Town of Carroll, New Hampshire

• Town Services
• Town Meeting Minutes
• Planning Board/ZBA
• Applications & Forms
• Town Clerk/Tax Collector
• Map
• Home

Minutes of Town Board Meetings

• Planning Board
• Board of Adjustment
• Select Board
• Budget Committee
• Building Committee
• Energy Commission

Minutes of 11/27/2017

December 7th, 2017

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
November 27, 2017


“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 H. Quigley, Secretary

Board members present: Brian Mycko, Paul Bussiere David Scalley was excused.

Members of the public present: Carol Carlson-Cunningham, Cyndi Smith, Mary Sullivan, Jason Sullivan, Brad Houston, Michael Hogan, Dianne Hogan, Imre Szauter, Jeremy Oleson, John Trammell, Patti Mycko, Wayne Mycko

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

Pledge of Allegiance

The Chair announced the approval and signing of the manifests.

Selectman Bussiere made a motion to approve the minutes of November 13, 2017. It was seconded by Chairman Mycko and passed.

Imre Szauter reported that the Building Committee had met on November 16, and said the focus was on developing a brochure to highlight the Committee’s work evaluating the town’s current public safety and administrative buildings. If this is approved, it will be mailed to all registered voters prior to the fourth and final informational session scheduled for January 18, 2018. Mr. Szauter also said he and Fire Chief Jeremy Oleson attended the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Chamber of Commerce meeting where they were able to provide more details and have a discussion with the business community. This meeting was well attended and a result was that one of their members attended the Building Committee meeting and provided valuable feedback.
Mr. Szauter also noted they have been very careful with money and their budget line balance is $1,321.12 (52% remaining) and the warrant article balance is $30,704.19 (51.2% remaining). He noted the Committee’s next meeting is November 30, at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall. Mr. Szauter also noted the fourth informational session is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2018, and the focus will be the cost of the project and its property tax implication.






2018 Budget Presentations began with the Health Officer, Brad Houston, who advised that it will be the same as 2017.

01-4419.10-100 Health Officer Salary $ 500
01-4419.10-300 Health Officer Travel 200
01-4419.10-301 Health Officer Dues 75
01-4419.10-302 Health Officer Supplies 50
01-4419.10-303 Health Officer Training ___50
TOTAL $ 875

There were no questions and the Board thanked Mr. Houston.

Fire Chief/EMS Chief Jeremy Oleson presented budgets for the Fire Department and the Ambulance. He said they have Call Members but it’s getting harder and harder for them to make calls, and it’s not necessarily due to money, but rather family, job, and other commitments. Chief Oleson also noted there would be an increase in Salary lines as there will be 53 weeks in 2018 versus the 52 in 2017. He also an increase in the Radio line as these are very expensive and they will need to purchase new ones as they can’t get repairs done on their current ones.

Fire Department

2017 2018
01-4220.10-100 Full-time Chief/Firefighter $ 31,000 31,597
-101 Officers Salaries 5,000 5,000
-103 Firefighter Salaries 15,000 15,000
-104 2nd FF Position 24,327 24,795
-105 Per Diem FF/EMT 4,500 5,000
-201 Overtime 8,000 8,000
-202 NH Firefighters Insurance 400 400
-300 Office Supplies 350 350
-301 Mobile Phone/Data 1,000 1,000
-304 Inoculations 75 75
-305 Office Equipment 1,600 1,600
-330 Station Phone/Internet 1,000 1,000
-342 Software Support 1,100 1,100
-400 FD Equipment Supplies 750 750
-500 Dispatching (Twin State) 2,200 2,200
-501 Mutual Aid (Twin State) 250 250
-502 North Pact Mutual Aid 500 500
-600 Equipment Purchase 3,100 3,100
-601 Radio Repair 1,500 4,100
-602 FD Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 8,000 8,000
-604 FD Maintenance 1,000 1,000
-660 Forestry Equipment 400 400
-680 Extrication Equip/Maint. 500 500
-685 SCBA Equip/Maint. 2,000 2,000
-700 Fuel 3,500 3,500
-701 Travel Reimbursement 250 250
-702 Clothing 1,500 1,500
-710 FD Protective Clothing 7,500 7,500
-800 FD Training 1,000 1,000
-801 Fire Prevention 200 200
-802 Inspections 250 250
-900 Miscellaneous ____150 ____150
TOTALS $127,902 $132,067


Chief Oleson moved onto the Ambulance budget and noted the 53 weeks vs. 52 weeks increase on Salary lines; he noted an increase on Per Diem line which is to try to get more coverage on weekends and holidays. The increase in the Overtime line is necessary as he noted he has to go on just about every call due to the number and the previously-noted difficulty for Call Members.
The Board agreed that he should respond as opposed to cutting services. He reiterated the increase in the Radio line and said they must purchase new ones, which they will do over the years to replace the old, irreparable ones they now have.

Ambulance
2017 2018
01-4215.10-101 Officers Salaries 2,000 2,000
-102 Full-time Chief/Firefighter $ 31,000 31,597
-104 Fulltime FF II 24,327 24,795
-105 Per Diem FF/EMT 4,500 5,000
-200 EMT Salaries 15,000 15,000
-201 Overtime 8,000 9,000
-300 Office Supplies 350 350
-301 Mobile Phone/Data 1,000 1,000
-302 Medical Equipment 3,500 3,500
-304 Inoculations 125 125
-305 Office Equipment 1,600 1,600
-330 Station Phone/Internet 1,000 1,000
-342 Software Support 1,100 1,100
-401 Medical Supplies 3,600 3,600
-402 ALS Medical Supplies 1,050 1,050
-403 Oxygen 1,500 1,500
-404 Nitrous Oxide 1,000 1,000
-410 Defib Supplies/Maint 1,900 1,900
-500 Dispatching (Twin State) 3,800 3,800
-501 Mutual Aid (Twin State) 250 250
-601 Radio Repair 1,500 4,100
-604 Maintenance 1,000 1,000
-605 Amb Repairs & Maint 4,000 4,000
-700 Fuel 5,000 5,000
-701 Travel Reimbursement 250 250
-702 Clothing 1,500 1,500
-715 Amb Protective Clothing 1,500 1,500
-725 EMS Training 3,000 3,000
-900 Miscellaneous ____150 ____150
TOTALS $124,502 $129,667

He spoke of the Warrant Articles presented:

“To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Dollar) 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.” This is so they don’t have to use their budget, which would be a direct increase otherwise.

“To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $78,500 (Seventy Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) for the purpose of purchasing 12 SCBA’s (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), 12 SCBA masks and 24 SCBA carbon fiber 45 minute cylinders, and to authorize the withdrawal of $20,500 (Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) from the Fire Truck and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund and $58,000 (Fifty Eight Thousand Dollars) from the Fire Department and Ambulance Equipment, Apparatus and Personnel Special Revenue Fund established for this purpose.” Chief Oleson said the current equipment is very old and they plan to purchase 12 units, which is a reduction in the number of pieces as there are not enough people to use the larger number now owned. He noted there is no money being requested from new taxation. When asked about the budget line for SCBA, Chief Oleson advised that is for maintenance.

Chief Oleson then gave an account overview in which he noted the Ambulance has brought in $257,013.67 and the Capital Reserve Funds are currently: Emergency Van, $5,152.91 and Fire Truck and Equipment, $31,876.76. He stated he will be printing a report on equipment replacement for the Board’s information which will show among others, 10 years for Ambulance; 15 years for Support Truck; and 20 years for Engines. He said they bought some time with the refurbishing of the engine a few years ago. He said they will also continue looking for grants.

The Board thanked Chief Oleson.

Carol Carlson-Cunningham was next with the 2018 proposed budget for the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Chamber of Commerce. She said it will remain the same as that for 2017.

2017 2018
01-4589.10-301 Beautification 1,000 1,000
01-4589.10-303 Information Booth 10,400 10,400
TOTALS 11,400 11,400

With the copy of the budget each Selectman received, Mrs. Cunningham also included a summary of the Chamber’s accomplishments during the year. While reviewing the handouts, on which was noted an expense for Wi-Fi, Selectman Bussiere asked about the free service which the Baptist Church School had received while they were in operation. It was noted that the Town Library has this for free and that this one was probably available only for schools. However, the Secretary said she would check on it. Mrs. Cunningham also advised of the Chamber Social on Thursday, December 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wayside Inn & Restaurant and extended the invitation to the Select Board as well as the public. She encouraged people to attend to meet the new owner and to avail themselves of some specials for that evening. Reservations are requested. Mrs. Cunningham posted a copy of the invitation on the bulletin board. As there were no questions, the Board thanked Mrs. Cunningham.

Chief John Trammell presented the final budget of the meeting for the Police Department. He said they did the salary survey in 2017 which amended the salaries closer to those in the area. He said keeping in mind the extra week in 2018, the increase this year is to match and to help keep our trained officers as there are several towns in the area either already looking or who will be looking for new employees. Chief Trammell noted the new Town Ordinance for minor drug offenses has already produced results and he expects it will bring about $25,000 to the Town. He reviewed the lines and noted that most lines did not change; however, Fairpoint has increased slightly; US Cellular increase is that they will no longer be using personal cellphones as they are subject to subpoena, etc., so they must purchase phones for each officer as the Department currently has just one. Tritech, company increase of $96; Equipment Purchase, decrease; Computer Support, increase; Ammunition, decrease; DWI Labs (change name from Vehicle and Taser Lease line), increase as now must pay for blood tests for Court.

2017 2018
01-4210.10-100 PD Chief Salary 64,000 66,000
-101 Sergeant Salary 55,570 58,000
-102 Patrolman First Class Salary 41,600 47,840
-103 Special Officer 12,000 12,000
-104 Overtime 17,000 17,000
-105 Training 1,500 1,500
-106 Patrolman Salary 40,976 41,600
-200 Office Supplies 2,000 2,000
-201 Legal Assistant 14,400 14,400
-202 Professional Association 500 500
-203 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 5,000 5,000
-204 Gasoline 12,000 12,000
-205 Accurint-Lexus Nexus 950 950
-206 Fairpoint 1,400 1,500
-207 US Cellular 750 1,920
-208 Grafton Dispatch 800 800
-209 Time Warner/Spectrum 1,075 1,075
-210 US Cellular 2 Veh. Comp. 1,080 1,080
-211 IMC/Tritech 3,398 3,494
-300 Equipment Purchase 3,700 1,500
-301 Radio Repair 1,400 1,500
-302 Computer Support 3,200 3,600
-303 Bullet Resistant Vests 1,800 1,800
-304 Computer 1,500 1,500
-305 Clothing 4,000 4,000
-306 New Officer Clothing 1 1
-307 Uniform Cleaning 1,200 1,200
-308 Ammunition 9,940 3,000
-309 PD Travel Expense 600 600
-310 PD Taser Lease/DWI Labs 1,872 1,000
-330 PD Grants 1 1
-900 Miscellaneous ___400 ____400
TOTALS $305,613 $308,762


Chief Trammell also presented a Warrant Article: “To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,000 (Nine Thousand Dollars) for the purchase of two Kenwood portable radios to replace two Motorola XTS3000’s that were purchased in 2001, no longer serviceable.” He explained these are also no longer usable and that some parts (from repairs) are 30 years old.

There were no further questions, and the Board thanked Chief Trammell.

Should the building project be approved, it was agreed that there should be rules in place for using the Community Room. Therefore, a Policy (Rules) For Use of Community Room was sent to the Board for their review for this meeting. The Secretary worked on this with Imre Szauter, who had researched policies from other towns and amended to fit the Town of Carroll. The Secretary pointed out the few changes made between the original draft which the Board Members received at a meeting previously and the most recent one. After very brief discussion, Selectman Bussiere made a Motion: to approve the Policy (Rules) for Use of the Community Room as written. Chairman Mycko seconded and the Motion passed. Mr. Szauter was thanked for all of his work on this.

The following was approved and signed:

2017 Property Tax Warrant
2017 PILOT Agreement Warrant – AMC
Solar Energy Tax Exemption – Mills/Pothier (Update)
Water Warrant – Mycko; Delsolia Estate; Strickland; Wesolowski
Water Warrant – Various Past Due Notices

Follow up items:

Building Permit Application and Fees – Tabled
Building Inspector – Tabled
At this time, Chairman Mycko asked for a moment of silence in memory of our former
Building Inspector, Stan Borkowski, who passed away November 18.

Water Asset Management – Tabled
Planning Contract -- The Secretary advised the Board that a letter had been received from North
Country Council releasing the Town from their contract for work on various Regulations.
This being completed allows the Select Board to sign the contract to work with Tara Bamford,
with whom the Planning Board had worked while she was employed by NCC. The Secretary
advised the Board that both the Planning Board Chairman and the Planning Board Secretary
had reviewed the contract and that the Planning Board members had all previously agreed
that they wanted to continue working with Ms. Bamford. Michael Hogan, a Planning Board
member, confirmed that though he had not seen the contract himself, the Planning Board had
already expressed a preference for signing it. This being said, Selectman Bussiere made a
Motion to: Sign the contract with Tara Bamford. Chairman Mycko seconded and the Motion
Passed.

Other:

Selectman Bussiere expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all the Department Heads to keep costs down.

The Secretary suggested having meetings on December 11, and December 18, for continuing and possibly finalizing the budget, to which the Board agreed.

Imre Szauter spoke about the wording for the warrant article which the Building Committee will be recommending. He said he has been looking at what other towns have done and he will work with the Secretary as well. It was stated it will be sent to legal counsel and DRA for review. Mr. Szauter also spoke about funding sources, such as the Library and the Historical Society as these must also be part of the warrant article. He said the Committee meeting this week will also include work on this including funding sources. He noted any sources would be separate and distinct from grants, rebates, etc., and should have much information by December 11, hopefully.

Chairman Mycko thanked everyone who worked on Thanksgiving Day. He said he knows it’s not easy to be away from family and all at that time.

There being no further discussion, Selectman Bussiere made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Mycko seconded and the Motion passed. Chairman Mycko declared the meeting ended at 8:06 p.m.

Town of Carroll, New Hampshire ®2024