Selectboard Present: Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry and Steve Dalessio
Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration; Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary; Michael Rau, Road Agent (via phone)
Others Present: Paul Looney
CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM. She introduced the Selectboard, Recording Secretary, and Manager of Administration.
PAYROLL:
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $31,602.58 dated 6/30/2023 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,683.44. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 22, 2023: Mrs. Pschirrer noted a correction in the meeting minutes of June 22, 2023. Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 22, 2023, as amended. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – June 22, 2023: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the amended Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of June 22, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The minutes are to remain sealed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr. Dalessio brought attention to:
• Planning Board Meeting- May 9, 2023
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting- May 3, 2023
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting- May 23, 2023
• North Walpole Commissioners Meeting- June 6, 2023
Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these reports.
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT:
Map and Lot#012-067-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the property tax abatement for Map and Lot# 012-067-000 to correct a current use issue on a recently logged parcel. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
Trees on the Common: Mrs. Pschirrer noted that Mr. Chioffi had stated he would be present at tonight’s meeting. She noted an article in the Clarion written by Mr. Boas.
Fuel Contracts: Mrs. Pschirrer spoke about the previous five town meeting she attended with Ms. Mayberry wherein fuel quotes were presented by Lou Beam of Acworth. Mrs. Pschirrer reviewed the price quotes for oil, propane and diesel. Mr. Rau called into the Selectboard meeting to discuss the diesel fuel quote. Mrs. Pschirrer reviewed the discussion from the five-town meeting with Mr. Rau. Mrs. Pschirrer commented that no company would give a fixed price on diesel. Mr. Rau reviewed the diesel contract presented and identified the lack of “winter blend” for the diesel as concerning; as the winter blend was necessary during colder temperatures. Mrs. Pschirrer asked how long 10,000 gallons would last, since this was the listed amount in the proposed contract. Mr. Rau responded with six to seven months. Mr. Rau commented that the present Town diesel tank should also be considered, because if the company will not deliver into this tank, the Town will be responsible for its removal.
Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the three fuel contracts, on the condition that the diesel fuel supplied is a winter blend, and subject to using the existing Town tank. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
Community Power: Mr. Looney discussed a letter received by Liberty Utilities. He stated that other Towns that are serviced by Liberty Utilities are not having the same problems. He stated that the previous Tuesday CPCNH held a meeting to recommend rates from 8/1/23 to 1/31/24. Mr. Looney stated that utility companies are pushing back on providing the metering data by saying they cannot afford to do this. Discussion was held on the recent history of utility companies charging rates. Mr. Looney stated that further discussions about putting solar panels on the Recycling Center roof will be forthcoming.
New Town Website: Mrs. Pschirrer commented on the development of the Town website. The Selectboard about alterations on the website that will be forwarded on to the website developer. Mr. Dalessio spoke to the home page being busy. Mrs. Pschirrer stated she would convey the Selectboard’s feedback to Mrs. Gohl.
Old North Main Street Closure for Tree Removal: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the person working on a tree removal on Old North Main Street requested that he begin work at 8:00 AM because of the size of the tree. Consensus of the Selectboard was reached to approve this request, and Mrs. Downing was instructed to convey this message.
Dredge and Fill Wetland Permit Notice for Rail Trail: Mrs. Pschirrer spoke to the receipt of the dredge and fill wetland permit notice for the rail trail.
Pending Further Action: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that they ran out of stone pavers at the Brownfields site. She received a message that the paving blocks could have been stolen. Mrs. Pschirrer stated after reviewing the situation, it was determined that it was not a theft but a miscalculation of materials.
NEW BUSINESS:
Cemetery Deed: Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the cemetery deed for Lot#E743 and #E744. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
USGS Groundwater Survey: Mr. Dalessio moved to allow the chair permission to sign documentation to allow USGS to collect shallow soil and groundwater from Map# 007-007-000. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
Landfill Monitoring Report: Mrs. Pschirrer brought attention to a recent report received on the landfill.
Rescue Inc. Service Update: Mrs. Pschirrer spoke in response to the notice received stating that the 90-day service period for paramedic intercept services ends 6/30/2023.
NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c):
Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 7:38 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.
The meeting reconvened at 8:14 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jordan Cannon, Recording Secretary
The Walpolean 
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