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Minutes of 1/6/2020

January 13th, 2020

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2020

“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
Board Members present: Bonnie Moroney, David A. Scalley, Robert Gauthier Jr.

Members of the Public present: Greg Hogan, John Warren, Chris Pappas, Tadd Bailey, Jeremy Oleson, Tom McCorkhill

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chairwoman Moroney.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairwoman Moroney announced the approval of bills and signing of manifests.

Selectman Gauthier made a motion to approve the minutes of 12/30/2019. Chairwoman Moroney seconded and the motion passed.

The Secretary advised the Board that John Tuttle of TW Designs was requesting a letter of recommendation for his work with the building project. Selectmen Gauthier made a motion in favor of the letter of reference and giving the Chair authority to sign. Chairwoman Moroney seconded and the motion passed.

The Board was presented with a representation letter for the law office of Drummond Woodsum. This letter would engage their services, specifically that of Attorney Steven Whitley. The Town has used Whitley’s services in the past and agreed in a prior meeting to follow him to his new office. Selectman Gauthier made a motion to sign the letter. Chairwoman Moroney seconded and the motion passed.

At 6:09, Selectman Scalley joined the meeting.

The Board addressed budget lines for asbestos removal for the Town Hall and asbestos removal and demolition of the building on Route 3. The Board addressed the matter by deciding to add a line for $45,000 for asbestos removal and demolition of the Route 3 building. They also decided to add a line for $15,000 for the asbestos removal at the Town Hall.

The Board reviewed a warrant article request from the North Country Vets Association in the amount of $500.00. Chairwoman Moroney made a motion to approve the article. Selectman Scalley seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Scalley stated he attended a meeting of the Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Committee. He said there were only about 3 members there and told the Board that if we as a Town think the Committee is important, we should try to send a representative to the meetings. After a brief discussion, Chairwoman Moroney said she would be willing to go to a meeting and find out more about it.

The Secretary was given information that the warrant article for a lease-purchase of a fire truck may require a bond hearing. She hadn’t had time to get a definitive answer and advised the Board that the deadline to post a bond hearing would be fast approaching. She requested the Board come up with some dates to meet the deadlines. The Board agreed that if a bond was required, to advertise in the paper as soon as possible and hold a Bond Hearing on January 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Follow Up –

Echo Lake – nothing new

Small Version Bldg Permit – tabled

Razing Bldg Rte 3 – nothing new

PD S.O.P. updates – Selectman Scalley still reviewing.

The Board asked Greg Hogan if there needed to be a budget change due to the notification in tipping fees. Greg said he looked at the numbers and it would be an increase of $202 from the previous year. He said that could be absorbed by the budget and didn’t need an increase.

The Secretary received an email from Allan Clark advising the Board that NCIC has done work on the Town’s behalf for the Tillotson Grant intended for the community room and will be charging for their time. Clark reminded the Board that the work done already could be used by the library. Selectman Scalley left the room and requested the Librarian, Tom McCorkhill, to attend the meeting.

Selectman Scalley asked McCorkhill who was working on the grant for the library. McCorkhill advised that Bill Emerson was working on the grant. Selectman Scalley advised McCorkhill of the content of the email. Chairwoman Moroney said this is probably best handled if Emerson gets in touch with Clark to get the NCIC contact information so the effort isn’t wasted. Selectman Scalley said he’d contact Emerson the following day.

Selectman Scalley asked the Board if they should re-think last week’s decision and if they were jeopardizing $15,000 for use in the community room. A very brief discussion was held and decided to leave things alone.

Chairwoman Moroney said after the Select Board’s meeting January 13th, she’d like to revert back to meeting every other week. The way that would fall would also miss February 3rd which is the School Deliberative Session and she’d like to attend. The Board members agreed.

Bob Carey, one of the Town’s Attorneys, offered to come to a meeting as a “meet and greet.” The Selectmen said they’d like to request that he come to the meeting on January 27th.

Greg Hogan spoke that in case some people wondered why the sidewalks weren’t completely cleared on Friday, the machine picked up a 10-15 lb. piece of steel. At first, Hogan thought the machine was broken but once having the time to look at it, an adjustment took care of it. Hogan said he feels this is a very well-built machine.

The next meeting will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

At 6:53 p.m. Chairwoman Moroney made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 for any of the legal reasons listed under the statute. There were no matters to be heard. With no further business, Selectman Scalley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Gauthier seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairwoman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 6:54 p.m.