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SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
TOWN OF GILMANTON
503 Province Rd, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Ph: (603) 267-6700 Fax: (603) 267-6701
Website: www,@ilmantonnh4,ov
Board of Selectmen
 Meeting
August 20, 2026 - Academy
 Building
 - 503 Province
 Rd - 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEETING MINUTES-
 The following
 list are public and non-public minutes that require review and approval.
1. 
07-20-2026-PublicandNon-PublicMinutes
CONSENT AGENDA
 - Consent agenda items are routine, non-controversial
 items for approval.
2. 
Judy & Stephen
 Hopkins
 - Gift for Town, acknowledgement
3. 
Pa - Lakes Region Computer
 - S3,975, for desktop
 computer
 replacements for Police Department and Highway
4. 
State of New Hampshire
 - Highway
 Block Grant, S49,408.87,
 acknowledgement
5. 
Community
 Development
Appointment
 - Grace Sisti, Zoning Board of Adjustment
Intent
 to Cut
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415-045
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415-047
Yield Tax & Warrants
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414-041,5228.22
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403-026,Sl,487.47
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414-043,9220.68
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113-029,!5541.42
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421-003,SO
Class VI Road Waiver
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409-041
NEW BUSINESS- New business category indudes items of business that have not been previously discussed or acted upon
6. 
CrystalLakePark-Requesttoupgradeexistingcourtandcreateadditionalcourt(s).BudYoungwj//bepresent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
 - 6:30 p.m.
The public is welcome
 to submit
 questions
 or comments
 via email to the Town Administrator by Tuesday before the
meeting
 or attend
 in public. 
Time is subject
 to change per the Board's discretion
SELECTBOARD
 ITEMS, FYIs, ACTION ITEM UPDATES, & OTHER TOPICS
7. 
Department
 Head Update(s)
8. 
FYI - Crystal Lake Park Events
NON-PUBLIC
 SESSION
9, 
Nap-PaBlic
 RSA 9i-A,:3 (h) - Fire Department
 Hire
RSA 91-A:3, II(b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
10. Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3 (c) - Highway
 & Department
 Discussions
RSA 91-A:3, II(c) Matters
 which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely
 the reputation of any person,
other than a member
 of this board, unless such person requests
 an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to

BOARD
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include any application
 for assistance or tax abatement
 or waiver of a fee, fine or other levy, if based on inability to
pay or poverty of the applicant.
11. 
Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3 (l) - Legal
RSA 91-A:3, Il) allows a public body to enter non-public
 session to consider advice received from legal counsel,
either orally, in writing, even if legal counsel is not present.
Outstanding
 Items
o 
Develop a draft policy for charging outside organizations
 for the use of town facilities - Current Policy will
be updated, and draft will move forward at a future meeting. A new facility usage form will also be created.
o 
IT Policy
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Vehicle Maintenance
 Policy
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Private Road Policy

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SEIECTMEN'S OFFICE
TOWN OF GIIMANTON
503 Province Rd, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Ph: (603) 267-6700 Fax: (603) 267-6701
Website: www.@ilmantonnh.orz
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Board of Selectmen
 Meeting
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July 20, 2026 - Academy
 Building
 - 6:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Audio Link: https://www.gilmantonnh.org/board-selectmen/pages/meeting-audio
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MinutescreatedwithpartialAl
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Present:
 Chairman
 Meredith
 Kelley, Vice Chairman
 Brian Forst, Selectman
 Parker Hoffacker,
 Town Administrator
Heather
 Carpenter,
 Finance Administrator
 Lauraine Paquin, Administrative
 Assistance
 Amanda
 Davis, Fire Chief Joe
Hempel, Police Chief Matthew Currier, Road Agent Isaac Morse, Town Clerk/Tax Collector Elise Smith
Public: Anne Kirby, Ray Daigle, Cathy Bowler, Douglas Bowler, Mark Sisti, Kevin Crowley,
 Jonathan
 Field, George
Roberts, Claudia Ferber, David Ferber, Tom Smither
 IV, Joeseph Haas, Colleen Harkey, Richard Harkey, Janet
Breton
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Approval
 of Meeting
 Minutes
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06-01-2026
Approved
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Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman
 Kelley and second by Vice Chairman
 Forst, it was voted to approve
 the Non-
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Public Minutes from 06-01-2026 (2-0) Selectman Hoffacker, abstained.
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06-15-2026-Themeetingminuteswerereviewed.
 
ItwasnotedthatChairmanKelleywasabsentfromthat
meeting
 and Vice Chairman
 Forst conducted
 the meeting.
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Motion:
 On a motion by Vice Chairman
 Forst and seconded
 by Selectman
 Hoffacker,
 it was voted to approve
 the
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minutes
 from 06-15-2026
 (2-0) Chairman
 Kelley, abstained.
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Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman
 Kelley and seconded
 by Vice Chairman
 Forst, it was voted to approve
 the minutes
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from 07-06-2026 (2-0) Selectman Hoffacker, abstained.
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07-10-2026-ThisNon-PublicmeetingwasheldtoreviewahirefortheHighwayDepartment.
 
Itwasnoted
that Chairman Kelley was absent from that meeting
 and Vice Chairman
 Forst conducted
 the meeting.
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Motion:
 
On a motion by Vice Chairman
 Forst and seconded
 by Selectman
 Hoffacker,
 it was voted to approve
 the
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minutes from 07-10-2026 (2-0), Chairman Kelle5t, abstained.
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Consent
 Agenda
Oaths of Office
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The Board reviewed
 the following
 oath of office for ballot clerk and inspector,
 each for a term of two years:
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CindyAndrade(2-yearterm)
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Melissa Beal (2-year term)
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Kathleen Brooks (2-year term)
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Deb Fletcher (2-year
 term)
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Michelle
 Heyman (2-year term)
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Edward Kirk (2-year term)
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Ashley Page (2-year term)
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Grace Sisti (2-year term)
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Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman
 Kelley and seconded
 by Vice Chairman
 Forst, a motion was made to accept al!
listed oaths of office. (3-0)
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Community
 Development
The Board discussed the recommendations
 concerning
 credits and exemptions.
Board Consensus: This matter
 was tabled for return to it at the end of the meeting.
New Business
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CommunityFeedbackonRiskyTreesandUtilityPoleAdvertisement
The Board received an update on limited public feedback
 to the survey concerning
 risky trees and utility pokes. The
survey had been posted on social media and the website
 and included
 a QR code and an alternative
 method
 of
response
 without
 using the QR code. 
Residents were asked to provide
 specific location
 for hazardous
 trees and
utiiity pokes, but the survey received !imited participation
 despite multiple
 social media postings,
It was reported
 that the utility company
 had responded
 and requested
 more specific locations
 if further
 assistance
was requested.
 Generai references
 to poles without
 identifying
 the road or location
 were noted as insufficient
 for
follow-up.
Feedback
 concerning
 risky trees identified
 some locations,
 but additional
 location
 information
 was requested
 to
support
 planning,
 budgeting,
 and potential
 work by ArborTech
 or another
 company.
 
The Board discussed
maintaining
 a more proactive
 approach
 to the hazardous
 tree work.
The Board discussed utility and property-owner
 responsibilities
 for trees near utiiity
 lines, including
 a reported
dead ash tree near a power line. It was stated that utility response
 may depend on the risk to utility infrastructure
and customer
 impacts. The town right-of-way
 and the need for continued
 hazardous-tree
 maintenance
 were also
discussed.
The Board agreed to reissue the survey one additional
 time, and the results were reviewed
 once more data is
collected.
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Town Clerk/Tax Colledor Fee Proposal
Elise Smith, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, presented proposed fee changes for public hearing consideration.
The proposal
 included
 an additiona!
 dollar per dog license. It was reported
 that over 150 calls were made for the
civil forfeitures,
 with 20 dogs stiil outstanding.
 It was also reported
 that an RSA update in July requires
 a S6.50
puppy fee, including an additional S2 charge.
Also presented
 was another
 proposal
 for transportation
 stickers. The proposal
 was not intended
 to take effect in
2026. The proposed
 fee wou!d be in 2027 with stickers increasing
 to S6.25 and would increase to the full S12.50 in
2028. !t was reported
 that S418 was coilected
 for transfer
 station stickers during the prior year and approximately
51,020 had been collected during the current year. Sticker costs were reported as Sl,700 for stickers covering
2026, 2027, and 2028, or approximately 5850 per year.
It was noted that two transportation
 stickers had been free during Elise's tenure,
 with additional
 stickers charged
at one dollar. The proposed
 phased increase was described
 as an approach
 to move toward
 having users pay for
the services they use.
Marriage
 ceremony
 fees were also included
 among the items proposed
 for public hearing
 consideration.
Motion:
 
On a motion by Chairman
 Kelley and seconded
 by Selectman
 Hoffacker,
 it was voted to approve
 the Town
Clerk/Tax Collector's proposal to hold a public hearing on fee consideration. 
(3-0)
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Public Comment
 (6:20 p.m.)
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CathyBowler,ofl28CrystalLakeRoadandformerchairoftheCIPcommittee,requestedthattheCIP
make a presentation.
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Chairman
 Kelley stated that the Capital Improvement
 Plan Committee
 could not present
 their report for a
presentation
 at this meeting.
Cathy Bowler submitted
 the report, and the report
 edits into the meeting
 minutes.
 She stated that the
report
 had been delivered
 to the town administrator's
 office on the prior Thursday
 for distribution
 to
Board members.
Cathy Bowler stated that the report was prepared
 after a year of difficult,
 unbiased,
 independent
 review
of capital assets in Gilmanton,
 New Hampshire,
 and cited 489 residents
 voted for the cornmittee
 and
deserve to read the report. 
She requested
 the Board review the report without
 judgement
 of anyone
who served on the committee.
It was stated the report was not an easy read, but it is necessary
 to have change in Gilmanton,
 or the
Town continues
 as it is, which would result in unfunded
 and diminishing
 assets for services.
Voters approve
 reserves as demonstrated
 from warrant
 articles and are not looking
 for large tax
implications.
 They would rather steadily
 fund capita! needs for replacements
 of existing
 assets.
She reported
 S13,157,000 in capital needs over the next six years and stated that 52,131,000 in 2027
needs had been identified
 as priority
 one by all committee
 members
 and discussed
 with all Board of
Selectmen
 who served on the committee.
Chairman
 Kelley stated for clarity of the record that not all Board of Selectmen
 members
 approved
 exactly
what was presented.
 
Each member
 of the Selectboard
 served on the Capital Improvement
 Plan
Committee
 for small window
 of time.
Cathy Bowler also referenced
 grant opportunities,
 including
 an example
 of 5110,000 in funding for a
cruiser received by another
 town.
Chairman
 Kelley stated that the report
 had not been approved
 by the Board and that it would not discuss
the report's
 specific contents
 during the public comment
 period.
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Janet Breton of Geddes Road reported
 that mail delivery
 had been discontinued
 because of conditions
near her mailbox.
 She stated that her mailbox
 had been in the same location
 for 36 years and described
erosion and drainage
 conditions
 near a ditch and a neighboring
 pond. She requested
 assistance
 to restore
mail delivery.
Town Administrator
 Heather Carpenter
 reported
 that the road agent had inspected
 the location
 during
the prior week and had communicated
 by email. The road agent will contact
 the post office to obtain
additional
 information
 concerning
 the delivery
 issue, including
 whether
 mailbox
 height or another
condition
 affected
 delivery,
 and to get a first-hand
 account
 from the mail carrier.
Janet Breton stated that the ditch needs to be filled with rip rap, because the road is washing
 into the
neighbor's
 pond. 
She explained
 this has been happening
 for years, but now it's dangerous
 for the postal
service. 
She does not have another
 location
 to put her mailbox. She stated this is an erosion problem
that has been happening
 for years and never addressed.
Town Administrator
 Heather Carpenter
 discussed
 highway
 staffing
 leveis, competing
 road priorities,
 the
road agent's responsibility
 to inspect reported
 issues, and the need to address work based on priority.
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Ann Kirby stated that she had joined the CIP committee
 near the end of its work and requested
 that the
Board read the report
 in its entirety
 even if the information
 is out of the purview
 of the committee.
 She
stated that the report contained
 information
 relevant
 to the town and commented
 on volunteer
participation
 and committee
 communications.
Chairman
 Kelley stated that the report
 had been distributed
 promptly
 by staff and that review had
aready
 begun. 
She reiterated
 that the CIP committee
 was numerous
 times that there was a deadline.
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Heather
 Carpenter,
 speaking as herself
 and not as the Town Administrator,
 provided
 public comment
regarding
 the CIP report and the committee's
 process, including
 concerns
 about the report's
 statements
concerning
 town operations,
 department
 heads, and the Board. She agreed that there may be some
factual information
 in the CIP packet presented,
 but she took offense with house the committee
 treated
her, her staff, the Department
 Heads, and the Se!ectboard.
 
TA Carpenter
 stated that the town has
worked
 to improve
 transparency.
 
She believes that the committee
 represented
 themselves
 negatively
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almost every public meeting and inappropriately
 talked to each of the Department
 Heads about what
they have not done, what they cannot do, and what they need training on, when no training was offered.
No direction was given. There is a CIP that the Town has had since 2013 that just needed updating. She
stated that she was an advocate for the committee,
 but they came in with an agenda and then decided
that the Town was the probiem. She stated that the Town staff is present every day for the public service
of the community
 and they committee
 does not respect the work that the Town does. She noted the
inappropriate
 dialogue for a public meeting. 
It was difficult knowing the good nature the committee
 had
intended the report to be, but it read that committee
 did all the work and the Town does nothing. She
stated the committee
 just needed to work in support of what the Town is working towards.
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Joe Haas stated that he found out under Artic!e 8, you have to be a current taxpayer. 
He thought RSA
508:4, that if in three years of the event it is considered current. 
But according to what he found out it
was not. 
He came in today and paid his taxes, so he is current. 
He is arguing the local education tax that
has downshifted
 from the DRA un!awfully.
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George Roberts, a representative
 of the First Congregational
 Society of Gilmanton,
 known locally as Smith
Meeting House, raised concerns regarding potential utility lines on a Class 6 road. 
George requested that
the Board hold a public hearing concerning
 the layout of utilities if a request for utility lines is submitted.
Chairman Kelley stated that it would need to review and research its authority
 and the appiicable rules
and regulations concerning
 utility installation
 and public hearings.
George commented
 on historic planning for connections
 between state highways. The resident requested
that the town consider completing
 the previously
 discussed infrastructure
 work and stated that traffic
conditions
 on Meetinghouse
 Road should be evaluated.
Chairman Kelley stated that historical planning information
 would require research.
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Colleen Harkey, CIP Vice Chair, stated that CIP committee
 members had not acted as a DOGE committee.
She mentioned
 that DOGE was mentioned
 as part of a "flippant"
 conversation,
 and it is not true. She
referenced documents
 and communications
 concerning
 the collection of the committee's
 work, including
a May 19, 2025, letter from former Chairman Josh Mann and communications
 concerning
 information
requested from town departments
 and the school district. She commented
 that a lot of the statements
made in the meetings were false, especially pertaining
 to the gathering ofinformation,
 and the comments
have been queued to discredit the committee.
 
If the Selectboard
 does not decide to use the packet
provided by the CIP committee,
 then it can be a pubiic document
 and let the resident decide, because the
residents want to see it, and the numbers wiil tell the truth.
Chairman Kelley stated there is nothing being hidden.
Colleen stated the rules and procedure
 voted to approve the rules and procedure
 for the CIP committee,
but it was not approved by the Selectboard,
 because they disagreed with some things listed in the
document.
Chairman Kelley stated that the CIP members were consistently
 working outside of their purview.
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Mark Sisti of Geddes Road stated that he was a committee
 member, school district moderator,
 and town
moderator.
 He stated that the report was intended to identify future capital and infrastructure
 needs,
support planning, and reduce abrupt budget impacts. He requested that the Selectboard
 read the report
and consider its information,
 and it's a lot better to be proactive then reactive.
* 
Tom Smithers IV of 140 Franklin Road asked about transfer station operations
 during high-volume
periods, the condition
 of a John Deere backhoe, cardboard handling, and overflow
 conditions
 near the
compactors.
Transfer Station Manager, Alex DeCoste reported that recent overflow
 occurred during high-volume
periods when cardboard
 was not broken down or was piaced in a compactor
 rather than the single-
stream recycling area. The one compactor
 had been temporarily
 closed to remove accumulated
 material
and that the facility had not closed because of capacity since implementation
 of the current single-stream
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process.
He reported
 that cardboard
 was no longer being baled because the ba!er was broken. It was stated that
the cost of repair and annual operation
 was not supported
 by revenue
 from the baler, and that a 54,500
knife had been installed
 shortly
 before the baler failed.
Alex DeCoste stated that single-stream
 material
 was loaded separately
 and compacted
 with a skid steer to
increase capacity.
 The John Deere backhoe was reported
 to be a 2004 machine with more than 7,000
hours and multiple
 mechanicai
 issues, including
 hydraulic
 leaks, seais, hoses, tires, and winter-operating
concerns.
 It was stated that continued
 repairs were not considered
 feasible.
It was reported
 that grant opportunities
 were being explored
 for equipment
 needs.
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David Ferber of 6 Willow
 Ave, a commissioner
 of Sawyer Lake Village District,
 reported
 that the district had
delivered a 530,000 check in mid-April
 for its dam capital reserve fund and that, to his knowledge, the funds had
not yet been deposited.
 He stated that several efforts had been made to contact
 the trustees
 and that the district
had lost approximately
 three months
 of interest.
The Board stated that the passing of Fred Buchholz had created
 disruption
 in access to accounts
 and had affected
multiple
 projects.
 The Board stated that it was aware of the matter
 and that work was proceeding
 to address the
account
 access issues.
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Chairman
 Kelley stated the Selectboard
 would be moving into Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3 (c). No motion was captured.
Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3(c)
 -Deeds
RSA 91-A:3, II(c) Matters
 which, if discussed
 in public, would likely affect adversely
 the reputation
 of any person,
other than a member
 of this board, unless such person requests
 an opeq meeting. 
This exemption
 shall extend to
include
 any application
 for assistance
 or tax abatement
 or waiver
 of a fee, fine or other levy, if based on inability
 to
pay or poverty
 of the applicant.
Chairman
 Kelley stated the Selectboard
 came out of Non-Pubiic
 RSA 91-A:3(c)
 and are moving
 into Non-Pubic
 RSA
91A:3(1). No motion captured.
Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3 (I) - Legal
RSA 91-A:3, II(l) allows a public body to enter non-public
 session to consider
 advice received from legal counsel,
either orally, in writing,
 even if legal counsel is not present.
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Chairman
 Kelley stated the Selectboard
 came out of Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3(1). 
No motion
 WOS captured.
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Chairman
 Kelley stated the Selectboard
 came out of Non-Public
 RSA 91-A:3(1) and the minutes
 will be sealed. No
motion
 was captured.
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Consent
 Agenda (Cont.)
Community
 Development
Taxing Exemptions
 and Timber
 Tax
The Selectboard
 reviewed
 an elderly
 exemption
 and also reviewed
 timber
 tax information.
Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman
 Kelley and seconded
 by Selectman
 Hoffacker,
 it was voted to approve
 131-069
in the amount of 9500. (3-0)
Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman
 Keliey and seconded
 by Selectman
 Hoffacker,
 it was voted to deny 413-073 for
the elderly
 exemption.
 (3-0)
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Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman Kelley and seconded by Selectman Hoffacker, it was voted to approve 423-056
in the amount of S754.43. (3-0)
Motion:
 On a motion by Chairman Ke!ley and seconded by Selectman Hoffacker, it was voted to approve 415-033
in the amount of 6270.81. (3-0)
Capital Improvement
 Program Discussion
The Selectboard
 discussed the role of a CIP advisory group, the relationship
 between the CIP process and
department
 heads, and the use of capital planning to support budgeting
 and taxpayers.
It was stated that department
 heads provide requests and that the CIP process should consider those requests
together
 with other town funding needs, the availability
 of funds, and the timing of capital needs. Participants
discussed whether
 a proposed expenditure
 could reasonably be scheduled over multiple years or should be
addressed sooner because of an emergency.
The Selectboard
 discussed prior planning board work on capital planning and the transition
 to a separate
committee.
 It was stated that earlier work had progressed substantially
 and that later work involved reviewing
actuai numbers supplied by departments
 and considering
 infiation. They discussed the difficulty
 in forecasting
 and
adding the cost of inflation.
The Selectboard
 discussed the effect of inflation and other market conditions
 on operating
 budgets, and it was
stated that departments
 should provide their needs and price points and that the process should not replace
departmental
 judgment
 regarding those needs.
The Selectboard
 stated that department
 heads are responsible
 for operating
 their departments
 and that the role
of the committee
 is advisory.
Action Items
* 
Reissue the risky trees and utility pole survey one additional
 time and review the resulting feedback.
* 
Road Agent, Isaac Morse will contact the post office regarding mai! delivery conditions
 on Geddes Road
and obtain information
 from the mail carrier.
* 
Review authority
 and applicable rules concerning
 utility instal!ation
 and a potential public hearing for
Passage Hill Road.
Motion: On a motion by Chairman Kelley and seconded by Selectman Hoffacker, it was voted to adjourn. (3-0)
Adjournment
 (8:30 p.m.)
Respectfully
 Submitted,
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Amanda Davis, Administrative
 ASsistant
Vice Chairman Brian Forst
Selectman Parker Hoffacker
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Memo
To: Board of Selectmen
From: Bre Daigneault,
 Community
 Development
 Director
Cc: Heather
 Carpenter,
 Town Administrator
Date: August 4, 2026
Subject:
 Overview
 of Items for Meeting
Appointment
Grace Sisti, Zoning Board of Adjustment
Members
 have reviewed
 the request
 For appointment.
 
Chair Hackett
 and Vice Chair
Abbott
 both recommend
 the Selectmen
 appoint
 Ms. Sisti to the currently
 unfilled seat.
Intent to Cut
Estimated
 amount
 of timber
 to be cut.
> 
415-045
 & 047
> 
406-003
 & 004
Yield Tax & Warrants
A yield tax (or timber tax) is a I 0% tax on the value of timber harvested.
 
The
stumpage
 values utilized to create the tax are provided
 bi-annually
 from the DRA
Timber
 Dept. 
property
 owners
 along with their loggers
 will submit
 an Intent to Cut
(form PA-7) prior to logging. 
A Report of Cut (form PA-8), listing the actual amount
of timber cut, must be filed within 60 days of completion
 of the cut or by May 15th.
The warrant
 allows the tax collector
 to collect
 the tax.
> 
414-041-$228.22
> 
403-026-$1,487.47
> 
414-043-
 $220.68
> 
113-029-$541.42
> 
421-003-
 $0 (no cut took place)
Class VI Road Waiver- 53 Donovan
 Rd
Pursuant
 RSA 674:41 and as of July 1, 2026, a building permit can be issued to a
property
 fronting a Class Vl road under the Following criteria:
(c) Is a class Vl highway,
 provided
 that the applicant:
(1) Signs a {iabiiity waiver
 acknow{edging
 that the:
(A) Municipality
 shall not maintain
 the highway
 nor provide
 any services
 to any rot
accessible
 by the highway;
(B) Municipality
 shall not accept
 any responsibility
 for losses or damages
 caused
 by
a lack of services;
 and
(C) Responsibility
 for such services
 falls sorely on the applicant;
 and
(2) Prior to the issuance
 of a building
 permit, produces
 evidence
 that this waiver has
been recorded
 in the county
 register
 of deeds; and
(3) Prior to the issuance
 of a building
 permit, proves
 the lot and any buildings
thereon
 are insurable;

To Whom It May Concern:
Let this serve as my letter of interest
 for a position
 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
I believe that it is important
 that this board act as a full board because it is a board that
makes decisions
 that can affect the future of this town. That is why I am seeking a position
on the ZBA.
When granting
 variances
 and exemptions
 it is important
 to remember
 that any decision
 the
board makes not only affects the current
 property
 owner and abutters,
 but will affect the
lives of future owners and abutters.
 As our town becomes
 more populated
 and that
population
 becomes more dense these decisions
 made by the ZBA become
 more and more
important.
 As I have grown up in this town and lived here most of my life I am very familiar
with the substantial
 growth
 seen over the years. As we grow we need to keep in mind the
things that make Gilmanton
 the town that it is and we especially
 need to keep that in mind
for things like zoning variances
 and exemptions.
Thank you for your consideration.
 I very much look forward
 to serving with my felow
 board
members
 to help shape Gilmanton
 for future generations.
Sincerely,
Grace L. Sisti
Gilmanton
 Iron Works, NH

TOWN OF GILMANTON,
By Its Board of Selectmen
Dated:
BY:
Meredith Kelley, Se!ectman,
 Chair
Dated:
BY:
Brian Forst, Selectman
Dated:
BY:
Parker Hoffacker,
 Selectman
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
COUNTY
 OF BELKNAP
This instrument
 was acknowledged
 before me this 
day of
by Meredith
 Kelley, Brian Forst, and Parker Hoffacker
 as Selectmen
 for the
Town of Gilmanton.
Notary Public/Justice
 of the Peace
My commission
 expires:
Page 4 of 4

NEW BUSINESS

July 28, 2026
To the Gilmanton
 Board of Selectmen,
We respectfully
 request a meeting with the Board of Selectman
 to discuss the
potential
 to upgrade
 the existing pickleball
 court or create 1 or 2 new courts at
Crystal Lake Park. The existing court is well used and enjoyed by many.
The existing court is badly cracked
 and it is in need of repairs. We will
investigate
 funding sources including
 Federal grants and private donations. We
do not anticipate
 seeking town funding.
The pickleball
 court increases
 the park usage and in doing so emphasizes
 our
park as a gathering
 space for the community.
Respectfully
 submitted
 by

PUBLIC
 COMMENT
The public
 is encouraged
 to attend all public
 meetings and participate
 in
the public comment portion of the meeting. 
This is an opportunity for
members of the public to speak directly to their elected officials.
Please check the website for dates and time of other Governmental
Board
 Meetings
 that you have an interest in.
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SELECTBOARD
 ITEMS,
 FYIS, AND OTHER
 UPDATES

EOM Reporting
 July 1-28, 2026
Calls for Service
462
Arrests
7
Incidents
9
Accidents
6
Motor
 Vehicle Stops
Warrants
192
I
Motor
 Vehicle Stops
29%
Accidents
lncidents
Arrests
Calls for Service
68%
CRUISER MAINT:
TRAINING:
CPR/AED
3 Yr Phy Fitness Test Instructor
 Recert
interviewing
 Skills for Managers:
 Conducting
 an interview
Use of Force
Low Light Shooting
Rifle & Pistol Qualifications
ALI
603
602
All Offc.
All Offc.
All Offc.
OTHER:

Amanda
 Davis
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Matt Currier
Wednesday,
 July 29, 2026 12:28 PM
Amanda Davis
Heather Carpenter; Rhiannon Fee
PD July
doc02903020260729l23312.pdf
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Official News and Notices- On Saturday August 22nd, GPD will be hosting a "CUPS & CONES with COPS" event
for the community
 to come meet the members
 of the department.
 This is a free event that we hope will bring residents
out to meet the team that serves the community!
[? 
Safety/ Emergency
 Alerts- Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are growing in popularity,
 but their use is linked to a sharp
rise in injuries, fires, and safety hazards - riders and communities
 must take proactive
 steps to reduce risks. High
speeds: Some e-bikes can exceed 20-37 mph, reducing reaction time and increasing collision risk. Battery fires: Lithium-
ion batteries
 can ignite unexpectedly,
 especially
 if exposed to water or debris. Please ride responsibly;
 Follow local laws:
Check if your e-bike is classified as a bicycle, moped, or motor vehicle, and adhere to speed, age, and helmet rules! Wear
a helmet certified
 for your e-bike's speed - standard CPSC helmets for <20 mph, DOT helmets for >20 mph. Inspect and
maintain:
 Regularly check brakes, tires, lights, and battery connections.
 Avoid using recalled or damaged batteries. Avoid
high-risk riding: Stay in designated
 bike lanes, avoid distracted
 riding, and be aware of pedestrians
 and vehicles.
Educahion: Teach riders, especialiy children and teens, about safe handling, speed limits, and road rules.
Featured Accomplishments-
GPD has been working with the Town Clerk/Tax Collector to send out the dog summons for all unregistered dogs
for 2026. Starting 7/24/2026,
 Officers are in the process of hand delivering
 all summons
 that need to be issued.
[? 
Participation Opportunities- GPD is still looking for some volunteers
 that would be willing to spruce up the front
of the PSB. Extra perennial plants, loam/dirt or time? Help make the entryway a bit more invitingi
[' 
Contacts and How to Stay Connected
 - Be sure to check out the Town of Gilmanton
 Website for any new
community
 events we may be planning, as wel as news releases. Also, check out and follow the Gilmanton
 Police
Association
 Facebook page.
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TOWN
 OF GILMANTON
FIRE 
DEPARTMENT
1824 NH Route 140
Gilmanton IW, NH 03837
Tel: (603) 364-2500
Fire ChiefPaul JHempel Iff
Dep$ ChiefDennis ComauDep$
 ChiefJamesEeaudoin
BOB Department.
 u.pdate
 July2026
The Gilmanton
 Fire Department
 answered
 68 calls for service in July. TotaL calls year to
date 386. Total calls prioryear
 ytd 359. An increase
 of 27 calls over the previous
 year.
Staffwere
 kept busy with an increase
 in calls, incLuding
 several
 serious incidents
 over the
course ofJuLy.
Planning
 for an Americas
 Night Out event was undertaken.
 Dept will host an evening
 to
meet and greet Staff and VieW equipment.
 fce Cream will also be provided
 by Gilmanton
Firefighters
 Association.
Mainteriance
 and repair vvork.lor month of July included
 Alignments
 and balancing
 of
Ambulance I arid AmbLltanCe
 2. Forestry 2 had batten/
 charging iSSueS reSOlVed4 9 BOat 1
was repaired
 and placed back in service.
 9E3 diagnosed
 with Air Conditioner
 issues, parts
ordered.
 Portable
 pump received
 maintenance.
 Buildinggeneratorwas
 serviced.
Capt. Cunnin@ham provided CPR trainirig C(aSS far Gitmanton POliCe Staff.
Several
 neW SETS Of PFAS free turnout
 gear were received.
 Full-time
 staff placed
 theme SetS
intO ServiCe. The acquisition
 Of PAFS free gear far Staff iS a pOSitiVe mOVe far employee
heaLth.
Staff members
 WOrked On a renovation
 Of our department
 gyrn. The firefighter's
 aSSOCimiOn
purchased
 new equipment
 and funded
 the renovations
 ofthe
 space.
Training far the month Of Ju(7 included ZOtt cardiac monitor training. Vertical Ventilation
and Driver operator
 ski(L review.
Hose testing
 continues
 during the summer
 months,
Budget preparations
 were made during the month
 of July.

A neW Perdiem
 memberwas
 added tO ttie rOSter. WeweLcome
 Eric Tuckerto
 Staff. EriC
serves as a full time Firefighter
 in Franklin.
 He resides in Loudon.
RespecJull'bmittg
Chief Hempel
Several health office issues and foster
 care inspections
 were conducted.

Gilmanton
 Fire Department
(;ilmanton
 IW, NH
Breakdown
 by Major IncidentTypes
 (5530)
Start Date: 7/1/20260:00:001 End Date:7/31/2026 9:39:00
Rescue: I (1.5%)
Public Service: 13 (19.1%)
No Emergency:
 6(8.8%)
Fire:4(5.9%)
HazardousSituation:9
 (13.2%)
X - 
Medicai:
 35 (515%)
Fire
4
HazardousSituation
9
Medical
35
No Emergency
6
PublicService
13
Resaxe
1
Primary
 InctdentType
A!lergic
 Readion
 / Stings
Assault
Back Pairi (Non-Trauma)
Boat/
 Personal Watercraft/
 Barge Fire
Breathing
 Problems
COA1arm
Cancelled
CardiacArrest
Chest Pain (Non-Trauma)
Choking
CitizenAssist/Service
 Call
Convulsions
 / Seizures
Count
2
2
1
1
2
I
2
2
2
I
1
1
Peroedage
2.94%
2.94%
l.4m
1.47%
2.94%
1. 47%
2. 94%
2,94%
2.94%
1.47%
'1.47"A
l.4m

1.1 al I la6C
 f'lJ-)t-5J
 It IC I l L
Electrical Hazard / Short Circuit
Electrical Power Line Down / Arching/
 Malfunct?on
Fail
Fire Aiarm
Gas Leakj' Gas Odor
, 
Heart Problems
: 
Hemorrhage/Laceration
LiftAssist
MotorVehicle
 Collision
No 1ncidentFound
 UponArrival/
 LocationError
Other FalseCaff
Person In Water (StandingWater/Lake)
Psychological
 Behavior Issues
SickCase
Stroke/CVA
Trash / Rubbish Fire
UnconsciausVictim
Vegetation/
 Grass Fire
Weather
 Response
Grand Tata
11
7
I
1
2
2
5
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
I
I
68
2.94%
5.88%
16.18%
10.29%
l.4m
1 -4m
2.94%
2.94%
7,35%
2,94%
l.4m
l.4m
l.4m
2.94%
1.47%
1.47%
4.41%
1.47%
1.47%
IOO.OO%
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 runs off ofthe
 DispatchTime.
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Memo
To:
Board of Selectmen
From:
Amanda Davis
CC:
Heather Carpenter
Date:
08/03/2026
Re:
Crystal Lake Park Events
The following
 applications
 have been received for use of Crystal Lake Park Pavilion -
Mendoza
 Birthday Party - August l6'h, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - APPROVED
Morin/Perkins
 Wedding
 - August 29'h, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - APPROVED
Bugieda Birthday Party - September
 26'h, 41:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Pending information

NON-PUBLIC
 Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, II
Non-public
 meetings
 must be opened in and closed in publicsessions by way of a motion of
theBoard. TheReasonsfor holdirt.gthe non-publicsessionwillbestated
 by the Chairman.
A nonpublic session is something that meets the definition of a meeting, but which the public
cannot attend. RSA 91-A:3, I. All of theformalities of a meeting apply to a nonpubLic session
except/or
 the"open to the public" requirement. So, when a quorum of the board members is
gathered to tack about or vote on any official business, it is a meeting. If they want to
exclude the publicfrom that discussion, they can do so onlyfor the specific reasons listed in
RSA 91-A:3, II
Specific Statutory Reason cited asfoundationfor the non-public session:
RSA 9I-A:3 /l(a} The dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee
or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him
or her, utdess the employee affected (1) has a right to a public meeting, and (2)
requests that the meeting e open, in which case the request shall be granted.
RSA 91-A:3, 11(b) The hiring of any person as a public employee.
RSA 91-A:3, 11(e) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect
adversedy the reputation of any person, other than a member of this board, unless
such person requests an open meeting. This exemption
 sham! extend to include
any application for assistance or tax abatement or waiver of afee,fine or other
levy, if based on inability to pay or poverty of the applicant.
RSA 9!-A:3, n(d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal
property which, ifdiscussed in public, would likely benefit a party or parties whose
interests are adverse to those of the general comrmmity.
RSA 91-A:3, 11(e) Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which
has beerx threatened in writing orfiled against this board or any subdivision thereof,
or against any member thereof because of his or her membership therein, rmtil the
claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.
RSA 91-A:3,11(i) consideration of matters reLating to the preparation for and the
carrying out of emergency fimctions, including trairting to carry out such functions,
developed by locaL or state safety officials that are airectly intendea to thwart a
deliberate
 act that is intended
 to result in widespread
 orsevere
 damage
 to property
or widespread injattry or loss of life.
RSA91-A:3,
 11(1) allows a public
 body to enter non-publicsession
 to consider advice
receivedfrom legal counsel either ora7.ly, in writing, even if legal cormsel is not
present.

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