S. Bogle presented the Exeter Front Street and Railroad Avenue project, requesting $1.08M in federal funding for $1.3M in sidewalk and crossing improvements. P. Coffin moved to recommend this as the regional priority; approved with D. Sharples and M. Bevier abstaining. B. Dion moved to recommend the updated MPO Public Participation Plan after a 45-day comment period; approved with M. Bevier abstaining. Regarding the Regional Safety Action Plan, D. Walker noted pending FHWA guidance on revoked equity analysis requirements. B. Dion moved to recommend adoption of the draft revisions; approved with S. Kizza abstaining. The committee discussed project prioritization challenges, specifically NHDOT review timing and funding limits, continuing this topic at the April TAC meeting. M. Bevier announced NHDES will soon release a multi-million dollar RFP under the Granite State Clean Fleets grant program.
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The Executive Committee unanimously approved the January 22, 2025 minutes. The January 2025 financial report showed a positive balance of $83,527. Regarding the RAISE Grant, members discussed designating NHDOT as the direct recipient to manage cashflow. The NH Charitable Foundation funded the RPC $20,000 for website updates; an RFP will be prepared. Roache reported a staff resignation involving land use planning duties. HB 471 Regional Planning was declared Inexpedient to Legislate. The committee reviewed 2026 budget strategies to reduce dependence on federal funding. Roache proposed shifting to quarterly RPC Commission meetings with annual or bi-annual topical roundtables. Two Executive Committee vacancies remain; Doug Finan declined an appointment. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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The Executive Committee approved the October 9, 2024 minutes and the 2025 Personnel Policy with corrections. The Committee approved Budget Amendment #1 for FY 25 following revenue and expense corrections. Coppelman recused himself from the budget vote. The Committee voted to sunset the Electricity Aggregation program upon the Executive Director's recommendation when the contract with Community Power ends. Financial reports noted "contracted services" expenses running ahead, which the budget amendment addresses. Regarding the $1.4 million RAISE grant for the Seacoast Greenway project over three years, staff discussed potential financial hardship risks associated with passing through consultant funds and suggested asking NHDOT to assist with fund management. Roache reported failing to secure an NH Charitable Foundation grant for website redesign but will pursue another funding option. Discussions are ongoing with Doug Finan regarding the Member At Large vacancy.
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