Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 10/7/2025

October 7th, 2025

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
October 7th, 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: Ian MacMillan, Scott Sonia, Chris & Judy Pappas, Steffanie Apostle, Karen Moran, Imre Szauter, Evan Karpf, Dave Scalley, Mike Gooden, Bobbi Amirault, Nichole Fitzpatrick, Sean Wessen and Carol Niewola of NH Department of Transportation, Aeronautics

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

Pledge of Allegiance

MEETING OF THE CARROLL WATER COMMISSION
Chairperson Moroney reviewed and read the ordinance signed by the Select Board at the 9/23/2025 Select Board meeting (see Attachment 1). Selectman Mycko made a motion to adopt this ordinance into the Town of Carroll Water Regulations. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to adopt the ordinance into the Town of Carroll Water Regulations passed.

MEETING OF THE CARROLL SELECT BOARD
Signing of bills and manifests completed prior to this meeting.

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve the minutes of 9/23/2025, Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve minutes of 9/23/2025 passed.

The Select Board was presented with an Oath of Office for Zoning Board Alternate Member Gemmer. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve the Oath of Office for Zoning Board Alternate Member Gemmer. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve Oath of Office for Zoning Board Alternate Member Gemmer passed.

The Select Board was presented with a contract from Municipal Technology Services (MTS) to provide software services and support for the Finance Office and the office of the Town Clerk/ Tax Collector. The initial cost to begin the software transition is $12,500 following the kick-off meeting, which has been completed. After a review of the most recent report provided by the Trustees of the Trust Funds the Select Board determined to expend funds from the Computer Technology Capital Reserve Fund. Selectman Mycko made a motion to expend $12,500 from the Computer Technology Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to expend $12,500 from the Computer Technology Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of covering the initial cost to begin the software transition to MTS passed. Chairperson Moroney then signed the contract with MTS.

The Select Board was presented with a 2025 Supplemental Water Warrant for O’Brien. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign 2025 Supplemental Water Warrant for O’Brien. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign 2025 Supplemental Water Warrant for O’Brien passed.

The Select Board was presented with a 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Houle. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Houle passed.

The Select Board was presented with a 2026 contract from Newfound Title Services. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the 2026 contract from Newfound Title Services. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the 2026 contract from Newfound Title Services passed.

2025 TAX DEEDED PROPERTY SALES
Chairperson Moroney informed on the property transfer tax, the review of the deeds provided by legal and the recommended changes made to the deeds following the receipt of this information. Moroney stated the deeds have been corrected, and she will complete the bill of sale for each of the properties for the next meeting of the Select Board, scheduled for 10/14/2025.
Moroney began with the deed for 457 Route 3 South, reviewing the updated deed with the members of the board and those in attendance. Selectman Mycko made a motion to sign the deed for 457 Route 3 South. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to sign the deed for 457 Route 3 South passed. All members of the board then signed the deed, which was notarized by Selectman’s Assistant Basnar at that time.
Moroney then reviewed the deed for 97 Little River Road reviewing the updated deed with the members of the board and those in attendance. Selectman Mycko made a motion to sign the deed for 97 Little River Road. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to sign the deed for 97 Little River Road passed. All members of the board then signed the deed, which was notarized by Selectman’s Assistant Basnar at that time.
Moroney then reviewed the deed for 133 Route 3 South reviewing the updated deed with the members of the board and those in attendance. Selectman Mycko made a motion to sign the deed for 133 Route 3 South. Chairperson Moroney seconded, Selectman Marquis abstained, none opposed. Motion to sign the deed for 133 Route 3 South passed. Chairperson Moroney and Selectman Mycko then signed the deed, which was notarized by Selectman’s Assistant Basnar at that time.
Chairperson Moroney reported that she would continue working on completion of the bill of sale for the above-mentioned properties. Moroney recommended a motion to allow the Selectman’s Assistant to sign the bill of sale when purchasers of the property come to complete the sale, rather than waiting for another meeting of the Select Board. Selectman Mycko made a motion to allow Selectman’s Assistant sign the bill of sale for all three properties. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to allow the Selectman’s Assistant to sign the bill of sale when purchasers of the property come to complete the sale for all three properties passed.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Nicole Fitzpatrick who presented to the Select Board to discuss building without an approved Building Permit Application. Fitzpatrick explained that she was unaware that a Building Permit Application was not required in the Town of Carroll, and that once she was made aware a Building Permit Application was obtained through working with Land Use Secretary Apostle. Fitzpatrick requested leniency from the board regarding the fine of $1,000 as this was not intentional and was an oversight by the property owner due to not understanding what was required. The Select Board asked questions of Fitzpatrick and additional information was provided by Building Inspector Scalley and Land Use Secretary Apostle. Scalley informed on the Building Inspector’s fee for working without a permit. Following discussion by the Select Board the decision was made to reduce the fine from $1,000 to $500.

BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
The Select Board reviewed the 2026 proposed budget for the Office of the Health Officer. No changes form the accepted budget for 2025 with a total of $1,310 proposed for 2026.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Scott Sonia, Director of Public Works who presented the proposed 2026 budget for the Transfer Station. Sonia provided information on increases and decreases across the budget. Increases included the cost of trucking, disposal of tires, container leases, the cost of internet and landfill maintenance. Sonia reported the septic is caught up for the next 3 years, not including the FD septic.
Sonia moved on to the proposed 2026 budget for General Buildings. Sonia informed on decreases in the cost of electricity due to the solar array and the installation of the LED street lights in 2024. Sonia reported increases in the cost of water consumption and heating fuel costs.
Regarding the Highway Department proposed 2026 budget Sonia informed minimal changes, some of which include maintenance for the Harold Garneau Bridge, and the increased cost of gasoline. Sonia reports overall not a large change from the accepted 2025 budget for the Highway Department.
Sonia then discussed the proposed 2026 Water Department budget. Sonia anticipates needing to purchase an injection pump for the pump house and reported an increased cost for water samples, but that much of the 2026 budget stayed the same as the accepted 2025 Water Department budget.
Sonia then moved on to present five warrant articles for the departments he oversees. These articles include modification of the slope of the town hall, funds to repair and rebuild specific roads, reconstructing or rebuilding the driveway/parking lot of the highway garage, purchase of a new vehicle for plowing and year-round use, and reconstruct/rebuild the driveway at the Transfer Station.


FOLLOW UP
AIRPORT TREE REMOVAL & REGULATIONS
Chairperson Moroney reported she did not have enough time to review all the information provided since the last meeting on this issue, held on 9/23/2025. Moroney informed that once she has had time to review the town will follow up with legal for their advice. Chairperson Moroney recognized Evan Karpf who reported he asked Carol Niewola from NH DOT Aeronautics to attend this meeting Niewola reported she would assist by answering any questions she could regarding this matter. Moroney informed the issue is that neighbors to the airport are covering the expense of removing trees on their property due to the airport, and what needs clarification is who bears the financial responsibility for removing the trees, and if there is funding available to the airport to assist with this cost. Niewola to informed on her qualifications and experience and how NH DOT completes inspections of these overlay areas and uploads that information to the FAA database. Niewola informs that the information in the inspection is not exhaustive and focuses on the approach surface, which she stated the town’s ordinance correctly describes. When asked if the airport in question falls under DOT or FAA regulations Niewola stated that Twin Mountain Airport is privately owned, open to the public, registered with the state and with the FAA, and does not receive any FAA grants so she refers to this as “not obligated to the FAA and does not have to follow any FAA design standards, they are guidelines and recommendations only.” Niewola states that because the airport is registered with the state an inspection is done by NH DOT annually to ensure an airport open to the public meets general safety standards. Niewola continued answering questions from those in attendance regarding regulations, and directed the town to reach out to town legal council for recommendations. Those in attendance continued discussion of this topic. Karpf asked to address the Select Board and was permitted. He discussed certified letters sent from the town which he states had no relation to correspondence from him. The Select Board will review information and follow up at a future meeting.

OTHER
Selectman Mycko provided an update on licenses and software and will follow up with additional information when it is available.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter who reported on a letter from the Energy Commission seeking reimbursement for expenses on the installation of the Solar Array. A copy was provided to the Select Board for their review and will be discussed at the meeting scheduled for 10/7/2025.
Szauter continued with recognizing Vern Amirault for his service on the Carroll Energy Commission (CEC). Szauter informed that Amirault has announced that he will not be renewing his 3 year term on the CEC, and voiced the appreciation of all the members of the Commission for Amirault’s contribution to their projects.
Szauter moved to this 3rd order of business which was to report that Friday the CEC received a contract for Knowlwood Energy, who sells the renewal energy certificates produced by the solar array on the Public Safety Building. Szauter stated this will be reviewed by the CEC at their meeting on the 22nd of October and provide their recommendations at the following meeting.
Szauter’s next item was to discuss membership renewal with Clean Energy NH. Szauter informed on the cost of membership, as well as the benefits provided by membership in this organization. These include the completion of the LED streetlight project as well as the Solar Array on the Public Safety Building, for which Szauter reports Clean Energy NH was instrumental in the application process for those projects. The CEC will also discuss membership renewal at their next meeting.
Szauter concluded with informing on the replacement of 3 street lights and the collection and return of those lights, and the demo light, which will be picked up from the Town Hall the following day.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Karpf again, who stated that he had written and emailed letters to Dave Scalley as code enforcement requesting the status of the follow-up of the ordinance regarding the trees being cut. Karpf apologized to Land Use Secretary Apostle and stated he wanted it to be clear that he did not deny sending the letters to the town and was willing to provide them if required.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Scott Sonia who expressed his thanks to his department, as well as Danny Garneau, for all the hard work in repairing the two water leaks recently.

Dave Scalley requested to enter non-public for legal. The Select Board approved. Moroney informed all in attendance that the next meeting is scheduled for October 14th at 5:00 p.m.

At 6:27 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to enter non-public for legal. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Vote to enter non-public for legal passed. Entered non-public at 6:27 p.m.

At 7:07 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to return to public. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to return to public passed. Returned to public at 7:18 p.m.

At 7:07 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to adjourn passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday October 7th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carroll Town Hall Community Room.