Ms. Garvey wondered whether in-kind contributions were okay as supplement to a match. She requested direction on next steps for the PEC. Mr. Freitas said that in-kind contributions are fine as long as the Town departments have the time or accomplished by interested resident volunteers. Mr. Bolton, Mr. Ahern and Mr. Freitas recalled the example of the street light efficiency project which resulted in increased costs to the Town. Public Hearing: None Permit Requests: None Updates and Recommendations: None New/Other Business: None Unfinished Business: None Committee Reports: Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Ahern reported on the Chamber’s annual meeting which was well-attended, taking place at the Owl’s Nest Golf Club where the presentation was a soft launch of the new website. PVW&SD: Mr. Bolton attended the meeting on the 26th to hear the latest draft of their newest regulations which are now posted online. Public hearings will be held at 5:45 PM on July 10, 2018 and July 24, 2018. Planning Board: Mr. Bolton reviewed the Master Plan draft at the July 5, 2018 work session. A public hearing will happen soon and comments will be solicited. Conservation Commission: Mrs. Scarborough reported on the June 19th CC meeting, sharing that they’ve gotten a lot done for money spent. On July 17, 2018 the CC meeting will be a hike up Plymouth Mountain. Public Comment: Senator Guida communicated about Governor Sununu’s recent decision about biomass plant closures. He doesn’t agree with this choice as it impacts 1,000 jobs in Grafton County and destabilizes the three-legged stool of the North Country. 7:01 PM – Mr. Randlett made a motion; seconded by Mr. Ahern to go into session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II (a & c). All in favor.
Ms. Garvey wondered whether in-kind contributions were okay as supplement to a match. She requested direction on next steps for the PEC. Mr. Freitas said that in-kind contributions are fine as long as the Town departments have the time or accomplished by interested resident volunteers. Mr. Bolton, Mr. Ahern and Mr. Freitas recalled the example of the street light efficiency project which resulted in increased costs to the Town. Public Hearing: None Permit Requests: None Updates and Recommendations: None New/Other Business: None Unfinished Business: None Committee Reports: Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Ahern reported on the Chamber’s annual meeting which was well-attended, taking place at the Owl’s Nest Golf Club where the presentation was a soft launch of the new website. PVW&SD: Mr. Bolton attended the meeting on the 26th to hear the latest draft of their newest regulations which are now posted online. Public hearings will be held at 5:45 PM on July 10, 2018 and July 24, 2018. Planning Board: Mr. Bolton reviewed the Master Plan draft at the July 5, 2018 work session. A public hearing will happen soon and comments will be solicited. Conservation Commission: Mrs. Scarborough reported on the June 19th CC meeting, sharing that they’ve gotten a lot done for money spent. On July 17, 2018 the CC meeting will be a hike up Plymouth Mountain. Public Comment: Senator Guida communicated about Governor Sununu’s recent decision about biomass plant closures. He doesn’t agree with this choice as it impacts 1,000 jobs in Grafton County and destabilizes the three-legged stool of the North Country. 7:01 PM – Mr. Randlett made a motion; seconded by Mr. Ahern to go into session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II (a & c). All in favor.