The Walpolean

TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
OCTOBER 17, 2013

Selectboard Present: Jamie Teague (Chair); Chas Street; Whitney Aldrich
CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Teague called this meeting to order at 5:34 PM in the Walpole Town Hall with four people present in the audience.
These are unapproved Minutes.
RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Street moved to recess the Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a Hooper Trustees meeting with three members of the Hooper Golf Association. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 6:23 PM. No announcements were made.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mr. Street moved to approve the Accounts Payable check register and manifest for checks dated October 18, 2013, in the amount of $639,915.16. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $483,288.72 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District and a payment in the amount of $132,264.00 to the North Walpole Village District.
PAYROLL:
Mr. Street moved to approve the payroll voucher for the week ending October 12, 2013, for checks dated October 18, 2013, in the amount of $18,312.47. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Mr. Street moved to approve the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,216.50. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 3, 2013: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2013, meeting, as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 3, 2013: Mrs. Teague moved to approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2013, Non-Public Selectboard session, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING – October 11, 2013: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2013, Selectboard meeting, as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With Mr. Aldrich and Mrs. Teague in favor, the minutes was approved. Mr. Street abstained as he was not present at this meeting.
NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 11, 2013: Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2013, Non-Public Selectboard session, as submitted. The Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mrs. Teague. With Mr. Aldrich and Mrs. Teague in favor, the Minutes were approved. Mr. Street abstained as he was not present at this session.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed the following meeting minutes:
 Cemetery Committee – September 26, 2013;
 Hooper Institute Committee – October 15, 2013; and
 Walpole Recreation Committee – October 13, 2013.
Mr. Aldrich attended the Recreation Committee meeting. Joe Goodhue has resigned. They talked about having a job description and about the possibility of having a Director for the department. Mr. Aldrich recommended that the committee members put everything together and talk about it during the budget preparation meetings. They have about $12,000 left in the budget and would like to resurface the tennis and basketball courts this year but before doing so they want to wait to see what their water bill is as they would like to stay within their budget.
BUILDING PERMIT:
WIERZBOWSKI, Taggard Road, Map & Lot #005-041-000: Mr. Street moved to grant Building Permit No. 2013-29 for George K. Wierzbowski and Wendell Bates-Wierzbowski to “Construct a 24’ x 16’ Garden/Storage Shed” at 43 Taggard Road. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Health Officer Appointment Form: Mr. Street moved to re-appoint Dr. Charles Shaw as the Town of Walpole Health Officer for another term. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
Conservation Commission Appointment: Mr. Street moved to appoint John Pesko to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jane Worley for the remaining term of office until Town Meeting March 2015. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
MRCAC Fall Dinner: The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of an email and invitation from Justin Sanctuary to attend the benefit dinner for the Monadnock Region Child Advocacy Center on October 25th at Alyson’s Orchard. The Selectboard asked that this notice be posted and they were happy that the police officers are volunteering to participate in these events.
NON-PUBLIC SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (c) Reputations and (e) Pending Claims or Litigation. Mr. Street seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 6:59 PM.
The regular meeting resumed at 7:32 PM. No announcements were made.

ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Street moved to adjourn this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved. The time was 7:34 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

FALL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Board Meeting

Fall Mountain Regional High School Library

Monday, October 28, 2013

6:30 PM

Chair Mary Henry called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM in the FMRHS library.  In attendance were Andy Collins, Linda Christie, Lilla DeCoste, Jim Elsesser, Mary Henry, Gabriel St. Pierre, and John Streeter.  Lori Landry and Jamie Teague were also present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2013 Public Session Meeting-Passed unanimously

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2013 Non-Public Session-Passed unanimously

REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Landry recognized Joe Miller who provided the board with an overview on Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Mr. Miller explained that he has been a consultant for Fall Mountain since 2012, working with the administration to develop a strategic implementation plan.  He further explained that the CCSS has been adopted by 46 states. Governors and State Commissioners of Education across the county committed to joining a state-led process to develop a common core of state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades K-12. One of the main goals was to develop a “common core of standards that are internationally benchmarked, aligned with work and post-secondary education expectations, and inclusive of the higher order skills that students need.”  By spring of 2015, all districts in the State of New Hampshire will be replacing the NECAP with Smarter Balance. This test will be based on the Common Core Standards.

A discussion ensued regarding resistance by other districts and implementation strategies.

Andy Collins commended the administration on their work thus far and feels that the district is in good shape.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

John Streeter reported that the policy committee met and will bringing items forward for the next meeting.

Gabe St. Pierre requested that potential meeting dates for a satellite meeting at RVTC are available and reviewed at the next meeting.

Simon Pierpont, Student Representative reported that some students at the high school are upset about the new fire regulation that require classroom doors to be closed at all times, making the air quality poor. The 1:1 initiative continues to go well, working better than expected.

Lil DeCoste addressed the Pre-K bussing issue. Ms. DeCoste recommended that a committee be formed and discuss potential costs and stated that she would be happy to head up this committee. The board discussed this and decided that committee members would include Lil DeCoste, Mary Henry, Andy Collins and Jamie Teague.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the resignation of Richard Williams, Custodian, Charlestown Middle School, effective November 1, 2013.

Motion: (DeCoste/Elsesser) to accept the retirement of Sally Eaton, Math Teacher, FMRHS effective June 30, 2014.

Motion: (DeCoste/Streeter) to accept the retirement of Harriet Webster, Transportation, effective June 30, 2014.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a condition contract for Tyler Hanatow, Permanent District Substitute and Elizabeth Chloros-Cassarino, 1:1 Paraprofessional, WPS, effective October 29, 2013.

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

Cynthia Pomosko-Spirit Coach (WES)

Pam Patnode-Girls Basketball Coach (CMS)

Scott Bushway-Boys Basketball Coach (CMS)

Karla Chaffee-Spirit Team Coach (CMS)

Boomer Aumund-Girls Varsity Basketball (FMRHS)

Russ Pickering-Girls JV Basketball (FMRHS)

Jason Bardis-Boys Varsity Basketball (FMRHS)

Pat Allen-Boys JV Basketball (FMRHS)

Larry Sayers-Boys Nordic Skiing (FMRHS)

Kate Northcott-Girls Nordic Skiing (FMRHS)

Chris Northcott-Junior High Nordic Skiing (FMRHS)

Chris Fecteau-Winter Spirit (FMRHS)

Rick Elliot-Indoor Track (FMRHS)

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to approve a two-day unpaid leave of absence for Katie Hanatow, 3^rd Grade Teacher, APS.

Motion: (Elsesser/DeCoste) to approve an unbudgeted request for an ESL Tutor, FMRHS, 13.5 hrs. /week.

Motion: (Streeter/DeCoste) to accept the Treasurer’s Report for period ending October 28, 2013. Passed unanimously

Payroll:                                     $672, 802.90

Accounts Payable:                     $846, 440.86

Motion: (St. Pierre/Streeter) to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 (a)(c) to discuss personnel issues.

After an affirmative roll call vote, the board entered into non-public session at 8:02 PM.

The board exited non-public session at 8:41PM and immediately adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Misty D. Bushee

School Board Clerk

Have you noticed the flyers about the Speaker Series at the Historical Society that are posted around town?  Andrea Goins wanted to be sure to call your attention to them. In case you missed the flyers, here you go. – Lil

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

PO Box 729

Walpole, NH 03608

AGENDA

MEETING DATE AND LOCATION:

Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall Meeting Room.

Open Meeting:

1.  Roll Call – Designate Alternates;
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on October 08, 2013, and

Workshop Session on October 22, 2013.

Public Hearing:

There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.

New Business:

1.  Subdivision:  Martha Kingsbury on Kingsbury Road. Tax Map #008, Lot #120-1.
2. Two Annexations:  Martha Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lots #118 and #118-1 &William and Patricia Kingsbury, Tax Map #008, Lot #119.
3. Boundary Line Adjustment:  Ray Aumand in North Walpole.
4. Boundary Line Adjustment/Subdivision for Southwestern Community Service in Drewsville.
5. Site Plan Review – Dr. Peter Bowman, DDS.

Old Business:

Other Business:

Planning Commission:

1. A.     Workshop Session:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, November 26, 2013,

At 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Downstairs Office.

Adjourn Meeting:

TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Presiding:        Jeffrey Miller (Chair); Robert Miller (Vice-Chair); James Aldrich, Henry Fletcher, Dennis Marcom, Eric Merklein, Jamie Teague (Selectboard)

Alternates:      Steve Dalessio, Ed Potter, Jeff White

Recording:      Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

These Minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the November 12, 2013, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.  There were three people present in the audience.

Meeting Opened:  Mr. J. Miller, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that meetings are tape recorded therefore asked anyone that wishes to speak to identify themselves.

Roll Call:  Mr. J. Miller noted that a full Board is present therefore there is no need to call upon the alternate members.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING on September 10, 2013, and WORKSHOP SESSION on September 24, 2013:

Mr. Aldrich moved to approve the Minutes of the regular PB meeting on September 10, 2013, and the Minutes of the Workshop Session on September 24, 2013, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. R. Miller.  With all members in favor, the Minutes were approved.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business presented at this meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

Amendment to the Site Plan Review:  Mr. Dalessio distributed copies of the Amendment History page to note that on September 10, 2013, the PB voted to amend the existing approved Site Plan to add Bullet C to Section VI, Page 4.  This is an attachment to the Site Plan Review.

PLANNING BOARD:

Workshop Session:  There will be a Workshop Session on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Downstairs Office.  Mr. J. Miller advised that the PB meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for a Workshop that is open to the public.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  With all members in favor, the motion was approved.  The time was 7:09 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

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This message comes from Ronna Gendron on behalf of Tom Ronning, Principal of FMRHS. – Lil

Did you know

• The students at FMRHS have always been successful when parents/guardians and teachers work together with the best interest of the student in mind.  Parent/Teacher conferences are this Wednesday and Thursday.  We look forward to having a joint conversation to support your child’s education.
  
• The teachers at FMRHS are working on Performance Assessments.  These documents are in line with the incoming Common Core Standards to be implemented in the Spring of 2015.
  
• The Core Values of the Fall Mountain Regional School District are Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Citizenship (RRIC).
  
• Our high school has 58 students attending the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, VT and 10 students attending the Cheshire Technical Center in Keene.

Just received a call from Fred Ernst.  Lilly has been found!  She had worked her way under the barn and was stuck there!  – Lil

Kate Stahl wanted to be sure all the hometown folks knew that her husband will be performing a week from this Saturday. – Lil

On November 16th, Will Stahl, or as many of us know him, Billy Stahl will be playing from 8:00 to 10:30 PM at Pleasant Valley Brewing (16 Main Street) in Saxtons River.  He’ll be performing original music, including songs from My Little Town About Me.