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Minutes of 2/25/2013 DRAFT

February 26th, 2013

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 25, 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, Carmine Fabrizio, Ann Fabrizio, Evan Karpf, Joan Karpf, John Foster, Jeremy Oleson, Michael Hogan, Dianne Hogan, Dave Scalley

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Joan Karpf.

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

Chairman Dowling said he wanted to let everyone know that he had requested to see Stan (Borkowski) a month ago and still has not seen him.

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 2/4/2013 as written. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.

Chairman Dowling brought forth the minutes for 2/11/2013. After brief discussion, Chairman Dowling asked that “town roads, town property” be inserted in the section covering Dave Scalley’s question about Selectmen authority being the only authority over road opening bonds. Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 2/11/2013 as amended. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.

Selectman Catalano made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 2/20/2013 as written. Selectman Bussiere seconded and it passed unanimously.

Selectman Catalano said he and the auditors’ office had yet to speak with each other but is now looking at March for a meeting. He will let everyone know as soon as he gets a date.

Selectman Bussiere said the policy for using Town Counsel is pending.

The following items were approved and signed:

Intent to Cut – Pagliarulo
Veteran’s Credits – D. Hogan and M. Hogan

John Foster said the Trustees received a bill for $700 from Bill Dowling for the Landfill Closure Capital Reserve fund dating back to March and he was looking for clarification of the cost of $20 per hour. Mr. Dowling said he had cut brush at the old landfill and it was for labor and the brush cutter that he owns. Mr. Foster reiterated that he just wanted clarification on the difference in wages for Trust Funds.

Other:

It was asked if we had the information on the term of office for Michelle McCourisin who had been appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the previous meeting. The Secretary said she had requested this and should be receiving it soon.

Selectman Catalano noted that Jeremy Oleson will be here for non-public discussion regarding the Fire Chief position.

Chairman Dowling spoke of putting interest on bills sent from the Town which go unpaid for periods of time. He explained people come to the Transfer Station with demolition debris or other items for which there is a fee to drop off and they are allowed to charge it. He continued saying that there is an interest charge of 12% on tax bills and that the Water Department has 12% in their policy. As some take a long time to pay, it was noted charging interest would be an incentive. This would cover any invoice that goes through the Town for any department. It was pointed out that this would not include existing bills but starting the day after it is accepted, all invoices will carry interest after 30 days. Chairman Dowling said he will look into interest rates for the next meeting.

Dave Scalley asked if the veteran’s credit applied if a veteran owned multiple properties. He was told it applied to only one property and that has to be the actual residence of the veteran.

Evan Karpf said he and Mrs. Karpf went to the hearing regarding the Rooms and Meals Tax calculation for returning money to towns. He said the focus of this money is meant to be for fire, ambulance and police services. He said they testified and also met with Jeff Woodburn. He brought a chart to the Board that shows the yearly percentage of distribution to the towns beginning in 2001 through 2013 and said it was originally set up that the State would keep 60% and distribute 40% -- and the chart shows they have not done the 40%; that the most distributed was around 29% 2010. Chairman Dowling thanked the Karpfs.

Mike Gooden asked if he could use the Kitchen to set up a display for the Historical Society on Town Meeting day. The Board said yes and Chairman Dowling said that he does a wonderful job with the display.


As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session for legal and personnel matters at 7:25 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 8:14 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, March 4, 2013.