TOWN OF COLUMBIA
The Selectmen’s Meeting normally scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th, has been re-scheduled to Monday, June 8th. The meeting will start at the usual time of 6:00 pm.
Board of Selectmen
Town of Columbia
TOWN OF COLUMBIA
The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Columbia will hold two sessions for re-registering voters who have not voted since April 1, 2021, accepting applications for new registration, accepting requests for the correction of the checklist and/or change of political party on:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 7:00 – 7:30
Monday, June 8, 2026 6:00 – 6:30
Stacey Campbell
Diane Little
Kristin Brooks
Supervisors of the Checklist
Meeting began at 5:55 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Pike.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
Mail was reviewed.
At 5:59 pm Jason Rella entered the meeting to attend the bid opening. Chairman Cloutier opened the bids received and read the results as follows:
Cemeteries Carr Property Services $7,000 (for season)
Yetti Yard Man $7,920 (for season)
Town Bldgs. Carr Property Services $1,750 (for season)
Yetti Yard Man $1,920 (for season)
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Pike, the Board voted to award both bids to Carr Property Services. Mr. Rella left the meeting at 6:15 pm.
A Supplemental Intent to Cut was approved for Savannahwood, LLC.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Pike, the Board approved the minutes of the April 8, 2026 meeting.
At 6:30 pm Donald and Stacey Campbell entered the meeting. Mrs. Campbell was there to discuss the following:
1. Town of Columbia float for July 4th parade in Colebrook. Mrs. Campbell will get in touch with some other residents and we will set up a meeting to discuss ideas, make plans, etc.
2. Joint “Columbia Covered Bridge Dance” to be held with the Town of Lemington. (Mrs. Campbell has already spoken to Myra Ellingwood of the Lemington Historical Society who expressed interest in the idea). The group talked about a date (September 11th), time (4:00 – 8:00) “pot luck meal and BYOB”. Selectman Stohl said he would look into how we could close “Columbia Bridge Road” for the night. Once we know we can close the road, we can continue to make additional plans.
Mr. Campbell spoke with the Board about the following:
1. Septic system at the Town Hall – determined at it was frozen Town Meeting Day.
2. Installed a spigot on the outside of the building and will be running the water to see if we could get it to clear up.
3. Discussed moving the handicapped ramp and rebuilding it.
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left the meeting at 7:30 pm.
The Board reviewed the list of taxpayers who still owe their 2023 taxes. One taxpayer (who owns two properties) has agreed to make monthly payments beginning in May. The remaining taxpayer has not answered any correspondence from the Town. Marcia will draft a letter for the Selectmen to review. Once completed, we will give it to the Sheriff’s Department for “in hand” service.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectman Cloutier and Pike, Selectman Stohl was absent.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
On a motion made by Selectman Pike and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board approved the minutes of the March 25, 2026 meeting.
Four (4) Intent to Excavate forms were signed for Pike Industries.
The Board approved and signed a contract with Northtown Associates for the Town’s assessing (pickups) for 2026.
The Board approved and signed a contract with Brett Purvis & Associates to complete the revaluation by September, 2026.
Marcia told the Board that she had been contacted by DRA about the sales ratio study. Gary Fournier has not been able to complete it so DRA is going to finish it for us.
Donald Campbell entered the meeting at 6:35 pm to discuss a couple of maintenance issues at the Town Hall:
Septic system – going to have Bolens come to locate the tank
Handicap ramp – re-do and move it
Water system- let water run to see if it clears up/possible filter
Marcia informed the Board that she would be putting ads in the newspaper for mowing the Town’s cemeteries and the two buildings. The bids will be opened at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
Meeting began at 6:00 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier, Stohl and Pike.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Pike, the Board approved the minutes of the March 11, 2026 meeting.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
The MS232 (Appropriations Approved) was signed.
The MS60W (Audit Waiver Request for 2025) was signed.
The Data Assessment Certification was signed. (Assessor Gary Fournier is working on our equalization ratio study.)
At 6:00 Jason Call (Northtown Associates) entered the meeting (along with his associate). Mr. Call and the Board discussed what our assessing needs are going forward. For 2026 it will be pick-ups only. Then 2027 through 2031 will be our next cyclical revaluation. Mr. Call said that he had spoken with Gary Fournier since this year will be a little different as we are still finishing up the 2025 revaluation. Mr. Call said they would be interested in providing our assessing services going forward. The Board all agree that they were pleased to get someone local and someone that already knew the Town. Mr. Call said he would be providing us with a contract. Mr. Call (and associate) left the meeting at 6:45 pm.
On a motion made by Selectman Cloutier and seconded by Selectman Pike, the Board voted to enter non-public session as per RSA 91-A:3, paragraph II (e) at 6:55 pm.
On a motion made by Selectman Stohl and seconded by Selectman Cloutier, the Board voted to return to regular session at 7:05 pm.
The Board signed a letter drafted by Marcia and Attorney Chris Boldt to be sent to Jason Young regarding his Right-to-Know request.
The Board reviewed a list of taxpayers who have not paid their 2023 property taxes yet and are eligible for tax deeding. Marcia will send a letter to each taxpayer.
The Board reviewed an e-mail from Donald Campbell regarding the well at the Town Hall and suggestions regarding clearing up the water.
Selectman Cloutier noted that the Road Agent had informed him that we have two culverts that have collapsed and need to be replaced once the weather gets better. One is on Bunnell Road and one is on Meriden Hill Road.
Selectman Stohl stated that he had attended the Dispatch Center meeting and that Raymond Gorman was elected as the new Chairman of the Dispatch Committee.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen