public the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, May through October, from 10am to 4pm. You are welcome to come and stroll the grounds at your own pace, or you can take advantage of the walk, tour, or talk taking place each ‘Open Garden Weekend’ day. Each month will be exploring whatever is of ecological or horticultural interest happening on Distant Hill at the time.

In May we are highlighting Vernal Pools on Saturday
and native Spring Wildflowers on Sunday
Wood Frog Rana sylvatica

Wood Frogs need vernal pools for breeding habitat.

Join us for either a morning or an afternoon exploration of the Vernal Pools of Distant Hill on Saturday May 7, 10am to 11:30am or 1pm to 2:30pm. Choose the time that best fits your schedule.

You will learn the importance of these temporary ponds as critical amphibian breeding habitat and how to identify the Indicator Species that are only found in vernal pools. You’ll see egg masses of wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and Jefferson salamanders. And with luck we’ll get to see a Fairy Shrimp or two found in some of the ten vernal pools of Distant Hill.

To access the pools we will be using the new half-mile long accessible nature trail that winds its way through ‘White Rock Woods’ at Distant Hill Gardens. All ages and abilities are welcome and it will be held rain or shine.
Round-lobed Hepatica

Round-lobed Hapitaca (Anemone americana) are in bloom now.

And on ‘Sunday from 1pm to 3pm join us for a moderate walk in search of some of the Native Wildflowers in bloom in the forest, fields, and wetlands of Distant Hill.

This will be the first in a series of monthly ‘Wildflower Walks’ to be held on each of the upcoming ‘Open Garden Weekend’ Sunday afternoons for the rest of the 2016 season. You are sure to see new plants in bloom each month.

Suggested Donation for Entry to the Gardens: $5

No extra charge for either walk, and no registration is required