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Minutes of 03/19/2007
March 21st, 2007
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2007
"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 Susan Kraabel, Secretary.
Board members present: Allen Strasser, Bonnie Moroney, Rena Vecchio
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Members of the public present: Roberta McGee, Eleanor Brauns, Evan Karpf, Mike Gooden, Tom Gately, Ann Fabrizio, Carmine Fabrizio, Bill Dowling, Linda Dowling, John Trammell, Dale Shakespeare, Billy Rines, Claire Gritzer, Edith Tucker, Margriet Groffen, Mike Matz, John Foster, Ben Jellison, Melissa Clark, Tadd Bailey, Joyce Charrette, Bill Smalley, Mollie White
The board announced that Mac McQueeney had sworn in Rena Vecchio as a new member of the Board of Selectmen prior to the recount of Article 32 which was passed 128-126.
The board announced the approval of bills and signing of checks.
Selectman Strasser moved to approve the minutes of 03/12/2007. Selectman Moroney seconded the motion, and it was passed. Selectman Vecchio did not vote, as she had not been a member of the board on March 12th.
Selectman Vecchio made a motion to name Bonnie Moroney as Chairman of the Select Board for the year. Selectman Moroney seconded the motion. It was passed 2-1, Selectman Strasser voting no.
The report from Stan Borkowski is posted on the bulletin board.
Selectman Strasser stated that as some of the previous meetings had gotten out of hand with personal disagreements being aired, he felt some procedures should be put in place for future meetings. He read a suggested list of nine rules, including the use of Roberts Rules for all meetings, and a statement that if rules were not followed, a person would be declared out of order and asked to be seated. Selectman Strasser moved to adopt these procedures, Selectman Vecchio seconded, and then said she’d like to discuss the motion. She would like to make some changes, but was not prepared to name them all tonight, but felt that in some cases a person should be asked to leave the meeting rather than just be seated. She said she’d like to talk to John Trammell about this. Selectman Strasser moved to table the motion until next week. Chairman Moroney seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
As a result of Article 23 passing on March 13, John Foster came with paperwork to submit to our attorney for the purpose of having a deed prepared for the passage of Riverside Drive land from the town to John and Donna Foster. Selectman Strasser thought it would be a quitclaim deed, and that it should specify the town’s right to access its water line, and also access to the house on the lot next door to the store. Mr. Foster reiterated that he would pay legal fees, and if such fees were less than $1,000, the town would receive an amount to bring Mr. Foster’s total cost to $1,000. He also urged the board or the attorney to call him with any questions.
Chairman Moroney next read the list of town officers and committees for 2007 (copy attached). Selectman Strasser asked to replace Bill Wright as the selectmen’s representative on the Planning Board, and a motion was made and approved to appoint him to that board. A motion was also made and approved to appoint Chairman Moroney as the Welfare Officer. The list will be changed to reflect Linda Dowling’s resignation from the Budget Committee. Mac McQueeney, the Moderator, is responsible for the 3 year appointments to the committee, and is looking for someone new. Evan Karpf announced that the Planning Board is looking for alternate members. Chairman Moroney moved to accept the list as corrected, Selectman Strasser seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
A warrant for Current Use Tax Penalty for Palmer and Fontaine was approved and signed.
Signature cards for the various accounts at Laconia Savings Bank were signed by the selectmen. Each check will be signed by the Treasurer and two selectmen.
John Trammell came to inform the board of problems they’ve had with the police department facility. Two weeks ago, the fire alarm went off because of water coming in through the roof. Last week water coming off the hill came through the back wall, and fortunately ran toward the bathroom drain. Billy Rines created a temporary diversion of water in the back. Sunday water built up in the ceiling tiles, and then poured through. Chief Trammell reported that Monday morning the ceiling tiles collapsed, one of them narrowly missing a visitor when it fell. He presented pictures from earlier in the day, and said there is a mold problem, and lots of evidence of mice in the ceiling area. The health issues were discussed, and a motion was made and approved to have Dr. Karpf inspect the station on Tuesday, with the possibility of having to move brought up. Selectman Strasser said we can, if necessary, hold a special town meeting to deal with a solution for new quarters. Renting an office trailer was mentioned, and also that Gorham had purchased a trailer that may be available, and it has been outfitted for police use. The secretary will contact the insurance company, and Chief Trammell will call Gorham.
Mollie White reported that she had completed an application for Coos County Incentive Funds, and would be submitting it this week. They are asking for a grant for $5,000 for activities of the Youth Leadership Program for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. They are looking to set up a challenge course, science star lab, and service learning project as well as fund 5 scholarships for at-risk children. The Recreation Program has participants from Twin Mountain, Whitefield, and Jefferson. Selectman Vecchio asked whether we had ever turned anyone away because of lack of funds, and was told no one in town had been. Selectman Strasser suggested the secretary write a cover letter for the application, and also a thank you to Sue Collins for her help in getting additional funds from the county for ambulance coverage.
Chairman Moroney stated she is working on a Spring Newsletter and would welcome contributions and suggestions. She also reminded people about the party for Bill Wright on Saturday March 24.
Discussion of salary increases started with Selectman Strasser saying that in accordance with the fair labor standards, we must prepare notices for each employee stating the salary increase and effective date. A copy will be placed in each employee’s personnel file. Raises this year will be effective March 11, with retro pay being given back to this date. Selectman Vecchio suggested that for next year, we establish April 1 as the starting date for raises. This will need a vote by the selectmen.
Salaries will be as follows:
Karen Horsch: $330/mo.
Becki Pederson: $576.92/wk.
Michelle Fuller: $10/hr./part time
Susan Kraabel: $15/hr./40 hrs.
Maryclare Quigley: $12.60/hr./35 hrs.
Bill Smalley: $21/hr./43 hrs. for OT
Rick Brown: $19/hr./43 hrs. for OT
Tadd Bailey: $17/hr./43 hrs. for OT
Jeff Duncan: $18.93/hr./53 hrs. for OT
Volunteer Firemen/Ambulance: $8.40/hr.
Billy Rines: $18.12/hr./40 hrs.
Scott Sonia: $13.81/hr./40 hrs.
Greg Hogan: $13.13/hr./40 hrs.
Bill Dowling: $13.39/hr./40 hrs.
John McGee: $10.97/hr./part time
Mike Meglin: $11.45/hr./part time
Eleanor Mason: $10.50/hr./part time
Police Special Officers: $13/hr./part time
Chairman Moroney moved to approve the salary rates, to make them effective March 11, and have the secretary sign the notices to each employee. Selectman Strasser seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Selectman Strasser noted that because of a few academy classes being cancelled, John Trammell’s certification has been delayed a few weeks. Since the delay is no fault of Chief Trammell, Selectman Strasser felt we should increase his salary to the $50,000 contracted for the end of his certification process. Chairman Moroney moved to increase the salary as of April 1, 2007. Selectman Strasser seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
Billy Rines presented a quote from Gensamer Electric to replace the kitchen lights. They will be panel lights with 4 tubes per panel, 2 panels for each existing light. Materials and labor to be $1,349. Chairman Moroney moved to accept the quote, Selectman Strasser seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
At 8:30 PM, as there was no additional business, Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended, and moved to go into executive session regarding personnel. This was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The board was polled, and went into executive session.
At the close of executive session, Chairman Moroney made a motion to return to public session and seal the minutes from executive session; Selectman Strasser seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting ended at 9:00 PM.