2026-09-06 Planning Board Meeting MInutes.pdf
The Planning Board approved the August 6, 2026 minutes; all members present voted in favor. The Board is still awaiting input from Town Counsel regarding the Short Term Rentals draft ordinance. Chief Arquitt presented the Fire Department's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) needs, identifying requirements for vehicle replacement, new turnout gear, air bottles and packs, hose adaptors with locking mechanisms, portable radios, pagers, and additional equipment. Arquitt will prepare a spreadsheet for review. Discussion on increasing the required residential lot size from three to five acres was tabled pending possible State legislative action. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm. The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OBdw9D5B6-20i6m5jaqls94mM2QVASb7/view
Town of Easton, NH Planning Board Meeting Minutes/ Draft August 6, 2026 Planning Board: Ned Cutler (Chair) – Present John Bracken (Vice Chair) - Absent Laura Sabre - Absent Zak Mei - Present Dave Bogdziewicz (SB ex-officio) - Present Kathy Ryan, Secretary - Absent These minutes of the Town of Easton Planning Board have been recorded by the Secretary or substitute. Though believed accurate and correct, they are subject to additions, deletions, and corrections by the Planning Board at the next meeting when the Board votes its final approval of the minutes. These draft minutes are made available at this time to conform with RSA 91:A. Public in Attendance: Chief Jason Arquitt, Easton Fire Department Ned Cutler opened the meeting at 4:00 pm. Minutes: August 6, 2026 Ned Cutler moved and Zak Mei seconded a motion to approve the August 6, 2026 minutes as written. All in favor; none opposed. Passed. Old Business: Short Term Rentals ● Draft ordinance was submitted to Town Counsel and she felt parts of it could create problems. They are going to review case law and get back to us as to what the proper avenue would be. Still waiting for input from Town Counsel before proceeding. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ● Chief Arquitt discussed the Fire Departments long term financial requirements. Some of the issues discussed included: ● Vehicle replacement ● Procurement/replacement of expired turn-out-gear; Expiring air bottles and air packs and department’s required number of each per seat. ● Upgrading the older adaptors to the newer ones that have locking mechanisms so hoses don’t detach from engine when under pressure, serious safety issue. ● Life span of portable radios and pagers. ● Other equipment & hose procurement. Chief Arquitt will being putting a spread sheet together for review. New Business: The Board has a brief discussion on increasing the required lot size from 3 to 5 acres for residential construction. It was decided to table any further discussions for now pending possible State legislative action. Ned Cutler moved to close the meeting at 5:05 pm. Zak Mei seconded. All in favor; none opposed. Passed. Next Planning Board meeting Thursday, October 1,2026 at 4 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ned Cutler, Chair