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Minutes of 1/28/2013 DRAFT

February 1st, 2013

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2013
DRAFT
"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: Bill Dowling, Mark Catalano, Paul Bussiere

The meeting was called to order at 7 PM by Chairman Dowling

Members of the public present: Jane Ikasalo, Judy St. Croix, Tadd Bailey, Mike “Miggy” Rouillard, Lee Hallquist, Lisa Covey, Jim Covey, Dianne Hogan, Michael Hogan, Chris Pappas, Judy Pappas, Jeremy Oleson, Teresa Olszower, Mike Rouillard, Richard Nelson, Dave Scalley, Carol Carlson-Cunningham, Evan Karpf

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Judy St. Croix

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

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 1/7/2013 as written. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.

Selectman Catalano made a Motion To: Accept the minutes of 1/8/2013 as written. Selectman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 1/14/2013 as written. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.

Selectman Catalano made a Motion To: Accept the minutes of 1/23/2013 as written. Selectman Bussiere seconded and it passed unanimously.

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 1/25/2013 as written. Selectman Catalano seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Stan Borkowski’s report was received and posted, along with the 2012 Building Permits Summary.


Chairman Dowling announced the Deliberative Session is on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 6:30 p.m.

At this time, Selectmen Catalano spoke about the wonderful job Bill Dowling does at the Transfer Station, including his passion for recycling. To this end, he has not only improved and substantially increased recycling in town thus reducing costs greatly, but has dramatically increased revenues. Selectman Catalano reminded everyone that at a previous meeting, they voted to name the Transfer Station after Mr. Dowling and he and Selectman Bussiere then presented Mr. Dowling with the new sign that will be installed: “The William Dowling Transfer Station.” All applauded Mr. Dowling and he proceeded to express his thanks.

Selectman Catalano advised there is no change on the water debt so nothing to report.

Jim Covey spoke about the Noise Ordinance that is on the Warrant and said he would like to propose that it go back to 8 a.m. from 7 a.m. as this is a tourist town and he feels the visitors shouldn’t have to be told what time to get up. He went on to say the Selectmen should look out for the 24 plus businesses in this town which are tourist-related and not just a few construction companies. He said they have an early-start permit process in order which they could put forth as need arises. Chairman Dowling said the Warrant is posted, so it cannot be changed now. However, it can be discussed at Deliberative Session and amended then. Mike Rouillard asked if the Ordinance pertains to motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. He went on to express the difficulty for some businesses to complete jobs within a limited timeframe and particularly if there is a spate of bad weather which would preclude outdoor work for periods of time.

Chairman Dowling said there has never been an Ordinance to be enforced. This goes back to 1986 when it should have gone to a town vote. He also said this had been discussed at several public Select Board meetings. Selectman Catalano said the Board felt comfortable with the new time and said they do represent the 24 businesses, but the many others as well. He said the town doesn’t have a very good reputation as he has heard at times about the town being difficult to work with and this includes from bank officers, as well. Lee Hallquist said he built his motel in 1984 and because he lived away during the week, he did not realize about the noise, etc. before 8 a.m. About half-way through the summer, the Select Board made an emergency ordinance to keep noise down before 8 a.m.

Carol Carlson-Cunningham wondered if the time could be seasonally adjusted so it would 7 a.m. until Father’s Day or so, when it would go to 8 a.m. and then back to 7 a.m. at Columbus Day. She agreed for the need to be able to start projects earlier when they have limited time in which to accomplish them, but also acknowledged the tourists who come to town. Teresa Olszower said July and August are when windows tend to be open and thus noise would be more bothersome so perhaps it would seem to make sense to reduce noise just during that time.

David Scalley said there is a small window of time anyway to get work done and if there is bad weather, it’s even smaller. He said he went through town at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and people had sleds ready to go, car trunks were open, people were at gas stations – he believes when visitors are here, they want to get the early start. He also cited that skiers head out early for the 8 o’clock opening – he said even the school bus picks up the children before 7 o’clock. Chairman Dowling said everyone can make their pleas at the Deliberative Session.

The following items were approved and signed:

2013 CNP Contract for General Assessing Services
Town Hall Use Application Form – Hogan/JROTC
Certificates of Occupancy – Living Water Campground, Fencer
Veteran’s Exemption – Bayer

Selectman Catalano said CNP prices had increased more than the Board felt acceptable in these times and after speaking with them, they reduced their pricing.

Regarding the Certificates of Occupancy, Selectman Catalano said even though Living Water belongs to his father and his name is not on any part of it, he would recuse himself to avoid any sense of impropriety. Therefore, Chairman Dowling made a Motion to: Sign the two Certificates of Occupancy and Selectman Bussiere seconded. The vote was 2 yes and 1 abstention.

Other:

Selectman Catalano said with all information back, they have found there has been no full energy audit done on the Town Hall and they believe one needs to be done to give them a basis for future direction. He said there is information regarding saving money on street lighting. He said he had been asked by the Chamber to follow up with Charlie Kenison about the train project. Mr. Kenison had been waiting to speak with the person doing the ground work. Jim Covey said he had since spoke with him and all is set – now just waiting for spring.

Selectman Catalano also wanted to speak to the Warrant which has been posted as required. He said he wanted to explain about how and why things are ordered. He said the petition articles are usually at the end and at least in the past, there has been the pervasive feeling in town that the Select Board did that intentionally in hopes that most people would have departed by the time they got to them. This year those articles were moved so they are not at the end of the Warrant. He went on to say if the budget increases at the Deliberative Session and goes over the legal 10%, the DRA will start making cuts at the end of the Warrant until they reach the appropriate sum. Therefore, they tell towns to make sure the articles they do most without are at the end of the Warrant. Thus the order and he said further, there is no conspiracy, etc.

Selectman Bussiere everyone for coming and said he was glad to see them all here. He said the “ball is in their court” regarding the Noise Ordinance and all should get together and work it out at the Deliberative Session, with which the other Selectmen agreed.

Bill Dowling thanked everyone for the opportunity to be the Transfer Station Superintendent.

Richard Nelson asked if there was a chance to speak with the Board in non-public about the Planning Board. Chairman Dowling said they would consider it.
Mike Rouillard asked to clarify of there is a Noise Ordinance in place now, and the Chairman said there is not as it is not legal. It was further noted that the time would be set at the Deliberative Session.

Mr. Scalley said he had information he wanted to give to the Board regarding the meeting on January 8, and proceeded to hand the Board members the packets.

He also said he had an affidavit and had asked for non-public at the last meeting and was denied and he was asking again. Chairman Dowling granted Mr. Scalley non-public session at this time.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session for legal and town aid matters at 7:35 p.m.

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

There being no further discussion, Chairman Dowling made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dowling declared the meeting ended at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, February 4, 2013.