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Attention Pickle Ball Players
Fun Round Robin Play
Wednesday July 17th @ 6:00 pm at the Walpole Recreation Park Pickle Ball Courts
Maximum 16 players. You will play 6 games, with games lasting no longer than 15 minutes.
Come Play!
Please call or text Mike Hayes if you are interested 603-209-3836.
ALL levels of players welcome!
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair, and Steven Dalessio. Carolyn Vose was not present.
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Paul Looney and Peggy Pschirrer
Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
This item was moved to the beginning of the meeting because guests were waiting to speak to it.
Knollwood Energy – Renewable Energy Credit Sale and Purchase Agreement: Paul Looney and Peggy Pschirrer attended to provide background information. Mr. Looney explained Recycling Center’s solar system produces more electricity than is used. The system records the energy produced. CPCNH is not yet ready to buy renewable energy credits at this time but may be in a year. Knollwood is a renewable energy credit broker. Once the Town signs a contract with them, Knollwood will set up and register the Town. A year from now, the Town will have more flexibility in selling credit. The registration is also needed to obtain the $6,000 federal credit that was part of the warrant article. Knollwood offers two contract options: a fixed price three-year contract or a contract that automatically renews each year, but that can be cancelled with 90 days’ notice. Mr. Dalessio asked for an annual renewal. Mr. Looney stated that renewable energy credits are sold quarterly. Mr. Dalessio noted that per the contract, Knollwood will pay the Town when the customer pays them. There was a consensus by the Selectboard to request ACH payment when the credits are sold. This item was then tabled until next week to allow Mr. Looney and Mrs. Pschirrer to research whether the contract could be changed.
Peggy Pschirrer and Paul Looney left the meeting at 7:01 PM.
Payroll
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $37,177.24 dated 7/5/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,715.74. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Selectboard Meeting – June 27, 2024: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 27, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Session – June 27, 2024: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of theNon-Public Selectboard session of June 27, 2024. The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes are sealed.
Committee Reports
Mr. Dalessio brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – December 6, 2023
• Walpole Pre-K – 8 Withdrawal Study Committee Meeting – June 26, 2024
Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.
Map and Lot 008-008-001: The Avitar assessor visited the new home and applied data corrections. The home has one bedroom, one bathroom and a crawl space underneath. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $3,626.00 for Map and Lot # 008-008-001. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Supplemental Tax Warrant
Map and Lot # 008-008-001: This is related to the above abatement. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Supplemental Tax Warrant in the amount or $2,892.00 for Map and Lot # 008-008-001. Seconded by Ms.Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Building Permit
2024-24, Map and Lot# 008-077-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2024-24 for Map and Lot # 008-077-001 to construct a 36’ x 24’ two story horse barn. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
2024-22, Map and Lot# 011-027-000: There was a discussion of follow-up questions on the number of bedrooms and the septic requirements from the previous meetings. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Building Permit #2024-22 for Map and Lot # 011-027-000 to construct an office addition. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot# 022-014-000: A front porch is being installed at 105 North Road with no building permit. The owner will get a $500 fine for building without a permit and without a ZBA variance.
Old Business
Pending Further Action: Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and Reservoir Dam
Mr. Dalessio reported that the Town has requested that Fuss & O’Neill provide an update on all the projects pending further action.
FMRSD Response re: LEAP charges to Walpole: The amount due for the last three years is $1,751.29. Mr. Dalessio moved that Sarah Downing send FMRSD a letter thanking them for the information provided. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
New Business
Open Container Request: Watkins Inn and Tavern is hosting an outdoor wedding on October 12, 2024. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the request for open container to end at 10:00 PM. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
West Side of Town Hall Siding Project: There are structural questions related to the bulge that has been uncovered. Can a structural expert be contacted for advice? There was a consensus that the Town needs to contact a qualified person such as Annette Dey, who is a structural engineer.
New North Walpole Water User Rates: This is for informational purposes only. Note: the rate increase is to cover the cost of the upgraded system.
Hooper Trustees
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 7:31 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:33 PM.
Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c)
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (b) (c) at 7:33 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:38 PM.
Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Pickleball Clinic, presented by Mike Hayes
Wednesday, July 10, 2024. 6-8 pm
Whitcomb Park Recreation Center
Have you ever wondered:
Was that ball mine or yours? Where do I stand when receiving the ball? Who has middle? Do I stay back or move up?
Get answers to these questions and more this Wednesday!
Players are asked to wear a bright-colored knee sock on the leg opposite their dominant hand.
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair, Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: David Edkins
Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
Discussion of this Building Permit was moved to the beginning of the meeting to accommodate a guest waiting to speak to it.
Building Permit
2024-22, Map and Lot# 011-027-000: Avitar will visit the home Monday to review and/or correct the taxrecords on the home. The permit can be approved next week as long as Avitar, the plumber and the builder can sign off on three bedrooms and an approved septic system when the work is finished.
David Edkins left the meeting.
Accounts Payable
Ms. Vose moved to approve Accounts Payable totaling $620,975.84 dated 6/28/2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved. This includes a $462,732.59 monthly payment to Fall Mountain Regional School District.
Payroll
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $34,097.47 dated 6/28/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,132.93. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Selectboard Meeting – June 20, 2024: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 20, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Session – June 20, 2024: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 20, 2024. The minutes are to remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved, and the minutes will remain sealed.
Committee Reports
Ms. Vose brought to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – January 3, 2024
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – February 13, 2024
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – March 5, 2024
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – April 3, 2024
• Hooper Institute Board Meeting – May 1, 2024
• Recreation Committee Meeting – June 17, 2024
• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee Meeting – June 19, 2024
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – June 19, 2024
Ms. Mayberry acknowledged these minutes.
Property Tax Abatements: Ms. Mayberry explained that the abatements have already been approved, but page 4 of the BTLA form needed to be signed. The forms were signed.
Old Business
Pending Further Action: Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and Reservoir Dam
FMRSD Response re: LEAP Charges to Walpole: Receipt of the letter and spreadsheet was acknowledged. In summary, it appears FMRSD owes Walpole $17,389.53. Mrs. Downing will start a letter for the FMRSD Board asking that the money be returned to Walpole.
New Business
Irving Energy Heating Oil and Propane Contracts: The pricing of $2.85 per gallon for heating oil and $1.434 per gallon for propane are good through midnight tonight. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the contracts with Irving and for Ms. Mayberry to sign both contracts. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose, and Ms. Mayberry in favor the contracts were approved, and Ms. Mayberry signed both. Sarah Downing will email the contracts to Irving before the midnight deadline.
Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b)
Ms. Vose moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) at 7:23 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:29 PM.
Mr. Dalessio moved that the Non-Public Session Minutes be sealed. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
REMINDER:
“GREAT DECISIONS” MEETS TONIGHT
Join us tonight at 6:00 in the Walpole Town Library for “NATO at a Strategic Crossroads,” moderated by Adrian Basora, former United States Ambassador to Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. This promises to be a highly informative look at NATO’s evolution over the past 75 years, the Alliance’s original purpose, its structure, present challenges and options for the future.
Adrian Basora is a trustee of the Foreign Policy Research Institute and chairs its Eurasia Program. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is on the international advisory board of the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. During his 33 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Adrian served in former Soviet Bloc countries and helped develop America’s programs in support of their transition to democracy while serving at the National Security Council (1989–91).
As NATO’s 32 members – along with leaders from Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea – meet this week in Washington to celebrate the Alliance’s 75th anniversary and grapple with threats to global security, we will consider NATO’s relevance and future role in a changing world.
We look forward to seeing you either in person or via Zoom. If you are joining via Zoom, please log on at 6:20, after the Foreign Policy Association’s Master Class video, which we are not permitted to show on Zoom. For the Zoom link, contact Jane Malmberg in advance of the meeting: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org.
Sue Kibbe
The Board of Directors of CPCNH that buys power for Walpole Community Power voted 6/27/24 to establish rates for the period 8/1/24 through 1/31/25.
Current rates from 2/1/24 through 7/31/24
Granite Basic. .081 per KWH
Granite Plus. .084 per KWh
Clean 50. .094 per KWh
Clean 100. .124 per KWh
New rates from 8/1/24 through 1/31/25
Granite Basic. .086 per KWh
Granite plus. .093 per KWh
Clean 50. .100 per KWh
Clean 100. .120 per KWh
Liberty default rates for the same period are going up .012, to .10976 up from .09758 vs Walpole Community power rate of .086, while up from .081 is still a savings of .02376 or about 20%.
Thank you
Walpole community Power Committee
The Walpolean 
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