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Minutes of 11/3/2014 APPROVED

November 18th, 2014

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2014

APPROVED

“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, Paul Bussiere and David Scalley.

The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.by Chairman Moroney.

Members of the public present: Mike Gooden, Greg Hogan, Evan Karpf, Kathy Saffian, Nancy Mitiguy, Imre Szauter, Debbie Szauter, Dianne Hogan, Michael Hogan, Donna Foster, Lynn Acquard, Terry Lapoint, Steve Lapoint, Jeremy Oleson

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Nancy Mitiguy.

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

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion To: Approve the minutes of 10/20/2014 as written. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Moroney announced the tax rate for 2014: $17.80, which breaks down as:
Town 3.14; Local School 7.32; State School 2.50; County 4.84

Chairman Moroney also announced that we have received our tax bill for the County, which is $1,537,372 and due by December 17, 2014.

Evan Karpf, Health Officer for the Town spoke about the recent conference he attended and he said environmental issues were among the major topics. Because of climate change, he said they recommend all departments work together – there have been several “hundred years” storms recently and they have contained high percentages of water which can adversely affect weak culverts, etc. Also, the location of buildings should be taken into account because of these storms and we should be preparing and trying to predict for the future.

Further discussion included that there has been an increase in West Nile, EEE, which has a 33% mortality rate, and the best ways to avoid it which would include covering up with clothing, etc., in the better weather of course. Also discussed was Ebola protocol, DH68 or Entero virus, which also is serious and among the most vulnerable would be seniors, children and immuno-challenged people. Dr. Karpf also said there is an increase in certain STD’s because they are now antibiotic resistant.

Evan Karpf next spoke as the Town’s rep to North Country Council and said they have posted a meeting for 5:30 p.m. on November 19, at their offices at the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem, to discuss the future and goals for upcoming years for the community. This will cover many subjects and one may go on their website www.ncc.org for a lot of information about them.

He also reminded all to come to the meeting being put on by the Master Plan Committee on Thursday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. This is to discuss, and for people to have input about, the future of the Town.

The following items were approved and signed:

North Country Council/Carroll Master Plan Update Amended Contract
Town Hall Use Permit Applications – NH State Police/Chief Trammell; Twin Mountain
Snowmobile Club/Cyndi Smith
Property Tax Warrant – Second Issue
Water Warrant – Saffian, Gilman
Intent to Cut Wood – Philbin


Other:

Becki Pederson spoke to the Board about banners brought in by Carol Carlson Cunningham of the Chamber of Commerce, which had hung in Town – apparently there had been eight of them. They now need to have permission from PSNH, who owns the poles, to hang them. There was a brief discussion about where these would hang i.e. Route 3 North and South and Route 302 East and West. Ms. Pederson said she would like permission from the Board to contact PSNH. It was suggested she ask about all the poles, the height at which these may be hung, etc., so they may determine the exact locations for hanging the banners later. Michael Hogan suggested the Town might want to look for sponsors of these, i.e. families, businesses, etc., to allow for more to be hung. It was noted that the reason for this is for Town pride and that perhaps there could be different ones for the different seasons. Selectman Scalley made a Motion To: Give Ms. Pederson permission to contact PSNH for any information needed and for permission to hang banners. Selectman Bussiere seconded and it passed unanimously.

The Secretary spoke about a number of building projects going on in Town which do not have permits and that Chief Trammell had suggested the Police Department could act on behalf of the Town, once they had authorization to do so. He said they often see work going on and there are no yellow Permit forms displayed. It is allowed by RSA 676:17:A that if authorized by the Select Board, the Department may issue a Cease and Desist Order. The Town Selectmen’s Office is designating the Carroll Police officers as an enforcement authority under Chapter 676:17a (Section) II. This document shall be to assist the Town of Carroll Building Inspector in locating properties that currently are under construction and have not obtained the proper building permits.

After a brief discussion, Selectman Bussiere made a Motion, using the suggested wording, That: The police, while on regular patrol, shall assist the Town’s Building Inspector in locating properties that do not have building permits posted as required, and have that information turned over to the Selectmen’s Office after serving either the owner or the builder with a notice of violation. Chairman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously. Michael Hogan asked if there is a fine or anything. It was noted there is and that it is stated on the application form. Donna Foster said they had to repair a roof and thought the fee was a little high. The Board responded they are in the process of reviewing the fee structure and hope to have something soon. The Secretary said this has been done and reviewed by Stan and will be on the agenda for the next meeting for their further advice.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled to go into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3 for personnel at 7:35 p.m. Selectman Scalley voted yes; Selectman Bussiere voted yes;
Chairman Moroney voted yes.

At the close of non-public session at 9:29 p.m., Selectman Bussiere moved to return to public session and seal the minutes from non-public session. Chairman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further discussion, Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 9:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, November 17, 2014.

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