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Hooksett Board of Trustees Meeting - April 22, 2026

Town Council & Boards — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BodyHooksett, New Hampshire
SessionTown Council & Boards
DateWednesday, April 22, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:13

So two people had opened the door and I bombed in two, reached in and took all the stuff that I wanted.

0:20

Here the mail room is easier because it's 533.

0:24

35, yeah.

0:25

Right?

0:25

35 Main Street, and then 53 is I think of it reverse.

0:29

Plus I go in there a lot more than this room.

0:31

So 1776.

0:33

I wrote it on the wall over there if anybody really wants it.

0:37

Sorry, I can't stay.

0:39

That's all right.

0:40

Well, you know, we were gonna ask because uh the um uh we have to go before town council.

0:46

What are the things that we should uh talk about or just relate to them during uh town council uh when they talk to us?

0:53

Well, I told them that I would do it again, but would what I did last year, is that okay?

0:58

Yeah, okay.

0:59

Yeah, just general performance, how we're doing.

1:01

Yep.

1:02

And then um if they have any questions, you know, you can just say well, we can get back to you with that and then make a note and make sure we do it answer that question next year, right?

1:12

In your input, they seem to find it exactly.

1:15

Yeah, we got this much money, we're done.

1:18

Right.

1:19

We're using that third-party investor.

1:21

Yeah, just the basics, and it's usually five, ten minutes.

1:25

Exactly, exactly.

1:26

And this year, well in the beginning.

1:32

And we we were on the last last year.

1:35

I remember because I was here, then I had to leave with the baseball.

1:38

Yeah, that was not John getting you in early.

1:42

What happened last year was the meeting before years had been canceled.

1:46

So they moved everybody, but instead of putting it behind you, they put it in front of you.

1:51

Yeah, because that was your meeting, and it yeah, yeah.

1:54

Yeah, I'll try and get you guys up first when I see the agenda come up.

1:59

I'll ask them with you first.

2:00

Because last year you went last, and then that's what I'm gonna tell them.

2:04

Oh, thank you, Christy.

2:06

Exactly.

2:07

You have a long day, but you have a good one.

2:09

Thank you.

2:09

Okay.

2:11

All right, it is.

2:13

Well, we'll call it 9 15.

2:15

9 15.

2:16

Let's call the meeting to order.

2:19

Okay.

2:21

Uh you he does he does the meet the minutes, so we'll let it go at that.

2:26

Attending.

2:27

John Giotis.

2:29

Present.

2:30

Present.

2:31

John Ward, present.

2:33

Clear Lions, present.

2:36

Um we have proof of posting.

2:41

That's why we have such a large public.

2:43

A large public.

2:46

Okay.

2:47

Uh I have the minutes minutes of the previous meeting that need to be approved.

2:55

I'll uh approve the meetings of uh what's the date?

2:58

Uh uh.

3:03

October 22nd.

3:05

No, no, no, no.

3:07

The day started on this.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Engagement███████████████████████████████████35%
Budget Equity Analysis███████████████████████23%
Summary of Proceedings

Hooksett Board of Trustees Meeting - April 22, 2026

The Hooksett Board of Trustees met on April 22, 2026, at 9:15 AM to approve minutes, discuss cemetery plot issues, review trust and capital reserve accounts, and set a date for the next meeting. The board also prepared for an upcoming presentation to the Town Council on May 13.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The board approved the minutes of the January 14, 2026, meeting with a motion and second, passed unanimously. The signed minutes are to be returned to Christine.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public input was offered.

Discussion Items

  • Cemetery Plots: The board discussed ongoing issues with unidentified cemetery plots that prevent the use of associated funds. Christine is working on resolving the matter, and the board acknowledged that some funds are negligible. They will continue to push for resolution, noting that state-level changes would simplify the process but are unlikely.
  • Town Council Presentation: The board will meet with the Town Council on May 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM. John Giotis will present the annual report on behalf of the board. Members agreed to attend if possible, with one member noting potential conflicts with baseball commitments.
  • Election and Swearing-In: John Giotis and another member were re-elected (landslide). They must be sworn in before July 1, 2026. The board will coordinate with Christine for the swearing-in process.
  • Account Review: As of March 31, 2026:
    • Trust funds: $208,508.86
    • Capital reserve funds: $11,062,134.78 The figures were read and confirmed; no discrepancies were noted.
  • Next Meeting Date: The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Notices will be sent to the Department of Labor and courts to reserve the time.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes Approved: January 14, 2026, minutes adopted.
  • Account Figures Recorded: Trust and capital reserve fund totals as of March 31, 2026, were accepted without further action.
  • Meeting Date Set: July 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
  • Adjournment: Motion to adjourn carried at 9:27 AM.

Meeting Transcript

So two people had opened the door and I bombed in two, reached in and took all the stuff that I wanted. Here the mail room is easier because it's 533. 35, yeah. Right? 35 Main Street, and then 53 is I think of it reverse. Plus I go in there a lot more than this room. So 1776. I wrote it on the wall over there if anybody really wants it. Sorry, I can't stay. That's all right. Well, you know, we were gonna ask because uh the um uh we have to go before town council. What are the things that we should uh talk about or just relate to them during uh town council uh when they talk to us? Well, I told them that I would do it again, but would what I did last year, is that okay? Yeah, okay. Yeah, just general performance, how we're doing. Yep. And then um if they have any questions, you know, you can just say well, we can get back to you with that and then make a note and make sure we do it answer that question next year, right? In your input, they seem to find it exactly. Yeah, we got this much money, we're done. Right. We're using that third-party investor. Yeah, just the basics, and it's usually five, ten minutes. Exactly, exactly. And this year, well in the beginning. And we we were on the last last year. I remember because I was here, then I had to leave with the baseball. Yeah, that was not John getting you in early. What happened last year was the meeting before years had been canceled. So they moved everybody, but instead of putting it behind you, they put it in front of you. Yeah, because that was your meeting, and it yeah, yeah. Yeah, I'll try and get you guys up first when I see the agenda come up. I'll ask them with you first. Because last year you went last, and then that's what I'm gonna tell them. Oh, thank you, Christy. Exactly. You have a long day, but you have a good one. Thank you. Okay. All right, it is. Well, we'll call it 9 15. 9 15. Let's call the meeting to order. Okay. Uh you he does he does the meet the minutes, so we'll let it go at that. Attending. John Giotis. Present. Present. John Ward, present. Clear Lions, present.

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