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Upstairs at the Walpole Town Hall tomorrow (Monday, July 1st) between 1 and 3 PM.
Mascots, costumes, uniforms, dresses, suits, kids’ items, shoes and so much more!!
By donation, please!
Walpole Players Sale – 7/1/24
Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 6/20/24
Selectboard Present: Cheryl Mayberry, Chair; Steven Dalessio and Carolyn Vose
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration, and Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
Guests Present: Jennie Cure
Call to Order: Ms. Mayberry called the Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.
The following building permit application was moved to the beginning of the meeting because the owner was present.
2024-22, Map and Lot# 011-027-000: The owner, Ms. Cure, has several questions about the home she recently purchased, including the definition and criteria for bedrooms compared to what is recorded on her tax card. The number of bedrooms affects the size of the septic system for the home. The Selectboard needs time to review Avitar guidelines and State code. The owner will have an answer next week.
Jennie Cure left the meeting.
Payroll
Ms. Vose moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $33,596.21 dated 6/21/2024 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $7,375.41. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Selectboard Meeting Minutes
Selectboard Meeting – June 13, 2024: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 13, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Non-Public Selectboard Session – June 13, 2024: Ms. Vose moved to approve the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard session of June 13, 2024. The minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Committee Reports
Ms. Vose brought to the Board’s attention the following committee reports:
• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – May 22, 2024
• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – June 5, 2024
• Walpole School Withdrawal Study Committee – June 12, 2024
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – April 9, 2024
• Walpole Fire District Meeting – May 8, 2024
• Conservation Commission Meeting – June 3, 2024
• Library Trustees Meeting – June 11, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 23, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – April 30, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 7, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 14, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 21, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – May 28, 2024
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting – June 4, 2024
Ms. Mayberry acknowledged receipt of these minutes.
Timber Yield Warrant and Certification
Op #24-461-01, Map and Lot 003-076-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the warrant and certification for $4,587.51. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Property Tax Abatements
Map and Lot 005-019-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $2,706.50. Seconded byMr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement was approved.
Map and Lot 008-053-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $1,132.00. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement was approved.
Map and Lot 008-064-001: Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $2,131.07. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Map and Lot 012-022-001: Ms. Vose moved to deny the tax abatement for Map and lot 012-022-001. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement is denied.
Map and Lot 019-039-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the tax abatement for $1,616.96. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the abatement was approved.
Timber Intents
Map and Lot # 004-033-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve the intent to harvest timber for Map and Lot # 004-033-000 at Alyson’s Orchard. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Building Permit
2024-19, Map and Lot# 005-049-003: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-19 for Map and Lot # 005-049-003 to add a 304 sq. ft. roof mount solar array. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
2024-20, Map and Lot# 012-013-002: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-20 for Map and Lot # 012-013-002 to construct a 40’ x 40’ sunshade canopy at Tractor Supply. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
2024-21, Map and Lot# 009-033-000: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit #2024-21 for Map and Lot # 009-033-000 to install a 343 sq. ft. ground mount solar array. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
2024-23, Map and Lot# 005-043-002: Ms. Vose moved to approve Building Permit # 2024-23 for Map and Lot # 005-043-000 to construct an 80’ x 30’ home with attached garage. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. Ms. Vose, Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
Old Business
Pending Further Action: Parking Policy, Generators, Old North Main and High Street Bridges/Culverts, Houghton Brook Bridge, and Reservoir Dam
DES Compliance Notice Update: The notice regarded the timber cut off County Road. The matter has been settled but any additional work requires pre-approval.
New Business
Library Purchase Order/Invoice: Maintenance is needed on the outside of the Library – the north side of the foundation. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve Library purchase order number 6019055 for $4,900.00. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion was approved.
Recreation Revolving Fund Request – Portable Toilets: The bathrooms are only open when there is swimming and basketball. However, people use the Whitcomb Recreation Area at other times and need portable toilets when playing tennis and pickle ball. The Revolving Fund currently contains over $50,000. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Rec Revolving Fund request for portable toilets for $955.00. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion was approved.
Recreation Revolving Fund Request — Movies: $1,470.00 will cover the cost of the three movies that will be shown during the summer. The Revolving Fund currently contains over $50,000. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Rec Revolving Fund purchase order/invoice for $1,470.00. Seconded by Ms. Vose. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in agreement, the motion was approved.
Evergreen Bush Removal: The evergreen bush at the northeast corner of the Town Hall is causing moisture to build up. It is the only bush against building. There is no indication it was a memorial or honorarium. By consensus the Board gives permission to remove the bush.
Non-Public Business RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b)
Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (b) at 7:35 PM. Ms. Vose seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Vose and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:23 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.
Hooper Trustees
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 8:23 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Ms. Vose in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:36 PM.
Adjournment: Ms. Mayberry declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Bauer, Recording Secretary
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Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 6/19/24
Roll Call: Board members present: Chair Tom Murray, Clerk Pauline Barnes, Shane O’Keefe, Tom Winmill. Alternates Don Sellarole and Myra Mansouri. Absent. Vice-Chair Dave Edkins.
Call to Order: Mr. Murray called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. He asked Mr. Sellarole to fill in for the absent board member and Mr. Sellarole agreed.
Minutes: Review minutes of May 2024. Page 1, paragraph 5 Mr. Murray changed May to April and on page 3, last paragraph May to June 19. In the paragraph about alternates Ms. Barnes removed the word “and.” Mr. Murray made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Sellarole seconded the motion and the board voted 4 yeas and Mr. Winmill abstained.
New Business:
Request for a Public Hearing in July for a Variance: Cathy Robinson, 105 North Road, Tax Map 22, Lot 14, Residential A district, is proposing to build a 12-foot-by-50-foot front porch. Article V, D-1 and 2 Yard Requirements. No building may be erected closer than sixty-five (65) feet to the center line of the abutting right-of-way nor closer than twenty feet (20) to any side or rear property line.
The board received a copy of Ms. Robinson’s application for a variance and had a chance to look it over. Mr. O’Keefe called it complete and made a motion to hold a public hearing in July. Mr. Murray seconded the motion and rest of the board voted in favor of holding a public hearing at the July meeting.
Signage at Tractor Supply, 8 Red Barn Lane, Tax Map 12, Lot 13-2 Commercial District. The company intends to keep same size as now but reface it with additional information about the Garden Center. It’s the sign out by the road. Ernie Vose, zoning coordinator, said Tractor Supply does not need to have a variance or special exception.
The secretary explained that the garden center would be on the north side of the building. There is a Tractor Supply sign on the building. Tractor Supply wanted to put another sign above the entrance to the garden center. It was 45 square feet. The maximum size for any signage in the commercial district is 32 square feet and signs must be 100 feet from another sign so a sign is not allowed at the entrance to the garden center unless the applicant gets a variance or special exception. The secretary said that Mr. Vose said that no one from the company needed to be present. It is located in North Carolina. The applicant decided to reface the sign on the road. Mr. Winmill objected to the secretary presenting any information on the signage saying her job was to take minutes of the meeting.
Board members received three pictures regarding Tractor Supply’s signage for its new Garden Center.
Picture No. 1 shows what the new sign will say. Picture number 2 gives the dimensions of the sign as 10 feet by 29 1/2 feet or 30.33 square feet and details its construction, support structure and illumination. The third picture shows the sign with the building in the background.
Mr. Winmill said it’s too large. It is 32 square feet on one side and 32 square feet on the other side. Ms. Mansouri said free-standing signs are double sided and advertising on both sides is permitted. Mr. Murray read Zoning Ordinance Article IV D-1 and 2. “Free Standing Sign – is defined as any sign not attached to a building. Structural dimension of a free-standing sign shall not be used in calculating the area of such sign. A free-standing sign may have two sides exhibiting advertising matter, and only one side shall be used in calculating the area of such sign.”
Mr. O’Keefe asked if there are any other signs (besides the two mentioned) that are on the property. Ms. Mansouri said that Tractor Supply came to the ZBA when it opened and received permission for the two signs that are there now. That’s all there are now, she said.
Mr. Murray made a motion to approve the sign at Tractor Supply. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion with four board members voting yea and Mr. Winmill voting nay.
The board also received copies of the sign form, signed by both a member of the sign company, Laurie Bisnko of the Sign Source in Denver, NC, and the owner of the property, Martin Wasserstein of New Preston, CT. All parties in the matter of signage at Tractor Supply will get letters of approval of the sign and a copy of the form.
Joint Meeting
There is a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Boards on the fourth Tuesday of July, July 23. The purpose is to go over the suggested organization of the Town of Walpole’s Zoning Ordinances with Todd Horner and Carol Ogilvie. Mr. Horner is the executive director of Southwest Region Planning Commission and Ms. Ogilvie is a planner with the organization. They have been working on the Walpole Ordinance since a joint meeting earlier this year. Ms. Barnes mentioned that the secretary’s email from the Planning Board chair indicated that everyone would get a copy of the Ordinance before the meeting. She wanted to be sure it happened. Chair Murray said he would contact Jeff Miller about this matter. The secretary will do the same.
Article IX
The secretary read Article IX from the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s Bylaws approved in March 2023. She read it in response to Mr. Windmill’s request that the secretary keep minutes for a year.
“RSA 91 Raw Materials: Tapes and notes used to compile meeting minutes are governmental records as long as they are retained: policy to discard/reuse after minutes are approved is acceptable.”
Other
Chair Murray reported he went to a meeting of the Select Board and discussed indemnity for board members. The issued was raised at the May meeting by Mr. Winmill. Mr. Murray reported that the Select Board said members of Walpole Board needn’t worry as they are covered by indemnity insurance. However, they should be vigilant as Mr. Murray said Mr. Dalessio warned that the legislature had been looking at the matter. Mr. Winmill said he had read the Select Board minutes on the matter.
Recording Minutes
Mr. Winmill again brought up the topic of requiring the secretary to record minutes and keep them for a year. Mr. Murray said we brought this topic up before at the last meeting and the vote was 3 nays to 2 nays for requiring the secretary to do this.
Mr. Winmill made a motion to require the secretary to record minutes. No one seconded the motion.
Ms. Barnes then read from a JUSTIA brief that related to a 2023 NH Revised Statutes regarding electronic records. Section RSA 33-A:-a.
II “Electronic municipal records listed on the disposition and retention schedule of RSA 33-A:3-a that are to be retained for 10 years of less may be retained solely electronically in their original format if so approved by the municipal committee responsible for the records.
“Electronic municipal records listed in an approved format, the records shall be transferred to paper, microfilmed, or stored in portable document format/archival (PDF/A) or another approved file format on a medium from which it is readily retrievable.” Mr. O’Keefe said having to transcribe minutes would be onerous on the secretary. He suggested looking into this matter and discussing it next month.
Adjournment
Mr. Murray asked for a motion. Mr. O’Keefe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Winmill and agreed to by all board members.
These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the ZBA’s July meeting for corrections.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilou Blaine
ZBA Recording Secretary
Great Decisions – 7/8/24
GREAT DECISIONS
“NATO at a Strategic Crossroads”
“NATO at a Strategic Crossroads” — our next “Great Decisions” public forum — will be moderated by Adrian Basora, former United States Ambassador to Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. This discussion will be on Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m., in the Walpole Town Library, and promises to be a fascinating look at NATO’s evolution over the past 75 years, the Alliance’s original purpose, its present challenges and its 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).
The relevant article from the Foreign Policy Association’s 2024 publication is “NATO’s Future,” by Sarwar Kashmeri, and I highly recommend this informative examination of the Alliance’s history, its evolution and expansion, its present and future structure and purpose. A copy of the article can be emailed to you by Jane Malmberg, Library Director: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org
Join the discussion at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, in the Hubbard Meeting Room at the Walpole Town Library. 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
Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes – 6/17/24
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm.
This meeting is being recorded for accuracy of minutes.
Committee members present: Scott Rodenhauser, Diane Harty, Mike Hayes, Marilou Blaine. Selectboard liaison Carolyn Vose, Recreation Department Director Kraig Harlow.
Committee members absent: Annie Ewaskio, Katie Beam
Members of the public: Cindy Hayes
May meeting minutes: Mike motioned, Diane seconded to approve the minutes for May meeting. 3-0 vote in favor. Diane abstained, as she was not present at the May meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pool shading: Carolyn stated that permanent shading structures are needed, and that local contractors should be utilized. Scott will contact Steve Varone.
Lifeguard Staffing and Pool Updates: Pool is fully staffed. Pay rate is $13.50/hour.
Popcorn machine and movie nights: Carolyn stated more publicity for the movie nights is needed- such as Facebook, fliers, signs, sandwich boards. Scott will check on sandwich boards.
Diane declined having popcorn machine at the North Walpole movie nights. NW park receives donations, and the donations are used to purchase drinks and snacks so they are free to the public. Scott will follow up with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Marilou talked about the need for swimming lessons at the pool. Susan Johnson, from the Women of Walpole, volunteered to sponsor lessons and pool memberships for families that are unable to pay. Kraig will check with the principal of the Walpole School for names of families in need.
Scott said the Twin Falls gym is looking for fundraising opportunities.
Halloween Movie Night Idea: This idea was tabled. Weather is a big factor.
Fall Mountain Career Fair: Annie not present to discuss, but Kraig said it went well.
PickleBall Association: This is off the table.
Parking Lot Fence: “It looks like crap” said Scott. The fence is owned by the school ,not the town of Walpole. Scott will attend a Selectboard meeting to discuss further.
Skateboard Park Idea: Annie not here to discuss. The Recreation Committee needs to see numbers, to establish is there if a need/want for the town of Walpole.
Keeping bicycles, skateboards, etc. off the pickle ball and tennis courts: Mike reported there are marks and dings on the pickle ball courts, that are not from sneakers/tennis shoes. The pickle ball courts have just been resurfaced, by volunteers. It was suggested that signs stating that “no roller blades, roller skates, bicycles, scooters” may be a deterrent, as the courts need to be protected from damage. Scott suggested possibility of security cameras, but the subject of enforcement was discussed.
Trash at the park: This has been picked up. Going forward, DeCamp Trucking will do trash removal every Wednesday.
Annie Ewaskio sent an email to Scott regarding skateboards on pickle ball courts. Wondering if this is a possibility. As previously discussed, skateboards and other wheeled type activities are not allowed on the pickle ball and tennis courts; or the basketball court. Carolyn also had an email from Annie, wondering if there is an alternative. Mike suggested closing off the road around the Walpole Common; or using the NW basketball court.
Marilou asked about possibility of a sand box at the pool , for the families with young children.
Rec Soccer: Will start after Labor Day. Games on Saturday mornings 8-12, practices on week nights.
North Walpole Park: Benches have been repaired. The sign needs to be repaired and Chris Kopij volunteered to fix it. The Christmas tree needs to be trimmed. Mike volunteered to do the trimming. Diane is ready for mulching; Kelly Lawn Service will deliver. Some of the NW residents are looking for a fun town activity to be held at the park. Tom Hasselman has volunteered to come with his horses. Diane will pursue with the residents.
Marilou went back to the possibility of using the NW basketball court for skateboard type activities. It was discussed, but it’s a complicated issue, not being sure of the ownership of the court. And it is used for phys.ed. classes at NW school, and many kids in North Walpole still play basketball on the court.
North Walpole Park: Discussion about possibility of a pickle ball court. Carolyn discussed using local contractors, if possible. Diane had a estimate of $22,000-24,000 to replace the volleyball court with a pickle ball court. Long discussion about previous promises for “ free” court to be installed, with donations from local contractors. Carolyn will follow up with Selectboard regarding possible donations of services.
AIM: Marilou said there are now two air conditioners in the town hall. AIM is going very well.
Long term Pickleball : Kraig talked with Gary Clark from Wilson and Lawrence. He is retiring and selling the company, so he is unable to provide an estimate. Gary and Kraig discussed the importance of finding reputable contractors at a time when many new companies are getting involved in pickleball. Kraig has two possible leads: Cape Cod tennis and a business out of Springfield, MA. He will pursue. Mike asked Carolyn if she thought a warrant article for refurbishing the pickleball/tennis courts would be approved by the Selectboard. She said she could not really answer that question. Marilou suggested getting a petition of the Walpole residents that are currently playing pickle ball- to be presented to the Selectboard for the warrant article; and to have a show of pickleball players at the budget hearing for the warrant article.
Park Restroom Facilities: It was suggested that money from revolving fund be used for porta potties. The cost of porta potties was reviewed. Kraig offered a key to the poolhouse, but Carolyn objected, saying “Rules and situations need to be applied to everyone”. Kraig withdrew his offer of a key. Diane moved to have Kraig ask the Selectboard for permission to use money for the porta potties, to be taken from the revolving fund. Marilou seconded. All in favor. Motion passed. He will attend Thursday night’s meeting.
Role of Recreation Committee: Diane brought up the topic of Katie Beam’s absenteeism. She has not attended a meeting. Marilou questioned as to whether the Rec Committee has by-laws, which would address the absenteeism. It is unclear if by-laws exist.
Kraig said she has been sworn in. The committee needs to find out her intentions. Scott will call her to discuss.
Recreation Committee Goals: Marilou brought up topic of sand box and swings at the park.
Next meeting is July 15th
Role of Rec Committee: long discussion regarding revolving fund: what it is, how it is to be used, budget constraints. Complicated issue. Carolyn will help Kraig work with Selectboard about this.
Opening pool earlier for 2025 season: this may come down to a budget issue; as finding lifeguards that are available while school is in session is sometimes difficult.
Pickleball round robin play: Mike and the pickleball players do not want money from the town- they just want to be able to have fun round robin play, clinics, etc. Long discussion as to using town ( Carolyn used the word “borrowing”) property for a non-town sponsored club, which involves non-residents. Carolyn stated Mike would have to go to Selectboard meeting to discuss. More discussion about charging to play pickle ball; or just charge the non-residents.
Mike moved to adjourn meeting. Marilou seconded. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Next meeting: Monday July 15th @ 6:00 pm at Walpole Town Hall.
This meeting did not adhere to the agenda in the order it was presented; thus the minutes are long and disjointed. The meeting was almost two hours long.
Respectfully submitted
Mike Hayes
Walpole Recreation Committee Minutes – 5/17/24
WALPOLE RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MAY 17,2024
Members Present: Scott Rodenhauser, Mike Hayes, Marilou Blaine, Annie Ewaskio, Kraig Harlow(Recreation Department Director)
Members Absent: Katie Beam,Diane Harty; Carolyn Vose, Selectboard Liaison.
Guests: Jon McClaren
Meeting called to order at 6:10 pm
Approval of Minutes: Marilou abstained from voting on the minutes of the April meeting, as she did not attend. Minutes of April meeting approved by a vote of 3-0.
Old Business: Jon McClaren offered to run an adults only swim program. He presented his suggested swim work outs. The times and dates to be determined. Mike moved to accept his proposal, Marilou seconded the motions. All in favor.
Pool shading: Steve Varone had offered to contribute money towards permanent pool shading. Discussion as to use money from revolving fund; warrant article. Scott will talk with Steve for more information.
Pool update: Kraig said 4 lifeguards have been hired so far. Total lifeguards needed are 8-12. He believes this will not be a problem. Stephanie Green is working on pool opening, which is scheduled for June 15th.
Hike to Table Rock: Great sunset hike to Table Rock in North Walpole. 10 hikers. Next hike will be July 27th.
Chairs for Whitcomb Park: Marilou would like to purchase 4 chairs. $31.00 each. She will use the money from AIM. Scott moved to purchase the chairs. Mike seconded. Motion approved 4-0.
Summer Movies: Three different movies will be show. $400.00 each. Marilou will contact the Boy Scout organization in Walpole, to see if they would like to use their popcorn machine to sell popcorn at Movie Nights.
Flag Football, SportsEngine: Flag football is being done through another organization at FMRHS. The Selectboard turned down the proposal of using Sports Engine App.
Short Term Pickle Ball/Tennis courts proposal: The four courts have been painted and are ready to be played on. Discussion about possibility of a divider fence to separate the tennis court from the pickle ball courts. This is tabled for the time being.
North Walpole Plaque: not discussed
Long term Pickle Ball/Tennis courts proposal: Kraig is working on getting a total of 3 estimates to replace the 40 year old tennis/pickle ball courts.
Summer Basketball: Kraig anticipates having 75 players. He is trying to line up indoor courts in case of rain.
NEW BUSINESS: Career Fair May 29th at FMRHS. Annie volunteered to help.
Roller blade/skateboards in park: Annie questioned whether this is a possibility. Kraig said currently there is not an appropriate place for this at the park.
Trash: Trash can next to tennis courts has not been emptied in several months. Kraig will take care of this.
Dogs at park: Dog problems still exist at both parks. Kraig said we need to find out the owners of the dogs.
Rest Rooms: Rest rooms are only available when pool is open. There is no money for porta potties in the budget. Kraig had several ideas, and will work on a solution.
Grass: Grass had been mowed onto the tennis and pickle ball courts, resulting in time spent cleaning by the pickle ball players. Kraig will get this resolved.
Stairs at the park: Shur pac has been delivered to be used on the stairs.
Pickle ball organization: Discussion as to forming a pickle ball organization; funding, etc..
There are still many questions to be answered.
Meeting adjourned ago 7:30 pm. Next meeting date has not been determined.
The Walpolean 
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