Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 8/26/2025

August 26th, 2025

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
August 26th, 2025

“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, Jules Marquis Brian Mycko
Members of the Public: Imre Szauter, Rena & Bill Vecchio, Bobbi & Vern Amirault, Mike Gooden, Tadd Bailey, Ian MacMillian, Jeff Duncan

Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Signing of bills and manifests completed prior to this meeting.

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve the minutes of 8/12/2025, Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve minutes of 8/12/2025 passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Supplemental Water Warrant for Fry. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign Supplemental Water Warrant for Fry passed.

The Select Board reviewed the budget presentation schedule for 2026 and discussed cost of living increases. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to recommend 3% increases to department heads when developing their budgets, aside from determined exceptions. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to recommend 3% increases to department heads when developing their budgets, aside from determined exceptions passed.

Chairperson Moroney informed those in attendance that the certified letter sent to the property owner of 422 Route 3 North from the Select Board was returned. Chairperson Moroney requested that the board move forward with legal to address this issue, and made a motion to do so. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to pursue this matter with legal passed.

The Select Board was presented with a proposal from Wright-Pierce to continue assisting the Town of Carroll with improvements to the water system infrastructure through the application of grants to provide funding. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to move $5,000 from water to the general fund. Selectman Mycko seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to move $5,000 from water to the general fund passed. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the proposal from Wright-Pierce. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the proposal from Wright-Pierce passed.

FOLLOW UP

Select Board heard feedback and recommendations on changes to the Employee Manual from the Department Heads in attendance. One clarification of the change made regarding holiday pay was made. The addition of the line “Could use vacation, sick or personal time at the regular hourly rate” was added. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to accept the changes to the Employee Manual. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to accept the changes to the Employee Manual passed.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Police Chief Bailey who discussed computer software licenses and the upcoming change to Windows 11. Chairperson Moroney provided an update on the current work towards updating the computer systems. Chief Bailey and Lieutenant MacMillian informed on the work done in their department and provided information to the Selectman’s Assistant on the needs of that department. Selectman Mycko will work with the Selectman’s Assistant as well as additional departments to assist in facilitating the transition to Windows 11 as well as the move from .org to .gov for the town’s website and email addresses.

OTHER

Chairperson Moroney recognized Selectman Mycko who recommended adding trash barrels to the gazebo area, as well as the Recreation Area, for next year due to trash being left there with no receptacle, and not disposed of properly.

Selectman Mycko discussed locking the gate at the Recreation Area to mitigate damages to the property. Following discussion, the Select Board determined that the gate to the Recreation Area will be locked at sundown and unlocked in the morning. Discussion with those in attendance continued and the Select Board discussed the specifics of the lock to be used to allow town committees and organizations to have access to the area should they need it after hours.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Rena Vecchio of the Historical Society who informed those in attendance of the upcoming Yard Sale hosted by that organization. Information on the Yard Sale is available on the town’s website and calendar and is to last 3 days, beginning Friday the 29th and lasting through Sunday. Hours of the Yard Sale for all 3 days will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will take place at 457 Route 3 South, Twin Mountain, NH. Rena continued, informing that the Historical Society has been offered a lifelong collection of historical items from a former resident of Twin Mountain, and on behalf of the Historical Society Rena expressed their thanks and gratitude.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Bill Vecchio who reported that the resident who had issues with the glare from the LED streetlight that was installed near his home has been contacted and is satisfied with the resolution of installing the light shield on that streetlight. Bill also updated those in attendance on the backup system for illuminating the flag at St Margaret’s Cemetery, and reported on the process and the funds that would be saved through the resolution of this issue. Selectman Mycko made a motion to give Vecchio permission to pull the meter. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to allow Bill Vecchio permission to pull the meter on the flagpole at St Margaret’s Cemetery passed.
Vecchio also reported that the bill of sale for the Historical Society to use at the upcoming yard sale regarding the sale of the motorcycle for parts was not signed at the previous meeting. Selectman Mycko made a motion to have the Chair sign. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to have the Chair sign the bill of sale for the Historical Society regarding the sale of the motorcycle for parts passed.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter who provided an update on the Solar Array installation on the Public Safety Building, and provided information regarding the electricity savings for the Public Safety Building. Chairperson Moroney requested Szauter provide an estimate regarding the potential savings in preparation for the 2026 budget season. Szauter agreed and will provide this estimate to the Selectman’s Office.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Chief Bailey and Lieutenant MacMillian who discussed the department’s work towards obtaining an additional full-time officer. Officers discussed with the Select Board the best approach to completing the warrant article for 2026 and the budget for 2026 regarding where the funds for the officer should be added. Bailey stressed that he would like this to be as clear and understandable as possible for the voters. Select Board recommended drafting the warrant and then submitting it to legal for feedback. Bailey also discussed the need for the Police Department to have Office 365, touching back on the discussion of software licenses.

Chairperson Moroney discussed the progress of the gazebo and the need to paint once completed. Discussion followed regarding if this should happen this year or if it needs to wait until next year. Selectman Marquis informed he will speak with the contractor and determine if this needs to be taken care of this year prior to winter.

At 5:50 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to adjourn passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday September 9th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carroll Town Hall Community Room.