Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 8/3/2020

August 10th, 2020

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2020

“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 Kelly Trammell, Secretary
Board Members: Robert Gauthier, David A. Scalley, Bonnie Moroney

Members of the Public: Mike Hogan, Dianne Hogan, Rena Vecchio, Mike Gooden, Vern Amirault, Bobbi Amirault, Imre Szauter, Tadd Bailey, Brian Mycko, Greg Hogan, Joseph Loring, Angela Loring, Donna Goettler, James Goettler

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Gauthier.

Pledge of Allegiance.

The Chair announced the approval and signing of the manifests.

Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve the minutes of 7/27/2020. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve the minutes of 7/28/2020. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed a Master Agreement and Benefit Contribution Deduction Agreement from The Standard Insurance Company. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve both forms and to have the Chair sign each. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Gauthier addressed Alex Foti, Chair of the Planning Board and Aaron Foti, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Chairman Gauthier said they were asked to come because the Select Board wanted to address things moving forward without a Land Use Secretary. Both Chairs stated that nobody from their Boards had stepped forward to assist in the processes. Both Land Use Chairs asked how things were progressing with hiring. Chairman Gauthier stated the position has been changed to a full-time position and will be advertised again. Both Chairs advised the Board of their work in handling the upcoming cell tower application.

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Occupancy for Hill. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Occupancy for 9 Remick Lane, LLC. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Rena Vecchio had sent the Board an email asking that the $10,000 budgeted for the 250th Anniversary Celebration be released to the Recreation Revolving Account. Selectman Moroney made a motion to move the funds to the Revolving Account. Chairman Gauthier seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed a correspondence response letter to be sent to Donna Goettler. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Follow Up

Fire Station Building – Deed Restrictions – Tabled until 8/31

Tax Deeded Property – Route 3 North, Little River Rd. – Selectman Scalley said the amounts provided to the Board last week did not contain labor and maintenance costs from the Highway Department. He said those numbers need to be included before coming up with a sale price. He also said he had the opportunity to view the building and it’s full of mold. Chairman Gauthier asked about putting the property on the market. Selectman Scalley said in the past, it was handled by sealed bid. In that manner, it also alleviates Realtor expense. The Secretary advised the Board that several people had inquired on viewing the property prior to putting an offer in when the time came. Selectman Scalley said the floor is spongey, deck is rotted, there is mold and animals living inside. He said nobody should be going in due to liability. The Secretary asked about making photos available prior to sale. Selectman Scalley said he had interior photos and would send them to the office. The Board decided to contact the Attorney on how to make sure the property is sold “As is.”

Sound panels – Community Room – Imre Szauter had obtained samples of the sound panels which he provided for the Board. There was a discussion of different sample types as well as installation techniques. Imre stated the report recommended covering three quarters of the ceiling with the acoustic tiles and for them to be directly attached. The area to cover would be roughly 1500 sq/ft at a price of $3.00 to $5.00 sq/ft depend on what was chosen.

Street Light Removal – The Secretary advised that she put in a work order with Eversource to have the three lights fixed and was still waiting to hear back.

Highway Pickup – Selectman Scalley said he checked the budget and felt it was alright to move forward in purchasing a pickup truck up to the budgeted $20,000 amount. Greg Hogan said he wanted to address a comment made at the previous meeting. He said the reason we don’t put money away for the smaller trucks is that the last truck was purchased used for $8,000 and it’s in good shape. He feels that is much more cost efficient than to keep purchasing new vehicles.

Library Trustee Access – Selectman Scalley said they are still waiting for One Source security to make some adjustments. He said the Building Committee is also working on a key policy. He said he’d like to wait until after the key policy is adopted and then train everyone at once.


Other:

The Secretary advised that the second rebate check from Eversource had been received in the amount of $22,598.75. Selectman Scalley thanked Bill Vecchio and Imre Szauter again for their assistance in the Eversource rebate.

The Town’s Attorney sent an email advising that a hearing had been scheduled in the Sullyville case for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. He was inquiring if any of the Board would be attending. Selectman Scalley advised that he would like to attend as he has been following this from the start. The Board agreed.

Police Chief Bailey presented the Board with an application for a part-time police officer for their consideration.

Donna Goettler addressed the Board about problems with Airbnb rentals in her neighborhood saying the situation is getting out of hand. She described problems with loud music, trash and over-loaded homes. She offered her services to help with an ordinance change. Brian Mycko said he is working on putting in a warrant article due to the same problems. He said an Airbnb rental near him had been violating the Covid lockdown, riding 4x4’s on the snowmobile trail and trespassing. Chief Bailey said the difficulty with the police addressing the matter is they can speak with the renters today and by next weekend is a whole new set of people. There was further discussion on regulating rentals and life-safety issues. Joe Loring backed up Goettler’s concerns and said he is concerned with occupancy levels. He thinks the homeowners should be held accountable. Mike Hogan advised all concerned in the matter to attend the Planning Board meetings. He encouraged them to read the ordinances, get involved and make suggestions. He said ordinance changes are made through the Planning Board and later brought to Town vote.

Vern Amirault thanked Greg Hogan and his crew for getting the site ready for the conex container. Amirault said the Historical Society is having another meeting on Wednesday and asked if someone could let them into the building as they still have no access. Selectman Scalley said he would let them in.

Mike Gooden asked the Board what happened to the door on the room of the Historical Society. He said it had a window in it and its now been replaced with a solid door. Selectman Scalley said they needed a door with a window for the Fire Department. He said because the Historical Society is using the room for storage purposes, the doors were swapped out. Rena Vecchio said the biggest problem is that there is no communication and nobody let them know.

Mike Gooden also asked if the road going toward the gazebo is going to be fixed. Selectman Scalley said they are trying to schedule the culvert repair. Once that is complete, they will fix the road then.


Chairman Gauthier announced the next meeting will be on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.

At 8:13 p.m., Chairman Gauthier made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (b) for hiring personnel, RSA 91-A:3 II (c) reputation and 91-A:3, II (l) legal. The motion was seconded by Selectman Scalley and polled; Gauthier – yes, Scalley – yes, Moroney – yes.

At 10:06 p.m. Chairman Gauthier made a motion to return to public session and seal the minutes. Selectman Scalley seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Gauthier declared the meeting ended at 10:06 p.m.