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SPEAKER_2, SPEAKER_1, and Ken Rosemary entered non-public session under RSA 91-A:3:I(c) and 91-A:3:I(l) by a roll call vote of 3-0. They subsequently voted 3-0 to seal the minutes of that session for three years to protect an individual's reputation. Following the session, the board announced the hiring of Paul Granscombe as a town T.A., contingent upon an amended contract receiving a finished draft from the town council.
The CIP Advisory Committee reviewed Fire Department capital reserves. To maintain current levels, SPEAKER_5 recommended adding $85,817 to the fire vehicle fund, $19,250 to ancillary equipment, and $400 to dry hydrants. The committee voted 5-0 to recommend $15,000 for ancillary equipment, amending the original request due to inaccurate cost estimates. They also voted 5-0 to recommend $85,000 for fire vehicles. Acknowledging current dry hydrant balances of approximately $13,600 with no recent expenditures, the committee recommended $1,000 for that fund. The committee deferred decisions on Town Buildings until a subcommittee begins meeting September 30. Regarding water quality, the committee voted to recommend $0.00 for the Shaw Pond project, stating funding requires a new CRF. Discussion on the remaining Water Quality CRF was adjourned to a future meeting.
The Select Board opened with a roll call showing members Kim Housman, John Vaisal, Rudy Rosiello, and Don Branson present. The board voted 4-0 to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II(b) to discuss the hiring of a public employee. Upon returning to public session, a motion to seal the non-public minutes for 90 days, citing potential adverse effects on a person's reputation, passed 2-1. The board announced a conditional offer of employment was extended to Candidate A for the Financial Manager position, subject to background and credit checks, with a start date of Monday. A motion to approve this hire passed 3-0. The meeting was then adjourned. Source: https://townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=23&id=75396
SPEAKER_10 criticized the board chair for shutting down discussion at a previous meeting and questioned the lack of transparency regarding budget cuts. SPEAKER_10 also asked about securing $7,000 for nonprofits. SPEAKER_2 announced the board would update policies at the next meeting and suggested a dedicated work session for the task. SPEAKER_2 noted mandatory staff meetings resume in early July. Regarding appointments, SPEAKER_2 recommended the board nominate them as the new Health Officer, pending state approval. SPEAKER_2 stated Mark Taylor is working on a litigation plan with Strafford County, with details expected at the next meeting. SPEAKER_2 also mentioned the Joint Loss Management Committee was resurrected. SPEAKER_2 and Julie are reviewing welfare guidelines. The Town Hall building needs will be submitted to the Capital Improvement Committee. No other votes or dollar amounts were decided. Source: https://townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=23&id=74967
The board recessed for a site visit at 22 Downing Street regarding "latency," inviting all members of the public to attend. They planned to reconvene in the town hall by 6 p.m. for the public section. Prior to recess, a motion passed three to nothing. SPEAKER_1 requested a second and roll call vote, with SPEAKER_4 tallying the ayes. SPEAKER_3 noted the vote involved information that would "vastly affect the reputation of any person other than this group." Source: https://townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=23&id=75343