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Board approves proposed MS-636 and BTP 2026 default budgets and appoints Michael Shorriser
Summary
At a regular meeting, participants approved a proposed MS-636 budget form and a default BTP 2026 budget, accepted a resignation and appointed Michael Shorriser as an interim officeholder, then swore an official oath. Votes were taken by voice and carried.
The board voted to sign a proposed budget using an "MS 636" form and to approve a default BTP 2026 budget, then moved to fill a vacancy and swore in an appointee.
Speaker S2 introduced the MS-636 proposed budget, saying the form lists estimated expenditures and a two-year estimated tax amount that will be revisited during tax-rate settings. "These are estimated," S2 said, noting the estimate could be reduced if some items do not go through. S2 moved to sign the board articles and the proposed MS-636 budget; S1 seconded. Following voice votes of "Aye," the motion carried.
The meeting then addressed the NSTB fall budget. S3 moved to sign the MS BTP 2026 default budget "as presented," S2 seconded, and members again approved the motion by voice.
Participants discussed interim signing authority and timing. S2 said Bob held the warrant while "Mike" was not yet sworn in and that "Mike would be able to sign it after he had sworn in with Sarah." S1 clarified that the outgoing official's resignation had been accepted but that the person remained in an acting capacity until the oath was administered.
On an appointment motion, S3 moved to appoint Michael Shorriser to fill the vacancy; S2 seconded. S1 called for favor and members responded "Aye." S1 recited an oath referencing support for the Constitution and laws of the United States and the state of New Hampshire as part of the swearing-in language.
Speakers also noted administrative logistics: transfer of a resignation letter and a key fob to Matthew and a year-end review the board will complete later. The session closed after members thanked outgoing member Bob for his service and approved a motion to adjourn.
Votes at a glance
- Motion to sign board articles and MS-636 proposed budget: moved by S2; seconded by S1; outcome: approved by voice (ayes recorded in transcript). - Motion to approve MS BTP 2026 default budget as presented: moved by S3; seconded by S2; outcome: approved by voice. - Motion to appoint Michael Shorriser: moved by S3; seconded by S2; outcome: approved by voice.
The transcript records a dollar figure read aloud as "$6.36" in relation to the proposed budget form; the meeting did not clarify whether that was a partial figure, shorthand, or an error, so the exact budget totals are not specified in the record. The transcript also references the MS-636 and MS-633 forms by number but does not provide full identifying details for those forms in the discussion.
The meeting concluded after a short adjournment motion that carried by voice.
