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Deliberative Session Minutes

February 28th, 2007

TOWN OF CARROLL

DELIBERATIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

Moderator McQueeney called the meeting to order at 7 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and a moment of silence for our friends and neighbors who passed away in the past year.

The Moderator introduced Bill Wright, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, John Birknes, the Chairman of the Planning Board, John Trammell, the Chief of Police, Jeff Duncan, the Chief of the Fire Department, Billy Rines, Road Agent, the Budget Committee, and explained the rules of the meeting.


Article 1. Election of Town Officers

Selectman: Three year term Rena Vecchio

Treasurer: One year term Lori Hogan
Karen Horsch

Supervisor of Checklist: Five year term Josephine Cabral

Trustee of Trust Funds: 3 year term Ann Fabrizio
Martha Woolhouse

Library Trustee: Three year term Georgia Brodeur

Moderator: One year term Owen McQueeney

Cemetery Trustee: One year term

Cemetery Trustee: Two year term

Cemetery Trustee: Three year term








PLANNING BOARD ARTICLES 2 – 5

Article 2.
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance with the addition
of a lighting ordinance by adding a new Section 409 to Article IV. The
following question shall appear on the ballot.

“Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1, as proposed by the
Town of Carroll Planning Board for the Zoning Ordinance as follows: [The
proposed amendment would add a new section to the Zoning Ordinance to
regulate outdoor lighting. The amendment would require new or modified outdoor lighting, with some listed exceptions, to comply with certain
requirements, including prohibitions against lighting directed upward, against unreasonable glare, and against light, which shines directly beyond the property boundary. The amendment would also require the Planning Board to
review lighting plans for projects which require site plan review]?” The full
text of the proposed amendment is available for public review at the
Selectmen’s/Planning Board Office located at the Town building.

John Birknes presented an aerial photo of the world night skies with the eastern seaboard of the US having the greatest concentration of light. He stated that in light of all the proposed subdivisions in Twin Mountain and the potential 900 residential units and pedestrian village in Bretton Woods, it is important to protect the dark skies. John Foster made the comment that people in this town make a living off tourism and need the lighting in town. John Birknes said tourists like to come to see the moonlight sky over the presidential range. Bretton Woods changed their lighting down about 85% and the new owners plan to keep the dark sky concept, also. Dale Shakespeare asked if a study had been done and was told no. Evan Karpf commented that unnecessary light has an effect on animal and plant life, and it was suggested that smart light saves money. Doug Bews suggested that instead of a law it should be on a voluntary basis and information presented with a building permit. This ordinance would be difficult to enforce. Bonnie Moroney said bright lighting was good to protect one’s home against break-ins.

Article 2 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 3.
To see whether the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Section
702.1, A-2, by deleting #9 in its entirety. The following question shall appear
on the ballot:

“Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town of Carroll Zoning Ordinance as follows:
[Amendment No. 2 removes the building permit exception for interior
improvements which do not increase the footprint, or the value of the structure
by 25%, so that all changes will require a building permit, consistent with the
state building code]?” The full text of the proposed amendment is available for public review at the Selectmen’s/Planning Board Office located
at the Town building.


Article 3 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 4.
To see whether the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Article XII, “Wetland/Surface Water Protective Buffer Ordinance”. The following question shall appear on the ballot.

“Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3, as proposed by the Planning Board for the Town of Carroll Zoning Ordinance as follows: [Amendment No. 3 adds a new section intended to protect the values and functions of wetlands, surface waters and their associated buffer zones]?” The full text of the proposed amendment is available for public review at the Selectmen’s/Planning Board Office located at the Town building.

John Foster asked how many lots would be unbuildable with the 100’ buffer zone, and was told there had been no research done on this. John Sweeney said the state already has a 75’ buffer zone and this ordinance would add another 25’ for vegetation. John Foster said it would make his lot unbuildable because he’s close to the Ammonoosuc River. Sabrina Rines asked why we need codes for wetlands if the state already has them. John Sweeney answered that the state does have codes but this would make it stronger for the town to protect itself. Joan Karpf said there was a Shoreline Protection Act for class 4 rivers and surface waters larger than 10 acres, so Mr. Foster’s concern would be handled by the state. This buffer would protect ponds and streams. John Sweeney said please read very carefully, this is your ordinance. Dale Shakespeare questioned the impact this would have on property values. John Sweeney thinks it would not jeopardize financial investment.

Article 4 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 5.
To see whether the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Ordinance by
adding a new section, Article XIII, “Scenic Ridgeline and Hillside
Overlay”. The following question shall appear on the ballot.

“Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the
Planning Board for the Town of Carroll Zoning Ordinance as follows:
[Amendment No. 4 is intended to preserve the scenic view of Carroll’s
ridgelines and hillsides. It will thereby protect the Town’s scenic and rural
character. It will provide that development be carried out so as to be
visually unobtrusive to the greatest extent reasonably practicable while
permitting the landowner to exercise his property rights]?” The full text of the
proposed amendment is available for public review at the Selectmen’s/
Planning Board Office located at the Town building.

John Birknes said this ordinance would protect the scenic views. Donna Foster stated that 2/3 of the town is national forest with its mountains and will never be built on, and that areas still open for development in Twin Mountain are not on mountains. People talked about the West Mountain slopes in Bretton Woods, and the clear cutting that had been done when condos were built. It was also suggested that residents take a ride through Lincoln, and look at what used to be beautiful views. Mr. Birknes stated that Celebration Associates historically nestles their buildings among the trees. He explained that this ordinance is designed to protect views as seen from public lands such as highways and public parks. People questioned the lack of a definition for a “hillside,” and they are not sure who this would affect. In response to a question, it was noted that if a windstorm took down the trees on a resident’s property, the trees would have to be replaced.

Article 5 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 6. To raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the First Session, for the purpose set forth therein, totaling sum of One Million Six Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Four Dollars and Thirty Five Cents ($1,618,884.35.) Recommended by the Budget Committee.


Should this article be defeated; the operating budget shall be One Million Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Seventy Five Dollars ($1,560,075) which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments by previous action of the Town, by law or the governing body may hold one special town meeting, in accordance with RSA 40;13,X AND XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. Recommended by the Budget Committee.

Lee Hallquist asked how much higher than last year’s budget this one is. Karen Moran said about 10%. Lee also asked how much of a raise the town employees are getting. Karen Moran said 5%. John Foster asked if the amount of income next year wouldn’t be a larger percentage than the outgoing expense, and couldn’t we expect a decrease in tax per thousand with this budget. Al Strasser answered that we do not know exactly but with a reval it will be in the vicinity of $12 to $14 per thousand. Given the current downturn for businesses, Lee Hallquist requested a 3% raise instead of a 5%. Karen Moran said that the MS7, based on what we know for revenue, shows that for the new budget the amount to be raised in taxes is less than last year. Linda Dowling spoke against lowering the raises to 3%, as they are trying to slowly bring up the salaries to match surrounding towns. She said we’re known as a training town.

Article 6 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of the fund created in 2003, warrant article 20, from Fire Department and Ambulance Apparatus and Equipment Special Revenue Fund to Fire Department and Ambulance Apparatus, Equipment, and Personnel Special Revenue Fund. Also to expand the purpose of the fund to be expended for Fire Department and Ambulance apparatus, equipment, and personnel. Petition Article

Jeff Duncan said this article in conjunction with Article 8 is trying to add an additional full time firefighter and to use the ambulance money to fund this position and to able to have someone available at the fire department 7 days a week. Kathy Saffian asked how much money is in this reserve fund and how it will be replenished. Chief Duncan said about $80,000 a year goes into the fund, and it is replenished by ambulance billing. After the purchase of an ambulance in 2006 there is about $35,000 in the fund. Currently 20% of the ambulance billing money goes to the General Fund and 80% to the Ambulance Fund, and these articles would make it 100% to the Ambulance Fund and pay for the new position and equipment when needed.

Article 7 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to return one hundred percent of the ambulance billing monies to the Fire Department and Ambulance Apparatus, Equipment, and Personnel Special Revenue Fund and, with the additional revenue, vote to expend the sum of up to Thirty Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000) as a base salary to add an additional full time Firefighter/EMT. This article will be funded hereafter by the regular operating budget with an annual amount of up to Thirty Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000) from the Fire Department Ambulance Apparatus, Equipment and Personnel Special Revenue Fund used to offset the cost of the employee. All unexpended base salary monies from the Special Revenue fund are to revert back to the Special Revenue fund at the end of the year. This warrant article is contingent upon passage of the associated warrant article. Petition Article. Not recommended by the Selectmen 2-1. Recommended by the Budget Committee.

Al Strasser said Town Counsel advised that this article does not legally guarantee the money from the Ambulance Fund beyond the first year. He also said approximately $20,000 would have to come from the General Fund to pay taxes and fringe benefits for the new firefighter. He would rather see that money go into a new safety complex. Fred Hollis said this was a bargain to have 7 day a week coverage. Chief Duncan said this article was written to guarantee the money would come out of the Ambulance Fund each year, and would not affect the building complex. He agreed that benefits would come out of the general fund, but depending on who is hired, benefits could cost anywhere from $6,000 to $20,000. Linda Dowling spoke in favor of the article, making the comment that there are fewer people who work in town during the day, and we may have to call other towns for support.

Article 8 will appear as written on the official ballot.


Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to replace the existing 1997 fire department pick-up. The full amount is to be taken from the Fire Department and Ambulance Apparatus and Equipment Special Revenue Fund. No money to be raised from new taxation. Petition Article. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Jeff Duncan said the 1997 pickup truck has 152,000 miles on it. This vehicle has been used for training and for towing the hazmat trailer. The rescue squad has numerous uses within the department and they are hoping to get a more reliable vehicle.

Article 9 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500) for the purchase of two digital in-car surveillance systems. One to be placed in each of the two (2) police cruisers. In-car surveillance systems have become widely used and assist with containing town liability and with court prosecution of violators. The Police Department will be seeking a grant reimbursement through New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Rick Brown said that one of the uses of the cameras would be for training, showing the officer what he was doing wrong, how to fix it, and how to do it right. The cameras would reduce liability for the town, and aid in court prosecutions. Carroll is the only town in the area without these cameras.

Article 10 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) to purchase a new police cruiser. The full amount is to be taken from the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund. No money to be raised from new taxation. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 11 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to be placed in the Landfill Closure Capital Reserve Fund established for that purpose. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Linda Dowling suggested zeroing out the article and adding it to the list of Capital Reserve requests in Article 16, but was told this is not permissible. It was recommended we move this request on next year’s warrant.

Article 12 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to The Town Safety Complex and Town Offices Capital Reserve Fund established in 2006 for the construction of a new Safety Complex, Offices, Library, and Historical Society. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Lee Hallquist asked how much the total building will cost. Erik Bergum said the estimate is 2.8 million dollars for a building in Twin Mountain and half a million dollars for a substation in Bretton Woods. Lee Hallquist asked why we couldn’t put an addition on the Town Hall for the Police Station and give the Fire Department the whole building on Rte. 3. Linda Dowling said this would best be addressed with the building committee. Lee Hallquist said if we are raising this money everyone in this room should be able to talk about it. Billy Rines said that the $50,000 is just a start to be put in the Capital Reserve Fund. Mac McQueeney asked how much was in this Capital Reserve Fund? The answer was $1.00.

Article 13 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000) for design engineering for the replacement of the Old Town Road Bridge over the Ammonoosuc River (NHDOT Bridge No. 143/051), a Town-owned and maintained bridge with critical deficiencies and limited loading capacity. The Town will be reimbursed 80% (up to $52,000) of the actual engineering costs by the NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) through the NHDOT Municipal Managed Bridge Aid Program. The remaining 20% of the costs (up to $13,000) shall be funded by the Town through the Bridge Capital Reserve Fund. This is a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI. (Majority Vote Required). No money to be raised by new taxation. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 14 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000). Said monies to be used to pay for a detailed design engineering plan for a new Police/Fire Public Safety Complex to be built on the Town Property next to the Carroll Town Hall, and a Bretton Woods Fire Substation to be built on properties provided by CNL Corporation. Petition Article – Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Erik Bergum said they looked at the Mooseland Grill site but it was too small and too expensive to build on. The Town Hall site would cost about $2.8million and a substation in Bretton Woods, with CNL donating a piece of land, would be $530,000 for grand total of $3.3 million. The $80,000 is for design cost only, 2.4 % of the total cost. Karen Moran asked if there was anything in writing for the land, and Mr. Bergum said he hoped for preliminary document this week. Al Strasser moved to amend the article to read $50,000 from taxes and $30,000 from the New Land & Building Capital Reserve Fund, which currently has $93,290.72. The town land in question is behind the Town Hall, not the recently purchased piece from the state. The motion was seconded, and so voted.

Article 15 will appear as amended on the official ballot as follows.
Amended Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000), Said monies to be used to pay for a detailed design engineering plan for a new Police/Fire Public Safety Complex to be built on the Town Property next to the Carroll Town Hall, and a Bretton Woods Fire Substation to be built on properties provided by CNL Corporation. $50,000 to be raised by new taxes and $30,000 to be taken from the New Land & Building Capital Reserve Fund. Petition Article – Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the following sums to be placed in the Capital Reserve Funds as listed:

Municipal Truck CRF $15,000
Police Cruiser CRF $12,000
Fire Truck and Equipment CRF $10,000
Highway equipment CRF $10,000
Emergency Van CRF $5,000
Land and Buildings CRF $30,000
Computer Technology CRF $2,000
Library Improvement CRF $2,000

Total to be appropriated to the CRF is Eighty Six Thousand Dollars ($86,000). Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Lee Hallquist asked why not vote on each sum by itself. Linda Dowling said it was presented as one article and can’t be changed to vote each amount individually, be we could change it next year. Marc Brodeur wished to amend the article, $30,000 for the Fire Truck and Equipment CRF and $25,000 Emergency Van CRF. The amounts added had not been changed since the 1980’s, and the next engine will cost $250,000-$300,000. John Foster moved to amend the warrant article as suggested, to bring the total to $126,000. The motion was seconded by Ben Jellison, and so voted.

Article 16 will appear as amended on the official ballot as follows.
Amended Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the following sums to be placed in the Capital Reserve Funds as listed:

Municipal Truck CRF $15,000
Police Cruiser CRF $12,000
Fire Truck and Equipment CRF $30,000
Highway equipment CRF $10,000
Emergency Van CRF $25,000
Land and Buildings CRF $30,000
Computer Technology CRF $2,000
Library Improvement CRF $2,000

Total to be appropriated to the CRF is One Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Dollars ($126,000).
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) for a full time administrator to supervise the operation of the Town on a daily basis. Said job description to be published by the final budget hearing. The $60,000 includes payroll taxes and all fringe benefits including medical, dental and retirement. Recommended by the Selectmen 2-1. Not Recommended by the Budget Committee.

Al Strasser said in 2005, the consultants, MRI, said the town was not large enough for an administrator and the current office staff has been doing a great job. Doug Bews thinks we do need an administrator, perhaps on a part time or per diem basis. He feels with the future expansion, particularly in Bretton Woods, we will want such a manager. Joan Karpf wanted to know why the Budget Committee did not recommend this. Linda Dowling said they thought the position was not needed at this time. Tom Gately wanted to reduce the amount to $1.00. Rena Vecchio said we should put the article on as is. Mr. Gately moved to amend the article to reduce the appropriation from $60,000 to $1.00. The motion was seconded, and the amendment was voted down. A vote to place the article on the ballot as originally written passed.

Article 17 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) to hire a part time planner to assist the planning board in the rewriting of the zoning ordinance as it applies to development in Twin Mountain and the changes in the state construction codes for the entire town. Recommended by the Selectmen. Not Recommended by the Budget Committee.

Donna Foster asked what the meaning of “rewriting” is. Al Strasser said the selectmen had a meeting with the new resort owners, and while their planner will assist with new development in Twin Mountain, the town should hire a planner. Sue Kraabel asked John Birknes if he or the Planning Board were in favor of this article. John Birknes said that Celebration would assist us with planning of the whole town. Donna Foster commented that now we get to vote on the changes in zoning ordinances; if a planner comes in and makes changes, how will we vote then. Mr. Birknes said any changes will still need to come before the Planning Board and a public hearing, then here to deliberative session, and then voted by secret ballot. Jean Goodney asked why Twin Mountain is mentioned, not Carroll. Linda Dowling said that was why the Budget Committee did not recommend it. Al Strasser said the new owners specifically said Twin Mountain. A motion to change the appropriation from $8,000 to $1.00 was made, seconded, and so voted.

Article 18 will appear as amended on the official ballot as follows.

Amended Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) to hire a part time planner to assist the planning board in the rewriting of the zoning ordinance as it applies to development in Twin Mountain and the changes in the state construction codes for the entire town.

Article 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the 2007 tipping of bulky waste and construction debris and the removal of tires, freon, propane tanks, electronics, florescent light bulbs, antifreeze. The appropriation will be from March 2007 through March 2008. This appropriation will be raised from the Recycling Special Revenue Fund established at the 2001 Town Meeting for this purpose. No money will be raised from new taxation. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 19 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 20. To see if the town will vote to place all monies raised by the Transfer Station into the Recycling Special Revenue Fund set up at the 2001 Town Meeting for that purpose. Recommended by the Selectmen.

Bill Dowling said the monies will go to the future of the facility.

Article 20 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the amount of Fifty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($53,500) to purchase a dump truck with a plow, strobe lights, spare tire, and a new two-way radio. The funding will be taken from the following accounts: Petition Article – Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

$33,000 from the Municipal Truck Capital Reserve Fund
$10,000 from the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
$10,500 from the 2007 Transfer Station Budget

Al Strasser thinks purchasing two vehicles this year is enough. He stated that he and Bill Wright had voted before the Budget Committee Public Hearing was over to change their recommendation on this article. When Rena Vecchio questioned exactly what happened, Bonnie Moroney said Al & Bill had an illegal meeting at the Budget meeting, and as of right now the original recommendation stands. Sue Kraabel said the town attorney had advised that the selectmen could change their recommendation at this deliberative session, and that new recommendation would be printed on the ballot. The selectmen then voted 2-1 against the article. Tom Gately said they need this extra truck so they aren’t riding around in a five ton truck all summer. Billy Rines said the current one ton truck does not have a large enough bed for a sander and the new one would, and would be more efficient than the 5T truck. Bill Dowling said his reason for putting in $10,500 from the recycling budget is because he could use it occasionally to haul recyclables. Linda Dowling said the impact on taxes would be $.04.

Article 21 will appear as amended on the official ballot as follows.
Amended Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the amount of Fifty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($53,500) to purchase a dump truck with a plow, strobe lights, spare tire, and a new two-way radio. The funding will be taken from the following accounts: Petition Article – Not recommended by the Selectmen 2-1. Recommended by the Budget Committee.

$33,000 from the Municipal Truck Capital Reserve Fund
$10,000 from the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
$10,500 from the 2007 Transfer Station Budget

Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300) to purchase a replacement snowplow. The funding will be taken from the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund. Petition Article – Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 22 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 23. To see if the Town of Carroll will transfer to John and Donna Foster the land that was Old Route 3 and is now called Riverside Drive to be added to taxable property. The land will start from the bottom of the entrance, by the gas pumps, and include that portion of Riverside Drive toward the house and the buffer on Route 3 side where the sign now stands.

Also, that portion of land between the store and the house that was the entrance to the old bridge that was abandoned by the town prior to 1972. This portion has not been used or maintained for over 20 years. In accordance with RSA 231:43 discontinuance of a municipal road is returned to the abutters.

This will return the land to the tax roles and eliminate the need for town maintenance. All fees with a minimum of $1,000.00 to be paid by John and Donna Foster, and full access rights to the town water line and junction (as requested) will be placed in the deed. Recommended by the Selectmen.

Kathy Saffian wanted to know if this was part of the snowmobile trail, and John Foster said this transfer did not include any part of the trail.

Article 23 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to be used by the Selectmen for congratulations, sick, bereavement, and other condolences to Town employees or Town Volunteers. The maximum for any one person is One Hundred Dollars ($100) per year. Said line item to be labeled “Good and Welfare”. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 24 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to expand the purpose the Special Revenue Fund created in 2006 and known as the Planning Revenue Fund, per RSA 31:95-c. This fund was established to collect and segregate all building permit fees and inspection fees from the general fund. Said fees will be used exclusively to fund the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Enforcement Officer duties. Recommended by the Selectmen.
Lee Hallquist asked how much money is in it. Karen Moran said less than $50.00. Karen Moran said money comes in and goes out as expenses occur.

Article 25 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 26. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into one or more agreements to lease town-owned property (Map 206 Lot 17 and/or Map 206 Lot 18) for longer than one year to one or more providers of wireless communication services for the purpose of installing and operating wireless communications facilities thereon. The commencement date(s) and terms of such lease agreements to be negotiated and agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen in the exercise of their reasonable discretion. Recommended by the Selectmen

John Birknes said that if the Verizon tower was put on town property, this article would generate revenue for the town.

Article 26 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 27. To see if the Town of Carroll will vote to authorize the conservation commission to retain the unexpended portion of its 2007 appropriations as authorized by RSA 36-A:5, said funds to be placed in a conservation fund account held by the municipal treasurer. RSA 41:29. Petition Article - Recommended by the Selectmen.

Kathy Saffian asked how much money this would be. Karen Moran said the whole budget was only $500.00. The commission was developed in 2006.

Article 27 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 28. To see if the Town of Carroll will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Six Dollars and Twenty Five Cents ($906.25) to contribute to the regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. The Program will provide residents access to a Household Hazardous Waste collection of household generated hazardous waste such as oil based paints, paint thinner, solvents, pesticides, gasoline and household cleaners. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 28 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 29. To see if the Town of Carroll will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Four Dollars ($904) as the Town's contribution to the Northern Human Services - White Mountain Mental Health and Common Ground, a non-profit mental health and development service center. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 29 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750) for the support of preventative and primary health care services of Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc. in the fiscal year 2007 for the residents of Carroll. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.
Article 30 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) and turn over such monies to the Twin Mountain Bretton Woods Chamber of Commerce. Monies are used for the staffing of the Information Booth and the continued beautification of our Town. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Jim Covey said all monies go to the salaries and upkeep of the information booth and to promote the Town of Carroll. Their recent good deed was painting of the kitchen in the Town Hall.

Article 31 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) to the Coalition Communities in Portsmouth, New Hampshire consisting of 34 towns to represent the Town of Carroll in a solution to our educational funding crisis by opposing the establishment of donor towns and keeping the statewide property tax so that it can be used locally to fund our own education assessment from the White Mountain Regional School District. Recommended by the Selectmen. Not Recommended by the Budget Committee.

John Foster wanted to know why not recommended. Karen Moran said she doesn’t think there is a coalition anymore, and there are no donor towns now. Al Strasser said the coalition does exist and we need representation. Bonnie Moroney said the coalition makes the towns aware of what’s going on, so they can stay ahead and keep in touch with their legislators.

Article 32 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) to contribute for the operations budget of the White Mountain Regional Airport. The airport has obtained over $2,000,000 in federal money to extend and resurface the runway, and the Town of Carroll benefits from this airport due to Mt Washington Hotel guests and executives using the Airport. Recommended by the Selectmen. Not Recommended by the Budget Committee.

Martha Woolhouse recommended the amount be changed to $497.25; the MWRA did not request $2,000. Also to change the name to Mount Washington Regional Airport and delete the descriptive narrative at the end of the article. The Budget Committee voted to change their recommendation of the new amount. A motion was made to amend the article; it was seconded, and so voted.

Article 33 will appear as amended on the official ballot as follows.
Amended Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($497.25) to contribute to the operations budget of the Mount Washington Regional Airport. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 34. To raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) to donate to the Tyler Blain House, Lancaster, NH, one of the only homeless shelters in northern NH. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 34 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 35. To see if the Town of Carroll will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100) payable to Littleton Regional Hospital, to help offset the cost of charity care and community benefit programs that Littleton Hospital provides, such as the paramedic intercept program, “Care-A-Van” patient transport services, and community health education programs. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 35 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,650) for the Caleb Group Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver Program that serves the needs of elderly people in the community. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 36 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars ($1,797) payable to North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Inc for 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 in the fiscal year 2007 for the residents of Carroll. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 37 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) payable to CASA of NH to provide advocacy in the court system for abused and neglected children in Coos County. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 38 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 39. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the Tri County Community Action Program for such service to the Town as fuel assistance, food pantry and commodity food, and information assistance for the elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Carroll. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 39 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and turn over such monies to the Weeks Medical Center - Home Health & Hospice Services. The monies are used to provide home health care services to the residents of Carroll. Recommended by the Selectmen and by the Budget Committee.

Article 40 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) for the American Red Cross. Recommended by the Selectmen and By the Budget Committee.

Article 41 will appear as written on the official ballot.

Article 42. To see if the Town will go on record in support of effective actions by the President and the Congress to address the issue of climate change which is increasingly harmful to the environment and economy of New Hampshire and to the future well being of the people of Carroll.

These actions include:

1. Establishment of a national program requiring reductions of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions while protecting the U.S. economy.

2. Creation of a major national research initiative to foster rapid development of sustainable energy technologies thereby stimulating new jobs and investment.

In addition, the Town of Carroll encourages New Hampshire citizens to work for emission reductions within their communities, and we ask our Selectmen to consider the appointment of a voluntary energy committee to recommend local steps to save energy and reduce emissions.

The record of the vote on this article shall be transmitted to the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation, to the President of the United States, and to declared candidates for those offices. Petition Article

John Foster wanted to know if we were putting more restrictions on the Town of Carroll. Joan Karpf said no, it's just to get the government to recognize the problems of the CO2 emissions. This petition is to look at more resourceful energy. It was asked how this pertained to the town and if this pertained to campfires. Joan Karpf said there was literature how it effects the economy and the environment, it has nothing to do with campfires. Kathy Saffian objected to the political issue; she feels it’s not good for a town to do this “lobbying”. She recommended striking the next to last paragraph. A motion was made to amend the article by eliminating the paragraph in question, it was seconded, and the article was passed.

Article 42 will appear as amended on the official ballot as follows.
Amended Article 42. To see if the Town will go on record in support of effective actions by the President and the Congress to address the issue of climate change which is increasingly harmful to the environment and economy of New Hampshire and to the future well being of the people of Carroll.

These actions include:

3. Establishment of a national program requiring reductions of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions while protecting the U.S. economy.

4. Creation of a major national research initiative to foster rapid development of sustainable energy technologies thereby stimulating new jobs and investment.

The record of the vote on this article shall be transmitted to the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation, to the President of the United States, and to declared candidates for those offices. Petition Article

Article 43. Are you in favor of increasing the Board of Selectmen to 5 members?
Per RSA 41:8-b Petition Article

Article 43 will appear as written on the official ballot.



Article 44 gives our congratulation to our retiring Selectman, Billy Wright.

The deliberative session was adjourned at 10:00 PM.

The moderator stated the second session of Town Meeting will be held
March 13, 2007, at the town hall for voting by ballot.
The polls will be open from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,




Rebecca J. Pederson
Town Clerk

Town of Carroll, New Hampshire ®2024