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Minutes of 9/14/2015

September 18th, 2015

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2015


“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: David Scalley, Paul Bussiere. Selectman Moroney is excused as she is away.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Chairman Scalley.

Members of the public present: Michael Hogan, Dianne Hogan, Imre Szauter, Debbie Szauter, Mike Gooden, Donna Foster, Evan Karpf

Pledge of Allegiance

The Board announced the approval of bills and signing of manifests will take place following the meeting.

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Approve the minutes of 8/31/2015 as written and Chairman Scalley seconded. The Motion passed.

Chief Jeremy Oleson reminded the Board that the Littleton Hospital EMT Medic program will be done at the end of the month. As a result, we will lose some things, primarily administering pain medications. He said Brad has the credentials to do this but he is not always available. However, there is an option as at his level as Advanced EMT, he can administer Nitro NOx, sometimes referred to as laughing gas. He doesn’t have enough money in his budget to cover the cost of purchasing the equipment needed and came to request expending money from the Department’s Capital Reserve Funds on an emergency basis as the Select Board are agents for those. He said this makes it much easier for the patient. When asked, Chief Oleson said all drugs are locked up and are also traced and traced for the Federal Government. Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Allow the money to be spent for the equipment and Chairman Scalley seconded. The Motion passed. Chief Oleson noted that he had had communication with Selectman Moroney and she also thought it was a good idea to do this.

Chairman Scalley read emails received from Dorothy (Dolly) McPhaul (attached) at her request, regarding a Site Evaluation Committee meeting she attended in Concord. He said they would be available should anyone wish a copy.

At the Chairman’s request, Selectman Bussiere read an email received from Cindy Kudlik (attached) regarding the NH Community Rights Constitutional Amendment. The Chairman again noted there would be copies available if requested.

The Driveway Permit Application for Dearborn/Clark on Old Cherry Mountain Road was tabled as the Selectmen would like to meet with Stan to get the pitch of the drive as well as some other information. Chief Oleson said he just wanted it known that the inclines are very steep in that area. This makes emergency access very difficult and could hinder timelines. He said there are already several other houses in that area. Stan had attached an RSA regarding erecting buildings on Class VI highways which he requested be sent to the property owner. Evan Karpf said there are regulations about driveways regarding the incline and where it meets the road.

The Certificate of Occupancy for Birchwood Commons, LLC, was then discussed. Selectman Bussiere said he had received a call from the ATF and said from the ZBA standpoint it was okay. But he said he understood it was for a gun shop, and questioned the restaurant and other things that were noted on the form. He said as far as he knew, it was only the one area noted as “mercantile” which was inspected and nothing else had been inspected, so all other uses must be removed. Evan Karpf said the State had approved it and no other special permits were required, and proceeded to cross out and initial the other uses noted. Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to: Approve the Certificate of Occupancy with the modifications for the purpose and Chairman Scalley seconded. The Motion passed.

The following items were approved and signed:

Water Warrant – Various

Other:

Chairman Scalley asked that it be noted that the meeting was being filmed.

Michael Hogan said he had gone to Concord regarding the Rooms & Meals tax distribution. He said they are looking at a number of different things including allowing towns/cities to add a percentage tax to come to the town, in addition to the State’s 9%. A discussion took place about how this would be collected and Mr. Hogan said he felt there would be an administration fee if the DRA collects it. He said when he was asked his opinion, he clarified that was his, NOT the Town’s, and said he felt that each town should get 1% of the money generated in that town right off the top before money even gets sent to be distributed in the State. He said of the money the state collects, only 21% comes back to the towns and he pointed out that according to RSA, the towns should be getting 40%. Mr. Hogan also said each business gets 3% commission on any money they collect. He said some other towns, including Portsmouth who sent their Fire Chief, had sent people from emergency services to speak to the burden placed on them. He said he added the burden of trash along with emergency services, that tourism brings, and while businesses do pay taxes, there is no one paying for hikers, etc., people just passing through. Mr. Hogan added that this committee has been meeting for six years, so it’s a complex issue. He stated he will be going back tomorrow. The Chairman asked Chief Oleson if our Fire Department/Emergency Services gets called to towns that don’t have the services. Chief Oleson said they would be as a back-up on mutual aid, as some have contracts with other towns.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled to go into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3 for legal at 7:53 p.m. Selectman Bussiere, yes, Chairman Scalley, yes. Chairman Scalley spoke about the possibility of a meeting next week, September 21, and said if that happens, it will be published.

At the close of non-public session at 8:29 p.m., Selectman Bussiere moved to return to public session and seal the minutes from non-public session. Chairman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to adjourn the meeting and Chairman Scalley seconded. The Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Scalley declared the meeting ended at 8:29 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, September 28, 2015.

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