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Minutes of 2/11/2013 DRAFT

February 22nd, 2013

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 11, 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: Mike Gooden, Scott Sonia, Jane Ikasalo, Judy St. Croix, Evan Karpf, Dave Scalley

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Judy St. Croix

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

Selectman Catalano said he and the auditors’ office had been unable to speak with each other but had both left messages. He hopes to have a date by the next meeting.

Selectman Bussiere said the policy for using Town Counsel should be ready to bring to the next meeting. Chairman Dowling said there is one change he wants to make and that is that the boards use LGC before coming to the Select Board for approval to go to Town Counsel. There was discussion about applicants for various board approvals having direct communication with the town attorney which helps expedite issues, etc. Selectman Catalano wanted to be sure there was differentiation between cases when town/taxpayer money is used and when the expense is being borne by the applicant. And also that it is clear that the attorney represents the Town. Evan Karpf said regarding the Planning Board that Town Counsel does always represent the Town and that direct access helps to streamline the process. He pointed out this is only in cases where the applicant is responsible for all expenses and that it is good for the Planning Board and ZBA when this is the case. Selectman Bussiere said he has a “giant problem” with this and disagrees with direct access to Town Counsel by the applicants. Chairman Dowling said we will revisit this and added that we should also get a copy of all correspondence.




The following items were approved and signed:

Parks and Recreation Nomination – Michelle McCorisin
North Pact Mutual Aid – Fire Department
State Driveway Permit – Presby Construction
Excavation Permit – Presby Construction

Brief discussion was held regarding the length of term for Mrs. McCorisin’s appointment and it will be checked before the next meeting. At that time, she will be sent a letter of her appointment and term.

It was noted the driveway permit and excavation permit are for the Cog Train that will be installed at the intersection of Routes 3 and 302. Selectman Bussiere asked if a bond should be required and Chairman Dowling said he’d look into that.

Other:

David Scalley said he had a subdivision question and Chairman Dowling said they are not in charge of the Planning Board but he was welcome to ask his question. Mr. Scalley asked if he was correct that only the Select Board has authority over a road opening bond and no other board does. Selectman Bussiere said that is correct, that the Select Board has total jurisdiction and no other board has any authority. Mr. Scalley thanked the Board.

Evan Karpf asked if Presby Construction was either bonded or insured. He was told Presby is not the agent of the state, that the Chamber is. Scott Sonia was asked by the Board if he knew the project start date and he said he did not but will let the Board know when he finds out.

Selectman Catalano said he is the liaison with the Fire Department and the Select Board is working on candidates for Fire Chief. He said the Board wants a fulltime Fire Chief and he has been involved with the Department. He went on to say, that he would recommend that the Select Board pursue Jeremy Oleson and go into talks with him to discuss details. Selectman Catalano said Mr. Oleson waited quite a period of time before submitting an application to give the Board the opportunity to look at other applications and to interview and talk with others. He said Mr. Oleson meets all the requirements for the position and is the only person in town who stepped forward. With his recommendation, Selectman Catalano also said the Board should meet with the Officers of the Fire Department to seek their opinions of this also.

Chairman Dowling said they had received applications and looked at candidates from all over the United States, some of whom had 80 and more people under them and some who handled 4,000 calls a month. The pay they were looking for was much more than this town could afford. Selectman Catalano said one candidate they were looking for was certified on the Ambulance side and was nowhere close on the Fire side. He said he felt when they have someone in town who is qualified, they should go there.

Selectman Catalano said the vote for SB121was coming up the next day. He reminded all that this has to do with the rooms and meals calculation for the amount to be returned to the town. He wondered if the other Selectmen would be amenable to a vote of support at the Select Board level and/or if a letter could be written that could be brought to Concord. If the process for calculation is changed, it would be a higher percentage for our town. Chairman Dowling said a letter will be done tonight and will be ready in the morning for the Karpfs to bring with them as they plan to attend. Selectman Catalano made a Motion to: Assign Chairman Dowling with the task of putting together a short letter in support of HB121. Selectman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

It was announced there will not be a meeting next week due to the President’s Day Holiday.

Dave Scalley asked if there will be another position at the Fire Department. Chairman Dowling said they will discuss this with the Officers.

All were reminded of Candidates’ Night, Wednesday, February 13, 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session for legal and town aid matters at 7:45 p.m.

At the close of Non-Public Session, Selectman Bussiere 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, Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Catalano seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dowling declared the meeting ended at 8:05 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, February 25, 2013.

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