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June 10th, 2010
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
June 7, 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 H. Quigley
Board members present: Bonnie Moroney and Mark Catalano. Chris Hancock was excused.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Acting Chairman Moroney.
Members of the public present: Bill Dowling, Linda Dowling, Jim Covey, Lisa Covey, Mike Gooden, Carmine Fabrizio, Evan Karpf, Tom Gately, Bill Smalley, Judy Cookson, John Trammell, Tadd Bailey, D. J. Garneau, Chuck Jellison, Herb McGee, Nancy Mitiguy, Andy Martel
Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Chairman Moroney 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.
Acting Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Accept the minutes for May 24, 2010, as written. Selectman Catalano seconded and the Motion was approved unanimously.
Jim Covey spoke to the Board about the railroad car (Moosilauke) and coal bin the Cog Railway has gifted to the Town. The Chamber has been working with the Cog owners for several years and they are now ready to go ahead with the plans. Mr. Covey said initially the plan was to place the pieces on State property near the Information Booth – so they would be visible from all directions of the intersection. However, in trying to finalize plans, they have learned if placement is on State property, there are a number of permits that will be required including DES for drainage and historic preservation among them. Also, because the road was built with Federal funds, construction bids would have to be according to Federal Statute, at specified Federal wages, and therefore, could not be done locally.
With these huge obstacles, the group looked at placement being more at the top of the hill, on town property. Mr. Covey said several people looked at the locations, including Wayne Presby from the Cog and Billy Rines, and separately came to the same conclusion of the best place. He said the main concern is that one of the monuments will have to be repositioned. Mr. Covey has already spoken with the Garneaus as well as other people who believe it will be easy enough to do. He said he does not want to upset people but it appears the best position is straight through the monument! He has done research and noted several locations including: to the right of the handicap access at the Town Hall; to the front and left of the Information Booth (and the manholes nearby would not be affected); further out toward the fence where the picnic tables are; or locate it with the monument already in place on that side – perhaps with the flagpole between them, as that, too, must be moved. Mr. Covey said all costs will be borne by the Chamber, which would most likely include a larger flagpole with a larger flag.
Mr. Covey said they would like to lay the track in July and place the car and coal bin in September. Therefore, they need permission from the townspeople so they can move forward with this plan. Mr. Covey went on to say the hope with this is that people will stop in town and spend money here, that it will no longer be a crossroads that travelers just pass through. The historic nature of it should only add to its value to the town. When asked if there will be fence or something around it, Mr. Covey said there will not. It is something that should be interactive, but there are many different things that can be done historically and significantly – and safely.
It will be affixed so it is safe. The Cog owners want to keep it accessible to the people. It was stated that it seems scenery will be blocked and Mr. Covey said there will be room for people to go around it and see the scenery. Evan Karpf asked which way the monument faces, i.e. which side the inscriptions are on and opined that it may be more visible – have a better opportunity to be more noticeable. Mr. Covey said it is the visual impact that they’re going for with the railway car. Selectman Catalano said he’s all for it, but he would like a chance to see just where it will be going. Selectman Moroney asked if some kind of markers could be put where things will be – so it may be visualized. Mr. Covey said he will do something, but he also prefers going up with the Board to show them and talk about it. Andy Martel asked when relocating the monument, that space be allotted for adding to it as may be necessary. Mr. Covey assured him that there is plenty of room. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Table anything further until they can look at it which will give Selectman Hancock an opportunity, also. Selectman Catalano seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
The following items were approved and signed:
Current Use Warrant – Hall
Property Tax Lien Abatement – AMC
Water Warrant – Grubby, O’Brien, Scalley, Powell, Strickland, Powell, TMC Services
Water Warrant Penalty Tax – Various
Property Tax Warrant – 1st Issue, 2010
Intent to Cut – Sophis
It was stated that the AMC lien abatement was due to the PILOT agreement made with the Town and the fact that the Town has received their check. This was in the amount of $67,500 for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009.
The total for the first issue of property taxes was noted at $2,648,880.74.
D.J. Garneau spoke about the Intent to Cut and said that it is not needed for clearing a building lot and they have already cut anything in the way for the house, garage, etc. However, the owners decided to file an Intent in case they want to cut more of their property.
Selectman Moroney spoke about the JROTC from the White Mountains Regional High School and said what a wonderful job they did in the Memorial Day Parade. She said in the past, the Town has donated $100 in thanks to them and made a Motion to: Send a check for $100 this year also. Selectman Catalano seconded and the Motion passed unanimously. Selectman Moroney then read a letter of thanks to the JROTC and made a Motion to: Sign the letter. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.
Selectman Moroney said the Board had asked Town Counsel about the Dodge Charger Police Cruiser as there has been so much wrong with it and so much money has been spent on repairs. They looked into the “Lemon Law” but municipalities are not allowed to use it. After exhausting several other avenues, they sent a letter to Chrysler Corp., who replied they would be unable to accommodate our request for repair coverage as their review of the records does not confirm that the problems were due to a manufacturer’s defect. Town Counsel recommends not pursuing further legal recourse for many reasons including what could be a tremendous cost and which would not guarantee a win. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Discontinue legal action on the Dodge Charger. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.
Budgets to date were passed to the Selectmen. It was noted that $13,074.20 has already been spent this year alone on repairs for the two police vehicles. Selectman Moroney suggested they take the week to look it over and discuss any questions they may have at the next meeting.
Under Other Business was the glass crusher which had been advertised for bid in the newspaper several weeks ago. One company expressed an interest, though not as a result of the ad, but could not get specs other than those in the ad, which was emailed to them. According to this company’s vendor when given the available specs, there is no such glass crusher with diesel or gas. They suggested a generator being hooked up to any compactor size wanted. Selectman Moroney made a Motion to: Table the glass crusher to the next meeting. Selectman Catalano seconded and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Acting Chairman Moroney made a Motion to: Adjourn the meeting. Selectman Catalano seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Acting Chairman Moroney declared the meeting ended at 7:37 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, June 14, 2010.