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Minutes of 03/08/2010

March 11th, 2010

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2010

"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.

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

Members of the public present: Roberta McGee, Carmine Fabrizio, Ann Fabrizio, Bill Dowling, Linda Dowling, Tom Gately, John Trammell, Mike Gooden, Bill Rines, Frank Maturo, Bill Smalley, Evan Karpf, Joan Karpf, Mark Catalano, Kathy Saffian, “Ike” Ikasalo

Pledge of Allegiance

Linda Dowling was in attendance with video equipment and Chairman Hancock read the following statement: “This meeting is being taped by a private citizen. It is not done under the auspices of the town and is not an official record of the town.”

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

Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the minutes for March 1, 2010 as written. Bill Dowling said there was a correction on page 2 where pay adjustments were mentioned and that merit raises were also mentioned. Selectman Moroney said she had read an email from Chairman Hancock relating to the adjustment as he was unable to be here. In it he wrote that he would like to see raises being given on merit. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Amend the minutes to reflect Chairman Hancock’s email. Selectman Mills seconded and it passed. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the amended minutes. Selectman Mills seconded and the Motion passed. Chairman Hancock abstained as he did not attend the meeting.
It was noted that merit pay is not in effect currently, it is only a consideration.

Stan Borkowski’s report was received and posted.

Selectman Mills spoke regarding RSA’s governing election signs and materials. He had one sign which he hung on the fence by the Information Booth, which is town/public property. Evan Karpf called the office of the Secretary of State on March 3, and brought to Selectman Mills’ attention that it is illegal to put political signs on town/public property, so Selectman Mills removed his sign. He said he thought Mark Catalano would have received the same information but apparently he did not and a few of his signs were removed during the day. Mr. Mills summarized the two RSA’s (attached).

Selectman Moroney made a Motion that: Once a candidate is approved to run for office, upon signing up for office, that he or she be handed copies of the RSA’s which will help them to know what they are and are not allowed to do. Chairman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

The Board received a letter in February from the United States Board on Geographic Names regarding the request they had received about changing the name of Mount Clay to Mount Reagan and they were looking support and acceptance from the Town of Carroll as the mountain is located in this town. The Board decided at that time, to post the information for public input and said they would respond at this meeting. Chairman Hancock said he had a few people tell him they thought it was a good idea. Selectman Mills said he also had good reaction to it. Chairman Hancock made a Motion to: Sign the document for the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to support the change from Mount Clay to Mount Reagan. Selectman Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously. General consensus in the room also reiterated that it was a good idea.

The following items were approved and signed:

Town Hall Use Permit Application – NH Dept. of Health and Human Services
Veteran’s Exemption – Andrew Martel
E 9-1-1 Liaison Appointment Form

Discussion of the agenda followed. It was stated that the Board will formalize an agenda policy so everyone may be made aware of it as was brought up at the previous meeting. There had been discussions in the past regarding a timeframe for people to be put on the agenda if they wish to speak. A major issue has been when people bring information to the Board meeting and the Selectmen have not had ample opportunity to read it or research it prior to the meeting and thus are unable to respond to it. Chairman Hancock said he would be in favor of allowing questions at the end of the meeting as he doesn’t want the Board to be unapproachable, however, it must be known that they cannot guarantee answers. The amount of time people speak is also an issue, as some just go on and on, therefore, there will be a maximum time, undetermined at this point, though 15 minutes was mentioned. It was also stated that a reason time for public discussion had been dropped was because there appeared to be more and more personal attacks and the Board felt it was not fair to anyone, and the meetings should not be digressing to that. It was noted that other boards don’t have a problem with discussion – people are asked to make valid points, not to just reiterate what someone else has already said. Discussion of respect and courtesy briefly ensued as well as establishing boundaries and structuring a policy that would incorporate all. Selectman Mills made a Motion to: Table a decision until the next meeting. Chairman Hancock seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Selectman Moroney said she would start working on something based on this discussion to bring to the next meeting.

Chairman Hancock read a letter which Evan Karpf gave to the Board that he received from North Country Council regarding the Comprehensive Improvement Plan. Dr. Karpf noted there is an expiration date of June, 2010, so it is important that we are prompt in getting any information requested by NCC. He also stated it would require the cooperation of the office to get this material.

Bill Dowling said if the hours at the Transfer Station change as a result of the vote, he’ll make up a sheet with the new hours for distribution. He also stated the house will not change for a month or so to give people a chance to know and get used to them. It was reiterated that if they pass, the effective date will not be immediate.

As there was no further business, Chairman Hancock moved to go into Non-Public Session for Personnel Matters and Town Aid at 7:38 p.m. The Board was polled and went into Non-Public Session.

At the close of Non-Public Session, Chairman Hancock moved to return to Public Session and seal the minutes from Non-Public Session. Selectman Mills 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 9:50 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, March 15, 2010.

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