Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 8/10/2020

August 17th, 2020

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
August 10, 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: Greg Hogan, Imre Szauter, Mike Hogan, Dianne Hogan, Bobbi Amirault, Vern Amirault, Mike Gooden, Mike Finn, Linda Finn, Lois Pesman, Joanne Lydon, Brian Mycko, Paula Murphy, Ron Wareing.

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 8/3/2020. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Linda Finn spoke on behalf of the Garden Club. She said NH DOT donated 12 lilac bushes, Home Depot donated 2 pear trees and several perennials and Lowe’s donated 23 bushes and 36 perennials. Linda said they are still soliciting donations. Selectman Scalley asked if they are receiving cash or check donations. Linda said they will accept them but haven’t received any yet. She said the group is looking to have wildflowers planted in the fall and asked for Town Employee assistance in planting trees and bushes. Selectman Scalley said that site work is being done to correct wash out areas and any planting will have to wait until that is complete. Selectman Scalley also asked if Greg Hogan had been consulted on plantings to plants are placed where snow will be plowed. Greg Hogan said yes. Selectman Moroney asked if particular benches and prices have been looked into. Mike Hogan said they should be chosen by the Select Board. Selectman Moroney stated someone needs to come forward with a design and prices so they can be chosen and will remain the same. Linda provided copies of Thank You letters for the Board to review and sign to be given to Lowe’s and Home Depot. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed a key policy drafted by the Building Task Force. There was a brief discussion held that the policy is to control who is coming in and out of the building and to make sure keys aren’t duplicated or loaned out. Selectman Scalley made a motion to adopt the policy. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Selectman Scalley said the alarm system is still not at 100% and all will be trained on the system once it is.

The Board reviewed DES water grant paperwork. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve and for the Chair to sign. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed a water warrant for Hogan and Shea. Selectman Scalley made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Moroney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Vern Amirault spoke on behalf of the Historical Society. He said at their last meeting they discussed selling donated items that are not historical. He said they’d like to have a Yard Sale on October 9th and 10th and use the old fire station building. He said they would take precautions for Covid. He said they will not solicit more items and this will be a fundraiser for the group. Selectman Scalley asked what they will do with items that do not sell. Amirault said they would be brought to the Transfer Station. Amirault also stated that Harold and Marilyn Garneau are giving them numerous items this weekend and asked if they can be stored at the fire station until they yard sale so they don’t have to be moved again. The Board approved as long as the Fire Chief reviews and approves of what is being stored there.

Follow Up

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

Tax Deeded Property – Route 3 North, Little River Rd. – Selectman Scalley will meet with Greg Hogan to calculate mowing hours to be included in the price of the property on Little River Rd.

Sound panels – Community Room – Imre Szauter requested more samples.

Street Light Removal – The Secretary has three work tickets and hasn’t heard back that they’ve been repaired.

Library Trustee Access – Waiting on the building alarm to be 100%.


Other:

The Secretary advised the Board that minutes from the School Study Committee had been placed in their packets. The Board asked if the minutes can be placed on the Town web site.

Selectman Moroney said the Planning Board had discussed coming up with a food truck application. She said she had worked with the Fire Chief and developed a rough version for the Select Board to look at. A brief discussion of the form and insurance was held. Moroney said this will be discussed at the next Planning Board meeting and she anticipates it being on a warrant article. She wanted to make the Select Board aware.

Ron Wareing said he is frustrated with how long it is taking to sell the fire station and asked the Board why it is taking so long. Selectman Scalley said the Town has never adopted the RSA that would allow the Board to sell the property. Scalley said the Board checked with the Moderator and holding s special election at this time would be too difficult. The sale will go to Town vote in March. Ron Wareing said again that he is very frustrated and the building should be back on the tax rolls.

Chairman Gauthier announced the next meeting will be a Public Hearing on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. The Select Board meeting will immediately follow.

At 7:42 p.m., Chairman Gauthier made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (c) reputation. The motion was seconded by Selectman Scalley and polled; Gauthier – yes, Scalley – yes, Moroney – yes.

At 8:46 p.m. Selectman Scalley made a motion to return to public session and seal the minutes. Chairman Gauthier seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Gauthier declared the meeting ended at 8:46 p.m.