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October 10th, 2005
CARROLL BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7pm. The board began with approval and signing of bills and checks. Selectmen Strasser made a motion to approve the minutes from 10/17/2005 as corrected, which was seconded by Selectman Wright. The motion passed unanimously.
Individuals Present: Roberta McGee, Eleanor Brauns, Susan Kraabel, Thomas Gately, William Rines, Ed Bousquin, Carmine and Ann Fabrigio, John Burt, Doug Bews, Ron Brown, and Ben Jellison.
Approval of Warrant Articles Recommended to the Selectmen for 2006: The selectmen reviewed the recommended warrant articles. Below are notes on the specific articles discussed, see attached for entirety.
Purchase of New Ambulance: After discussion on this proposal, Chairman Ouellette made a motion to defer this decision to Jeff Duncan, which was seconded and passed unanimously.
New Town Safety Complex: The board discussed the need for an architectural design, which these monies would fund. According to Selectmen Strasser and Ouellette, these funds have already been put aside for this project.
Addition to Fire Station for New Ambulance: This will be funded from the Capital Building Fund Reserve. The board agreed to hold on this warrant until it receives the recommendation of the budget committee.
Transfer Station: There were no questions raised by the board on this warrant article.
Town Administrator: The board said that the funding for this position would be included in the next year’s budget. Chairman Ouellette made a motion to include benefits, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The board passed the motion unanimously.
$250 to Red Cross: There were no questions regarding this warrant article.
$2000 to Coalition Communities in Portsmouth: There were no questions regarding this warrant article.
$490 to Budget Committee: There were no question regarding this warrant article
$10,000 to be placed in the Landfill Capital Reserve Fund: This was withdrawn for the time being.
See whether the Town will vote to establish the Twin Mountain System Board of Commissioners: There were no problems with this proposed article.
Chairman Ouellette made a motion to accept the warrant articles as a package, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The motion passed unanimously.
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Receipt of Bid from Commerford, Nieder, and Perkins from Penacook, NH for Assessing Services: Selectman Strasser had met with Phil Balquel, however the bid is not prepared yet.
Receive Bid from Cartographic Services: Since there was nothing mentioned regarding overlays, Chairman Ouellette made a motion to table until the cost of including overlays was determined, this was seconded by Selectman Wright. The motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW OF LETTER FROM NHDMV REGARDING JD’S REPOT DEPOT: Chairman Ouellette said that he would like to first contact the Registry before making a decision.
INTENT TO CUT FORM: The start date for this project was 10/25. Chairman Ouellette made motion to sign, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The motion passed unanimously, and the board signed the permit.
BEECHERS PULPIT LETTER: Selectman Wright brought up the fact that this site could be located on National Forest. Chairman Ouellette made a motion to table the issue until this was determined, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The motion passed unanimously.
LETTER OF RECOGNITION TO VICKI BRODEUR: The letter was read into the record, and Chairman Ouellette made a motion to sign the letter, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The motion passed unanimously and the board signed the letter.
NEW BUSINESS
WATER TAPPING REQUEST: Billy Rines brought up a request to withdraw water off of Sugarloaf Road for a property being developed. He has not problem with it and has requested the owner to bring the water up between the two lots. Chairman Ouellette moved to accept, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The motion passed unanimously.
WATERLINE NEAR MOOSELAND GRILLE: Billy Rines brought up the need for funds for work on the water line near Mooseland Grille, which has been needed for some time. Selectman Strasser made a motion to approve the project and have the work done, which was seconded, the motion passed unanimously
AIR COMPRESSOR FOR HIGHWAY: Billy Rines brought a request to purchase a new compressor by transferring $11740.76 from the Highway Helper II fund and into Equipment. Selectman Strasser moved to approve the purchase, which was seconded by Chairman Ouellette. The motion passed unanimously.
Ron Brown, a citizen, spoke regarding the Article 15 proceedings and expressed concern over what has happened. He stated that the committee should be reviewed, and that if Mr. Strasser feels that he can be effective…amp;quot;then he should remain on the committee. Otherwise, he should step down. In response, Mr. Strasser said that the committee used proper negotiation tactics during the proceedings. He gave a history of other towns’ behavior during that time, and in particular stressed that the motion passed in the general vote but failed in the town by town voting.
A letter was presented regarding the town’s Grant Reimbursement for the Transfer Station.
A letter was presented to the board regarding the Statewide Enhanced Education Tax for the 2005 year. According to Selectman Strasser, this will make the cost per student radically increase.
A letter from NH Employment Security was presented that showed the town’s listed information on the web site. As there were some discrepancies, Secretary Straw will call to update the information.
Chairman Ouellette made a motion to go into executive session, which was seconded by Selectman Strasser. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Ouellette made a motion to close executive session, which was seconded and passed. A motion was made to reopen the public session and seal the minutes from the executive session, which was seconded and passed unanimously. Chairman Ouellette made a motion to adjourn for the evening, the motion was seconded by Selectman Strasser and passed unanimously.
A motion was made to adjourn for the evening, which was seconded, and passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsay Straw
Secretary to the Selectmen