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Minutes of 04/24/2006
May 2nd, 2006
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2006
Board members present: William Wright, Allen Strasser, Bonnie Moroney
The meeting was called to order at 6:58 PM.
Members of the public present: Roberta McGee, Eleanor Brauns, Doug Bews, Tom Gately, Evan Karpf, Bill Dowling, John Goodney, Gardner Kellogg, John Burt, John Foster, Jay Ouellette, Donna Matz, Margreit Groffen
The board began with the approval of bills and signing of checks.
Selectman Strasser made a motion to approve the minutes from 04/17/2006. The motion was seconded by Chairman Wright and passed unanimously.
John Foster came before the board to ask about purchasing a piece of land from the town that he has maintained for over 20 years. It is part of Old Route 3 that runs between his store and house. The town has water pressure equipment on a piece of this land, and he would be willing to grant an easement to the town. It was suggested that he have a legal description made up for the parcel he wants to purchase. The selectmen suggested no money change hands for this piece of land, but that John Foster would bear all costs for this transaction, and he agreed to this. Town Counsel will have to look at the details of this transaction, and among other things, determine if the sale has to be approved by warrant article at Town Meeting.
Gardner Kellogg came before the board to request a letter be written to the NH Dept. of Environmental Services stating that town water will be available for 9 lots in a subdivision off Route 3 South. Selectman Strasser made a motion to write this letter, Chairman Wright seconded, and it passed unanimously. Water hookup is contingent on Mr. Elworthy posting bond, installing the water lines, complying with Planning Board standards.
Jay Ouellette came to ask questions about financial issues. He wanted to know why we hadn’t hired a temporary highway helper, since his salary is in the budget. Selectman Strasser said cash flow problems made it necessary to wait until June 15 to hire. Mr. Ouellette also questioned the reason employees now must pay 20% of insurance costs, as he thought the Budget Committee had allotted enough money to avoid raising the employee contribution. He was told that even with the increased contribution, the there would be a shortfall on this line item. Lastly, Mr. Ouellette asked if MRI was still doing any training in the office. Selectman Strasser said they hadn’t been in at all in 2006, but perhaps Karen Carew will ask them to do some work in conjunction with her audit process. She will be in the office this week and next to go over the books and get us a starting point for 2006. There will be no official audit done for 2005, but we will be prepared for an audit at the end of 2006.
Doug Bews came before the board to explain the lot line adjustment he wants to do and to ask the selectmen to write a letter of preliminary approval so that his realtor can list the piece of his land that he wants to sell. He said Stan Borkowski had viewed the property, and didn’t see where he’d have a problem. Selectman Strasser moved to write the letter, but mentioning that this was provided Mr. Bews was not creating a non-conforming lot. Selectman Moroney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Safety issues discussed included the informal conference with the Department of Labor on Wednesday, April 26, to deal with the fines levied by the state. Selectman Strasser will be going to Concord for the meeting. The quotes for paving in front of the police station were looked at, and tabled until Billy Rines can discuss them at a meeting.
Stan Borkowski’s report was mentioned, and people were told a copy has been posted.
The request for permission to use the gymnasium by the Attorney General’s Office was read. They want to hold a forum on May 23, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, to discuss a methamphetamine strategy. There will be 50-60 attendees from Carroll and Coos County. Chairman Wright moved to allow them use of the gym, Selectman Moroney, seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
The letter from the Mt Washington Place homeowners was read. They are requesting that the selectmen give all necessary information to ISO to convince them to upgrade the fire rating given to Bretton Woods residents. They also requested the board vote to reopen Fieldstone Lane which would shorten the distance between the fire station and Bretton Woods. John Goodney said the road was closed as a safety measure, so the fire department vehicles were not in danger of being hit as they headed out of the station. After much discussion of how some BW units would be within the 5 mile distance to the fire station, and whether ISO would change the rating if the road were open, the selectmen voted to put a stop sign up at the fire station end of the road, and reopen it for through traffic the first week of May. Selectman Strasser suggested a letter be written to ISO asking for information about their rules.
The importance of getting our Conservation Commission up and running was discussed. Selectman Moroney attended a workshop that talked about the importance of towns buying conservation land, and she mentioned that if St. Patrick’s Church were ever to be sold, as is the church in Bethlehem, the town might want to consider purchasing it. A Conservation Commission would facilitate such things.
The selectmen signed Pike Industries Intent to Excavate forms for 2006-2007. Roberta McGee asked if there would blasting done, but no one knew for sure.
Chairman Wright read the letter from the Trustees of the Trust Funds requesting payment they had not received in 2005. Selectman Strasser moved to pay them after June 15, Chairman Wright seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.
Chairman Wright read the email from Bernie Waugh, Town Counsel, regarding his representation in school district matters. He explained that since he also represents the Town of Whitefield, he cannot represent Carroll in matters regarding the school district. He had stated this before, but decided it was time to put in writing.
The board went through each article of the Warrant, checking to see if we had taken action on all articles that passed. Exceptions are listed below.
Article 10: First meeting of Task Force May 2nd
Article 11: Special Revenue fund for Building permit fees - not set up yet.
Article 13: Funds for disposal of bulky waste will start coming out next week.
Article 17: Computers not in yet, will check with Chief Gardiner.
Article 30: Town counsel said this article not valid.
Various articles dealing with donations: All monies will be paid in two installments, 50% on June 15, 50% on December 15.
John Goodney asked to start in immediately reviewing the report received today from the NH Department of Safety. There were 22 violations recorded, and we have 30 working days to respond. It was decided that Mr. Goodney would meet tomorrow morning with Billy Rines, Selectman Strasser and Chairman Wright to discuss the status of our work toward compliance with the state safety regulations.
Tom Gately reported that the Town of Lisbon Fire Department had just gotten a 5 year old tanker truck for free from somewhere in New York, and also would get a ladder truck. He would like the selectmen to look into whether we could get equipment in a similar manner, especially if we get a fire substation in Bretton Woods. The selectmen will look into this.
At 8:25 PM, as there was no additional business, Chairman Wright declared the meeting ended and moved to go into executive session regarding legal and personnel matters. This was seconded by Selectman Moroney. The board was polled, and went into executive session
At the close of executive session, Chairman Wright made a motion to return to public session and seal the minutes from executive session; Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Back in public session, the selectmen approved by consensus the new timesheets for personnel.
At 8:55 PM a motion by Chairman Wright was made to adjourn for the evening, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser, and passed unanimously.