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Minutes of 2/2/2023

February 3rd, 2023

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
February 2, 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: David Scalley, Ken Mills, Brian Mycko

Members of the Public: Tadd Bailey, Bobbi Amirault, Vern Amirault

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairperson Scalley.

Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES 1/11/2023 – Selectperson Mycko motioned to approve the 1/11/2023 Public Hearing minutes as written; Chairperson Scalley seconded. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Scalley-AYE, Mills-ABSTAIN.

APPROVAL & SIGNING OF MANIFESTS – The Board confirmed they had signed prior to the meeting.

NORTHPOINT ENGINEERING LANDFILL MONITORING ADDENDUM – The Board reviewed the Northpoint Engineering, LLC landfill monitoring addendum contract. Selectperson Mills made a motion to approve and sign the Northpoint Engineering Landfill Monitoring addendum contract; Selectperson Mycko seconded. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

2023 COOS COUNTY AMBULANCE AGREEMENT – The Board reviewed the agreement, noting there was no change from the previous year. Selectperson Mycko motioned to approve and sign the 2023 Coos County ambulance agreement; Selectperson Mills seconded. Discussion-none. Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

2023 COOS COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AGREEMENT – The Board reviewed the agreement, noting there was no change from the previous year. Selectperson Mycko motioned to approve and sign the 2023 Coos County public safety agreement; Selectperson Mills seconded. Discussion-none. Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

YIELD TAX WARRANT (RAMSEY; 205-043-000-000) – The Board reviewed the yield tax warrant. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the yield tax warrant for Ramsey. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE EXTENSION – The Board reviewed the extension for the following dates in 2023 for the Summer Concert Series: July 15th, July 22rd, August 5th, and August 19th. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the Appalachian Mountain Club liquor license extension. The motion was seconded by Selectperson Mills. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

SUPPLEMENTAL WATER WARRANT (LAMONT & 49 MICHAEL WAY LLC) – The Board reviewed the supplemental water warrant, totaling $100.00. Selectperson Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the supplemental water warrant for Lamont and 49 Michael Way LLC; Selectperson Mills seconded. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

DRIVEWAY PERMIT (AZORIAN; 201-016-000-000) – The Board reviewed the driveway permit. Selectperson Mycko motioned to approve and sign the driveway permit for Azorian; Selectperson Mills seconded. Discussion-none. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

FOLLOW-UP:

LAND USE POSITION – The Board expressed that they have received an application and will further discuss under non-public personnel.

FOOD TRUCK PERMIT FEES – Selectperson Mills indicated that he would research applicable RSA’s if they are needed. Chairperson Scalley questioned who would be enforcing and monitoring. The Board tabled this topic until the next meeting, noting more time was needed to review.

OTHER:

The Secretary informed the Board that Bretton Woods Telephone Company (BWTC) had contacted the office regarding upgrading the cable internet lines to fiber at the Town Hall and Public Safety building, noting there would be no additional cost or contract changes from BWTC for the upgrade, further noting that the upgrade would provide more reliable service. The Secretary explained that BWTC would work with Certified Computers and Barry Page in configuring the transition, which once everything was ready, BWTC would switch everything over, and indicated that it should be a seamless and quick task. The Secretary indicated that the only cost to the Town for the fiber upgrade would be the cost of Certified Computers and Barry Page. The Board was in agreeance on upgrading the internet line from cable to fiber, however they would like this item to appear on the next Select Board agenda to make the public aware.

Bobbi Amirault inquired about getting a clock hung in the Community Room. Discussion regarding types of clocks, etc. The Board requested that this topic be on the next Select Board agenda, so the public was aware and could also have a say, as the Board was mixed on having a clock hung in the room, as well as the type.

Police Chief Bailey updated the Board on the status of the upcoming full-time police officer position, noting Sargent Hennessy’s upcoming departure date of March 1st as a full-time officer. Police Chief Bailey confirmed that the ad for the open position was in the Democrat newspaper last week, as well as this week, with a deadline date of February 20th being the last day to submit applications. Police Chief Bailey explained to the Board that he has received one application. The Board determined that they would like to further discuss under non-public personnel with the Police Chief.

Chairperson Scalley announced that the next Select Board meeting is Tuesday, February 7, 2023, immediately following Deliberative Session in the Community Room.

At 2:27p.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; All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE.

At 2:41 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; All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairperson Scalley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectperson Mills seconded. All in favor: Mycko-AYE, Mills-AYE, Scalley-AYE; and the motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Scalley declared the meeting ended at 2:41 p.m.