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Minutes of 1/09/2012 APPROVED

January 24th, 2012

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2012
APPROVED 1/23/2012
"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: Mark Catalano, Bonnie Moroney, Bill Dowling

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

Members of the public present: Greg Hogan, Roberta McGee, Ike Ikasalo, Andy Martel, Chris Pappas, Mike Gooden, John Trammell, Scott Sonia, Bill Smalley

Pledge of Allegiance

Ike Ikasalo filmed the meeting.

Chairman Catalano opened the Public Hearing by reading the warrant article that it was for: “To see if the Town will vote to change the current ambulance billing appropriations (from the current 80% /20% split) to 100% of the revenue, after billing costs, going to the Fire Department and Ambulance Apparatus, Equipment, and Personnel Special Revenue Fund. This fund will be used in the future to offset some of the operational costs of the ambulance as well as to continue to provide for future apparatus purchases.” Chairman Catalano asked for any discussion. As everyone understood the change and there was no discussion, Chairman Catalano adjourned the Public Hearing.

At this point, Chairman Catalano began the meeting which was continued from January 3.

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

Stan Borkowski’s report was received and posted.

Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of January 3, 2012, as written. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Accept the minutes of January 4, 2012, as written. Chairman Catalano seconded and the Motion passed. Selectman Moroney abstained as she was not in attendance at that meeting.
The trench work behind the Fire Station as noted as completed. The Town received written permission from the property owners of the “Blue Store” and the Post Office, Bill Bochynski and Bob Stiles, respectively, to allow the Town to perform work to change the flow of water coming from the mountain in back. Signing and returning copies of the permissions was discussed and when it was noted that the property owners had not requested it, it was felt unnecessary, so the Selectmen did not sign.

The Secretary reported that the Ordinance had been emailed to Town Counsel and Atty. Waugh phoned to say he would be unable to do a review until the following week. In view of this, and as there will not be a meeting on January 16, because of the Holiday, the Secretary suggested having Officer Brown come to the meeting on January 23, rather than on January 9, as previously requested. The Board agreed and asked that a copy of Atty. Waugh’s response be given to Officer Brown when it is received. Chairman Catalano made a Motion to: Table the Ordinances until after we hear from Atty. Waugh. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Scott Sonia presented a brief report on water usage for 2011. He had put copies in the Selectmen’s mailboxes previously and noted 2,287,691 fewer gallons of water were pumped that in 2010. As a result, the actual pump time was less than 255 hours and they used 60 less bags of soda ash. The latter showed a savings of $1,140. He explained there were still a number of water leaks found and repaired, two of which were quite big ones. Selectman Dowling asked if the water industry has an estimate of use for a household or a family of four. Mr. Sonia said he didn’t have it but he’ll get it.

The Selectmen moved on to the warrant articles (attached). As they weren’t sure if they had to vote on the petition articles, they decided not to and requested the Secretary ask DRA and Town Counsel. They went to article 1. As this had been rewritten after discussion at the previous meeting, the Board had not voted on it. Selectman Dowling made a Motion to: Recommend this article. Chairman Catalano seconded and it passed 3 to 0.

Chairman Catalano noted articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are all done. Article 12 will be removed as DRA said they cannot put money from a Capital Reserve Fund into a Special Revenue Fund. Article 13 will be removed as they will make the final payment of $65,000 for the fire engine from the Capital Reserve Fund as originally voted in 2008. Article 14 is removed also as it was connected with 12 and 13. The Chairman noted all the Capital Reserve Funds and “feel good” articles were done.

Other

Selectman Moroney reminded everyone about voting in the Primary on Tuesday, the next day. She also said since Monday, January 16, is a holiday, there will not be a meeting.

Joan Karpf said she is on the Budget Committee so has knowledge of money and accounts from that. Therefore, she asked since the Select Board are agents for the Capital Reserve Funds if they could use the $66,000 in the Emergency Van Fund to help pay for the new ambulance and get the balance from the Special Revenue Fund rather than the entire amount from the SRF. Chairman Catalano said he feels that’s a good idea, but went on to explain he has had lots of meetings with the Fire Department and they have discussed all aspects of budgeting and funding for operating costs as well as for purchasing equipment. He said they need to look at during the year to see how things may be done. Mrs. Karpf said she felt this would be an appropriate use of the Emergency Van CRF. Chairman Catalano said he will talk with Chief Duncan and if it is in agreement with him, they might draw down the CRF. In any case, the Board agreed to look into it and they thanked Mrs. Karpf. The Board asked the Secretary to consult with DRA about using the Emergency Van Capital Reserve Fund to partially fund the new ambulance.

As there was no further business, the Board was polled and went into non-public session for personnel matters at 7:30 p.m.

At the close of Non-Public Session, Selectman Dowling moved to return to Public Session and seal the minutes from Non-Public Session. Selectman Moroney seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

As there was no further business, at 7:46 p.m. Chairman Catalano made a Motion to: Continue the meeting to Wednesday, January 11. Selectman Dowling seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.