Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Stohl the Board approved the minutes of the November 26, 2025 meeting.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
A contract with Asplundh for tree trimming was signed by Chairman Cloutier.
A contract with Clerkworks was signed by Chairman Cloutier.
Selectman Campbell informed the Board that the “per call” cost for Dispatch will be going up $.96 due to insurance rate increases in Colebrook. It was noted the next Dispatch Center meeting will be held in Columbia.
It was noted that our appeal to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals has been filed by Attorney Chris Boldt. This appeal is asking for a one year extension on our revaluation order.
Personnel from DRA hope to be here next week to finish up our assessing. Denice Roy will let Marcia know when they are coming.
Selectman Campbell told the other two Board members that he had spoken to Michael Lynch about cutting brush at the Columbia Bridge Cemetery. He will be getting a quote for us.
The Board voted to change the next meeting to December 22nd due to the Christmas holiday.
Columbia School Board Chairman Stacey Campbell entered the meeting. She said that she had recently met with SAU staff and the bus contractor regarding bus issues. The Columbia School Board has decided to ask Monique Washburn if she would be willing to have the school bus turn around on her property. This will mean that the bus will no longer turn around at Schoolhouse Road. Stacey will get in touch with Mrs. Washburn to see if she is agreeable to this. This area is the area that the plow truck currently turns around. Mrs. Washburn will also have to sign a waiver. Mrs. Campbell left the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen