Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 5/19/2026

May 19th, 2026

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
May 19th, 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, Aaron Foti
Members of the Public: Rena Vecchio, Cathy Fulkerson, Ian MacMillan, Imre Szauter, Bobbi & Vern Amirault, Betsy & Jeff Warren, Mike Gooden
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 5/5/2026. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the minutes of 5/5/2026 passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Supplementary Water Warrant 2026. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the Supplementary Water Warrant 2026. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the Supplementary Water Warrant 2026 passed.
The Select Board was presented with 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Merced. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Merced. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Merced passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Corrected Yield Tax for operation 25-075-01-T. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the Corrected Yield Tax for operation 25-075-01-T. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the Corrected Yield Tax for operation 25-075-01-T passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Corrected Yield Tax for operation 25-075-04-T. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the Corrected Yield Tax for operation 25-075-04-T. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the Corrected Yield Tax for operation 25-075-04-T passed.
The Select Board was presented with a 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Bayroot. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Bayroot. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the 2025 Property Tax Abatement for Bayroot passed.
The Select Board was presented with a letter to Request Reimbursement from the Trustees of the Trust Funds for 2026 Warrant Article #14. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign the letter to Request Reimbursement from the Trustees of the Trust Funds for 2026 Warrant Article #14. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the letter to Request Reimbursement from the Trustees of the Trust Funds for 2026 Warrant Article #14 passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Driveway Permit Application for 40 Old Cherry Mountain Road. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Driveway Permit Application for 40 Old Cherry Mountain Road. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Driveway Permit Application for 40 Old Cherry Mountain Road passed.
The Select Board was presented with a Driveway Permit Application for Little River Road. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Driveway Permit Application for Little River Road. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Driveway Permit Application for Little River Road passed.
Chairman Mycko recognized Ian MacMillan who requested the detail rates for PD and Fire be increased. Mac Millan requested the rates for the first 8 hours of detail go from $50 to $75, and the rates for any hours over 8 go from $75 to $100 per hour, plus administrative fees, to bring both departments more in line with other departments in the area. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve the change in rates for the first 8 hours of detail from $50 to $75, and the rates for any hours over 8 from $75 to $100 per hour, plus administrative fees. Chairman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the change in rates for the first 8 hours of detail from $50 to $75, and the rates for any hours over 8 from $75 to $100 per hour, plus administrative fees passed.
The Select Board was presented with a request for a letter of support from J&D Family Services. The board reviewed this request and determined they would like additional information prior to signing a letter of support. Selectman’s Assistant will reach out to obtain additional information for the Select Board from the requester. Selectman Foti informed that this has also come before the Zoning Board of Administration (ZBA) and recommended tabling this item until the ZBA completes its review.
The Select Board was presented with a lease renewal for the postage meter. The Select Board reviewed and determined they would table this until more information can be obtained regarding the contract length and possible out clause.
The Select Board was presented with a Maintenance Contract Renewal from VHV. Brief discussion followed. Selectperson Moroney made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Maintenance Contract Renewal from VHV. Selectman Foti seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Maintenance Contract Renewal from VHV passed.
The Select Board was presented with an email from Charter Communications regarding franchise renewal. Brief discussion followed; the Select Board determined they would take no action at this time.

FOLLOW UP
The Select Board was presented with updates from the Building Inspector & Land Use regarding starting work without a permit and examples of agreements that can be updated should the town decide to attach a document to the deed of a property where the foundation was not inspected. This information was provided to the Select Board for their review.
Chairman Mycko recognized Selectperson Moroney who discussed the potential purchase of banners to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Discussion followed regarding who would purchase, where the funds would come from, and design of the banners to allow for reuse in future years. Chairman Mycko made a motion to look for the funds to purchase these banners. Selectman Foti seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to look for the funds to purchase the banners passed.

OTHER
Chairman Mycko recognized Selectman Foti who addressed several items. Foti informed that the information related to the ZBA on the Town’s website is out of date. Information was provided to Selectman Foti from Selectman’s Assistant on how the Town’s website is updated, and requested any information to be updated be provided to her so she can address these issues.
Selectman Foti also discussed establishing a data retention policy and coordinating with Lakes Region to obtain info on other municipalities and their data retention policies. Chairman Mycko informed he will follow up with Lakes Region.
Selectman Foti discussed town ordinances and inquired if there is a centralized location for all the ordinances through out all the departments. Foti reported that these ordinances need updating across departments, as well as clarification.
Selectman Foti continued and discussed issues with communication between Land Use Secretary and North Country Council (NCC). Foti reported Secretary Apostle has reached out to NCC multiple times to begin the process of the zoning ordinance update and review planned for 2026 and has gotten no response. Since the town is not under contract with NCC for these services Foti suggested reaching out to other councils for these services.
Selectman Foti then moved on to discussing the meeting schedule for the Select Board as well as prior commitments and planned vacations of the members of the Select Board. Foti informed that Tuesday meetings at 5:00 p.m. may be difficult due to prior commitments. The Select Board discussed moving the meetings to Mondays at 5:00 p.m. Foti informed that there is no need to change the day of the Select Board meetings immediately. The Select Board will continue to meet on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. until Foti informs the other members of the board that the day of the week for meetings needs to change.
The Select Board members then reviewed upcoming planned absences, and discussed the signing of manifests when two Select Board members will be out of town at the same time.
Chairman Mycko discussed his communication with Fidium and requested the Selectman’s Assistant set up a meeting with their representative for the Select Board meeting on 6/2/2026.
Selectman’s Assistant informed the board of a successful motor vehicle audit completed with the Town Clerk/Tax Collector by the Department of Motor Vehicles. No issues reported, all in compliance.
Chairman Mycko recognized Imre Szauter who discussed the possibility of adding another email address to the town to facilitate contracts and inspections. The Select Board discussed and determined no action will be taken at this time.
Chairman Mycko recognized Vern Amirault who reported on the upcoming 2026 Fishing Derby and associated needs from the Town. Amirault also wanted to acknowledge Lisa Gemmer for the donation of her time and services in painting the sign for Straw Cemetery, as well as prior painting of the town signs.
Chairman Mycko recognized Cathy Fulkerson who provided a packet of information to the Selectman’s Assistant and requested copies be provided to the members of the Select Board. Fulkerson also inquired about renting the Community Room in the Town Hall. Select Board and Assistant provided information on this process and answered associated questions.
At 6:10 p.m. Chairman Mycko made a motion to enter non-public for legal. Selectperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Vote to enter non-public for legal passed. Entered non-public at 6:10 p.m.
At 6:35 p.m. Chairman Mycko made a motion to return to public and seal the minutes. Selectperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to return to public and seal the minutes passed.
At 6:35 p.m. Chairman Mycko made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to adjourn passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday May 21st at 11:00 a.m.