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Minutes of 3/24/2014 DRAFT

April 5th, 2014

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2014
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, Bonnie Moroney. Dave Scalley was excused due to a family emergency.

The meeting was called to order at 6:58 PM by Chairman Bussiere.

Members of the public present: John Gardiner, Ann Fabrizio, Mike Gooden, Jane Ikasalo, Evan Karpf, Frank Maturo, Scott Sonia, Dianne Hogan, Michael Hogan, Jeremy Oleson, Donna Foster, John Warren, Mike Costa, Lavina “Viney” Pilotte, Ugo Colangelo, Austin Pilotte

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Jane Ikasalo.

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

Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of 3/10/2014. Chairman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed.

Chairman Bussiere said they would table the Minutes of the special meeting on March 19, 2014, to the next meeting when Selectman Scalley will be back.

Chairman Bussiere spoke of the water main on Route 3 that broke yesterday and about the hard work of Scott, Greg, Sean and all who were part of the repair. A copy of the memo summarizing the events from Scott Sonia, Water Superintendent, is attached. Selectman Moroney reiterated that it was a job well done by all, and added it was also a great job everyone did getting the word out about the lack of water as well as conserving it for those who had it.

Chairman Bussiere said they would also table electing a Chairman until Selectman Scalley can be in attendance.

John Gardiner, President of the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Historical Society, attended the meeting to update the Board about a project they are undertaking and to ask assistance. (He gave the Board copies of his synopsis, attached). He went on to tell about the Print Shop, built in 1905 at the Mount Washington Hotel shortly after the Hotel opened. The Shop which produced daily menus, golf scorecards, signs, all printed material at the hotel, as well as a newspaper called, “The Bugle of Bretton Woods” is located behind the caretaker’s cottage. This held two Golding presses, which were water-powered; the only ones ever to exist in New Hampshire and believed to be the only ones still in existence in the United States. The Shop was closed down in the fall of 1998 when the only operator and pressman had personal difficulties and the owners at the time, chose to contract their printing to outside concerns. He had several examples of the printed material done there.

Mr. Gardiner went on to say he had been contacted by the NH Preservation Alliance in Concord, and told that the Print Shop had been identified in 2010 as one of the Alliance’s “Seven to Save” properties in New Hampshire. To this end, they have asked the Historical Society to work with them to preserve and protect it for future generations. The property owners along with the Alliance, Historical Society and others would like to see it preserved and protected, but they are not interested in being part of the preservation process. They did, however, say they would be open to the possibility of covering utility and maintenance costs during the start-up phase and in the future, if a long-term plan is established. They are projecting the cost to be $200,000 to $250,000 and Mr. Gardiner said there are are no grants or funds available in the state. Because this is located in the Town of Carroll, the Historical Society would like to take the lead in raising the funds. Therefore, they are asking for a Restricted Account within the Trust Funds that donors may contribute to. He said there will be no cost to the taxpayers and there will be no liability to the Town. Selectman Moroney asked if they had a guarantee that when all the work is done the Historical Society won’t be thrown out. Mr. Gardiner said they’ve said they will run this as a money-making entity and it will be available for the public to see. He said they have more things to work out but he wanted the approval from the Board of Selectmen before they go any further. He said they will pursue this with approval. The Select Board asked that the copy be sent to Town Counsel for review.

Austin Pilotte spoke on behalf of his family’s new restaurant, “Ugo’s Cucina North.” He said they will be serving Italian and French cuisine as well as other types of food. They have all of their licenses for the business which also includes a bar and they would like to have music. He said they hope to have live music as well as a Dee Jay, essentially anything to create entertainment as there isn’t much available in town anymore. Mr. Pilotte said they have worked within any State and Federal guidelines and ordinances, and if there are any town ordinances, they would want to follow those also. He went on to say they are looking to have a professional environment by targeting their market and controlling serving. It was noted that the music will be inside. Mr. Pilotte said they have received their Occupancy Permit and though the State has approved serving until 2 a.m., they do not plan to apply for the additional hour. There was discussion about their location being near motels and noise and hours being of possible concern. When asked about their grand opening, Mr. Pilotte said though they are already serving, that is hoped to be about three weekends out. He was advised to come back at that time as this will be tabled to the next meeting. During that time, the Board will do their research and will also contact the Fire Department for their input.

Chairman Bussiere said Committee Assignments will be tabled to the next meeting.

Selectman Moroney read each warrant article and noted whether it had passed or failed. With Article 1 being for Town Officials, of the remaining 41 articles (attached), all passed except for Articles 25, 26, 27 and 28, which failed.

At this point, Selectman Moroney stated that Sgt. Smalley was unable to attend but had left information and their recommendation for a brand new 2013 Tahoe at $36,300 as the new police vehicle. The State did not work up a 2014 price and the lowest price for 2015 is in excess of $40,200. Furthermore, the model has been changed for 2015, and they said they had been through all that with the Dodge Charger and want to give the new model a year or so to show it’s actually a good thing. This vehicle has the same warrant as a brand new vehicle and the price includes a paint job for the town as its original color was red. Sgt. Smalley noted that most everything in the current vehicle is transferrable, so that will help to reduce the cost of the change-over. The light-bar cannot be moved but as the truck is being turned over to the Water and Highway Departments, it will be their responsibility to change the lenses from the blue and red to the amber and white. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Move forward on purchasing the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department. Chairman Bussiere seconded and it passed.

The following items were approved and signed:

MS-2 Report of Appropriations Voted – $2,057,658.50, which includes all of the
warrant articles as well as the Operating Budget. It was noted this is not the amount to be
raised by taxation as there is off-setting revenue which will show on the MS-4 when the tax
rate is set in the fall.
Federal Surplus Property Certification & Agreement Form
Property Tax Abatements – Rogers/Palmer Group; Francis
Property Tax Abatement – Abbott
Oaths of Office – B. Jellison/Moderator; D. Foster/Planning Board; J. Foster/Trustee of Trust
Funds; S.K. Kraabel/Treasurer; Scalley/Selectman; J. Karp/Budget Committee;
Bussiere/ZBA; M. Hogan, Planning Board; Gardiner/Library Trustee; Martin/Cemetery
Trustee
Letter of Intent to Serve – Rob Gauthier; Mr. Gauthier submitted a letter of intent because due to
his employment, he was unable to appear for his Oath within the timeframe. He stated in his
letter that he will be in to take his Oath in time for the meeting on April 7.
Intent to Cut Wood – Smith (Rt. 115)
Letter to NH Dept. of Safety – Re Fireworks Ordinance
Town Hall Use Permit Application – Pelletier

Other:

Selectman Moroney commended the Water and Highway Departments and all who helped during the last two weeks on the frozen mains and other water emergencies. Both she and Chairman Bussiere expressed how very proud and impressed they were with all of the hard work which was done.

Michael Hogan asked about the condition of the pipes in town. He also asked if there was a replacement program and the age of the pipes in the ground. Scott Sonia said they don’t really know anything other than that a section of the town was extended in 1994. He said when they first started using the meters they found many leaks and made the repairs. He went on to say there is nothing in place currently for replacing, but they have done so as needed and as they could. Chairman Bussiere said this spring they hope to put a strategy in place for the pipes and hydrants. Mr. Hogan said in a previous city where he lived, they had someone come in and re-line with all new pipes, so he understands it’s a lot of money. He also stated his concern is on the infrastructure, not the departments, as he knows they are doing what they can.

Greg Hogan, Road Agent, said in the case of the main break near School Street, that was as good as a new piece of pipe. He said in this instance, a rock was against the pipe and frost was over seven feet deep at that point; things can happen regardless of the age or condition of the pipe. He reiterated as others had previously, that this has just been a very bad winter with such very cold temperatures.

Mike Costa reminded the Board he was going to be applying for a Building Permit to replace a small window and had attending an earlier meeting regarding the fees for this. He had been told these were scheduled to be reviewed and he wondered how this was coming along. The Secretary stated she had just heard from the Building Inspector that afternoon and he would in to go over these which would then go to the Select Board. They hope to have more information by the next meeting.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3, for Personnel and Town Aid at 8:05 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.

There being no further discussion, Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Chairman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Bussiere declared the meeting ended at 9:16 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, April 7, 2014.

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