The Walpolean

Meeting Waters YMCA will join over 10,000 other organizations nationwide in hosting Lights on Afterschool! celebrations on Thursday, October 23^rd. Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.

Meeting Waters YMCA will host celebrations at each of its seven Y-ASPIRE sites—Brattleboro’s Green Street School, Oak Grove School and Academy School; Dummerston School, Putney Central School, Rockingham Central School and Walpole Primary School. All seven Lights On Afterschool! events will take place between 4:30 and 5:30 on the 23^rd. They are free and open to the public.

During the events, Y-ASPIRE participants will lead an activity and showcase recent projects that they’ve done in the program.

The Lights On AfterSchool! events will also provide education, community and business leaders a chance to hear about the critical role the regional Y’s Y-ASPIRE, Snow Day, and Y Day Camp programs are playing to provide hundreds of children with enriching out-of-school activities while, at the same time, supporting working parents and the companies that employ them.

As Meeting Waters YMCA Executive Director Steve Fortier stresses, “High-quality, well-designed out-of-school programs not only have a positive impact on the kids they serve, they also support families and strengthen local economies. Through our programs, more than 500 parents can contribute to their workplace knowing that their kids are safe, having fun, and developing important skills in the “out-of-school” time. Lights On AfterSchool! is our chance to showcase these contributions to the community.”

The Lights On Afterschool! advocacy events nationwide are coordinated by the Afterschool Alliance, a coalition of private, public and nonprofit organizations, including YMCAs.

Information about Lights On Afterschool!, Y-ASPIRE and other Meeting Waters YMCA programs is available at http://www.meetingwatersymca.org, on their facebook page, by calling the office nearest you (Bellows Falls: 463-4769; Brattleboro: 246-1036; or Springfield: 885-8131) or by emailing info@meetingwatersymca.org.

Meeting Waters YMCA is a charitable, non-profit, social service organization founded in 1895. Its services positively impact children, teens, families and communities throughout the Fall Mountain, Springfield, Bellows Falls and Brattleboro regions.

Virginia Carter wanted me to let you know that there is a story about their September harvest airing tonight 10/17/14 on Chronicle – 7:00 PM on channel 9:00!  Catch it if you can.

While a candlelit dinner was not a unique things in Walpole on Thursday, I bet not many others shared that romantic setting with approximately 70 other people.  The Thank You Dinner for Volunteers, hosted by the Library Staff andTrustees became memorable when the lights went off just after guests sat down to eat.  Cellphones came out of pockets and offered light until candles could be found so we hardly missed a beat, or a mouthful.  (I learned that there’s even an app for a flashlight.)

The dinner was beautifully catered by Jamie Teague – even though she was forced to do her preparation in the dark.  The lights had gone out briefly shortly before guests arrived and power didn’t return to the kitchen.  While dinner was slightly delayed, the biggest problem noted by this guest was that the coffee pot didn’t make the coffee that would have kept us all awake, anyway.

The power came back (even in the kitchen) in time for dessert to be served and clean up to get done.  It was definitely an evening that will be remembered for years to come.  Thank you, Library Staff and Trustees, Jamie Teague and Liberty Utilities! – Lil

Walpole Planning Board

Walpole Town Hall

October 14, 2014

Minutes

Presiding: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, (Secretary), Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Kelley Hicks, Chas Street (Selectboard Representative).

Alternate: Ed Potter, Alternate.

Absent: Jeff White, Alternate

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the November 11, 2014 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

Roll Call: All board members were in attendance so no alternates were needed to fill in.

Minutes: Mr. Aldrich made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and the board approved the motion.

Old Business: 

Public Hearing No. 2 – Subdivision of one lot into two lots. Steven W. Brode, 15 Macri Lane,     Town Tax Map No. 7, Lot No. 22, Rural Agricultural Zoning District. The application was approved as       complete.

Ms. Cindy Westover represented Mr. Brode. She said that the lot is 2.95 acres and will be divided into a 1-acre lot and a 1.95 acre lot. The 1.95 acre lot has a house on it. Test pits have been done and Ted Fellows said everything looked fine. The state has yet to sign an official letter but they are expected to do so, Ms. Westover said. Mr. Street asked about a driveway. Ms. Westover responded that it would abut Mr. Bruce Potter’s driveway. The public hearing was closed.

Public Hearing No. 2: Site Plan Review. Conversion of the former American Legion building at 73 Main Street into a business for Costume Ladies. Tax Map No. 20, Lot No. 52, in the Commercial Zoning District. The building is owned by Mr. Ray Boas, Ms. Barbara Kasper and Ms. Lynne Rollins-Kinnier. The business is owned by Ms. Kasper. The application was approved as complete.

Mr. Boas said that renovations to the building have changed from what was originally planned and brought the public up to date on what has already happened. He said they have spent about $30,000 on safety upgrades and renovations.

– To date the lighting in the parking lot has been reduced two-thirds.

– The topography and driveway will remain unchanged.

– The plan is to demolish the dilapidated porch and steps and plant grass where the steps were, thus adding five (5) feet to the set back from the road.

– The porch and steps were 59 square feet but the display area will now be 14 square feet less. It will include an emergency exit and possibly a couple of steps facing west, if needed.

– The windows will be knee high to shoulder height.

– The lighting on the inside will not be more than an ordinary living room and will go off when most living rooms in the village go off.

– The roof over the display area will be a gray standing metal seam roof to match the slate roof.

– The hours of operation during October will be 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays 10 a.m – 5 p.m.

– For the rest of the year, the shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 10-6, and Saturday from 10-2. It is closed (except for the odd appointment) on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Abutter, Mr. James Brunelle had a concern about the light on the top of the flag. He said the light shined into their living room so the American Legion discontinued using the light. Mr. Boas said the light at the top will be removed and the flag will be lighted from the bottom and will not spill upward beyond the flag. Mr. Brunelle seemed satisfied.

Ms. Carol Fabis of 15 Elm St. asked if it was customary to take a flag down on rainy days. Mr. Boas said that  if a flag was lighted then taking down the flag during rain was not necessary. 

Ms. Fabis acknowledged that she was not an architect but considered Walpole a quintessential New England village. She said that the display window is more in keeping with a mall where there is pedestrian traffic for window shoppers. The only pedestrians here are joggers and dog walkers, Ms. Fabis said.

Ms. Fabis said she would prefer for the display windows to be two over two mullion windows in keeping with the look of the neighborhood. She did, however, wish the owners of Costume Ladies well.

Abutter, Ms. Felicia Phillips said that the owners have made adjustments to their original plan and worked with the people who will be their neighbors. She applauded them for doing so. The Public Hearing was closed.

Public Hearing Results:

Public hearing No. 2: Subdivision: Mr. Aldrich made a motion to accept the subdivision as presented. Mr. Street seconded the motion and the board approved it, pending state approval of the test pits.

Public hearing No. 1: Site Plan Review: Mr. Street made a motion to accept the plan as presented. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and it was approved by the board.

New business:

Request for Public Hearing by Liberty Utilities on Farnum Road, a scenic road with two entries – County Road and Watkins Hill. Liberty Utilities wants to schedule routine maintenance and hazard tree removal.

Mr. Jeffrey Carney represented Liberty Utilities. He is a licensed forester and vegetation specialist. He has worked for utility companies in the area since 1989 – Granite State and National Grid. He will be working with two graduate student foresters. There are three customers on Farnum Road.

Mr. Carney said there is a lot of vine growth to be trimmed and a dead tree on the County Road side. Mr. Carney said the Watkins Hill end did not require as much work.

Under the current state statutes homeowners can refuse and restrict work done, but there are 300 rules on how and what to trim on trees with a power or distribution line. There are standard clearance rules for cutting distances from the trees to the power line on the sides, underneath and above the line.

Mr. Carney said there will be door hangers placed on each door explaining what Liberty Utilities is going to do. The owner has 45 days to decide or convey preferences to the Utility Company. If the homeowner does not return and/or replace the door hanger with specific instructions, it is considered by law a consent. 

Ms. Kelley Hicks made a motion to schedule a public hearing in November and Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion. The board agreed. 

More New Business:

Mr. Richard Drew, who has filed for a Lot Line Adjustment, was not at the meeting. Ms. Lorraine Pellegrino was on the agenda to find out if she needed a Site Plan Review to Change the Use of her husband’s dental office on Main Street into a two bedroom apartment. Both Mr. J. Miller and Mr. R. Miller said she did need a Site Plan. She was not at the meeting.

Water Protection

Mr. Mark Houghton, Walpole’s Water and Sewer Superintendent, introduced Ms. Jennifer Palmiotto, who went over the revisions to the Public Water System Ordinance in Walpole. Ms. Palmiiotto is executive director of Granite State Rural Water Supply.

Ms. Palmiotto gave a little background on the how the group came to be started. She said that in 2002 the Walpole selectmen suggested a regular study of the public water system. One well is located on Route 12 directly west from Shaw’s near the Connecticut River and the other is beyond Hooper Golf Course on Watkins Hill.  Since 2002, land around the wells has been purchased, a zoning ordinance was adopted and education about public water systems has been taught both in the local schools and at Hooper Institute.

In March 2004, a zoning ordinance was adopted and in 2008 amended. It is updated every three years.

The committee, which first met monthly beginning in May 2013, looked at N.H. Department of Environmental Services regulations and literature and met with DES personnel. They decided to focus on the wellhead area where contamination would be most likely to occur.

Southwest Regional Planning Commission looked at the committee’s final document and made some minor suggestions. The last meeting the committee held was on October 1 and they have finalized their document.

Ms. Palmiotto said the changes were mainly “wording” issues. For example, the word aquifer means that the water source can go on for miles. The term wellhead is much more specific to the area around the well.

Mr. Street asked if the mapping system Avatar sent was accurate enough. Mr. Houghton said it appeared to be.

Mr. J. Miller said that the Planning Board would be meeting to discuss the document at its October work session on October 28, 2014, and asked about maps.

The following is from a handout that Ms. Palmiotto gave to the board about the proposed revisions:

Definitions were moved from Section 8 to Section III and unnecessary terms were removed (e.g. stratified drift, stratified drift aquifer). In addition, definitions were added for some terms such as “impervious surface” and “junkyards”.

Section IV improves The overlay District description. Specific references are made to maps which have been officially adopted on a certain date.

In Section V Determination and Adjustment of the Boundaries of the district is better defined.

Section VIII adds a “Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan) for conditional uses that use regulated substances within the district (wellhead protection areas).

Section IX describes the review and approval process for all applications withing the District.

Section X spells out 14 prohibited uses. Commercial animal feed lots was removed from current ordinance. Four uses were added: K. concrete, asphalt and tar manufacturing; L. Fueling and maintenance of large earth moving equipment; M. Sewerage/wastewater treatment system; N. Hazardous waste facility.

Section XII adds a section on existing nonconforming uses.

Section XIII highlights exemptions (e.g. private residences, temporary storage of construction materials, sale transport and use of pesticides etc.)

Section XV describes the process for maintenance and inspection of performance standards.

The revised draft includes a table highlighting prohibited uses and conditional uses.

The meeting adjourned around 8 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Andrea Goins and Christie Winmill of the Walpole Historical Society want to invite you to our Annual Tavern Night at the Academy. Everyone is invited to enjoy a little “tavern fare,” visit with old and new friends, and have a chance to see some really amazing Colonial gravestone rubbings from here in Walpole and throughout New England.

It’s a great opportunity for an evening visit in the Academy.  This Saturday at 5:00 – 7:00…and it’s free!

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, September 8, 2014

Public Session

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were, Andy Collins, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre 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, August 18, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Minutes: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve the minutes from Monday, August 18, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATORS

Chair Henry recognized Major John Cenney who provided the board with a documentary, prepared by Ellen Kok of the JROTC recent trip to Normandy, Germany to participate in the 40^th Anniversary D-day Parade.

The board thanked Major Cenney and Ellen Kok for the wonderful presentation and expressed what an honor it was that they were able to participate.

Ben Crawford, Teacher Representative provided the board with an update of the happenings throughout the district.

Sam Bisson of the North Country Driving School provided the board with a proposal to bring his course in house to reduce the cost of Driver’s Education to students. The board collaboratively decided that they were open to looking into the option further.

Superintendent Landry reported that the year is off to a good start. The staff PD day and benefits fair were successful and the rollout of the teacher evaluation model was well received. She reported that Sarah Porter is up and running with only a few minor things to be completed.

Ms. Landry stated that a meeting would be held on September 19^th to discuss the CTE program and that she will have an update for the board at the next meeting.

Superintendent Landry invited the board to tour Whelan Industries on September 30^th, offering a morning or afternoon tour.

A board workshop was scheduled for October 6^th from 6-8PM. The board will meet with Joe Miller to discuss strategic planning and long-term goals.

Superintendent Landry also reported that Pre-K is off to a terrific start and that the new Math program is coming along. Paula Southard-Stevens, Principal commented that the principals should be commended on their selection of the committee members, that they are doing a great job. MS. Southard-Stevens also mentioned that there are plans to collaborate with Claremont on PD for Math in Focus in the future.

Ms. Landry commented that the high school leadership team presented an overview of the weeklong summer institute to the high school staff.

Jamie Teague updated the board on facilities progress throughout the district. She commended the staff on their hard work and long hours.

Gabe St. Pierre thanked Bill Botting for his hard work and the extra time that has been given to the many summer projects.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Gabe St. Pierre updated the board on the happenings at RVTC. He commended the grant writers for their work in getting new equipment, machines and culinary improvements.

Lil DeCoste mentioned again that Lynn Lyons would be coming back on September 24^th to present “Worried About Your Worrier” to the community. This presentation is sponsored by the Title I funds. She also reported that 10 district teachers have enrolled in the advanced degree program and that Walpole will be hosting a 5K “Chickens on the Loose” on October 25^th.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve the following Walpole overnight trips:

Grade 6 Connecticut River Canoe Trip-June 4^–5^th, 2015

Grade 7 Camp Takodah, Richmond, NH-September 16-19^th, 2014

Grade 8 Kennebec River White Water Rafting, Caratunk, ME May 29^–30^th, 2015.

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve a Sunday event, Granite State Challenge Try-Outs November 16, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to accept a donation of 5 storage cabinets from Cheshire Medical Center to the FMRHS Athletic Department with a value of $2,381.00. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Christie/DeCoste) to approve the transfer of Penny Spaulding, Paraprofessional from Vilas to Alstead Primary School. Passed unanimously.

The following motions were held for after non-public session:

Motion to approve conditional contracts for the following:

Donald Martin, Bus Driver

Ashley Flood, Custodian (NWS)

Elise Kraus, Permanent Sub Nurse (WAA) one-year position

Motion to approve the following co-curricular contracts:

Doug Ring, JV Football Coach (FMRHS)

Melinda Harrison, Choir and Madrigals Advisor (FMRHS)

Lillie LeBlanc, Piano Accompanist (FMRHS)

Patty Batchelder, Senior Class Co-Advisor (FMRHS)

Sandra Rumrill, Sophomore Class Co-Advisor (FMRHS)

Kelsey O’Kane, Sophomore Class Co-Advisor (FMRHS)

Kari Brodeur-Stevens, Lead Teacher (Sarah Porter)

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to confirm a Superintendent approved contract for Arthur Lufkin, Transportation Secretary/Dispatcher. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Collins/DeCoste) to approve the resignation of Karen Flynn, Bus Driver effective September 12, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Discussion held regarding the receipt of notification from the Fall Mountain Educational Support Staff Association to enter into master contract bargaining.

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to approve GBEAB-Releasing Personal Employee Information for first reading. Passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented for period ending:

Payroll:

Accounts Payable:

Passed unanimously.

OTHER
Gabe St. Pierre requested that the hire recommendation form be amended for easier reading.

Tom Ronning thanked Pinnacle View for the donation of an electric car for use during the school year to assist the Athletic Trainer in commuting between sporting events.

Jamie Teague announced that the FMEEA has hired the Fall Mountain Food Service to cater this year’s dinner auction.

Motion: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session. Passed unanimously.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 8:30 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (a) (c) to discuss two personnel issues.

The board exited non-public session at 8:50 PM and resumed public session.

Motion: (Christie/St. Pierre) to approve conditional contracts for the following:

Donald Martin, Bus Driver

Ashley Flood, Custodian (NWS)

Elise Kraus, Permanent Sub Nurse (WAA) One year position

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to approve the following co-curricular contracts:

Doug Ring, JV Football Coach (FMRHS)

Melinda Harrison, Choir and Madrigals Advisor (FMRHS)

Lillie LeBlanc, Piano Accompanist (FMRHS)

Patty Batchelder, Senior Class Co-Advisor (FMRHS)

Sandra Rumrill, Sophomore Class Co-Advisor (FMRHS)

Kelsey O’Kane, Sophomore Class Co-Advisor (FMRHS)

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Christie) to approve a co-curricular contract for Kari Brodeur-Stevens, Lead Teacher, Sarah Porter.

Passed 3:1 (DeCoste)

Gabe St. Pierre requested that the board members meet alone to discuss a personnel matter.

Motion: (DeCoste/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session. Passed unanimously.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 8:57 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (a) to discuss a personnel issue.

The board exited non-public session at 9:35 PM and immediately adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

Perhaps you’ve never even thought about how annual book sale gets organized.  You just show up, buy your reading material for next year, go home and start reading!  While that is very important, there are hours of manual labor that occur months in advance of the big day.  How about donating a few hours to help sort the books that have been donated.  With lots of people on board, it can be fun! – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
OCTOBER 2, 2014

Selectboard Present: Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio, (Absent: Chas Street)

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Aldrich called this meeting to order at 8:00 AM in the Walpole Town Hall with three people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated October 3, 2014, in the amount of $64,463.99. This amount includes a payment in the amount of $30,998.02 for the Health Trust. 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 September 27, 2014, for checks dated October 3, 2014, in the amount of $23,475.12. 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 $5,376.68, for checks dated October 3, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:06 AM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:23 AM.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT – Police Chief Michael Paquette: Chief Paquette reported on the statistics: At the end of June they had 35 arrests but from then until last night they had an additional 37 arrests. There has been a big increase in arrests.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Jim Terrell: Mr. Terrell advised that they have been busy getting ready for winter but they still have some more work to do.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 25, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 25, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 25, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 25, 2014, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
ELECTRIC RATES: Mr. Dalessio moved to move the municipal electric from Liberty Utilities to UMG for a twenty (20) month contract to run with the Fall Mountain Regional School District. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

GAZEBO / BANDSTAND TRUST: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from Attorney Hockensmith on the Gazebo / Bandstand Trust. Mrs. Clough checked on the conditions of the gift with the Trustees of Trust Funds and everything is in order.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dalessio moved to recess the Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:28 AM..
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:40 AM.

BUILDING PERMITS:
J.R. DEVELOPMENT, LLC., Ames Plaza Lane, Map & Lot #012-055-002: Mrs. Clough talked with Herb Hurlburt of the Fire Department about this Building Permit and he submitted added conditions. The Selectboard authorized Mrs. Clough to call the applicant to advise them that she has the Building Permit however they need to meet the conditions before the Building Permit will be given to them.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-34 for J.R. Development, LLC to “Construct a 28’ x 55’ 1 story addition” at 32 Ames Plaza Lane. All conditions must be met before issuing the Building Permit. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
AVANRU – LUCT: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the decision from Avitar Associates regarding the Avanru Land Use Change Tax (LUCT). Mrs. Clough will forward this decision onto Mr. Franks.

TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS:
Town Hall – Interior Painting: Mr. Haskell will be coming in later today to see if the contract meets the Selectboard’s expectations.
Mr. Dalessio moved to authorize Mr. Aldrich to sign the contract with HHP Painting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Clough had a couple of people look at the wainscoting restoration project in the Town Hall. It will be an expensive job to have it sanded and re-varnished. It can be painted. There is water damage at the top of the stairs; it needs to be taken care of. Mr. Cook pointed out that five stairs should be replaced before they continue with this work. Mrs. Clough was asked to get quotes to have the five stairs replaced and on painting the wainscoting. She will ask someone about the outside door because there is a crack in it; could it be repaired or does it need to be replaced.

BELLOWS WALPOLE INN – Steve Rudek: Mrs. Clough received a note from Mr. Rudek. He was told by a Town employee that in order to move the bar inside the establishment he would need a Building Permit. If it is less than $10,000 they do not need to go to the Planning Board. It is an interior moving of the bar so it will be closer to where patrons will be seated. There was a consensus of the Selectboard that a Building Permit is not needed for this interior change.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:59 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Selectboard Present: Chas Street (Chair); Whitney Aldrich, Steven Dalessio

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Street called this meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with three people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated September 26, 2014, in the amount of $21,688.19. 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 September 20, 2014, for checks dated September 26, 2014, in the amount of $21,135.74. 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 $4,302.15, for checks dated September 26, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – September 18, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of September 18, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – September 18, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of September 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 meeting:
 Conservation Commission – September 8, 2014.

BUILDING PERMITS:
SANCTUARY, North Road, Map & Lot #021-045-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-33 for Wendy Sanctuary to “Construct a 10’ x 12’ Garden Shed” at 122 North Road, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

NEW BUSINESS:
JANET CLOUGH – Department Head Meeting: Mrs. Clough reported that the Department Heads had another good meeting today. The Department Heads will work together on the Employee Recognition Dinner on December 20th. Mr. Rich Kreissele also attended this meeting. They will meet with the Selectboard on October 9th in a Non-Public Session to talk about some of the same issues previously discussed and some new issues as well. Mr. Kreissele will join them. He has his own email address and is now working on reconciliation.

Recycling Center: Mrs. Clough advised that Tom Fitzgerald will be retiring effective October 10th. This vacancy will be posted and advertised. Mr. Fitzgerald will stay on longer to train someone or assist Mr. Colburn if needed. Mr. Street asked Mrs. Clough to send a Thank You letter for his years of service.

CHANGE OF MEETING: Mr. Aldrich has an invitation to attend the Fall Mountain Regional High School ROTC presentation on their trip and viewing of the 70th Anniversary of Normandy, France on October 2nd at 6:30 PM. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to move their October 2nd meeting to 8:00 AM. There will be no public business.

OLD BUSINESS:
DES LETTER – Ruggiero Processing Facility: The Selectboard received an up-date letter from the Department of Environmental Services regarding the Ruggiero Processing Facility.

PERSONNEL FORM: Police Chief Paquette has not yet submitted a brief Employee Evaluation form on Katrina Lee.

OFFICE FOLLOW-UPS:
Hydrant Flushing: Mrs. Clough advised that hydrant flushing and water meter readings started today. Hopefully it will be completed in two weeks so they can process the bills.

Mapping: Mrs. Clough has six problems left between the old and new maps. Originally there were 116 discrepancies. She contacted Avitar to request additional information. Mrs. Clough’s concern is that the old maps had road frontage on them and the new maps do not. It is useful information. She will ask Avitar about this. Mr. Dalessio noted that Mr. Houghton has a college student working with him. While that student is still with him they would like process one of those electronic files all the way through his system to make sure it works the way it is supposed to.

Wellstone Associates: Mrs. Clough noted that one of the co-owners came in to ask for a two week extension on the clean-up. The letter went to Mr. Rogers therefore he was notified at a later date. Mr. Helbrick has a personal wood shop in the big red barn and he stores cars in there during the winter. He is not running a business out of there. At 5 Maplewood Street there is not a fork lift business there. There is a gentleman that rents space there who goes on the road to repair forklifts. He is only at that residence once or twice a month and that is probably just to drop off or pick up tools; he has a storage area in there where he keeps his personal forklift. There was a consensus of the Selectboard to grant the requested two week extension.

Town Hall Repairs: Mrs. Clough did not receive the final bill from Rohr Cook on the building; it should be here by next week. He asked for comments on the painting job. People who have come into the Town Hall are very happy that it looks good. The painter who did it plans on coming back in the spring to look it and fix it as needed. The window in Mr. Kreissle’s office is being installed; it will open.

Foundation repair: Mrs. Clough noted that the company that was going to do the foundation work has now said they do not have time. Mr. Cook is looking for someone else. A guesstimate is between $8-to-$12 per square foot, approximately 322 feet around the building, or $5,500.

Interior Painting: Mrs. Clough asked the painter about the foyer, walls, ceiling and stairs. He gave her an estimate of $4,100. She told him that if the Selectboard approved this a contract would be written up.
Mr. Dalessio moved that the contract for the interior painting of the Town Hall be awarded to HHP Painting at a cost not to exceed $4,100. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Floor and Stairs: Mrs. Clough advised that Bissette in Westmoreland is interested in doing the floor and stairs and he can start in mid-October. He is the only person that responded to her request for quotes. Mr. Dalessio wanted to be sure that he will do the risers on the stairs and banisters. Also, ask Bissette about doing the wainscoting.

Ladies Bathroom Sink: Mr. Houghton will look into finding an ADA sink that is similar to the existing sink. The enamel is wearing off. If it is a lot of money it will not be done this year.

Men’s Bathroom: Mrs. Clough mentioned that several men have mentioned the condition of the Men’s Room. A request is to have a partition put up because when the door is open there is no privacy. The Selectboard asked Mrs. Clough to work on this.

Commercial Kitchen Stove and Dishwasher: Mrs. Clough talked to Mr. Houghton about a commercial kitchen stove and dishwasher. One of the stoves is not working properly and there have been complaints. Mr. Houghton noted that the kitchen needs a hood / fire suppressant system. He will do some research and have someone come in to look at the kitchen and make recommendations. A commercial kitchen could cost $7,000 to $15,000. It was suggested that he talk to Mr. Boas who might have some used equipment.

BANDSTAND: Mrs. Clough did research and found that in 2006 there was a Warrant Article to see if the Town would accept a gift of a Bandstand from Stuart Bailey to be placed on the northern end of the Common. Maintenance fees will be paid and put into a Trust Fund. Therefore the Selectboard do not have to hold another Public Hearing for the acceptance of the $10,000 from Mr. Bailey to be used for maintenance. Also in 2006 the Town voted to approve six boiler plate articles. One of these Articles was that the Selectboard could accept money to be placed in Trusts. Mrs. Clough had emailed Attorney Hockensmith to be sure that the $10,000 was covered under the boiler plate article; he has not yet responded. Mr. Street mentioned that the question came up as to if the rental money has to go to the maintenance of the Bandstand. Mrs. Clough noted that it goes into the Fund Balance. Mr. Dalessio asked Mrs. Clough to check with the Trustees of the Trust Funds to ask them what the terms of this Trust are. It should be used at the discretion of the Selectboard.

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 (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 7:06 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:45 PM. No announcements were made.

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.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:08 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:09 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WALPOLE TOWN HALL
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
7 p.m.

Roll Call – Appointment of alternates if needed
Minutes – Review minutes of the September meeting
Old Business:

Public Hearings:

Public Hearing No. 1:  Site Plan Review – Conversion of the former American Legion building at 73 Main Street into a business for Costume Ladies. Tax Map No. 20, Lot No. 52, in the Commercial Zoning District. Convert existing entry to a display window and emergency exit with stairs. The building is owned by Barbara Kasper, Ray Boas and Lynne Rollins-Kinnier. The business is owned by Barbara Kasper.

Public Hearing No. 2:  Subdivision – One Lot Into Two Lots: Steven W. Brode, 15 Macri Lane, Town Tax Map No. 7, Lot No. 22, Rural Agricultural Zoning District.

New Business

No. 1: Request for a Public Hearing . Tree Cutting by Liberty Utilities on east and west end of Farnum Road. As this is a designated Scenic Road in Walpole, a public hearing needs to be held on the matter. Liberty Utilities wants to schedule routine maintenance and hazard tree removal as part of their routine vegetation management program. Jeffrey Carney, Certified Arborist, will represent Liberty Utilities. RSA requires two notices in The Keene Sentinel but abutters need not be notified.

No. 2: Request for Lot Line Adjustment: Richard Drew of Richmond, N.H. is requesting a Lot Line Adjustment at 37 North River Road. The property is listed under Albert Fontaine Revocable Living Trust.

No. 3: Request for a Site Plan Review: Office of Dennis Pellegrino into a two bedroom apartment at 40 Main Street in the commercial district.. Lorraine Pellegino.
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New business:

Someone from the Water Source Protection Committee will be at the meeting to explain what the group has been working on for the past couple of years and what their proposal is. It will be an amendment to the Zoning Board Ordinances and voted on in March.

Planning Board: Workshop session: There will be a Workshop Session Tuesday, October 28, in the Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office at 7 p.m.

Cc: PB, ZBA, Town Offices
Posted: Town Hall Lobby, Town Hall Outside Bulletin Board, Walpole Grocery Store