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Lancaster Select Board approves appointments, accepts Beattie Enterprises bid; Beattie recuses
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Lancaster Select Board approved two board appointments and accepted a bid from Beattie Enterprises for machine and materials after Selectman Shane Beattie recused from that discussion; the board also sealed non-public minutes indefinitely.
The Lancaster Select Board on May 4 approved a slate of routine personnel and procurement items, accepted a competitive bid for machine and materials and then recessed into and returned from non-public session.
Selectman Leon Rideout moved to approve the April 20 meeting minutes; Selectman Shane Beattie seconded and the board voted unanimously to adopt the minutes. The board then approved two appointments: the Planning Board named Matt Treamer to a three-year regular member term through 2029, and the board reappointed Rob Christie to the Lancaster Housing Authority through March 31, 2029. Both appointments were approved by recorded motions and carried with unanimous "all in favor" votes.
During the bid openings the board received one bid for 2026 Machine & Materials from Beattie Enterprises. Selectman Shane Beattie recused himself from the discussion and vote because of the bidder’s name; Town Manager Jessica Cyr read the bid details into the record. Selectman Rideout moved and Select Board Chair Kathy-Jean Lavoie seconded a motion to accept the Beattie Enterprises bid; Rideout and Lavoie voted in favor and the motion carried with Beattie recorded as recused.
The board also reviewed multiple paving bids (BlakTop, Central Asphalt Paving, Pike Industries and a late submittal from All State Construction) and tabled awarding the paving contract to allow staff and board members more time to compare itemized line items and budget impacts.
After other business the board entered non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II(c) for matters that could adversely affect an individual's reputation unless the person requests public discussion. Roll-call votes to enter and to end the non-public session were recorded as "aye" by Selectmen Rideout, Beattie and Chair Lavoie. The board subsequently voted to seal the non-public minutes indefinitely, again by roll call with all three members voting "aye." The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Votes at a glance — April 20 minutes: motion by Shane Beattie, seconded by Leon Rideout; outcome: approved (yes: 3). Appoint Matt Treamer to Planning Board: motion by Leon Rideout, seconded by Shane Beattie; outcome: approved (yes: 3). Reappoint Rob Christie to Lancaster Housing Authority: motion by Shane Beattie, seconded by Leon Rideout; outcome: approved (yes: 3). Accept bid from Beattie Enterprises for 2026 Machine & Materials: motion by Leon Rideout, seconded by Kathy-Jean Lavoie; outcome: approved (yes: 2, recused: 1).
The board did not finalize the paving contract and deferred that decision to a subsequent meeting.
