Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 4/19/2023

April 24th, 2023

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
April 19, 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, Ken Mills

Members of the Public: David Scalley, Mike Hogan

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairperson Marquis.

Pledge of Allegiance.

SITE VISIT (104 ROUTE 3 NORTH) – Chairperson Marquis briefly discussed the purpose of the site visit today, noting it is a public meeting. The Board also noted that this is something the Building Inspector would do, however because of the situation the site visit is being conducted by the Select Board and they are going to gather facts.

David Scalley explained that as the Building Inspector, he would not be able to go to site visit without a building permit. However, Scalley agreed to allow that the Select Board and the Secretary to conduct a site visit at his property today. Scalley further requested that no members of the public be allowed inside the building. The Board briefly discussed and agreed. Chairperson Marquis reiterated that this is a public meeting and that the Select Board is only there for observation. David Scalley stated that he believes this is a personal witch hunt with Planning and Zoning and requested that it be put in the minutes. The Board briefly discussed the purpose of the visit again and reiterated that it was only to look and observe.

The Board, the Secretary, and David Scalley left the Town Hall at 9:12 a.m.

The Board, the Secretary, and David Scalley arrived at 104 Route 3 North at 9:15 a.m.

The Board conducted a site visit of the property. The individuals present at the site visit were Chairperson Marquis, Selectperson Greer, Selectperson Mills, the Secretary, and David Scalley (owner of the property). The Board briefly discussed:
• Average number of people at the site (estimated 3-6 people currently, usually only 3-4)
• Average number of vehicles at the site (estimated 3-6 vehicles parked outside currently, usually only 3-4; there is only 3 trucks inside, one in each bay)
• Hours of operation (estimated-Trucks leave between 5:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m. and return between 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
• Deed restrictions.
• Uses in R-B zone.
• Condition of the building.
• Life Safety.

The Board, the Secretary, and David Scalley left 104 Route 3 North at 9:30 a.m.

The Board, the Secretary, and David Scalley arrived at Town Hall at 9:34 a.m.

SCHEDULE A HEARING DATE – The Board discussed a date to hold a public hearing and decided on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Selectperson Mills wanted to make the Board aware that he reached out the Fire Chief to inquire about the traffic from the past when the building was the fire station, noting that there were also events, trainings, etc. that occurred there.

The Board asked David Scalley if there were any threats of life safety at the building. Scalley responded zero.

The Board discussed the possibility of having a Select Board meeting following the Public Hearing on May 16th and is tentatively planning to do so.

David Scalley wanted to bring to the Board’s attention that all five members of the Zoning Board attended the Select Board meeting on Monday night. Mike Hogan also stated that he is an alternate on the Planning Board and further indicated that there were two members of Planning Board also in attendance on Monday night.

Selectperson Mills made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectperson Greer seconded. All in Favor: Mills-AYE, Greer-AYE, Marquis-AYE; and the motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Marquis declared the meeting ended at 9:46 a.m.