Representative Cormier moved to approve minutes from November 30, 2023; all were in favor. Mr. Steele reported a net position of $318,352 for FY2024. Representative Gaetjens-Oleson moved to approve the FY2025 draft budget; all were in favor. Representative Martland moved to approve the officer slate: Paul Robitaille as Chair, Ben Gaetjens-Oleson as Vice Chair, Mark Decoteau as Treasurer, and Carl Martland and Mark Dindorf as Members; all were in favor. Ms. Cleveland provided a regional plan update, noting active surveys. Mr. Altonaga reported receiving 19 project solicitations for the Ten Year Transportation Plan. Representative Swan requested a letter opposing the GSL project to NHDES, NHDOT, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Representative Dindorf moved to adjourn at 5:56 pm; all were in favor.
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The provided meeting minutes are from a **North Country Council Board of Directors** meeting held on **November 30, 2023**. There are no records for the requested date of **March 21, 2024** in the text.
During this November 2023 session, the Board approved minutes from **August 17, 2023** with a vote of **4-0**. They also approved the October Financial Reports (**4-0**), which noted a **$13,268.65** loss attributed to staff medical leave and audit expenses. An audit update showed a **$55,000** gain in net position, with year-end revenue at **$350,000**.
Regarding 2024 meetings, the Board decided to hold a regular commission meeting instead of a special event. For the OHRV State Commission, after **Mr. Jackson** resigned, the Board agreed to redistribute the representative application. Staff will consider a **5%** dues increase for 2024 to raise a target **$70,000**. A Bethlehem traffic-calming project is planned for late August 2024.
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The North Country Council Board approved minutes from a previous meeting (3-0) and the Financial Report (3-0). Financials show a current net position of $297,938 and a year-to-date loss of $8,275. The office budget was increased to purchase two computers. The Board appointed Claude Pigeon to the NH State OHRV Study Commission; Vice Chair Gaetjens-Olsen and Member Dindorf approved (2-0), with Chair Robitaille recused. Staff changes include Planning Director Kaela Travares leaving and Angela Cleveland starting as Planning Coordinator on April 1. Upcoming meetings include a Wildland Fire presentation on March 27 and the next Full Commission meeting in June. Franconia will appoint two representatives at their next meeting.
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The Board approved minutes from November 30, 2023, with a 3-0-1 vote (Martland abstained). Directors accepted the FY23 audit via a 4-0 motion and authorized a sweep account to protect funds exceeding FDIC limits, carrying 4-0. The financial report was approved 4-0. Regarding appointments, the Board agreed to re-notice the NH OHRV Study Commission vacancy to solicit more interest. Additionally, the Board approved three contracts exceeding $25,000: NBRC Grant Project Predevelopment Coaching, Coos County Broadband assistance for NCDE, and a Town of Whitefield CDBG CCIP Grant Administration contract. The motion passed 4-0. Steele will review budget adjustments for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:14 PM.
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The Board approved the 11/30/2023 minutes with a 3-0-1 vote and accepted the FY23 audit with a 4-0-0 vote. The audit found no material weaknesses and issued an unmodified opinion on financial statements. Officials authorized a 4-0-0 motion for Chair Robitaille and Treasurer Decoteau to establish a cash sweep account to protect funds exceeding the FDIC $250,000 threshold. The current financial report was approved 4-0-0, showing the organization $11,216 in the red for the year, though November and December were profitable. The Board agreed to extend the notice period for the OHRV State Commission appointment. Three contracts over $25,000 were approved 4-0-0: NBRC Grant Project Predevelopment Coaching, Coos County Broadband for NCDE facilitation, and Town of Whitfield CDBG Grant Administration. The meeting adjourned at 3:14.
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