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Minutes of 11/30/2015

December 4th, 2015

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
November 30, 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 Kelly Trammell, Secretary Pro Tem

Board members present: David Scalley, Bonnie J. Moroney, Paul Bussiere.

The meeting was called to order at 6:17 p.m.by Chairman Scalley.

The Board was polled to go into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3 for legal counsel at 6:18 p.m. Selectman Bussiere, yes, Chairman Scalley, yes, Selectman Moroney, yes.

At the close of non-public session at 7:13 p.m., Selectman Moroney moved to return to public session and seal the minutes from non-public session. Selectman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Members of the public present: Ann Fabrizio, Mike Gooden, Debbie Szauter, Imre Szauter, Jeremy Oleson, Greg Hogan

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Approve the minutes of 11/16/2015 as written and Selectman Bussiere seconded. The Motion passed unanimously.

The following items were approved and signed:

Veterans Credit – Hall
Water Warrant - various
Town Hall Use Permit Application – NHSP
Town Aid Lien – Daniels

Proposed Warrant Articles were read aloud and voted on individually.

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,167 (One Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars) as the Town’s contribution to the Northwoods Home Health & Hospice Services, a division of Weeks Medical Center. The monies are used to provide home health care services to the residents of Carroll. Selectman Bussiere made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Moroney. Motion passed unanimously.

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,797 (One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars) payable to North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Inc. to help offset the support of the home health care, supportive care, medical hospice and community health programs and services of North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Inc. and Hospice of the Littleton Area for the residents of Carroll. Selectman Bussiere made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Moroney. Motion passed unanimously.

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $830 (Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars) as the Town’s contribution for Tri County Community Action Program in support of their services for residents in our community. Selectman Moroney made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Bussiere. Motion passed unanimously.

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $350 (Three Hundred Fifty Dollars) as the Town’s contribution to help offset the costs of the Senior Meals Program run by Tri-County CAP, Inc., North Country Elder Programs for elderly residents in our community. Selectman Moroney made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Bussiere. Motion passed unanimously.

Statement to be added to 2016 Operating Budget Warrant Article:
The Transfer Station/Recycling Center Budget will be offset by $20,000 from the Recycling Equipment Special Revenue Fund established in 2001.

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,500.00 (Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) to be placed in the Water Department Capital Reserve Fund, said appropriation to be offset by water user fees. No new money will be raised from new taxation. Selectman Moroney made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Bussiere. Motion passed unanimously.
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $35,000 (Thirty Five Thousand Dollars) for the purpose of refurbishing the fire apparatus known as Twin Mountain Engine 2, the total amount to be taken from the Fire Department and Ambulance Equipment, Apparatus and Personnel Special Revenue Fund established for this purpose. No new money will be raised from taxation. Selectman Moroney made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Bussiere. Selectman Bussiere asked Chief Oleson what needed to be done for $35,000. Chief Oleson stated that per the replacement schedule, Engine 2 is due to be replaced in 2017. Due to the miles and condition of the vehicle, it would be a better use of money to refurbish the Engine at this time and keep it longer. Replacement cost is between $250,000 - $300,000. Some of the things to do is upgrade lights, generator and technology, some body work, new hose and a couple of other maintenance issues. With this refurb, Chief Oleson hopes to get another 10 years out of the vehicle. Selectman Bussiere commented that for $35,000 even if the truck lasts another 5 years, it seems like money well spent. Chairman Scalley asked where the money comes from that goes into the Fire Department and Ambulance Equipment, Apparatus and Personnel Special Revenue Fund. The Chief responded the money comes in from Ambulance billing. Motion passed unanimously.

To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Dollars) for the purpose of offsetting expenses related to ambulance operations, specifically hospital to hospital medical transfers of the sick and injured, the total amount to be taken from the Fire Department and Ambulance Equipment, Apparatus and Personnel Special Revenue Fund established for this purpose. No new money will be raised from taxation. Chief Oleson spoke that this is to start doing hospital to hospital transfers to generate revenue. The intention is to track this revenue separately to see if it works. Transports can be scheduled during normally non-busy times with the intent to not affect 911 calls. If this doesn’t work out, the money isn’t spent and will stay in the Special Revenue Fund. Selectman Moroney made a motion to accept which was seconded by Selectman Bussiere. Motion passed unanimously.

Other:

The Selectmen were presented with a report from EMA Director John Gardner for their review.

The Selectmen were presented with an email from Kyle Meleski requesting reimbursement for a tow bill and taxi fare resulting from a traffic stop. The Selectmen reviewed his email as well as the police report from Officer Washburn. Mr. Meleski was stopped for speeding and unable to present his registration. Officer Washburn did a registration check and it was not on file in Connecticut where it was supposed to be registered. He had the vehicle towed and called for a cab for Mr. Meleski and his party. Mr. Meleski called Officer Washburn later that night trying to provide to proof that the vehicle was indeed registered. A few hours later, dispatch at NHSP Troop F called Connecticut, at Officer Washburn’s request, to check the registration status and was advised that Mr. Meleski had an active registration. When asked why it showed on the computer not on file, dispatch was advised that Connecticut was having a problem with their computers which resulted in the error. After review, Selectman Bussiere stated his opinion is that the error came from Connecticut, the officer followed the letter of the law of what he was supposed to do and the Town of Carroll should not be liable for Connecticut’s error. Chairman Scalley stated he also feels the error is with Connecticut and Mr. Meleski should address the issue there. Chairman Scalley made a motion that the Town will not reimburse Mr. Meleski. Selectman Moroney seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Moroney said there will be a meeting with employees on Dec. 7th at 3 p.m. There was a short discussion of some wording changes with regards to PTO and sick time that will be proposed to the employees during that meeting.

Selectman Moroney did a projection of employees with their hourly pay amounts and what they would look like with the raise rates that were discussed. A few more evaluations need to be completed before anything further can be done.

Chairman Scalley had an email from Kevin from North Country Council. He is a transportation planner with that organization. He has a 10 year plan of projects that he’d like to discuss. The Selectmen agreed that if he’d like to attend the Dec. 14th meeting they would hear his presentation.

Chairman Scalley advised departments heads that if they have any other warrant articles to submit them. The sooner the better.

Greg Hogan presented an amended budget to the Selectboard. There is a $20,000 increase where Greg stated $15,000 would be for new doors for the fire station and $5,000 to construct an ice rink at the Recreation Area ballfield. There are already lights there they could utilize as well. Chairman Scalley asked if someone would have to man or supervise the ice rink. Greg stated that while the Highway Dept. was out with the snowblower, they could clear off the rink. He also anticipated some volunteers to assist in keeping it clear. Chairman Moroney asked if it could easily be stored in summer. Greg stated there is an empty trailer at the Transfer Station that can be used. Chairman Scalley asked as an aside where the temporary water pipe went to. Greg stated in one of those storage trailers. Chairman Scalley asked if the thought was there to try again to sell it. Greg said there was discussion of replacing the line going to Old Town Rd. that the pipe would be a good application for. Chief Oleson stated he’s spoken to the Fire Department Association and they’re willing to volunteer to help out with the ice rink to make it happen. Chairman Bussiere expressed that he is pleased to see how popular that the Rec. Area is in the summer. He stated it would be nice to have something there in the winter.

Chief Oleson asked about the Land/Building Capital Reserve fund and what has it been used for in the past? Selectman Moroney stated it was used to draw up building designs.

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 7:58 p.m. Selectman Bussiere, yes, Chairman Scalley, yes, Selectman Moroney, yes.

At the close of non-public session at 9:15 p.m., Selectman Moroney moved to return to public session and seal the minutes from non-public session. Selectman Bussiere seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Moroney made a Motion to adjourn the meeting and Chairman Scalley seconded. The Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Scalley declared the meeting ended at 9:16 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

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