The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 23, 2015

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

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 8:00 AM 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 three 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 Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:53 AM.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $96,946.66 for checks dated December 25, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the purchase of snow-blower attachment for the Recycling Center and the computer server for the office.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 19, 2015, in the amount of $18,673.15 for checks dated December 25, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $3,974.68 for the week ending December 19, 2015.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

STAFF MEETING – December 17, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of December 17, 2015, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 17, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 17, 2015, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 17, 2015:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 17, 2015, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Walpole Zoning Board of Adjustment – December 16, 2015. 

BUILDING PERMITS:

RUESSWICK, 64 Barnett Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-048-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2015-52 for Mark and Deborah Ruesswick to “Construct 4 sets 24’ x 8’ high Solar Panels” at 64 Barnett Hill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

B&H REALTY OF WALPOLE, Industrial Drive, Map & Lot #001-003-03-3:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2015-53 for B&H Realty of Walpole to “Construct an 80’ x 40’ 1 story equipment shed (closed on three sides)” on Lanbro Lane.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The Selectboard discussed sending B&H Realty of Walpole a letter to advise that they are being fined $500.00 as they started their building prior to obtaining their Building Permit.

ABATEMENTS:

Property Tax:

78 Whitcomb Road, Whitcomb Road, Map & Lot #025-009-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Property Tax Abatement for 78 Whitcomb Road, LLC in the amount of $74.53.  This is to abate the interest on 2015 taxes.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUNDS:

Tax Overpayments:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Tax Overpayments that resulted in a total of $1,473.00 as follows:

• Waite, Colonial Banking, Main St., Map & Lot #028-149-000;
• Hodgkins & Sons, Industrial Drive, Map & Lot #001-010-000;
• Commonwealth Construction, Church St., Map & Lot #027-003-000;
• Waite, Lereta LLC, Main St., Map & Lot #028-149-000l

Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Primex, Workers Comp and Property Liability Insurances:  Mr. Dalessio mentioned that there is a meeting with Primex on Monday, December 28^th at 10:00 AM.  Their representative will answer questions before the Selectboard sign the new insurance agreement.

2015 Budget:  The Selectboard talked about the fact that the Town should end their 2015 budget within the bottom line.  There might be a small surplus but there are still bills coming in and another week to go.

2016 Budget: Mr. Dalessio has been working with Mr. Kreissle on the 2016 Budget and, after making some adjustments, the proposed budget was brought down to a 4.7% increase.

Proposed Warrant Articles are:

Repair of the Pump and Filters – $25,000.00 – Mr. Cassarino is still working on the final amount.

Repair of Town Buildings – $88,000.00;

Purchase new Police cruiser and Up-grade the existing cars – $58,000.00

These will be taken from the Reserve Fund Balance – Total $171,000.00

Replacement of the Salt Shed Wall – $50,000.00.  Following a discussion there was a consensus to change this to taxes as they are finishing what they started this year.  It was understood that this would be a two-year project.

Police Car Reserve Fund – $15,000.00

Purchase Electric Forklift and Accessories for the Recycling Center – $10,000.00;

Highway Department Reserve Fund – $15,000.00

Reserve Fund – Total – $90,000.00.

Mr. Aldrich moved to establish the 2016 General Fund budget at $3,459,299.00.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Warrant Articles:  The following Warrant Articles will be presented:

1. To see if the town will vote to establish a revolving fund pursuant to RSA 31-95-h, for the purchase of police equipment and training. All revenues received for police special details and fines will be deposited into the fund, and the money in the fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered part of the town’s general fund balance.  The town treasurer shall have custody of all moneys in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the governing body and no further approval is required by the legislative body to expend.  Such funds may be expended only for the purpose for which the fund was created.
2. To see if the town will vote to establish a Recreation Revolving Fund pursuant to RSA 35-B:2 II. The money received from fees and charges for recreation services and facilities shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered to be part of the general fund unassigned fund balance.  The treasurer shall have custody of all monies in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the recreation or park commission or other board or body designated by the local legislative body (no further legislative body approval required).  These funds may be expended only for recreation purposes as stated in RSA 35-B, and no expenditure shall be made in such a way as to require the expenditure of other funds that have not been appropriated for that purpose.

NEW BUSINESS:

Letter from Bellows Falls: Re: Sewer Line Under the Vilas Bridge: A letter was received from the Town of Rockingham / Village of Bellows Falls regarding the Vilas Bridge and the sewer line that runs under it.  The Selectboard will hold their discussion until next year.  Mr. Dalessio suggested they bring Mr. Mark Houghton, Mrs. Tara Sad and Mrs. Lucy Weber in on the discussion.

Library:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported that last Monday when removing old flooring in the Library they discovered broken tile therefore the project was stopped pending advice on how to proceed.  The Library was closed at that point.  Mr. Mark Houghton recommended ABS Advanced Building Company. Jeanne Ramey and Peggy Pschirrer both called the company whose representative will meet with the Selectboard and Library personnel today, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., to examine the floor and suggest a remediation plan which will include using RPF Company as an air quality test company. The Selectboard approved paying the employees up to the end of the year as they did not cause this.  If the project takes longer to complete than anticipated the Selectboard will re-consider this.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to pay the employees through the end of this year and it will be reconsidered when they know what the extent of the remediation will take.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring and (c) Reputations.  Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 9:45 AM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 9:56 AM.

Next Meeting:  The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 8:00 AM. An Agenda item will be to review the Hooper Institute proposed budget.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 10, 2015

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 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 three people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich 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 6:02 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:52 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 10, 2015, be sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
ERNIE VOSE: Mr. Vose requested that the Selectboard keep the Cheshire County YMCA in the budget as the funding supports Camp Dakota and the American Heritage Tour. The Selectboard pointed out that this has been funded in the past and is in the Town Report under Other Cultures. Mr. Vose will submit a letter requesting that this funding continue in 2016. Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Vose to write a short report of their activities for the Town Report as it is directed for the youth.

Mr. Vose provides rides for the Red Cross several times a month; mostly for medical rides for Walpole residents. The Town of Walpole has supported this in the past. As of July 1st, 2016, the Contoocook Valley Transportation Company will be overseeing this program as the Red Cross is discontinuing this service. They would like to come in to talk to the Selectboard. The Selectboard would like them to attend a meeting but preferably not until after the budget process is finalized. Mr. Dalessio advised that the Town will need to fund the Red Cross for at least the first six months of 2016 therefore they will keep this Rural Rides Program in the budget for now.

Mr. Dalessio pointed out that agencies need to send an invoice for their funding each year after it has been approved by the voters. To-date the Fall Mountain Emergency Food Shelf, Fall Mountain Friendly Meals, Our Place Drop In Center and the Age In Motion have not requested their 2015 funds.

JACK FRANKS: Mr. Franks provided clarification on some of the documents he needs to submit. He had originally given plans to both the Town and Fire Department but since that time they had to re-work the plans to comply with the financing. The sprinkler plan is complete and the fire alarm plan is nearly complete. The Selectboard saw the email from Mr. Herb Hurlburt. Mr. Dalessio then called Mr. Franks and recommended that he call Mr. Hurlburt, electrician, to explain the delay. Mr. Franks needs to up-date Mr. Hurlburt, to work with him and establish a time frame.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $15,756.69 for checks dated December 11, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
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PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 5, 2015, in the amount of $19,997.69 for checks dated December 11, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,244.29 for the week ending December 5, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 3, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of December 3, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the two Public Hearings for the Gift of Property and the Designating of Emergency Lanes on December 3, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – December 3, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 3, 2015, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – December 3, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of December 3, 2015, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all 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 – December 1, 2015; and
North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 8, 2015.

ABATEMENT REFUND:
DAHER, Peter Stand Lane, Map & Lot #012-012-005: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $288.33 for Mr. William Daher. This property assessment was decreased in 2014 but the 2015 tax bill did not reflect this. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
Police Request from the Town of Alstead: Mr. Dalessio advised that Police Chief Paquette has handled this; it will be done on a case-by-case basis therefore this Agenda item is closed.

Walpole’s Oldest Citizen Update: Mrs. Clough left a message for Mrs. Agnes Ciccalone but she has not yet returned the call.

Letter to the Cheshire County Commissioners: Mrs. Pschirrer is waiting for additional information from Police Chief Paquette to complete the letter.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: This is an on-going project.

2016 Budget: Mr. Dalessio reported that they are getting closer to finalizing the 2016 proposed budget. He will have Mr. Kreissle put together a final draft for next week. Some adjustments are still being made to lower bottom lines by Department Heads. They would like to get it below 5%. Mr. Dalessio will write the first draft of the Capital. Mr. Kreissle provided the spending figures as of December 9th. The 2015 budget was too tight; it was the minimum to run the Town on. Next week the Selectboard will review the budget figures on a line-by-line basis.

Mrs. Clough advised that the kitchen work should be completed this week or next week. She submitted and explained her revised budget numbers; some items were deleted.

NEW BUSINESS:
Citizens Reports: The Selectboard looked at the Citizens Report book. There were ten reports to-date. Mrs. Clough felt the only outstanding one was from Mr. Crouse on the painting of lines on March Hill Road. Mr. Simonds felt it would cost less than $500.00 to paint the line down the center of the road; it is a safety issue. Mr. Dalessio felt they would deal with each request on a case-by-case basis. Mrs. Pschirrer received two comments; she asked the people to come in to complete the form but their reply was that they were telling her. 1) Ms. Judy Daniels: On North Street near Reservoir Road, on the left hand side of the road, there are pine trees that have grown considerably and they are now a potential hazard as people are coming up North Road and turning onto Reservoir Road. 2) Mrs. Myra Mansouri and Mrs. Cindy Westover: Another report was that the pile of items on Mr. Lafayette’s property has grown. Mrs. Pschirrer feels it has remained about the same size. A suggestion was that he could put up a fence to shield the pile of items. 3) Mr. Jerry Galloway: Concerned about Mr. Lafayette dumping excavated material on his property. Mr. Dalessio looked at the area and felt a small amount of gravel had been moved on the property. It is not a junk yard. The Selectboard will read through the Zoning Ordinance to see if there are any violations. Mr. Dalessio felt that even if people do not want to come in to fill out a report the staff should complete a form for the record. The Selectboard will look at the Citizens Report book on the last meeting of each month starting in January 2016 unless something major comes up.

2016 Warrant Articles: The 2016 Warrant Articles will be drafted for next week.

Petitioned Warrant Articles: One Petitioned Warrant Article was received for a Zoning change. Mrs. Clough will check the signatures to be sure they are Town of Walpole voters. Mr. Dalessio emailed a copy of this to Mr. Jeff Miller and to the Town Attorney. The Selectboard cannot ask that a Public Hearing be held on this Petitioned Warrant Article. The RSA states that at the next scheduled Planning Board meeting the members will decide when the Public Hearing will be. A Special PB Meeting might have to be scheduled on January 5th, 2016, to meet the time frame. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to ask Attorney Hockensmith for a legal opinion. Mrs. Clough was asked to send a copy of the State mandated dates to comply with the law to Mr. Jeff Miller.

Tax Rate: The Selectboard received the Tax Rates for both Walpole and North Walpole from 2005 to 2015. Mrs. Meghan Hansson in the Town Clerk’s office did this research.

State Election Law Training: A notice was received on the State Election Law Training. The closest training will be held in Keene on Tuesday, January 16th, 2016, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD BUSINESS:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (b) Hiring. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:04 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:19 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 10, 2015, be sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Holiday Celebration and Appreciation Night: Mrs. Clough reminded the Selectboard that the Holiday Celebration and Appreciation Night is Saturday, December 19th, starting at 5:00 PM.

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:43 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Eagle Scout: Mr. Dalessio advised that Paul Beliveau is on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. Mr. Dalessio was his district meeting when they approved his project to do some repair work on the snowmobile trails in town. Mr. Dalessio was assigned as Paul’s coach.

Gazebo: Mrs. Clough thanked Adam Terrell for decorating the Gazebo by himself. Mrs. Pschirrer will write him a Thank You note. Mr. Dalessio advised that Mr. Terrell is a Life Scout. His Eagle project will be working on the Mill Pond trail.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, this meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 3, 2015

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

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 5:10 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 present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC HEARING – Gift of Property:
Mr. Dalessio called this Public Hearing to order at 5:15 PM. He read the following notice as advertised and posted:
“The Select Board of Walpole has called a Public Hearing in accordance RSA 31-95:-e. on December 3. 2015 at 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the gift of a BBQ Pit and land, Map 22, Lot 5, to be attached to the Town Recreation Area, adjacent to the Walpole Middle School, from Hubbard Farms, 195 Main Street.

All Walpole residents are invited to attend and comment on the proposed acceptance of this gift.”

Mr. Dalessio advised that the Selectboard received a letter from Mark H. Barnes, CEO, Hubbard, LLC confirming that they will gift the Bar-B-Que property located on 195 Main Street in fee simple to the Town of Walpole. The Bar-B-Que pit and 0.333 acres of land surrounding the pit are shown on their attached survey plat. This will be annexed to Map 22, Lot 1. Upon written notice from the Selectboard that the Town will accept this donation, they will have a deed drafted and forwarded to the Selectboard for review prior to final execution.

Mr. Dalessio pointed out that with this gift the Town will have a permanent right-of-way through the Hubbard Farms, LLC property to the Recreation (pool) area.

There were no comments from the Public. Mr. Dalessio closed this Public Hearing at 5:20 PM.

SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued):
Mr. Aldrich moved to accept this gift of a BBQ Pit and land, Map 22, Lot 5, from Hubbard Farms, LLC. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC HEARING – Designating Emergency Lanes:
Mr. Dalessio called this Public Hearing to order at 5:30 PM. He read the following notice as advertised and posted.

“The Walpole Selectboard has called a Public Hearing for December 3, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in accordance with RSA 231:59-A which requires a public hearing prior to designating Emergency Lanes.

The Fire Department of the Town of Walpole has requested the following be designated Emergency Lanes for purposes of safety: Derry Hill Road, Eaton Lane, and the end of Reservoir Road to the Hooper Institute shelter. Access to forested area, the Boy Scout Camp and the Hooper Shelter will allow the Walpole Fire Department and EMS to operate in any emergency situation.

Emergency Lanes so designed shall be maintained by the Highway department to ensure access for fire vehicles and ambulances.

All abutters to Derry Hill Road, Eaton Lane and the end of Reservoir Road are urged to attend to voice opinions and ask any questions concerning the designation of the emergency lanes. Written comments will be accepted in the Selectboard Office prior to the meeting.”

Mr. John Peska and Mr. Lew Shelley, members of the Conservation Commission, were in attendance. Members of the Fire Department were unable to attend as this is their regular training night.

Mr. Dalessio read the one letter received from John and Linda Burrows. They advised that over the years there have been many attempts to stop traffic from proceeding over this Class 6 Town Road (Reservoir Road from the Pratt residence toward Boy Scout Shelter). There are piles of dirt in the middle of the Right-of-Way (R.O.W.), Vehicle parked in such a manner as to block the R.O.W., and Fruit trees planted in the R.O.W. They feel that this problem needs to be addressed along with possible improvement to the Class 6 R.O.W. They are in favor of improving these Class 6 roads for the safety of all. They requested that this be read at the hearing.

Mr. Peska pointed out that the original objective of the sub-committee was to get everybody involved (Fire Police, all emergency responders and public works); know the conditions of those roads and prioritize them. They could look into obtaining Grant monies after they identified the ones that had potential for recreational use. Their original meeting was held on March 26, 2014, and a total of 16 roads was identified by members of that committee. They met again on October 5th, 2015. He understands from the Fire Department and Police Department that there were two roads they were concerned with for public safety purposes, those two roads should be prioritized and research done to find out what needed to be done to have them designated as emergency lanes. Mr. Shelley pointed out that this sub-committee was also to inventory the roads for conservation and recreational uses as well.

Mr. Mark Houghton, Fire Department, came into the meeting. He confirmed that the roads they are concerned with are the Derry Hill Road and Reservoir Road as far as the Hooper shelter. Mr. Houghton said they are also concerned with Eaton Road (from Valley Road to the Boy Scout Camp). He never heard of an “Eaten Road” as it was always known as “Eaton Road”. Mr. Shelley questioned where these roads end; they know where they start. Land owners in the Derry Hill area have complained about not being able to access their properties because of recreational vehicles damaging the road. Mr. Houghton agrees that it is damaged however it was good to Cochrane Lane; past that it was impassable. Mr. Shelley felt if it is considered an emergency lane it will create more access / problems. Mr. Houghton mentioned the difficulty they have when fighting brush fires in that area; there are a lot of woods there. There have been some significant accidents in that region. After these roads have been designed as Emergency Lanes the Town can maintain them. They are not allowed to spend money on Class 6 roads. After looking at the Town map, it was determined that Derry Hill ends at the intersection where French Road comes into it; it starts at Watkins Hill Road.

Mrs. Pschirrer advised that, if approved, a notice will be in the next Clarion advising that these three Class 6 roads have been designed as Emergency Lanes.

There were no other public comments. Mr. Dalessio closed this Public Hearing at 5:55 PM.

REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETING (Continued):
Mr. Dalessio moved to designate emergency lanes as follows: 1) Derry Hill Road to the intersection of French Road; 2) Eaton Lane; and 3) the end of Hooper Lane to the end of Reservoir at the Hooper shelter. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (c) Reputations. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:30 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session #1 of December 3, 2015, be sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $192,399.15 for checks dated December 4, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending November 28, 2015, in the amount of $20,563.24 for checks dated December 4, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,167.45 for the week ending November 28, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 25, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of November 25, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the following minutes:
Conservation Commission – November 2, 2015; and
North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 24, 2015.

BUILDING PERMIT:
MUCHMORE, Sand Hill Road, Map & Lot #012-044-022: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant Building Permit #2015-51 for Michael H. Muchmore, to “Construct a 28’ x 24’ 1 story out building / shed”, at 21 Sand Hill Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
Disability Insurance Application: Mr. Aldrich moved that the Chair be authorized to sign the Disability Insurance application. Secondec by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Meeting With Primex: Mrs. Pschirrer reported that they met with Primex on Tuesday. Mr. Aldrich advised that it was a good meeting and informational. Mrs. Pschirrer found it very instructive. She
learned some things that she was not aware of. The Primex representative was specific on his direction; he raised some interesting issues. Mr. Dalessio noted that their message is consistent. Mrs. Pschirrer told the representative that the Selectboard had a lot of training they wanted the employees to do. Mr. Aldrich said he was pleased with the monthly Staff Meetings. They need to appoint a Safety Committee who will meet quarterly; the members need to be rotated. Mr. Dalessio will send out some material for Mr. Aldrich and Mrs. Pschirrer to look at plus a Safety manual. During the January Staff meeting they will discuss this and how they will implement it. It will involve everyone including the Fire Department, Hooper Institute and Library. The Selectboard has work to do on these issues.

Police Request From The Town of Alstead: Police Chief Paquette spoke to Mr. Joel McCarthy, Selectman in the Town of Alstead. It was agreed that Walpole will assist but it will be on a case-by-case basis. Chief Paquette will not commit to anything consistent; it will be an extended courtesy. This can now be taken off the weekly agenda.

Walpole’s Oldest Citizen: The Selectboard announced that Mrs. Agnes Ciccalone is the Town of Walpole’s oldest citizen. Mrs. Clough will be asked to contact her to congratulate her and to see if she prefers to have the Selectboard present the cane to her at her home or would she prefer coming into the office on a Thursday evening for the presentation. It was agreed to present Mrs. Ciccalone with a framed certificate but the Boston Cane will be kept in a case in the Town Hall. There will be a plaque in the Town Hall with the recipients’ names on it.

Letter To The Cheshire County Commissioners: Mr. Dalessio talked to Chief Paquette about scaling down his information; simplify it, so the letter can be sent to the Cheshire County Commissioners.

Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: The Selectboard continue to work on this project.

NEW BUSINESS:
Deputy Warden Appointment Form: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Appointment of William Crawford as the Deputy Forest Fire Warden. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Forest Fire Warden Bill: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the NH Forest Fire Report / Bill in the amount of $870.00. Mr. Houghton, Warden, has issued 290 Fire Permits at $3.00/each. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

2016 Budget: Mr. Kreissle had provided worksheets on the 2015 budget as of November 30, 2015. The Selectboard reviewed the proposed 2016 Budget. Their goal is to keep the bottom line at no more than a 4% increase yet enable the Department Heads to have what is necessary to operate plus to do needed maintenance to buildings, roads, etc. Roof repairs are needed for the Library, Pool Building, and Police Department building. The Selectboard will meet again with several Department Heads to go over their proposed budgets. They discussed options to achieve their goal. What is the best way to use their funds. They will continue to work out the details. Mrs. Pschirrer wanted it noted that the word “special” has been misspelled in the budget consistently therefore it needs to be corrected; it is not “specal”.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD MEETING #2:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:04 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:36 PM.

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

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

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:49 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary