The Walpolean

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Walpole Elementary School Cafeteria

Monday, April 28, 2014

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Walpole Elementary School Cafeteria. In attendance were John Streeter, Andy Collins, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste, Gabe St. Pierre and David Hogan, Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also in attendance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 14, 2014 Public Session.

Gabe St. Pierre requested that a correction be made to the minutes.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the amended minutes from Monday, April 14, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, April 14, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry thanked everyone for attending. Ms. Landry recognized Sam Jacobs, Walpole Attendance Area Principal. Mr. Jacobs welcomed the school board to Walpole. Mr. Jacobs introduced Christine Broadley and her second grade students, Adelle Adams, Andrew Byrnes, Isabella Smith, Emma Soohoo, Porter Willett, Ian Gould, Luciano Leone, Murray Spaulding, Ben Frithsen, Patrick Manning, Abby Turner, Logan Wilbur, Holden Perron and Aidan Parrott. Ms. Broadley’s class presented a research project that they have been working on to determine what would be the best class pet for their classroom. They used a combination of reading, writing and mathematics during their research.

Nancy LeClair and two of her third graders, Foster Willett and Joshua Paulette presented a collage book project on desert animals. The student explained some of the processes which included texturing paper using wet sponges, watercolor, cutting out shapes to make animals and learning how to import photos on the computer.

Jackie Ronning introduced Conor Harrington who provided the board with a presentation of a LEGO project that he has been working on through the Walpole Robochicks Lego Robotics Club. Mr. Harrington shared his robot with the board. In addition, Ms. Ronning shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the program. Ms. Ronning explained that the club is an extension of the HS robotics club and they will continue to work throughout the summer with the hopes of filtering the program into the high school next year.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC INPUT

Chair Henry recognized Eleanor Elbers who presented the board with research regarding benefits to afterschool programming.

Ms. Elbers also requested that the current transportation policy be reviewed and the language be revised to state that transportation be provided to licensed providers within the district. A discussion ensued regarding transportation options including the option of the Orchard School purchasing their own van to transport their students.

Ms. Elbers also notified the board that there is an upcoming Mayoral Conference in Manchester, May 13^th. This conference is to discuss the achievement gap and afterschool programming for low-income students.

Ms. Elbers stated that the Orchard School has applied for an AmeriCorps member to work for the program next year and asked that this person be a liaison to the Alstead Attendance Area schools, working as an advocate or tutor to the students. This would be part of the Rural Strides Grant.

Gabe St. Pierre thanked Ms. Elbers for doing what she does for our community.

OLD BUSINESS

The board discussed the committee and board representative assignments. The members agreed on the following assignments:

RVTC Representative – Gabe St. Pierre

Finance Committee – Linda Christie, Andy Collins and Gabe St. Pierre

Policy Committee – John Streeter and David Hogan

Facilities Committee – Gabe St. Pierre and David Hogan

Pre-K and PD Committee – Lil DeCoste

HS Planning Committee – Mary Henry, Andy Collins and David Hogan

SS Collective Bargaining Negotiations Committee – Linda Christie, Andy Collins and Gabe St. Pierre

Gabe St. Pierre reported that the RVTC meeting is this week and should have a report at the next meeting.

Andy Collins stated that he would like to see district subsidize the slots at the RVTC if at all possible. Lil DeCoste agreed.

Lori Landry mentioned that she spoke to Lisa Danley from the DOE and they are standing behind their decision to only reimburse for returning students (year two) and will not reimburse for new students taking a program that Cheshire Career Center already offers.

Ms. Landry stated that an interstate pact would need to be initiated by the Department of Education.

Superintendent Landry and Mary Henry plan to attend the board meeting at RVTC on May 7^th.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve AF- (ADA)-Americans with Disabilities Act for second reading.

A discussion ensued and changes where made to the language regarding illegal drug use.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve AF- (ADA)-Americans with Disabilities Act for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept policy GBEAA-Employee Conflict of Interest for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve amended GCCBC-Family & Medical Leave for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve amended GBCCAC-Maternity Leave for first reading. Passed unanimously.

A conversation ensued and the board requested that this policy be sent back to the policy committee for further review.

Motion: (Christie/St. Pierre) to approve a co-curricular contract for John Heavisides, JV Softball Coach and Gabriella Dupler, MS Track Assistant Coach.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the transfer of Stacie Gay, SLPA effective June 30, 2014 to Special Education Teacher, AAA, effective August 20, 2014.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the transfer of Roberta Nelson, Paraprofessional, CPS to Library Aide, NCCS/CPS effective August 25, 2014.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Inge Cummings, Paraprofessional, FMRHS. Passed 4:1 (St. Pierre-Abstained/Collins-No)

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve an unpaid leave of absence for Deborah Clark, Secretary, Walpole Primary School.

Motion: (St. Pierre/DeCoste) to accept the resignation of Kimberly Young, Kindergarten Teacher, Walpole Primary School effective April 29, 2014.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 28, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Account Payable: $514,719.36

Payroll: $659,882.29

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to enter into non-public session.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 8:16 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss a personnel concern.

The board resumed public session at 9:53 PM.

Motion: (Collins/Streeter) to rescind the recommendation of John Heavisides, JV Coach, FMRHS.

Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to accept Superintendent Landry’s recommendation to appoint John Heavisides to Assistant Varsity Coach, FMRHS, effective April 29, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to adjourn. Passed unanimously

Hearing nothing further, the board adjourned at 9:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, April 14, 2014

6:30 PM

Board Chairperson, Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Fall Mountain Regional High School Library. In attendance were John Streeter, Andy Collins, Linda Christie, Lil DeCoste and Gabe St. Pierre. Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also in attendance.

BOARD HONORS

The Fall Mountain Regional School District School Board honored the Fall Mountain 2013-2014 NHIAA Scholar Athletes.

Athletic Director, Matt Schmidt presented certificates to Robbie Franklin, Christopher Henry and Bailey Roberts. Also honored but were unable to attend were, Sonya Hansson, Spencer Bogar, Thomas Jelliffe, Clay Gendron, Kari Fletcher, Dylan Peck and Mitchell Klema.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve the minutes from Monday, March 24, 2014 Public Session. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve the minutes from Monday, March 24, 2014 Non-Public Session. Passed unanimously.

David Hogan joined the meeting at 6:45 PM.

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry introduced Dori Ferreira, Linda Ferland, Melissa Lynde, Katie Parsons, Frank Mazzola, Tammy Vittum, Lisa Mulhern and Rick Elliot who are currently in the process of becoming National Board Certified. The members discussed the certification process, each speaking to how the process has changed their teaching practices.

Lori Landry presented a PowerPoint presentation to the board highlighting the certification process.

Andy Collins stated that this is a great moment for our district, hoping that this will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Ms. Landry introduced Paula Southard-Stevens and Chris Young who provided the board with an update on the SWIFT initiative. Ms. Stevens handed out a packet of frequently asked questions concerning SWIFT. A recent survey showed buy-in at 92% in Charlestown. They explained further that Fall Mountain was the first of 64 schools to take on SWIFT and that they have requested to use Fall Mountain’s plan as a model for other schools.

A brief discussion ensued regarding RVTC and the upcoming school year. Fall Mountain has been advised by the state that funding would no longer be available for new students interested in attending RVTC. Deb Connell, Assistant Superintendent stated that she is working on a resolve and will keep the board informed on the progress. Fall Mountain does currently have a contract with the Cheshire Career Center good through 2023.

Andy Collins suggested that the board convene and draft a letter to the Department of Education.

Lori Landry reviewed the upcoming school board schedule. She notified the board that the next board meeting would be held at Walpole Elementary School.

OLD BUSINESS

Gabe St. Pierre reported that the Facilities Committee met. Mr. St. Pierre presented the board with a facilities plan that will begin over April vacation.

John Streeter reported that the Policy Committee met this evening and has added a couple of policies to this evening’s agenda.

Lil DeCoste reported that the PD Committee met last week. Ms. DeCoste commented that here are currently 6 people participating in the advanced degree program.

Gabe St. Pierre also mentioned that Judy Pullinen from RVTC has resigned as of the end of the school year. Scott Farr will be Acting Director in her absence.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the following resignations:

Richard Zelenetz, ESL Teacher effective June 30, 2014.

Kari Brodeur-Stevens as Lead Teacher at the Sarah Porter School

Shawn Kennedy, Paraprofessional, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014

Eryn Sellerole, Paraprofessional, CPS effective May 23, 2014

Karla Chaffee, Nurse, CAA effective June 30, 2014

Motion: (Christie/Hogan) to table until after non-public session.

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to accept the retirement of Diane Foster, Van Driver effective June 30, 2014.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the transfer of Kim Ditullio, PK Teacher, ELC to Walpole Primary School PK/4yo Program effective 2014-2015 school year.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve an unbudgeted request for a 1:1 Paraprofessional at NCCS.

The motion to approve an unbudgeted request for a 1:1 Paraprofessional at CPS was withdrawn at the request of Chris Young, Principal.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Collins) to approve an overnight request for Vilas 5^th grade to attend Nature’s Classroom May 5-6, 2014.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to approve an overnight request for CTE Trip to Cobleskill, NY May 15-16, 2014.

Motion: (Streeter/Collins) to approve GBA-Equal Employment opportunity for second reading and adoption.

Motion: (Streeter/Decoste) to approve corrected policy AF- (ADA)-Americans with Disabilities Act for first reading.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve amended policy GBEA-Staff Ethics for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/Christie) to accept new policy GBEAA-Employee Conflict of Interest for first reading.

A conversation ensued. The board would like more to time to review policy.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to table new policy GBEAA-Employee Conflict of Interest for first reading. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve a co-curricular contract for Meghan Hansson-MS Cross Country Running Coach.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to approve the Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 14, 2014. Passed unanimously.

Account Payable: $533,936.61

Payroll: $699,987.98

OTHER

Motion: (Gabe St.Pierre/Collins) to enter into an Energy Performance Lease Contract with Municipal Leasing Consultants for an amount not to exceed $1,663,790 at an interest rate of 3.39%. Passed (DeCoste abstained)

A conversation ensued regarding AP Calculus and AP biology for the 2014-2015 school year. There are currently 5 students enrolled in AP Calculus with a plan to combine honors Calculus (12 students) with 5 students remaining for the 2^nd semester to complete AP portion.

The administration is recommending that AP Biology not be offered for the upcoming year due to low enrollment numbers and schedule conflicts.

Motion: (Christie/Hogan) to accept the administrations recommendation to offer AP Calculus for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed unanimously.

Motion: (DeCote/St. Pierre) to accept the administrations recommendation to not offer AP Biology for the 2014-2015 school year. Passed 4:3 (Christie/Streeter/Hogan)

A conversation ensued regarding the possibility of talking to surrounding schools about sharing some of the classes offered.

Tom Ronning reported that the Robotics Club visited Boston University for a competition this past weekend. The club received two awards, the Rookie Award and the Inspiration Award. Overall, it was a positive experience for everyone.

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

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered non-public session at 9:13 PM under RSA 91-A:3 (c) to discuss two personnel issues.

The board resumed public session at 10:02 PM.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the following resignations:

Richard Zelenetz, ESL Teacher effective June 30, 2014.

Kari Brodeur-Stevens as Lead Teacher at the Sarah Porter School

Shawn Kennedy, Paraprofessional, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014

Eryn Sellerole, Paraprofessional, CPS effective May 23, 2014

Karla Chaffee, Nurse, CAA effective June 30, 2014

Passed unanimously.

Motion: (Streeter/St. Pierre) to adjourn. Passed unanimously

Hearing nothing further, the meeting adjourned at 10:08 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

Does anyone know a good ANTI-rain dance?  We need one for Fridays. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP SESSION

MAY 27, 2014

Members Present:        Jeff Miller (Chair); Robert Miller (Vice-Chair); Jim Aldrich (Clerk); Dennis Marcom, Kelley Hicks, Jason Perron

Alternate Members:     Ed Potter

Call To Order:  Mr. J. Miller called this Planning Board Workshop Session to order at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office.  Two people were present in the audience.

Discussion on Creating a Non-Conforming Lot:  Mr. J. Miller talked with Attorney Jeremy Hockensmith regarding the creation of a non-conforming lot as discussed at the last PB meeting.  Attorney Hockensmith indicated that the PB could not give final approval to a subdivision until all conditions are met.  Conditions cannot be written on the plat.  The PB can give conditional approval to the subdivision but not final until the setbacks are met.  Then the subdivision can be recorded.

Excavation Tax and RSA 72-B:  Mr. J. Miller distributed copies of a draft amendment.  If everybody agrees they could move, during the June meeting, to have a Public Hearing in July.

Other Business:

For general information, Mr. R. Miller reminded the PB members that there is a 40,000 square foot cap on retail buildings in the Commercial District.  Mr. Aldrich added that they could apply for a Variance through the Zoning Board.

Adjournment:

Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Mr. Marcom seconded the motion.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:14 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

On behalf of the church, Dale Woodward has extended this invitation to us all.  I did attend the Cabaret and got a chance to see the beautiful new area.  The community is indeed lucky to have this back. – Lil

In case you haven’t heard, our ROTC group from Fall Mountain was invited and attend the 70 anniversary events.  Here they are pictured in the parade.  Talk about a “once in a life time experience”!  Thak you everyone who helped to make this happen. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

JUNE 10, 2014

MEETING DATE AND LOCATION:

Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall Meeting Room.

AGENDA

Open Meeting:

1.  Roll Call – Designate Alternates;
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 13, 2014, and Workshop Session on May 27, 2014.

Public Hearings:

1.  J.R. Development, LLC – Site Plan Review:  Add a 2,030 square foot building to be used as cold dry storage behind the existing building.  Town Tax Map #012, Lot # 055.  This is in the Commercial Zoning District.
2.  Teragram Properties, LLC – Lot Line Adjustment:  Adjust the boundary line between Lot #002 and Lot #003 and annex 1.56 acres of Lot #002 to Lot #003, creating a single continuous 4.0 acre lot of record (Lot #003 = 4.0 acres).  Town Tax Map #024, Lots #002 and #003.  This is in the Commercial Zoning District.

New Business:

Old Business:

1.  Excavation Tax and RSA 72-B – Proposed Draft For The Site Plan Review.

Other Business:

Planning Commission:

1.  Workshop Session – Reminder:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in the Walpole Town Hall Downstairs Office.

Adjourn Meeting.

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
MAY 29, 2014

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

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

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
CINDY WESTOVER – Old Home Days: Mrs. Westover provided a detailed summary of the events and activities going on during the Old Home Days from Wednesday, June 25th to Sunday, June 29th, 2014. They will be putting up posters in the next couple of days with the scene that was done by Annette Grenier. A schedule of events is available. The theme is “Good ‘ol Country Fun”. The American Legion will be doing the food on Friday night in the parking lot and there will be two bands playing that night each for two hours. If it rains the bands will go into the Town Hall. There will be a chicken BBQ at the church on Sunday. A lot of people stepped forward to be sponsors this year which is exciting for them. The fireworks are Friday night. She talked to Police Chief Paquette about having police on-board for the week but she will meet with him again to go over the schedule. Usually the Selectboard lift the Open Container law on Friday night. The bands play from 7:00 to 11:00 pm with a break for the fireworks. They will put up barricades by the Sunoco Station to Murray’s Restaurant. Anyone with an open container will have to stay within that area. She will talk with Chief Paquette about some road blocking on Friday night and before / after the parade. They are getting an additional insurance policy from Clark Mortenson that covers all the events. Mrs. Westover asked the Selectboard to remind the Highway Department to put out extra trash barrels; they should be picked up on Friday night or early Saturday and on Saturday. There will have two port-a-pots – one near the gas station and one closer to the telephone building. Four bands will be coming for the parade; each band agreed to stay and play for about a half-hour to an hour after the parade; they will be spread out around Town; there will be music everywhere. The Shriners will be in the parade. The people they will be honoring are: George Hurlburt is the Honoree and I. Tucker Burr and his wife are the Marshals. Three people will be taking pictures; at the end they will combine their pictures and make a book. Stephanie Houghton and Chas Street are in charge of the parade. The committee members are recruiting the next generation to participate in the planning, etc. The Town Hall will be open in case of rain for the bands. Mrs. Westover pointed out that sometimes someone will approach the Selectboard for a vendors license but they would appreciate it if no vendor’s licenses were given during the Old Home Days because that has always been for the benefit of non-profit groups. Mrs. Clough will contact the ice cream vendor to let him know that he cannot sell any during this week-end. The Ambulance service and Fire Department will be on the Common. They will do a Jaws of Life demonstration and the new ambulance will be in the skating rink for the people to look at. T-shirts will be sold; Annette Grenier did the design. They have an ad book that will be going to print with the schedule of events.
Mr. Aldrich moved to life the Open Container law for the area within the barricades set-up on Friday, June 27th, 2014, between 5:00 PM and midnight. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated May 30, 2014, in the amount of $340,917.13. This includes a payment of $284,647.00 to the North Walpole Village District. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mrs. Clough hopes to have the Warrant done by next Tuesday; it could not be done until after the Deeding process by the Town Clerk. She is working on a Revenue report for the Selectboard. Mr.
Dalessio recommended that the Selectboard request that Town Treasurer, Ray Boas, attend a Selectboard meeting in mid-July and submit a report of the end of June, semi-annual, figures.

PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending May 24, 2014, for checks dated May 30, 2014, in the amount of $20,268.72. 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 $4,672.04 for the week ending May 24, 2014. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 15, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 15, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Aldrich in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Street abstained from the vote as he was not present at this meeting.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 22, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 22, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Street. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained from the vote as he was not present at this meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – May 22, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard meeting of May 22, 2014. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Street. With Mr. Dalessio and Mr. Street in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Aldrich abstained from the vote as he was not present at this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:
 Planning Board – May 13, 2014;
 Zoning Board of Adjustment – May 21, 2014; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – May 27, 2014.

NEW BUSINESS:
REQUEST FOR INSPECTION STATION PERMIT: The Selectboard received a letter from the State of New Hampshire advising that they received an application from J.S. Automotive and have started the application process to determine whether or not the applicant meets their qualification for an Automotive Inspection Station.
Mr. Aldrich moved to authorize the Chair of the Selectboard to complete and sign the notification as requested. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

LETTER FROM STATE OF NH BOARD OF TAX & LAND APPEALS: A notice was received from the State of New Hampshire, Board of Tax and Land Appeals, regarding the Anthony J. & Karen M. Bosco Irrevocable Trust v. Town of Walpole appeal. The BTLA is encouraging an informal disposition of this appeal to meet and attempt to settle this matter before a hearing is scheduled. Mrs. Clough filled out some of the paperwork. They are asking for Loren Martin from Avitar Associates and possibly the Selectboard to meet with Anthony and Karen Bosco.

WARRANT FOR PROPERTY TAXES: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve having the Selectbard come in to sign the Warrant for Property Taxes when it has been finalized next week. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC BUSINESS (Continued):
BEN NORTHCOTT: Mr. Northcott advised that they are going to sell sand to the Town of Walpole; the sale will be for 600 cubic yards which is under the 1,000 yard limit. He brought in a copy of RSA 155-E that states they are exempt if they are selling material to a municipality or the State if it is going to maintain or re-build a road. They have a hay field they would like to flatten out and put it back to a hay field. If there is water under the sand they would put in a small pond so if they rent the land the renter could put animals out to pasture. Mrs. Clough said Mr. Northcott filled out the form, it goes to the State but he does not have to pay the $100 if it is less than 1,000 cu. Yards. Mr. Northcott pointed out that this land is in Current Use; they are looking for about a quarter of an acre. The Town would like the sand delivered within the next few weeks. If they are going to go with the municipal exemption he will need a signed agreement with Mr. Terrell. Mr. Dalessio recommended that the Selectboard have time to look at the RSA before answering Mr. Northcott’s question. They will have an answer at the next meeting. 5,000 cubic feet is the area that will be disturbed or about one-quarter acre.
Mr. Northcott said his wife is directing a play for Old Home Days but she would like to have a four-foot extension put on the stage. Mrs. Clough advised that the Walpole Grade School would be using the Town Hall for their graduation. The Selectboard felt the extension should be fine, however, Mr. Northcott should let Ray Boas and the School know about the extension.

OLD BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Mr. Dalessio moved to appoint Susan C. Wyckoff, Ph.D., to the Hooper Scholarship Committee for a period of one (1) year, March 2014 through Town Meeting, March 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Dalessio moved that the Institute Selectboard member will also be on the Hooper Scholarship Committee as a voting member. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PAULUS FOLLOW-UP LETTER: Mr. Dalessio reported that Mr. Terrell confirmed that the culvert near the Paulus property is Town owned.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve and sign the letter to Mrs. Paulus. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SIDEWALK: Mr. Dalessio reported that there is a problem with one section of the new sidewalk near the Lennon property toward the Verizon building. You can kick-up the surface. Mr. Terrell is going to bring the contractor back to replace it.

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 7:09 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:24 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, (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:26 PM.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:52 PM. No announcements were made.

TOWN HALL MAINTENANCE: Mrs. Clough asked that this Agenda item be tabled until the next meeting to allow her more time to obtain quotes for painting and the repair work.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
APRIL 24, 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 five people in attendance.
These are unapproved Minutes.

PUBLIC BUSINESS:
JUSTIN CASSARINO: Mr. Cassarino submitted an application for the Director of the Recreation Department. He works in the school system and is coaching girls’ softball and soccer plus referreeing for recreation games and other school events. This will fit into his summer schedule very well. He likes to stay busy. Mrs. Clough pointed out that several people inquired about the position but Mr. Cassarino applied. Mr. Dalessio asked what he sees as a vision for the Recreation Department. Mr. Cassarino wants to give back to the Town of Walpole because the community is amazing. He wants to have events to get the youth excited. Maybe on Friday have the pool open all day and at night have a movie that they can attend as well. He wants to get the youth active and involved in sports. A lot of the youth tell him that they really want to do something but they are nervous. He keeps trying to convince them to get out there and give it a try. Have strong community events that everyone is aware of. It should be organized. Mr. Dalessio asked if he were to go out to seek the assistant coaches and ask them what they thought of Mr. Cassarino what does he think they would they say. Mr. Cassarino feels they would say he is very professional and a good team player; he always gives something 110%. His biggest rule is not to yell because that makes people uncomfortable and nervous so they will not put their best foot forward. He is always looking for feedback. Mr. Street noted that the Recreation Committee has been active in recent years; it is a good group of people who have accomplished quite a bit. Joe Goodhue always stayed within the budget. That will be one of his responsibilities. Mr. Aldrich is the Selectboard liaison to the Recreation Department. Mrs. Clough will work with him. Mr. Dalessio asked Mr. Cassarino to look beyond the pool. Mr. Street added that that was a good point as the Selectboard has been trying to push the Recreation Committee in that direction and they have done very well; they are responsible for the whole recreation center. He should feel free to contact Mr. Jim Terrell to help take care of heavy projects, take care of the bushes, etc. Mrs. Clough noted that this is on the Highway Department work schedule. Mr. Cassarino will meet with the Recreation Committee on Sunday, April 27th at 6:00 PM. Once the Recreation Committee has met with Mr. Cassarino the Selectboard will vote on the hiring.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE – Dale Woodward: Mr. Woodward advised that last spring he came in to talk to the Selectboard about the cave in at one of the tombs (vault). He encouraged the Selectboard to look at them and he talked about the safety issues there. It is now another spring so he looked at the area and noticed that there is more erosion and you can actually see in the tombs. It is not a safe place to be. He is concerned that they cannot let this ride. Mr. Woodward displayed some pictures. The Cemetery Committee met this morning and they feel this is beyond them but they are willing to help. Mr. Street questioned if this is something that the Highway Department could work on but Mr. Woodward felt they need an outside contractor. Doug Faxon thought the project would be in excess of $30,000 and he would not guarantee that it would hold. He encouraged the Selectboard to look at it. There are three sets of tombs there; one of them is having erosion on the sides so there will be problems in the near future and the third one has a brick façade on a portion of it that is just falling off. Most of them have been cement blocked up so they are closed but the ravages of time are showing up. The Historical Society had someone do a talk on stone walls so Mr. Woodward is going to contact him as he might come over to look and give us some advice. The Town of Walpole owns them. An option would be to remove them but that would also be an expense and they would lose the historical value of the tombs. Mr. Woodward recommended that the Highway Crew put some stakes up with some “No Trespassing” signs up or
something similar for liability purposes. Mrs. Clough will ask Mr. Terrell to look at the area and make some suggestions. Mr. Woodward noted that there is about $400,000 in principal in the Cemetery Trust Funds. His understanding is that the trust fund earns interest and there is about $40,000 in that interest fund. Mr. Woodward’s question is that he knows this is perpetual care money but are there any funds available to fix the tombs without going to the taxpayers. Mrs. Clough will talk to Mrs. Pschirrer, Trustee of Trust Funds, about the terms of the trust. Mr. Woodward also questioned the availability of Historical Grant Funds. There was a consensus to have the Cemetery Committee look into grants. The Selectboard agreed to have Mr. Terrell look at the area first to make his recommendations.

JAN LECLERC: Mrs. LeClerc advised that their barn burned back in January. They are now ready to start re-building. The new barn will not be exactly the same as what was there but the footprint is almost the same. It is within less than 10-feet from where it was and the shape is a little different.

BUILDING / DEMOLITION PERMITS:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Demolition Permit No. 2014-08 for Jan Galloway Leclerc, Carol Galloway and JoAn Galloway at Town Tax Map #002-Lot #009-000, 721 County Road, to “Demolish burnt barn (barn fire 01/03/14)”, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit No. 2014-09 for Jan Galloway Leclerc, Carol Galloway & JoAn Galloway at Town Tax Map #002, Lot #009-000, 721 County Road to “Rebuild a 112’ x 116’ 2 Story Barn”, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated April 25, 2014, in the amount of $45,135.32. 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 April 19, 2014, in the amount of $19,743.29. 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 $4,442.23. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – April 17, 2014: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of April 17, 2014, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and review Minutes of the following meetings:
 Planning Board – April 8, 2014; and
 North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners – April 22, 2014.

NEW BUSINESS:
LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the letter from the DOT regarding the reconstruction of the at-grade crossing of the Spur-Green
Mountain Railroad and NH Route 12 in the Town of Walpole. Mrs. Clough sent Mr. Terrell a copy and will send a copy to Mr. Mark Houghton for their input and indicate a date for them to respond. The tentative advertising date for this project is June 24, 2014.

UTILITIES CONTRACT: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email from Mrs. Teague regarding the expiring electric contract. Currently the Town of Walpole was locked into rates with Nextera Energy with the Fall Mountain Regional School District and the Town of Alstead. However, due to rate restructuring Mrs. Teague is recommending that they change to Liberty Utilities but it is a Selectboard decision. The Selectboard reviewed the various Town accounts and rates. There was a Selectboard consensus to sign the letter to Nextera Energy to terminate their contract and to change the accounts to Liberty Utilities. Mrs. Teague came into the meeting. She provided an explanation as to why the rates are going up. For many years the five towns in the FMRSD buy in with them to take advantage of lower rates. Mrs. Teague shops at six different suppliers. Currently she is watching the market for heating oil.
Mr. Aldrich moved that the Town of Walpole move their accounts from Nextera Energy, at the termination of the contract in May of 2014, to Liberty Utilities until further notice and authorize the Chairman of the Selectboard to sign the letter. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON THE COMMON: Mr. Street recommended that Mrs. Clough ask Mr. Herb Hurlburt to take the Christmas lights off the tree on the Common.

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 at 7:10 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:26 PM.

OLD BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Aldrich moved to appoint / re-appoint the following committee members:
 Recreation Commission – Eliza Miller for a three year term;
 Hooper Scholarship Committee – Tom Goins for a two year term;
 Jan Galloway – Hooper Scholarship for a two year term;
 Karen Galloway – Hooper Institute for a three year term; and
 Bob Anderson – Zoning Board of Adjustment as an Alternate member for a three year term.
Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

INSURANCE LETTER: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Dana Hemenway, dated April 22, 2014, requesting a copy of the ‘status report’ mentioned in the Flynn, Riedel & Young letter dated April 16, 2014, in regards to his claim. Mrs. Clough feels he wants copies of all the correspondence; the Selectboard authorized Mrs. Clough to send copies of the correspondence as requested by Mr. Hemenway. Mrs. Clough advised that the Town received a copy of the letter from Flynn, Riedel and Young that was sent to Dana Hemenway. Mr. Dalessio recommended that the Selectboard get a copy of the ‘status report’ from Flynn, Riedel and Young or Health Trust. Mrs. Clough will follow-up.

NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations. Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:55 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 8:05 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved at 8:06 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary