Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Campbell.
At 6:04 pm Carol Miller and Bob Baker entered the meeting. Ms. Miller gave a brief presentation to the Board regarding the fiber network that is currently being installed by NHEC with the assistance of federal grants. Ms. Miller explained that the service would first be offered to existing NHEC customers, However, if the service goes by your property without any additional wiring being run, you might be eligible. Ms. Miller shared with the Board maps indicating where the wires are being installed. Ms. Miller and Mr. Baker left the meeting at 7:40 pm.
Road Agent Dominic Westover entered the meeting to discuss road projects with the Board. The Board reviewed paving estimates for several different areas in Town and prioritized them. The Board also discussed replacing a couple of culverts on Meridan Hill Road. Mr. Westover brought up the idea of “discontinuing” Grant Road. Marcia will look into the law and what is required to do this. Mr. Westover left the meeting at 8:05 pm.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were signed.
Marcia presented the Board with a revision to the Town’s Bounced Check policy. The revision being that customers/taxpayers would be charged for any “certified mailing fees” incurred while trying to collect the money owed. On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved the revision.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Campbell, the Board approved the minutes of the July 24th meeting.