1. Motion to approve the Minutes from the June 10, 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting

2.  Motion:  to approve the Warrant  for unlicensed dogs in accordance with State statute 466:13

2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes

Title XLV - Animals

Chapter 466 - Dogs and Cats

Section 466:13 - Forfeiture.

Universal Citation: NH Rev Stat § 466:13 (2023)

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    466:13 Forfeiture. – Whoever is the owner or keeper of a dog and who fails to license or renew the dog license pursuant to RSA 466:1 shall forfeit $25 to the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the dog is kept. If the forfeiture is not made to the town or city clerk within 15 calendar days of the notice of forfeiture, the case may be disposed of in a district court as a violation with a fine not to exceed $50, notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 651:2, IV. A forfeiture shall not relieve the owner or keeper of the requirement of proper licensing of the dog as required by RSA 466:1. This section shall also apply to cats, if the municipality licenses cats. Any forfeitures collected under this section may be retained by the city or town for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

Section 466:14 - Warrants; Proceedings

The town or city clerk shall annually, between June 1 and June 20, present to the local governing body a list of those owners of dogs that have failed to license or not renewed their dog licenses pursuant to RSA 466:1. The local governing body shall, within 20 days from June 20, issue a warrant to a local official authorized to issue a civil forfeiture for each unlicensed dog. The warrant may also authorize a local law enforcement officer to seize any unlicensed dog. The civil forfeiture may be sent by certified mail, or delivered in hand, or left at the abode of the dog owner. The cost of service shall not exceed $7 and may be recovered by the city or town in addition to the amount of the civil forfeiture. If the unlicensed dog is seized, it shall be held in a town or city holding facility for a period of 7 days, after which time full title to the dog shall pass to the facility, unless the owner of the dog has, before the expiration of the period, caused the dog to be licensed. The owner shall pay the facility a necessary and reasonable sum per day, as agreed upon by the governing body of the town or city and the facility, for each day the dog has been kept and maintained by the facility, plus any necessary veterinary fees incurred by the facility for the benefit of the dog. Before a local law enforcement officer seizes any unlicensed dog, a written warning shall be given to the dog owner.

4. Motion:  I make a motion to approve the abatement for Map 01, Lot 45, 2 Bradford Lane in the amount of $314.00 

 5. Motion:  I make a Motion for the Transfer of $35,000 from Impact Fees - Fire for deposit to Acct. 01-4711.10.980 Principal Long Term Debt  to be used to pay the Bond due for the Litchfield Fire station as approved by the voters in the 2024 Budget

6. Board of Selectmen Bylaws Discussion