The Walpolean

I have it on “good authority” that Paula Southard-Stevens, Principal of Charlestown Middle School and North Charlestown Community School is being introduced at a luncheon in Concord this noon as the New Hampshire Middle School Principal of the Year.  The honor is well deserved for this dedicated educator.  Fall Mountain School District is proud and if you see her I hope you will let her know that you are proud of her as well. – Lil

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, December 8, 2014

Public Session

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were, Andy Collins, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre, David Hogan, John Streeter and Linda Christie. Also in attendance was Lori Landry.

BOARD HONORS:

Superintendent Landry introduced the participants of the National Board Certification process. These members were presented with Board Honors and presented with a certificate of excellence. In attendance were Tammy Vittum, Rick Elliot, Linda Ferland, Frank Mazolla and Dori Ferreira. Also recognized, but unable to attend were, Lisa Mulhearn, Katie Parsons and Melissa Lynde. Both Tammy Vittum and Lisa Mulhearn have completed the process and are now Nationally Board Certified Teachers. The remaining members hope to complete the process by the end of the 2014-2015 school year. In addition to these members, Superintendent Landry reported that two new participants have joined this year and will be beginning to process to become certified.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the minutes from Monday, December 8, 2014 Public Session. Motion passed

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS:

Superintendent Landry thanked the high school staff and Tom Ronning for all of their hard work during the LIS visit.

Ms. Landry reported that she and Tom Ronning met with River Valley Technical College. They are promoting a new program Catch the Wave. This program will offer Junior and Senior students the opportunity to obtain college credit while attending high school.

Superintendent Landry also mentioned that the School Board met again on December 3rd to continue their work on strategic planning. Their next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2015.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Jennie Crawford, Teacher Representative provided the board with an update on the happenings in the schools throughout the district.

Gabe St. Pierre stated that RVTC met last week, they are working on the budget for the upcoming year. Mr. St. Pierre also mentioned that they would like to invite the NH Legislation to come and tour the building. Superintendent Landry stated that she will be meeting with them again in January and will be in touch.

Mr. St. Pierre reported that the Negotiation Committee met last Friday and is moving toward an agreement.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a co-curricular contract for Chris Northcott, MS Cross Country Skiing Coach, FMRHS and Karin Sheehan Drama Club Leader, CMS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the retirement of Katherine Maguire, Speech-Language Pathologist effective June 30, 2015. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve an unbudgeted request for a 10 hour a week paraprofessional, ELC. Motion passed

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve an overnight trip for the Vilas Grade 5 to attend the Nature’s Classroom at Lake George/Silver Bay, May 4-8, 2015. Motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending: Payroll: $ 1,133,849.51 Accounts Payable: $ 371,886.82 Motion passed unanimously.

OTHER:

Superintendent Landry thanked the board for all of their work during the strategic planning workshops and expressed how pleased she was with how well everything was going.

Andy Collins requested that the board develop a common statement regarding the board’s vision for the end of the year graduation ceremonies.

The board wished Paula Southard-Stevens luck for the upcoming sit visit from the Principal of the Year Committee.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty Bushee

School Board Clerk

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, November 24, 2014

Public Session

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were, Andy Collins, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre, David Hogan, John Streeter and Linda Christie.

Also in attendance were Lori Landry and Jamie Teague.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, November 10, 2014 Public Session. Motion passed

Minutes: (St. Pierre/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, November 10, 2014 Non-Public Session. Motion passed unanimously.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry introduced Deb Connell, Paul Ezan, Teri Finando-Zelenetz, Mary Therese Lester and Beth Fappiano on behalf of the NexGen League of Innovative Schools. The team provided an update on the process. The visitation team will come to the high school on December 3, 2014. The visitation team will assess who we are and where we are at. Next steps will be to submit an application on December 9, 2014.

Superintendent Landry mentioned that the board would be meeting again on December 3rd to continue their work on strategic planning.

Sam Jacobs reported that the Walpole Site Based Committee arranged for a community presentation by David Pook on Common Core. With over 100 people in attendance, the evening was overall successful.

Ms. Landry announced that Lisa Mulhearn and Tammy Vittum are newly National Board Certified. An additional six teachers are continuing their work through the process and hope to be certified before the end of the school year.

Chris Young proudly reported that the PK Parent Night, focused on gross motor skills, was well attended this year with over 120 people in attendance.

Superintendent Landry happily announced that Paula Southard Stevens, CAA Principal is one of three finalists for Teacher of the Year.

Business Administrator, Jamie Teague and Superintendent Landry presented the board with the proposed budget. A brief overview of the process was explained. A copy of the PowerPoint is available on the district website.

Ms. Teague asked that questions be emailed to her directly and that she would address them at the next meeting.

Ms. Teague also reported that the negotiations committee have been meeting and would present something at the next meeting.

A conversation ensued regarding the NextGen League of Innovative Schools.

Motion: (DeCoste/Christie) to approve the implementation of high school personalized learning design model in progress.

Motion passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Emily Phillips provided the board with an update on the happenings throughout the district. One exciting highlight was that Senior, Troy Grimsley was chosen to play the Piccolo in the Holiday Pops Concert for the NH Philharmonic on November 28, 2014.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to accept the resignation of Chris Fecteau, Winter Spirit Coach effective November 25, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Hogan) to approve a condition contract for Heather Brown, Paraprofessional, WPS effective November 25, 2014. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan) to approve a conditional contract for Tim Walsh, Alt Ed Teacher, FMRHS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Hogan/St. Pierre) to approve a conditional contract for Jody Barrett, Food Service Tech, NCCS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Hogan) to approve the transfer of Amy Rumrill, Paraprofessional from FMRHS to CPS. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to accept amended policy EEAG-Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students for second reading and adoption. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Hogan to accept amended policy JLCJ-Concussions and Head Injuries for secondreading and adoption. Motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending: Payroll: $ 889,496.58  Accounts Payable: $ 368,263.72 Motion passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 7:57 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

Chuck Bingaman forwarded this for me to share.  He had received it from Ben Daviss and thought Walpolean readers would enjoy it.  Guess that qualifies as cross country delivery. (For those who may not know, Ben lives here in Walpole and Chuck is in California. Thanks for sharing. – Lil

Thanks to Janet Clough for getting these minutes to me so promptly.  Looks like we both have made a New Year’s Resolution! – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 24, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this Selectboard meeting to order at 8:05 AM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being tape recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There was one person in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $23,186.89 for checks dated December 26, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 20, 2014, in the amount of $20,627.82 for checks dated December 26, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,739.80, for the week ending December 20, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 18, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 18, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 18, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 18, 2014, as submitted. The 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:
 Conservation Commission – December 12, 2014;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 18, 2014.

OLD BUSINESS:
LETTER TO JEFF & KATHY WHITE, SMART Power Sports: Mr. Dalessio had written a draft response letter to the letter received from Jeff and Kathy White regarding the re-location of the SMART Power Sports store.
Mr. Aldrich moved to approve and sign this response letter to Jeff and Kathy White. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DINNER/DANCE: Mr. Street advised that the Employee Appreciation Dinner/Dance was attended by 131 people (employees and their guests). Everything went well and it was enjoyed by all.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio 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 8:16 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:34 PM.

ABATEMENT REFUND:
FLETCHER, 49 March Hill Road, Map & Lot #009-010-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Abatement Refund for Property Taxes in the amount $2359.96 for Barron S. Fletcher. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the list of six Property Tax Refunds due to over-payments as submitted by Mrs. Sandi Smith, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, for a total of $189.00. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEXT SELECTBOARD MEETING:
The next Selectboard meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 6:00 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:39 AM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

One more day in fact!  Murray’s last day is tomorrow.  An institution will be closing at 2:00 PM.  I managed to get a seat at the counter for lunch today.  Not sure what your odds are for Tuesday.  Tommy and the whole gang sure will be missed!  Where do I go next Monday?

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 18, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:05 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 in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:06 PM.

REBECCA SETHI – Friends of the Hooper – RE: Winter Carnival: Mrs. Sethi advised that a couple of years ago they established the Friends of the Hooper. She distributed copies of their proposed plans for the 2015 Winter Carnival with a proposed date of Saturday, February 28, 2015, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event is sponsored by The Friends of Hooper Institute in collaboration with the Walpole Parent Teacher Group and Walpole’s 4H Clubs – Bits and Bridles and Pinnacleview. Additional potential collaborators are the Walpole Village School and the Walpole Recreation Department. She is not sure what they will do if there is not very much natural snow because the snow they received last year had road debris in it so it was not very usable. This will limit some of the activities. They would like to be able to skate on the pond. This year they are looking to focus more on the Institute side of the road as they would like to get more people into the Institute. They 4H groups will sell food in the wood shop. It is a great opportunity for organizations such as this to participate. People will make donations for the event but manpower is an issue. The Selectboard approved this proposal for the Winter Carnival and volunteered to help out. There are no plans to open up the Mansion. Mr. Dalessio noted that the Conservation Easement will allow for events like this even on the golf course section. Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned that port-a-pots will be needed.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $49,287.62 for checks dated December 19, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 13, 2014, in the amount of $24,363.92 for checks dated December 19, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $6,396.60 for the week ending December 13, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 11, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 11, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 11, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 11, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
No Committee reports were received for this meeting.

BUILDING PERMITS:
ANDERSON, Old Keene Road, Map & Lot #007-024-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-45 for Robert C. Anderson and Louise A. Anderson to “Construct a Solar Array” at 226 Old Keene Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS:
WATER / SEWER:
CRISS, Pleasant Street, Map & Lot #020-021-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Abatement for Water in the amount of $59.01 and Sewer in the amount of $64.63 for the Charles Criss Revocable Trust at 13 Pleasant Street. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

KASPER, Prospect Hill, Map & Lot #017-020-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Abatement for Water in the amount of $66.13 and Sewer in the amount of $44.85 for Robert Kasper, Jr. at 122 Prospect Hill. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WATER:
SYLVESTER, Firehouse Road, Map & Lot #024-028-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Abatement for Water in the amount of $143.30 for Joan Sylvester at 14 Firehouse Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUNDS:
OVERPAYMENTS OF TAXES: Mr. Dalessi moved to approve eight property tax refund forms that were under $100.00 each and to authorize Mrs. Clough to sign them on behalf of the Selectboard. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WARRANTS:
NORTH WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for the Collection of North Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $46,456.57. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WALPOLE SEWER FEES: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Sewer Fees in the amount of $51,652.76. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

WALPOLE WATER FEES: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Warrant for the Collection of Walpole Water Fees in the amount of $86,837.36. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

TIMBER SALE AGREEMENT: The Selectboard reviewed the Timber Sale Agreement between the Town of Walpole and Garland Lumber Co., Inc. This agreement had been reviewed by Peter Rhoades, Forester, and Tom Beaudry of the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Timber Sale Agreement for the Walpole Watershed Town Forest. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER FROM JEFF & KATHY WHITE – SMART Power Sports: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter of concern from Jeff and Cathy White, Dearborn Circle, regarding the SMART Power Sports store re-locating to 4 Ames Plaza. Mr. Dalessio will draft a response letter to acknowledge receipt of their letter and to indicate that the Selectboard will monitor the operation. He will also verify that this business is not in the Wellhead Protection District.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:07 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:14 PM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretar

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 11, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being tape recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were three people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
PAUL COLBURN – Recycling Center: Mr. Colburn distributed and explained the copies of the “Daily Weight Report and 5 Year to Date Comparison” for the month of November. The center is down about 140 tons; the biggest item being cardboard. It is slowly going down. The weather has been affecting everybody; the last few days were low. Overall they will see a bit of a decline over last year’s numbers. The markets are holding; they are workable.
Mr. Colburn also distributed and explained the copies of the “2014 Summary Monthly Comparison 10th Month Ending 11/30/14”. These figures represent the Revenue side of the operation. The Year Forecast figure was $25,000.00 however the Estimated Year figure is $37,497.00. Bulky Items such as Furniture, carpeting, mattresses, etc. are all up.
Mr. Colburn advised that the door issue with LaValley’s has been resolved. The estimate for repairs to the Burn Pit is between $8,000-to-$10,000 therefore the Warrant Article will be for $10,000.00. A bearing on the garage door was replaced today with another unit. Mr. Martyr is going to Concord on December 16th for his Certification class. The benches at the George Watkins area need to be painted. Next year they are looking to skirt the bottom of the building. It has to be done to avoid leaking into the building that is now 20 years old. Some other preventative work needs to be done but overall everything is in fairly good shape.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $575,009.25 for checks dated December 12, 2014. This amount includes a check in the amount of $516,144.97 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District. This is for the balance of November and the month of December. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 6, 2014, in the amount of $25,832.31, for checks dated December 12, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $6,065.96 for the week ending December 6, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 4, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 4, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 4, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 4, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
No Committee Reports were received this past week.

BUILDING PERMITS:
ELISABETH ROOS REVOCABLE TRUST, Elm Street, Map & Lot #019-022-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-44 for Elisabeth Roos Revocable Trust / Peter Roos to “Construct a 8’ x 30’ 2 story addition” at 82 Elm Street, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENT REFUNDS:
MACLEAN, Valley Road, Map & Lot #011-023-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $164.00 for James A. Maclean / Serena M. Maclean at 522 Valley Road. The home was destroyed by fire prior to April 1, 2014 but the home was calculated in the assessment for the first tax billing. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

VETERANS CREDIT:
DURGIN, Hogan Lane, Map & Lot #016-005-MH04: Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Veteran’s Credit for Kenneth Durgin at 110 Prospect Hill Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
NH DEPT OF SAFETY – Excel Powderworks, LLC Motorcycle Inspection Station: Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize the Chair, Mr. Street, to sign the New Hampshire Motorcycle Inspection Station document for Excel Powderworks, LLC on behalf of the Selectboard. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

FOREST FIRE REPORT – Bill Houghton: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Forest Fire Report/Bill as submitted by William E. Houghton, Warden, to the State of New Hampshire for 360 Permits at $2.00 each, for a total of $720.00. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

CEMETERY SALE – Galloway: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Cemetery Deed for Robert and Virginia Galloway. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
RUGGERIO PROCESSING FACILITY: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, dated December 10, 2014, for Ruggiero Processing Facility, LLC. Mr. Dalessio felt the State was required to hold a Public Hearing for this up-grade to their permit. He requested that they table this until next week pending an answer to his question on the Public Hearing.

HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT: The Selectboard reviewed the 2015 Health Insurance contract.
Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize the Chair, Mr. Street, to sign the contract on behalf of the Selectboard for the Health Insurance for 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER FROM NH DOT: The NH Department of Transportation responded to the Selectboard’s letter regarding the condition of County Road, Prospect Hill Road and South Street. Mr. Kallfelz, P.E., District 4 Highway Maintenance Engineer, stated that he understands their concern relative to pavement conditions but because of limited funding, full width pavement leveling is not scheduled for either of these roads during next year’s 2015 paving program. Road sections for the 2016 program have yet to be identified but consideration for the inclusion of one or more of these roads will be evaluated.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess the Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:50 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:35 PM.

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. 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 8:17 PM. No announcements were made.

SELECTBOARD SCHEDULE:
There was a consensus of the Selectboard to schedule future meetings as follows:
 December 18, 2014 – 6:00 PM
 December 24, 2014 – 8:00 AM
 December 30, 2014 – 6:00 PM
 January 05, 2015 – 6:00 PM *
 January 22, 2015 – 6:00 PM *
 February 05, 2015 – 7:00 PM.
*Mr. Dalessio is uncomfortable with not having a meeting for fourteen (14) days.

The Public Hearing on the 2015 Warrant Articles and proposed Budget was scheduled for February 5th, 2015, at 6:00 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:31 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 4, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Whitney Aldrich; Steven Dalessio
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:12 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being tape recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were five people present in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
MR. ERNIE VOSE and MR. BOB ANDERSON: Mr. Vose advised that a lot of people are putting in solar panels. He asked how the Selectoard are going to handle these regarding taxation, etc. Mrs. Clough checked with Avitar Associates and Mrs. Martin said solar panels are not currently being assessed unless they are the sole energy provider. Reference was made to Chapter 72, Section 72:62 and Section 72:33on Solar Energy Systems Exemption. Mr. Dalessio pointed out that the Selectboard would have to have a Warrant Article for the Ordinance. Mr. Anderson noted that the RSA section is quite extensive. It talks about sole sources of heat. Mr. Vose would like an Article especially for the exemption of solar, wood and wind. There was discussion about a wood burning furnace in the house not qualifying. They would have to adopt the provisions of the RSA. Mr. Street recommended that the Selectboard take this under advisement and talk to Avitar Associates about Renewable Energy Sources.
Mr. Vose asked if the Selectboard is going to deal with putting an article on the Warrant for Town Meeting to create this exemption or would they rather receive a Petition. Mr. Aldrich pointed out that even if the Selectboard receive a Petition they still have to vote on it. Mr. Street advised that they will keep this on their action list and do more research on the RSAs.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest in the amount of $18,862.64, for checks dated December 5, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll voucher for the week ending November 29, 2014, in the amount of $27,273.04 for checks dated December 5, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the electronic transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $6,800.71 for the week ending November 29, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – November 20, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of November 20, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – November 20, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of November 20, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will not be 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:
 Zoning Board of Adjustment – November 19, 2014;
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – November 25, 2014; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – December 2, 2014.

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS:
WULLBRANDT, Wentworth Road, Map & Lot #008-022-000: Mrs. Clough pointed out that the Board of Land and Tax Appeals gave this property owner a re-assessment but it was not changed in the assessment system. Avitar Associates will need to do this.
Mr. Dalessio moved to grant the Notice of Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $679.00 for Blake C. Wullbrandt and Amy Elizabeth Wullbrandt at 277 Wentworth Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING AND DEMOLITION PERMITS:
DEMOLITION PERMIT:
SMITH, Angier Road, Map & Lot #023-001-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit No. 2014-42 for Robert Smith to “Demolish a 10’ x 15’ addition on home” at 4 Angier Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:
AMENDMENT TO BUILDING PERMIT #2014-28, Map & Lot #003-001-001: Mrs. Clough advised that Mr. O’Keefe is reducing the size of the addition requested in the original Building Permit.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Amendment to Building Permit #2014-28 for Shane O’Keefe and Elizabeth O’Keefe to reduce the size of the construction from 24’ x 12’ to “Construct a 18’ x 14’ 1 Story Addition” at 5 Adams Lane. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RASCAL BABY, LLC, Map & Lot #011-033-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2014-43 for Rascal Baby, LLC to “Build a 109’10” x 92’7” 2 Story Home” at 141 Rascal Mountain Lane. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT ARTICLE REQUEST: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an e-mail from Bruce Johnson to request that the Selectboard put an Article on the Town Warrant. A portion of this Article is “To see if the Town will vote to ask our Governor and our State Legislators to reform state funding for education with that reform to be directed to significant reduction of property taxes”. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to have Mrs. Clough notify Mr. Johnson that they will not be participating in his request.

MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENT DATA CERTIFICATE: Mr. Dalessio moved to accept and sign the 2014 Equalization Municipal Assessment Data Certificate. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
AVITAR MEETING: There will be a meeting with Avitar Associates on Thursday, December 11th at 5:00 PM to review the new digital mapping and software.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:19 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:28 PM. No announcements were made.

OLD BUSINESS (Continued):
HEALTH TRUST: The Selectboard received and reviewed four health insurance plan options and rates from HealthTrust for the employees health insurance. Currently the employees have a choice of two plans. A comparison was made on the copay’s and deductibles for other services. The representative from the Health Trust provided the comparables. Mr. Dalessio asked Mrs. Clough to verify that the MTB20 plan qualifies for pre-taxes.Mr. Dalessi moved to accept the MTB20 Health Trust plan for the 2015 year. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.  Mrs. Clough will have the Health Trust forward the contract for next year.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:52 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary