The Walpolean

Selectboard Present:  Peggy L. Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry and Steven Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Richard Kreissle (Manager of Finance); KraigHarlow (Recreation Director); Ben Hoy (Recycling Center Manager); Meghan Hansson (Town Clerk/Tax Collector), Jane Malmberg (Library Director), Mike Symonds (Interim Road Agent), Helen Dalbeck (Hooper Institute Executive Director)

CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer called the staff meeting to order at 5:00 PM in Walpole Town Hall. 

MANAGERS’ DISCUSSION: Mrs. Pschirrer began the meeting with information about the 2024 budget process. The Selectboard will be meeting on September 8^th for the first meeting to discuss the 2024 budget. Departmental budgets are expected to be level funded. Managers can move money between line items but must keep to the same total expense as last year. Managers should start thinking about warrant articles to discuss at the departmental budget meetings in December. There was a discussion regarding encumbering funds for an extra year. 

Mrs. Pschirrer noted that in March 2024, the Town Clerk and Tax Collectors Offices will be separate. There will be a new budget line for the tax collector.  There was discussion about posting costs to the appropriate expense line to provide accurate expense figures.  Mr. Dalessio said that on September 8^th, the Selectboard creates a baseline budget by reviewing healthcare, insurance, heating, and other non-discretionary costs. Mrs. Pschirrer commented that department managers receive monthly budget reports from Mr. Kreissle and they should be reviewed.  Mrs. Pschirrer introduced Mike Symonds, the interim road agent. Several department managers introduced themselves to Mr. Symonds.

At 5:20 PM, Mrs. Pschirrer began her presentation on listening. There was an interactive session between managers at the end of the session. 

Chief Sanctuary, who was delayed due to a meeting conflict, entered the meeting. He gave statistics regarding driving under the influence (DUI). Also, there have been stalking incidents with electronic air tag devices being placed on vehicles. Chief Sanctuary thanked the Highway Department for removing vines from the police station sign on Church Street. 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer voiced her gratitude to those in attendance and called the meeting adjourned at 5:59 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

AUGUST 17, 2023

Selectboard Present:  Peggy Pschirrer, Chair; Cheryl Mayberry; Steve Dalessio

Staff Present: Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 5:28 PM. She introduced herself, Peggy Pschirrer, Selectboard Chair, Cheryl Mayberry, Steve Dalessio and Sarah Downing, Manager of Administration.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Accounts Payable totaling $122, 988.51 for checks issued on 8/18/23. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The A/P included a $32,160.14 payment to the NH Retirement System.

PAYROLL:

Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Payroll Register totaling $32,577.04 dated 8/18/23 and the 941 Payroll Tax Transfer of $6,820.81.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – August 10, 2023:   Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of August 10, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

In reference to the August 10^th minutes, Mrs. Pschirrer and Ms. Mayberry noted that the actual difference between the 2023 and 2024 Highway Block Grant was a reduction of $4,647.00.

SELECTBOARD NON-PUBLIC SESSION – August 10, 2023:  Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Minutes of the Selectboard Non-Public Session of August 10, 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 to the chair’s attention the following committee reports:

     • Conservation Commission Meeting – August 7, 2023

     •  Planning Board Meeting – August 8, 2023   

Mrs. Pschirrer acknowledged these minutes. 

TIMBER TAX WARRANT and CERTIFICATION OF YIELD TAXES

Op# 23-461-04, Map and Lot# 013-053-001: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the Timber Tax Warrant and Certification of Yield Tax for Op# 23-461-04, Map and Lot# 013-053-000 for $2,199.06. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

REFUND

Map and Lot# 014-011-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to a property tax refund for Map and Lot# 014-011-000 for $14.85. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved. The refund was due to an overpayment of the payoff at the real estate closing.

DEMOLITION & BUILDING PERMITS:

Building 2023-27, Map and Lot# 010-044-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the building permit for 2023-27, Map and Lot# 010-044-000 to construct a 20’ x 8’ entry and storage shed. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Demolition 2023-28, Map and Lot# 011-006-000: Mr. Dalessio moved to approve the demolition permit for 2023-28, Map and Lot# 011-006-000 to remove a section of the home and the attached garage. Seconded by Ms. Mayberry. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Repainting Crosswalk on Church Street:  Mr. Dalessio reported that the sidewalk in front of the North Walpole Library that crosses Church Street would be painted next week by the Highway Department. 

Former Brownfields Site-New Parking Lot: Mrs. Pschirrer stated that the installation of the new EV charging stations is delayed due to the lack of electric panels. The parking lots have been striped.

NEW BUSINESS:

Office of Highway Safety Grant Agreement:  Ms. Mayberry moved to have the Selectboard chair sign the Office of Highway Safety Grant Agreement. Mr. Dalessio seconded. Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, andMrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

2024 Planning and Land Use Manuals: The Selectboard Office will order 4 manuals from SWRPC.

Town Hall Exterior Wall Repairs and Painting: The Selectboard was in favor of obtaining quotes for fiber cement siding for the west and north sides of the Town Hall due to high moisture levels. Painting quotes for each side are also being requested from contractors.

Harassment Awareness Training: The question of whether to conduct in-person or online harassment training was put forth to the Board. The Board asked that the new online training module from Primex be evaluated.

HOOPER TRUSTEES:  

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into the Hooper Trustees meeting at 6:52 PM. Mr. Dalessio seconded. With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM.

NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c):  

Mr. Dalessio moved to enter into Non-Public Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (a) (c) at 7:00 PM. Mr. Mayberry seconded. With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry, and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:33 PM.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Downing, Recording Secretary Pro Tempore