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Minutes of 2/27/2012 APPROVED

March 13th, 2012

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2012
APPROVED 3/12/2012
"These minutes of the Town of Carroll Select Board have been recorded by its Secretary. Though believed to be accurate and correct they are subject to additions, deletions and corrections by the Select Board at its next meeting when the Board votes its final approval of the minutes. They are being made available at this time to conform to the requirements of New Hampshire RSA 91-A:2."

Minutes recorded by Maryclare Quigley, Secretary

Board members present: Mark Catalano, Bonnie Moroney, Bill Dowling

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by Chairman Catalano

Members of the public present: Greg Hogan, Joan Karpf, Evan Karpf, Nancy Mitiguy, Ann Fabrizio, Carmine Fabrizio, Mike Gooden, Scott Sonia, Donna Foster, Andy Martel, Mike Rouillard, Jr., Jeff Duncan, Marc Brodeur, Tadd Bailey, Jeremy Oleson, Roy Ramsdell, Bill Smalley, Dave Scalley, Paul Pagliarulo, Dan Walker

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Nancy Mitiguy.

The Board announced the approval of bills and signing of checks.

Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of February 13, 2012, as written. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Stan Borkowski’s report was received and posted.

Chairman Catalano referred to the Ordinances which Det. Brown had updated and prepared for the Board’s approval and signatures. He noted there are two which pertain to noise and as required by State Statute must go before the town for voting, so they will not be addressed at this time. Chairman Catalano read each ordinance (attached) and the Board voted on them individually as they were brought up:

#1 Having to do with open containers of alcoholic beverages: Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

#2 Re: no dogs at Rec Area on Lake Road. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Dowling seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
#3 Re: ATVs or OHRVs on Town-owned property. Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.

#4 Re: Motorized vehicles in Town Recreation Area Property. Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.

#5 Re: Overnight camping on Town-owned property. Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.

#6 Noise Ordinance – requires Town vote

#7 Re: Use of Town-owned Landfill/Transfer Station. Selectman Dowling asked that Det. Brown look in to the fine as he said the only fine noted in the RSA (149M17) is $3,000. He said it is the Select Board members’ understanding that the Town Ordinances cannot be less restrictive than those set by State or Federal. Therefore, Selectman Dowling made the Motion to: Adopt the Ordinance as is and have Det. Brown come back with an increased fine or the reason why it is so low. Selectman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.

#8 Noise Ordinance – requires Town vote

#9 Re: Outdoor fires. Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Chairman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously. Brief discussion took place regarding campgrounds and it was noted that State Forest Fire Rangers issue those permits, which are commercial permits. The Board requested that a letter go to all local campgrounds and it was ascertained that it should be done by our local Forest Fire Ranger, Marc Brodeur, or his designee.

#10 Re: Fireworks. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Dowling seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

#11 Re: Containing refuse. Chairman Catalano felt for clarity, it should say “placed prior to 5:00 a.m. on. . .” rather than just “placed 5:00 on . . .” Therefore, Chairman Catalano made the Motion to: Approve the Ordinance with the change “placed prior to 5:00 a.m. on…” which should be then approved by the Police Department. Selectman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.

#12 Re: Street and house numbering. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Dowling seconded and it passed unanimously.

#13 Re: Parking. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the Ordinance. Selectman Dowling seconded and it passed unanimously.

Donna Foster said her store sells metal fire pits and asked if a permit is needed for this. She was told yes, as they are wood-burning, whereas something that is gas-burning does not. Joan Karpf asked for clarification about alcohol on town property and was advised permission may be given by the Select Board, such as in the use of the Town Hall for social functions. She also asked about the 10:30 p.m. deadline for fireworks, particularly for something like the Fourth of July. She was advised discretion will be used during such events, but that this needs to be in place for those times when people have no regard for time/lateness of hour. Mrs. Karpf also spoke of specifics regarding the noise ordinances, such as motorcycles that are unmuffled and was advised the State is working on a variety of things including this. She asked about permits for the various ordinances and said her concern is if a request is denied how it is determined. Chairman Catalano said determinations would be made based on the intent of the Ordinance and the intent of the person seeking permission. It was also noted that any person may appeal the decision if permission is denied.

Discussion about relief of the water debt continued from the previous meeting and included $90,000, the bond repayment amount paid over two years by the Water Department. This should be paid back from the General Fund as it was raised by taxation those same years and it was decided we should look into the proper way of repaying it as well as to determine exactly how much is due. The General Fund has always covered the Water Department expenses and a “due to/due from” transaction automatically records the amount. Selectman Moroney explained again that this was set up many years ago and wasn’t kept track of, whether it was coming into the General Fund with water payments or going out of it with expenses. She also believes there was some money forgiven over the past which explains the uncertainty of what is actually owed. Selectman Moroney reminded everyone that two years ago, the entire water budget was on the Operating budget and is now basically self-sufficient. Chairman Catalano requested that an inquiry be made of the Town auditors regarding this as we want to be sure any transactions we make are legitimate and done according to law.

Hazard mitigation updating was also continued from the previous meeting as the Selectmen needed time to read the information. Dan Walker, EMD, had presented a contract from Mapping and Planning Solutions, owned by June Garneau, to provide the services. When he was asked why he wasn’t going back to North Country Council for this, Mr. Walker explained he had received a call from his regional director that the Town of Carroll was lumped into a group in the grant process for NCC which was taking the choice away from the Town. Because of the timing, he had a very small window—a matter of a day or two, thus he had to make the decision quickly, to remove our town from the group. As well as being a local business, Mrs. Garneau had worked for NCC and did all the plans when it was initially done; she also did all the communications and is very familiar with the entire project. Mr. Walker also thought it important that the Town be able to make their own decision on who would perform the task and that it would make no difference in terms of amount of money or the grant. Evan Karpf spoke on behalf of the NCC as the rep from the Town of Carroll. He said they provide multiple services to the town, not just this aspect. It was pointed out that the Town pays a membership fee each year to the NCC so we are able to get these services. Mr. Walker said there is no difference who does the update. Selectman Dowling said Mr. Walker doesn’t have the authority to make this decision and asked about the matching amount of $1,600 to get the grant. Mr. Walker said as he had explained previously, this is not a monetary fee, it is the value of the time put into the project by the volunteers and said it will be very easy to attain it, particularly with the number of people they expect to be involved. Chairman Catalano ask Dr. Karpf to find out what the Town will lose from NCC if they don’t do this. He also asked Mr. Walker what we would lose if we don’t have Mrs. Garneau’s company. This was tabled until the next meeting.
The following items were approved and signed:

Intent to Cut – Messina, Stapleton, Stapleton
Northern NH Fire Mutual Aid Pact Agreement
Town Hall Use Permit Application – Chamber of Commerce, E. Karpf

The Secretary advised that Greg Hogan had received his water re-certifications for the next two years. (At the last meeting when Scott Sonia’s re-certifications had been announced, it was noted that Mr. Hogan’s were also due.)

The Selectmen opened the janitor/cleaning service bids and looked them over. They will take these under advisement and said they will speak with the two new bidders.

Other:

The Secretary announced the new Town website is up and running. It contains a lot of information including various forms and permits which people can download. She noted though that the Zoning Ordinance was too large to be put on. The new site also now allows for on-line payments to the Town Clerk’s Office. She said Kelly Trammell had worked very hard on getting this all set up and together and praised her accomplishments!

Selectman Moroney turned her folder for the Memorial Day Parade and celebration over to the Board. She said it contained all the information she had for setting everything up and suggested the Board ask Andy Martel to be involved again. He has been very helpful since he moved to town. As Mr. Martel was in attendance, he offered to continue helping for which the Board thanked him.

Joan Karpf asked where any money from fines on the new ordinances would go and was told they will go into the General Fund.

Donna Foster spoke to Selectman Dowling and asked if it was the appropriate time for her to ask about income from TVs, tires, etc. at the Transfer Station. He said it was and though he didn’t have it on hand, he would get the information to her.

Dave Scalley asked about businesses advertising on the town website. Selectman Dowling said we’d look into it and that it seems at least a town bulletin board attached to the website or something would be a good idea.

Mike Gooden asked if it would be all right for the Historical Society to have a display on Town Meeting Day as they have in the past. The Board assured him it would be fine and they looked forward to it!

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session for personnel matters at 8:55 p.m.

At the close of Non-Public Session, Chairman Catalano moved to return to Public Session and seal the minutes from Non-Public Session. Selectman Dowling seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further discussion, Chairman Catalano made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Catalano declared the meeting ended at 9:55 p.m. The next meeting will be on Monday, March 12, 2012.

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