The following formal actions were taken by the Town of Bow Board of Selectmen at the Oct. 14 meeting. Vote counts are recorded where the transcript records them.
- Approve utility billing warrant as presented. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0. (Transcript evidence: motion and unanimous vote.)
- Approve MS-1 (town assessed-valuation form) as provided by the town manager for submission to the Department of Revenue Administration. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0. (Transcript evidence: motion and unanimous vote.)
- Direct Town Manager to seek bids from potential health-insurance providers for plan year beginning July 1 (authorization to 'go to market' for health insurance bids). Outcome: motion made and seconded; discussion recorded. (Transcript does not contain an explicit roll-call of the final vote in the public segment.)
- Approve employee dental and related insurance adjustments through HealthTrust (dental increase noted). Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Direct Town Manager to update parking ordinance and coordinate with DPW to place no-parking signage at the Stack Drive pinch point; return ordinance language and sign recommendation at next meeting. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Direct staff to draft a letter to the governor and executive council supporting funding for the Exit 1 / I‑93 Bow–Concord expansion and tolling approaches that aim to be revenue-neutral for New Hampshire residents. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Increase allowance for potential abatements (fiscal 2025 and prior pending abatements) by $1,000,000 (debit overlay; credit allowance for uncollectible). Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Increase overlay for tax year 2025 from $500,000 to $600,000. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Adopt updated cash-receipts policy (technical updates to reflect current practice). Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Adopt Administrative Policy 19‑01 (sale of tax-deeded property) as amended per counsel's recommendation. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
- Enter nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3, II(e) for pending claims; roll-call recorded: chair and board voted to enter nonpublic; minutes later sealed. Outcome: nonpublic session held; minutes sealed by vote recorded in transcript.
- Cancel the Oct. 28 meeting and move the Nov. 4 meeting to Nov. 12. Outcome: approved; recorded voice vote: 5–0.
Many motions were recorded on the public transcript with supporting discussion. If a motion’s final roll call was not audible in the public transcript excerpt, the entry above notes that fact rather than invent a tally.