The Budget Committee discussed goals for the upcoming year, primarily focusing on rolling department surpluses into Capital Improvement Program (CIP) accounts via warrant articles. This requires Select Board agreement, as unassigned fund balances cannot be used if they are directed toward tax rate reduction. The Highway Department has multiple capital reserve funds, complicating where surpluses would go. The committee set a goal to receive monthly revenue reports, similar to past practices, to better track non-tax revenue and fees. A master plan update is planned; Southwestern Community Services will provide a quote, currently estimated around $700 for land use analysis, with no major changes anticipated. Members questioned high health insurance costs, roughly $305,000 including buyouts. The next meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
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The board approved minutes from the May 7th meeting. Members discussed reviewing state housing legislation, including potential changes to parking ratios and zoning regulations, and agreed to wait for passage before updating local codes. Regarding the Master Plan, speakers prioritized recertifying the existing document rather than funding a full update to satisfy budget constraints, noting two sections are legally required for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and impact fees. The board acknowledged the Memorial Day parade is set for May 26. The clerk reported approximately 130 dogs remain unlicensed, with enforcement pending. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4th, with a public hearing on Prospect Street traffic flow expected May 29th.
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The Budget Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes. Officers were appointed: Jamie as Chair, Ben as Vice Chair, and the previous chair as Secretary. Committee members discussed upcoming goals, citing a close town vote on a 10% budget cut and the need to find savings. They proposed reviewing health insurance options, such as switching to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), noting potential significant cost reductions compared to the current $305,000+ budget. The committee debated creating a formal goal to cut costs and plan to discuss a hypothetical 10% across-the-board cut at the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM to cover the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), healthcare updates, and data analysis. The meeting adjourned.
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The Troy Planning Board met on May 7, 2025. The board conditionally approved a lot line adjustment at 9 and 5 Russell Avenue pending Zoning Board of Approval. The minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting were approved.
The board discussed potential impact fees to address rising development, noting the need for a cost study. They decided to request a proposal from the Southwest Region Planning Commission to review and update the town's master plan.
Regarding streets, the board discussed applying for a "Complete Streets" grant, potentially for North Main Street or a crosswalk study. They also reviewed a permit flowchart, deciding to keep it simple for the public and include a disclaimer for uncovered circumstances.
A public inquiry regarding a temporary storage container at 247 North Main Street was referred to the Selectboard, as the property is in litigation.
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The Zoning Board of Adjustment declined to hear Mr. Clemente's appeal regarding a planning board administrative decision filed on April 10, 2025. The board ruled it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the subdivision involved innovative land use controls, citing RSA 675:5, section III, which prevents the ZBA from hearing appeals on such planning board decisions. A motion to this effect was made, seconded, and passed, though the vote tally was not explicitly stated in the transcript. Consequently, the appellant was advised to seek legal counsel and proceed to superior court. The next scheduled meeting was set for May 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., with a public hearing portion to begin at 6:45 p.m. regarding a variance from Field Stone.
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