APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: I make a motion to approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting on September 25, 2022
Embedded Files
Formerly Social Media Policy - revised to Communications Policy
Tabled 09/25/2023
20230822 Communications Policy as amended by Legal (2).pdf20230918 Metal Detecting BOS- DRAFT 2 (2).pdfMetal Detection Ordinance, Tabled 6/12/2023 - Revised
Tabled 09/25/2023
$92,625.00, Naticook Excavation and Landscaping, LLC
Approved by Recreation:
Motion: (A. Ruggles/ J. Brennen) Motion to accept the contract from that in the amount of $92,625 for the 2024 season.
Discussion: Mr. Ames said that they had a very good experience with the quality of work from the vendor. They put in the
well, which was successful and real asset to the Commission going forward.
Vote: (5-0-1) The motion carried. (Mr. Webber abstained)
Field Maintenance Proposal 2024.pdfLitchfield Rec September 26.pdf5 Hawkers and Peddlers Applications- Power Home Remodeling All passed background checks
Alec Drummond, Jonathan Chelson,
Lori Gordon (withdrawn),
John Ferrelli, and Nicholas St. Jean (withdrawn)
Chelson.pdfFerrelli.pdfDrummond.pdfAppointment of Fred French, of Litchfield to the Energy Committee with a term to expire March 30, 2024
Application French - Energy Committee.pdfLitchfield Brochure v2 (1).pdfApproval of the Community Power Survey on Recommendation of the Energy Committee
Proposed timeline for Energy Committee.pdfRecreation Budget Proposed by Commission.pdf2024 Proposed Budget Changes:
Recreation - initial prosed had $8,136 in requests not captured - see attached department proposed vs. Selectmen approved.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
We are asking for your approval of the hours for Halloween - Treat or Trick. LPD recommends Tuesday, October 31st from 6-8 pm. In addition, the Lions Club, is seeking permission for their annual Trick or Trick tailgate event here at Town Hall for all families during the same time, October 31st from 6-8 pm. The Police and Fire Dept. have been notified.
Our very best wishes to Sargent Heath Savage, whose final shift with the Litchfield Police is today.
Fire Parade last Friday night was wonderful success - thank you to the Litchfield Fire Dept. and to all who participated.
Join the Litchfield Fire Department for their open house this Saturday, October 14th from 1-4 pm. Parking: -Bus shuttle from Sawmill Brook Park
Events:
-Interactive events for kids
-Fire truck rides
-Live demonstrations
-State of NH K-9
-Dhart Med helicopter
-Food and drinks
-Chili cookoff
If you would like to sign up to be a member of the NEW LITCHFIELD CERT TEAM - attend the Fire Dept. Open house where more information will be available.
County of Hillsborough 2023 County Bill.pdfIn May, we were notified by the County that the 2024 Budget was estimated at $70,045,274, an increase of $12,114,555 over FY2023 . They estimated this to be an increase of approx .21 per thousand. The budget was approved at 65,186,546. The Town's portion is 1,426,483.00 which is $166,943 more than last years proportion of $1,259,540. We will have the final increase in the tax rate when rates are set by the NH DRA.
Trustee of the Trust Funds - August and September 2023
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
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 or her, 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:3, II(c) Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely
the reputation of any person, other than a member of the public body itself, unless
such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to any
application for assistance or tax abatement or waiver of a fee, fine, or other levy, if
based on inability to pay or poverty of the applicant.
RSA 91-A:3, II(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.
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