Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 7/28/2026

July 28th, 2026

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
July 28th, 2026

“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: Meg Basnar
Board Members: Bonnie Moroney, Brian Mycko
Members of the Public: Dave Scalley, Imre Szauter, Bill Vecchio, Bobbi & Vern Amirault, Mike Gooden, Paula Murphy, Betsy & Jeff Warren, Judy & Chris Pappas, Ian MacMillan
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Signing of bills and manifests completed prior to this meeting.
Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve the minutes of 7/14/2026. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the minutes of 7/14/2026 passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Supplementary Water Warrant for 2026. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the Supplementary Water Warrant for 2026. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the Supplementary Water Warrant for 2026 passed.
The Select Board was presented with a NH DES Request for Reimbursement for AM-178 Asset Management Plan, related to 2026 Warrant Article #04, from Wright-Pierce. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the NH DES Request for Reimbursement for AM-178 Asset Management Plan from Wright-Pierce. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the NH DES Request for Reimbursement for AM-178 Asset Management Plan from Wright-Pierce passed.
The Select Board was presented with a NH DES Request for Reimbursement for SPL-059 Storage Evaluation, related to 2026 Warrant Article #04, from Wright-Pierce. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the NH DES Request for Reimbursement for SPL-059 Storage Evaluation from Wright-Pierce. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the NH DES Request for Reimbursement for SPL-059 Storage Evaluation from Wright-Pierce passed.
The Select Board was presented with an Engineering Services Agreement from Wright-Pierce for improving the water infrastructure by determining the best location for an additional well. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Engineering Services Agreement from Wright-Pierce. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Engineering Services Agreement from Wright-Pierce passed.
The Select Board was presented with a request from Lakes Region Computer (LRC) to allow them access to Bretton Woods Telephone (BWT) equipment onsite at town buildings. Chairman Mycko made a motion to allow LRC permission to access BWT onsite equipment. Selectperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to allow LRC permission to access BWT onsite equipment passed.
The Select Board was presented with information regarding reimbursement for 2025 Warrant Article #03. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to accept $45,450 from the US Treasury for reimbursement from 2025 WA#03 to be placed in the New Land and Buildings Capital Reserve Fund, as authorized by that Warrant Article. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to accept $45,450 from the US Treasury for reimbursement from 2025 WA#03 to be placed in the New Land and Buildings Capital Reserve Fund passed. Discussion followed regarding the additional funds, which could not be placed in the New Land & Buildings CRF immediately due to the wording of the 2025 WA. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to accept the additional $16,780.97 from the US Treasury with the intention of placing these funds in a Capital Reserve Fund through a 2027 Warrant Article. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to accept the additional $16,780.97 from the US Treasury with the intention of placing these funds in a Capital Reserve Fund through a 2027 Warrant Article passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Driveway Permit Application for Reis. Discussion followed, with additional information provided by Building Inspector Scalley. Due to Fire Chief Duncan being on vacation, and no Select Board meeting until 8/18/2026, Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve this Driveway Permit Application following the addition of notes regarding emergency services access due to the weight limitations of the bridge by Chief Duncan upon his return. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve this Driveway Permit Application following the addition of notes regarding emergency services access due to the weight limitations of the bridge by Chief Duncan passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Driveway Permit Application for Conolly. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve the Driveway Permit Application for Conolly. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the Driveway Permit Application for Conolly passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Certificate of Occupancy for 153 Tuttlebrook. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve the Certificate of Occupancy for 153 Tuttlebrook. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the Certificate of Occupancy for 153 Tuttlebrook passed.
Chairman Mycko recognized Dave Scalley who presented the Select Board with a request to refund the cost of a Building Permit Application for M. Hall. Brief discussion on this matter followed. Selectperson Moroney informed that no refund would be issued, should the applicant have questions regarding this decision they can contact the Select Board.
The Select Board was presented with information or proposals from three individuals or companies regarding interest in providing cleaning services for the Town Hall and Public Safety Buildings. Select Board reviewed the information provided and instructed the Selectman’s Assistant to reach out to all three interested parties to see if they will be able to meet with the Select Board at their next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Mycko recognized Paula Murphy who discussed the road to the Recreation Area and requested information on any plans to grade or pave the road to allow for easier access. Selectperson Moroney informed that Public Works Director Sonia had looked into this and the cost of maintenance and paving would be around $80,000. Brief discussion followed. Murphy also discussed the train by the information booth and stated the Garden Club is finding it difficult to maintain due to the trees growing up around the area. Selectperson Moroney informed that the Town does not maintain the train area and the train itself was owned by the Cog. Murphy was provided information on who to contact at the Cog for additional information.
Chairman Mycko recognized Selectperson Moroney who discussed the Town of Carroll Employee Manual and upcoming review of the Holiday Policy as well as the Retention Benefit Bonus. Moroney informed those in attendance that a review of these two sections in the Employee Manual will be conducted the week of 7/20/2026. Brief discussion followed. No changes made at this time.

FOLLOW UP
Chairman Mycko recognized Selectperson Moroney who discussed her continued work on a revision to the Holiday Policy. Moroney stated she is continuing to work on this revision and will have a draft for review at the next meeting of the Select Board. Moroney also presented a revision of the Retention Benefit Bonus. Brief discussion followed. Chairman Mycko made a motion to approve this revision. Selectperson Moroney seconded. Motion to approve this revision to the Employee Manual’s Retention Benefit Bonus passed. Select Board will sign this revision with the next week’s payroll and AP manifests.
Selectperson Moroney also presented funds totaling $4,158.00, raised by donation at the Harvest Dinner, to be used to establish an Expendable Trust Fund for assorted improvements to the Recreation Area. Chairman Mycko made a motion to accept these funds to be used for the above stated purpose of establishing an Expendable Trust Fund for assorted improvements to the Recreation Area. Selectperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to accept these funds to be used for establishing an Expendable Trust Fund for assorted improvements to the Recreation Area passed.
The Select Board was provided with three Town ordinances to review. No changes made at this time. Select Board will continue to review Town ordinances at subsequent meetings.
The Select Board again discussed telephone and internet services. Selectperson Moroney requested to table this item until further research can be completed.
OTHER
Chairman Mycko recognized Bill Vecchio who requested the name of the representative from North Country Council who will be working with the Planning and Zoning Boards to complete the Ordinance review and update. Selectman’s Assistant will provide this information to Vecchio.
Chairman Mycko recognized Chris Pappas who brought up two recent issues with a Short-Term Rental property in town, one of which involved the use of ATV’s on public town roads and another resulting in gunfire in town, with shots fired at a Twin Mountain Police Officer, and threats to shoot the dogs on a neighboring property. Chief MacMillan informed that there is a police report regarding the incident with the ATV’s, as well as a report for the second incident this past weekend. MacMillan informed that the subject involved in the shooting incident has been arrested, and NH Fish & Game have been out taking measurements. The property is rented through a vacation rental property management company here in Twin Mountain, and MacMillan informed that he is unsure at this point if the property owners are aware of the incident. MacMillan continued, stating that there have been prior issues with this specific renter, who has since been removed from the rental list and has been banned from renting through that specific rental agency. MacMillan informed that the individual arrested for the gunfire incident is a foreign national visiting on a visa and is currently facing charges for reckless conduct with a deadly weapon for firing 6 shots at an officer. When Chairman Mycko asked for clarification on ordinances regarding Short-Term Rentals. MacMillan reported that there is currently nothing in place, but the Police Department would notify nuisance property owners to inform them that their rental property is becoming an issue and move forward from there. MacMillan expressed a need to be able to hold property owners and management companies responsible for repeat offenses. Discussion followed regarding what the town could do to implement regulations, as well as actions taken in the past such as an attempt implementing an ordinance involving a tiered fine system to address repeated offences. Members of the public and the Select Board discussed past efforts around 2021-2022 to address the issue of Short-Term Rentals through a warrant article. This effort was reportedly stalled due to the matter never being put before the voters. Chairman Mycko also referenced the efforts made by the Select Board in 2025 to implement a Short-Term Rental Registration and Life Safety Inspection. During the Deliberative Session the article was amended to remove the Life Safety Inspection and implement a voluntary safety contact information signup and attestation for all Short-Term Rentals of 30 days or less, with the purpose of providing the Town of Carroll PD/FD with information to be used in the event of a safety concern or nuisance, and to inform property owners of applicable safety standards, ordinances and best practices. MacMillan reported on other municipalities who have implemented town ordinances for false responses to fire alarms, which include fines for repeat offenses. Residents in attendance asked if there is anything that can be done immediately to address this issue. Chairman Mycko informed that this is something the Select Board will be working on for the March 2027 town vote. Selectperson Moroney informed that one of the issues is municipalities end up in prolonged legal battles with regulations regarding Short-Term Rentals. Moroney reiterated that this is something the Select Board will work on and have prepared for the 2027 March town vote.
Chairman Mycko recognized Dave Scalley who at a prior meeting of the Select Board informed that he would be obtaining donations to address the information booth/gazebo railing and upper level. Scalley informed he was able to complete the work, with no charge to the town, but was unable to obtain a donation for the railing on the stairs to the upper level, resulting in a total cost for the town of $700.
Chairman Mycko again recognized Dave Scalley who inquired about the ability to allow for payment of Building Permits via credit card and on the town website. Selectperson Moroney informed the board would look into this option.
Chairman Mycko again recognized Chris Pappas who informed that it is not him who is running for Senate.
Chairman Mycko again recognized Dave Scalley who discussed an issue with a contractor, legal issues, and home owner with the need for a Certificate of Occupancy. Scalley informed on what remains to be done by the contractor. The Select Board determined that in this specific situation they have no problem issuing a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for this property.
Chairman Mycko informed that the next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. due to not having a quorum of members able to attend until that date.
At 5:50 p.m. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to enter non-public for legal. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Vote to enter non-public for legal passed. Entered non-public at 5:50 p.m.
At 6:13 p.m. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to return to public and seal the minutes. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to return to public and seal the minutes passed.
At 6:13 p.m. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to adjourn passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m.