Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 8/12/2025

August 12th, 2025

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
August 12th, 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, Judy & Chris Pappas, Rena & Bill Vecchio, Bobbi Amirault, Dave Scalley, Lois Pesman

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Signing of bills and manifests completed prior to this meeting.

Selectman Marquis motioned to approve the minutes of 7/29/2025, Selectman Mycko abstained as he was not in attendance at the last meeting, Chairperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed, one abstention. Motion to approve minutes of 7/29/2025 passed.

The Select Board was presented with an Oath of Office for Deputy Town Clerk Steffanie Apostle. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign Oath of Office for Deputy Town Clerk Steffanie Apostle. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign Oath of Office for Deputy Town Clerk Steffanie Apostle passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Supplemental Water Warrant for Labossiere. 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 Labossiere passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Property Tax Abatement for Mancini. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign Property Tax Abatement for Mancini passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Certificate of Occupancy Application for Crussman. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign. Selectperson Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign Certificate of Occupancy Application for Crussman passed.

The Select Board reviewed a letter of authorization to allow members of the Twin Mountain Bretton Woods Historical Society (TMBWHS) to access the interior of the building being cleaned out for sale of the property. This authorization also allowed the society to sell the contents and retain the funds to further the society’s mission. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the letter of authorization to allow members of the TMBWHS to access the interior of the building as it is being cleaned out for sale of the property and the yard sale, and allow the society to sell the contents and retain the funds to further the society’s mission passed.

The Select Board also reviewed a document serving as a bill of sale to allow the TMBWHS to sell and abandoned item for parts only. The Select Board was unanimous in their approval of this document.

Chairperson Moroney informed that a representative from the United States Post Office has reached out to the Select Board of the Town of Carroll to inform them that the Post Office will be seeking a new location, and are searching for a viable location.

Chairperson Moroney discussed the ad written to inform on the sale of three tax deeded properties and shared this draft with the other members of the Select Board. Moroney sought input from the remaining members. Selectmen Mycko and Marquis recommended no changes. Advertisement will run on the town’s webpage and the town’s Facebook next week and in the newspaper following that. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Town of Carroll Selectman’s Office by September 17th at 3:00 p.m.


FOLLOW UP

Selectman’s Assistant informed on the results of the dental options that had been offered to full-time employees. Selectman’s assistant will investigate if the health insurance company will allow towns to have employees on different plans and follow up with the Select Board at the next meeting.

Chairperson Moroney presented, reviewed, and discussed suggested changes to the Town of Carroll Employee Manual. The suggested changes will be provided to employees for feedback, and this item will be listed on the agenda for the Select Board meeting on 8/26 under follow-up for employees to have an opportunity to discuss.

OTHER

Chairperson Moroney discussed the need to upgrade the town’s computers to Windows 11 this year, as well as the need for changes to the software used in the Town Hall. Moroney discussed her work on addressing this matter and informed she will continue to work on these issues.

Chairperson Moroney thanked Public Works Director Sonia for installing the Dead End sign at the end of Harmony Hill Road. Moroney continued, discussing the electrical work that has been completed on the sign for the Town Hall/Public Safety Building as well as the lighting of the bulletin board in front of the Town Hall.

Chairperson Moroney informed she is continuing to work on addressing the changes to the Veteran’s Tax Credit.

Chairperson Moroney updated on a legal inquiry regarding class 6 roads and maintenance which was made to NHMA legal. Moroney informed that towns are not responsible for maintaining class 6 roads, and discussed efforts to seek assistance for the residents of those roads regarding maintenance, which are also utilized by the snowmobile club in winter. Moroney reported the snowmobile club has declined to provide financial assistance to the residents of that road to maintain the road.

Chairperson Moroney informed there will be another meeting in the Community Room on August 21st regarding planning the Harvest Dinner at 6 p.m. and all are welcome.

Moroney reported she is continuing to work with Wright-Pierce to obtain grant funding to improve the water system infrastructure. Moroney states she will continue working on this and provide updates as they become available.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Rena Vecchio who, on behalf of the Twin Mountain Bretton Woods Historical Society, expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the support of the town, its residents, and the Select Board.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter who informed on a proposal from VHV. Following discussion Selectman Mycko made a motion to accept the proposal and have the Chair sign. This was seconded by Selectman Marquis. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to accept the VHV proposal and have the Chair sign passed.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Bill Vecchio of the Carroll Energy Commission who provided an update on the installation of the solar array on the roof of the Public Safety Building. Vecchio reports the installation of this project is expected to be completed this week. Once the installation is completed the next step is to work with Eversource for connection to the grid. The Energy Commission expressed appreciation for the fine work done by Mains Electric.

At 5:31 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to enter non-public for legal and personnel. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Roll call vote to enter non-public passed at 5:31 p.m.

At 6:13 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to return to public. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to return to public passed.

Chairperson Moroney made a motion to seal the minutes. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Roll call vote to seal the minutes passed unanimously.

At 6:14 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 6:14 p.m.

Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday August 26th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carroll Town Hall Community Room.