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 SEABROOK BEACH VILLAGE DISTRICT 
COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 
March 11, 2026 
 
PRESENT:  Ed David, Don Hawkins, George Corde - Commissioners 
 
 
Steve Keaney – Building Inspector 
 
 
 
ABSENT: 
Rick Nardella – Treasurer 
 
 
 
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.  Ed David led the meeting in the pledge of 
Allegiance.   
 
PUBLIC HEARING 
 
Ed David opened the public hearing on the SBVD 2026 Warrant and Budget at 7:05 PM.  Don 
Hawkins read each of the first six articles and reviewed the Budget article #6 in some detail.  He 
noted the only large increase in the budget is the addition of $25,000 to repair beach walkways 
with the spending contingent on the Town contributing an equal amount.  He also said the 
building maintenance budget will be lower by $10,000 due to the quotes for the window project 
coming in lower than originally expected.  
 
Don Hawkins reviewed zoning articles #7 and #8 in detail.  Article 7 would allow multi-dwelling 
development in Zone 2 provided that adequate infrastructure is available to support the 
development.  He explained in 2025 the NH Legislature passed several bills intended to expand 
the mix of affordable housing opportunities in New Hampshire.  HB 631 created a new zoning 
mandate that “requires municipalities to allow multi-family residential development on 
commercially zoned land provided that adequate infrastructure is available to support that 
development.” Article 7 is intended to comply with the NH zoning mandate.   
 
Article 8 will make several changes to the existing ADU section of the SBVD zoning.  The 
changes will allow detached ADUs which are currently prohibited. Each ADU will be provided 
at least one off-street parking space.  Mobile homes, recreational vehicles, sheds, storage 
containers and tiny homes will be prohibited as ADUs. ADUs cannot be converted to a 
condominium or sold through condominium conveyance.  Finally, the maximum size of an ADU 
will be increased from 750 sqft to 950 sqft.  Hawkins said the NH Legislature modified the ADU 
laws to expand the mix of affordable housing opportunities in NH.  HB 577 amends RSA 
674:71-73 by changing some of the requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units.  The SBVD 
zoning changes are intended to comply with the NH ADU requirements. 
 
Ed David asked the public if there were any comments or questions.  There were no none. 
 
Motion to approve the SBVD Budget and Warrant to be voted on at the 2026 SBVD 
Annual Meeting made by:  
 
 
 
Ed David  
Motion seconded by:  
 
 
 
 
Don Hawkins 
The motion passed by voice vote. 
 
The public hearing was closed at 7:35 

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SECRETARY’S REPORT  
 
Minutes of Commissioners Meeting on December 10, 2025 were distributed and reviewed.  
The minutes were approved by voice vote.  
 
TREASURER’S REPORT 
 
Ed David reviewed the December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026 financial reports.  
He said the January and February meetings had been canceled due to a lack of quorum and 
that the activity level for all three months was very low. 
 
2026
February
YTD
Prior YTD
Fee Income
$6,760
$8,510
$16,298
Rental Income
0
1,650
3,100
Total Income
6,760
10,160
19,398
Total Expenses
16,827
23,870
7,455
Net Ordinary Income
-10,067
-13,710
11,943
Total Interest Income
1,942
4,093
4,621
Other Expense
0
0
0
Net Income
-8,125
-9,617
16,564
 
• Total cash in the SBVD checking and saving accounts was $947,394 at the end of 
February 2026 vs. $892,558 at the end of February 2025.   
• The current month’s revenues included $6,760 fee income and $ 0 rental income.    
Expenses were $16,827 which included $13,026 for the window replacement project.   
Interest income for the period was $1,942.  The net loss for the month was $8,125.   
• The commissioners were given the monthly disbursement form and bank statements for 
their review and approval. 
• Ed David told the audience the financial reports were available for review after the 
meeting. 
 
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report: 
 
Ed David  
Motion seconded by:  
 
 
 
Don Hawkins 
The motion passed by voice vote. 
 
BUILDING INSPECTOR’S REPORT      
 
• Steve Keaney said December January and February have been very slow which has given 
him time to clean out some old files.  He has seen a pick-up in the last few days which 
may signal more small projects in the spring. YTD he has issued 26 permits and he 
expects a large project at 203 Atlantic in the coming months.  Housing sales are still very 
slow at the beach which may be related to high interest rates.   
• There are no ZBA cases on the schedule. 

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• There is one PB case scheduled in April for a condo conversion. 
 
Motion to accept Building Inspector Report: 
Don Hawkins 
Motion seconded by:  
 
 
 
George Corde 
The motion passed by voice vote. 
 
OLD BUSINESS     
 
 
• Building Maintenance: 
o Window Replacement:  George Corde reported the window replacement project was 
complete by Kingman Construction and that there were only a few issues scheduling 
around the yoga studio hours.  All agreed they were happy with the work and the 
choice of slider windows.  The commissioners thanked George Corde for 
spearheading the project. 
o Rental Unit water Leak:  George said the plumber couldn’t find any leak in the 
Ground Swell room where the ceiling tiles were damaged and that the area is 
currently dry.  George said he will replace the damaged ceiling tiles before they open 
in the spring. 
o Fire Alarm Panel:  Steve Keaney said the recent alarm was set off by a problem with 
the second phone line.  He contacted the alarm service company and the issue has 
been resolved. 
• Joint meeting with Seabrook BoS:   
o No new meeting has been scheduled with the BoS.  The TM said he is working on 
a plan to repair the Andover Street walkway sometime in early spring. 
• Televised Future meetings:  No activity 
 
NEW BUSINESS   
 
• Beach Signs:  Ed David said he will walk the beach and make a recommendation on 
which signs need to be replaced.       
• Harbor Dredging:  Bill Manzi sent an email saying the Army Corp of Engineers is 
planning to dredge Seabrook/Hampton harbor in the 2028-2029 time frame and is asking 
the Town and SBVD where they want the sand placed.  Steve Keaney recommended the 
sand be spread on the beach north of Hookset Street and if there is any extra sand that it 
be spread from Hookset Street south. This is the plan that was followed the last time the 
harbor was dredged.  The commissioners agreed and Ed David said he would inform Bill 
Manzi. 
 
OTHER BUSINESS      
 
• Annual Meeting:  Hawkins said activities for the SBVD Annual Meeting on April 28, 
2026 were on schedule.  He said a more detailed review of the schedule and work 
assignments will take place at the April 8, 2026 commissioner meeting.  Theresa Kyle 

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said she would not be able to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting to act as Moderator due to 
a recent health issue.  She also said she would be retiring as SBVD Moderator.     
 
Ed David announced the Commissioners would be entering Non-Public Session at 8:00 PM and 
thanked everyone for attending the meeting.   
 
 
 
Motion to enter a Non-Public Session authorized under NH RSA 91-A-3, II. 
 
 
Motion made by: 
 
 
 
 
Ed David 
 
 
Motion seconded by:  
 
 
 
Don Hawkins 
 
 
Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 
 
 
 
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM 
 
 
The next SBVD Commissioners meeting will be Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM in 
the SBVD meeting room.   
 
 
Submitted by, 
 
Don Hawkins