Select Board
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Meeting Minutes

Select Board: Andrew Maneval, Andrea Hodson, Kathy Scott
Recording Secretary: Mary Ann Noyer

The meeting opened at 1:00 pm.

Agenda, Minutes of 8/28 – With the addition of items under other business, the board unanimously approved the agenda. The board unanimously approved the minutes of 8/28.

Cemetery Trustee, vacancy – The board agreed to revisit the process for board and committee appointments, noting that, ideally, the process begins at the committee level with a subsequent recommendation to the SB. The board will confirm with the Town Clerk the timetable for appointees relative to elections.  In the meantime, Mr. Maneval will speak to Cemetery Trustee Brad Lingham. To offer support.

EMD candidate – The SB continues its search to fill the position to be vacated by Jeff Cady.

Ambulance contract, Cheshire County EMS – The SB reviewed the proposed two-year contract presented by Cheshire County. Andrea Hodson moved to sign. Andrew Maneval seconded. All voted in favor. Contract terms are at the rate of $45,586 annually through June 30, 2028, a roughly $500 increase over the 2026 budget. The board will invite EMS officials to attend a fall meeting of the SB.

Cucchi request re Skatutakee Road culvert – Following discussion, the board unanimously agreed there is no reason for the town to acquire the culvert on Skatutakee Road, as it is already within the town’s purview to maintain the drainage infrastructure. The board will email the Cucchis to thank them for the offer and to notify them of the decision.

Transportation Committee – Following review of the budget, the board unanimously agreed there are sufficient funds to support the Transportation Committee’s request for a match amount of up to $2,500 as part of a MAST grant application, the amount to come from the professional services line.  All voted in favor.  Separately, the board discussed a complaint about the 40mph speed limit, a limit set by the state, on a section of Chesham Road and will ask the Transportation Committee to reflect on and look into the history of research into speed limits from the Dublin town line into Harrisville.

Finance
-Separately, the board reviewed the salary numbers anticipated thru year end, proposing to return $2,258 to the Firemen pay line. Other allocations are based on the approved COLA.

-The SB signed the pay warrant for $41,988.24. The board also approved the payroll warrants for 8/20 for $28,297.87, for 8/6 for $34,945.34 and for 9/3 for $29,946.39.

-Town property, old Mack truck. The SB reviewed the sale of the old Mack by the Municipal Services Director and voted unanimously in favor to approve the sale for $7,200.

-The SB reviewed the preliminary budget and warrant preparation timetables and will distribute to department heads and board and committee chairs.

-The SB authorized the expenditure of $2,750.00 from the Police Special Detail Fund for the purchase of two replacement ballistic vests for the department.

Correspondence and other business
-On the request from a Canal Street property owner to repair drainage issue causing sediment to run onto her property, the board will talk to the Road Agent and to representatives of the Church property committee.

-South Road Bridge, update -The RFQ (Request for Qualifications) evaluation team will review submissions, rank responses, and make a recommendation to the Select Board on 9/25.  Separately, the SB is reviewing cash flow needs for the construction process.  The board moved and voted in favor to deny the request for cash payment in lieu of cordwood subsequent to tree removal within the right of way for bridge construction.

-NH Primary – The SB noted it attended the town clerk’s hearing on Tues 9/1 to test the new voting tabulator and found the machine to be satisfactory/successful.

-Underutilized Buildings Committee, update – The committee will reconvene to discuss the potential use of the old fire station on Harrisville Pond.

-Energy Committee, update – The Energy Committee has submitted the request to NH Saves for energy audits for municipal buildings, and awaits a response. The SB asked the committee to consider the economics of a potential EV charging station on town property.

-The topic of cybersecurity training was deferred.

-The SB signed the MS-1 for the DRA and the Timber Tax Warrant for Map 10 – Lot 33.

-The board will review the draft job description for Treasurer and will review the town’s Investment Policy for possible updating.

SB draft agenda for 9/25:  SRB, recommendations on RFQ submissions for engineering work and options to fund construction prior to reimbursement; Follow up on drainage options on the north side of Canal Street; Cemetery Trustee and EMD positions; pay and payroll warrants; SB meeting calendar.  For one of the October meeting agendas, the board will discuss roles and responsibilities relative to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).  The next two meetings of the SB are Fri 9/25 at 9 am and Thur 10/8 at 7 pm.

The meeting adjourned at 3:50 pm.