Councilor· March 16, 2026 - March 2028
John Bator
Bedford
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Conservation Work Plan
Not yet determined — spending priorities (land acquisitions vs. trail work) may be informed by the survey.
Town Budget Review
The 2026 budget uses $1.25 million of fund balance to reduce the tax rate; the AAA rating keeps borrowing costs low.
2026 property revaluation
Assessments up ~18% for the median home, but the tax rate will come down — final December bills pending.
Ambulance ordinance to reduce emergency call volume
Two stations plus a fourth ambulance would be a major capital investment; ambulance service itself loses money significantly.
Public Outreach Plan
No direct cost, but success determines whether a $40-60 million bond question can pass.
Conservation Land Purchase at 555 Wallace Road
No impact on the general fund or tax rate; the property only generated about $6,000 a year in taxes.
C-PACER Clean Energy Financing Program
No direct town cost; administrative burden can be assigned to the financing process.
DERA Diesel Grants for Town Equipment
Grant money could offset costs of electric loaders, skid steers, or generators in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Owners project manager procurement
Hiring a project manager adds professional fees now but is intended to prevent costly missteps on a multi-million-dollar building program.
Amended Historic District Regulations
Developed with grant funding; training sessions for the commission and residents are also grant-funded.
Federal grant for solar storage and EV charging requires 50% match
Grant funding amount not stated in available materials.
Severe drought approaching Bedford's border
Olympus Way private road paving dispute
Unknown — any town assistance would be a budget question for a future meeting.
PFAS contamination in wells south of Route 101
Extending the water main could cost the developer substantially, but may qualify for Drinking Water Trust Fund support.
Declining franchise fee revenue at BCTV-WBNH
Six sports underwriters bring in $30,000 a year; the Men's Club donated $4,400 for a camera; no tax dollars fund the station.
Whether Design Guidelines could ground denials
If applicants follow the Guidelines literally, they could pay for costlier materials they didn't need to use.
Signage standards for commercial developments
No direct town cost; the owner must obtain a license agreement from the Town Council for the sign's right-of-way encroachment.
School transportation coordinator seat on committee
The coordinator position is being cut or reduced as part of the school budget.
Acceptance of Indian Rock Road
Town assumes maintenance costs, offset by the $169,396 developer stormwater contribution.
Meetinghouse Roundabout navigation
Safety countermeasures at intersections could carry future costs, not yet quantified.
Decisions during term (263)
Recorded while Bator was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2026 Meeting
Formation of Underwriting/Policy Subcommittee
Adjournment
Appointment of Kate Kelly to the Conservation Commission
Approval of 2027 Town Council meeting dates
Approval of minutes — Public Session October 14, 2026
Motion to enter non-public session (RSA 91-A:3, II-d)
Approval of Minutes – June 23, 2026
Preston Field Parking/No Parking – Case #10-01-2026
Adjournment
Recommendation of March warrant article for facilities bonds
Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(d)
Approval of October 8, 2026 meeting minutes
Adjournment
Approval of September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Reschedule November and December meetings
Adjournment
Purchase of 2.4 acres at 555 Wallace Road (Marcia A. Marston Trust)
Award of bid 2026-1002 for IT servers and storage devices
Changes to the Town Council Rules of Procedure
Voting record (18)
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Motion to enter non-public session (RSA 91-A:3, II-d)
go into non-public session at 6:28 PM under RSA 91-A:3, II(d), consideration of the acquisition, sale, or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party
leave non-public session at 6:52 PM
seal the minutes, because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective
leave non-public session at 6:49 PM
go into non-public session according to RSA 91-A:3II (d), consideration of the acquisition, sale, or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party or p
that the Bedford Town Council go into non-public session per RSA 91-2:3 II (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property
to leave non-public session at 9:16 PM
to seal the minutes, because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective
that the Bedford Town Council confirm the appointment of Paul Connolly as the Information Technology Manager for the Town of Bedford, effective July 20, 2026.
that the Bedford Town Council pursuant to RSA 466:14 authorize the town clerk and animal control officer on behalf of the Town Council to send civil forfeiture letters and collect civil forfeiture fin
to adjourn at 7:39 PM.
Confirmation of the Appointment of the Information Technology Manager
Approval of a Civil Forfeiture Warrant for unlicensed dogs
Appointment of William Carter as Town Clerk
Authorization to Sell Renewable Energy Credits
Sees the sale as a no-brainer way to recoup facility costs.
Approval of April 22, 2026 Interview and Public Session Minutes
Approval of May 6, 2026 Non-Public Session Minutes
He missed the May 6 meeting being approved.