Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 6/20/2023

June 22nd, 2023

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2023

“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 Heather Brown, Secretary
Board Members: Jules Marquis, John Greer

Members of the Public: Bobbi Amirault, Vern Amirault, Mike Gooden, Tadd Bailey, Brian Mycko, Ian MacMillan, Mike Hogan, Kelly Trammell, Chris Pappas, David Scalley, Greg Hogan, Jeff Duncan, Imre Szauter

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marquis.

Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF 6/13/2023 SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES – Selectperson Greer motioned to approve the 6/13/2023 Select Board meeting minutes as written; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in Favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

APPROVAL OF 6/16/2023 SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES – Selectperson Greer motioned to approve the 6/16/2023 Select Board meeting minutes as written; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in Favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

APPROVAL & SIGNING OF MANIFESTS – The Board all confirmed they signed.

PURCHASING NEW BODY CAMERA (BAILEY) – Police Chief Bailey explained that the Police Department just received two checks totaling $749.00 for restitution of a body camera damaged during an arrest. Selectperson Greer motioned to accept the restitution of $749.00 as unanticipated revenue with intent of purchasing a replacement body camera and classifying as an unanticipated expense; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in Favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

EXPEND DONATION TO PURCHASE GUN CLEANER (BAILEY) – Police Chief Bailey explained that earlier in the year they received a $500.00 anonymous donation and was looking for permission from the Board to expend the money. Discussion regarding the type of gun cleaner (ultrasonic) and estimated price range. Chief Bailey explained that the unit would be slightly more than $500.00. Selectperson Greer motioned to purchase the ultrasonic gun cleaner using the $500 anonymous donation; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

FOOD TRUCK PERMIT (JNL SNO-CONES) – The Board reviewed the Food Truck Permit. Selectperson Greer motioned to approve and sign the food truck permit for JNL Sno-Cones; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

FINANCE WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 6/28/2023 AT 5:00 p.m. – The Secretary explained that the NHMA (New Hampshire Municipal Association) finance workshop will be occurring next Wednesday, 6/28/2023 at 5:00 p.m., noting the event is on the calendar with the Zoom link. The Secretary also explained that the workshop will be available via Zoom, however people can attend in person at the Town Hall Community Room as well.

SUPPLEMENTAL WATER WARRANT (SALMON PROPERTIES LLC) – The Board reviewed the supplemental water warrant, totaling $50.00. Selectperson Greer motioned to approve and sign the supplemental water warrant for Salmon Properties LLC; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

NEW COMPUTER – The Secretary explained that the Treasurer’s computer needs to be replaced, as the laptop she was using is no longer functional. The Board referenced the quote they received ($2,360) for a new desktop computer. Selectperson Greer motioned to purchase a new computer, as quoted; Chairperson Marquis seconded. Discussion – none. All in favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

TOWN SIGN MODIFICATION (SZAUTER) – Imre Szauter briefed the Board on the quote to add the additional “library” sign to the new Town of Carroll sign. Discussion regarding the quote of $3,581.62 to add the additional cabinet to include “Library”. Discussion regarding the sign height needing to be adjusted if the Board decided to add the additional cabinet. Discussion regarding the Town doing the installation, not the vendor. Discussion regarding the sign having power service to it. Discussion regarding the Library requesting a sign down by the road; Szauter explained that he was asked to determine the cost for this option. Discussion regarding speaking with the Library about paying for the sign. The Board requested that this be added to follow up next week and see if the Library will pay to have the sign added.

FOLLOW UP

SELECT BOARD VACANCY – Chairperson Marquis explained that anyone interested in the Select Board vacancy should submit a letter of interest, noting the letters received would be opened at the next meeting on June 27th and further explaining that a decision may be made that night. David Scalley inquired if there were any letters of interest so far; the Secretary confirmed that there have been none received to date.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VACANCY – Chairperson Marquis confirmed that the vacant position has been advertised online and will appear in the newspaper starting tomorrow.

OTHER

The Secretary inquired about School Street being closed for the Recreation event this weekend. Discussion regarding School Street only being closed on June 24th and the proper signage. Police Chief Bailey confirmed that the Police Department would work with Greg Hogan to help get the cones up sometime after midnight and before the event on 6/24/2023 at both ends of School Street to eliminate parking and/or cars passing through on the day of the event. Greg Hogan confirmed that he would get the proper signage up at the info booth area by Thursday. Discussion regarding letting the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Chamber of Commerce know that School Street would be closed to parking and vehicles on June 24th for the event; Selectperson Greer volunteered to contact the Chamber.

Fire Chief Duncan explained that there was a previous driveway permit for the Bretton Woods Property Owners Association Recycling Facility. Chief Duncan asked the Board to change the road name where the facility will be located to “Bretton Woods Service Road.” The Board agreed to the change and to call the road “Bretton Woods Service Road.”

Vern Amirault reminded the Board that the Fishing Derby is on Saturday, noting the fish are expected to be delivered prior to the event and requested that the gate be lock, same as last year. The Board agreed that the gate to the Recreation area would be locked Thursday night and reopened on Saturday morning. Bobbi Amirault extended the invitation to attend the fishing derby to the Select Board.

Mike Hogan suggested that the Board expend money from the Computer Capital Reserve Fund to purchase the new computer discussed earlier, rather than expending from the budget. Discussion regarding finding out how much is in the account and follow up next week.

David Scalley thanked the Secretary for her service with the Town.

The next meeting will be: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. and the NHMA Workshop will be Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

At 5:30 p.m., Selectperson Greer motioned to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II. The motion was seconded by Chairperson Marquis; Discussion – none. The Board agreed; All in Favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE.

At 6:45 p.m., Selectperson Greer motioned to return to public session and seal the minutes. The motion was seconded by Chairperson Marquis and polled; All in Favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectperson Greer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chairperson Marquis seconded. All in Favor: Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE; and the motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Marquis declared the meeting ended at 6:45 p.m.