1 00:00:00,715 --> 00:00:02,645 Good evening and welcome to the Tuesday, 2 00:00:02,905 --> 00:00:05,685 May 19th, 2026 Derry Town Council meeting. 3 00:00:06,965 --> 00:00:09,445 I make a motion that we leave non-public session 4 00:00:09,745 --> 00:00:14,325 Second, that Motion to leave non-public Council mills. 5 00:00:15,145 --> 00:00:18,125 Yes. Councilor Healy. Yes. Councilor Webb? Yes. 6 00:00:18,915 --> 00:00:22,605 Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood. Yes. Councilor Foot? 7 00:00:22,745 --> 00:00:24,885 Yes. And chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. 8 00:00:26,205 --> 00:00:29,525 I make a motion to seal the minutes indefinitely 9 00:00:29,875 --> 00:00:33,725 because we could render a proposed action. Ineffective. 10 00:00:34,545 --> 00:00:37,445 Second that. All right. On the motion, council mills? 11 00:00:38,145 --> 00:00:41,125 Yes. Councilor Haley? Yes. Councilor Webb? Yes. 12 00:00:41,125 --> 00:00:44,445 Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foote? 13 00:00:44,505 --> 00:00:47,045 Yes. And chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. Seven zero. 14 00:00:47,915 --> 00:00:50,365 Just as a reminder, if you could silence your cell phones, 15 00:00:50,735 --> 00:00:52,365 exits, emergency exits, or the back of the room, 16 00:00:52,385 --> 00:00:53,605 or the side of the room there. 17 00:00:53,625 --> 00:00:56,565 And in an emergency, please do not take the elevators. 18 00:00:57,385 --> 00:01:00,405 And on that note, we'll do the pledge first. 19 00:01:00,585 --> 00:01:04,125 So, council Flood, will you raise the pledge please? 20 00:01:10,905 --> 00:01:13,445 United States of America to the Republic 21 00:01:17,105 --> 00:01:19,205 in Liberty Justice. 22 00:01:24,755 --> 00:01:27,365 Alright, and roll call Councillor Mills. 23 00:01:27,795 --> 00:01:29,925 Good evening, Councillor Healy. Good 24 00:01:29,925 --> 00:01:31,045 Evening, Councilor Webb. 25 00:01:31,635 --> 00:01:34,245 Good evening, Councilor Chase. Good evening. 26 00:01:34,245 --> 00:01:36,605 Councilor Flood. Hello, councilor Foot. 27 00:01:36,605 --> 00:01:38,605 Good evening And good evening from the chair. 28 00:01:40,025 --> 00:01:42,405 Is there a motion to open public forum? So 29 00:01:42,405 --> 00:01:43,605 Moved. Second. 30 00:01:44,345 --> 00:01:47,725 All in favor a Aye. Any opposed? All right. 31 00:01:48,345 --> 00:01:50,525 The floor is yours. If you'd like to come up to speak, 32 00:01:51,165 --> 00:01:53,165 please state your name and address for the record. 33 00:02:04,495 --> 00:02:06,045 Steve Raffe. Is it 34 00:02:06,045 --> 00:02:09,965 on Steve Raffe? 35 00:02:10,445 --> 00:02:12,245 13 North Shore Road? 36 00:02:12,985 --> 00:02:16,045 I'm a business owner and a in downtown 37 00:02:16,875 --> 00:02:19,725 real estate owner in the town of the builder. 38 00:02:21,115 --> 00:02:24,405 Just a couple of things. First of all, welcome Mr. Haley. 39 00:02:24,525 --> 00:02:26,405 I didn't get to say that you're in my district, so it's nice 40 00:02:26,405 --> 00:02:29,445 to have you have another voice in my district. 41 00:02:29,445 --> 00:02:32,485 That's great. I brought a drawing tonight. 42 00:02:32,565 --> 00:02:35,565 I just wanna, we had previously, you know, 43 00:02:35,565 --> 00:02:38,445 the town changed the long Folsom Road from a general 44 00:02:38,445 --> 00:02:41,685 commercial zone to an I industrial zone, an I two zone. 45 00:02:42,325 --> 00:02:45,485 I was not for that. I asked the council for months not 46 00:02:45,485 --> 00:02:48,445 to vote it in right away, go through some of the things, 47 00:02:48,595 --> 00:02:51,005 make sure it's right, it really is your job. 48 00:02:51,865 --> 00:02:54,045 And of course when the resolution came out, they voted in 49 00:02:54,045 --> 00:02:57,525 that day and we had quite a bit of time, well over a year 50 00:02:57,545 --> 00:02:59,285 to take a look at it and look a little closer. 51 00:03:00,065 --> 00:03:01,485 So now that I've been to the engineer, 52 00:03:02,295 --> 00:03:04,525 there have been some issues with that zone 53 00:03:05,405 --> 00:03:06,925 that wasn't taking care of it planning 54 00:03:06,985 --> 00:03:08,045 and of course town council 55 00:03:08,285 --> 00:03:09,725 would've had an opportunity to do that. 56 00:03:09,725 --> 00:03:14,165 So I say that more for maybe the new council people 57 00:03:14,165 --> 00:03:16,845 because I think it's good to take a look if you have time 58 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:18,285 to take the time to do it. 59 00:03:18,625 --> 00:03:20,285 One of the things that came up while I was doing some 60 00:03:20,485 --> 00:03:22,205 engineering on that was that 61 00:03:23,445 --> 00:03:25,525 anywhere there's a residential home in an I two zone, 62 00:03:25,835 --> 00:03:27,165 it's a 50 foot setback. 63 00:03:27,505 --> 00:03:29,685 The problem with that, the lots are only 80 feet, 64 00:03:30,545 --> 00:03:31,845 so now you need a variance. 65 00:03:31,845 --> 00:03:33,685 Without the variance you could render a lot useless. 66 00:03:35,545 --> 00:03:37,885 The engineer I've done, I've tried to scale down. 67 00:03:37,885 --> 00:03:39,605 We originally had a 40,000 foot plan. 68 00:03:39,645 --> 00:03:41,965 I showed the council, I try to scale it down 69 00:03:41,965 --> 00:03:43,165 and now we're doing concepts, 70 00:03:43,165 --> 00:03:44,485 seeing what's feasible, what's not. 71 00:03:44,985 --> 00:03:46,765 It has become tougher with the I two, 72 00:03:46,765 --> 00:03:47,805 the engineer recommended. 73 00:03:47,825 --> 00:03:49,125 We just do industrial, 74 00:03:49,345 --> 00:03:51,085 we can do now we can do metal buildings. 75 00:03:51,475 --> 00:03:53,605 It's I two. There's no restrictions. 76 00:03:53,625 --> 00:03:56,045 We can do something that would be much easier to build, 77 00:03:56,045 --> 00:03:58,165 much cheaper and as profitable. 78 00:03:58,505 --> 00:04:00,765 But I've started at the top end and I'm working my way down. 79 00:04:01,385 --> 00:04:04,725 So just so you'll have an idea, most 80 00:04:04,725 --> 00:04:06,885 of the lots over there are about 80 feet wide. 81 00:04:07,625 --> 00:04:09,085 And, and I wanna show this drawing 82 00:04:09,085 --> 00:04:10,645 because this is part of what we're looking at. 83 00:04:11,025 --> 00:04:13,805 But you'll see these lots, they're all like the same size 84 00:04:14,665 --> 00:04:16,685 and based on the setback 85 00:04:18,625 --> 00:04:21,565 now being 50 feet, like from here, it's a variance. 86 00:04:21,565 --> 00:04:24,645 If they deny the variance, which they could, I guess maybe 87 00:04:25,315 --> 00:04:26,725 then of course there'd be no building. 88 00:04:27,585 --> 00:04:30,845 So that property's been offline off the tax rolls for five 89 00:04:30,865 --> 00:04:32,925 or six or seven years now about 90 00:04:32,925 --> 00:04:34,485 $5 million in assessed value. 91 00:04:34,925 --> 00:04:39,485 I was against the, the $5 million we gave back then to the, 92 00:04:39,625 --> 00:04:41,285 and said okay to the state, one 93 00:04:41,285 --> 00:04:44,165 of the town council chairs rec asked, I said, 94 00:04:44,645 --> 00:04:46,485 I would've asked what we're getting for it in Derry 95 00:04:46,485 --> 00:04:47,525 before we give up 5 million. 96 00:04:47,795 --> 00:04:50,525 That previous council, none of you all voted 97 00:04:50,825 --> 00:04:51,885 to give the 5 million. 98 00:04:51,985 --> 00:04:54,005 And we ended up with what we ended up with. 99 00:04:54,305 --> 00:04:55,725 So anyway, I just want to show you that 100 00:04:55,725 --> 00:04:58,245 because sometimes your setbacks when you have another zone 101 00:04:58,665 --> 00:05:00,925 can be different and you can restrict building 102 00:05:00,985 --> 00:05:03,045 and I think the council should ask more questions 103 00:05:03,425 --> 00:05:04,525 and hopefully they will the next time. 104 00:05:04,545 --> 00:05:06,765 Now having said that, I've been told the bill straight 105 00:05:07,415 --> 00:05:09,005 industrial because it's gonna be 106 00:05:09,085 --> 00:05:10,165 a lot more profitable to me. 107 00:05:10,385 --> 00:05:14,085 But we're starting here, so this is an area we own. 108 00:05:14,345 --> 00:05:16,645 You'll know, you know, there's a garage here 109 00:05:16,645 --> 00:05:18,165 with an auto sales that 110 00:05:18,165 --> 00:05:19,365 would probably move into this building. 111 00:05:19,985 --> 00:05:22,245 And then this is some land we're still working on it, 112 00:05:22,245 --> 00:05:23,525 whether it be with the state or wherever. 113 00:05:23,785 --> 00:05:25,365 If we could get a small portion of this, 114 00:05:25,365 --> 00:05:26,405 we might be able to do too. 115 00:05:27,345 --> 00:05:28,525 So that's where we're starting. 116 00:05:30,425 --> 00:05:33,845 But who knows because now there's some variances involved 117 00:05:33,945 --> 00:05:35,405 and do the math and all that. 118 00:05:35,405 --> 00:05:36,565 So I just thought I'd bring that up 119 00:05:36,565 --> 00:05:39,765 to when you have the time as a council, take the time 120 00:05:39,765 --> 00:05:42,045 before you wrote a resolution on the first night when you 121 00:05:42,045 --> 00:05:43,285 had a year and a half to do that. 122 00:05:43,345 --> 00:05:44,685 And we could have worked a lot 123 00:05:44,685 --> 00:05:46,045 of these things out and I would've been happy to help. 124 00:05:46,135 --> 00:05:47,965 Thank you. Thank you for giving me the extra time too. 125 00:05:48,625 --> 00:05:49,625 You welcome. 126 00:06:09,795 --> 00:06:10,365 Move close. 127 00:06:22,275 --> 00:06:24,205 Good evening. Good evening. 128 00:06:25,085 --> 00:06:28,325 I wasn't gonna speak tonight, but Mr. Tren 129 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,245 Name and address for the record, please. 130 00:06:30,475 --> 00:06:32,245 What name and address for the record, please? 131 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:33,925 I can do it if you like. Oh, 132 00:06:34,785 --> 00:06:35,785 Oh, you wanna do it? 133 00:06:35,785 --> 00:06:36,725 No. Richard Trip. It's Richard Trip. 134 00:06:36,725 --> 00:06:40,085 Richard Trip 44 Wind Road. Wind Road. Yeah. Yes. 135 00:06:41,305 --> 00:06:43,245 And 46 And 46. Yes. 136 00:06:43,375 --> 00:06:46,605 46. Yes, yes, yes. 137 00:06:46,765 --> 00:06:50,925 I was, I was going through paperwork 138 00:06:51,105 --> 00:06:56,085 to get my fraud thing from 139 00:06:56,085 --> 00:07:00,085 the registry of dates. 140 00:07:00,825 --> 00:07:03,445 And I, it's amazing the amount of paperwork 141 00:07:03,595 --> 00:07:06,645 that you can generate, you know, having a house 142 00:07:06,645 --> 00:07:08,405 and having paid off the deal, the, 143 00:07:12,225 --> 00:07:15,045 the, the mortgage and everything, you know. 144 00:07:15,625 --> 00:07:19,285 But anyhow, that's not what I wanna talk about tonight. 145 00:07:21,155 --> 00:07:23,045 Like I said, Mr. 146 00:07:23,405 --> 00:07:28,365 Tpe, he, he brought up something that I've observed in the 147 00:07:29,225 --> 00:07:32,085 few years that I've been on the zoning board. 148 00:07:32,635 --> 00:07:36,765 There's, there's zoning 149 00:07:38,115 --> 00:07:40,765 regulations that appear to be, 150 00:07:41,425 --> 00:07:43,165 you know, antiquated. 151 00:07:44,065 --> 00:07:47,245 You know, the, there's things that change 152 00:07:48,305 --> 00:07:50,845 in the annual updates that 153 00:07:54,465 --> 00:07:57,605 Im impact existing code, you know, 154 00:07:58,225 --> 00:08:01,165 and I, I I believe that you guys update the zoning what? 155 00:08:01,165 --> 00:08:04,445 Once a year? Oh, you don't have to answer that. 156 00:08:04,725 --> 00:08:05,925 I, I believe, 157 00:08:08,625 --> 00:08:12,445 and I also believe that the planning board is the ones that 158 00:08:13,285 --> 00:08:14,485 actually write the code updates, 159 00:08:15,015 --> 00:08:17,925 which is actually probably Elizabeth, you know, 160 00:08:17,935 --> 00:08:21,485 since she's a little more involved with 161 00:08:22,215 --> 00:08:25,405 ordinances than the zoning part are. 162 00:08:25,945 --> 00:08:30,645 But what I would like to recommend is that 163 00:08:31,355 --> 00:08:34,125 when you guys get together 164 00:08:35,225 --> 00:08:38,245 to start identifying what you're going to update 165 00:08:39,025 --> 00:08:43,205 in the ordinances, that you give me a call 166 00:08:43,635 --> 00:08:47,965 because I have some ideas on changes that should be made. 167 00:08:48,115 --> 00:08:52,325 Because like I said, there, there's conflicting ordinances 168 00:08:52,795 --> 00:08:56,885 that we on the zoning board have a hard time 169 00:09:02,785 --> 00:09:04,535 contending with, you know, 170 00:09:04,715 --> 00:09:08,215 and I, I believe that it would be a, a better idea than, 171 00:09:08,215 --> 00:09:10,615 rather than us have to 172 00:09:13,165 --> 00:09:17,575 operate, you know, on our own, that we, we get the, 173 00:09:18,555 --> 00:09:23,135 the town to eliminate some of these conflicting ordinances. 174 00:09:23,905 --> 00:09:24,905 Thank you 175 00:09:27,265 --> 00:09:28,265 Madam Chair. 176 00:09:28,265 --> 00:09:28,815 We're seeing none rise online. 177 00:09:30,145 --> 00:09:33,055 Madam Chair. Seeing no other volunteers. 178 00:09:33,255 --> 00:09:35,175 I move to close the public hearing. Second. 179 00:09:36,035 --> 00:09:38,975 All right. Motion to close. All those in favor? A, aye. 180 00:09:40,515 --> 00:09:42,415 Any opposed? All right. 181 00:09:47,355 --> 00:09:51,815 The motions. Oh, sorry. The clerk. Okay. Yes. 182 00:09:52,175 --> 00:09:53,495 I don't remember now. That was a motion 183 00:09:53,595 --> 00:09:55,255 by Councilor Mills and second by councilor. 184 00:09:55,285 --> 00:09:59,375 Correct. Okay. Sorry. All right. 185 00:10:00,595 --> 00:10:02,455 We have a long consent agenda tonight. 186 00:10:03,395 --> 00:10:04,695 We have, I I guess 187 00:10:04,695 --> 00:10:06,975 before I go into this, is anybody, do we need 188 00:10:06,975 --> 00:10:09,175 to separate it out at all before I read the whole thing? 189 00:10:09,315 --> 00:10:10,775 We were all here for last time. Right? Okay. 190 00:10:11,455 --> 00:10:12,815 Item 26 49 191 00:10:12,815 --> 00:10:15,655 to approve the non-public minutes from May 5th, 2026. 192 00:10:16,035 --> 00:10:19,375 26 50 to approve the minutes from May 5th, 2026. 193 00:10:20,815 --> 00:10:24,255 26 51 is to accept the resignation of 194 00:10:25,225 --> 00:10:27,815 Brent SCA from the zoning board. 195 00:10:28,715 --> 00:10:33,495 26 52 is resolution 2026 dash 0 3 1 196 00:10:33,975 --> 00:10:36,295 CDBG authorization for the upper room. 197 00:10:36,295 --> 00:10:40,895 There'll be a public hearing on this on June 2nd, 26 53. 198 00:10:41,375 --> 00:10:44,935 Resolution 2026 dash 0 3 2 to update the housing 199 00:10:44,995 --> 00:10:46,375 and community development plan. 200 00:10:46,545 --> 00:10:49,855 There will also be a public hearing for that on June 2nd. 201 00:10:51,325 --> 00:10:55,535 Item 26 54, resolution 2026 dash 0 3 3 202 00:10:55,595 --> 00:10:58,695 to accept a gift of a 30 year supply of energy drinks. 203 00:10:59,155 --> 00:11:00,295 That's, that's real. 204 00:11:01,045 --> 00:11:04,895 Your department public hearing on June 2nd 205 00:11:05,475 --> 00:11:06,895 and 26 55. 206 00:11:07,295 --> 00:11:10,775 Resolution 2026 dash 0 3 4 to accept a New Hampshire, 207 00:11:10,775 --> 00:11:12,855 the beautiful grant for recycling equipment. 208 00:11:15,595 --> 00:11:18,335 I'm assuming that also is a public hearing 209 00:11:18,955 --> 00:11:19,975 is on the consent agenda. 210 00:11:19,995 --> 00:11:22,975 So that will also have a public hearing on June 2nd. 211 00:11:24,555 --> 00:11:26,575 Motion to accept the consent agenda. 212 00:11:28,735 --> 00:11:29,735 Motion to 213 00:11:29,975 --> 00:11:31,055 Accept not to do what I said. 214 00:11:31,115 --> 00:11:33,135 All right. So motion by Councilor Foote. 215 00:11:33,595 --> 00:11:34,695 Second. That second 216 00:11:34,715 --> 00:11:37,015 by Councillor Mills on the motion. Councillor Mills? 217 00:11:37,355 --> 00:11:40,375 Yes Please. Councilor Healy. Yes. Councillor Webb. Yes. 218 00:11:40,375 --> 00:11:43,895 Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood. Yes. Councilor Foot? 219 00:11:43,955 --> 00:11:45,855 Yes. And Chair Votes? Yes. Motion passes. 220 00:11:45,945 --> 00:11:49,255 Seven zero under Chair's report. 221 00:11:50,555 --> 00:11:54,565 We are looking at June 30th for our goals workshop. 222 00:11:54,665 --> 00:11:57,525 So we just need to determine where we're doing that. 223 00:11:57,865 --> 00:11:59,685 And a time Council. 224 00:11:59,705 --> 00:12:02,485 Rob, you'd had suggestion for looking at offsite venue 225 00:12:02,965 --> 00:12:03,965 Previously? 226 00:12:03,965 --> 00:12:05,165 Yes, it was at the 227 00:12:07,185 --> 00:12:09,085 Congregational Church up in East Area. 228 00:12:10,445 --> 00:12:14,975 Okay. As they've just done a completed about a year ago, 229 00:12:15,635 --> 00:12:18,455 $6 million in re in renovations that included 230 00:12:20,555 --> 00:12:22,415 to the Meeting Room Foundation. 231 00:12:23,215 --> 00:12:25,655 A new steeple oh nine yards. 232 00:12:25,695 --> 00:12:27,575 I think it would be pretty, pretty cool to see 233 00:12:27,575 --> 00:12:28,815 what they've done and have a meeting there. 234 00:12:29,555 --> 00:12:30,855 It is pretty cool what they've done. 235 00:12:30,935 --> 00:12:34,335 I would love to, I guess big question would be, Owen, 236 00:12:34,435 --> 00:12:36,295 are you able to do that there? Okay. Yes. 237 00:12:36,295 --> 00:12:37,975 Madam Chair, we're all set. We got you covered. 238 00:12:38,205 --> 00:12:39,655 Okay. Are we able 239 00:12:39,655 --> 00:12:41,135 to look into seeing if they would be able 240 00:12:41,135 --> 00:12:42,775 to accommodate us there? 241 00:12:42,885 --> 00:12:45,055 Does that work for everybody If we were to go there? Yeah, 242 00:12:45,235 --> 00:12:46,895 We can have Sheila reach out. 243 00:12:46,965 --> 00:12:48,455 What was the time determined? 244 00:12:48,795 --> 00:12:50,095 We didn't get there yet. Okay. 245 00:12:50,115 --> 00:12:52,535 So what time do we wanna do seven o'clock 246 00:12:52,645 --> 00:12:53,655 kind of when we usually meet. 247 00:12:53,655 --> 00:12:54,975 Do we wanna do earlier for that? 248 00:12:56,735 --> 00:12:57,895 I think seven o'clock is good. 249 00:12:58,205 --> 00:13:01,595 Okay. I'm fine with that. Okay. 250 00:13:02,175 --> 00:13:04,435 So we'll look at seven o'clock if I could do that. Great. 251 00:13:06,695 --> 00:13:07,955 The only other thing is, 252 00:13:08,075 --> 00:13:10,875 I know there's been some movement and things happening. 253 00:13:10,945 --> 00:13:14,155 Counselor Foot, would you like to put on your state rep hat 254 00:13:14,175 --> 00:13:17,115 and update us on the HB 1 4 6 9. 255 00:13:17,895 --> 00:13:19,515 Oh, thank you Madam Chair. 256 00:13:20,175 --> 00:13:23,035 So May 6th it came out of committee Five zero. 257 00:13:23,605 --> 00:13:25,395 Sorry. Before you do that, can you just remind us 258 00:13:25,395 --> 00:13:28,675 what about what that bill does so people at home know? 259 00:13:28,695 --> 00:13:30,515 Yes, thank you. Also, I think it's an important bill 260 00:13:30,515 --> 00:13:31,675 for the town to talk 261 00:13:31,675 --> 00:13:32,675 About. 262 00:13:32,675 --> 00:13:35,515 House Bill 1469 is a human trafficking bill that originated 263 00:13:36,795 --> 00:13:38,275 'cause a lot of what we're dealing here in Derry. 264 00:13:38,805 --> 00:13:41,515 Bills put forward this past year, many, 265 00:13:41,515 --> 00:13:45,915 many stakeholders involved federal, state, local. 266 00:13:47,655 --> 00:13:51,595 And it had had few hurdles here and there, 267 00:13:51,615 --> 00:13:54,635 but it made it through the house on a 3 23 268 00:13:54,635 --> 00:13:59,475 to 28 vote on a roll call vote last month. 269 00:13:59,935 --> 00:14:00,955 It then went to the Senate. 270 00:14:01,775 --> 00:14:04,875 Senate passed it five zero Audit Committee. 271 00:14:04,945 --> 00:14:07,875 They made three minor amendments, nothing that was 272 00:14:08,535 --> 00:14:09,915 any impact to the underlying bill. 273 00:14:09,915 --> 00:14:11,395 They were all in inconsequential. 274 00:14:11,855 --> 00:14:14,675 May 14th, the full Senate passed it on consent. 275 00:14:15,455 --> 00:14:17,835 And I was just notified today that the House, 276 00:14:18,435 --> 00:14:19,995 'cause once it goes to Senate 277 00:14:19,995 --> 00:14:21,475 and make any changes, comes back to the house 278 00:14:21,475 --> 00:14:22,755 to determine what happens to it. 279 00:14:23,135 --> 00:14:27,195 And I was informed today that the house side has 280 00:14:27,855 --> 00:14:30,955 non concurred and are opting for a committee, a conference, 281 00:14:31,445 --> 00:14:34,755 which means that there'll be representatives from the house 282 00:14:34,755 --> 00:14:35,795 and representatives from the state have 283 00:14:35,795 --> 00:14:37,115 to meet from the Senate, have to meet together 284 00:14:37,295 --> 00:14:39,155 and kind of have it out and whatnot. 285 00:14:40,315 --> 00:14:42,235 I was told that I'm gonna be on the Committee of conference 286 00:14:42,495 --> 00:14:44,635 to try to figure 287 00:14:44,635 --> 00:14:47,675 that out. That's all I know. 288 00:14:48,225 --> 00:14:51,525 Okay. And now, so you went back to committee in the house 289 00:14:51,545 --> 00:14:53,325 and then they decided to send it to, 290 00:14:53,745 --> 00:14:57,525 So yeah, so the committee chair, when, when it comes back 291 00:14:57,525 --> 00:15:01,085 to the house, the, the, the committee that it started in 292 00:15:01,955 --> 00:15:04,325 that chair makes a decision whether to concur non concur 293 00:15:04,345 --> 00:15:05,685 or do a committee conference. 294 00:15:06,185 --> 00:15:07,805 And it was decided non concur 295 00:15:08,875 --> 00:15:10,765 request a committee conference. Okay. 296 00:15:11,705 --> 00:15:13,245 Do we know who the chair of that committee is? 297 00:15:14,405 --> 00:15:16,085 Representative Leon. Okay. 298 00:15:16,335 --> 00:15:21,005 Thank you. Are there any questions on that Bill? 299 00:15:22,335 --> 00:15:23,845 Again, I just feel this is a bill 300 00:15:23,845 --> 00:15:25,485 that has hugely impacted our town 301 00:15:25,485 --> 00:15:27,605 and we've seen, we've made such strides 302 00:15:27,665 --> 00:15:29,365 to the extent we can in town 303 00:15:29,365 --> 00:15:32,045 and this is a really important bill to get passed. So 304 00:15:32,235 --> 00:15:33,235 It's definitely, definitely important. 305 00:15:33,235 --> 00:15:34,405 Hopefully I'll get there. Yeah, no, 306 00:15:34,405 --> 00:15:38,365 and again, the, the town administrator 307 00:15:38,365 --> 00:15:41,885 and the chief can, can attest how important this bill is 308 00:15:41,885 --> 00:15:44,045 and, and what the ordinance that we have here in town 309 00:15:44,045 --> 00:15:46,045 that we've been establishing for the last few years, 310 00:15:46,205 --> 00:15:49,885 I think 2023, I think we established that, you know, 311 00:15:49,885 --> 00:15:51,045 still some loopholes and whatnot, 312 00:15:51,045 --> 00:15:55,925 but dairy has been utilized as the, the sounding board 313 00:15:56,245 --> 00:15:58,405 and the example of how 314 00:15:58,915 --> 00:16:00,285 they want things to operate in the state. 315 00:16:00,345 --> 00:16:01,485 So hopefully, 316 00:16:01,485 --> 00:16:03,645 hopefully I have a good feeling it'll come out in a good, 317 00:16:04,375 --> 00:16:05,565 Isn't this result? 318 00:16:05,825 --> 00:16:09,205 Oh, sorry. Okay. Isn't representative of Leon on 319 00:16:10,765 --> 00:16:11,765 A dairy rep? 320 00:16:12,475 --> 00:16:14,405 Yeah, I, I haven't seen the, the amendment. Okay. 321 00:16:14,405 --> 00:16:15,765 So I don't know what the language change will be, 322 00:16:16,265 --> 00:16:18,525 so I'm not, I'm not sure what it entails, 323 00:16:20,705 --> 00:16:22,445 but again, I, I have a pretty, 324 00:16:23,565 --> 00:16:25,705 pretty comfortable it'll come out successful. 325 00:16:26,225 --> 00:16:27,505 Excellent. Well thank you for your work on that. 326 00:16:29,375 --> 00:16:31,265 That was all I had. Town administrator's 327 00:16:31,265 --> 00:16:32,265 Report. 328 00:16:32,265 --> 00:16:33,545 Yes. Good evening. So I have a couple of items 329 00:16:33,645 --> 00:16:34,865 of community interest. 330 00:16:35,765 --> 00:16:40,545 Monday will be the town's Memorial Day festivities. 331 00:16:41,645 --> 00:16:44,185 So it will start with a parade. 332 00:16:44,845 --> 00:16:48,585 The Memorial Day parade will stage at Hood Commons 55 333 00:16:48,585 --> 00:16:49,905 Crystal Ave at 10:00 AM 334 00:16:50,525 --> 00:16:53,665 and the parade will kick off at 10:30 AM the parade work 335 00:16:53,835 --> 00:16:58,065 route works its way down Crystal Ave finishing at McGregor 336 00:16:58,065 --> 00:16:59,625 Park where there'll be some additional 337 00:17:00,275 --> 00:17:02,025 ceremonies at that location. 338 00:17:03,045 --> 00:17:06,065 All this information is on the town's website. 339 00:17:06,185 --> 00:17:09,305 I believe it's on the Linked through the Town's parks 340 00:17:09,305 --> 00:17:10,425 and Recreation department. 341 00:17:10,425 --> 00:17:12,145 And I've seen it on Facebook a couple of times 342 00:17:13,295 --> 00:17:15,985 because of the America two 50 anniversary. 343 00:17:15,985 --> 00:17:17,865 There's gonna be a military flyover 344 00:17:18,545 --> 00:17:21,785 and also a static display of military equipment. 345 00:17:21,805 --> 00:17:24,985 So that's gonna be enhanced from kind of the, you know, the, 346 00:17:25,045 --> 00:17:27,625 the normal parades that we've seen in the past years. 347 00:17:28,005 --> 00:17:30,625 But many thanks to the Memorial Day parade committee, 348 00:17:30,625 --> 00:17:32,945 including VFW post 1617 349 00:17:33,085 --> 00:17:36,225 and their auxiliary American Legion post nine in their 350 00:17:36,335 --> 00:17:39,265 auxiliary dairy cam and dairy parks 351 00:17:39,265 --> 00:17:40,305 and recreations for their 352 00:17:40,665 --> 00:17:41,945 contributions in planning this event. 353 00:17:41,945 --> 00:17:43,985 And I'm sure, I hope I didn't leave anybody out, 354 00:17:44,005 --> 00:17:47,545 but that's gonna be on Monday, May 25th. 355 00:17:48,425 --> 00:17:50,485 A couple other governmental items of note 356 00:17:51,185 --> 00:17:52,605 tax collector's office, again, 357 00:17:52,645 --> 00:17:53,965 I mentioned this at the last meeting, 358 00:17:53,975 --> 00:17:58,165 their hours will be changing effective July 6th, 2026. 359 00:17:58,725 --> 00:18:02,445 This will also be in effect for the town clerk's office. 360 00:18:02,905 --> 00:18:07,085 We will be open Monday through Friday, 7:00 PM to 4:00 PM 361 00:18:07,385 --> 00:18:10,605 and we will have a one hour late on Wednesdays 362 00:18:10,605 --> 00:18:13,365 until 5:00 PM So that change will be posted 363 00:18:13,475 --> 00:18:14,845 with a sign outside. 364 00:18:15,375 --> 00:18:18,365 It'll also be on our town website, I believe it already is. 365 00:18:18,785 --> 00:18:20,285 And so we'll continue to talk about 366 00:18:20,285 --> 00:18:21,445 that in future meetings just 367 00:18:21,445 --> 00:18:23,125 to make sure everybody is aware of that. 368 00:18:23,985 --> 00:18:27,685 And then lastly, I was in contact with the tax collector. 369 00:18:27,705 --> 00:18:29,005 She indicates that the 370 00:18:29,575 --> 00:18:33,085 first half tax bills are almost done in their proofing 371 00:18:33,085 --> 00:18:35,965 process and they will be distributed within the next 372 00:18:36,255 --> 00:18:37,325 seven to 10 days. 373 00:18:37,905 --> 00:18:39,965 The due date on the first half tax bills 374 00:18:40,025 --> 00:18:43,165 for 2026 will be July 1st, 2026. 375 00:18:43,665 --> 00:18:45,965 So that'll be coming in the mail. 376 00:18:46,325 --> 00:18:49,485 I do wanna make sure that, that we talk about this openly. 377 00:18:50,065 --> 00:18:54,125 The first tax bill in 2026 is, is going 378 00:18:54,125 --> 00:18:57,165 to be at the $18 and 99 cents rate. 379 00:18:57,625 --> 00:19:01,885 That's the tax rate that is determined at the end 380 00:19:01,905 --> 00:19:04,165 of the 2025 calendar year. 381 00:19:04,305 --> 00:19:07,165 So all the items that we went 382 00:19:07,165 --> 00:19:08,645 through the town council's budget 383 00:19:09,105 --> 00:19:11,765 and also through the school SB two process 384 00:19:12,305 --> 00:19:14,725 is not included within this tax bill. 385 00:19:14,825 --> 00:19:18,725 So a new rate will be determined in October, 2026 386 00:19:18,795 --> 00:19:21,445 that will be reflected in the bill that is due in 387 00:19:22,005 --> 00:19:23,085 December, 2026. 388 00:19:23,505 --> 00:19:25,125 And new rate will be determined. 389 00:19:25,145 --> 00:19:29,685 So we as the town council had 390 00:19:30,145 --> 00:19:33,485 or will be holding to that 3.3 CPI rate. 391 00:19:34,845 --> 00:19:36,885 I do want to make sure that people understand 392 00:19:36,885 --> 00:19:39,845 that the way it works, you pay for the full value 393 00:19:39,865 --> 00:19:42,925 of 2026 based on that higher rate. 394 00:19:43,105 --> 00:19:46,765 And then you subtract out the first half tax that you paid. 395 00:19:46,865 --> 00:19:48,245 So in some instances, 396 00:19:48,375 --> 00:19:51,085 let's just say it was a $10,000 tax bill 397 00:19:51,085 --> 00:19:53,685 that was determined in the second half of the year, 398 00:19:53,825 --> 00:19:57,525 you paid $4,000 based on the old rate you would be due 399 00:19:57,525 --> 00:19:59,525 to pay the remaining $6,000. 400 00:19:59,625 --> 00:20:02,765 So the point I'm trying to make is that the bills going from 401 00:20:03,385 --> 00:20:08,125 the June to the December, 2026 could be vastly different. 402 00:20:08,465 --> 00:20:10,565 And I just wanna make sure people are aware of that. 403 00:20:10,945 --> 00:20:14,485 Not necessarily because of the towns 3.3 CPI, 404 00:20:14,745 --> 00:20:16,925 but you have county and school components that 405 00:20:17,745 --> 00:20:20,485 people should be aware of that were voted through 406 00:20:20,705 --> 00:20:23,205 and that are in the process in the county situation. 407 00:20:23,225 --> 00:20:25,045 So just wanna make sure everybody's aware of that. 408 00:20:25,045 --> 00:20:27,205 If any questions, feel free to reach out. 409 00:20:27,705 --> 00:20:31,765 But the tax bills will have the old rate of 1899 410 00:20:31,785 --> 00:20:34,045 for the June or July due date 411 00:20:34,145 --> 00:20:35,565 and then a new rate in December. 412 00:20:35,705 --> 00:20:36,805 So that's all I have. 413 00:20:37,825 --> 00:20:39,165 Any questions? Council 414 00:20:39,275 --> 00:20:41,565 Webb, on the tax bill, when, 415 00:20:41,795 --> 00:20:44,805 when the final numbers are determined in October, will we 416 00:20:46,745 --> 00:20:48,645 put it out on the webpage 417 00:20:48,825 --> 00:20:51,685 and social media, including the breakdown 418 00:20:51,745 --> 00:20:53,805 so people can understand even 419 00:20:53,805 --> 00:20:56,525 before they get the, the tax bills go out in December, 420 00:20:56,995 --> 00:20:58,845 what the tax rate would be on, 421 00:20:58,845 --> 00:21:00,605 let's say the average value home in dairy? 422 00:21:00,745 --> 00:21:04,885 Yep, absolutely. If you recall last year we had a 423 00:21:05,005 --> 00:21:06,045 PowerPoint presentation 424 00:21:06,045 --> 00:21:07,925 that was done immediately after that. 425 00:21:07,925 --> 00:21:10,765 Right When the tax rate is established, 426 00:21:10,905 --> 00:21:12,485 it is posted immediately 427 00:21:12,625 --> 00:21:14,805 to the town's website is also available 428 00:21:14,805 --> 00:21:16,445 through the New Hampshire DRA. 429 00:21:16,465 --> 00:21:19,125 So all the, this information is readily available of 430 00:21:19,125 --> 00:21:21,525 what I'm talking about Now for the current rate, 431 00:21:21,835 --> 00:21:24,445 when the future rate is determined, sometimes we have 432 00:21:24,445 --> 00:21:27,645 to wait for New Hampshire DRA to give us that final number. 433 00:21:27,705 --> 00:21:31,205 But when it's all put together, we do put that out 434 00:21:31,225 --> 00:21:33,765 and it's picked up pretty, pretty rapidly on, 435 00:21:33,765 --> 00:21:35,045 on social media for sure. 436 00:21:39,065 --> 00:21:42,725 Any other questions? All right. 437 00:21:43,995 --> 00:21:47,965 Next up we have a public hearing item 26 45, 438 00:21:48,605 --> 00:21:50,965 resolution 2026 dash 0 29 439 00:21:50,985 --> 00:21:53,085 to accept a New Hampshire Highway Safety grant 440 00:21:53,085 --> 00:21:55,445 for various traffic enforcements activities. 441 00:21:55,885 --> 00:21:57,045 Chief FII chair, 442 00:21:57,575 --> 00:21:59,045 Would you mind before that, I heard 443 00:21:59,045 --> 00:22:01,565 that House Bill 1469 was discussed. 444 00:22:01,625 --> 00:22:05,165 I'd like to provide a timely and correct update to what's 445 00:22:05,165 --> 00:22:06,165 Going. 446 00:22:06,165 --> 00:22:06,725 I think you can wait till though 447 00:22:06,725 --> 00:22:07,725 we've gone through our business. 448 00:22:07,755 --> 00:22:09,085 Okay. Thank you. If you've actually, 449 00:22:09,195 --> 00:22:10,685 I'll miss the little league game. I'll sit in the back 450 00:22:10,685 --> 00:22:11,685 Door. 451 00:22:11,685 --> 00:22:12,485 Ready? No, you there Was there was public 452 00:22:12,485 --> 00:22:13,685 forum at the start of the meeting? 453 00:22:13,945 --> 00:22:15,285 Yes. Come on. Be part 454 00:22:15,285 --> 00:22:16,285 Of it. 455 00:22:16,285 --> 00:22:16,485 Thank you. 456 00:22:23,255 --> 00:22:26,545 Good evening counsel. This evening I appear to seek 457 00:22:27,135 --> 00:22:32,105 authorization to apply for Highway Safety Agency grant for 458 00:22:33,265 --> 00:22:35,265 specific enforcement patrols, 459 00:22:35,945 --> 00:22:38,225 specifically DUI enforcement patrols, 460 00:22:38,585 --> 00:22:41,465 distracted driving patrols, pedestrian bicycle patrols 461 00:22:41,465 --> 00:22:43,585 and mobilization patrols each year. 462 00:22:43,605 --> 00:22:45,385 You may recall we do this every year. 463 00:22:45,685 --> 00:22:47,105 The Highway Safety Agency, 464 00:22:47,125 --> 00:22:50,225 New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency Awards communities, 465 00:22:50,225 --> 00:22:51,785 various communities, certain amounts of money 466 00:22:52,125 --> 00:22:56,425 to perform extra patrols for these enforcement patrols. 467 00:22:57,215 --> 00:22:59,465 This year they've awarded dairy 468 00:22:59,925 --> 00:23:02,385 for speed enforcement patrols, $12,000 469 00:23:03,245 --> 00:23:06,225 for DUI enforcement patrols, $1,600 470 00:23:06,685 --> 00:23:09,265 for distracted driving patrols, $4,000 471 00:23:09,965 --> 00:23:12,225 for pedestrian bicycle patrols, $3,000 472 00:23:12,605 --> 00:23:16,985 and for mobilization patrols $3,700 for a total 473 00:23:16,985 --> 00:23:18,625 of $24,300. 474 00:23:19,655 --> 00:23:21,905 That amount of that grant demands a public hearing. 475 00:23:22,245 --> 00:23:24,225 I'm happy to answer questions now or 476 00:23:24,225 --> 00:23:26,065 after the public hearing your choice. 477 00:23:27,015 --> 00:23:29,145 Okay. Is there a motion to open public hearing? 478 00:23:29,585 --> 00:23:31,905 I make a motion that we open the public hearing second. A 479 00:23:32,425 --> 00:23:33,425 A All those in favor? 480 00:23:34,165 --> 00:23:36,425 Aye. Sorry. There's a motion by Councilor Webb, 481 00:23:36,425 --> 00:23:37,625 second by Councilor Mills. 482 00:23:38,885 --> 00:23:40,785 All right. Public hearing is open on this topic. 483 00:23:42,555 --> 00:23:44,305 Madam Chair, we're seeing none rise online. 484 00:23:45,335 --> 00:23:47,845 Madam Chair, seeing no input. 485 00:23:48,285 --> 00:23:49,525 I move to close the public hearing. 486 00:23:51,105 --> 00:23:55,605 Second. It Is there. There second. I second. 487 00:23:56,095 --> 00:23:58,525 Sorry. Motion by Council Mills second by Councilor Healy. 488 00:23:58,525 --> 00:24:00,925 All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? 489 00:24:01,665 --> 00:24:03,445 All questions from counselors. 490 00:24:05,655 --> 00:24:08,085 Madam Chair, I move. Oh, hold 491 00:24:08,085 --> 00:24:08,685 On. First 492 00:24:08,925 --> 00:24:11,005 Question, just one quick question. 493 00:24:11,425 --> 00:24:14,005 You said pedestrian bicycle patrols 494 00:24:14,065 --> 00:24:18,485 and I've just noticed through town we're seeing a lot of, 495 00:24:18,825 --> 00:24:20,285 it may not be appropriate to this grant, 496 00:24:20,385 --> 00:24:23,085 but I thought of it when reading it 497 00:24:25,285 --> 00:24:27,965 a lot more kids on e-bikes 498 00:24:27,965 --> 00:24:30,165 and e scooters talking to one of these kids. 499 00:24:30,245 --> 00:24:32,485 I know they can get 'em up to almost 50 miles an hour. 500 00:24:34,265 --> 00:24:37,245 And has, have you been seeing any issues 501 00:24:37,385 --> 00:24:38,405 or problems with those? 502 00:24:39,305 --> 00:24:41,565 We have had complaints about the operation 503 00:24:41,565 --> 00:24:45,085 of various types of e-bikes and minibikes Yeah. 504 00:24:45,085 --> 00:24:48,805 Motorized bikes in town over the, the past few months 505 00:24:49,185 --> 00:24:50,845 and as we get through all months, those, 506 00:24:50,855 --> 00:24:51,965 those complaints increase. 507 00:24:52,115 --> 00:24:53,765 That was that those types 508 00:24:53,765 --> 00:24:56,565 of operation would absolutely be pertinent to these patrols. 509 00:24:56,675 --> 00:24:56,965 Okay. 510 00:25:01,515 --> 00:25:05,135 Any other questions? Seeing no further questions Madam 511 00:25:05,145 --> 00:25:06,455 Chair, I move 512 00:25:06,455 --> 00:25:10,655 that the Town Council adopt resolution 2026 dash 513 00:25:10,765 --> 00:25:14,935 0 2 9 to accept a New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency grant 514 00:25:14,955 --> 00:25:18,015 for various traffic enforcement activities. 515 00:25:18,445 --> 00:25:22,415 Whereas Section nine point 15 of the Town Charter 516 00:25:22,985 --> 00:25:25,615 authorizes the town council to accept grant funding 517 00:25:26,035 --> 00:25:27,495 and whereas funding is available 518 00:25:27,495 --> 00:25:30,175 through the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency 519 00:25:30,235 --> 00:25:32,175 and whereas the town may receive funds 520 00:25:32,555 --> 00:25:35,135 for various traffic enforcement activities 521 00:25:35,635 --> 00:25:38,215 and whereas these activities enhance the safety 522 00:25:38,275 --> 00:25:40,935 of the traveling public in dairy now 523 00:25:40,935 --> 00:25:43,495 therefore be it resolved in counsel pursuant 524 00:25:43,495 --> 00:25:46,975 to RSA 31 95 B, 525 00:25:47,405 --> 00:25:50,735 that the town administrator is hereby authorized to apply 526 00:25:50,795 --> 00:25:51,975 for except 527 00:25:52,155 --> 00:25:56,695 and expend $24,300 derived from the 528 00:25:56,695 --> 00:25:59,535 New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency grants 529 00:25:59,635 --> 00:26:02,455 and to enter into agreements with the state of New Hampshire 530 00:26:02,835 --> 00:26:05,535 as may be necessary to finalize receipt 531 00:26:05,535 --> 00:26:06,735 of this grant funding 532 00:26:07,235 --> 00:26:11,815 for the following Speed enforcement troll patrols $12,000, 533 00:26:12,065 --> 00:26:15,255 which consists of 44 hour patrols, 534 00:26:16,015 --> 00:26:19,855 DUI enforcement patrols $1,600, which is equal 535 00:26:19,855 --> 00:26:23,815 to five four hour patrols distracted driving patrols, 536 00:26:23,845 --> 00:26:27,855 $4,000 equal to 13 four hour patrols, 537 00:26:28,385 --> 00:26:32,375 pedestrian bicycle patrols, $3,000 equal 538 00:26:32,375 --> 00:26:34,535 to ten four hour patrols. 539 00:26:34,875 --> 00:26:39,495 And finally mobilization patrols, $3,700 equal to 12 540 00:26:40,085 --> 00:26:41,295 four hour patrols. 541 00:26:41,295 --> 00:26:43,175 This resolution shall take effect 542 00:26:43,290 --> 00:26:45,325 immediately upon its passage. 543 00:26:47,965 --> 00:26:49,005 I second it. Okay. 544 00:26:49,005 --> 00:26:51,005 Motion by Council Mills second by Councilor Webb. 545 00:26:51,185 --> 00:26:54,485 Any further discussion on the motion? Councilor Mills? 546 00:26:55,105 --> 00:26:57,765 Yes. Councilor Healy. Yes. Councilor Webb? Yes. 547 00:26:57,835 --> 00:27:00,685 Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot? 548 00:27:00,745 --> 00:27:02,765 Yes. And chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. 549 00:27:02,855 --> 00:27:04,605 Seven zero. Thank you. 550 00:27:04,975 --> 00:27:08,405 Thank you Counsel. And the last one, 551 00:27:08,505 --> 00:27:12,885 and this isn't just new business resolution 2026 dash zero 552 00:27:13,075 --> 00:27:15,165 nine to accept a New Hampshire Highway Safety grant 553 00:27:15,165 --> 00:27:16,845 for the purchase of mobile data equipment. 554 00:27:18,715 --> 00:27:21,685 Good evening. Once again. This agenda item, 555 00:27:21,925 --> 00:27:23,365 I seek authority to apply 556 00:27:23,465 --> 00:27:26,445 for equipment from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency, 557 00:27:27,205 --> 00:27:29,565 specifically two rugged tablets, 558 00:27:30,825 --> 00:27:32,485 two keyboards to go along with those. 559 00:27:32,705 --> 00:27:35,285 And a jet printer for installation 560 00:27:35,285 --> 00:27:36,405 and not one of our cruisers. 561 00:27:36,945 --> 00:27:40,125 All this equipment will go in, in, in some of our cruisers. 562 00:27:40,665 --> 00:27:44,765 And this equipment will make our fleet complete 563 00:27:44,765 --> 00:27:47,525 and whole with respect to the application of this technology 564 00:27:47,945 --> 00:27:50,805 so that all of our cruisers are patrol ready, ready to go. 565 00:27:50,805 --> 00:27:52,685 With this technology on board. 566 00:27:53,985 --> 00:27:57,445 We will get 80% funding 567 00:27:57,865 --> 00:27:59,045 for the computers 568 00:27:59,465 --> 00:28:03,045 and we get 100% funding for the pocket printer. 569 00:28:03,545 --> 00:28:06,205 So you can see on the staff report if you have it in front 570 00:28:06,205 --> 00:28:10,605 of you, we seek to spend $7,896 on the computers. 571 00:28:11,035 --> 00:28:13,925 $450, $54 on the keyboards 572 00:28:13,945 --> 00:28:16,605 and $350 61 cents on the printer. 573 00:28:17,465 --> 00:28:21,325 The grant total is the requested expenditure is 574 00:28:21,325 --> 00:28:24,725 $8,700 and 61 cents. 575 00:28:24,945 --> 00:28:28,645 The grant will cover $7,030 and 61 cents. 576 00:28:29,585 --> 00:28:32,885 So we have a local match cash match, which we will take out 577 00:28:32,885 --> 00:28:36,005 of our already approved and appropriated funds. 578 00:28:36,105 --> 00:28:38,005 I'm not looking for any additional appropriations this 579 00:28:38,005 --> 00:28:40,485 evening of $1,670. 580 00:28:42,225 --> 00:28:43,885 We do not need because of the amount, 581 00:28:44,765 --> 00:28:46,565 I believe a public hearing for this matter. 582 00:28:46,665 --> 00:28:50,005 So I'm happy to answer any questions and go from there. 583 00:28:51,785 --> 00:28:52,925 Any questions from the council? 584 00:28:55,755 --> 00:28:58,245 Alright, I like to 585 00:28:58,495 --> 00:29:01,645 Madam chairing no further questions. 586 00:29:01,925 --> 00:29:06,565 I move resolution 2026 dash 0 1 9 587 00:29:06,665 --> 00:29:10,205 to accept a New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency grant 588 00:29:10,345 --> 00:29:11,885 for mobile data equipment. 589 00:29:12,315 --> 00:29:14,925 Whereas Section nine point 15 590 00:29:14,985 --> 00:29:17,365 of the Town Charter authorizes the Town Council 591 00:29:17,465 --> 00:29:18,605 to accept grant funding. 592 00:29:19,065 --> 00:29:20,565 And whereas funding is available 593 00:29:20,565 --> 00:29:22,965 through the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency, 594 00:29:23,465 --> 00:29:25,285 and whereas the town may receive funds 595 00:29:25,345 --> 00:29:27,725 for various traffic enforcement activities 596 00:29:28,065 --> 00:29:30,605 and whereas these activities enhance the safety 597 00:29:30,625 --> 00:29:33,045 of the traveling public in dairy now 598 00:29:33,045 --> 00:29:35,645 therefore be it resolved in counsel pursuant 599 00:29:35,645 --> 00:29:40,285 to RSA 31 95 B, that the town administrator 600 00:29:40,865 --> 00:29:43,525 is hereby authorized to apply for, accept 601 00:29:43,585 --> 00:29:46,525 and expend $7,030 602 00:29:46,705 --> 00:29:50,445 and 61 cents derived from the New Hampshire Highway 603 00:29:50,505 --> 00:29:51,885 Safety Agency grants. 604 00:29:52,265 --> 00:29:54,805 And to enter into agreements with the State of New Hampshire 605 00:29:54,805 --> 00:29:57,485 as may be necessary to finalize receipt 606 00:29:57,485 --> 00:30:01,765 of this grant funding for the following two G Tac, 607 00:30:02,085 --> 00:30:05,125 a one 40 fully rugged tablets at 608 00:30:05,125 --> 00:30:08,045 $3,948 each for a total 609 00:30:08,065 --> 00:30:13,045 of $7,896 two G tac rugged keyboards 610 00:30:13,065 --> 00:30:17,565 at 2 27 each for a total of $454 611 00:30:18,265 --> 00:30:23,045 and one brother pocket Jet eight printer at $350 612 00:30:23,105 --> 00:30:24,765 and 61 cents. 613 00:30:25,855 --> 00:30:27,885 Total project cost 8,000 614 00:30:27,895 --> 00:30:32,525 seven hundred and sixty one three $8,700 615 00:30:32,585 --> 00:30:33,645 and 61 cents. 616 00:30:34,275 --> 00:30:38,565 This grant covers $7,030 and 61 cents. 617 00:30:39,155 --> 00:30:40,765 This resolution shall take effect 618 00:30:40,765 --> 00:30:42,285 immediately upon its passage. 619 00:30:44,075 --> 00:30:45,485 I'll second it. Right. 620 00:30:45,485 --> 00:30:47,045 Motion by Councilor Mills second 621 00:30:47,065 --> 00:30:50,165 by Councilor Webb on the motion. Councilor Mills? 622 00:30:50,705 --> 00:30:53,285 Yes. Councillor Healy. Yes. Councilor Webb? Yes. 623 00:30:53,475 --> 00:30:55,925 Councilor Chase. Yes. Councillor Flood? Yes. 624 00:30:55,925 --> 00:30:59,005 Councillor Foot? Yes. And Chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. 625 00:30:59,295 --> 00:31:01,525 Seven zero. Thank you. You thank, thank you. 626 00:31:01,525 --> 00:31:03,765 Council Representative. 627 00:31:03,795 --> 00:31:05,885 Leon, do you have anything that is different than 628 00:31:05,885 --> 00:31:08,525 what was stated to add to this? I don't 629 00:31:08,525 --> 00:31:09,525 Know. 630 00:31:09,525 --> 00:31:09,965 I, I don't know everything 631 00:31:09,965 --> 00:31:11,245 that was stated, but I'd just like 632 00:31:11,245 --> 00:31:12,845 To provide an update on where it is. I'll be 633 00:31:12,845 --> 00:31:13,845 Very brief. 634 00:31:13,845 --> 00:31:14,685 So we received an update already, 635 00:31:14,785 --> 00:31:16,005 so I will give you two minutes 636 00:31:16,105 --> 00:31:17,605 to give an update, but that's it. 637 00:31:17,765 --> 00:31:18,805 'cause we, that's what we 638 00:31:19,005 --> 00:31:20,085 received was an update on the bill. 639 00:31:20,435 --> 00:31:23,605 Okay. Thank you. So as far as the bill goes, 640 00:31:23,965 --> 00:31:26,845 house Bill 1469 came outta the Senate with a few changes. 641 00:31:27,115 --> 00:31:30,685 However, it was not updated to ensure that a natural person 642 00:31:31,255 --> 00:31:34,445 would be the person operating a massage establishment if 643 00:31:34,445 --> 00:31:36,325 they're not licensed as a massage therapist. 644 00:31:36,875 --> 00:31:39,685 This leaves a very large loophole for the problem 645 00:31:39,715 --> 00:31:43,125 that Chief FII has been addressing when somebody has an LLC 646 00:31:43,525 --> 00:31:45,165 registered to a facility in one town 647 00:31:45,465 --> 00:31:47,885 and then swaps them out when they are brought, 648 00:31:47,915 --> 00:31:49,125 when somebody comes against them. 649 00:31:50,355 --> 00:31:52,805 What is necessary with this is to ensure 650 00:31:52,835 --> 00:31:54,165 that somebody can go to prison 651 00:31:54,185 --> 00:31:57,085 or jail for sex trafficking if this is 652 00:31:57,085 --> 00:31:58,325 happening in our communities. 653 00:31:58,865 --> 00:32:02,445 And if we cannot ensure that a natural person is holding 654 00:32:02,445 --> 00:32:04,125 that license, a health 655 00:32:04,125 --> 00:32:05,885 and safety inspection won't do anything 656 00:32:05,885 --> 00:32:06,885 to hold people accountable. 657 00:32:07,265 --> 00:32:10,325 So I appointed a representative foot on the, 658 00:32:10,545 --> 00:32:13,125 on the conference committee to ensure 659 00:32:13,125 --> 00:32:15,205 that his prime sponsor, all of his intentions 660 00:32:15,205 --> 00:32:16,565 of the bill are brought forward. 661 00:32:16,945 --> 00:32:19,125 And I'm sure that his intention is that people 662 00:32:19,265 --> 00:32:21,405 who are doing this will go to jail if necessary. 663 00:32:22,265 --> 00:32:24,725 And we were going to discuss this more afterwards. 664 00:32:24,725 --> 00:32:26,405 We formed this conference committee today 665 00:32:26,405 --> 00:32:28,085 because I received it from the Senate. 666 00:32:28,675 --> 00:32:31,045 This will move forward, this will pass. 667 00:32:31,545 --> 00:32:34,245 We will ensure that we are not having the massage 668 00:32:34,245 --> 00:32:36,325 establishments like we have seen in this town. 669 00:32:36,825 --> 00:32:40,085 And this is something that will move forward and become law. 670 00:32:40,885 --> 00:32:42,685 I believe that that had already been communicated 671 00:32:42,705 --> 00:32:44,365 to the stakeholders through some 672 00:32:44,365 --> 00:32:46,285 of the representatives who spoke with the speaker. 673 00:32:46,625 --> 00:32:50,245 But I will give you my personal word that I will ensure that 674 00:32:50,245 --> 00:32:52,405 as long as a natural person is required 675 00:32:52,405 --> 00:32:54,885 to open a massage establishment, this will move forward, 676 00:32:55,065 --> 00:32:56,165 be signed into law 677 00:32:56,305 --> 00:32:57,605 and make sure that we can get rid 678 00:32:57,605 --> 00:32:59,645 of these terrible false businesses. 679 00:33:01,135 --> 00:33:02,485 Thank you. Thank you. 680 00:33:04,345 --> 00:33:09,085 All right. Counselor comments. Councilor Haley? 681 00:33:09,955 --> 00:33:13,285 Yeah, I just wanted to remind dairy residents that the 682 00:33:13,845 --> 00:33:16,445 filing period for state offices is 683 00:33:16,445 --> 00:33:17,805 June 3rd through the 12th. 684 00:33:18,425 --> 00:33:23,085 And before that, on Tuesday, June 2nd is the last day 685 00:33:23,085 --> 00:33:26,005 for party changes before the September 8th primary. 686 00:33:27,105 --> 00:33:30,005 So the supervisors of the checklist will be in session from 687 00:33:30,145 --> 00:33:34,965 six to seven 30 that evening to accept any party changes. 688 00:33:35,945 --> 00:33:38,725 So you want to check your party affiliation, you can go 689 00:33:38,725 --> 00:33:40,205 to the Secretary of State's website, 690 00:33:40,265 --> 00:33:41,405 you can look in the lobby. 691 00:33:41,885 --> 00:33:44,725 There's the, the alpha voter list down there. 692 00:33:45,875 --> 00:33:48,485 Make sure you're registered how you want to be, 693 00:33:48,485 --> 00:33:51,485 because on election day, if you're in one party, 694 00:33:51,485 --> 00:33:53,285 that's the ballot that you get. 695 00:33:54,165 --> 00:33:55,365 A lot of people don't realize 696 00:33:55,675 --> 00:33:59,125 that when you declare on an election day, if you don't go to 697 00:33:59,125 --> 00:34:01,005 that change back table, you're in that party. 698 00:34:01,145 --> 00:34:05,445 So it's very important to check prior to 699 00:34:06,285 --> 00:34:07,365 that June 2nd date 700 00:34:07,425 --> 00:34:10,645 and just make sure you're affiliated the way you want to be. 701 00:34:11,335 --> 00:34:14,765 Thank you. Our town clerk had texted me to give 702 00:34:14,765 --> 00:34:16,725 that update, but you did it way better than I was gonna say. 703 00:34:17,015 --> 00:34:18,845 Thank you. Councilor Web 704 00:34:21,225 --> 00:34:22,225 On May. 705 00:34:22,925 --> 00:34:26,525 Actually, last Saturday, the dairy VFW had its 706 00:34:28,235 --> 00:34:30,285 flag day and annual award ceremony. 707 00:34:32,025 --> 00:34:34,685 And they selected several people 708 00:34:34,865 --> 00:34:38,045 to be recognized there. 709 00:34:38,465 --> 00:34:40,645 And the first one was patrolman Josh Morris, 710 00:34:40,905 --> 00:34:42,245 who was a police officer of the year. 711 00:34:43,145 --> 00:34:46,885 He was recognized for basically 712 00:34:48,385 --> 00:34:52,965 by himself having to talk down an armed endangered subject 713 00:34:53,705 --> 00:34:56,285 and resolve the situation peacefully. 714 00:34:58,475 --> 00:35:01,685 Firefighter Andrew Real was recognized 715 00:35:01,825 --> 00:35:06,805 for his community work fire department paramedic 716 00:35:07,625 --> 00:35:12,525 Matano was recognized for his work in the CAS accreditation, 717 00:35:12,525 --> 00:35:15,485 which he presented here as well as 718 00:35:18,045 --> 00:35:20,005 a program, hunger 365. 719 00:35:22,385 --> 00:35:25,245 And dispatcher, Chuck Tinkham was 720 00:35:26,795 --> 00:35:28,805 also recognized for all the work he has done, 721 00:35:28,805 --> 00:35:32,765 particularly in moving the communication center from the old 722 00:35:32,765 --> 00:35:35,485 central to the News News station. 723 00:35:36,755 --> 00:35:40,885 Jack Dormer or Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America 724 00:35:41,505 --> 00:35:42,885 was recognized for his project. 725 00:35:43,505 --> 00:35:45,925 And there were also several Voice of Democracy winners. 726 00:35:45,925 --> 00:35:49,965 These are high school students who, with the VFW, 727 00:35:50,565 --> 00:35:52,125 they wrote award-winning essays 728 00:35:53,825 --> 00:35:58,765 and they were Elizabeth Rose Ireland, Jack Ginetti, 729 00:36:00,225 --> 00:36:01,405 and Tiana Barton. 730 00:36:02,145 --> 00:36:05,085 And the VFW also recognized as Teacher of the Year. 731 00:36:05,505 --> 00:36:10,085 Nicole Stowers. They, 732 00:36:11,385 --> 00:36:13,645 the rest of the ceremony unfortunately, wasn't able 733 00:36:13,645 --> 00:36:14,925 to keep up with all the names, 734 00:36:15,545 --> 00:36:17,405 but they recognized many of their own members 735 00:36:17,865 --> 00:36:19,565 who have contributed to the hard work 736 00:36:19,565 --> 00:36:22,045 that they've been doing throughout the year in supporting 737 00:36:22,325 --> 00:36:26,085 veterans and organizing events such as 738 00:36:26,785 --> 00:36:28,285 the Flag Day ceremonies. 739 00:36:29,985 --> 00:36:30,985 Did I miss anybody? 740 00:36:32,005 --> 00:36:33,805 I don't think so. And I was there also, 741 00:36:34,105 --> 00:36:35,605 but I didn't write everybody's names down. 742 00:36:35,695 --> 00:36:36,695 Thank you. 743 00:36:39,345 --> 00:36:40,805 All right. I would, oh no, I got one. 744 00:36:40,805 --> 00:36:45,645 Before we go, I just always, I, every year I say, 745 00:36:45,765 --> 00:36:47,325 I think I say this right before Memorial Day, 746 00:36:47,325 --> 00:36:51,325 and I just encourage people, I know that it is our first 747 00:36:51,835 --> 00:36:54,365 sign of summer and everybody wants to get to the cookout, 748 00:36:54,385 --> 00:36:58,165 but please, I just really ask people to take a moment 749 00:36:58,185 --> 00:37:00,685 to realize Memorial Day is about our veterans 750 00:37:00,685 --> 00:37:03,125 that we have lost, who have defended this country. 751 00:37:03,125 --> 00:37:04,805 Whether it's when they've defended 752 00:37:04,825 --> 00:37:06,445 or when they've been defending the country, or after, 753 00:37:06,545 --> 00:37:10,405 and an hour of your time to go to a Memorial Day ceremony. 754 00:37:10,465 --> 00:37:11,925 We do a great job here in town. 755 00:37:12,025 --> 00:37:14,045 If you have a hometown you wanna go to, 756 00:37:14,045 --> 00:37:16,805 but an hour out of your day to go honor those veterans 757 00:37:17,505 --> 00:37:18,885 who put their lives on the line for us 758 00:37:18,885 --> 00:37:20,165 before you go to your cookout, 759 00:37:20,165 --> 00:37:24,165 would be much appreciated. Yes. Councilor 760 00:37:24,165 --> 00:37:27,325 Mills, I, I would like to recognize 761 00:37:27,425 --> 00:37:31,325 and thank both Representative Foot and Leon for their update 762 00:37:31,385 --> 00:37:34,205 and their commitment to the Massage Parlor. 763 00:37:34,205 --> 00:37:35,845 Bill, thank you very much for that. 764 00:37:36,625 --> 00:37:39,445 And seeing no further questions. 765 00:37:40,025 --> 00:37:43,445 One thing. Wait, wait. You all right, go ahead. 766 00:37:43,895 --> 00:37:47,725 Thank you, Madame to Councilor Webb. 767 00:37:47,955 --> 00:37:50,765 Also the VFW this past weekend had a rock 768 00:37:50,765 --> 00:37:52,245 march very well attended. 769 00:37:53,445 --> 00:37:55,765 I saw kids as little as, I'm guessing maybe four 770 00:37:55,765 --> 00:37:56,885 or five years old, up to, 771 00:37:57,185 --> 00:37:58,445 we had a gentleman in their eighties 772 00:37:58,475 --> 00:38:00,685 that were running it and walking. 773 00:38:00,785 --> 00:38:03,725 So it was a very good turnout. So I believe it'll be 774 00:38:03,905 --> 00:38:06,885 May 15th next year. Som calendars. 775 00:38:07,455 --> 00:38:09,925 Thank you. Okay, now you're on. 776 00:38:11,065 --> 00:38:13,005 Say no further questions. 777 00:38:13,065 --> 00:38:16,125 So, Madam Chair, I'd like to move. We adjourn. 778 00:38:16,705 --> 00:38:18,725 Second. All in favor? Aye. 779 00:38:19,145 --> 00:38:21,125 Aye. Thank you everybody. Have a good night.