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Minutes of 7/14/2014 DRAFT

July 18th, 2014

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
July 14, 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: Bonnie Moroney, David Scalley. Paul Bussiere was excused.

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Chairman Moroney.

Members of the public present: Kathy Saffian, Evan Karpf, Joan Karpf, Nancy Mitiguy, Dave “Ike” Ikasalo, John Warren, Mike Gooden, Dianne Hogan, Michael Hogan, Greg Hogan, Lynn Acquard, Susan McLaughlin, Jeremy Oleson, Rob Gauthier, Leslie Bergum

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Nancy Mitiguy.

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

Selectman Scalley made a Motion to accept the minutes of 6/30/2014 as written and Chairman Moroney seconded. The Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Moroney read a letter from residents, Lydia and Richard Sierpina (attached). Chairman Moroney said she just wanted to make it clear that the Transfer Station is not self-sustaining and never has been; and also that it is not closing and that the Select Board has never said that it was.

Chairman Moroney read the letter to the Butkus family regarding the right-of-way issue they are having with their neighbors and because it is a civil matter, there isn’t anything the Select Board can do about it. However, the letter also pointed out responsibilities they would have if heavy trucks use the right-of-way which has the town water main underneath it, and the main should be damaged in any way. Selectman Scalley made a Motion to: Sign the letter. Chairman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.




The following items were approved and signed:

Water Warrant – Amico
Town Hall Use Permit Application – G. Garneau
Oath of Office – Jacqueline Gardiner, Parks & Recreation Commission, 3 years

Other:

Selectman Scalley wanted to point out that the Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Commission was a great success. This year they ended in the black by slightly more than $800 compared to a loss last year. He said he had many people come to him to say what a great day it was.

Eric Schloss said the Board had made him the offer to be supervisor with a 90-day review at the Transfer Station and he wanted to know if there was any incentive or raise. Selectman Scalley said at that time if all is looking good they will review and look at the budget, etc. Eric asked if he could take a little more time to think it over and the Board agreed it would be fine.

Evan Karpf said at a recent ZBA meeting that he heard Selectman Scalley say the RSA’s are not laws and then he questioned the Board if the know what the letters stand for as he said these are the laws of the State. He went on to tell them what they mean. Chairman Moroney said they have been told by several lawyers they are not actually the law and that they are guidelines because they change and are revised frequently.

David Ikasalo said he understands reviewing the Transfer Station regarding single stream and would respectfully ask that it go to the voters for their approval once a decision is made. Michael Hogan said he has looked into single stream also and feels this has become an emotional issue. He said just at a quick glance we’re paying $60,000 more than a similar town. He went on to say he’s not pushing this at this time, but that it would seem we could make it more efficient and perhaps even combine a couple of the ideas that have been mentioned, such as the pay-per-bag system. He said he feels if we have this, more people might recycle.

Eric Schloss said he read the minutes from when the Casella reps were here and when asked how many had gone to single stream, answered that many had. Eric said he has researched it and found that not many had actually changed.

Kathy Saffian said she assumed that all would vote if any changes are made to the Transfer Station and when asked if the Select Board would have to take it to a vote, Chairman Moroney said they do not. There was a brief discussion about voting back when it started and it was stated that was because they had to vote on the bond to pay for it. Mrs. Saffian went on to ask if it would be prudent to take it to a vote if here are serious modifications – she said she would echo others who have been requesting this. Selectman Scalley said the thrust of closing, etc., is all coming from people -- the Board has not been saying that at all.

Susan McLaughlin, from Northern Embers, said they would like to be able to serve alcohol outside and they need an assembly permit, which they know, and they also need permission from the Town. Chairman Moroney said they need a letter from the Board for the Liquor Commission and if everything is all right, this will be ready for the next meeting in two weeks. Ms. McLaughlin said that would be fine and thanked the Board.

Greg Hogan, Road Agent, said he would just like to thank all the people involved in putting the center at the top of School Street together – he said they know who they are, and pointed out about the flowers, the train, the Information Booth, etc. He said everyone has done a very good job and it looks very nice. David Ikasalo asked what happened to the flower boxes that used to be on the bridge as they’re gone and who moved them. Greg said the Chamber of Commerce had put them out and this year they moved them up to the Information Booth area.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3 for legal, personnel and town aid matters at 7:26 pm.

At the close of non-public session at 9:02 p.m., Chairman Moroney moved to return to public session and seal the minutes from non-public session. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further discussion, Chairman Moroney made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 9:03 pm. The next meeting will be Monday, July 28, 2014.

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