Chichester

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a setback variance application by Jon Rokeh on behalf of Luke Stevens for property at 3 King Road (Map 3 Lot 28). The board may vote on the request after the hearing.

• Public hearing – setback variance for 3 King Road, Map 3 Lot 28

Selectmen's Office

The Chichester Board of Selectmen will review bids for highway road work and propane tank installations, approve two infrastructure invoices totaling over $11,000, and discuss consolidating budget lines for utility and waste services. The board will also address a Bear Hill Estates attorney review request and ongoing payroll software integration.

• Highway Department road work bids
• Propane tank installation bids
• Cemetery tree removal bidding closure
• $1,841.87 ADR Small Engine invoice reimbursement (Forestry Grant)
• $9,438.67 Beauregard invoice reimbursement (Highway Capital Reserve)

The Select Board reached consensus on a CD investment strategy (Scenario 4) to secure upcoming school payments while earning interest, and agreed to lift the town spending freeze due to improved cash position. The board approved several motions including a boiler purchase from capital reserves, a propane contract, and accounts payable. The Block 5 IT contract renewal was rejected due to inadequate notice, and competitive bids will be sought.

• Approved accounts payable $580,680.11 (unanimous)
• Approved Verifone T650C card reader ~$300 (unanimous)
• Approved Best Septic porta-potty rental $125 for Old Home Day (unanimous)
• Approved Dead River propane contract $1.79/gal for 2-3 years (unanimous)
• Approved boiler purchase $14,586.28 from Office Equipment Capital Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Consensus to proceed with CD investment Scenario 4 (no formal vote)
• Agreed to lift spending freeze (no formal vote)
• Rejected Block 5 IT contract renewal timeline; seeking month-to-month extension and competitive bids

Selectmen's Office

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and general board discussion. There are no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of postage manifest

Selectmen's Office

The Select Board approved a corrected accounts payable and payroll manifest after initially including an incorrect school payment. A new debit card purchasing policy (SOP 003) was adopted with department head limits of $1,000/day and board office limits of $5,000/day. Planning for Old Home Day continued, including a pig roast and tent rental, with alcohol policy deferred to a committee meeting. The Board agreed to review road project quotes for Carpenter and Swiggey Brook Roads amid cash-flow concerns.

• Approved accounts payable manifest $171,818.77 (3-0)
• Adopted SOP 003 Debit Card Purchasing Policy (3-0)
• Tabled expansion of building inspector role for code enforcement
• Will review road project quotes for Carpenter and Swiggey Brook Roads
• Confirmed AJ for boiler replacement with 50% release of funds
• Scheduled joint meeting with Trustees for July 16 on Capital Reserve Funds
• Will consult police chief on staffing for Old Home Day attendance
• Received NHDOT eminent domain notice; will notify property owners

Selectmen's Office

The Board of Selectmen meets for general business including a presentation, reports, and financial approvals. Ongoing discussions cover benefit compensation for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, cemetery tree removal, website updates, BKS Systems installation, ADP payroll onboarding, a building inspector contract, and a debit card policy. Completed business updates include a tax abatement for 290 Dover Road and transition to TD Bank debit cards. Public comment and a non-public session are also scheduled.

• ADP payroll software adoption and onboarding (motion passed)
• Town Clerk/Tax Collector benefit compensation review
• Cemetery tree removal – soliciting additional quotations
• Building inspector contract discussion
• Abatement for 290 Dover Road – awaiting Avitar response

The Board unanimously approved a one-year renewal of Robert Garside's building inspector contract and a $579,147.15 accounts payable manifest including the June school payment. They also signed onboarding documents for ADP payroll system implementation, targeted for August 15. Other actions included directing staff on NHRS corrections, denying staff ACH bank access, and scheduling planning meetings for Old Home Day and tree work.

• Approved building inspector contract renewal (3-0)
• Approved AP manifest $579,147.15 (3-0)
• Signed ADP payroll system onboarding documents
• Held cemetery trust issue for Thursday meeting with trustees
• Directed NHRS corrections: newer employees pay own back contributions; long-term employee to be consulted
• Agreed to not issue land-use denial letter; allow independent assessment first
• Scheduled Old Home Day planning meeting for June 25
• Denied staff ACH bank account access; treasurer retains exclusive authority

Capital Improvement Program

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee met to plan the reestablishment of the CIP process, discussing the need for a standardized request form, reviewing the 2013 CIP plan, and coordinating with departments. No formal motions or votes were recorded; the meeting served as a working session to define action items.

Selectmen's Office

The Select Board approved an accounts payable manifest of $70,093.18 after removing the school payment due to revenue uncertainty. They also abated a timber tax of $4,353.83 for double billing and adopted ADP as the town's payroll system. The Board held a workshop with the Budget Committee to plan an earlier budget season and improve communication.

• Approved AP manifest $70,093.18 (3-0)
• Removed school payment from AP manifest due to revenue uncertainty
• Abated timber tax $4,353.83 for double billing (3-0)
• Adopted ADP as payroll system (3-0)
• Signed fire alarm system upgrade paperwork with BK Systems
• Entered non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II(c) (3-0)

Road Advisory Committee

The committee agreed to stop plowing private driveways due to historical misunderstandings, directing the Selectmen's Office to research road acceptance records and draft a formal letter to affected residents with a transition plan. They also scheduled a field visit for the deteriorating Kelly Corner Bridge to assess posting weight limits and coordinate with state engineers.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to maintain two versions of road inspection sheets
• Agreed to conduct group field inspections for consistent scoring
• Agreed to develop consistent policy guidance for driveway culverts
• Scheduled Kelly Corner Bridge site visit for June 15 at 6:00 PM
• Agreed to end private driveway plowing with formal notice to residents
• Discussed traffic counter purchase but no formal decision
• Discussed 2026 paving strategy but no formal vote