February 12, 2024
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Board tabled the Meeting Minutes from February 12, 2024 at the February 26, 2024 meeting.
Motion: I make a motion to approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting on February 12, 2024
Embedded Files
LBOS20240212.pdfFebruary 26, 2024
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: I make a motion to approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting on February 26, 2024
LBOS20240226.pdfRecreation Commission - User fee discussion - Chair Peter Ames
Litchfield Impact Fee Update Study 2023 NRPC Final (3).pdfApproval and Adoption of Impact Fee Study
Questions from February 12, 2024 meeting:
a. What happens if the GMS article does not pass? We can continue to collect the funds. if in 6 years the project has not begun, the $ would be returned.
b. Can they collect Impact Fees for GMS? Yes, for the portion of the school which accommodates new growth, which NRPC did do.
c. What account does Ms. White put the School Impact Fees in? the Funds can put it in the current elementary account
Legal has reviewed and has no objections to the plan
Abatement - Map 18, Lot 66, Open Doors, 359 Charles Bancroft Hwy. Assessors recommendation - denial.
Litchfield Board and Commission Reappointments
The following have terms expiring March 31, 2024 and respectfully request reappointment:
Energy Committee: Sam Terrill, French French and Eric Olson for a term to expire March 31, 2025
Conservation Commission: Fred French of Litchfield for a term to expire March 31, 2027
Recreation Commission: Jeff Towne, Andrew Ruggles and Chris Burns for a term to expire March 31, 2027
Planning Board Resignations: Kate Stevens and Sam Terill
2024 Farm Lease Agreement.pdfApplication for Current Use Assessment , Map 15, Lot 22 . Town Owned land - Reviewed by the assessor and recommended approval.
Recommend approval of the Lease with McQuestern Farms for the Lease on property at Map 15, Lot 22.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Schedule is set for Pennichuck Consolidation case DW-23-101, Technical review session on March 14th, City of Nashua has now filed Petition to Intervene
Pennichuck has filed DW 24-029 for an increase to the QCPAC of an additional 2.37% on top of the 1.35% approved in DW-23-013. This would raise the 6.31% cummulative Town has received extra billing for the apportion of the 1.35% backdated to September 2023.
Leadership meeting held - Volunteer award and recognition event in August sponsored by the Board of Selectmen, staff and Town of Litchfield
Final Special Events committee with residents next week - hopeful to have legislation for first read March 25th
Department Heads are working on Fee Schedule changes for proposal in April
NHMA'S 2025-2026 LEGISLATIVE POLICY PROCESS - I have been assigned to the Finance and Revenue committee which includes – budgeting, revenue, tax exemptions, current use, assessing, tax collection, retirement issues, education funding. An organizational meeting for all committees is on Friday, April 5 at NHMA’s offices in Concord
2024 Local Officials Workshops
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2024
25 Triangle Park Drive, Concord
Attendees have the option of attending in-person (limited to 60 people) at NHMA's offices, 25 Triangle Park Drive in Concord or attending virtually through a live streaming Zoom broadcast.
Presented by NHMA's Legal Services attorneys, these complimentary workshops provide municipal officials with the tools and information to effectively serve your communities. Topics will include the Right-to-Know Law, town governance, budget essentials, ethics and conflicts of interest, running effective meetings, municipal roads, and more. This program will also include a presentation on hot topics pending before the New Hampshire State Legislature of concern to municipal officials. Ample time allowed for questions, answers, and discussion.
Attendees will receive a complimentary electronic copy of the NHMA's 2024 edition of our comprehensive publication on municipal law, Knowing the Territory. Hard copies of Knowing the Territory are available on our online shop. Additional materials such as the PowerPoint presentation will also be distributed electronically. No print outs of the materials or hard copy of the publication will be provided.
Workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. If you register but cannot attend, a recording of the workshop will be provided.
2024 PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE
The Office of Planning and Development organizes this annual conference, required under RSA 673:3-a, by providing informational sessions on planning and zoning issues for members of municipal land use boards. This planning and zoning conference has been held since 1994.
SAVE THE DATE
For the 2024 NH Office of Planning and Development’s Spring 2024 Planning and Zoning conference.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Online (each session will be recorded and available after conference)
Cost: Free
Registration Opens: April 1, 2024
Please note that this year’s conference will be held virtually, over one full Saturday. There will be three tracks including: Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation & Housing.
Update from Litchfield Fire Department - Chief Nicoll
CERT Team -
Chief is working with the Londonderry CERT to possibly bring a 16-hour, certified class to Litchfield.
They teach hands on in person CERT. The in person course is 16 hours total and it is hands on. The class includes certified First aid, CPR, AED and advanced bleeding control as part of it. The in person class has a couple of chapters with a medical component.
The class would be held on a 8 hour Saturday and 8 hour Sunday along with coffee, snacks, drinks and Pizza for lunch.
Diversify your Tax Base.pdfEconomic Development survey Final Draft 3.pdfEconomic Development Committee Survey has been released - Online, At Town Hall, Library and Transfer Station. Will have available March 12th at Elections, approved by Moderator
Survey Closes March 22nd
SELECTMEN REPORTS
SELECTMEN REPORTS
Recreation Commission Representative - Steven J. Webber
School Facilities Improvement Committee - Kevin A. Lynch
Budget Committee Representative - F. Robert Leary Sr.,
Planning Board Representative - Kimberly M. Queenan
Capital Improvement Committee Representative - Kimberly M. Queenan
Conservation Commission Representative - Kevin A. Lynch
Heritage Commission Representative - G. Steven Gannon
Emergency Management Team - Kevin A. Lynch
Non Public Session
Non Public Session
RSA 91-A:3,II(a) - The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee or the investigation of any charges against him unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting, and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted.
RSA 91-A:3II(d) - Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit
a party or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.
TABLED ITEMS BELOW:
Proposed Farmers Market Ordinance (4).pdfTABLED - Needs new meeting date
New Proposed Farmers Market Ordinance and Application
2023 Farmers Market Application (5).pdfSpecial Events Ordinance Proposed.pdfDRAFT ONLY - Tabled 2/12/2024 - committee formed to review
Permit request 4th of July Parade.pdfPermit Request - 4th of July Parade
Litchfield Fire, Police and Highway have not responded as available staffing and event details need further confirmation.
Tabled 02/12/2024
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