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Minutes of 2/9/2015 DRAFT

February 12th, 2015

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2015

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 due to illness.

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

Members of the public present: Nancy Mitiguy, Imre Szauter, Sue Kraabel, Dianne Hogan, Michael Hogan, Chris Pappas, Joan Karpf, Kathy Saffian, Greg Hogan, Donna Foster

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was filmed by Nancy Mitiguy.

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

Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the minutes of 1/26/2015 as written. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the minutes of 2/3/2015, as written and Selectman Scalley seconded. The Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Moroney made a Motion To: Approve the minutes of 2/5/2015, as written. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Sue Kraabel, Treasurer for the Town, spoke about refinancing the loan originally taken to fund the new water system in the 1990’s. This would take advantage of lower interest rates and save money for the Town over the life of the loan. Mrs. Kraabel had previously given the Board a spreadsheet of several choices between Bank of New Hampshire and Mascoma Savings Bank (formerly Connecticut River) who currently holds the loan. At Mrs. Kraabel’s recommendation, the Board opted for Bank of New Hampshire at 2.56% interest which will be a slightly higher semi-annual payment, but which will reduce the remaining payments to 14 from 17. This change will also result in a savings of $20,731, by the time it matures February 1, 2022. Mrs. Kraabel will go to the bank this week to begin the process. Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Sign paperwork regarding the refinancing when it comes in. Selectman Scalley seconded and it passed unanimously. When asked, it was stated the current interest rate is 3.59%.

Greg Hogan, Public Works Director, spoke to the Board about the sidewalk plow/snow thrower having been down a number of times this year because of various breakdowns. He said items such as car parts, fenders, etc., and the latest, a “tie down” for a trailer get into the mechanical workings and cause big problems. These things get plowed up from the roads and when they make the pass with the snow thrower to clear the sidewalk, they obviously can’t be seen because of the snow cover. He has ordered yet another part and is awaiting it to make the repair. When asked, Greg said they can’t use the plow because there is no place to put the snow. A number of suggestions were made, including using the backhoe and the Bobcat, but were deemed too costly or dangerous. Greg said they even talked with the State about using the wing on the big truck but were told they can’t do that.

Chairman Moroney read the police monthly report for January and a comparison with January, 2014, showed calls for service up from 295 at that time to 530 this January. (See attached). Chairman thanked Chief Trammell for providing the report.

Chairman Moroney spoke about the dedication for the town Annual Report and said the Board should vote on this. Selectman Scalley read the copy and agreed that dedicating it to “heroes”
was appropriate. Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the dedication for the Annual Report. Selectman Scalley seconded and it passed unanimously.

The following items were approved and signed:

Water Warrant – Lepage
Town Hall Use Permit Application – Saffian; WMRHS JROTC/B. Smith
Oath of Office, Parks & Recreation Commission – Emily Robertson, Expires March, 2015

Other:

The Building Inspector, Stan Borkowski, recommended that fees for the installation/replacement of any heat source should be $35 for residential and $50 for commercial. Discussion ensued regarding installations by licensed people, who would inspect, why a permit is even needed, etc. The Selectmen decided they should table this until they have an opportunity to do more research.

Kathy Saffian asked to be recognized and said she wanted to call attention to a matter regarding the Transfer Station. She gave the history of the Special Revenue Fund which was created in 2001 as the Recycle Equipment Special Revenue Fund. She said there was an article in 2010 to change the name by removing “equipment”, but it failed, so the name was not changed. Mrs. Saffian continued by saying that the name indicates the purpose i.e. to purchase large equipment, etc. Discussion ensued as to the budget and the use of the Fund during the past several years and how it would be used in the future. The Selectmen reiterated that previously the public could not see what the actual cost of the Transfer Station was but by putting all the costs back into the budget it becomes visible. The budget may still be offset by transfers from the Special Revenue Fund. Joan Karpf questioned the process of being able to transfer the money without the separate warrant article and stated if the budget fails the money will not be able to be transferred. Chairman Moroney said that is correct and that we’d find it somewhere if need be. Mrs. Karpf asked if she could see the email communications from the DRA rep that says the process can be done the way it is being done this year. She was told she could.

Joan Karpf asked if the town was doing a “meet the candidates’ night.” Chairman Moroney said she didn’t know but would check on it.

Chairman Moroney announced that the Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2015, due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled to go into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3 for personnel and town aid at 7:50 p.m. Chairman Moroney, yes; Selectman Scalley, yes.

At the close of non-public session at 9:05 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.

Chairman Moroney made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 9:06 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, February 23, 2015.

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