Two Grants accepted for $130k

Quick Monday Meeting

On Monday 4/18 The Lancaster select board met and opened with Department Head updates from Fire, EMS, Police, Library and Parks & Recreation department. After the board heard from the department heads, they opened up a public hearings to accept unanticipated funds.

An unanticipated fund item was the NHDES Asset Management Grant in the amount of $80,000. Also, a second item a Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief & Recovery Locality Equipment Matching Program Grant in the amount of $50,000.00. Both items were opened and available for public comment with no action from the public. The select board voted to accept both grants for the town, and authorized the Town Manager “to sign any and all documents required”

After the public hearings the board accepted the meeting minutes form the 4th. In addition, paperwork was presented to be signed for the Forest Fire Report and the bill to pay the Forest Fire Wardens. Further conversation about crosswalks was brought up and reviewed as well. New business included appointments to the planning board.

Kent Fountain Update

The insurance agency spoke with the Town manager and asked for pricing to replace the fountain. The adjuster felt it was wrecked beyond repair. A price is forthcoming from Barry Normandeau to replace the fountain with the hopes of portions of the old fountain being incorporated. If the old pieces can’t be used in the new fountain, use in different locations within the town was also mentioned. The idea of using it for the Veteran’s Memorial was brought up, but no final use was determined.

Additionally, Selectman Rideout asked about the deductible on the claim would be and $1000 was the number provided. There was small discussion about seeking donations for the amount, but in the end it was dismissed without further action.

Full Agenda –

DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES:

PUBLIC HEARING: Acceptance of Unanticipated Monies over $10,000.00
    ✓ Accept a NHDES Asset Management Grant in the amount of $80,000.00
    ✓ To accept a Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief & Recovery Locality Equipment Matching Program Grant in the amount of $50,000.00

OLD BUSINESS:
  ✓ Review and Approval of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes.
  ✓ Sign various paperwork (Forest Fire Report/Bill (2)/ )
  ✓ Kent Fountain
  ✓ Crosswalks

NEW BUSINESS:
  ✓ Appointments to Planning Board –
    o Alternate members – Greg Westcott, Ericka Canales
    o Regular members – Maggie Jones, Vicki Gibbs
  ✓ Other Business

INFORMATION:
  ✓ BTLA notice when last tax bill was sent by Tax Collector for 2021
  ✓ Zoning Board Notice of Decision – Area Variance approved for LRH–2 LLC, Tax Map
P07, Lot 036.
  ✓ Land Use Permits –
    o Colin Christie – 26 Governors Terrace
    o 101 Main Street Inc. – 101 Main Street
    o LRH–2 LLC – 55 Main Street
    o Yvonne Willey – 33 Summer Street
    o Michael Currier – 9 Prospect Street
    o Burton Rosenberger, Jr – 448 Prospect Street
    o Richard & Louise Force – 12 Cottage Street

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