Bedford Heights public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is meeting to hear a presentation from the Community Power Coalition NH and review a draft solar zoning amendment. Members are also discussing solar projects at the transfer station, town pool, and highway garage.
- Presentation by Community Power Coalition NH on launching community power programs
- Draft Solar Zoning Amendment presentation by Assistant Planning Director Jillian Harris
- Discussion of a proposed 0.5MW solar project at the Transfer Station
- Review of solar projects for the Town Pool and Public Works Highway Garage
- Analysis of Municipal Aggregation Costs and the creation of a Study Committee for CCA
Trustees of the Trust Funds
The Trustees of the Trust Funds will meet to review their annual schedule and receive updates on cemetery issues. The board will also receive a quarterly update from financial advisors and discuss the process for approving minutes via email.
- Review and action on Annual Schedule of items
- Update on cemetery issues
- Quarterly update by financial advisors
- Discussion on approving minutes via e-mail
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is meeting to appoint a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. The body will discuss the creation of a Study Committee for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) and review solar proposals for the landfill, town pool, and highway garage.
- Study Committee for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)
- Landfill solar engagement with Jeff Foote
- Town Pool PV Shade/Shelter
- Public Works Highway Garage PV Vehicle Port/Shelter(s)
- Transfer Station congressionally directed spending
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is reviewing reports on school projects and updates from Solsmart. Members are preparing to meet with Town Council on November 5 to discuss spending and energy infrastructure.
- Municipal Aggregation Cost Analysis and Presentation
- Congressionally directed spending for the Transfer Station
- Town Pool PV Shade/Shelter
- Public Works Highway Garage PV Vehicle Port/Shelter(s)
- Solsmart update
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is meeting to review a proposed gas station and convenience store with charging stations on the Rte 101 corridor. Members will also discuss municipal aggregation cost analysis and potential solar projects for the town pool and highway garage.
- Review of proposed Rte 101 corridor gas station/convenience store charging stations
- Municipal Aggregation Cost Analysis and Presentation
- EV charging station for Library paving project budget
- Town Pool PV Shade/Shelter
- Public Works Highway Garage PV Vehicle Port/Shelter(s)
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is discussing a potential sub-committee to investigate municipal aggregation costs. Members are also reviewing updates on Solsmart, EV charging stations, and solar shade structures for the town pool and highway garage.
- Municipal Aggregation Cost Analysis presentation
- Solsmart project update
- EV charging station research
- Town Pool PV Shade/Shelter proposal
- Public Works Highway Garage PV Vehicle Port/Shelter(s) proposal
Trustees of the Trust Funds
The Trustees of the Trust Funds will meet to approve previous minutes and review the annual schedule of items. The agenda includes an update on cemetery issues and a quarterly report from financial advisors.
- Review and action on Annual Schedule of items
- Update on cemetery issues
- Quarterly update by financial advisors
- On-line security test
Cemetery Trustees
The Bedford Heights Cemetery Trustees are meeting to discuss new business items. The agenda focuses on cemetery signs and water issues related to irrigation.
- Discussion on Cemetery signs
- Discussion on Water Issues & Irrigation
Energy Commission
The commission will hear a presentation on municipal aggregation from energy consultant Bob Hayden. Members are also discussing various solar initiatives, including a potential solar farm at the Transfer Station and photovoltaic shelters for the town pool and Public Works Highway Garage.
- Muni Aggregation discussion by Bob Hayden of Standard Power
- Solar Farm at the Transfer Station update
- Town Pool PV Shade/Shelter project
- Public Works Highway Garage PV Vehicle Port/Shelter(s)
- EV charging station updates
Energy Commission
The commission is reviewing updates on solar initiatives and electric vehicle charging stations. Members are also coordinating a presentation on municipal aggregation costs.
- Solsmart update
- EV charging station research and coordination with other towns
- Solar farm proposal at the Transfer Station
- PV shade/shelter for the Town Pool
- PV vehicle port/shelter for the Public Works Highway Garage
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review various energy initiatives. The body will discuss solar installations and municipal electricity costs.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Solsmart update
- EV charging stations and electricity usage
- Solar Farm at the Transfer Station and letter to Jeanne Shaheen
- Municipal Aggregation Cost Analysis and Presentation
Cemetery Trustees
The Cemetery Trustees will conduct a roll call and hold elections for a Chair and Secretary. The meeting also includes committee assignments and discussion of new and old business.
- Election of Chair
- Election of Secretary
- Committee assignments
Trustees of the Trust Funds
The Trustees of the Trust Funds are meeting to provide their annual report to the Town Council.
- Annual Report to the Town Council
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is meeting to discuss electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and a municipal plan for future EV infrastructure. The body will also review solar projects and a municipal aggregation cost analysis.
- Discussion of HB 315 and Clean Energy NH Bill Synopsis
- Guest speaker Chris Palmieri on EV chargers and municipal infrastructure planning
- Solar Farm proposal at the Transfer Station
- Town Pool PV Shade/Shelter project
- Public Works Highway Garage PV Vehicle Port/Shelter project
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission will hear from guest speaker Joshua Singer of Clean Energy NH regarding municipal membership. The body will also discuss various solar and EV charging initiatives, including a potential solar farm at the Transfer Station.
- Discussion of HB 315 and Clean Energy NH bill synopses
- Solsmart application for Bronze level status
- EV charging station updates regarding Tesla and Enel X
- Solar Farm proposal at the Transfer Station
- Municipal Aggregation Cost Analysis and Presentation
Supervisors of the Checklist
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet to review and approve updates to the checklist. This includes additions, deletions, and corrections to names or addresses.
- Approval of checklist additions, deletions, and name or address changes
Trustees of the Trust Funds
The Trustees of the Trust Funds will conduct their annual organizational meeting and review the annual schedule of items. The body will also discuss a withdrawal request for library funds and receive a quarterly update from financial advisors.
- Annual organizational meeting
- Library funds withdrawal request
- Quarterly update by financial advisors
- Review of Annual Schedule of items
- Update on State of NH AG guidance on private trusts
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission is meeting to hear from guest speaker Joshua Singer of Clean Energy NH. Members will discuss legislative updates, municipal energy aggregation, and various solar and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
- Discussion of HB 315 and Clean Energy NH bill synopsis
- Solsmart application for Town Council agenda
- Tesla and Enel X EV charging station updates
- Proposed solar farm at the Transfer Station
- Municipal Aggregation Cost Analysis and Presentation