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Minutes of 07/13/2009

July 17th, 2009

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2009

"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: Chris Hancock, Bonnie Moroney. Ken Mills excused.

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Chairman Hancock.

Members of the public present: Mike Gooden, Bill Smalley, Roberta McGee, Carmine Fabrizio, Joan Karpf, Leslie Bergum, Jeremy Oleson, John Trammell, Tom Gately

Pledge of Allegiance

The board announced the approval of bills and signing of checks.

Chairman Hancock made a Motion to: Accept the minutes for June 29, 2009 as written. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Stan Borkowski’s report was received and posted.

The following item was approved and signed prior to the meeting:

Tax Abatement Denial – Robie

The following items were approved and signed:

Property Tax Abatements – Hogan (Police Station)
Property Use Permit Application – Recreation Committee for Home Depot (7/19), with
Conditions ; Recreation Committee, Community Pride Day, September 12
DRA – Form that the Town will not be using Form PA-28 (Inventory of Taxable
Property)

Selectman Moroney asked that Lori Hogan be requested to come to the next meeting to work on a proposal for another agreement for the Police Station as the current one will expire next year.

As there was no new business, Chairman Hancock adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. and moved to go into Non-Public Session for personnel and town aid.
At this point, Jay Ouellette arrived at the meeting. He had requested to be on the agenda and it was missed, for which the Secretary apologized profusely. Chairman Hancock declared the meeting re-opened at 7:12 p.m.

Jay Ouellette came on behalf of the Carroll Economic Development Corporation. He explained for the past ten years or so, they have been waiting for the deed for the property from the Town. Periodically over the years he has requested this and still has not received it. He said it is at no cost to the Town and wondered why it had never been completed. It was noted that the Select Board had requested information including minutes of their meetings, which they have still not received. Mr. Ouellette said it was legally binding and all the requests were irrelevant. Selectman Moroney said she had previously specifically asked about becoming members, and not received information even on that. Mr. Ouellette said that currently it is only himself and Steve Messina and they would welcome other/new members.

Mr. Ouellette gave a brief history of the CEDC and that they had been scheduled to get grant money several years ago, but it didn’t come through. He said the current economic situation isn’t great but they must be ready for tenants if they get any. He said a former town counsel had said if this was voted in there was no way the land can go back to the Town, it would have to be given to another non-profit organization. He reiterated that it’s the Town’s responsibility to turn the land over, and it’s to the Town’s benefit to do something with it. He stated he felt they’ve been stonewalled for a long time. He also questioned when things were voted on the Board usually acted within a short period of time, but this vote hasn’t been acted on very quickly. It was pointed out that there have been several Boards during the time, and this Board can’t answer for any of the others.

Mr. Ouellette assured that the voters will make the decision as to what is allowed in; that the CEDC has no control over who it might be. A new prospect will be told they need to go before the Town – Selectmen, Planning Board or ZBA, as may be appropriate. He stated further that the CEDC promotes and tries to encourage business. They have run into problems with the economy and gas prices as well as being unknown. However, many places now know about it and marketing to get industry into town continues. He said he wants to see this get to the next level and they need the deed. The Board agreed to contact Town Counsel and go from there.

Roberta McGee said she didn’t know anything about the CEDC. This prompted the Board to also question how many more people are not aware of it. They said it is CEDC responsibility to get people interested. Mr. Ouellette noted that people donated money to become members and that the Hotel provided a matching amount. Mr. Ouellette said it was 1998 or 1999 that it was voted on. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Send the Warrant Article to the lawyer and find out what has to be done. Chairman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Moroney reminded Mr. Ouellette that she does a newsletter at least four times a year and suggested that he write something to be put in the next one for fall.

As there was no further business, Chairman Hancock declared the meeting ended at 7:43 p.m. and moved to go into Non-Public Session for personnel and town aid. The Board was polled and went into Non-Public Session.

At the close of Non-Public Session, Selectman Moroney moved to return to public session. Chairman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hancock made a Motion to: Seal the minutes from Non-Public Session. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further discussion, Chairman Hancock made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hancock declared the meeting ended at 8:10 p.m.