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October 14th, 2025
Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
October 14th, 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: Scott Sonia, Ian MacMillan, Bobbi Amirault, Imre Szauter, Ben & Melissa Jellison, Chris & Judy Pappas, Carol Carlson (arrived at 5:38 p.m.)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Signing of bills and manifests completed prior to this meeting.
Approval of the minutes of 10/7/2025 will be tabled until the next meeting of the Select Board, scheduled for 10/21/2025.
The Select Board was presented with a Certificate of Occupancy for Rynning. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve the Certificate of Occupancy for Rynning. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the Certificate of Occupancy for Rynning passed.
The Select Board was presented with a contract from Clerk Works for 2026. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve the 2026 contract for Clerk Works. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the 2026 contract for Clerk Works passed.
The Select Board was presented with a corrected property deed for 457 Route 3 South. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the corrected property deed for 457 Route 3 South. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the corrected property deed for 457 Route 3 South passed. All members of the Select Board signed at this time, Selectman’s Assistant Basnar notarized signatures.
The Select Board was presented with a corrected property deed for 97 Little River Road. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the corrected property deed for 97 Little River Road. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the corrected property deed for 97 Little River Road passed. All members of the Select Board signed at this time, Selectman’s Assistant Basnar notarized signatures.
The Select Board was presented with a corrected property deed for 133 Route 3 South. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign the corrected property deed for 133 Route 3 South. Selectman Marquis abstained. Chairperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign the corrected property deed for 133 Route 3 South passed. Chairperson Moroney and Selectman Mycko signed at this time, Selectman’s Assistant Basnar notarized the signatures.
BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
Chairperson Moroney recognized Melissa Jellison, Director of the Recreation Committee, who presented the proposed Recreation Committee budget for 2026. Jellison reviewed the 2025 budget as well as proposed changes for 2026 budget. Jellison cited increases in the cost of equipment & supplies due to general inflation. Jellison also proposed increasing the line for town entertainment to get bigger bands and continue renting a stage and tent. Jellison informed the stage and tent worked well for 2025 and reported getting positive feedback from attendees. This also included the budgets for the Garden Club as well as the Fishing Derby. Proposed budget for the Recreation Committee for 2026 totaled $20,925.
The Select Board reviewed the 2026 proposed budget for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office. The proposed budget for 2026 included a 3% increase in wages for the Town Clerk & Deputy Town Clerk. This was the only change from the 2025 budget.
Chairperson Moroney presented the 2026 proposed budget for Patriotic Purposes. No change in the requested amount, presented budget for Patriotic Purposes for 2026 is $2,000.
Building Inspector Dave Scalley was unable to attend this meeting, but provided his proposed budget for 2026. Proposed budget for this department is $77,900, which includes a pay increase of $2/hour. All other lines remain the same as the adopted 2025 budget.
Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter who presented the proposed 2026 budget for the Carroll Energy Commission. Szauter informed on the expenses of 2025 and requested increases in the budget for advertisements as well as consultant fees and miscellaneous. Total proposed budget for 2026 for the Energy Commission is $3,700.
When she arrived, Chairperson Moroney recognized Carol Carlson, who presented the proposed budget for the Chamber of Commerce. Carlson informed on 2025 expenses, as well as provided a detailed break down of expenses. Total proposed budget for the Chamber of Commerce for 2026 is $13,265, which is an $87 increase from 2025.
FOLLOW UP
Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter who presented the Select Board with a letter to be signed regarding the reimbursement request for the Municipal Solar Program. This is related to the completed installation of the Solar Array, which was 2025 warrant article #3. Szauter provided information on the savings to be expected as a result of the installation of this array, and requested signature of the Chairperson on the reimbursement request to be sent to the NH Department of Energy. Selectman Mycko made a motion to have the Chair sign Energy Commission reimbursement request letter to NH DOE. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to have the Chair sign Energy Commission reimbursement request letter to NH DOE passed and Chairperson Moroney signed.
The Select Board was presented with the updated Employee Manual signature page, which includes the changes voted on at the Select Board meeting on 8/26/2025. The Select Board reviewed the changes and Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and sign employee manual updates. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign employee manual updates passed. These changes will go into effect on 1/1/2026.
OTHER
Chairperson Moroney recognized Ian MacMillan who provided the Select Board with an update on the grant application process to obtain a grant to fund an additional full-time office position. MacMillan informed that Friday the department was informed that the grant has been awarded and totals $125,000. MacMillan informed that the town would need to formally accept the award, as well as provided additional information on the requirements of the grant. MacMillan requested the Select Board consider an increase to the hourly rate for part-time police officers to remain competitive with surrounding towns for the remainder of 2025 and going into 2026. MacMillan informed this does not increase the budget for 2025 or change the proposed budget for 2026. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to increase the part-time officer hourly rate to $35/hour. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to increase the part-time officer hourly rate to $35/hour passed. These changes will go into effect at the processing of the next payroll.
Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter who informed on a contract from Knollwood Energy which has been presented to the town regarding the purchase of renewable energy certificates. Szauter provided additional information to the Select Board and informed the Energy Commission will be reviewing this contract at their next meeting and will present their recommendation to the Select Board at a subsequent meeting. Szauter also reported that the membership for Clean Energy NH is due. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to approve payment. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve payment of Clean Energy NH membership passed. Szauter also informed the board of the savings already being shown with the installation of the solar array on the Public Safety Building, as well as the map of the streetlights in town being added to the town’s GIS.
Chairperson Moroney recognized Ben Jellison who informed he has resigned from his position on the School Board due to an opportunity for a contract with that district for his personal business, and a replacement will need to be appointed. Jellison informed he would run for School Board again in March and would be willing to provide assistance to whomever is interested in taking his place on the Board.
Chairperson Moroney informed that she will be attending a meeting of the Education Coalition 2.0 on Tuesday the 21st. Moroney provided information to those in attendance regarding the benefits of membership to the coalition, and stated she may be late to the next meeting due to traffic on her return from the southern part of the state. Moroney informed that at the next meeting the board will complete a review of all proposed budgets and warrant articles since Selectman Marquis will be out of town following the next meeting of the Select Board.
Chairperson Moroney informed that the Harvest Dinner being planned would like to allow those attending to bring their own alcohol if they choose. The Select Board did not oppose this.
At 5:50 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 5:50 p.m.
At 6:09 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 6:09 p.m.
At 6:09 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 6:09 p.m.
Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday October 21st, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carroll Town Hall Community Room.