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Minutes of 4/8/2013 DRAFT

April 17th, 2013

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
April 8, 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: Paul Bussiere, Bill Dowling, Bonnie Moroney

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

Members of the public present: Michael Hogan, Dianne Hogan, Jane Ikasalo, Judy St. Croix, John Warren, Frank Maturo, Mike Goode, Scott Sonia, Mike “Miggy” Rouillard, Marc Brodeur, Jeremy Oleson, Dave Scalley, Joan Karpf, Eric Schloss

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Jane Ikasalo and Judy St. Croix.

Before the order of business began, Chairman Bussiere asked for a moment of silence for Carmine Fabrizio, who attended many of the Select Board meetings, and John Birknes, former Chairman of the Planning Board, who both passed away since the last meeting.

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

Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 3/25/2013 as written. Chairman Bussiere seconded and it passed 2 to 0. Selectman Dowling abstained as he had not attended.

The minutes of 4/4/2013 were next and Selectman Dowling said his name was not there for attending. The Secretary apologized for omitting it. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 4/4/2013 with the correction. Selectman Dowling seconded and it passed unanimously.

There is nothing this week on the Water Department debt update and Chairman Bussiere said he will be taking it over.

Discussion of the Transfer Station was next and Selectman Moroney asked if evaluations had been done on the employees. She asked about applications and was told they had filled them out when they were hired previously. She also asked if the Select Board had met with them before and Selectman Dowling said that was up to the Select Board. When she asked again if evaluations had been done before he took the raises to the Select Board, Mr. Dowling said that Selectmen Catalano and Bussiere had approved them and the Budget Committee approved them. Selectman Moroney asked what the raises would increase the hourly wages to and Mr. Dowling said Eric’s would be $16 per hour for 32 hours; his would be $16 per hour for 24 hours; and John’s would be $1 an hour more. Chairman Bussiere said he thought the discussion was getting too specific regarding personnel and asked to resume it in non-public session if that was all right with the Board, to which they agreed.

Selectman Moroney said she had asked that a copy of the ad and job description that had been used previously for the Fulltime Firefighter position be brought. She said she thought a job description should be sent when applications were requested. Discussion about having the salary in the ad took place and it was felt it might be advantageous as it would eliminate people looking for more than it will actually pay. Selectman Moroney said when Jeremy Oleson was hired several years ago, they had a committee set up of a Select Board rep, a local area Fire Chief, and two or three other members of the Fire Department. This committee met several times before they began interviewing so when they met with candidates, everyone was asked the same questions, etc. It was suggested an ad go in the newspapers for Wednesday, April 17, (as that is the earliest date we can make). It will also go on our website with a job description. Applications will close on May 17. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the ad and details as discussed and Chairman Bussiere seconded. It passed unanimously.

The following items were approved and signed:

Corporate Resolution for Bank of New Hampshire – Recreation Committee (they have a new
Treasurer, Bobbie Amirault)
Corporate Resolution for Bank of New Hampshire – New Special Revenue Fund for Highway
Block Grant Money (the new fund was approved at Town Meeting in March)
Intent to Excavate – Pike Industries, Inc.
Oaths of Office – K. Mills, Planning Board; M. Hogan, Planning Board
B. Smalley was tabled until he is actually reappointed as an alternate by the Planning Board
Water Warrant – 1st Issue, 2013
Supplementary Water Warrant – Vincenzo
Abatement Request Denials – Abbott, Mancusi, Reynolds
Elderly Exemption – Staples
Re-Sign Veteran’s Exemptions Approved Prior to 2003 – Monahan, McClarin, Bicknell, Brown,
Burns, Chaput, covey, Del Solia, Dowling, Fabrizio, Fetko, Foss, Gately, Hallquist, Hogan,
Johnsen, Jones, Jordan, Lane Mayo, McGee, McQueeney, Monahan, Neylon, Saffian, Santy,
Strasser, Talotta, Temple
Although these had all been approved prior to 2003, when the DRA did their audit this year,
they faulted the Town because the forms had not been signed by the Select Board – in spite
of the fact that there was neither an indication they had to be signed nor was space provided
in which to sign.
Town Hall Use Permit Applications – Recreation Committee (2): Friday Night Open Gym
during May and Summer Camp Sign Up, May 22

The Select Board reviewed the Certification from the Tax Collector that a copy of the BTLA Form noting the date on which the final tax bill was sent was provided to them per RSA 76:13.

Other:

Notification was received today from the State of NH Department of Safety that the Emergency Management Director for the Town of Carroll has been awarded a free Motorola XTS 3000 portable radio. To that end, Selectman Moroney made a Motion that: Chairman Bussiere sign the form so the Town may accept the equipment. Selectman Dowling seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Dowling said he did maintenance last week at the Transfer Station so he had John come in to help Eric as someone needs to stay up front. He said comments were made about the number of people working and said he’d be doing maintenance on another machine next week and would have the same number of people working again.

Selectman Moroney spoke about the liaison policy the previous board instituted where each department was to have a Selectman representative. She said she’d like to make a motion to discontinue this as she feels it is micromanaging and the department heads know they can come to the Board any time. Selectman Dowling said it was not implemented this year so there is no need to vote to discontinue it. Copies of the policy will be made for the Selectmen and it will be tabled until the next meeting. Joan Karpf questioned Selectman Moroney on what micromanaging is. Chairman Bussiere responded that it’s scrutinizing day to day activity and that it is not productive. He said he will try to clarify and meet with the department heads.

The Board was polled and went into non-public session for legal, personnel and town aid matters at 7:55 p.m.

At 8:43 p.m. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: return to Public Session and seal the minutes from Non-Public Session. Selectman Dowling seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

It was determined the discussion about the new water line should be done in public. Scott Sonia explained the line on Paquette Drive has leaks in it at its further end. Dave Scalley wants to tie into it because of his new project and he will help with the cost to fix it. Mr. Sonia said the Water Department costs will be covered by their capital reserve fund. Mr. Scalley said he will donate the trench box. When all costs, etc. are finalized, there will be a signed agreement/ contract between the Town and Mr. Scalley. Mr. Sonia, Water Superintendent, will be in charge of the project.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went back into non-public session for personnel and town aid matters at 8:52 p.m.

At the close of Non-Public Session, Chairman Bussiere moved to return to Public Session and seal the minutes from Non-Public Session. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Approve the R/C budget raises. Chairman Bussiere seconded and the vote was 2 in favor, 1 opposed. The Motion passed.

There being no further discussion, Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Bussiere declared the meeting ended at 9:17 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, April 22, 2013.

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