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Minutes of 5/20/2019
May 30th, 2019
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2019
“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 Kirsten T. Hodgdon, Secretary
Board Members present: Bonnie J. Moroney, David A. Scalley, Robert W. Gauthier, Jr.
Members of the Public present: Mike Gooden, Marc Brodeur, Imre Szauter, Jeremy Oleson, Greg Hogan, Tadd Bailey, Mike Finn, Linda Finn, Lois Pesman, Sam Geesaman
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairwoman Moroney.
Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair announced the approval and signing of the manifests.
Selectman Scalley made a Motion to: Approve the corrected minutes of April 8, 2019. Chairwoman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Selectman Scalley made a Motion to: Approve the minutes of May 6, 2019. Chairwoman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Selectman Scalley made a Motion to: Approve the minutes of May 9, 2019. Chairwoman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Imre Szauter let the Board know that last Wednesday was the first meeting of the Working Group Task Force for the new building project. The Environmental Engineers have started some of their designated work and the Architect is hoping to start on the drawings ASAP. The Task Force is currently scheduled to have weekly meetings.
Mr. Szauter also received a copy of the submission of the Northern Border Regional Commission Grant from NCIC. He stated that everything was submitted on time and we should hear back sometime in July.
Linda Finn spoke on behalf of the Garden Club. She first thanked Bonnie Moroney and Imre Szauter for talking about the Club and announced they have gone from four members to nine members. They have started the clean-up of existing locations and are wondering where else their services can be used. Linda mentioned that there are various areas that they think their services could be used but they are unsure who owns or may tend to the area(s). Chairwoman Moroney suggested that they reach out to the Chamber.
Selectman Scalley asked if they were looking for any kind of funding and Linda stated at this time, they are not. People have donated their time and flowers so they are currently all set with funds. She stated the only thing they may need is a rototiller for around the “Welcome” signs and Greg Hogan said he was willing to help with his personal rototiller.
They are also interested in any of the new gardens that may be done around the new buildings. She asked that the Board keep the Garden Club in mind. There are grants that they can apply for, up to $500, that could help with that. She also encouraged new members to join so they can continue to beautify the town, especially with the 250th anniversary coming up in 2022.
The following items was approved and signed:
Liquor License Expansion Letters – Omni Mount Washington Resort
Water Warrant – Various
Property Tax Abatement – Poisson
Excavation Tax Warrant – Brooks
Yield Tax Certification & Warrant – Warren
Yield Tax Certification – Gould; Bayroot, LLC.
Notice of Intent to Cut Wood – Pike Industries, Inc.; Eastford, LLC.
Building Committee Thank You letters
Chairwoman Moroney thanked all the Building Committee members by reading each of their names out loud and read Imre Szauter’s letter with a super big thank you to him!
Follow Up:
Gravel Pit – Brooks – Carl Brooks came to the Board to ask them to lower the amount of the requested bond from $50,000 to $30,000 on May 6, 2019. After reviewing the information, Selectmen Gauthier made a Motion to: allow Mr. Brooks to acquire a $40,000 bond versus the original $50,000 that was requested. Selectmen Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Selectmen Scalley said he would notify Carl Brooks tomorrow.
Pine Needles at the Transfer Station – Greg Hogan wanted to address the Transfer Station no longer accepting pine needles. He wanted to know what the Board thought about putting a set limit on it versus not taking them at all. He stated when they are brought in small batches, they are easier to burn than when they are in large batches, they are often damp and can’t be burned or disposed.
Chairwoman Moroney asked what the typical person brought and he said a few 5-gallon pails full. She also asked if other towns had any restrictions on them. Greg said he was unsure of most towns but he knew for sure that Berlin does not accept them. Selectman Scalley said policing could happen but would likely be too difficult. Chairwoman Moroney agreed and asked Mr. Hogan if they had received any complaints. He stated no complaints had been received other than the original one. The Board agreed that the decision is going to stand and they will re-visit it if they need to.
Other:
Selectman Scalley stated that the Board of Trustees met last week and some of the funds that were put into CD’s, allocated from other departments for the new buildings are coming due. They have asked the Board if they would like to re-invest. The Board asked the Secretary to let the Trustees know they do not want to re-invest and also asked that she get a list of which ones are coming due and the date. The Board wants to avoid taking any out pre-maturely.
Chairwoman Moroney advised that the next meeting for future of the town buildings is going to be May 22 at 7:00 p.m. They are hoping to discuss what buyers can and can’t do if the buildings sell and start working on Warrant articles for next March.
She also reminded everyone that the Memorial Day Parade will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. and welcomed everyone to attend and come to the Fire Station after for a BBQ!
Marc Brodeur asked the Board to sign the State of NH Forest Fire Warden and Deputy Warden Appointment forms.
Selectman Gauthier made a Motion to: Approve and sign the Appointment forms. Selectman Scalley seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Tadd Bailey asked for an update on Hank’s property. Selectman Scalley stated that a court date has been set for the end of June or early July.
Chairwoman Moroney asked for an update on the Grandview. Selectman Scalley said the Demo Permit was approved today and clean-up will happen this week.
Greg Hogan presented two quotes to the Board for the paving of Parker and Ledoux Road that fall within the funds from the approved Warrant article. The quotes were from Central Asphalt Paving, Co. and Blaktop, Inc. Central Asphalt Paving, Co. also included repairing an area on Route 3 in their quote.
A brief discussion ensued about quality of work and timeframe for when work could be completed. It was agreed that both companies do great work and timeframe was the same for when they could start and complete the project.
Selectman Scalley made a Motion to: Approve and sign the job estimate from Central Asphalt Paving, Co. Selectman Gauthier seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Hogan brought up that Cherry Mountain Road South and Lower Falls are currently plowed by the Town but those roads are not up to town specs. He wanted to know if we are going to continue plowing them with the recent issues with Cherry Mountain Road North and if we do stop, how do we notify the affected parties? The Selectmen will contact Legal and this will be followed up on.
Lastly Mr. Hogan brought up that a line was added to the main for Solar Springs back in 2010 and part of it runs across Mr. Michael Lepage’s property. He wanted to know if we needed to get a letter of permission allowing the Town to come onto his property to make repairs or find out if there is an easement or something in his deed. The Selectmen stated this is something they will also need to contact Legal on and will follow-up.
Chairwoman Moroney said the next Selectmen’s Meeting will be Monday, June 3, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session, per RSA 91-A-3 for Legal & Personnel at 8:05 p.m. Chairwoman Moroney, yes; Selectman Scalley, yes; Selectman Gauthier, yes.
At the close of non-public session at 9:14p.m., Selectmen Scalley moved to return to public session and seal the minutes from non-public session. Selectman Gauthier seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further discussion, Chairwoman Moroney made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Gauthier seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairwoman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 9:15 p.m.