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Minutes of 11/24/2008
November 25th, 2008
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
November 24, 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 Maryclare Quigley, Secretary
Board members present: Bonnie Moroney, Christopher Hancock
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM.
Members of the public present: Roberta McGee, Tom Gately, Bill Rines, Mike Gooden
Pledge of Allegiance
The board announced the approval of bills and signing of checks.
Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: accept the minutes of November 17, 2008, as written. Selectman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Stan Borkowski’s report was not received.
Chairman Moroney read the Police Department monthly activity report. It noted that arrests were double what they were during the same period a year ago; and also that accidents, while not doubled, are up substantially. The Department is trying to decrease these numbers by stepping up enforcement on certain nights. Vehicles require some minor repair, but are otherwise running fine at this time. Sgt. Smalley attended a school at Sig Sauer Academy and will now be able to perform routine maintenance on the department’s firearms.
The following items were approved and signed:
Water Warrant – Saffian (Pizza Pub); Brown
Property Tax Warrant – Second Issue
Tax Rate Acceptance and Oath – DRA These are that the Town accepts the tax rate as
Calculated by DRA; and that the information used is true to the best of their knowledge
Warranty paperwork for (new) vehicular bridge – from Columbus Galvanizing
Hoyle, Tanner Certificate of Substantial Completion
Status Inquiry from NAS Surety Group regarding the bond for the new bridge – (The bond
holder for Bayview Construction Corp.)
Town Hall Use Permit – Gillery
Certificate of Occupancy – Cedrone
Final Payment for Bayview Construction Corp., $134,570.60
Bill Rines spoke about the completion of the bridge regarding striping and the stop sign. Striping will be done by the Town in the spring when the weather is better, at which time marking the surface approaching the end of the bridge will also be done, as recommended by the State. The State advised they will install the stop sign.
Several weeks ago, Bill Dowling came to the Selectmen’s meeting and asked for approval to split his revenue from the sale of cardboard with those who bring him 40,000 pounds or more. Mr. Dowling said the money would come from the landfill special revenue account. It has since come to the Board’s attention that spending any money from a special revenue account must be presented in a warrant article and voted on by the legislative body as the Selectmen do not have the authority to spend this money. The Selectmen asked the Secretary to notify Mr. Dowling of this.
The Highway Department received a bid for a salt shed from Savona Construction, LLC, of $48,432. This will be filed with two previously received which were considered quite high. It was undecided as to where they will go from here. Tom Gately asked about steel buildings and was told they had looked into these a year or so ago and they were extremely expensive.
The warrant article regarding the land exchange with the Town petitioned by Curtis and Beckie Pike was presented. This will be forwarded to Town Counsel.
The Board was asked to approve a line of credit increase to $700,000 (currently at $450,000) in anticipation of receiving property taxes. The Town has several obligations to meet including the County tax payment of $1,398,440. Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Increase the line of credit to $700,000. Selectman Hancock seconded and it passed unanimously.
Selectman Hancock said he had received a phone call from Jay Ouellette inquiring about the deed for the industrial park being signed over to the committee. He said it is his understanding that the property was voted on for this purpose. It was general consensus that the time is not right to revive this project. Chairman Moroney noted that she had tried to look into this sometime ago as it hasn’t been active in many years. The Board had requested information regarding plans for it several months ago, as they wanted to consider having the land revert back to the Town. A brief discussion took place regarding the corporation that controls this land. It was suggested that perhaps a warrant article should be put in to dissolve the corporation. Someone else wondered if there is still a corporation as meetings are not held, nor does there seem to be any other activity by it.
In Other Business, Roberta McGee told the Board that Eleanor Brauns had paid a number of times in the past for “Mo the Clown” to entertain the children of Town. Mrs. McGee has been contacted by “Mo” who would like to put on a show for the children, at no charge, in memory of Mrs. Brauns. It was suggested that she contact the Rec Committee, and particularly Jenn Hancock, who has been arranging the special holiday parties. Mrs. McGee said she would. The Selectmen expressed their appreciation for the generosity of “Mo.”
Bill Rines advised the Selectmen that he needs to purchase new tires for the dump truck, and the reason he mentioned it is because it will overspend his line item. He discussed various lines he might use. Chairman Moroney made a Motion that: Mr. Rines buy the tires and charge them to another line. Selectman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion then turned to oil. Prices continue to be checked and Selectmen are looking to lock-in soon. It was noted the new auxiliary boiler has been installed in the Town Hall. This will heat the offices, library and kitchen/meeting room, allowing the big boiler to be kept only high enough to keep the gym from freezing. As a result, a substantial savings in oil usage should be realized.
As there was no further business, Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at
8:25 p.m. and moved to go into Executive Session for town aid. 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 Hancock seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 8:55 p.m.