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December 8th, 2008
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
December 1, 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 7:08 PM.
Members of the public present: Roberta McGee, Carmine Fabrizio, Ann Fabrizio, Joan Karpf, Tom Gately
Pledge of Allegiance
The board announced the approval of bills and signing of checks will be completed at the end of the meeting as Chairman Moroney had been unable to sign prior to the meeting.
Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: accept the minutes of November 24, 2008, as written. Selectman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Stan Borkowski�s report has been received and posted.
Chairman Moroney read over the Town Hall Use Application for grades three and four basketball which was actually from Whitefield Recreation. Selectman Hancock agreed that it would require a co-sponsor from Twin Mountain (as it is policy that there must be a town affiliation for its use) and the Secretary said she would contact members of the Twin Mountain Rec Committee. The Board agreed that once the application is co-signed, they will not have a problem approving it and to bring it back next week.
The Supplemental Property Tax Warrant -- $11,726.35, was approved and signed.
Chairman Moroney read a letter addressed to the Board and the Budget Committee from Nancy Mitiguy urging them to do everything possible to help keep the budget down this year, as it is proving to be a very difficult time for many people. Mrs. Moroney explained that besides fuel and electricity over which there is little to no control, there are certain other items, such as the payment for the new fire engine approved this year, which must be included. She also went on to explain one way in which they are working to keep costs down is to start a revolving account for the special police details which will allow this to become self-sustaining, and thus be removed from the budget. As discussion continued, Joan Karpf told of an energy committee workshop that she had attended and about how other towns in the state are looking to minimize costs. Among these are inspecting their buildings to see what is being used in terms of fuel and electricity. She said there are committees who might do such a survey without cost. Mrs. Karpf said if the Board would be interested in putting an energy committee together after the Holidays, she knows of people who would be interested in being on one. She said it would be good to show the Town is taking the initiative with its energy costs. She also offered to look into the different information available and to bring it to a future meeting. The Board accepted Mrs. Karpf�s offer with appreciation. Chairman Moroney noted that both she and Selectman Hancock have fulltime jobs, and the Budget Committee are all volunteers, many with fulltime jobs. So while they understand the need to be vigilant and up-to-date on trends, etc., time becomes an issue.
A brief discussion of the public hearing for the budget took place and it was noted that last year�s was on January 9. It was announced that warrant articles must be given to the Selectmen by January 13, and Chairman Moroney asked that Town Departments submit theirs by December 15, to give the Board time to go over them. Chairman Moroney explained she had spoken with Barbara Reid of DRA about writing the new revolving account to be started this year and the rolling over of funds in the Highway budget.
Chairman Moroney announced the next meeting for the Building Committee is Thursday, the 4th, at 5 p.m. They are getting ready to choose the design and must do this so they can begin pursing a bond for the building. The Committee is also looking for any grants that might be available.
Discussion continued about the warrant article for the Transfer Station and the use of Special Revenue funds. Mr. Dowling included the payment for cardboard and aluminum cans in that for tipping and trucking fees. The Board feels it should be a separate article as they believe it is for a different purpose. They have requested that this be looked into.
The Secretary reported that Stiles Fuel quoted a lock-in price of $2.339 per gallon today. It is still a fluctuating market, but the Board considered this quite good and wondered if it would be worth losing it for the possibility of a few cents. This compares to last year�s lock-in price of $2.459 per gallon. Chairman Moroney made a Motion: That we lock in the price of $2.339 per gallon until April 15. Selectman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Moroney read a letter from the Department of the Interior regarding the PILOT agreement and that they have sent an additional $13,598 in emergency funds. This matches the payment they already made for federal property in the Town of Carroll.
Joan Karpf presented a warrant article to allow the Conservation Commission to retain any unspent funds and to put it in the Commissions special savings account. They have done this for the last several years and the Selectmen have approved it. Chairman Moroney thanked her and said this will be added with the others and the Board will vote on all at the same time.
As there was no further business, Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 7:50 p.m.