Carroll County, NH

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will approve approximately $853,576 in accounts payable and payroll for August 2026. The agenda includes a fire/rescue service agreement with Hale's Location and updates on line-item budget transfers, including a change order for a jail exercise yard concrete pad. The meeting concludes with public comment and non-public sessions.

• Approval of Accounts Payable manifest dated August 13, 2026, totaling $580,416.00
• Approval of Payroll manifest dated August 14, 2026, totaling $272,719.07
• Fire/Rescue Service Agreement with Hale's Location Board of Selectmen
• Line-item transfer for concrete pad installation at Jail Exercise Yard
• Change Order (Giveback) related to Farm Building Removal

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners are meeting to approve routine financial items, including accounts payable and payroll, and to receive a presentation on the 2025 financial audit. They will also discuss a letter from the North Conway Water Precinct regarding Hale's Location and consider a fire sprinkler inspection agreement.

• Accounts Payable August 6, 2026: $259,534.88
• Payroll August 7, 2026: $370,120.20
• Presentation of 2025 Financial Audit by Tammy Webb of Vachon Clukay
• Letter from North Conway Water Precinct regarding Hale's Location
• Fire Sprinkler Inspection Agreement with Facilities Director B Murray

The Carroll County Commissioners approved a 48-month electricity contract with NextEra at $0.11573 per kWh, up from the current $0.09875 rate. They also accepted the 2025 audit report, which noted two findings related to resident funds and credit card late fees, and held a decision on the fire sprinkler inspection agreement until August 24.

• Approved 48-month electricity contract with NextEra (3-0)
• Approved July 31, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved manifest totals: Accounts Payable $259,534.88 and Payroll $370,120.20 (3-0)
• Held fire sprinkler inspection agreement to August 24 meeting
• Entered non-public session and voted to seal minutes (3-0)

Hale's Location

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes, discuss a senior housing study and financial pro forma, and consider a cruiser purchase for the Sheriff’s Department. Other items include transformer replacement, a lease agreement, and potential non-public sessions.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 27, 2026
• Review MOU for Senior Housing Study and Financial Pro Forma (MVC Admin R Leboeuf)
• Discuss Cruiser Purchase (Sheriff D Richardi)
• Approve Eidelweiss Lease Agreement
• Consider Transformer Replacement (Facilities Dir B Murray)

The Carroll County Commissioners approved a $7,810 quote from Gemini Electric to replace a transformer at the Annex, and approved a $19,875 MOU with RS Consulting LLC for a senior housing feasibility study and financial pro forma. They also approved two funding transfers: $54,450 for resident room furniture and $37,500 for a K-9 equipped sheriff's cruiser. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved $7,810 transformer replacement quote from Gemini Electric (3-0)
• Approved $19,875 MOU with RS Consulting LLC for senior housing study (3-0)
• Approved $54,450 transfer for MVC resident room furniture (3-0)
• Approved $37,500 transfer for K-9 equipped sheriff's cruiser (3-0)
• Approved June 27, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved manifest totals: AP $998,399.31, payroll $297,271.15, ACH $15,918.66 (3-0)

Hale's Location

The Hale's Location Selectmen approved the July 11, 2026 meeting minutes and two payments: $315.00 to the NH Tax Collectors Association for a tax collector conference and $6,423.18 to Carroll County as half of the 2026 county tax. All motions passed 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 11, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $315.00 payment to NH Tax Collectors Assoc. (3-0)
• Approved $6,423.18 payment to Carroll County for 1/2 of 2026 County Tax (3-0)

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will approve multiple financial manifests totaling $1,632,525.48, including payroll, accounts payable, and retirement contributions. They will also consider a request to expend inmate funds from the Carroll County House of Corrections superintendent. The Executive Director's report includes approval of the 2027 employee holiday schedule, a Primex rebate, budget vs. actual review, a line item transfer, and discussion of the Eidelweiss Agreement. Public comment and potential non-public sessions are scheduled.

• Approval of Accounts Payable $387,290.72 (July 16) and $165,263.28 (July 23)
• Approval of Payroll $281,862.59 (July 17) and $355,848.16 (July 24)
• Approval of NH Retirement contribution $279,331.87 and ACH payment to NH Municipal Bond Bank $158,987.50
• Request to Expend Inmate Funds - CCHOC Supt B King
• Eidelweiss Agreement discussion and 2027 Employee Holiday Schedule approval

The board declined to approve an amended agreement for the Village District of Eidelweiss due to questions regarding a $400 monthly lease payment. Other actions included approving several payment manifests and a budget line item transfer for MVC maintenance overtime.

• Approved June 13, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved payment manifests totaling $1,320,112.34 (3-0)
• Declined to approve Village District of Eidelweiss amended agreement
• Approved $30,715 Primex rebate as a refund
• Approved $10,000 line item transfer from MVC Maintenance Salaries to MVC Maintenance Overtime (3-0)
• Voted to seal non-public session minutes (3-0)

Hale's Location

The Hale's Location Board of Selectmen approved the June 29, 2026 meeting minutes and authorized a semi-annual county tax payment of $54,453.00. Both motions passed unanimously 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved semi-annual county tax payment of $54,453.00 (3-0)

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to review an updated assisted living analysis and reconsider a satellite television agreement for MVC. The board will also address capital expenses for MVC resident furniture and county tax payments for Hale's Location.

• Satellite Television-MVC-Agreement reconsideration
• MVC Resident Furniture capital expense
• Updated Assisted Living Analysis discussion
• Hale's Location Board of Selectmen meeting regarding County Tax Payment
• Line Item Transfers in the Executive Director Report

The Board approved funding for a feasibility study to add an assisted living wing to the county nursing home. They also entered a two-year propane contract and approved a small capital budget transfer. The board took no action on a request to repurpose MVC capital funds for furniture.

• Approved spending up to $25,000 from the Dube Fund for an assisted living feasibility study (3-0)
• Approved two-year propane contract with Eastern Propane at $1.2853 per gallon (3-0)
• Approved line-item transfer 2026-001 of $2,564 in the capital budget (3-0)
• Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved manifest totals for payroll and accounts payable (3-0)
• Approved meeting with Delegation subcommittee to set regional appropriations policy (3-0)
• Voted to seal non-public meeting minutes (3-0)

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to approve several contracts and financial transfers. The agenda includes a change order for a generator project and a waste management contract for the jail.

• Payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,022,758.19
• Generator Project change order approval
• Waste Management contract for the jail
• MVC Direct TV contract
• Agreement between Village District of Eidelweiss and Carroll County Sheriff's Dept

The Board approved a generator project change order and renewed service agreements for waste management and MVC television. They also authorized the release of several non-public meeting minutes and approved payroll and accounts payable totals.

• Approved generator project change order minus driveway repaving (2-1)
• Approved Waste Management jail contract renewal through June 30, 2029 at $399/month (3-0)
• Approved seven-year Direct TV agreement for MVC (3-0)
• Approved release of 11 non-public meeting minutes from 2022-2026 (3-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved manifest totals for payroll, accounts payable, and NHRS contributions (3-0)
• Tabled line item transfer request pending more information
• Took no action on MVC Capital change of purpose for furniture replacement

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to review payroll and accounts payable manifests. The body will discuss a bid award for farm building removal and an agreement between the Village District of Eidelweiss and the Carroll County Sheriff's Dept.

• Bid award for farm building removal
• Agreement between Village District of Eidelweiss and Carroll County Sheriff's Dept
• Payroll and accounts payable manifests from June 12 2026
• Meeting with Hale's Location Board of Selectmen

The Board approved a bid for building and asbestos removal and authorized further negotiations regarding a tower agreement with Eidelweiss. The board also approved payroll and accounts payable manifests.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved payroll manifest of $352,452.10 (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable manifest of $1,006,693.21 (3-0)
• Awarded $51,975 bid to Cobalt Construction for farm building and asbestos removal (3-0)
• Approved one more round of negotiations with Eidelweiss for June 23 meeting (2-1)
• Approved entry into non-public session (3-0)
• Voted to seal non-public meeting minutes

Hale's Location

The Select Board approved the minutes from June 5, 2025, and authorized three payments. The largest expenditure was for tuition paid to the Town of Conway.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $40.00 payment to NH Tax Collectors Assoc. (3-0)
• Approved $62,013.00 payment to Town of Conway for 2025-2026 tuition (3-0)
• Approved $250.00 payment to Town of Bartlett for election meeting services (3-0)

Hale's Location

The Select Board approved the 2025 audit engagement letter with Berry Dunn and authorized two payments. The board also discussed updating the fire/rescue contract with North Conway Water Precinct.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $91.82 payment to Avitar for tax bills (3-0)
• Approved $2,289.95 payment to Town of Conway for 1i qtr.Mv fees (3-0)
• Approved 2025 audit engagement letter with Berry Dunn, not to exceed $7,000.00 (3-0)

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to discuss contract renewals and project updates. The body is reviewing agreements for waste management and damper inspection services, as well as a sheriff's department agreement with the Village District of Eidelweiss.

• Waste Management Contract Renewal
• Bid Opening for HVAC Project
• Bid Award for Farm Building Removal
• Laundry Facility Project fund transfer for equipment purchase
• Agreement between Village District of Eidelweiss and Carroll County Sheriff's Dept

The Board approved several facility upgrades, including new laundry machines for Mountain View Community and a reduced-scope HVAC project. They also renewed a three-year waste management contract and authorized accounting support services. The board discussed the potential use of eminent domain for a communications tower site.

• Approved three-year Waste Management contract renewal (3-0)
• Approved $3,510 contract with Impact Fire for smoke duct damper inspection (3-0)
• Approved $72,041 quote from Daniels Equipment for laundry machines and waived competitive bidding (3-0)
• Approved HVAC contract for ENE not to exceed $248,000 (3-0)
• Approved 5-year Pitney Bowes agreement for postage meter (3-0)
• Approved Berry Dunn agreement up to $50,000 for accounting and audit support (3-0)
• Approved key badge access assignments for administrative offices (3-0)
• Approved five-year agreement with Central Square (3-0)

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to discuss employee benefit renewal agreements for July 2026 through June 2027. The board will also consider bid recommendations for several facility projects and review county policies.

• Employee Benefit Renewal Agreements (July 1 2026-June 30 2027)
• Bid recommendations for MVC Irrigation System, Farm Building Removal, and HVAC Project
• Agreement between Village District of Eidelweiss and Carroll County Sheriff's Dept
• Policy review for Computer Use and Video Surveillance
• Discussion regarding the Annex

The board approved a medical plan renewal with a 14% increase and retained Upton & Hatfield LLC as labor counsel. They also authorized a $17,992 change order for the MVC laundry addition and approved new video surveillance and computer use policies.

• Approved employee medical plan renewal (3-0)
• Canceled MVC Irrigation System bid process (3-0)
• Approved $17,992 change order for MVC laundry addition pavement (3-0)
• Approved Video Surveillance and Computer Use policies (3-0)
• Retained Upton & Hatfield LLC as labor counsel (3-0)
• Approved request for qualifications for water storage tank cover analysis (3-0)
• Approved finalizing USDA application for $2 million funding for Annex renovation (3-0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes and manifest totals (3-0)

Hale's Location

The board decided to stop processing building permits following legal advice that the local association holds enforcement authority. The board also approved a water precinct payment and the first tax warrant of 2025. Additionally, the board will seek direction from the Secretary of State regarding election options.

• Stopped processing building permits (3-0)
• Approved $122,047.00 payment to North Conway Water Precinct (3-0)
• Approved 1st tax warrant of 2025 for $159,508.00 (3-0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Decided to seek formal direction from the Secretary of State regarding election options

Hale's Location

The Select Board approved the minutes from April 20, 2026, and authorized three payments totaling $40,732.98. The board also discussed an upcoming meeting with the Secretary of State's office regarding election processes.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $38,000.00 payment to Conway Fire Dept. for 2026 Ambulance Service (3-0)
• Approved $2,000.00 payment to Whiting Consulting for assessing fees (3-0)
• Approved $732.98 payment to Carroll County for laptop reimbursement (3-0)

Carroll County Commissioners

The Carroll County Commissioners will meet to sign documents for a Tax Anticipation Note. The board will also open bids for several infrastructure projects and award contracts for equipment and furniture.

• Tax Anticipation Note resolution and document signing
• Bid openings for MVC Irrigation System, Farm Building Removal, and HVAC Project
• Bid awards for MVC resident furniture (living room and dining tables)
• Bid award for DPW Dump Truck with Plow
• Bid award for Annex/Sewer Treatment Facility Generator

The Board approved a $17 million line of credit through Bank of New Hampshire and awarded several facility and equipment contracts. They also authorized a contract for a $32,500 Victims of Crime Act grant.

• Approved $17M Tax Anticipation Note line of credit (3-0)
• Approved $108,900 bid to Gemini Electric for Annex-Wastewater System Generator (3-0)
• Approved $29,830 bid to Cobalt Construction for Maintenance Garage Repair (2-1)
• Approved $66,311.83 bid to Concordance for resident furniture and dining tables (3-0)
• Approved $87,706.72 bid to Grappone Ford for dump truck with plow (3-0)
• Approved up to $20,000 for fuel leak remediation and utility marking (3-0)
• Authorized contract for $32,500 VOCA grant (3-0)
• Approved Six Remnant Defendants Agreement regarding opioid settlement (3-0)

Carroll County Delegation

The Carroll County Delegation will meet to determine the salaries for elected officials. The body will also review and approve minutes from previous full Delegation and Executive Committee meetings.

• Setting of elected officials’ salaries