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I know I said that you would have to sign up with the library to get their emails, but this information is just too special not to share. – Lil
Come one, come all! Walpole Unitarian Church Family First will celebrate the season(s)!
Dig out your scarves and silly hats, your skulls and your tutus, Family First Sunday at the Walpole Unitarian Church will celebrate the season with a trading truck of items to create your own costume at our brunch at 10 a.m. at Hastings Parish House on Union Street, next to the church.
We’ve combined elements of Halloween, All Saint’s Day, Samhein, and the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration, from traditional “pan de meurto” an anise flavored bread, sugar skulls to paint, and faces to paint as well (an experienced face painter will be on site)!
Everyone is encouraged to bring something to recycle with others that can be turned into or added to a costume. We’ll discuss repurposing things as part of our care of the earth’s resources.
Additionally, we’ll introduce this year’s UUA “Guest at the Table” project, which focuses on refugees and displaced persons.
Guest at Your Table is an annual fundraising and education program that supports the UUA’s service committee human rights work. We invite everyone to take part: individuals, families, small groups, congregations, and community organizations.
Over the decades, Guest at Your Table has raised millions of dollars for human rights projects that have made a real difference in people’s lives.
Light brunch foods, coffee, tea, and witch’s brew will be available. Bring your self, your children, your parents, your friends, and join in our celebration of the season!
Families First is “our sustainable approach to families and spirituality in the 21st century” designed to help feed our bodies, our curiosity, and our spirit.
This is an informal, hassle-free time for adults or the entire family to interact with other families, and talk with members of the congregation about values and spiritual dimensions in our lives. We’ll talk, we’ll sing, we’ll have fun, and share a meal and our time.
Spread the word! Bring a friend!
Minutes for the regular meeting of the
Walpole Conservation Commission
Monday, October 5, 2015
Present: Tom Beaudry, John Peska, Sharyn Tullar (alt.), Lewis Shelley, Gary Speed, Myra Mansouri (alt.), Kelli Wilson, Whit Aldrich (SelectBoard representative)
Not Present: Alicia Flammia, Peter Palmiotto (alt.), Duncan Watson
Mr. Beaudry, chair, called the meeting to order at 7:37 PM.
Non-Public session:
No Alternates needed seating
Minutes
Corrections to the minutes: another instance of Scout name misspelled: Benjamin Haefner under Old Business. Mr. Speed moved to accept the minutes for the September 14, 2015 meeting as corrected. Mr. Peska seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
New Business
Maeve Perron attended the Barry Conservation Camp at the end of July 2015. She brought a poster of pictures she had taken and reported on her activities. She very much enjoyed the shooting and the canoe trip. Maeve won an award for the canoe trip and many counselors commented on how well she did on that trip, especially her leadership in helping the other students. Her canoe was the only one not to tip over.
Treasury/Budget Report
No reports available
Correspondence
New Business, cont.
2016 Budget- no Actual YTD spending report available. After discussion of the upcoming expenses, it was agreed to level fund for next year with no changes. The budget was submitted to the Mr. Aldrich to pass on to the Town Treasurer.
Old Business
Other
The next meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2015.
Mr. Peska moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:29pm. Mr. Speed seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Heleen, Recording Secretary
NOTE: These are unapproved minutes with corrections to be found in the minutes of the next meeting.
I just clicked on the link on the front page of The Walpolean and I was able to see and read the November issue of The Clarion! You too can do the same. http://www.thewalpolean.org gets you to the Home Page and if you scroll down on the right, the will find a link to The Walpole Clarion. Nothing to re-cycle and if you don’t live in Walpole, you can see lots of great photos from all local events this past month. Thank you Clarion staff! – Lil
Good news from Holly Gowdy. – Lil
The Walpole Farmers Market will be hosting a Thanksgiving Farmers Market, on November 21st, on the Walpole Town Common. Once again to coincide with the Holiday Church Fairs, the Orchard School Crafts Fair, and Holiday Sales events at the Walpole Village School and the Walpole Historical Society.
This prelude to the holidays, is becoming an annual tradition, and as an event is an opportunity to shop locally for the holidays and support many local programs, projects, and small businesses. The WFM is happy to be a part of this, with atleast a dozen vendors selling food and products that they made or produced themselves. Locally raised meats, breads, cheeses, and other foods that are great additions to your holiday menus and tables or make great gifts.
For more information please contact Holly Gowdy at holly@walpolefarmersmarket.com or at 445-5104
Mr. Dickens will not be in Walpole this December to read his classic tale, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. You may recall that last year the show, produced and directed by Ray Boas and Tara Sad, was short of cast members and almost cancelled. The required additional actors were found, however, and the 7th annual production went on.
Sadly, this year only 25 percent of the needed forty people arrived to audition. Previous cast members had moved, others told us of conflicting plans, and many of the younger cast members have grown out of their parts and are involved in other school activities. In an email to all Walpole Players and friends, Ray and Tara reported, “It is with heavy hearts that there will not be A CHRISTMAS CAROL this year. … A CHRISTMAS CAROL has always been a gift from the Walpole Players to the town, and one that we hope you have all enjoyed. … We will be encouraging contributions from the community to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf and Our-Place Drop-In Center to help make up the loss from the production this holiday season.” It was a great seven-year run, bringing $24,197 in cash donations to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf and Our-Place Drop-In Center.
Out of disappointment and discussion, however, a plan was hatched to allow The Walpole Players’ audiences to continue to make their donations to the food shelves, while at the same time helping to support our town retailers during this festive season.
TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Peggy Pschirrer
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:15 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were five people present in the audience.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Building Permit:
Avanru Development, Main Street, Map & Lot #012-013-004: Mr. Dalessio explained that this Building Permit is being modified to show that the up to 67 multi-family housing approved by the Planning Board November 13, 2012 will be built in phases with the first phase being 1 to 21. Mr. Franks had submitted the set of plans as requested at the last meeting. When Mr. Franks is ready to start to build 22 to 67 units he will have to come back in for another modification. Mr. Franks asked if this will be vested for one year. Mr. Dalessio confirmed that it would go back to the original date this Building Permit was issued therefore he needs to come back in on-or-before April 1st, 2016.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Permit for Building: 2015-43 modified, 2015-07 – 2014-10A Renewal for the Avanru Development Group, Ltd. 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 $88,294.91 for checks dated October 16, 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 October 10, 2015, in the amount of $18,886.11 for checks dated October 16, 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 $4,067.96 for the week ending October 10, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 8, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of October 8, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was late coming into the meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 8, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of October 8, 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:
September 29, October 6, and October 13, 2015;
The North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners meeting minutes dated October 13, 2015, mentioned that they signed and FAXed the MS535 report to the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA). Mr. Dalessio mentioned that this was holding up the calculation for the tax rate.
OLD BUSINESS:
Letter From The Keene Sentinel: Delivery of ELF Magazine Within The Town of Walpole: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Keene Sentinel, dated October 7, 2015, regarding delivery of the ELF Magazine in the Town of Walpole. It states that “The Sentinel respects the concerns that were expressed by the residents and have since taken the measures necessary to move the weekly delivery of the publication to utilizing the United States Postal Service”. Mrs. Pschirrer will draft a response letter.
Food Shelf Advisory Board Meeting: Mrs. Pschirrer has not yet talked to Mr. Montgomery regarding this meeting.
New Hampshire Retirement Audit: Mrs. Clough has one more thing she will finish tomorrow. Mr. Kreissle expects they will have it ready next week.
2014 Financial Audit: Mrs. Clough said Attorney Hockensmith will send the letter requested directly to the auditors. The Selectboard would like a copy of the letter for the files. Mrs. Clough left a message for Mr. Kreissle to check with Mr. Greene, auditor, to see if he received the letter.
Letter From Jean Robinson: Sidewalk On West Side of Elm Street: Mrs. Pschirrer reported that Mr. Symonds from the Highway Department worked on the sidewalk last week; the work has been done. Mr. Symonds also spoke to Ms. Robinson personally. Mrs. Clough noted that Ms. Jill Robinson came to the window today and she was pleased with the job that was done on the sidewalk.
Letter to Mr. Lafayette: Mrs. Pschirrer advised that on September 24th, 2015, a letter was written to Mr. Lafayette requesting that he dispose of the collection of old appliances such as washing machines, etc. that are accumulating on his property. He was given a 30-day window to clean it up. She had a report that his pile is growing. A follow-up letter will be prepared for the next meeting by Mrs. Pschirrer in the event the situation has not been resolved.
Southwest Region Planning Commission’s Fall Meeting Invitation: Mr. Aldrich plans to attend this Southwest Region Planning Commission’s Fall Meeting on October 20th, 2015.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Hearing Notice: Designating Emergency Lanes: Mrs. Pschirrer prepared a draft notice of a Public Hearing on the Emergency Lanes. The three lanes are: Derry Hill Road, Ethan Lane and at the end of Reservoir Road to the access of the Hooper shelter. She suggested talking to the Conservation Commission and their committee to see if they want anything else included. Mr. Dalessio recommended that the Public Hearing be set for December 3rd, 2015, at 5:30 PM. This is just before their regular meeting on that date.
UNH Cooperative Extension Workshop on Forestry Laws For Municipal Officials: Mrs. Clough had requested permission to attend this Workshop however they are in Auburn and in Lancaster on November 9th and 10th, 2015. She is going to find out when one will be scheduled closer to Walpole.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to give Mrs. Clough permission to attend one of the UNH Cooperative Extension Workshops on Forestry Laws For Municipal Officials scheduled on November 9th and 10th, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Liberty Utilities Pole License Agreement: Mr. Terrell had approved and initialed this Liberty Utilities Pole License Agreement request prior to his resigning.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to sign the Pole License as requested. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Cheshire County Commissioners Office Press Release: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the press release that the Cheshire County Commissioners re-financed the prison and saved approximately $1,400,000.00.
Cheshire County Conservation District Annual Meeting Invitation: The Selectboard received an invitation to attend the 70th Annual Meeting of the Cheshire County Commissioners on November 5th, 2015.
Planning Board Public Hearing: Mr. Phil Carroll had brought in information relating to the Ruggiero Facility Public Hearing by the Planning Board. The Selectboard will pass this information over to Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair of the Planning Board, and Mrs. Myra Mansouri, Chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Dalessio will email Mr. Jeff Miller to let him know the Selectboard has concerns about the timing issue because the Planning Board has not yet voted to approve or disapprove this application.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) and (b) Hiring. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:55 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:32 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of October 15, 2015, 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 meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:55 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS:
2015 Budget: Mr. Dalessio has concerns about the bottom line of the budget. He asked all the Department Heads to talk to Mr. Kreissle if they feel they are going to go over their bottom lines. It is better to act sooner rather than later. The Selectboard can make a decision to either freeze all spending other than salaries and necessary expenditures or go to discretionary spending until the end of the year.
Holiday Schedule: The Selectboard set the following Holiday Schedule for their regular meetings. Only routine business will be conducted.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:16 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Selectboard Present: Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; (Whitney Aldrich – late)
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 five people present in the audience.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $28,723.84 for checks dated October 9, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending October 3, 2015, in the amount of $19,147.98 for checks dated October 9, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. 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 $4,141.89 for the week ending October 3, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 1, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of October 1, 2015, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 1, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of October 1, 2015, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
Mrs. Pschirrer advised that the Selectboard should schedule a Public Hearing for the three emergency lanes before the end of the year. It was agreed to schedule this in December prior to one of their regular Selectboard meetings. No money for maintenance can be spent on these roads until after the Public Hearing and the Selectboard adopt them. Emergency lanes will have to be cleaned; it is more labor than materials. The Conservation Commission is discussing putting trails on Class 6 roads but there will have to be further detailed conversations on that. Enforcement will be needed for mountain bikes, ATVs, etc.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
JACK FRANKS: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Jack Franks’ attorney requesting a split of his Building Permit into two phases. Mr. Dalessio had no problem with splitting it up but would like a set of plans to be attached to the Building Permit that reflects 21 units. The Building Permit states “for up to 67 units” therefore they will accept this modification. Mr. Dalessio advised that they will have the paperwork ready to be signed for Mr. Franks at the Selectboard meeting next Thursday.
BUILDING PERMITS:
SAWYER, 632 River Road, Map & Lot #004-001-004: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve Building Permit No. 2015-41 for Joseph and Sonia Sawyer to “Construct a 24’ x 32’ 1 story Wood & Utility Shed”. This meets all the requirements. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
ENOKIDO & CROUSE, 192 March Hill, Map & Lot #009-033-000: Mrs. Pschirrer explained that Building Permit No. 2015-42 is for Kashiyo Enokido and Tom Crouse to “Construct a 32’ x 28’ 2 story garage with an efficiency studio guest bedroom”. This request violates the Zoning Board of Adjustment Ordinance, Article 17.B, which requires a common foundation.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to reject Building Permit No. 2015-42. The applicants can either talk to the ZBA about a Variance or withdraw their plans. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Food Shelf Advisory Board Meeting: Mrs. Pschirrer reported that both Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Wilking attended the last meeting but she did not have a report at this time.
Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Town of Walpole Snow and Ice Removal Policy. This is an amended policy. A list of all the plow routes or which employee would operate a specific truck is not attached as it did not seem essential. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio requested that a copy of the policy be forwarded to Mr. Mike Symonds. There should be a training record to acknowledge that all employees read and understand it. It should be posted at the Highway Department.
New Hampshire Retirement Audit: Mrs. Clough and Mr. Kreissle continue to work on this.
Primex Property Liability Application: Mr. Kreissle has this application therefore it can now be taken off the Agenda.
2014 Financial Audit: A letter was sent to Attorney Hockensmith requesting the information that the auditors have requested from him.
Letter from Cynthia Reeves: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from Ms. Cynthia Reeves, dated October 7, 2015. A copy will be forwarded to Mrs. Myra Mansouri, Chair of the ZBA.
NEW BUSINESS:
Letter from Jean Robinson, Re: Sidewalks: A letter was received from Ms. Robinson concerning the sidewalks in her area. There is a drop-off of about four-to-five inches; they did not finish the work that should have been done to grade the area. Mrs. Pschirrer asked Mr. Symonds to look at it. Mr. Dalessio recommended that this should be kept on the agenda as a follow-up item.
SWRPC Annual Fall Meeting: An invitation was received from the Southwest Region Planning Commission to attend their Fall Meeting at The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, NH on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. This will be kept on the agenda under Old Business.
The Selectboard took a recess from 6:25 to 6:30 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Fall Mountain Region School District: Mrs. Jamie Teague came into the meeting to request that the Town issue a monthly check to them as soon as possible. October is usually a difficult financial month. Mr. Dalessio will request that Mr. Kreissle issue a check tomorrow plus be sure that the last monthly payment due in 2015 be paid before the end of the year.
Mr. Aldrich came into the meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
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 6:44 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:13 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of October 8, 2015, 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 meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS (Continued):
New Auditing Company: Mrs. Pschirrer recommended that they begin to think about a search for a new auditing firm. Mr. Dalessio will talk about it to Mr. Kreissle tomorrow.
2016 Town Meeting Schedule: Mrs. Pschirrer suggested that the 2016 Town Meeting Schedule should be posted; maybe put it in the Clarion. It notes the time-tables for Warrant Articles, etc.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:34 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
OCTOBER 1, 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.
PUBLIC BUSINESS:
There was no Public Business at this meeting.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $33,879.68 for checks dated October 2, 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 September 26, 2015, in the amount of $27,178.65 for checks dated October 2, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $6,786.50 for the week ending September 26, 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 24, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of September 24, 2015, 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 at this meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 24, 2015: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 24, 2015, as submitted. These minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Mrs. Pschirrer and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained as he was not present at this meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
With reference to the Conservation Commission meeting minutes, Mrs. Pschirrer pointed out that there are two Scouts who are doing projects in the Mill Pond area. The Conservation Commission will be discussing the Class 6 roads in Town at their next meeting on October 5th at 7:00 PM.
WARRANTS:
TIMBER TAX WARRANT:
FISHER, Cold River Road, Map & Lot #026-026-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Original Warrant for Timber Tax Levy for the Tax Year April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 for Andrea J. Fisher, Operation #150461-05-T, in the amount of $2,157.06. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Letter To Bruce Carruthers, RE: Reeves Gallery Sign: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the letter dated October 1, 2015, to Mr. Bruce Carruthers regarding a Zoning Board of Adjustment issue on the Reeves Gallery Sign. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Allen Brothers Oil Contract: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve and sign the #2 heating oil contract with Allen Brothers at a fixed rate of $2.049 per gallon to the various locations listed as: Walpole Town Hall, Walpole Police Department, Walpole Town Library, Walpole Fire Department and Walpole Old Town Shop. Deliveries will be made on a Will Call Basis to: the Hooper Institute, Hooper Mansion, Hooper Cottage and Welfare Fuel Assistance Program. This fixed rate applies to the total amount of 7500 gallons. Any amount of gallons that are needed before November 1, 2015 or after April 30, 2016 will be billed at the cash price on the day of delivery. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The various deliveries will be charged to the appropriate lines in the budget and/or Hooper Trust funds.
Food Shelf Advisory Board Meeting: There will be a meeting of the Fall Mountain Food Shelf Advisory Board on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 PM in the Langdon Municipal Building. The Selectboard is invited to attend. Mr. Charlie Montgomery had recommended that the Selectboard appoint a second member from the Town of Walpole to the Advisory Board.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to appoint Mr. Andrew Wilking as the second Town of Walpole representative on the Food Shelf Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Hubbard Farms Barbeque Pit and Right Of Way: Mr. Dalessio reported that this Agenda item can be deleted for now as it will take Hubbard Farms some time to work out the details.
Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual: The Selectboard reviewed two new ordinances as the office will be open five days a week.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the two new policies regarding the “Selectboard Hours of Operation”. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the policy which determines that the Selectboard Office will be staffed by a minimum of two people during normal working days. Any exception must be approved by the Selectboard with a two weeks notice. This becomes effective January 01, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer continue to work on the Town Ordinance, Procedure and Policy Manual. Mrs. Pschirrer will be working on the Winter Parking Ban and Snow Remove policies.
Primex Insurance Company: Mr. Dalessio read through the Primex Insurance Company application and recommended that the Selectboard sign and submit it at this time.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Primex Insurance Company’s application as presented with a note that we will continue to check on the values of the properties and equipment. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Aldrich moved to authorize Mr. Dalessio, Chair, to sign the Primex Insurance Company application. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
New Hampshire Retirement Audit: Mrs. Clough reported that both she and Mr. Kreissle continue to work on the spread-sheets for the New Hampshire Retirement Audit. They need to do quite a bit of research and have had to pull old time cards. It is due on October 16th.
2014 Financial Audit: Mrs. Clough advised that they are still waiting to receive the 2014 Financial Audit. The Auditors are waiting for a letter from Attorney Hockensmith; Mr. Dalessio will contact him tomorrow.
NEW BUSINESS:
There was no New Business to come before the Selectboard at this meeting.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS:
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 6:38 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:57 PM.
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to seal the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of October 01, 2015. 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 meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:10 PM.
OTHER BUSINESS:
NOTE OF APPRECIATION: Mrs. Pschirrer thanked Mrs. Clough and Mrs. Edkins for finding the background material and confirming that old Route 12 was thrown-up so that the Conservation Easement on the Lund property could be completed.
OLD BUSINESS:
TRU NORTH NETWORKING: Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Clough will meet with the representative from Tru North Networking to do a technical review of the computers and software on October 7th at 8:00 AM.
ROAD AGENT: The advertisement for a Road Agent will be revised and advertised again. The deadline will be October 19th.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Pschirrer. With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
The Walpolean 
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