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Yeah.

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Welcome everybody. I'll be running tonight's meeting.

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My name's Jack Webb.

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I'm the VA vice chair Councilor Spencer is away today.

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Just a reminder on emergency exits.

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There's one behind you

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and there's one over there in the event of emergency.

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And also wanna point out that directly and back is an a ED.

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Hopefully we need none of those.

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We'll now do a roll call.

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Roll Call first.

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Yeah. Councilman Chase.

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Good evening. Councilman Flood.

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Good evening, Councilman Foot. Good evening.

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Councilman Mills. Good evening, councilor Healy.

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Good evening, and myself, Jack Webb.

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Now, if we could all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

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And Dan, if you could lead us in it.

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IP lead This to the flag

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of the United States of America.

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It gonna be public for which it stands,

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one Nation under God, indivisible,

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with Liberty and Justice Forum.

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Thank you. Do I have

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a motion to open the public forum? So moved.

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Second, Made by Councilor Mill, seconded by foot.

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All those in favor? Aye.

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Aye. Aye. Question on, on these motions

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because nevermind, I just remembered.

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Yeah. Please state

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your name and your address.

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Good evening everyone. My name is David Vecher.

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I live at 26 Milmore Road, der New Hampshire.

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I just wanted to make an announcement mostly for the benefit

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of the fine people in the audience

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and the one wonderful people watching online

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that the Dairy Public Library is currently holding a raffle

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for a couple of e-bikes.

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The raffle will be pulled on the day

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of Dairy Fest, September 19th.

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Please visit the library for more information.

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Thank you very much.

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Thank you.

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Sorry about my outfit today.

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I've been doing work with my hands,

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that's why I'm not dressed as nicely as I normally do.

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Erica Leon, 84 Shanita Road.

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And I'm here to speak today about the bill

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that was passed in the house to allow the town of Derry

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to absorb the schools.

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This was a bill that was passed.

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It reads, the Dairy Town Council may incorporate the Dairy

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Cooperative School District as a department of the town

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through a charter amendment

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to give the town council control over the form

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and procedures for preparation

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and adoption of the school department budget.

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This is an opportunity to answer a question

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that people throughout the town are asking.

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The question is, what's gonna happen?

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So I don't lose my home because of rising property taxes.

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I do have to say that if you were

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to split the full year into sections between the schools,

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the county, and the town, if you start

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with paying your property taxes for the schools,

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we're actually still not done with that.

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With all the property taxes we paid through the year.

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Sometime in the middle of September,

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we're done paying school, pro school taxes.

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And then after that, we pay

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for everything in the town and in the county.

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I believe that this, the town council

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and the town has done a wonderful job of budgeting.

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I think that the same discipline

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to the schools would allow us to have great results while,

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while would allow us to have great results while limiting

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the cost and making it so

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that we are not taxing people out of their homes.

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This is something that people stop me when I'm driving by

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with my license plate

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and want to know how they can stay in their homes.

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The question they all have for you is,

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will the Dairy Town Council be me moving

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forward with this on their own?

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Or will they need to bring a citizen's petition in order

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to request that the town council pursues this path?

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So that's a question that the people of dairy want to know.

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It'd be wonderful if we could get an answer from you.

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So thank you.

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State rep David. Love of, I've knocked a lot of doors.

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All right, we'll go ahead. Restart the clock for you, sir.

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Go ahead. Okay. State rep David, love. I've lo locked. Yeah.

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Knocked on a lot of doors. I co-sponsored this bill

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One Lee Circle.

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Oh, one Lee, one Lee Circle Dairy. Okay.

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Like I said, I've knocked an awful lot of doors.

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The f the the main question, you know, what about my taxes?

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I'm afraid I'm gonna lose my house.

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You know, we can't afford to stay here anymore.

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We've been here for 50 years.

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Can't afford to afford to stay here anymore.

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You got, like Erica pointed out,

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you guys do a pretty darn good job.

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The school department on the, on the other hand,

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leaves a lot to be desired.

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We'd like some answers, you know, are you guys going to,

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you know, take this, this up and,

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and allow this to go on the ballot?

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Or, or do we have to do the petition?

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You know, time's, time will, it's March, comes,

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comes real close, come, comes real soon.

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So, you know, we, we'd like to know, thank you.

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And I can, the People at dairy would like to know

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If I can hop to the end of his, since we did that,

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we have explored all the different ways

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to consolidate the ways we tr look to fund dairy educates

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for less per student than the rest of the state.

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We have lower administrative costs,

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even though ours are high,

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if we did anything at the state level

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or even the county level, it would be more expensive.

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And if we were paying for it with the same level

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of services, we, people

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of dairy would be paying higher taxes in order

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to educate students throughout the state.

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The idea of bringing it and having more state funding is not

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a solution for dairy because dairy does it better.

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What we need to do is,

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before anything like that happens,

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bring the schools under the town so we can manage it,

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be lean and mean, and just be, be more effective so we can,

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we can graduate students who can afford

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to have houses in dairy when they grow up.

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So thank you.

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All right. Thank you. Thank you Ms. Leon and Mr. Love.

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You're welcome.

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Good evening counselors.

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My name is Brian Ello, six Rollin Street.

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I just wanna touch base with

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some people take the word tax cap as something

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that's not, not good.

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And tax cap doesn't necessarily mean tax cut.

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We all know that. Sitting on your side of the table, having

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to deal with tax caps.

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We've, we've done it for a long time.

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As a matter of fact, the town of Dairies had a tax cap

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on the townside of taxes for 33 years.

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So think about that for a second.

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33 years, has the sky fallen on the town? No.

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We have five, six unions.

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We still have to deal with the same thing.

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We, we hear some of the, the people talk about, well,

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you know, the, the, the state reps are cutting money

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for retirement.

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Well, same happens on a town, right?

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You get, you have the firefighters, you have the policemen,

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but you don't hear the town always saying it's a bad thing.

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They've dealt with it and they've dealt with under tax cap.

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So I just want to say

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that the tax cap is not necessarily an evil thing.

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And if the town of dairy can do it 33 years,

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and by the way, the,

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the town has never overridden a tax cap.

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Not once. Okay?

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And we built a fire station under the tax cap.

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By the way, you probably all know

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under the charter you can bond outside of the tax cap.

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But we built that fire station within the tax cap.

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So the town does do a fantastic job of, of its business

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and it's a good steward for the tax payers.

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So one of the things that, I went to the school board,

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I've been going to the school board meetings

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and luckily they,

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they gave back $533,000, okay?

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Out of a possible $1.8 million

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that they were talking about a contingency,

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whether they'll hold it or, or give money back.

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And so they decided to give $533,000 back

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to offset the tax rate, which is great.

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Now, they also budgeted 1.5 million.

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So you'll have a total of $2 million

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that will help a little bit of the blow.

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But remember the school's portion of the tax cap is, I'm,

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I'm sorry, the school's portion

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of the taxes are $10 million.

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That's a big hit coming in December. Okay?

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A lot of people don't realize it

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because, you know, you, you, you'll, you see

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that increase in December, not in July.

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But anyway, I just wanted to share that with you.

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I know a lot of you know about that.

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So don't, don't take it as a negative thing.

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Take it as a positive.

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And I think the town could do a really good job

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and we can find efficiencies and,

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and make it a better town overall.

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So, thank you.

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Hi, Good eating. Eat.

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Excuse me. Good evening. Richard Tripp, 44 Winham Road.

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I too am a co-sponsor on on House

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Bill 1331.

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I would like to clarify something

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that Erica said.

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I believe she, she mentioned

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that the town would be taking over the schools.

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That's not what the bill says. The bill says that the town

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town council control over the form

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and procedures for preparation

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and adoption of the school department budget.

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So the town won't be running the schools.

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All they're gonna be doing similar

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to what's going on in Manchester is they have the final say.

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The town has a final say on the school's budget.

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You know, so, you know, don't everybody get up, up in arms

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that the town's gonna be ruining the schools.

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That's not the case or that the town would be due.

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Should the charter amendment go through

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is have the final say on the school budget.

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Brian Ello made a comment about

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how much money the school is in

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the overall tax rate for the town.

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And I think Eric, Erica mentioned that

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you don't, you don't start paying for this

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town's portion of the budget till you hit like September.

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That's pretty much true.

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You know, the town portion of the budget,

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it's only about 28%.

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The school's portion of the budget is about 62%.

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You know, that's a lot of money.

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I believe that the town

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working with the school could find a way to

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cut the overall budget.

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The, I know this year

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the school's budget went up by

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a little over $9 million,

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which is about 9%.

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I know they're gonna, the town, the,

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the school's probably gonna say that.

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Well, a lot of that is bigger than

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well continue.

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Hold on a second, Mr. Trip, you've exceeded your time.

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Do I have a motion to extend it? So

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Moved.

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Second Motion to extend Mr. Tripp's time.

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All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye.

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Aye. Thank you. As almost done.

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Anyhow, I just wanted to say that

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Pinkerton this year is a, a,

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a little over $2 million.

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So they're roughly 22% of the increase

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that the school is asking for.

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So, well, Pinkerton is a substantial part

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of the school budget.

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It's, I don't believe that it's significant enough that

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you can blame Pinkerton for

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the 9% increase this year.

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So thank you.

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And think about saving the town's people some

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money, you know,

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because like I said, the

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another 9% increase, well, I, I, I'd like to know

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what the, the tax rate's gonna be this year.

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But I was talking to somebody

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and they said we won't know that until November or whatever.

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So thank you much.

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Thank you, Mr. Tripp.

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Steve Raffe, 13 North Shore business owner in dairy.

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So I've been coming here for 15 years telling everybody

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prior to you, gentlemen,

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and ladies, as you know, one's not present, that we needed

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to take the school budget and that everybody has issues.

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Who's gonna run for the town council?

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There'll be all school people. I've heard it

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all, but I knew it was coming.

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I also came and told you about nine months ago,

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this budget was going up 8,000,025.

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It was 96 5. It's now at ten eight. That's the difference.

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It went up 10 million.

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It's at 1 0 7, 4, it went up 10.8, 10, 10 million, $800,000.

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The school budget, they're gonna do it again next year.

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They plan on it already.

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I can tell you it's three to 5 million right now.

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At least two and a half to five, probably closer

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to three to three and a half.

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And they're gonna do it for a few years. That's what I know.

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I told you this before, that's what's coming.

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So as Ms, as Ms. Leon and,

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and Mr. Love said, you know, if we can do something

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with the charter is a,

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it's a very good idea and I'll tell you why.

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It gives you a chance to negotiate.

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It gives you some kind of pull.

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So when you're putting the budget together,

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if you think it's a good idea for the school to go one way

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and you, you know, you're controlling some of the budget,

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they're gonna have to pay attention right now.

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There's no checks and balances.

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I'm hearing not only from a lot

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of people in Derry, they're kind of tired of it.

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And I hate to tell you, but council's

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getting blamed for a lot of it.

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We know here because we're involved in it,

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but it just seems the town did it.

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It's always the town. And then

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of course it's the town council.

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I'm also hearing from, you know, some of the,

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I would say lower income tenants,

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which I house a few, quite a few.

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I have some that have been there for between five

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and 30 years, try to keep their rents down.

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And this year, from what I'm seeing now,

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my taxes will increase 15 to about 30,000.

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And they have to split that between them all.

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It, it could be 30, 40, 50, $60 a tenant a month,

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whatever, 10, even 10 or 20.

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It's a lot of money for somebody on a fixed income at making

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$22 an hour or whatever.

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It's, so we have to do something.

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The town and, and taking the, the school budget,

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any way you can take it would be very wise.

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And I think instead of just doing it through refer,

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you know, having them go around and sign petitions

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and all that stuff, I think the town council really needs

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to look into it and do it.

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It's gonna give you a lot of negotiating power to make,

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you know, keep the schools

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somewhat in line and slow 'em down.

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We're stuck on a cap.

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You know, we, we, we use some of the cap every year. Okay.

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It's not a lot of money, but we're stuck with it.

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But the school, there's no end to this and,

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and it's getting hard for older people.

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And I've been coming here for years, funding

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for the older people and the poorer people.

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And, and now here it is, it's, it's hitting us.

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You have, and you have, you can do something about it now.

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So I would highly advise it

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and I appreciate your time. Thank you.

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Thank you Mr. Tfe.

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Good evening everyone. Tom Carin to Cunningham Drive.

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I have here a positive comment on taxes.

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I had the honor of attending the ribbon cutting for the

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new solar array.

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That our net zero committee, I'm the secretary of

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that committee, but we have been working on that

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for about 10 years and it's been online for,

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I dunno, about a month or so.

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And it's gonna save us about what, 4 million over the life

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of the project.

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So that's 4 million worth of taxes.

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So, you know, like I said, again, it was,

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it was an honor to do that.

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And you know, we're gonna continue

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to work on different projects to save the,

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the town money on energy costs.

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I know we've worked over the years, we save about a hundred,

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about a million dollars a year on taxes.

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But a lot of that had to do with Mike Fowler

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'cause he's, you know, he, he had a lot of input

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and really helped us out a lot.

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So anyway, so that's a positive about taxes. Thank you.

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Thank you Mr. Cardin.

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Do I see anybody else in the audience coming up?

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Mr. Chair? We're seeing none Rise online.

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Hi, Jamie Caru, six L Richardson Drive.

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I just wanted to remind everybody that the public is welcome

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to attend all of the school's fiscal advisory committees

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and also we do have the deliberative session every February

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and that is the opportunity for everyone in town

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to have their voice heard on

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what they want the school budget to look like.

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So we do have a say, but people need to show up. Thank you.

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Thank you Ms. Caru. Seeing anyone else?

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Seeing none on mine. Mr. Chair. Mr. Close. Second.

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Motion to close by Councilor Foot.

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Seconded by Councilor Flood. All those in favor? Aye.

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Aye. Aye. The public forum is now closed

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and we'll move on to the consent agenda.

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On the consent agenda, we have item

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26 dash 76 to approve the minutes of August 4th, 2026.

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We have item 26 77,

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ordinance number 2026 dash 0 0 3 to amend chapter one 19

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of the General Code Hawkers Hor in itinerant vendors.

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There'll be public hearing scheduled for

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that on September 15th, 2026.

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Item 26 dash 78,

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resolution 2026 dash five

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to accept the 2026 Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

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A public hearing for that will be also held on

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September 15th, 2026.

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We do have two reservations that we need to accept

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from the Conservation Committee member Val Conway

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and Christopher Morlock.

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An alternate. We also need to accept the resignation

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of the Ty Taylor Library.

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Trustee Angel Fontaine.

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Okay, I have a motion under consent agenda second that

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made by Councilor Foot.

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Seconded by Councilor Mills on, do I need

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to do a roll call on this or is this okay?

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Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

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Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Healy? Yes.

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And the vice Chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. Six.

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Nothing on the chair's report.

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We have Town clerk Tina Guilford.

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Good evening counselors.

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I am here tonight to remind everyone

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that there is a primary next Tuesday,

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September 8th, 2026 at the Hackler gymnasium.

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7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Hopefully everyone remembers

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to come out and vote.

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We're looking forward to seeing all our voters.

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We've had tons of trainings already.

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There were more trainings tonight

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and there's some more trainings on Thursday

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and I think our staff is ready to go

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and ready to receive all the voters.

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So let's not make all our work in vain

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and not have a good turnout.

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So that would be great.

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Last chance for absentee ballots are happening right now.

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So the Clerk's office is open tomorrow, seven to five,

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Thursday and Friday seven to four.

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Monday Labor Day.

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The town clerk's office will be opened

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for absentee ballots only from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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We are required to be open by state law from three to five,

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but I'm gonna be open at 12.

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So myself and my staff will be here on Labor Day for you

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to drop off your absentee ballot.

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Pick up an absentee ballot.

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You can vote it right on the spot.

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We have people voting downstairs

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and turning it right back in.

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If you don't want to take it home.

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If you're concerned about the mail,

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do not drop it in our Dropbox in the drive through.

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It will be rejected.

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We don't have drop boxes here in New Hampshire.

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You do have to hand it to us at the Clerk's window.

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So again, labor Day 12:00 PM

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to 5:00 PM we will be here for absentee ballots only.

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We are the only department

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that will be open here at Town Hall.

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Every other department will be closed.

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So please don't come here trying

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to register your car 'cause that's not gonna happen.

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But for an absentee ballot, drop it off, get one.

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We will be here. Absentee ballots must be arrive in the town

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clerk's hands by 5:00 PM on election day in

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order to be processed.

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Just as a reminder, if you're bringing an absentee ballot,

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you know mom's bringing it for her kid on election day.

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Don't come at seven 15 at night because it will be rejected.

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So I need to have it in my hands by 5:00 PM on election day.

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Bring it on Labor Day. We'll be here. 12 to five.

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It's a holiday, so come on in. I have to be here.

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So please come in

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and visit when you are voting on election day.

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Please wait for the green check mark.

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We've had such a low turnout the last two town elections.

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I am certain that most voters,

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this will be the first time voting on our new machines.

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So please, when you're putting your ballot in the vote

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counting ballot counting device, please wait

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for the green check before you walk away.

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That means your ballot has been counted and accepted.

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Okay, last,

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our town clerk's office will be closed on primary day on

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election day, September 8th

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because we will be at the election

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and we will reopen at noontime on Wednesday.

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So that my staff has, I don't know, a few minutes

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to sleep in before we have to come in

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and do all the things we need to do for the election

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before we actually open at noon.

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'cause we still need to do wrap up the morning

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after the election.

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So does council have any questions?

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Thanks Jim. What is the total number

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of registered voters currently?

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So they just closed the checklist.

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We have approximately, I believe it is

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20,000

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and 186.

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I think that was the number I saw.

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They just had a session today.

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We had voters added, we had voters removed.

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I have been to all the nursing homes.

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Pleasant Valley was today, earlier today.

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I've been to Derry Rehab, I've been to Birch Heights,

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I've been everywhere.

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So hopefully everybody that wanted

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to vote in those places has voted.

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Thank you. Any other questions?

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I just have one question and

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I thought of this on the way here.

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I would've emailed it to you first.

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And that's been all the news on

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the new policies with mail-in ballots, the court cases

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with mail-in ballots,

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and even the rumors that the

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US Postal Service is gonna follow the rules.

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Despite injunctions, there seems to be a lot of confusion.

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Is that going to affect these

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absentee ballots for this election?

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I don't believe so. And to be perfectly honest,

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we don't have mail-in ballots in New Hampshire.

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We have absentee ballots.

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Mail-in ballots usually means

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that everybody automatically gets mailed a ballot

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and that is not the case.

513
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We are absentee here in New Hampshire.

514
00:27:10,265 --> 00:27:13,365
You must request a ballot in order to receive one.

515
00:27:14,745 --> 00:27:17,085
All right, thank you. You are welcome.

516
00:27:18,225 --> 00:27:19,965
And I just wanted to let you guys know

517
00:27:20,035 --> 00:27:23,245
that we were successful in obtaining our grant.

518
00:27:24,145 --> 00:27:27,685
So hopefully we'll have all our poll worker software up

519
00:27:27,685 --> 00:27:28,805
and running for November.

520
00:27:31,975 --> 00:27:32,885
Thank you Ms. Guilford.

521
00:27:38,505 --> 00:27:42,845
We have a appointment

522
00:27:42,905 --> 00:27:44,925
to the net zero task force.

523
00:27:45,665 --> 00:27:50,125
So I move that we appoint Colton as an alternate

524
00:27:50,305 --> 00:27:51,445
to the net zero task force

525
00:27:51,475 --> 00:27:54,725
with a term expiring on March 31st, 2029.

526
00:27:56,545 --> 00:27:58,845
So second. Any discussion?

527
00:28:02,405 --> 00:28:05,185
All right, we'll move to a vote then. Councilor Chase? Yes.

528
00:28:05,455 --> 00:28:09,745
Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes. Councilor Mills?

529
00:28:09,885 --> 00:28:12,505
Yes. Councilor Healy? Yes. And Vice Chair votes? Yes.

530
00:28:12,685 --> 00:28:14,225
Motion passes. Six. Nothing.

531
00:28:15,935 --> 00:28:20,025
Last thing I wanna mention under the chair's report is a

532
00:28:21,025 --> 00:28:23,265
reminder that Septe, the 25th anniversary

533
00:28:23,265 --> 00:28:24,945
of September 11th is coming up.

534
00:28:25,725 --> 00:28:28,665
The fire department will be having an event that day

535
00:28:30,015 --> 00:28:31,625
invitations and more to follow.

536
00:28:31,645 --> 00:28:32,945
So I'd suggest that you pay attention

537
00:28:32,945 --> 00:28:37,025
to the fire department's social media page on the specifics

538
00:28:37,605 --> 00:28:40,985
of the 21st, 25th anniversary of nine 11.

539
00:28:42,685 --> 00:28:45,945
So Now we're ready for the time Ministry's report.

540
00:28:46,515 --> 00:28:47,785
Thank you. And I'd like

541
00:28:47,785 --> 00:28:49,905
to invite Mark Fleischer to the podium.

542
00:28:50,505 --> 00:28:55,465
He has a presentation on the status of our fiscal 26

543
00:28:56,085 --> 00:28:59,265
end of year, along with the quarter four financials

544
00:29:00,205 --> 00:29:02,945
as a general presentation that he provides us each quarter.

545
00:29:03,565 --> 00:29:04,705
So I'll hand it off to Mark.

546
00:29:07,335 --> 00:29:08,335
Good Evening. All

547
00:29:08,835 --> 00:29:09,865
Wanna use those arrow?

548
00:29:20,525 --> 00:29:23,945
So yes, this is the June 30th, 2026 financial report.

549
00:29:29,135 --> 00:29:30,915
Go to the end here. Okay,

550
00:29:31,295 --> 00:29:34,035
so these results are preliminary.

551
00:29:34,455 --> 00:29:37,275
Our audit is going to commence on September 14th.

552
00:29:38,215 --> 00:29:40,835
For this analysis, we're gonna be talking about

553
00:29:42,635 --> 00:29:44,085
general fund operations,

554
00:29:44,095 --> 00:29:47,125
which do not include taxes overlay TIF, capital

555
00:29:47,625 --> 00:29:49,605
and EMT revenue or expenses.

556
00:29:50,345 --> 00:29:51,725
So our FY 26,

557
00:29:51,785 --> 00:29:55,485
our general fund operational revenues were 106% of budget.

558
00:29:56,025 --> 00:29:58,365
Our expenses were 98% of budget

559
00:29:59,685 --> 00:30:01,205
a year ago, FY 25.

560
00:30:01,345 --> 00:30:04,605
Our operational revenues were also 106% of budget.

561
00:30:05,025 --> 00:30:07,565
And the expenses, 97% of budget.

562
00:30:10,065 --> 00:30:13,845
So this slide shows some revenue variations for operations.

563
00:30:13,855 --> 00:30:16,965
These are general fund revenues that exceeded budget.

564
00:30:17,705 --> 00:30:21,405
So you can see that I've listed the activity center

565
00:30:21,405 --> 00:30:23,165
or the particular line that's involved.

566
00:30:23,785 --> 00:30:26,725
You see the budget and the actual results.

567
00:30:26,905 --> 00:30:29,165
And then the variance in this case,

568
00:30:29,875 --> 00:30:33,125
fire permits were about $30,000 above budget.

569
00:30:34,155 --> 00:30:37,405
Ambulance revenue 255,000 above budget.

570
00:30:37,575 --> 00:30:40,485
Motor vehicle was 557 above budget.

571
00:30:41,305 --> 00:30:43,845
Health permits 15 four above budget.

572
00:30:45,025 --> 00:30:46,045
Got on to interest revenue.

573
00:30:46,195 --> 00:30:50,285
That was 689,000 above budget.

574
00:30:51,915 --> 00:30:55,285
Town clerk had some, some positives also.

575
00:30:55,285 --> 00:30:57,725
There's a new line in there from average ceremony revenue

576
00:30:57,795 --> 00:31:01,125
that was $10,000 planning.

577
00:31:01,215 --> 00:31:04,605
Their applications were 14 five above budget.

578
00:31:05,275 --> 00:31:07,165
Code enforcement building permits were

579
00:31:07,165 --> 00:31:09,365
$149,000 above budget.

580
00:31:10,105 --> 00:31:11,205
And the transfer station,

581
00:31:11,225 --> 00:31:14,805
the recycling revenues were 332,000 above budget.

582
00:31:15,745 --> 00:31:20,605
So overall motor vehicle revenues were 42,867 greater

583
00:31:20,835 --> 00:31:22,845
than FY 2025.

584
00:31:23,545 --> 00:31:26,565
Our general fund interest revenue, despite being

585
00:31:26,565 --> 00:31:30,925
above budget, was $290,000 lower than FY 2025

586
00:31:31,155 --> 00:31:33,445
primarily because our rates have gone down.

587
00:31:36,875 --> 00:31:40,285
Some of the revenues that were below budget in police,

588
00:31:40,505 --> 00:31:45,045
we had canine reimbursement for $32,000 SRO,

589
00:31:45,095 --> 00:31:47,525
which is a school resource officer over a Pinkerton

590
00:31:47,525 --> 00:31:51,845
that was $6,700 below budget.

591
00:31:53,725 --> 00:31:57,275
Let's see some of the other ones. Oh, finance PCard rebate.

592
00:31:57,295 --> 00:31:59,875
We didn't get one last year, so we had a variance

593
00:31:59,875 --> 00:32:01,115
of $25,000.

594
00:32:01,115 --> 00:32:03,115
However, I've been informed we are going

595
00:32:03,115 --> 00:32:05,155
to receive in a couple weeks, $13,000.

596
00:32:07,095 --> 00:32:11,675
And planning code enforcement, small money recreation.

597
00:32:11,705 --> 00:32:14,275
Alexander Carr Trust reimbursement fell short.

598
00:32:14,595 --> 00:32:16,155
$18,000,

599
00:32:17,095 --> 00:32:21,715
the park side was $9,900 and could be

600
00:32:21,715 --> 00:32:24,795
because of programs not being taking place

601
00:32:24,855 --> 00:32:28,955
so much at Alexander Carr Highway, the non-governmental

602
00:32:29,795 --> 00:32:33,195
reimbursements were down 4.4 mil.

603
00:32:33,825 --> 00:32:37,195
Four point, let's see, $4,400. How does that sound?

604
00:32:38,435 --> 00:32:41,125
Transfer station household hazardous waste day reimbursement

605
00:32:41,125 --> 00:32:43,805
from the state was down $5,000.

606
00:32:44,545 --> 00:32:47,645
And despite our recycling revenues being high,

607
00:32:47,825 --> 00:32:51,525
our actual scrap metal recycling was down $16,000.

608
00:32:52,555 --> 00:32:54,055
The transfer station household,

609
00:32:54,055 --> 00:32:56,695
hazardous Waste Day expenses are partially reimbursed

610
00:32:56,695 --> 00:32:59,735
by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

611
00:33:02,545 --> 00:33:05,695
Going over to the expenditure side FY 26,

612
00:33:05,715 --> 00:33:07,255
we were a 98% of budget.

613
00:33:07,615 --> 00:33:10,655
FY 25 were a 97% of budget.

614
00:33:11,355 --> 00:33:14,655
So in fire, their overtime was over budget

615
00:33:14,715 --> 00:33:17,775
by $453,000 in police.

616
00:33:18,105 --> 00:33:20,695
Their full-time wages, I'm sorry they're not over,

617
00:33:20,695 --> 00:33:21,775
they're actually under

618
00:33:22,395 --> 00:33:26,455
and full-time wages in police were under budget

619
00:33:26,515 --> 00:33:28,375
by $360,000.

620
00:33:28,795 --> 00:33:32,015
And then police, their operational expenses outside

621
00:33:32,015 --> 00:33:36,535
of payroll had they were ahead 30,

622
00:33:36,535 --> 00:33:38,055
almost $39,000.

623
00:33:38,885 --> 00:33:43,095
Community development Professional services was below budget

624
00:33:43,275 --> 00:33:44,935
for 12,690.

625
00:33:46,545 --> 00:33:47,975
Let's see some of the other ones.

626
00:33:47,985 --> 00:33:50,255
Human Services assistance, that's a, that's a big one.

627
00:33:50,255 --> 00:33:52,255
$45,000 that wasn't spent.

628
00:33:54,645 --> 00:33:56,375
Assessing, planning, recreation,

629
00:33:56,375 --> 00:34:00,745
other professional services, $13,000 below budget.

630
00:34:01,325 --> 00:34:05,025
And I thought this would be a good one just to see gasoline

631
00:34:06,025 --> 00:34:07,865
expenses for the general fund.

632
00:34:08,185 --> 00:34:10,785
Activity centers had a positive of $8,000.

633
00:34:11,145 --> 00:34:13,665
A diesel fuel had a positive of $2,000.

634
00:34:14,485 --> 00:34:17,825
So at June 30th, departments trended individually

635
00:34:17,825 --> 00:34:20,505
between 96% and 110%.

636
00:34:21,175 --> 00:34:24,265
Also, there were five paramedic positions, vacant and fire

637
00:34:24,365 --> 00:34:26,425
and seven patrol officer positions.

638
00:34:26,565 --> 00:34:31,485
Vacant and police. So some

639
00:34:31,485 --> 00:34:35,005
of the expenditures that were exceeded exceeding budget over

640
00:34:35,005 --> 00:34:37,965
time and fire was $377,000.

641
00:34:38,835 --> 00:34:42,485
Emergency management, we had vehicle repairs of $9,000.

642
00:34:43,385 --> 00:34:48,085
Our capital less than $10,000 exceeded budget by $9,000.

643
00:34:49,065 --> 00:34:52,725
And finance, our audit expense is exceeding the budget

644
00:34:52,865 --> 00:34:53,965
by 41 5.

645
00:34:54,265 --> 00:34:55,605
I'm gonna talk about that later.

646
00:34:56,865 --> 00:35:01,125
In OMO, retiree Health, that was above budget by $30,000.

647
00:35:02,325 --> 00:35:04,445
Buildings and grounds for repairs

648
00:35:04,445 --> 00:35:06,445
and maintenance was above budget by 10,000.

649
00:35:07,535 --> 00:35:10,645
Parks and highway over time was up mainly

650
00:35:10,645 --> 00:35:12,005
because of snow removal.

651
00:35:12,865 --> 00:35:14,685
And in the supply maintenance line

652
00:35:14,685 --> 00:35:18,405
and highway $110,000 about budget, that was road salt.

653
00:35:19,225 --> 00:35:23,365
The transfer station trash hauling fees were about budget

654
00:35:23,425 --> 00:35:24,845
by $57,000.

655
00:35:25,625 --> 00:35:28,085
So another node is the fire overtime is offset

656
00:35:28,085 --> 00:35:30,565
by vacant positions and related roll-ups.

657
00:35:31,435 --> 00:35:32,685
Retiree health audit

658
00:35:32,785 --> 00:35:36,205
and legal expenses, overages in finance

659
00:35:36,465 --> 00:35:37,845
to be covered by our interest.

660
00:35:37,845 --> 00:35:41,485
Revenue surplus and emergency management expense overage is

661
00:35:41,485 --> 00:35:43,565
gonna be covered by emergency management.

662
00:35:43,565 --> 00:35:45,485
Unanticipated revenues not fire.

663
00:35:47,555 --> 00:35:50,695
So in summary, general fund operational revenues are

664
00:35:50,855 --> 00:35:54,055
expected to aced estimates by 2.736 million,

665
00:35:54,055 --> 00:35:55,775
which is 6% of budget.

666
00:35:56,635 --> 00:35:59,895
The general fund operational expenses were, are expected

667
00:35:59,915 --> 00:36:03,455
to be below estimates by 1.259 million,

668
00:36:03,455 --> 00:36:05,535
which is 1.6% of budget.

669
00:36:06,485 --> 00:36:08,735
This information confirms funds can be added

670
00:36:08,735 --> 00:36:10,135
to the unallocated fund balance.

671
00:36:10,245 --> 00:36:11,855
Therefore the maximum amount

672
00:36:12,285 --> 00:36:15,055
that the FY 26 budget can be released

673
00:36:15,055 --> 00:36:19,335
to the capital reserve funds equals 928,797.

674
00:36:20,955 --> 00:36:22,855
So anyone have any questions?

675
00:36:25,845 --> 00:36:28,735
Nope. I see none. I, okay.

676
00:36:29,365 --> 00:36:34,095
Yeah, so if our revenues are 2.73 higher,

677
00:36:34,395 --> 00:36:37,895
are we budgeting correctly in some of these departments

678
00:36:37,955 --> 00:36:39,215
or should we be looking at that?

679
00:36:39,375 --> 00:36:41,575
I know we just did the fiscal year 27 budget,

680
00:36:42,235 --> 00:36:46,655
but are some of the budget numbers budgeted low

681
00:36:47,595 --> 00:36:49,055
and, well,

682
00:36:49,055 --> 00:36:53,415
We have, we have, actually, I, I did something on that the

683
00:36:56,055 --> 00:36:59,775
compared to last year, FY 26, FY 25,

684
00:37:01,075 --> 00:37:04,735
we increased the motor vehicle revenue budget by $250,000.

685
00:37:05,195 --> 00:37:08,895
Our, we also increased our interest revenue by $200,000

686
00:37:09,995 --> 00:37:13,415
and building permits went up 50,000

687
00:37:13,835 --> 00:37:15,615
and ambulance revenue 50,000.

688
00:37:15,635 --> 00:37:19,055
So we've, we try to monitor where we think we're gonna be

689
00:37:19,595 --> 00:37:21,335
and we have increased from year to year.

690
00:37:21,405 --> 00:37:22,815
It's just that our volume is

691
00:37:23,225 --> 00:37:24,495
doing better than what we budget

692
00:37:27,565 --> 00:37:29,375
Because I know we don't want to go

693
00:37:30,315 --> 00:37:31,695
too low then not meet that.

694
00:37:31,795 --> 00:37:36,575
But for example, the transfer station recycling revenues 332

695
00:37:37,145 --> 00:37:40,535
extra thousand, which is a pretty significant amount.

696
00:37:43,195 --> 00:37:46,775
And then, you know, our expense is 1.25 less.

697
00:37:46,875 --> 00:37:50,895
So you're almost at 4 million in additional funds.

698
00:37:53,225 --> 00:37:55,285
Now we talked, we had a few residents come up

699
00:37:55,285 --> 00:37:58,925
and talk about the tax bills in DEC in December prior

700
00:37:58,925 --> 00:38:01,565
to those tax bills coming out, are there any scenarios

701
00:38:01,565 --> 00:38:04,165
that we could be presented with possibly the town council

702
00:38:04,195 --> 00:38:06,285
returning any money to the taxpayers?

703
00:38:06,305 --> 00:38:11,205
Or is that an option in the future? That's

704
00:38:11,285 --> 00:38:13,645
Probably something that we, we can discuss.

705
00:38:13,715 --> 00:38:17,205
It's just that I know one of the goals of the council is

706
00:38:17,205 --> 00:38:19,725
to decide what to do, whether unallocated fund balance

707
00:38:19,865 --> 00:38:22,365
and what projects can be done and that kind of thing.

708
00:38:22,365 --> 00:38:25,005
Whether it can be returned to the taxpayers,

709
00:38:25,005 --> 00:38:28,725
a tax rating sign, it might be able to, but I think that,

710
00:38:29,725 --> 00:38:31,405
I mean, I like Requires further discussion.

711
00:38:31,515 --> 00:38:33,565
Yeah, I mean, I'd like to see the big picture, but

712
00:38:33,865 --> 00:38:36,045
before those bills come out, I don't know if

713
00:38:36,045 --> 00:38:41,005
that's something we could discuss on what we do if we have

714
00:38:41,715 --> 00:38:43,885
kind of a surplus in, in that.

715
00:38:44,085 --> 00:38:45,925
I mean, to me it looks like we haven't

716
00:38:47,115 --> 00:38:48,605
4 million right, right there.

717
00:38:48,635 --> 00:38:50,165
That, but I mean, I'm,

718
00:38:50,225 --> 00:38:52,605
I'm not sure without seeing all the right,

719
00:38:52,825 --> 00:38:54,005
all the numbers, but, and

720
00:38:54,485 --> 00:38:55,525
Remember that that's an estimate

721
00:38:55,665 --> 00:38:57,565
and the auditors still have to do their thing

722
00:38:57,565 --> 00:38:59,445
and I know they do all sorts of entries

723
00:38:59,705 --> 00:39:03,405
and sometimes it, it increases our, our surplus

724
00:39:03,405 --> 00:39:04,925
and sometimes it decreases it.

725
00:39:05,315 --> 00:39:06,765
Okay. But this is from what I,

726
00:39:06,765 --> 00:39:09,405
we can tell at this point that's what it's gonna be. Okay.

727
00:39:09,725 --> 00:39:13,285
I just, I don't want to be holding on to an excess amount

728
00:39:13,285 --> 00:39:17,325
of money with the,

729
00:39:17,325 --> 00:39:19,805
with the big increase coming in December.

730
00:39:19,945 --> 00:39:22,165
So I'd like to see something

731
00:39:22,165 --> 00:39:25,325
before the tax wills go out on our options.

732
00:39:26,015 --> 00:39:27,015
Those are my comments.

733
00:39:28,195 --> 00:39:32,115
Okay. Any other comments?

734
00:39:33,905 --> 00:39:35,355
Vice chair has none. Thank you,

735
00:39:35,355 --> 00:39:36,355
Mark.

736
00:39:36,355 --> 00:39:36,685
Thank you.

737
00:39:37,665 --> 00:39:40,515
Okay. I have some other items of general interest

738
00:39:40,515 --> 00:39:42,475
that I'd like to talk about.

739
00:39:42,615 --> 00:39:45,155
So along those lines, for Mark

740
00:39:45,375 --> 00:39:48,515
and the financial staff, I'd like to make the announcement

741
00:39:48,515 --> 00:39:50,955
that for the 28th consecutive year, the town

742
00:39:50,955 --> 00:39:54,435
of dairies received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement

743
00:39:54,455 --> 00:39:56,755
for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award.

744
00:39:57,015 --> 00:39:59,315
And this is for fiscal year 2025.

745
00:39:59,995 --> 00:40:04,035
The town's financial staff is small, albeit deserves credit

746
00:40:04,055 --> 00:40:07,235
for their continued professionalism and diligence.

747
00:40:07,235 --> 00:40:08,835
This award is a recognition

748
00:40:08,835 --> 00:40:11,875
of the high standards established by the finance department.

749
00:40:11,875 --> 00:40:13,315
And I'd like to congratulate Mark

750
00:40:13,315 --> 00:40:15,675
and his staff on this award.

751
00:40:15,905 --> 00:40:19,075
It's a high level esteemed award.

752
00:40:19,335 --> 00:40:20,595
And thank you again, mark,

753
00:40:20,595 --> 00:40:21,915
for all the hard work throughout the year.

754
00:40:29,485 --> 00:40:31,465
So earlier in the, in the discussion,

755
00:40:31,465 --> 00:40:34,225
we had several folks step up to the podium

756
00:40:34,405 --> 00:40:37,025
and talk a little bit about their concerns over

757
00:40:37,725 --> 00:40:39,465
the absorption of, of the town

758
00:40:39,525 --> 00:40:40,905
and the, in the school district.

759
00:40:40,905 --> 00:40:41,905
But one of the things I did want

760
00:40:41,905 --> 00:40:46,065
to talk a little bit tonight was the revaluation.

761
00:40:46,285 --> 00:40:51,025
So taxpayers received roughly middle of Octo of August,

762
00:40:51,655 --> 00:40:55,385
notices from the assessing department, the 2026 revaluation.

763
00:40:55,445 --> 00:40:56,745
And generally speaking,

764
00:40:56,845 --> 00:40:59,425
the assessments increased in the range of about 9%.

765
00:40:59,525 --> 00:41:01,505
So this is an exercise to

766
00:41:02,905 --> 00:41:04,985
validate based on recent sales

767
00:41:05,245 --> 00:41:07,865
and to make sure that taxpayers are, are

768
00:41:08,455 --> 00:41:12,145
equitable across all the different classes representing

769
00:41:12,895 --> 00:41:16,225
what they actually, the value is as of current.

770
00:41:16,325 --> 00:41:20,065
And some communities don't do this frequently, which leads

771
00:41:20,065 --> 00:41:21,305
to some wild swings.

772
00:41:21,385 --> 00:41:23,745
I think conquered most recently had some swings

773
00:41:23,745 --> 00:41:26,025
that were in the 40 to 50% range.

774
00:41:27,095 --> 00:41:29,745
This approach keeps it current

775
00:41:30,045 --> 00:41:33,845
and we didn't expect, you know, anything more than 10%.

776
00:41:33,865 --> 00:41:35,405
We hit the 9% mark here.

777
00:41:35,465 --> 00:41:37,885
So now what happens from there

778
00:41:38,385 --> 00:41:41,965
as a reminder reassessments are, are to ensure fairness

779
00:41:42,185 --> 00:41:44,245
and to adjust for actual market values.

780
00:41:45,065 --> 00:41:48,765
So if there are any questions specific to an individual

781
00:41:49,365 --> 00:41:53,125
taxpayer, they can reach out to the town's assessor.

782
00:41:53,455 --> 00:41:55,965
We've been doing appointments here at the municipal center

783
00:41:56,635 --> 00:41:57,965
virtually all of this week.

784
00:41:59,235 --> 00:42:00,885
They're certainly open to sit down,

785
00:42:01,565 --> 00:42:03,245
evaluate data, look at the comps.

786
00:42:03,685 --> 00:42:04,685
There's also a bunch

787
00:42:04,685 --> 00:42:06,605
of information on the town's website under

788
00:42:06,605 --> 00:42:07,725
the assessing tab.

789
00:42:08,225 --> 00:42:10,085
So we certainly want to be open

790
00:42:10,085 --> 00:42:13,245
and transparent about how a specific value is derived.

791
00:42:13,645 --> 00:42:15,805
So if there's any questions, reach out and,

792
00:42:15,865 --> 00:42:17,445
and they can certainly help you find that.

793
00:42:18,625 --> 00:42:21,845
So to talk about where we go from here, the tax rate

794
00:42:21,845 --> 00:42:24,365
for the 2026 tax year will be published sometime

795
00:42:24,365 --> 00:42:25,405
around late October.

796
00:42:26,025 --> 00:42:27,845
And the DRA approves that rate.

797
00:42:28,585 --> 00:42:29,645
The first tax bill

798
00:42:30,035 --> 00:42:33,565
that everybody received in June, 2026 was calculated on the

799
00:42:33,565 --> 00:42:36,965
2025 tax rate, $18 and 99 cents

800
00:42:37,585 --> 00:42:39,045
and the old assessed value.

801
00:42:39,115 --> 00:42:42,485
Okay, the second tax bill will be calculated

802
00:42:42,505 --> 00:42:44,405
for the 2026 tax year.

803
00:42:44,505 --> 00:42:47,885
So we will have the new higher assessments,

804
00:42:48,545 --> 00:42:50,805
the new 2026 tax rate.

805
00:42:51,505 --> 00:42:55,965
And then the way this works is you multiply the 26 tax rate

806
00:42:56,385 --> 00:42:58,925
by the new assessment and you'll arrive at a,

807
00:42:58,945 --> 00:43:00,605
at a total value for the year.

808
00:43:00,915 --> 00:43:03,325
Then you subtract the first half payment

809
00:43:04,425 --> 00:43:07,925
and that will be your balance due in December of 2026.

810
00:43:08,825 --> 00:43:11,485
So what ends up happening is some of the components

811
00:43:11,485 --> 00:43:15,165
that were discussed here tonight, the town's rate is,

812
00:43:15,385 --> 00:43:16,885
was determined by your

813
00:43:17,435 --> 00:43:20,445
vote on May 5th, 2026.

814
00:43:20,465 --> 00:43:22,005
For the FY 27 budget.

815
00:43:22,555 --> 00:43:26,525
That tax capped rate is not

816
00:43:26,525 --> 00:43:28,285
to exceed 3.3%.

817
00:43:28,355 --> 00:43:30,485
Once we get all the final valuations,

818
00:43:30,945 --> 00:43:32,645
the assessor will calculate that.

819
00:43:32,905 --> 00:43:35,365
And as soon as I know that number, we will announce that.

820
00:43:35,635 --> 00:43:39,245
However, you don't have any control over what's done at the

821
00:43:39,245 --> 00:43:40,445
other three levels.

822
00:43:40,505 --> 00:43:44,555
The county, the state tax rate for the schools

823
00:43:44,655 --> 00:43:46,755
and obviously the, the local school districts.

824
00:43:46,755 --> 00:43:49,915
So it is possible that some of the

825
00:43:50,475 --> 00:43:53,155
normally in an assessed value, when you go up,

826
00:43:53,305 --> 00:43:54,555
your tax rate will drop.

827
00:43:54,735 --> 00:43:57,235
And I'm expecting that to happen on the town side.

828
00:43:57,835 --> 00:44:00,115
I think in the other components you may not see

829
00:44:00,115 --> 00:44:01,115
that same effect.

830
00:44:01,215 --> 00:44:04,675
So as soon as we have that information, we will publish that

831
00:44:04,975 --> 00:44:07,715
and make sure that everybody is understanding of the math

832
00:44:07,715 --> 00:44:08,955
that goes in behind it.

833
00:44:09,095 --> 00:44:12,075
But just wanted to kind of talk everybody through that

834
00:44:12,785 --> 00:44:17,515
process on another topic, public information.

835
00:44:17,655 --> 00:44:21,875
So the town staff has, has fielded a number of right

836
00:44:21,875 --> 00:44:24,035
to know information requests in the month of August.

837
00:44:24,065 --> 00:44:27,435
This council is aware we do not employ a right

838
00:44:27,435 --> 00:44:28,755
to know officer.

839
00:44:29,025 --> 00:44:31,670
Many communities have those to address these requests.

840
00:44:32,025 --> 00:44:33,325
So one of the requests

841
00:44:33,325 --> 00:44:35,325
that we've seen multiple times this month

842
00:44:35,895 --> 00:44:38,525
stems from a nationwide concern over the flock

843
00:44:38,525 --> 00:44:39,845
cameras and privacy.

844
00:44:39,995 --> 00:44:42,645
Related to that, I wanna read a brief statement

845
00:44:42,645 --> 00:44:45,285
that Chief FII has, has prepared to talk about

846
00:44:45,355 --> 00:44:47,885
what has been alleged in in dairy

847
00:44:48,465 --> 00:44:50,885
and just make sure we put it out there so

848
00:44:50,885 --> 00:44:53,565
that everybody understands where we stand on this.

849
00:44:53,625 --> 00:44:56,085
So we're aware of several websites,

850
00:44:57,675 --> 00:44:59,245
http d flock.org

851
00:44:59,345 --> 00:45:03,525
and https, flock cameras location.com that attribute flock

852
00:45:03,825 --> 00:45:06,405
and or Motorola cameras to locations in dairy.

853
00:45:07,025 --> 00:45:09,085
And further indicate that the cameras are controlled

854
00:45:09,085 --> 00:45:10,365
by the dairy police department.

855
00:45:10,895 --> 00:45:13,485
Dairy Police Department does not own, operate

856
00:45:13,985 --> 00:45:16,525
or access any flock safety cameras

857
00:45:16,705 --> 00:45:19,685
or other A-E-L-P-R system.

858
00:45:20,225 --> 00:45:23,005
The department also has no contracts, no agreements,

859
00:45:23,395 --> 00:45:24,645
memorandums or understanding

860
00:45:24,665 --> 00:45:27,565
or other arrangements concerning the use of access

861
00:45:27,785 --> 00:45:30,405
to any such camera, system or data.

862
00:45:31,065 --> 00:45:32,365
The department has no records

863
00:45:32,625 --> 00:45:35,045
or knowledge identifying any flock safety

864
00:45:35,145 --> 00:45:38,245
or A LPR cameras operating within the town of Derry,

865
00:45:38,275 --> 00:45:41,285
whether operated by any other governmental agency,

866
00:45:41,485 --> 00:45:43,445
a private entity, or any other party.

867
00:45:43,625 --> 00:45:44,965
So the answer to that question

868
00:45:45,595 --> 00:45:47,605
that has been given out on multiple occasions,

869
00:45:48,105 --> 00:45:51,245
we don't have any involvement in flock cameras in dairy.

870
00:45:51,625 --> 00:45:54,125
So that hopefully will put that question to rest.

871
00:45:55,945 --> 00:45:59,085
Lastly, personnel Sheila Boden Rail is going

872
00:45:59,085 --> 00:46:01,085
to officially retire on October 1st

873
00:46:01,645 --> 00:46:03,525
after 33 years with the town.

874
00:46:03,785 --> 00:46:06,205
She started part-time with the recreation department in July

875
00:46:06,205 --> 00:46:09,045
of 1993 and then became full-time in 94.

876
00:46:09,945 --> 00:46:12,165
She moved into the executive secretary office

877
00:46:12,265 --> 00:46:13,405
for the town council

878
00:46:13,545 --> 00:46:16,925
and town administrator in September of 2003.

879
00:46:17,465 --> 00:46:20,085
So Sheila, as all you can attest, has been a beacon

880
00:46:20,105 --> 00:46:21,885
of stability, consistency,

881
00:46:22,145 --> 00:46:24,045
and most importantly confidentiality.

882
00:46:24,065 --> 00:46:27,885
She sees a lot of things that, you know, just happen and,

883
00:46:27,905 --> 00:46:31,565
and you know, organically and she keeps it within wraps.

884
00:46:31,985 --> 00:46:35,205
So by my count, she has served under 37 different town

885
00:46:35,205 --> 00:46:38,125
counselors and 12 different town administrators,

886
00:46:38,125 --> 00:46:40,765
seven permanent, and five in the interim

887
00:46:40,785 --> 00:46:41,925
and acting capacity.

888
00:46:42,425 --> 00:46:44,685
So despite all the winds of political change,

889
00:46:44,845 --> 00:46:47,085
Sheila's always provided a cheerful disposition

890
00:46:47,085 --> 00:46:49,565
and a high level of support for the town council,

891
00:46:49,595 --> 00:46:50,925
town administrator, the public,

892
00:46:51,405 --> 00:46:53,325
even when sometimes people in those roles

893
00:46:53,355 --> 00:46:54,485
were at odds with each other.

894
00:46:55,445 --> 00:46:57,525
I want to provide my personal thanks to Sheila

895
00:46:57,705 --> 00:47:01,245
during her transition from Dave to me as town administrator.

896
00:47:02,225 --> 00:47:05,205
She helped me out immeasurably to find the correct file

897
00:47:05,265 --> 00:47:07,205
or format, which was

898
00:47:07,755 --> 00:47:10,525
extremely effective in helping us

899
00:47:11,105 --> 00:47:13,645
get a good start in my role as the town administrator.

900
00:47:15,065 --> 00:47:16,565
As I've mentioned previously,

901
00:47:16,865 --> 00:47:19,405
the town is experiencing retirements

902
00:47:19,425 --> 00:47:21,645
for several long tenured employees

903
00:47:21,645 --> 00:47:24,245
and employees like Sheila have provided exemplary service

904
00:47:24,745 --> 00:47:26,885
and have built relationships within the community.

905
00:47:27,165 --> 00:47:29,470
I wish Sheila the very best in her retirement and

906
00:47:29,670 --> 00:47:31,165
and congratulations to her.

907
00:47:33,065 --> 00:47:34,065
And that's all I have.

908
00:47:36,025 --> 00:47:37,605
Any questions for the town administrator?

909
00:47:40,205 --> 00:47:42,605
I, I have none and I know we have no authority to this,

910
00:47:42,665 --> 00:47:44,325
but I told Sheila I was gonna do it anyway.

911
00:47:44,365 --> 00:47:48,525
I wanna make a motion that the town council reject her

912
00:47:48,915 --> 00:47:50,325
application for retirement

913
00:47:50,465 --> 00:47:52,365
and keep her going for another 33 years

914
00:47:53,065 --> 00:47:54,125
As much as second.

915
00:47:54,645 --> 00:47:56,325
I would love to accept that motion.

916
00:47:56,445 --> 00:48:00,325
I believe it's technically illegal. I thought so.

917
00:48:00,425 --> 00:48:02,365
So my sentiments are, are the same,

918
00:48:02,385 --> 00:48:04,925
but Sheila will be missed.

919
00:48:05,025 --> 00:48:09,445
She was anchor for US employees when I worked here

920
00:48:10,185 --> 00:48:14,325
and she does a lot that people aren't always aware of.

921
00:48:15,105 --> 00:48:17,245
So she'll be missed

922
00:48:18,025 --> 00:48:21,925
and I'll, I'm always happy when somebody can retire.

923
00:48:21,925 --> 00:48:22,245
Happy.

924
00:48:27,145 --> 00:48:31,805
Any comments over here for the time administrator? No.

925
00:48:33,335 --> 00:48:38,165
We'll move on then. Thank you Mr. Fowler to public hearing.

926
00:48:38,185 --> 00:48:42,485
26 dash 67 Ordinance 2026 dash

927
00:48:42,945 --> 00:48:44,965
22 0 0 2.

928
00:48:44,975 --> 00:48:48,525
Sorry about that. To amend chapter 1 38 of the general code

929
00:48:48,525 --> 00:48:50,885
to adopt the Dairy Commercial industrial

930
00:48:51,405 --> 00:48:55,045
Property tax exemption program with Bev Donovan.

931
00:48:56,235 --> 00:48:58,485
Good evening. I'll try

932
00:48:58,485 --> 00:49:00,965
to make sure the new person has the candy ready

933
00:49:00,965 --> 00:49:02,405
for you guys before your meeting.

934
00:49:02,585 --> 00:49:04,845
So I know Sheila is really good at that.

935
00:49:06,595 --> 00:49:09,885
Tonight I'm here to talk about

936
00:49:10,825 --> 00:49:12,005
the reauthorization

937
00:49:12,585 --> 00:49:15,325
of our commercial industrial tax incentive program.

938
00:49:17,625 --> 00:49:20,525
The Town Council has men has maintained as one

939
00:49:20,525 --> 00:49:22,885
of its primary goals, the enhancement

940
00:49:22,885 --> 00:49:25,445
of economic development opportunities in the community.

941
00:49:26,035 --> 00:49:30,365
Currently the town offers a downtown dairy re revitalization

942
00:49:30,505 --> 00:49:34,165
tax relief program, which provides relief from taxes on the

943
00:49:34,165 --> 00:49:36,725
renovated portion of an existing structure within the

944
00:49:37,045 --> 00:49:40,365
downtown area for a period of up to five years

945
00:49:41,585 --> 00:49:43,365
or more under certain circumstances.

946
00:49:44,985 --> 00:49:47,765
The town also sponsors a facade improvement program,

947
00:49:48,135 --> 00:49:51,605
which has been very successful recently extended

948
00:49:51,625 --> 00:49:53,125
to all properties within the dairy

949
00:49:53,365 --> 00:49:54,765
commerce corridor TIF district.

950
00:49:55,465 --> 00:49:58,245
The facade improvement program is a matching grant

951
00:49:59,665 --> 00:50:04,005
and it works for Facades Demolition of Eligible Properties.

952
00:50:05,395 --> 00:50:09,045
Another program historically known as the COAs County Bill

953
00:50:10,105 --> 00:50:11,725
as its origins lie in the program,

954
00:50:12,165 --> 00:50:14,045
specifically targeting development in New

955
00:50:14,045 --> 00:50:15,645
Hampshire's Northernmost County.

956
00:50:16,425 --> 00:50:19,965
The legislature later expanded program statewide

957
00:50:20,585 --> 00:50:22,565
and enabled the municipalities

958
00:50:22,705 --> 00:50:26,005
to make decisions on applications received on a case

959
00:50:26,065 --> 00:50:29,365
by case basis as opposed to a blanket approval

960
00:50:29,505 --> 00:50:31,125
for all eligible properties.

961
00:50:31,545 --> 00:50:33,765
And the DER Town Council approved this program

962
00:50:34,815 --> 00:50:39,565
under ordinance number 2019 dash

963
00:50:40,275 --> 00:50:43,445
0 1 0 on October 1st, 2019

964
00:50:43,955 --> 00:50:48,085
with an initial effective date of April 1st, 2020.

965
00:50:48,905 --> 00:50:51,925
Per state statute, the Town Council must reauthorize this

966
00:50:51,925 --> 00:50:55,205
program every five years for it to continue to be an option

967
00:50:55,545 --> 00:50:56,965
for eligible property owners.

968
00:50:58,705 --> 00:51:00,325
As the council considers this program,

969
00:51:00,335 --> 00:51:04,485
there parameters established by state statute number one,

970
00:51:04,485 --> 00:51:08,405
the the amount of property tax exemption may not exceed 50%

971
00:51:08,425 --> 00:51:10,525
of the assessment on the improvements.

972
00:51:11,305 --> 00:51:12,605
Number two, the duration

973
00:51:12,605 --> 00:51:14,765
of the period cannot exceed 10 years.

974
00:51:15,465 --> 00:51:18,485
Number three, the exemption applies to the town

975
00:51:18,485 --> 00:51:19,885
and local school rate only

976
00:51:20,225 --> 00:51:22,845
and does not include the state school rate

977
00:51:22,905 --> 00:51:23,925
or the county rate.

978
00:51:24,905 --> 00:51:26,565
And currently the total of the town

979
00:51:26,565 --> 00:51:30,645
and local school rates comprise 89% of the overall tax rate

980
00:51:30,705 --> 00:51:32,005
of 1899.

981
00:51:33,225 --> 00:51:36,205
Number four, the program would need to meet, need

982
00:51:36,205 --> 00:51:37,565
to be authorized every five years

983
00:51:37,625 --> 00:51:39,045
or the program will terminate.

984
00:51:40,105 --> 00:51:43,365
And there are exemptions granted during previous period,

985
00:51:43,925 --> 00:51:44,965
which shall be honored.

986
00:51:48,225 --> 00:51:50,125
The council has authority to approve

987
00:51:50,145 --> 00:51:53,365
or deny each application based on a case by case basis.

988
00:51:54,505 --> 00:51:57,165
And the things that need to be considered are the public

989
00:51:57,165 --> 00:51:59,845
benefit generated for each application.

990
00:52:00,465 --> 00:52:03,365
The amount of the exemption for the application

991
00:52:03,465 --> 00:52:07,525
and the duration of the application, the fiscal impact

992
00:52:08,185 --> 00:52:10,645
in the town's experience is as follows.

993
00:52:11,395 --> 00:52:16,165
LaBelle Winery 2.5 million in renovations

994
00:52:17,545 --> 00:52:20,845
at 50% tax exemption for a period of 10 years.

995
00:52:22,425 --> 00:52:24,445
The four Peabody Road extension,

996
00:52:24,705 --> 00:52:28,805
1.2 million in new construction with 50% tax exemption

997
00:52:28,805 --> 00:52:33,645
for three years expiring tax year 20 26, 42.

998
00:52:33,935 --> 00:52:37,205
Route one 11. There was a company that was,

999
00:52:38,955 --> 00:52:40,685
that had put in an application

1000
00:52:41,225 --> 00:52:43,525
but didn't, never completed their application

1001
00:52:43,525 --> 00:52:45,925
because they decided not to purchase their building.

1002
00:52:46,875 --> 00:52:48,885
Once the approved period has expired,

1003
00:52:48,905 --> 00:52:51,445
the applicant pays the full tax burden going forward.

1004
00:52:52,105 --> 00:52:55,605
The core goal is to spur economic growth in properties

1005
00:52:55,605 --> 00:52:58,525
where redevelopment may not have occurred otherwise.

1006
00:53:00,785 --> 00:53:01,925
Any questions on that

1007
00:53:03,835 --> 00:53:06,805
Move to open public hearing motion made

1008
00:53:06,805 --> 00:53:08,205
to open the public hearing.

1009
00:53:08,585 --> 00:53:12,885
Second that Councilor Chase? Yes.

1010
00:53:13,195 --> 00:53:17,885
Councilor Flood? Yes. Contour Foot. Yes. Contour Mills? Yes.

1011
00:53:18,715 --> 00:53:22,445
Councilor Umey? Yes. And Vice Chair votes Yes.

1012
00:53:26,485 --> 00:53:28,405
Questions. And if you could just, I know we know

1013
00:53:28,405 --> 00:53:30,085
who you are, but if you could please state your

1014
00:53:30,085 --> 00:53:31,605
name and address for the record.

1015
00:53:32,775 --> 00:53:35,365
Steve Dfe. 13 North Shore Road.

1016
00:53:36,865 --> 00:53:38,885
And I'm the recipient of one of those

1017
00:53:38,885 --> 00:53:40,965
that we're talking about for four Peabody Road.

1018
00:53:41,105 --> 00:53:43,245
So I'll wanna give you some practical

1019
00:53:43,715 --> 00:53:45,165
experie where I went with that.

1020
00:53:45,785 --> 00:53:48,925
One thing on the facade, downtown facade.

1021
00:53:49,125 --> 00:53:52,605
I think it'd be a good idea for the town to do some type

1022
00:53:52,605 --> 00:53:56,925
of flyer with their COCs because there's still some canopies

1023
00:53:56,925 --> 00:53:58,245
and some signs that look pretty bad.

1024
00:53:58,305 --> 00:54:01,245
And I tell people who I see, but I'm busy

1025
00:54:01,305 --> 00:54:03,085
and I think maybe when they're moving in,

1026
00:54:03,425 --> 00:54:05,485
if we let them know that that's a possibility,

1027
00:54:05,545 --> 00:54:07,925
we maybe they'll get out there and paint the front of it

1028
00:54:07,925 --> 00:54:10,085
and put a sign up, put a canopy, do something

1029
00:54:10,625 --> 00:54:12,165
to make the downtown look a little bit better.

1030
00:54:12,445 --> 00:54:13,765
'cause there's still some areas that need help.

1031
00:54:13,865 --> 00:54:14,925
So that's just something

1032
00:54:14,925 --> 00:54:16,725
that came since Bev mentioned that I just thought of that.

1033
00:54:17,225 --> 00:54:19,925
So I'm gonna give you some practical experience on this one.

1034
00:54:20,465 --> 00:54:22,405
I'm not LaBelle, they came in for 10 years.

1035
00:54:22,605 --> 00:54:24,245
I have the four Peabody Road extension,

1036
00:54:24,245 --> 00:54:25,645
1.2 million, that's my building.

1037
00:54:25,805 --> 00:54:30,725
I built that new in 23. That was a big deal back then.

1038
00:54:30,745 --> 00:54:32,485
The town council or the town

1039
00:54:32,485 --> 00:54:33,765
manager asked me what I thought I needed.

1040
00:54:33,805 --> 00:54:35,645
I said I just need three years. Once we fill it

1041
00:54:36,295 --> 00:54:38,165
we're gonna have to fix the rents for a couple of years.

1042
00:54:38,505 --> 00:54:40,525
And back then though the interest rates were low,

1043
00:54:40,525 --> 00:54:41,605
they were only four and a half percent.

1044
00:54:42,105 --> 00:54:43,645
So that math worked for me.

1045
00:54:44,195 --> 00:54:46,885
That assessment's gone up now about 900,000

1046
00:54:47,465 --> 00:54:49,485
or 18,000 a year in taxes.

1047
00:54:49,625 --> 00:54:53,645
If you figure it 20, $20, a thousand or 1500 a month.

1048
00:54:54,585 --> 00:54:56,325
Not so terrible except

1049
00:54:56,345 --> 00:54:58,485
for now the interest rate's at about seven.

1050
00:54:59,385 --> 00:55:01,605
So that's a very important program

1051
00:55:01,605 --> 00:55:03,645
because with the interest rate going up

1052
00:55:04,265 --> 00:55:06,525
and you would ju you know, maybe somebody will come in now

1053
00:55:06,525 --> 00:55:09,525
for five or seven or 10, you have the option to do that

1054
00:55:10,265 --> 00:55:12,005
and it'll be able, they'll be able

1055
00:55:12,005 --> 00:55:14,525
to afford the higher interest rate, which is a lot,

1056
00:55:14,525 --> 00:55:16,485
you know, is another 80% more than your mortgage

1057
00:55:16,485 --> 00:55:17,805
or 70% more on your mortgage.

1058
00:55:18,185 --> 00:55:20,165
And that savings offsets that

1059
00:55:20,165 --> 00:55:21,405
and enables them people to build.

1060
00:55:21,505 --> 00:55:23,565
So I highly recommend it.

1061
00:55:23,585 --> 00:55:25,365
I'm speaking from money right outta my own pocket.

1062
00:55:25,545 --> 00:55:27,565
It worked for me then I didn't want more than three years.

1063
00:55:27,565 --> 00:55:29,685
That was enough to get me going and,

1064
00:55:30,065 --> 00:55:31,685
but it's a great program and

1065
00:55:31,695 --> 00:55:34,605
after that, of course we get the benefit of, you know,

1066
00:55:34,825 --> 00:55:36,765
2, 3, 5, $7 million projects

1067
00:55:36,765 --> 00:55:38,245
and then taxes from here on out.

1068
00:55:38,245 --> 00:55:39,805
So I'm highly recommending

1069
00:55:39,805 --> 00:55:42,085
that the council, you know, approve that.

1070
00:55:42,975 --> 00:55:43,975
Thank you.

1071
00:55:46,305 --> 00:55:49,725
Any other comments? Move to close public hearing.

1072
00:55:49,785 --> 00:55:51,165
Oh, do we have anybody on online?

1073
00:55:53,965 --> 00:55:55,665
I don't believe so. Sure.

1074
00:55:57,685 --> 00:55:59,985
Seeing none Rise online. My motion stands

1075
00:56:00,685 --> 00:56:01,685
Second.

1076
00:56:01,685 --> 00:56:04,985
That motion by Councilor Foot. Seconded by Councilor Mills.

1077
00:56:05,375 --> 00:56:09,625
Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

1078
00:56:09,725 --> 00:56:13,105
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Huey? Yes.

1079
00:56:13,645 --> 00:56:16,895
And the vice chair votes? Yes. Okay, thank you.

1080
00:56:17,085 --> 00:56:18,695
Yeah, hold on one second.

1081
00:56:18,755 --> 00:56:21,015
Any any questions from

1082
00:56:21,395 --> 00:56:23,565
or concerns from any of the councilors?

1083
00:56:25,545 --> 00:56:28,725
Mr. Chair, I've got a question just on the LaBelle Winery

1084
00:56:28,725 --> 00:56:31,365
number because I did notice the four Peabody extension

1085
00:56:31,545 --> 00:56:33,005
showed that it was expiring.

1086
00:56:33,065 --> 00:56:35,205
Is LaBelle Winery, is that a new one that

1087
00:56:35,785 --> 00:56:37,085
that's 10 years going forward?

1088
00:56:37,425 --> 00:56:40,565
Or are we in the middle of year five or six or what?

1089
00:56:42,875 --> 00:56:45,765
That was for the new Wine barn building that they built.

1090
00:56:45,765 --> 00:56:47,285
Okay, so So that's 10 years going forward.

1091
00:56:47,355 --> 00:56:50,085
Yeah. That was a new construction, not a renovation.

1092
00:56:50,675 --> 00:56:51,685
That was my only question.

1093
00:56:52,145 --> 00:56:53,445
And I just have one question.

1094
00:56:53,445 --> 00:56:54,845
It's more of a curiosity one

1095
00:56:54,985 --> 00:56:58,045
and it's the near a property on 1 0 1.

1096
00:56:58,045 --> 00:56:59,045
What happened with that project?

1097
00:57:00,715 --> 00:57:03,005
When they originally came in, they were looking

1098
00:57:03,065 --> 00:57:04,165
to purchase that building

1099
00:57:04,185 --> 00:57:06,445
and this project, this really is kind

1100
00:57:06,445 --> 00:57:07,525
of geared toward purchase.

1101
00:57:07,785 --> 00:57:10,445
Yep. When they decided to lease,

1102
00:57:11,235 --> 00:57:13,085
they just decided not to move forward.

1103
00:57:16,825 --> 00:57:19,165
All right, Mr. Chairing no further questions.

1104
00:57:19,405 --> 00:57:23,805
I move ordinance number 2026 dash zero two

1105
00:57:24,185 --> 00:57:26,725
to reauthorize the dairy commercial Industrial

1106
00:57:27,365 --> 00:57:28,965
Property tax exemption program.

1107
00:57:29,595 --> 00:57:31,805
Whereas Section 5.1

1108
00:57:31,805 --> 00:57:34,125
of the Town Charter designates the Town Council

1109
00:57:34,625 --> 00:57:36,845
as the governing and legislative body of the town.

1110
00:57:37,065 --> 00:57:40,045
And pursuant to Section 6.1, the Town

1111
00:57:40,555 --> 00:57:43,285
Council shall legislate by ordinance

1112
00:57:43,625 --> 00:57:46,645
and whereas a goal of the Town Council is to encourage

1113
00:57:47,365 --> 00:57:49,925
economic development opportunities throughout the town

1114
00:57:50,305 --> 00:57:52,405
and whereas the Dairy commercial industrial

1115
00:57:52,925 --> 00:57:56,285
Property tax exemption program will provide additional

1116
00:57:56,285 --> 00:57:58,805
incentives to expand, modernize,

1117
00:57:58,865 --> 00:58:00,725
and relocate businesses to dairy.

1118
00:58:01,305 --> 00:58:04,845
And whereas the state legislature legislature has amended

1119
00:58:05,005 --> 00:58:08,205
RSA 72 80 dash 83,

1120
00:58:08,615 --> 00:58:10,965
which provides the Town Council the flexibility

1121
00:58:11,265 --> 00:58:13,605
to determine the public benefit of public

1122
00:58:13,705 --> 00:58:16,925
of development applications submitted before it.

1123
00:58:17,195 --> 00:58:20,165
Whereas the Dairy Town Council approved the commercial

1124
00:58:20,165 --> 00:58:23,605
Industrial Property Tax exemption program on

1125
00:58:23,605 --> 00:58:27,005
October 1st, 2019 pursuant

1126
00:58:27,005 --> 00:58:30,405
to ordinance number 2019 dash

1127
00:58:30,835 --> 00:58:33,645
0 1 0 and has since expired.

1128
00:58:34,225 --> 00:58:37,245
Now therefore, the town of Dairy Town Council

1129
00:58:37,845 --> 00:58:40,045
re authorizes the Dairy Commercial Industrial

1130
00:58:40,725 --> 00:58:45,325
Property Tax Exemption Program as enumerated in chapter 1 38

1131
00:58:45,325 --> 00:58:46,365
of the general code.

1132
00:58:46,575 --> 00:58:48,525
Continuing with the following guidelines.

1133
00:58:48,785 --> 00:58:50,725
Number one, the program shall apply

1134
00:58:50,745 --> 00:58:52,645
to all properties within the town.

1135
00:58:53,025 --> 00:58:57,885
Two, the maximum exemption amount of new value shall be 50%.

1136
00:58:58,255 --> 00:59:01,165
Three, the maximum duration shall be for 10 years.

1137
00:59:01,675 --> 00:59:05,485
Four, the public benefit shall be as defined pursuant

1138
00:59:05,505 --> 00:59:09,805
to Section 1 38 dash 38 of the Town Code.

1139
00:59:12,505 --> 00:59:16,485
Second Motion made by Councilor Mill, seconded

1140
00:59:16,485 --> 00:59:19,205
by Councilor Foote, do we have any discussion on the motion?

1141
00:59:23,285 --> 00:59:25,445
I see no discussion that we will have a vote.

1142
00:59:26,155 --> 00:59:30,205
Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood. Yes. Councilor Foot?

1143
00:59:30,305 --> 00:59:34,925
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Huey. Yes.

1144
00:59:35,795 --> 00:59:38,725
It's a wonderful program. Chair votes, vice Chair votes.

1145
00:59:38,785 --> 00:59:41,445
Yes. Thank you. Thank you Bev.

1146
00:59:46,795 --> 00:59:50,765
Next item is item 26 dash 73.

1147
00:59:51,565 --> 00:59:55,325
Resolution 2026 dash 0 4 4 To accept un

1148
00:59:55,915 --> 00:59:58,845
unanticipated revenues in the fiscal year 26 budget

1149
00:59:58,845 --> 01:00:02,885
to cover finance department expenses chief CFO

1150
01:00:03,525 --> 01:00:04,725
Mark Feiser presenting.

1151
01:00:05,955 --> 01:00:09,925
Very good. So during FY 26,

1152
01:00:09,945 --> 01:00:11,005
the finance department,

1153
01:00:11,005 --> 01:00:13,605
which includes assessing tax collection, finance

1154
01:00:14,105 --> 01:00:17,245
and OMO, received unanticipated revenues

1155
01:00:17,345 --> 01:00:20,165
and incurred un unanticipated expenses.

1156
01:00:20,755 --> 01:00:23,645
Certain expenses require supplemental appropriation

1157
01:00:23,665 --> 01:00:24,765
and budget adjustments.

1158
01:00:25,565 --> 01:00:30,205
Refinance The unanticipated expenses totaled 86,487

1159
01:00:30,865 --> 01:00:33,405
and they are $41,500.

1160
01:00:33,545 --> 01:00:35,485
For the FY 26 audit.

1161
01:00:36,505 --> 01:00:37,965
We had sent out an RFP

1162
01:00:37,965 --> 01:00:41,165
and the information received back was that there is a lack

1163
01:00:41,165 --> 01:00:43,645
of municipal audit firms out there as well

1164
01:00:43,645 --> 01:00:45,965
as municipal auditors, which has caused firms

1165
01:00:46,145 --> 01:00:48,525
to charge premium rates in the marketplace.

1166
01:00:50,675 --> 01:00:54,085
Next expense would be 30,319. For retiree health.

1167
01:00:54,675 --> 01:00:57,885
Unanticipated staff retirements put this line over budget

1168
01:00:59,025 --> 01:01:01,965
and 14,000 606 8 for legal expenses.

1169
01:01:02,095 --> 01:01:04,365
Legal expenses related to personnel matters

1170
01:01:04,385 --> 01:01:07,125
and collective bargain unit negotiations caused this

1171
01:01:07,165 --> 01:01:08,605
overages, this overage.

1172
01:01:09,115 --> 01:01:10,165
Were seeking approval

1173
01:01:10,225 --> 01:01:12,725
to use excess general fund interest earnings,

1174
01:01:13,095 --> 01:01:16,205
which total approximately $689,000

1175
01:01:16,305 --> 01:01:18,245
to cover these over budget expenses.

1176
01:01:19,265 --> 01:01:21,285
And we do need to do a public hearing on this.

1177
01:01:23,165 --> 01:01:25,305
All right. And yeah.

1178
01:01:27,045 --> 01:01:29,065
Motion to open the public hearing. So moved.

1179
01:01:29,325 --> 01:01:31,865
Second Motion made by Councilor Foot.

1180
01:01:31,865 --> 01:01:35,985
Seconded by Councilor Mills. Councilor Chase? Yes.

1181
01:01:36,935 --> 01:01:41,665
Councilor Flood. Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes. Councilor Mills?

1182
01:01:41,725 --> 01:01:44,305
Yes. Vice Chair Votes yes. To open the public hearing.

1183
01:01:46,055 --> 01:01:48,105
Anybody in the public wish to speak on this?

1184
01:01:50,655 --> 01:01:54,065
Anybody Online? Seeing none. Rise online. Move to close.

1185
01:01:54,565 --> 01:01:59,305
Second Motion made by Councilor Mills, second

1186
01:01:59,405 --> 01:02:01,625
by Councilor Foot to close the public hearing.

1187
01:02:02,615 --> 01:02:06,865
Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

1188
01:02:07,005 --> 01:02:11,145
Yes. Councilor Mills. Mills. Yes. And the vice chair of OC?

1189
01:02:11,145 --> 01:02:14,385
Yes. Any discussion

1190
01:02:14,385 --> 01:02:17,905
or questions on this?

1191
01:02:19,705 --> 01:02:24,085
Seeing none, Mr. Chair, I move resolution number 2026 dash

1192
01:02:24,595 --> 01:02:28,565
four four to accept unanticipated revenues related

1193
01:02:28,625 --> 01:02:32,885
to finance department activities whereas Section nine point

1194
01:02:32,915 --> 01:02:36,605
15 of the Town Charter authorizes the town council to apply

1195
01:02:36,985 --> 01:02:38,125
for, accept

1196
01:02:38,185 --> 01:02:41,045
and expend funds from a variety of sources to be used

1197
01:02:41,065 --> 01:02:42,205
for public purposes.

1198
01:02:42,665 --> 01:02:45,725
And whereas the finance department has experienced a variety

1199
01:02:45,785 --> 01:02:48,645
events during FY 2026,

1200
01:02:48,975 --> 01:02:52,205
which re require the unanticipated expenditures

1201
01:02:52,225 --> 01:02:55,165
of town funds for auditing retiree health

1202
01:02:55,305 --> 01:02:57,965
and a state of New Hampshire loan payment.

1203
01:02:59,185 --> 01:03:03,285
And whereas FY 2026 General Fund interest revenue

1204
01:03:03,805 --> 01:03:07,485
exceeded budget by approximately $689,000.

1205
01:03:08,265 --> 01:03:10,365
Now therefore be it resolved in counsel

1206
01:03:10,515 --> 01:03:13,045
that the town administrator is hereby authorized

1207
01:03:13,305 --> 01:03:18,245
to accept $86,487

1208
01:03:18,505 --> 01:03:20,285
in unanticipated revenues

1209
01:03:20,785 --> 01:03:23,405
and reimburse the various finance department's

1210
01:03:23,405 --> 01:03:24,845
accounts as follows.

1211
01:03:25,505 --> 01:03:29,245
One. A $41,500 budget adjustment

1212
01:03:29,345 --> 01:03:32,565
to FY 2026 General fund

1213
01:03:33,155 --> 01:03:34,805
finance audit expenses

1214
01:03:35,675 --> 01:03:36,165
account

1215
01:03:36,505 --> 01:03:41,505
1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0

1216
01:03:45,035 --> 01:03:47,805
From OMO General Fund interest earnings

1217
01:03:48,435 --> 01:03:49,205
account number

1218
01:03:49,345 --> 01:03:54,345
1 4 4 0 5 0 3 5 2

1219
01:03:58,125 --> 01:04:01,765
A $30,319 budget adjustment

1220
01:04:02,225 --> 01:04:04,845
to FY 2026 General Fund

1221
01:04:05,755 --> 01:04:08,885
finance OMO Retiree health account number

1222
01:04:09,065 --> 01:04:14,065
1 4 4 2 1 20 0

1223
01:04:17,035 --> 01:04:20,725
from OMO General Fund interest earnings account number

1224
01:04:21,105 --> 01:04:26,105
1 4 4 0 5 3 5 2.

1225
01:04:28,545 --> 01:04:33,205
Number three A $14,668

1226
01:04:33,225 --> 01:04:37,205
Budget adjustment to FY 2026 General Fund

1227
01:04:37,835 --> 01:04:40,085
finance OMO Legal expense,

1228
01:04:41,435 --> 01:04:41,965
line number

1229
01:04:42,225 --> 01:04:47,225
1 4 4 2 0 0 4 3 2 0 0 0 0

1230
01:04:49,835 --> 01:04:53,525
from OMO General Fund interest revenue account number

1231
01:04:53,825 --> 01:04:58,825
1 4 4 0 5 0 0 0 3 5 0 2 0.

1232
01:05:02,275 --> 01:05:04,565
This resolution shall take effect immediately

1233
01:05:04,715 --> 01:05:06,445
upon its passage. Second

1234
01:05:07,225 --> 01:05:09,165
Motion made by Councilor Mills Seconded

1235
01:05:09,165 --> 01:05:10,565
by Councilor Foote.

1236
01:05:11,025 --> 01:05:12,205
Any discussion on the motion?

1237
01:05:14,585 --> 01:05:17,005
Seeing none, we will move to the vote. Vote.

1238
01:05:17,595 --> 01:05:21,805
Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

1239
01:05:21,905 --> 01:05:26,365
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councillor Healy? Yes.

1240
01:05:26,835 --> 01:05:27,925
Vice Chair votes Yes.

1241
01:05:28,675 --> 01:05:31,965
Onto the next item, 26 dash seven four.

1242
01:05:32,355 --> 01:05:37,045
Glad to see Evan moved. Resolution 2026

1243
01:05:37,075 --> 01:05:41,125
dash 0 4 5 to approve a supplemental appropriation

1244
01:05:41,425 --> 01:05:43,925
and budget transfer for the fiscal year 26.

1245
01:05:43,925 --> 01:05:47,285
Fire budget. CFO Mark Fleischer presenting.

1246
01:05:47,875 --> 01:05:49,725
Okay, well this is regarding fire.

1247
01:05:49,825 --> 01:05:53,085
So construction of the fire department headquarters has been

1248
01:05:53,085 --> 01:05:54,485
completed in punch list.

1249
01:05:54,485 --> 01:05:55,845
Items are being addressed.

1250
01:05:56,295 --> 01:05:58,525
Total project expenses exceeded budget

1251
01:05:58,665 --> 01:06:02,445
by $41,800 in capital project fund.

1252
01:06:02,545 --> 01:06:07,205
2 0 3 5. There are sufficient unanticipated revenues

1253
01:06:07,205 --> 01:06:08,645
available in the Fire Department of Budget

1254
01:06:08,645 --> 01:06:09,885
to cover this overage.

1255
01:06:10,375 --> 01:06:13,205
We're seeking approval of a supplemental appropriation in

1256
01:06:13,205 --> 01:06:15,205
the General Fund fire budget in the amount

1257
01:06:15,205 --> 01:06:18,965
of 50,007 nine oh 0.30 Offset

1258
01:06:18,985 --> 01:06:21,285
by the following unanticipated revenues.

1259
01:06:22,105 --> 01:06:24,405
25,900 1193.

1260
01:06:24,885 --> 01:06:29,125
Reimbursement for EMS jackets using unspent assistance

1261
01:06:29,125 --> 01:06:30,965
to firefighter grant funds

1262
01:06:31,345 --> 01:06:34,605
and that was not budgeted for 24,000

1263
01:06:35,215 --> 01:06:37,485
878 37 Exit four.

1264
01:06:37,565 --> 01:06:40,405
A aerial work reimbursement by New Hampshire DOT.

1265
01:06:40,555 --> 01:06:43,485
This was for fire alarm utility relocation related

1266
01:06:43,545 --> 01:06:44,685
to the four A project.

1267
01:06:45,665 --> 01:06:49,165
The 50,007 nine oh 0.30 will then be transferred

1268
01:06:49,165 --> 01:06:52,805
to fund 2 0 3 5 2 2 0 3 5

1269
01:06:52,985 --> 01:06:54,165
to cover the overage.

1270
01:06:56,385 --> 01:06:58,525
So again, the public hearing. Yep.

1271
01:06:58,985 --> 01:07:00,645
To a public hearing. Second

1272
01:07:02,635 --> 01:07:03,635
Councilor Chase?

1273
01:07:03,945 --> 01:07:07,165
Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes.

1274
01:07:07,795 --> 01:07:10,725
Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Healy? Yes.

1275
01:07:12,115 --> 01:07:14,095
Do we have anybody in the public who wishes

1276
01:07:14,195 --> 01:07:15,375
to speak on this issue?

1277
01:07:17,045 --> 01:07:18,095
Anybody online?

1278
01:07:18,755 --> 01:07:20,535
Seeing none. Mr. Vice Chair, move to close.

1279
01:07:20,995 --> 01:07:23,735
Second Motion by Councilor Foote.

1280
01:07:23,735 --> 01:07:25,895
Seconded by Councilor Mills to close the public hearing.

1281
01:07:26,285 --> 01:07:30,255
Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

1282
01:07:30,475 --> 01:07:34,335
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Healey? Yes.

1283
01:07:34,565 --> 01:07:35,655
Vice Chair votes? Yes.

1284
01:07:38,515 --> 01:07:43,175
Any discussion by the council? Any questions? Alright,

1285
01:07:43,715 --> 01:07:44,815
Seeing none, Mr.

1286
01:07:45,025 --> 01:07:49,015
Chair move resolution number 2026 dash

1287
01:07:49,125 --> 01:07:53,215
0 4 5 to improve a supplemental appropriation

1288
01:07:53,315 --> 01:07:54,415
and budget transfer

1289
01:07:54,435 --> 01:07:58,495
for the FY 26 Fire Department budget whereas the Town

1290
01:07:58,495 --> 01:08:00,255
Charter establishes the Town Council

1291
01:08:00,395 --> 01:08:02,615
as the appropriating authority of the town.

1292
01:08:03,075 --> 01:08:07,455
And as such, it is empowered by Section 9.6 of the charter

1293
01:08:07,555 --> 01:08:09,455
to make supplemental appropriations

1294
01:08:09,865 --> 01:08:12,015
after the annual budget is adopted

1295
01:08:12,155 --> 01:08:15,885
and whereas the Capital Project Fund 2035

1296
01:08:16,305 --> 01:08:18,565
for the new fire station exceeded budget

1297
01:08:18,785 --> 01:08:22,125
by approximately $41,800.

1298
01:08:22,795 --> 01:08:26,525
Whereas there are sufficient excess revenues collected in

1299
01:08:26,525 --> 01:08:30,925
the FY 2026 fire budget to cover these expenses

1300
01:08:31,105 --> 01:08:33,925
and now therefore be it resolved in council

1301
01:08:34,355 --> 01:08:37,125
that the town administrator is hereby authorized

1302
01:08:37,305 --> 01:08:41,205
to accept $50,790

1303
01:08:41,425 --> 01:08:45,045
and 30 cents in unanticipated fire revenues

1304
01:08:45,045 --> 01:08:48,845
and reimburse Capital Project Fund number 2035

1305
01:08:49,425 --> 01:08:51,365
New Fire station as follows,

1306
01:08:52,005 --> 01:08:56,605
A $50,790 and 30 cent budget adjustment

1307
01:08:56,625 --> 01:09:00,845
and transfer from FY 2026 General Fund fire

1308
01:09:01,805 --> 01:09:03,445
transfer to Capital Project Fund

1309
01:09:04,065 --> 01:09:07,525
1 1 0 3 3 0 1 3 dash

1310
01:09:07,675 --> 01:09:10,885
9 3 0 0 0

1311
01:09:11,545 --> 01:09:15,565
to fund 2035 Fire Station Capital Project Fund

1312
01:09:16,405 --> 01:09:17,685
transfer from the General Fund.

1313
01:09:18,065 --> 01:09:21,885
2035 dash zero,

1314
01:09:22,865 --> 01:09:24,205
I'm sorry, excuse me.

1315
01:09:24,595 --> 01:09:25,485
General Fund

1316
01:09:26,145 --> 01:09:31,145
23 5 0 6 0 0 0 3 9 1 1 0.

1317
01:09:33,605 --> 01:09:37,005
Transferring $50,790

1318
01:09:37,145 --> 01:09:41,325
and 30 cents rather than $41,800.

1319
01:09:41,685 --> 01:09:42,725
Provides a buffer

1320
01:09:42,825 --> 01:09:47,825
to cover any additional vendor invoices adopted.

1321
01:09:48,685 --> 01:09:50,845
September 1st, 2026. Second

1322
01:09:51,625 --> 01:09:55,125
Motion made by Councilor Mills seconded by Councilor Foot.

1323
01:09:55,745 --> 01:09:56,965
Any discussion on the motion?

1324
01:09:59,385 --> 01:10:03,125
Seeing none, we'll move to a vote. Councilor Chase? Yes.

1325
01:10:03,995 --> 01:10:06,605
Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

1326
01:10:06,785 --> 01:10:11,005
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Healey? Yes.

1327
01:10:11,985 --> 01:10:16,045
And the Vice Chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. Six zero

1328
01:10:21,465 --> 01:10:22,205
and I think

1329
01:10:23,625 --> 01:10:24,625
One More.

1330
01:10:24,625 --> 01:10:27,845
One more. Reso, forget to flip the page.

1331
01:10:28,645 --> 01:10:30,565
Resolution 26 75.

1332
01:10:31,245 --> 01:10:34,965
Resolution 2026 dash 0 4 6 To approve a supplemental

1333
01:10:35,365 --> 01:10:37,725
appropriation budget transfer for the fiscal year 26.

1334
01:10:37,995 --> 01:10:40,525
Emergency Management Department budget.

1335
01:10:42,005 --> 01:10:44,085
CFO Mark Fleischer presenting?

1336
01:10:45,025 --> 01:10:49,645
Yes. So the FY 26 emergency management budget is over

1337
01:10:49,645 --> 01:10:51,805
budget by approximately $10,000.

1338
01:10:52,515 --> 01:10:54,285
This overage is made up in part

1339
01:10:54,385 --> 01:10:56,165
by miscellaneous expenses related

1340
01:10:56,185 --> 01:10:57,645
to the Fire Headquarters project

1341
01:10:58,265 --> 01:11:01,205
and major repair to the Mobile command unit.

1342
01:11:01,945 --> 01:11:03,245
We are seeking approval

1343
01:11:03,345 --> 01:11:07,405
of a supplemental appropriation amount of 10,102 oh 0.48,

1344
01:11:07,745 --> 01:11:10,725
offset by unanticipated revenue received

1345
01:11:10,945 --> 01:11:13,805
by the Emergency Management Department as follows,

1346
01:11:14,575 --> 01:11:18,605
$3,000 was reimbursement from the New Hampshire Department

1347
01:11:18,605 --> 01:11:21,925
of Safety related to updating the town's hazard mitigation

1348
01:11:21,955 --> 01:11:25,685
plan that was not budgeted for 7,102.

1349
01:11:25,685 --> 01:11:30,165
0.48 Is insurance claim revenue for accident repairs

1350
01:11:30,165 --> 01:11:33,045
to the mobile command vehicle that we're not budgeted

1351
01:11:33,065 --> 01:11:36,685
for. Move to open public

1352
01:11:36,685 --> 01:11:37,685
Hearing.

1353
01:11:37,685 --> 01:11:38,145
Second

1354
01:11:38,905 --> 01:11:39,905
Councilor Chase?

1355
01:11:40,255 --> 01:11:44,235
Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes.

1356
01:11:44,545 --> 01:11:48,475
Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Huey. Yes. Vice Chair Votes?

1357
01:11:48,495 --> 01:11:52,555
Yes. Anybody speaking

1358
01:11:52,575 --> 01:11:53,635
on this issue in the public?

1359
01:11:54,785 --> 01:11:56,235
Anybody online? Seeing

1360
01:11:56,235 --> 01:11:58,115
None Rise online. Move to close.

1361
01:11:58,335 --> 01:11:59,635
Second. Motion

1362
01:11:59,635 --> 01:12:01,395
to close the public hearing by Councilor Foot.

1363
01:12:01,395 --> 01:12:04,515
Seconded by Councilor Mills. Councilor Chase? Yes.

1364
01:12:04,945 --> 01:12:09,875
Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes. Councilor Mills?

1365
01:12:10,095 --> 01:12:13,235
Yes. Councilor Healy. Yes. Vice Chair votes? Yes.

1366
01:12:13,375 --> 01:12:14,875
Public hearing is closed.

1367
01:12:15,895 --> 01:12:18,955
Any questions for CFO Fleischer?

1368
01:12:20,305 --> 01:12:21,305
Nope. Nope.

1369
01:12:21,375 --> 01:12:22,635
Seeing none, Mr. Chair.

1370
01:12:22,715 --> 01:12:26,235
I move resolution number 2026 dash 0 4 6

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01:12:26,295 --> 01:12:28,555
to approve a supplemental appropriation

1372
01:12:28,615 --> 01:12:29,755
and budget transfer

1373
01:12:30,055 --> 01:12:33,675
for the FY 2026 emergency management budget.

1374
01:12:34,065 --> 01:12:36,795
Whereas the town Charter establishes the Town Council

1375
01:12:36,935 --> 01:12:39,075
as the appropriating authority of the town.

1376
01:12:39,455 --> 01:12:42,795
And as such, it is empowered by Section 9.6 of the charter

1377
01:12:42,815 --> 01:12:44,675
to make supplemental appropriations

1378
01:12:45,165 --> 01:12:47,155
after the annual budget is adopted.

1379
01:12:47,215 --> 01:12:49,435
And whereas the emergency management

1380
01:12:49,955 --> 01:12:54,715
FY 2026 operating budget is projected to have a deficit

1381
01:12:55,015 --> 01:12:58,155
of approximately $10,700,

1382
01:12:58,585 --> 01:13:01,835
whereas there are sufficient unanticipated revenues

1383
01:13:01,835 --> 01:13:06,155
collected in the FY 2026 emergency management budget

1384
01:13:06,295 --> 01:13:07,555
to offset this deficit.

1385
01:13:08,215 --> 01:13:11,475
Now therefore be it resolved in counsel that the sum

1386
01:13:11,475 --> 01:13:13,955
of $10,120

1387
01:13:14,135 --> 01:13:16,675
and 48 cents shall be added

1388
01:13:16,735 --> 01:13:20,915
to the FY 2026 emergency management general fund budget

1389
01:13:21,385 --> 01:13:23,555
with the proceeds from the anticipated

1390
01:13:24,335 --> 01:13:27,835
FY 2026 emergency management revenues.

1391
01:13:28,385 --> 01:13:31,675
This resolution has been adopted by the two thirds majority

1392
01:13:31,675 --> 01:13:35,075
of the entire council as required by charter

1393
01:13:35,415 --> 01:13:37,915
and shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

1394
01:13:39,375 --> 01:13:42,595
Second Motion made by Councilor Mills, seconded

1395
01:13:42,595 --> 01:13:43,795
by Councilor Foot.

1396
01:13:44,375 --> 01:13:45,555
Any discussion on the motion?

1397
01:13:48,245 --> 01:13:50,585
Seeing none will move to a vote. Councilor Chase?

1398
01:13:50,845 --> 01:13:52,145
Yes. Councilor Foot?

1399
01:13:52,525 --> 01:13:55,505
Yes. Councillor Foot now. Sorry.

1400
01:13:55,645 --> 01:14:00,145
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes.

1401
01:14:00,695 --> 01:14:03,905
Councilor Huey. Yes. Vice Chair votes? Yes.

1402
01:14:03,905 --> 01:14:07,345
The motion passes six zero so it passes the threshold.

1403
01:14:07,955 --> 01:14:09,265
Thank you. Appreciate it.

1404
01:14:14,825 --> 01:14:17,365
Now we move on to new business council

1405
01:14:17,625 --> 01:14:21,805
or item 26 dash 81 to withdraw from,

1406
01:14:22,075 --> 01:14:24,205
from the Taylor Library Capital Reserve funds

1407
01:14:24,225 --> 01:14:26,205
for the repair at the Taylor Library

1408
01:14:27,745 --> 01:14:30,125
we have library director Jen Ker.

1409
01:14:31,115 --> 01:14:34,445
Good evening everyone. I'm Jen Ker and I'm here with

1410
01:14:34,945 --> 01:14:35,945
Sue Rose.

1411
01:14:36,385 --> 01:14:38,205
Sue is a trustee over at the Taylor Library.

1412
01:14:38,295 --> 01:14:42,045
We're here to present two repairs that we would like

1413
01:14:42,045 --> 01:14:43,725
to do at the library this year.

1414
01:14:44,585 --> 01:14:47,285
One is one that you've heard before, the sills at the,

1415
01:14:47,585 --> 01:14:50,805
not the sales, the chimney at the library.

1416
01:14:51,985 --> 01:14:54,045
The liner does need to be replaced.

1417
01:14:54,515 --> 01:14:56,965
It's something that timing has not worked out in the last

1418
01:14:57,105 --> 01:15:00,405
two years due to chimney Swifts, which are endangered

1419
01:15:00,405 --> 01:15:02,445
and obviously you can't disturb those once they settle

1420
01:15:02,445 --> 01:15:04,005
into our chimneys.

1421
01:15:04,065 --> 01:15:07,525
So we have, we are on the schedule.

1422
01:15:07,985 --> 01:15:11,725
It can go through if you guys approve funds

1423
01:15:12,265 --> 01:15:15,285
and we'll get it in this time before the weather turns bad.

1424
01:15:16,425 --> 01:15:18,605
The other one is the soffits

1425
01:15:19,385 --> 01:15:21,485
around the front entryway of the library.

1426
01:15:22,345 --> 01:15:25,445
The, when doing other repairs, our

1427
01:15:27,675 --> 01:15:31,285
carpenter noticed some issues with the

1428
01:15:31,995 --> 01:15:33,965
wood being quite soft in those areas.

1429
01:15:34,425 --> 01:15:37,925
So the sills would need to be replaced

1430
01:15:38,145 --> 01:15:40,485
and fit to match the age

1431
01:15:40,505 --> 01:15:42,765
and nature of the building around it.

1432
01:15:42,765 --> 01:15:47,085
And then scraped and painted to then again blend in

1433
01:15:47,085 --> 01:15:49,485
with the the building.

1434
01:15:49,745 --> 01:15:52,405
So the total requests

1435
01:15:52,545 --> 01:15:55,805
for the soffits is $2,550

1436
01:15:56,995 --> 01:15:59,405
used from the Taylor Library Capital Reserve Fund.

1437
01:15:59,905 --> 01:16:04,005
And then for the chimney that is $4,750.

1438
01:16:04,585 --> 01:16:08,725
So combined 7,300 for the two projects.

1439
01:16:09,295 --> 01:16:11,045
Thank you. Any questions from the council?

1440
01:16:14,565 --> 01:16:15,775
Nope. We'll move on.

1441
01:16:16,475 --> 01:16:18,815
Seeing no further questions, Mr.

1442
01:16:18,905 --> 01:16:23,415
Chair, I move resolution number 2026 dash four eight

1443
01:16:23,435 --> 01:16:26,415
to withdraw funds from the Taylor Library Capital Reserve

1444
01:16:26,485 --> 01:16:28,895
Fund for repairs at the Taylor Library.

1445
01:16:29,405 --> 01:16:31,335
Whereas Section 5.1

1446
01:16:31,335 --> 01:16:33,575
of the town Charter designates the town council

1447
01:16:33,675 --> 01:16:36,215
as the governing and legislative body of the town.

1448
01:16:36,475 --> 01:16:39,215
And whereas staff have identified some areas

1449
01:16:39,475 --> 01:16:42,775
of concern requiring repair to the soffit and chimney

1450
01:16:43,115 --> 01:16:46,175
and whereas a capital fund was established

1451
01:16:46,195 --> 01:16:47,895
for the maintenance of the Taylor Library

1452
01:16:48,315 --> 01:16:50,815
and whereas the Taylor Library Board

1453
01:16:50,815 --> 01:16:54,215
of trustees has requested authorization to utilize a portion

1454
01:16:54,595 --> 01:16:57,375
of the fund for this purpose and now

1455
01:16:57,375 --> 01:17:01,295
therefore be it resolved in council as agents to expend

1456
01:17:01,605 --> 01:17:06,215
that the sum of $7,300 shall be appropriated from the Taylor

1457
01:17:06,215 --> 01:17:10,205
Library Capital Reserve Fund to finance the soffit

1458
01:17:10,205 --> 01:17:12,045
and chimney re chimney repairs.

1459
01:17:12,395 --> 01:17:14,125
This resolution shall take effect

1460
01:17:14,125 --> 01:17:15,965
immediately upon its passage.

1461
01:17:16,465 --> 01:17:17,465
Second,

1462
01:17:18,325 --> 01:17:20,045
A motion made by Councilor Mills

1463
01:17:20,045 --> 01:17:21,245
seconded by Councilor Flood.

1464
01:17:22,065 --> 01:17:23,245
Any discussion on the motion?

1465
01:17:24,745 --> 01:17:29,285
Seeing none, we'll move to the vote. Councilor Chase? Yes.

1466
01:17:29,715 --> 01:17:34,485
Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot? Yes. Councilor Mills?

1467
01:17:35,005 --> 01:17:38,365
Absolutely. Councilor Healey? Yes. Vice chair votes?

1468
01:17:38,425 --> 01:17:40,565
Yes. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you.

1469
01:17:43,305 --> 01:17:45,685
Go on to the next item, which is Resolute

1470
01:17:46,665 --> 01:17:48,445
New Business 26 dash 82.

1471
01:17:48,725 --> 01:17:53,525
Resolution 2026 dash 0 4 7 To accept a road easement on

1472
01:17:53,525 --> 01:17:56,005
Humphrey Road Town Administrator Michael Fowler presenting.

1473
01:17:56,675 --> 01:17:58,965
Alright, so this item has come through

1474
01:17:58,965 --> 01:18:00,445
to us from the planning departments.

1475
01:18:00,525 --> 01:18:03,645
A little bit of a housekeeping item to follow through with

1476
01:18:04,635 --> 01:18:07,725
some items related to the development at the corner

1477
01:18:07,785 --> 01:18:10,845
of Humphrey Road and South Main Street.

1478
01:18:11,025 --> 01:18:15,885
So essentially planning board approved the mixed use site

1479
01:18:15,915 --> 01:18:17,645
plan for numbers 1, 2, 3,

1480
01:18:17,645 --> 01:18:20,085
and four Humphrey Road in September of 2024.

1481
01:18:20,885 --> 01:18:24,005
The conditionally approved plan included easements dedicated

1482
01:18:24,005 --> 01:18:27,045
to the town of dairy, which will permit grading along a

1483
01:18:27,045 --> 01:18:28,405
portion of two Humphrey Road.

1484
01:18:28,825 --> 01:18:32,165
And it's more specifically noted as dedication area A.

1485
01:18:32,185 --> 01:18:35,445
So within your packet there is a plan

1486
01:18:35,445 --> 01:18:37,245
that has been prepared by the surveyor.

1487
01:18:37,835 --> 01:18:40,845
This will facilitate the realignment of Humphrey Road

1488
01:18:41,945 --> 01:18:45,205
and then also the plan outlines grading easements dedicated

1489
01:18:45,205 --> 01:18:48,005
to the town of dairy to permit grading along one Humphrey

1490
01:18:48,005 --> 01:18:49,845
Road in the vicinity of the intersection.

1491
01:18:49,995 --> 01:18:54,205
More specifically described as dedication areas B

1492
01:18:54,225 --> 01:18:55,245
and C on the plan.

1493
01:18:56,205 --> 01:18:58,205
Additionally, two drainage easements are shown

1494
01:18:58,925 --> 01:19:02,685
totaling 13,427 square feet

1495
01:19:03,585 --> 01:19:07,165
and then another one for 1,248 square feet.

1496
01:19:07,185 --> 01:19:09,405
So these drainage easements are being put in place

1497
01:19:09,785 --> 01:19:13,365
to allow the town to drain, maintain drainage infrastructure

1498
01:19:13,985 --> 01:19:16,925
as necessary coming from the realigned Humphrey roads.

1499
01:19:16,945 --> 01:19:21,085
So the Public Works Department has reviewed this plan

1500
01:19:21,265 --> 01:19:22,925
and has endorsed the acceptance

1501
01:19:22,925 --> 01:19:24,245
of the dedicated easement areas

1502
01:19:24,665 --> 01:19:28,365
and there'll be no fiscal impact to the town as the

1503
01:19:28,895 --> 01:19:30,405
final recording will be done

1504
01:19:30,465 --> 01:19:32,285
by the applicant in this matter.

1505
01:19:32,345 --> 01:19:34,485
So I'm recommending that the Town Council vote

1506
01:19:34,485 --> 01:19:36,525
to accept the dedicated easement areas

1507
01:19:36,625 --> 01:19:40,245
and that will be one of the final last items on that project

1508
01:19:40,305 --> 01:19:42,445
before that starts to look to break ground.

1509
01:19:46,185 --> 01:19:47,765
Any questions for the time administrator?

1510
01:19:49,305 --> 01:19:50,925
So you know questions. Mr. Chair.

1511
01:19:51,125 --> 01:19:54,965
I move resolution number 2026 dash 0 4 7

1512
01:19:55,065 --> 01:19:59,725
to accept easements on Humphrey Road, whereas RSA 6 74

1513
01:20:00,745 --> 01:20:05,525
and 6 74 dash a authorizes the Town Council

1514
01:20:05,905 --> 01:20:09,485
to accept streets as shown on a subdivision plan approved

1515
01:20:09,485 --> 01:20:10,485
by the planning board.

1516
01:20:10,905 --> 01:20:13,045
And where is the Dairy Planning Board approved?

1517
01:20:13,265 --> 01:20:17,805
Two multifamily projects along Humphrey Road frontage.

1518
01:20:18,385 --> 01:20:20,565
And where is the planning board further approved.

1519
01:20:20,725 --> 01:20:23,445
A plan to realign Humphrey Road in favor of

1520
01:20:26,385 --> 01:20:29,165
the town which will enhance the town's ability

1521
01:20:29,225 --> 01:20:32,005
to perform winter maintenance and enhance public safety.

1522
01:20:32,585 --> 01:20:34,885
And whereas the Town Council is now requested

1523
01:20:34,885 --> 01:20:36,805
to approve this easement now

1524
01:20:36,805 --> 01:20:38,685
therefore be it resolved in council

1525
01:20:38,755 --> 01:20:41,565
that the town administrator is hereby authorized

1526
01:20:41,625 --> 01:20:45,445
to accept easements along Humphrey Road from the Timothy j

1527
01:20:45,445 --> 01:20:48,245
Butterfield June, 1997.

1528
01:20:48,435 --> 01:20:51,405
Revocable trust this resolution shall take effect

1529
01:20:51,405 --> 01:20:54,125
immediately upon its passage. Second

1530
01:20:54,945 --> 01:20:57,605
Motion made by Councilor Mills, seconded

1531
01:20:57,625 --> 01:20:59,245
by Councilor Foote.

1532
01:20:59,545 --> 01:21:00,685
Any discussion by the council?

1533
01:21:01,985 --> 01:21:05,485
Seeing none will move to vote. Councilman Chase? Yes.

1534
01:21:06,775 --> 01:21:10,485
Councilman Flood? Yes. Councilman Foot? Yes.

1535
01:21:11,215 --> 01:21:15,765
Councilman Mills? Yes. Councilman Huey?

1536
01:21:16,145 --> 01:21:20,325
Yes. Vice Chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. Six. Nothing.

1537
01:21:23,145 --> 01:21:27,565
And we have item number 26 dash 83

1538
01:21:28,165 --> 01:21:32,565
resolution 2026 dash 0 4 9 to authorize a second extension

1539
01:21:32,565 --> 01:21:33,845
of the Master Development Agreement

1540
01:21:34,195 --> 01:21:36,125
with the Lansing Melbourne Incorporated

1541
01:21:36,745 --> 01:21:38,685
to administrator Michael Fowler presenting.

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01:21:39,395 --> 01:21:41,285
Alright, so as the public can see,

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01:21:41,285 --> 01:21:43,845
we're making some really significant progress on the

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01:21:44,065 --> 01:21:45,165
Abbott court development.

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01:21:45,165 --> 01:21:47,365
You can start to see one of the walls on the east side

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01:21:47,365 --> 01:21:49,525
of the parking garage moving along.

1547
01:21:49,605 --> 01:21:51,925
A light of lot of sight work going on down there.

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01:21:52,025 --> 01:21:54,605
So I'm really pleased with the positive progress

1549
01:21:54,605 --> 01:21:56,685
that's been relatively good weather throughout the summer.

1550
01:21:57,465 --> 01:21:59,765
So they are moving along quite well.

1551
01:22:01,505 --> 01:22:02,925
One of the items that you have

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01:22:03,365 --> 01:22:05,845
that had established this relationship is the

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01:22:05,845 --> 01:22:06,925
master development Agreement.

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01:22:07,545 --> 01:22:09,765
Within that there was a requirement

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01:22:09,785 --> 01:22:13,045
to have the formal closing of all of the parcels

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01:22:13,045 --> 01:22:15,285
and pieces by a certain date.

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01:22:15,355 --> 01:22:20,285
Initially that was back in February of 2025.

1558
01:22:20,545 --> 01:22:22,085
I'm sorry, February of 2026.

1559
01:22:22,585 --> 01:22:25,925
You granted an extension to September 30th, 2026.

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01:22:25,945 --> 01:22:28,045
We had a meeting a couple of Fridays ago.

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01:22:28,045 --> 01:22:30,925
We meet weekly amongst the town attorneys

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01:22:30,985 --> 01:22:32,205
and the LMG attorneys

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01:22:32,305 --> 01:22:35,485
and was felt that we should ask for another couple

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01:22:35,485 --> 01:22:36,805
of months just to make sure

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01:22:36,805 --> 01:22:38,845
that we don't exceed that timeline.

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01:22:38,865 --> 01:22:42,165
So tonight is just a procedural item to extend the date

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01:22:42,505 --> 01:22:45,645
of closing until February 1st, 2027.

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01:22:45,695 --> 01:22:46,805
There are no other changes

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01:22:46,905 --> 01:22:49,165
to the document other than the date of closing

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01:22:49,805 --> 01:22:51,685
between the land transactions that are out there.

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01:22:51,745 --> 01:22:55,325
So you have a resolution 20 26 0 4 9

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01:22:55,845 --> 01:22:56,885
to support that effort.

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01:22:58,305 --> 01:23:01,045
Any questions to the town administrator,

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Mr.

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01:23:03,825 --> 01:23:04,405
Chair? So no questions.

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01:23:04,525 --> 01:23:07,925
I move resolution number 2026 dash 0 4 9

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to authorize the Second Amendment

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to the Master Development Agreement with LMG dash NH

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01:23:15,705 --> 01:23:18,565
LLC for the red redevelopment of Abbott Court.

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01:23:18,915 --> 01:23:20,925
Whereas Section 5.1

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01:23:20,925 --> 01:23:23,365
of the Town Charter designates the Town Council

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as the governing and legislative body of the town.

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01:23:26,425 --> 01:23:28,445
And whereas the Town Council pursuant

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01:23:28,445 --> 01:23:32,645
to resolutions number 2021 dash seven five

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01:23:33,065 --> 01:23:37,685
and number 2024 dash 0 6 6 authorized a

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01:23:37,685 --> 01:23:40,405
memorandum of understanding for the redevelopment

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01:23:40,405 --> 01:23:45,205
of Abbott Court with the Lansing Melbourne Group, LMG

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01:23:45,305 --> 01:23:46,525
and HLLC.

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01:23:46,745 --> 01:23:48,085
And whereas the town

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01:23:48,505 --> 01:23:51,365
and LMG has su successfully partnered

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01:23:51,425 --> 01:23:53,045
to redevelop Abbott Court

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01:23:53,185 --> 01:23:54,365
and the existing agreement,

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01:23:54,655 --> 01:23:58,405
which featured a March 30th, 2026 closing date

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01:23:58,665 --> 01:24:03,085
and extended to September 30th, 2026 pursuant

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01:24:03,145 --> 01:24:07,005
to resolution 2026 dash 15.

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01:24:07,345 --> 01:24:09,605
And now therefore be it resolved in counsel

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01:24:10,195 --> 01:24:12,885
that the town administrator is hereby authorized

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01:24:12,905 --> 01:24:16,245
to execute an amendment for the Master Development agreement

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01:24:16,705 --> 01:24:20,405
and all other associated documents with LMG

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01:24:21,145 --> 01:24:24,045
New Hampshire LLC to extend the closing date

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01:24:24,055 --> 01:24:27,005
until February 1st, 2027.

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01:24:27,115 --> 01:24:29,245
This resolution shall take effect

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01:24:29,245 --> 01:24:30,925
immediately upon its passage.

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01:24:31,345 --> 01:24:32,345
Second

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01:24:33,105 --> 01:24:35,125
Motion made by Councilor Mills, seconded

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01:24:35,145 --> 01:24:36,725
by Councilor Foote.

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01:24:37,265 --> 01:24:41,165
Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, I move to a vote.

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01:24:42,395 --> 01:24:46,365
Councilor Chase? Yes. Councilor Flood? Yes. Councilor Foot?

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01:24:46,465 --> 01:24:51,405
Yes. Councilor Mills? Yes. Councilor Healey? Yes.

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Vice Chair votes? Yes. Motion passes. Six. Nothing.

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01:24:56,175 --> 01:24:58,045
We'll move on now to councilor comments.

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Do we have any, I'll start over there with Councilor Mills,

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Get out and vote.

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01:25:06,415 --> 01:25:07,935
September 8th. Ora

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01:25:08,805 --> 01:25:09,805
Councilor Healey.

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01:25:10,195 --> 01:25:13,215
So we had a few residents come up during the public

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01:25:13,975 --> 01:25:16,775
comments section and talk about HP 1331.

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01:25:17,885 --> 01:25:19,935
This was brought up, I was a candidate this

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01:25:19,935 --> 01:25:21,095
year for town council.

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01:25:21,125 --> 01:25:22,815
This was brought up at the candidate form.

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01:25:23,395 --> 01:25:24,575
At the candidate form.

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01:25:25,055 --> 01:25:27,695
I said I would not be supportive of putting it on the ballot

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and I'm going to stick to that.

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01:25:30,145 --> 01:25:32,575
There is no expiration date on this bill.

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01:25:32,715 --> 01:25:36,575
So I think this gives the school some time

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and if a future council wants to put on the ballot they can.

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01:25:41,635 --> 01:25:42,695
But I'm gonna go on the record

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and say that as, as far as me, as far as one counselor,

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that I will not be supportive

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01:25:48,215 --> 01:25:49,895
of putting on the ballot for this year.

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01:25:50,065 --> 01:25:51,065
Thank you

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01:25:53,165 --> 01:25:54,165
Councilor Floyd.

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01:25:54,895 --> 01:25:56,215
I just wanna remind everybody

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01:25:56,315 --> 01:25:58,535
before they give up their right

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01:25:58,555 --> 01:26:02,415
to control the school budget, that they just need to get up

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01:26:02,555 --> 01:26:05,085
and go to the budget meetings.

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01:26:06,115 --> 01:26:07,205
They all have a voice.

1638
01:26:08,545 --> 01:26:12,085
If everyone is outraged, why is the turnout so low?

1639
01:26:14,665 --> 01:26:17,605
Before you ask, you know, the council to take it over.

1640
01:26:18,185 --> 01:26:19,765
You need to remember, you need

1641
01:26:19,765 --> 01:26:22,565
to realize you're giving up your choice, your voice,

1642
01:26:23,665 --> 01:26:26,325
you know, it takes work to save money.

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01:26:27,195 --> 01:26:29,365
It's not easy. It's hard to earn money,

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01:26:30,035 --> 01:26:31,205
it's harder to save it.

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01:26:32,345 --> 01:26:34,245
So if you want to save it, you have

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01:26:34,245 --> 01:26:35,965
to do the dirty work and you need to show up.

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01:26:36,425 --> 01:26:37,685
You need to be responsible,

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01:26:37,865 --> 01:26:39,045
and you need to look at the budget

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01:26:39,465 --> 01:26:42,325
and make common sense decisions.

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01:26:43,385 --> 01:26:44,385
That's all.

1651
01:26:46,755 --> 01:26:49,365
Council Foot. Thank you Mr. Chair.

1652
01:26:49,985 --> 01:26:51,285
So as mentioned earlier tonight,

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01:26:52,065 --> 01:26:54,325
we had the solar ribbing cutting today,

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01:26:54,785 --> 01:26:56,245
the solar field ribbon cutting.

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01:26:56,345 --> 01:26:58,085
And that was a great event

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01:26:58,085 --> 01:27:00,565
and a lot of work went into that to make that happen.

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01:27:00,595 --> 01:27:02,485
That was back in 2016 when we

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that initially started this process.

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01:27:04,185 --> 01:27:05,845
So I wanna give a lot of kudos

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01:27:05,845 --> 01:27:08,245
and thanks to the net zero task force and all the volunteers

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and the citizens of the community who, who came forward

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01:27:11,645 --> 01:27:13,325
to help out with that and

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01:27:13,945 --> 01:27:15,125
all the agencies that made that happen.

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01:27:16,515 --> 01:27:18,885
Like they said today it was, it's gonna be about,

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01:27:18,885 --> 01:27:20,725
was it 6 cents Mike that we're paying on the

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01:27:21,875 --> 01:27:23,685
Yeah, the, The supply rate will be six

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01:27:23,685 --> 01:27:27,405
and a half cents starting with July 15th spill.

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01:27:27,945 --> 01:27:32,445
So, and, and at throughout the life of the solar fields,

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01:27:32,445 --> 01:27:35,485
which is 25 years, the most we'll pay is 10 cents

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01:27:35,985 --> 01:27:39,525
and there could be four to $5 million savings.

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01:27:39,825 --> 01:27:41,885
And depending how much more the prices go

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01:27:41,885 --> 01:27:42,965
up, it could be more than that.

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01:27:43,145 --> 01:27:47,885
So it was a great investment and a great day. Thank you.

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01:27:49,875 --> 01:27:51,245
Just want to, any other comments?

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01:27:52,085 --> 01:27:56,245
I just want to reiterate council's foot on, on that,

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01:27:56,705 --> 01:27:59,325
and as I said at the ribbon cutting,

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01:28:00,525 --> 01:28:02,325
I wanna thank the people that volunteer

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01:28:02,345 --> 01:28:04,365
to this town on the different boards.

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01:28:05,285 --> 01:28:07,325
Several of those volunteers were here

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01:28:07,325 --> 01:28:10,805
tonight speaking on their issues.

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01:28:12,315 --> 01:28:14,245
This town runs on its volunteers

1682
01:28:15,185 --> 01:28:20,005
and please look onto the town website

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01:28:20,005 --> 01:28:22,445
because there are boards that have some vacancies.

1684
01:28:23,485 --> 01:28:24,525
I know that the Dairy Housing

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01:28:24,545 --> 01:28:26,965
and Redevelopment Authority does have a vacancy right now.

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01:28:27,785 --> 01:28:32,605
And please participate in this town if you don't feel

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01:28:32,875 --> 01:28:34,845
that you have the time to participate on a board.

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01:28:35,185 --> 01:28:38,485
Please participate by voting on September 8th.

1689
01:28:40,105 --> 01:28:43,165
And the last comment I have was brought up here tonight is

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01:28:43,165 --> 01:28:45,365
just some general concerns for us to think about.

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01:28:46,245 --> 01:28:48,245
There's a cost to these right to no requests.

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01:28:49,025 --> 01:28:52,965
And as they take a tremendous amount of time of,

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01:28:52,995 --> 01:28:55,485
because they're handled by our Autonom administrator,

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01:28:55,485 --> 01:28:58,685
Mike Fowler and our town Clerk, Tina Guilford,

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01:28:59,325 --> 01:29:01,685
there may become a time that we have

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01:29:01,685 --> 01:29:04,885
to allocate significant funds to hire a right

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01:29:04,885 --> 01:29:06,005
to no compliance person.

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01:29:06,665 --> 01:29:09,485
And it's a situation I don't want to be forced to put into,

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01:29:10,105 --> 01:29:12,325
and I don't wanna discourage right to no requests,

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01:29:12,325 --> 01:29:15,445
but I want people to understand that there is a cost to 'em

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01:29:15,465 --> 01:29:17,085
and it may affect our taxes

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01:29:17,955 --> 01:29:21,885
because a, just off the top of my head, right

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01:29:21,885 --> 01:29:25,445
to no compliance officers, $150,000 between wages, benefits,

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01:29:26,865 --> 01:29:29,485
social security, all the other rollups

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01:29:29,485 --> 01:29:31,045
that go into a position.

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01:29:32,105 --> 01:29:34,965
So that's my little soapbox for tonight.

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01:29:37,635 --> 01:29:39,045
Move to close. Mr. Chair.

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01:29:39,545 --> 01:29:42,085
My favorite motion, please don't take I away from me.

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01:29:42,085 --> 01:29:45,645
After all my motions and resolutions, I move to adjourn.

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01:29:46,225 --> 01:29:49,685
Motion to Adjourn. Made by Councilor Mills Second.

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01:29:49,865 --> 01:29:53,725
Second by Councilor fud. All those in favor

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01:29:54,765 --> 01:29:55,805
A Aye.

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01:29:56,605 --> 01:29:58,605
I aur. I made the motion. Not him.