Hampstead
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Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hear from Police Chief Kelley about the 287(g) program, which would allow Hampstead police to enforce federal immigration laws. The board will also approve routine financial items including payroll of $326,083.47 and accounts payable of $328,368.94, and make annual appointments to town committees.
- Police Department discussion on 287(g) immigration enforcement program
- Payroll approval for $326,083.47
- Accounts payable approval for $328,368.94
- Call for candidates: Board of Adjustment alternate (1), Energy Committee (2), Ethics Commission (1), Planning Board alternates (2)
- Annual renewal of appointments
The Selectboard approved sending out RFPs for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services for municipal buildings. The board also accepted consent documents. Discussion on the 287(g) program with ICE was held, but no decision was made; the police chief will continue investigating.
- Approved sending out RFPs for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services (5-0)
- Accepted consent documents as listed on the agenda (5-0)
- Allowed Selectman Morse to participate via Zoom (4-1, Morse abstained)
Conservation Commission
The commission is discussing the status of ADA compliance paperwork and quotes awaiting state approval. They are also reviewing maintenance activities for the West Road area and updates regarding the Native Plant Trust and Blanding's turtles.
- ADA Phase II updates and state approval status
- Maintenance of West Rd. by outside contractors
- Blanding's turtles reports
- NativePlantTrust.org updates
Board of Selectmen
The Selectboard voted unanimously to move forward with a Fidium agreement for internet and VOIP services, pending confirmation of a 5-year price lock. The switch is expected to save $9,192 and increase internet speed from 50 Mbps to 1 Gbps. The board also accepted the perambulation report between Hampstead and Kingston unanimously.
- Approved Fidium internet/VOIP contract pending 5-year price lock (5-0)
- Accepted Perambulation Report between Hampstead and Kingston (5-0)
- Approved consent documents as listed on agenda (5-0)
- Signed off on Ordway Park permit for celebration of life