The Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approved minutes from August 25, 2026. Engineer Skinner motioned to support the comfort dog program, seconded by Engineer Lyman; the motion passed unanimously.
Regarding the 2027 budget, CIP requests are submitted and the operating budget is in progress. The 2026 budget report shows the department is under budget in full-time wages, retirement, insurance, and vehicle maintenance, though they are monitoring overtime, call wages, professional development, uniforms, and vehicle fuels.
Chief Carrier noted the Marjorie’s Walk fire pond does not hold water and may require a redesign or new liner. The Selectmen approved acquiring the LRMFA Communication Trailer but expressed reservations about maintaining obsolete radio equipment. Personnel activity increased to 1,345 incidents from January to August 2026, 114 more than the same period in 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 8:30am.
Source: https://www.gilfordnh.gov/assets/municipal/5/minutes/BOE_Draft_Meeting_Minutes_09.18.2026.pdf
The Board of Fire Engineers approved August 25, 2026 minutes. Financially, the 2026 budget is in good shape with under-budget spending in Fulltime Wages, Retirement, Insurances, and Vehicle Maintenance, while monitoring OT and fuel costs. FF Labrecque met probationary requirements. Activity reports showed 1345 incidents from January–August 2026, a record high. Operations included 87 inspections and Vehicle E4 paint repairs scheduled for October 12, 2026. Engineer Skinner motioned to support a comfort dog program implementation, seconded by Engineer Lyman, and it was unanimously approved. The Selectmen approved acquiring the Communication Trailer from LRMFA, noting concerns about future maintenance costs. The next meeting is October 20, 2026, at 8:30am.
Source: https://www.gilfordnh.gov/assets/municipal/5/minutes/BOE_Draft_Meeting_Minutes_09.18.2026_1790093197.pdf
Commissioners Lou Combe, Brian McCall, Rich Haidul, and Howard Epstein met on September 15, 2026. The board approved previous minutes unanimously and authorized a non-routine invoice payment of $52,809.62. The Treasurer reported operating balances of $72,224 and money market funds at $804,936. Budget work targets a public release by December 15, 2027.
Regarding operations, Howard Epstein moved to hire Haley & Aldrich for geotechnical studies at Pump Stations 6 and 7, passing unanimously with a cost under $50,000. The Pump Station 7 loan application was delayed to next year due to incomplete data. A $17,000 water tank mixer proposal was tabled. Lou Combe moved to authorize an I/O service agreement at $175/hour through 2027, which passed unanimously. Additionally, the board approved Overwatch coordination prep work with a flexible ceiling of 8 hours.
Source: https://www.gilfordnh.gov/assets/municipal/29/minutes/GAVWD_DRAFT_Meeting_Minutes_09.15.26.pdf
The Board unanimously approved August meeting minutes. The HVAC department will replace one circulator pump at a cost of $5000 through Johnson & Jordan. Rachel and Jill will receive $1000 each for educational reimbursement this year, while the 2027 budget may expand this allocation to $4000. Jill will attend the NELA Conference in Burlington, VT at an approximate cost of $800. Policy reviews for 3D Printing, Dog, and Zen Booth policies were completed. The Trustees will meet September 24th to continue the 2027 budgeting process. The Friends meeting moved to September 22nd. The next Trustees meeting is October 14th. Financial reports show the investment account increased $2000 and budget spending is on track at 65% year-to-date. Attendance saw a 3.9% increase in door count and 4% circulation increase overall. Volunteer Tom Meirjurgen donated 10 hours toward the prize-winning parade float.
Source: https://www.gilfordnh.gov/assets/municipal/18/minutes/GPL_Trustee_Minutes-_Draft_9_9_26.docx.pdf
The Commission approved hiring I/O Electrical as a preferred vendor at a locked-in firm hourly rate of $175 through 2027. Rich Haidul will reconcile the service contract. For the Water Operator contract, new labor rates were approved at $175 per hour for senior labor and $145 for junior labor. A monthly service fee increase to $8,000 passed 3-1, contingent upon finalizing defined contracted services in Appendix B within 30 days. Invoices for $4,900 to Andre for Seal Coating and $190 to Ralph Scribner for sanding and salting were approved. Water pressure on Foxglove was restored by fixing a valve. Formal votes were not taken on billing models, but commissioners agreed to eliminate the precinct tax and annual land-only fees, moving toward a flat-rate model and seeking legal and financial guidance before implementation.
Source: https://www.gilfordnh.gov/assets/municipal/29/minutes/GAVWD_Work_Session_Minutes_09.02.26.pdf