Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 5/24/2022

May 27th, 2022

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
May 24, 2022

“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: David Scalley, Ken Mills, Brian Mycko

Members of the Public: Imre Szauter, Rena Vecchio, Tadd Bailey, Mike Gooden, Bobbi Amirault, Vern Amirault, Rebecca Pederson

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

Pledge of Allegiance.

OATH OF OFFICE (MYCKO, SELECTMAN 2023) – The Board reviewed the oath. Selectperson Mills motioned to accept and sign the oath for Mycko; Chairperson Scalley seconded. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE. Mycko joined the Board at the table.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS (UPDATE) – The Board reviewed the committee assignments and discussed. The following assignments were revised and assigned:

Planning Board – Selectperson Mycko will be the Select Board Rep.
Zoning Board – Selectperson Mills will continue to be the Select Board Rep.
Parks & Rec – Selectperson Mycko will continue to be the Select Board Rep.
Conservation – Shared by Selectperson Mills and Selectperson Mycko
Safety – Chairperson Scalley will continue to be the Select Board Rep.
Airport – Selectperson Mills will continue to be the Select Board Rep.
School Withdrawal – Chairperson Scalley and Chris Pappas

APPROVAL of 5/17/2022 SELECT BOARD MINUTES – Selectperson Mills motioned to approve 5/17/2022 Select Board minutes as written; Chairperson Scalley seconded. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE, Mycko-ABSTAIN.

APPROVAL & SIGNING OF MANIFESTS – Chairperson Scalley and Selectperson Mills confirmed they had signed. Selectperson Mycko confirmed that he would sign after the meeting tonight.

WATER ABATEMENTS – The Board reviewed the water abatements for Maher, Pisani, Willey, Bhavi Hospitality LLC, Laroche, Stan, McGee, and Costa. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the water abatements as read. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.



WATER WARRANT – The Board reviewed the water warrant for Quirk-Bissette, Martin, and Cappuccio. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the water warrant. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (Lemoureaux/Along the River) – The Board reviewed the certificates of occupancy, noting there were two (Cabin 1 and Cabin 2). Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the certificates of occupancy for Lemoureaux. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (Karpf) – The Board reviewed the certificate of occupancy, noting that this was in Birchwood Commons. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the certificate of occupancy for Karpf. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

BODYCAM & TASER LEASE (Bailey) – Chief Bailey explained that the PD’s taser lease is up this year (ends 12/31/2022) and then distributed information to each of the Board members to review. Bailey further explained that the information was in regards to leasing the tasers and body cams with quote information and wanted to get the information to the Board to review prior to budget discussions for next year. The Board confirmed they would review and thanked Bailey for providing the information in advance to be reviewed. Bailey confirmed that the information could be attached to the minutes, noting the Board had a couple of months to review and if anyone had any questions, they could reach out to him. ***A COPY OF THE INFORMATION IS ATTACHED***

TAX DEEDED PROPERTY – Chairperson Scalley explained that this topic would be in non-public.

TOWN CLERK PERFORMANCE – Chairperson Scalley explained that he would like to table this topic until next meeting, noting the new Select Board member. Selectperson Mills confirmed that the Board would give Selectperson Mycko data/information and there would be no discussions outside, Chairperson Scalley confirmed.

FOLLOW-UP:

SCHOOL WITHDRAWAL – Chairperson Scalley explained that Chris Pappas was unable to attend the meeting tonight, but asked that he announce that there is a meeting tomorrow (5/25) at 6:00 p.m.

ROAD BOND – Chairperson Scalley explained that NHMBB received the loan agreement on Friday. Chairperson Scalley also explained to the Board that Central Paving sent over their contract to be signed for all the roads listed in the Bond. The Board reviewed the contract. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to have the Chairperson sign the Central Paving Contract. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

Chairperson Scalley also indicated that this topic could be removed from the agenda.

250th ANNIVERSARY UPDATE – Rena Vecchio displayed the pole banners and explained the same picture would appear on several upcoming event items. Vecchio also pointed out that the picture was from June Rogier.

Discussion regarding hanging the banners and who is helping. Chairperson Scalley confirmed he would communicate with Greg Hogan regarding getting the banners up, anticipating in the next couple days.

Rena Vecchio announced that there would be fireworks on July 9th, after the BBQ, estimated to start between 9:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Vecchio reminded everyone that the band Still Kicking is playing at 5:00 p.m. at the gazebo and Rek-lis will be there from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Board asked that Chief Duncan be made aware about the fireworks and communicate with him.

Discussion regarding needing someone for the event if people are crossing the street. Bobbi Amirault mentioned Shari Brooks, noting she believes she is available. Chief Bailey confirmed that the PD would be able to support as well.

Discussion regarding staking out the area for the fireworks. Selectperson Mycko volunteered to stake the area after the BBQ. Chairperson Scalley stated that he would supply the wooden stakes.

Vecchio also mentioned that the raffle tickets are for sale at Yaya’s and the Town Clerk’s office, noting they would be at Yaya’s selling the tickets Friday through Monday this coming weekend. Discussion of trying to involve other businesses in town to sell the tickets.

PURPLE HEART (MILLS) – Selectperson Mills explained that the media event was last Wednesday, 5/18. Selectperson Mills confirmed that the story is in the Democrat this week (5/25 edition), highlighting that Nate Smith, Mike & Dianne Hogan, Greg Hogan, Tadd Bailey and himself were in attendance. Selectperson Mills further noted that there are three additional signs that will be going up in town.

Selectperson Mills also wanted to thank Ms. Elba Weekes for allowing them to place the sign on her property.

Selectperson Mills also indicated that this topic could be removed from the agenda.

DRIVEWAY PERMITS / ASPHALT APRONS (SCALLEY) – Chairperson Scalley explained that he and Greg Hogan both feel that the cost would vary and there would be no way to know the approximate cost and confirmed that the cost would be put onto the owner. Discussion regarding the requirement of an 18” hot top apron for any undeveloped lot going forward, and it would be part of the driveway permit.

Further discussion regarding hot top vs. stone, as well as concern for undue burden. Scalley explained that it would protect the roads, since the Town is spending a lot of money on them. Scalley also clarified that the apron would need to be completed before the certificate of occupancy is issued and the house is ready, the requirement would be part of the process of completing the house, so the apron would not hold up the building permit process.

Scalley confirmed that he would have the requirement added to the building permit for the next meeting so the Board could review and approve.


OTHER:

Selectperson Mills wanted to thank Ms. Elba Weekes again for allowing the Town to place the Purple Heart sign on her property.

Selectperson Mills wanted to mention that when he came in tonight the tables were gritty and dirty and wanted to ask that anyone who uses the Community Room, to please leave it the way they find it, noting his appreciation to do so. The Board agreed.

Imre Szauter wanted point out that the flags in front of the Town Hall and Public Safety building are looking tattered and is recommending the flags be replaced. Szauter recommended a 5x8 flag at the Town Hall and a 6x10 flag at the Public Safety building. Chairperson Scalley asked if Szauter if he had a cost for replacing the flags; Szauter confirmed he did not but will have for the next meeting. Chairperson Scalley reiterated that he was all for keeping up with the flags, but would like to have a cost.

Imre Szauter inquired about the availability of Zoom meeting capabilities, noting the setup over at the Public Safety building (camera, smart board, speakers), noting there are not capabilities at the Town Hall building (would need a small camera and a laptop at a minimum and could borrow the speakers from the Public Safety building). Szauter asked the if the Select Board had thought about investing to allow for their board, other boards, etc. to conduct meetings or presentations with audio/video using Town equipment, noting up that until now, it has been with private equipment. Chairperson Scalley confirmed the Board had not discussed this prior. Discussion regarding the benefits, as well as budgeting requirements, noting the cost is unknown. Selectperson Mycko volunteered to work with Szauter to look into the cost. Selectperson Mycko suggested in the long run to have some type of a projector or smart board to be used for presentations and further discussion ensued on the benefits, noting the Planning Board and displaying the plans on an application, as an example.

The next Select Board meeting will be June 7th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

At 5:51 p.m., Chairperson Scalley made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills and polled; Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

At 6:55 p.m. Chairperson Scalley made a motion to return to public session and seal the minutes. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills and polled; Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairperson Scalley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectperson Mills seconded. Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE; and the motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Scalley declared the meeting ended at 6:55 p.m.

ATTACHMENTS TO 5/24/2022 MINUTES:

TASER/BODYCAM INFO