Non- Public Session Held  February 10, 2025:  

Under 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 public 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 this board, unless such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to include 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.

No Motions or actions Taken - Minutes sealed 

AGENDA BUSINESS:

 11.  Voter Guide Discussion

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

1.  February Newsletter below

2. Proposed Liberty Utility Gas Line

3. Quarterly Training from Primex.  I have assigned the first training - Town of Litchfield Required Training - Harrassment  to all employees. 

4. 2025 Revaluation Start-up  Meeting - Avitar and NHDRA- 

5. Leadership meeting Scheduled for February 19th-  Strategic Plan.  See below SWOT Analysis and Vision/Mission

6. Next Committee Update is Conservation on February 24th 

7. SB 188: Building permits “by default” and private inspectors 

• NHMA opposes 

• Would allow property owners or developers to use licensed, insured private providers for building code plan reviews and inspections related to the New Hampshire state building code and any local technical amendments, excluding fire prevention and fire safety codes. 

• Requires a municipal regulatory body to review and approve -- or provide written notice to the independent provider of any specific deficiencies or compliance issues -- within a required number of days (3 days or 5 days for code inspections depending on the type of building and 8 days for reviews of development documents and building permits). Approvals will be considered granted as a matter of law (granted by default) if the municipal regulatory body fails to respond within the mandated timeframe. 

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill OUGHTTOPASSWITHAMENDMENT BYAVOTEOF: 5-0

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9. January Report from the Trustees of Trust Funds is below.

SELECTMEN REPORTS

1. Recreation Commission Representative - Steven G. Gannon

2. School Facilities Improvement Committee - Robert F. Leary Sr.

3. Budget Committee Representative - F. Robert Leary Sr. 

4. Planning Board Representative - Kevin Lynch

5. Capital Improvement Committee Representative - Kimberly M. Queenan

6. Conservation Commission Representative - John Brunelle

7. Heritage Commission Representative - G. Steven Gannon

8. Emergency Management Team - John Brunelle

9. Energy Committee - John Brunelle

10. Economic Development Committee - Kimberly M. Queenan

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 public 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 this board, unless such person requests an open meeting. This exemption shall extend to include 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.