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Minutes of 01/02/2008

January 5th, 2008

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 2, 2008
"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: Bonnie Moroney, Allen Strasser, Rena Vecchio

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

Members of the public present: Harold Garneau, Mike Gooden

Pledge of Allegiance

The board announced the approval of bills and signing of checks had been done on Sunday.

Chairman Moroney moved to accept the minutes of December 17, 2007, as written. Selectman Vecchio seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Stan Borkowski’s report has not yet been received.

Chairman Moroney read the warrant article for bridge funding in 2008. The 2008 construction costs will be $945,000 with up to $748,000 reimbursed by the state. The $197,000 2008 expense will come from three sources. $24,000 will be from design cost reimbursement from the state, $22,000 from the Bridge Fund Capital Reserve Fund, $106,000 from unreserved fund balance, and $45,000 from new taxation. Harold Garneau mentioned he is seeking a $30,000 grant for this project, but even though he is confident we will get it, we can’t use this money as part of the warrant article. He also said that he hopes to get grant money through the snowmobile club for relocation of the old bridge to Little River. Chairman Moroney moved to approve the warrant article as written, Selectman Strasser seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.

A warrant article for several amounts of money to be put in capital reserve was read as follows:

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
Landfill Closure CRF $10,000

It was noted that two of these items had been raised at the deliberative sessions last year, and Selectman Strasser felt the $25,000 for the Emergency Van was too high. He suggested lowering it to $15,000, but the others wanted it at $20,000. It was then suggested that we add $10,000 to the Road Improvements CRF. After some discussion as to whether there should be separate warrant articles for each item, it was decided to leave them together this year. Chairman Moroney moved to reduce the amount for the Emergency Van CRF to $20,000, add the $10,000 for the Road Improvements CRF and approve the article as amended. Selectman Strasser seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. Selectman Strasser moved to write a warrant article to follow this one asking if people want all these items as individual articles in 2009. Selectman Vecchio seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.

A warrant article for a town manager was read next. This asks voters to appropriate $81,899 for salary and benefits under RSA 37:5 and RSA 37:6. Selectman Strasser said he doesn’t want to support the position right now – he’d rather address building issues now and deal with new staff at a later date. Selectman Vecchio stated that the town needs daily management now, plus someone who knows things like grants and how to write them, and can deal with all the important issues in town these days. Selectman Strasser said the most important thing for him this year is getting the bridge funding passed, and second is getting the budget in line so it passes. It was pointed out that the budget increased 2% from 2005 to 2006, 12% from 2006 to 2007, and the selectmen’s budget as it went to the Budget Committee called for a 14% increase in 2008. After some discussion, he agreed that if the Budget Committee came forth with a number including this proposed warrant article that was less than a 6% increase over 2007, he would support the article for a town manager. The article was tabled until January 7th. In the meantime we will determine whether it’s necessary to write an article voting to change type of government if we hire town manager.

An article to appropriate $43,000 to hire a new fulltime EMT/Firefighter was read. This amount includes salary and benefits for three quarters of 2008, given that hiring would not take place immediately. This position will allow the fire station to have daytime coverage of at least one person 7 days per week. Chairman Moroney moved to approve the warrant article, Selectman Strasser seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.

A warrant article for $2,000 for the Coalition Communities was read. It was pointed out that there is a move to go back to donor towns again and that would put Carroll at a disadvantage. It was suggested that wording be added to the article to show that Coalition Communities had already saved Carroll over $200,000 per year for the past three years. Chairman Moroney moved to approve the amended article, Selectman Vecchio seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.

A petition warrant article for support of the Chamber of Commerce was read next. This article asks for $8,000, and states that it will be null and void if line item funding for the Chamber for the same amount or greater in the budget is approved. Chairman Moroney moved to approve the warrant article, Selectman Strasser seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.

The following items were approved and signed.

Certificate of Occupancy – Alpine Club
Property Tax Abatement – Sampson
Property Tax Abatement – Weekes, Lawless, Jr., Twin Village Plaza, Pike Industries
Property Tax Warrant – Twin Village Plaza
Water Warrant – Moore
911 Mapping Letter

Chairman Moroney made a motion to have Karen Horsch call Laconia Savings Bank to pay off the Tax Anticipation Note taken out in December. Selectman Vecchio seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. The subject of switching banks was tabled.

Chairman Moroney moved to table discussion action items. Selectman Vecchio seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.

Chairman Moroney said since the evening Leo Scales had come to the board about trees planted by Mike Lynch within the easement for Old Straw/Roxmere Road, some research has been done on the history of the road. There has been some discussion of who actually owns the road, and before any action is taken by the town, more research will be done.

Selectman Strasser noted that there will be presentations made to the public with regard to the replacement of the Old Town Bridge. There will be one at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday, January 7, at 9:30 AM. This will be at the Mt. Washington Hotel. A second presentation will be made at the Budget Committee Public Hearing at the town hall, Wednesday, January 9, at 6 PM.

At 8:40 PM, as there was no additional business, Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended, and moved to go into executive session regarding legal matters and town aid. This was seconded by Selectman Vecchio. 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 Vecchio seconded and the motion passed unanimously


Action Items:

Response letter to Bretton Woods land offer
Industrial Park land use - CEDC
Chamberlain property
Paquette Circle house
Website
Bank change/PDIP
Highway Shed
Warrant article – town manager
Hwy/Water Capital reserve money –how long there?
Policy/Procedures Manual
Management Discussion Letter
Warrant article -, CIP
Old Straw Rd./Mike Lynch Letter
Town Mgr form of government