2026_07_27 SB Minutes
The Select Board approved revised tire disposal fees of $6.00 per tire for passenger vehicles. Regarding a shed on Christie Road within the Town right-of-way belonging to the Aldrich property, Charles Goulet motioned to send a formal letter requesting its removal; the motion was seconded by Ron Scott, Jr. and carried unanimously. A quote of $1,200 for removing four dead trees was reviewed; the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to inspect the trees before the next meeting rather than approve removal immediately. The Board agreed to pursue grant opportunities to address aging water infrastructure, including well upgrades and generator replacement. Maintenance is scheduled for August, including replacing a suction line, and Laviolette Controls is scheduled to rewire the water system. Manifests for 7/13 and 7/20 were approved 3-0. Upcoming dates include a Hazard Mitigation Meeting on September 2 at 5 PM. Source: https://stratfordnh.gov/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Minutes/Selectboard-Meeting-Minutes/2026-Selectboard-Minutes/2026_07_27-SB-Minutes.pdf
Town of Stratford Board of Selectboard Meeting Fuller Town Hall @ 3:30 PM July 27, 2026 Call to Order: 3:30PM by Harry Juergens Selectmen present: Harry Juergens and Ron Scott, Jr, Charlie Goulet Others present: Suzanne Goulet, Vanessa Toner, Brian Hays Brian: Provided updates on a significant water leak and was recently located and shut off at the curb, allowing the well pumps to return to normal operation for approximately one week. On Friday, the sys tem experienced low water pressure when the pumps failed to operate in automatic mode. Laviolette Controls was contacted and the pumps were temporarily operated manually to maintain adequate reser voir levels for fire protection. Further investigation determined that the pressure center control board had malfunctioned. Although cycling power temporarily restored operation, the pumps later failed to shut off properly, resulting in an overpressure event. This caused an excessive chemical feed, primarily involving caustic chemicals. The issue was corrected by flushing hydrants throughout the system. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) was notified and advised that no ad ditional reporting would be necessary unless the system experienced further failures. At the time of the meeting, manual operation of the pumps remained unavailable. Laviolette Controls is scheduled to re wire the system by bypassing the outdated pressure center controls and integrating pump operations into the existing programmable logic controller (PLC). The Board also discussed replacement of the school's aging two-inch digital water meter, whose internal battery is failing. Quotes will be obtained for replacement, and installation will be coordinated with the school's planned actuated shutoff valve installation. The recent water leak resulted in unusually high-water usage reports submitted to NHDES. Supporting documentation, including repair records and leak assessments, was provided to regulators and accepted. Routine maintenance is also scheduled for August, including replacement of a suction line on the lift pump at the mill house. He also advised on a newly available grant and loan program de signed to improve aging water infrastructure. Potential projects include upgrades to wells, pumps, con trol systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), ventilation and dehumidification systems, and replace ment of the aging well house generator. The current generator, a 1990s diesel-powered Onan unit, has become unreliable and emits excessive smoke. The Board agreed to pursue available grant opportuni ties for these improvements. Vanessa: Reviewed increasing tire disposal costs resulting from higher vendor charges and fuel sur charges. After discussion, the Board approved the following revised tire disposal fees: Passenger vehi cle tires: $6.00 per tire, regardless of size or whether mounted on a rim. Select Board: Juergens: The Board discussed a shed located within the Town right-of-way on Christie Road belong ing to the Aldrich property. Motion by Charles Goulet, seconded by Ron Scott, Jr., to send a formal letter requesting removal of the shed from the Town right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously. The Board also reviewed a complaint concerning a racetrack and driveway located on Mapleton Road. Af ter investigation, it was determined that the work is located entirely on private property and no Town action is required. Goulet: N/A Scott: The Board reviewed a quote of $1,200 for removal of four dead trees, including three located on Stevens Terrace and one on Main Street. Board members agreed to inspect the trees prior to the next meeting before making a final decision regarding removal. Unanimous 3-0 motion to review in 2 weeks. Manifest: C. Goulet / R. Scott, Jr. approved 3/0 to sign for 7/13/2026, 7/20/2026. Signed between meetings: MS 535, Reviewed Vol FF Job description- send to Chief for approval, Building Cert Ext Arruda, Curley, Fletcher. Oaths for McMann, Lister, Routhier and Heinrichs. Reser vations Stinson, Deeda’s Baskets and Event Permit for NCA Home & Health Agency Butterfly Release Old Business: N/A New Business: Signed Documents: Minutes, SM 7/13, NHDOT Driveway Permit Bog Rd, NHDES Kearsarge alteration. Reminders: Hazard Mitigation Meeting September 2,9,23,30 @5PM, Class VI webinar 8/12 12-1PM. Public Input: N/A Non- Public: N/A Meeting Adjourned: 4:30PM Minutes prepared by: V. Toner