Selectboard member

Frederick Gallup

Active member Since 2025-03-01

Meetings tracked

41%

Attendance

Votes on record

Positions tracked

Vote breakdown: 38 YES

Meeting ⁠history

Every recorded vote and position, oldest to newest.

Present

Approval of May 4th Meeting Minutes YES ~

Approved

Consent Agenda Review YES ~

Approved

Approval of the Recreational Ordinance YES ~

Approved

Approval of the Alcohol Ordinance YES ~

Approved

Approval of the Alcohol Permit YES ~

Approved

Approval of the Vending Ordinance YES ~

Approved

Approval of the Grilling Ordinance (Amended) YES ~

Approved

Adoption of Class VI Road Policy YES ~

Approved

Present

Appoint Fred as the temporary chair of the Fire Wards YES ✓

Appointed as temporary chair

Approval of April 20th meeting minutes YES ~

Approval of items for signature, facility uses, and land use permits YES ~

Acceptance of unanticipated revenue of $17,835 from LSPA grant YES ~

Approval of the amended town fee schedule YES ~

Approval and signing of updated Select Board policies and procedures YES ~

Appointment of Brenda Bellinger to the Recreation Committee YES ~

Accept the Fire Chief job description as presented YES ~

Waive tax deeding for properties 535, 326 Nutting Road, and 22 Stage Cushion YES ~

Decision not to enforce the Centipede Dance and Concert Ordinance YES ~

Unknown

Present

Meeting Schedule and Working Meetings YES ~

Present

Policy and Procedures Review ✓

Participated in discussion on agenda format and public comment procedures.

Committee Appointments YES ✓

Appointed to Highway Safety Committee; made motions for Sue's ABC and Crother Chapel appointments.

Fire Truck Sale Approval YES ✓

Made the motion to approve sale to AP Howard Sales for $17,257.

Housing Affordability Initiative ✓

Expressed support for renewed housing efforts with different, more community-outreach-focused approach.

Donation Acceptance (food pantry gift cards) YES ✓

Made motion to accept donation.

Present

Fee Schedule Amendments Public Hearing YES ✓

Made motion to approve all fee schedule amendments; defended fee levels against criticism.

Building Permit Revenue vs Department Costs ✓

Defended current fee levels; sarcastically offered 250% increase to cover department costs.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant YES ✓

Made motion to approve hazard mitigation grant acceptance and expenditure.

Planning Board Approval for Town Property Use ~

Participated in discussion; agreed to delay until April for new board review.

Advisory Budget Committee Process Improvements ✓

Expressed strong openness; noted 34-35 years of experience still learning; supports voter input role.

Town Ordinance Updates ~

Participated in discussion on updating outdated ordinances.

Unknown

Present

Safety Services Dock Extension ✓

Criticized state for reducing marine patrol while towns bear the cost gap.

Approved Springfield Transfer Station Agreement YES ✓

Approved acceptance of food pantry donations YES ✓

Approved Eversource stone wall agreement YES ✓

Approved auditing firm engagement YES ✓

Virtual Meeting Participation and Security Issues ✓

Participated in discussion exploring restricted link distribution to address security breaches.

Sue's Retirement and Community Celebration ✓

Humorously noted pressure of maintaining perfect attendance for retirement celebration.

Motion to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, 2C YES ~

Unknown

Present

Items for Signature - Invoice Batches and Check Manifests YES ~

Road Acceptance Authority (RSA 674:40A) ~

Supported advancing warrant articles to cure road acceptance legal deficiency.

Warrant Articles for Road Acceptance ~

Engaged in drafting two warrant articles for prospective and retroactive road acceptance.

Capital Reserve Fund Adjustments ~

Participated in reviewing and reducing capital reserve fund levels.

Budget Reductions Discussion ~

Actively engaged in identifying cuts of $150,000–$300,000 from budget.

Deputy Tax Collector Position ~

Participated in discussion; expressed differing views on full-time vs. part-time hiring.

2026 Select Board Meeting Dates Approval YES ✓

Unknown

Present

Approval of Minutes YES ~

Approval of MS.535 financial report YES ~

Abandoned Property Claim YES ~

Tri-Town Meeting and Deputy Assessor ✓

Brookhaven Parking ✓

Present

Approval of Minutes and Financial Documents YES ~

Approval of items for signature YES ~

Police Department Work Period Proposal YES ~

Motion to enter non-public session (91-A) YES ~

Unknown

Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. Positions marked ✓ are from recorded votes or direct statements.