Meeting began at 5:55 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
On a motion made by Selectman Campbell and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the November 27, 2024 meeting.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
An e-mail was received from Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella regarding an on-going legal matter.
Intent to Cut forms were approved for Savannahwood and Megawood.
Marcia reminded the Board that there is a Dispatch Center meeting tomorrow night here in Columbia. Also, the next meeting will be held on Monday, December 23rd due to the holiday.
The Board signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the 45th Parallel for 2025. It was noted that there is a considerable increase in our contribution for 2025. Marcia was instructed to ask Michael Collins (Columbia’s representative to the 45th Board) to attend the first meeting in January to explain the increase.
The Appointment Form our new Health Officer was signed.
The Board signed a letter to the Colebrook Area Food Pantry in regards to their request for more funds in 2025.
The Board signed a letter to Mrs. Annie Didsbury in response to her correspondence about her recent tax bill.
Marcia gave the Board members the research that she had done regarding that portion of old US Route 3 which runs through property currently owned by Diane Hall. Marcia was instructed to send the information to Daniel Plourde.
The Board reviewed an e-mail from Groveton Town Manager, Tammy Letson, regarding the assessing issue that many Towns are experiencing. She requested some information from the Town regarding what we currently pay for assessing and how many parcels we currently have. The group is working on getting a RFP out.
The Board reviewed a letter from a management firm being used by the Town of Colebrook for their new water wells. The letter asked if the Town of Columbia wanted the water well on the Town Hall property to be monitored by any contamination. After discussion, the Board signed the letter giving permission.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen