Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman, Selectman David E. Hartman and Selectman Richard A. Cook

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Others present:

Karen Merrill-Antle – school board representative Richard Senor

Jim Mitchell – Parking Committee Barbara Maki – Parking Committee

George Pellettieri – Parking Committee Jim McLaughlin – Parking Committee

Intertown Record Richard Cutting – Chandler Reservation

Argus Champion Mike Sailer - resident

Bob Firth - resident Ron Klemarczyk – Forester

Karen Merrill-Antle met with the Selectmen and introduced herself as a School Board Representative. Ms. Antle will meet with the Selectmen on the second Tuesday of every month for informative purposes.

Richard Cutting as representative of the Chandler Reservation and Ron Klemarczyk the Forester for the Chandler Reservation met with the Selectmen to obtain their signatures on a timber sale contract for the Chandler Reservation. Because streams will be crossed a wetland permit will be submitted to the Department of Environmental Services. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve the timber sale contract for the Chandler Reservation with Hopkinton Forestry & Land Clearing. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve the intent-to-cut for Map 9 Lot 9. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Members of the Parking Committee, Jim Mitchell, George Pellettieri, Barbara Maki and Jim McLaughlin presented copies of proposed ideas for additional parking in the business area. Eight possible sites were determined for additional parking, (a site on Kearsarge Mountain Road, elementary school playground, land behind Foothills and Wingdoodles, land behind Bookends, land behind a home located on West Main Street and property on Mill Street). The main focus of the Committee was reconstructing additional parking at Simonds School on school land adjacent to the kindergarten. The driveway would be located behind the school, and at the far end of the kindergarten area additional parking and a bus turn around would be created. Parents for student pick-up/drop-off could use the current access through the playground. Richard Senor commented that the sidewalk along Kearsarge Mountain Road could be removed and pushed back to create a bus lane, and is the land being proposed wetlands? Selectman Cook explained that the land is usable. Mr. Closs who holds an option agreement on the Odd-Fellows building has approached the school district in regards to the possible use of the building for school offices. Chairman Eigabroadt asked what happens to the school property if the school district closes Simonds School. This needs to be further investigation. The Selectmen would like to review the presented ideas and talk more with the Committee members in two weeks.

Mr. Firth met with the Selectmen regarding a letter of understanding stipulating that a septic system would be installed on Mr. Firth’s property no later than August 31, 2005. Mr. Firth is unable to meet the deadline. A required erosion plan needs to be submitted to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. The Selectmen agreed that installing a septic system before the dwelling is constructed raises some concern. Selectman Cook made a motion to amend the memorandum of understanding between Robert Firth and the Town of Warner to remove the August 31, 2005 deadline for the construction of the septic system but to maintain the May 31, 2006 deadline for completion of construction that will result in a certificate of occupancy. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Mike Sailer met with the Selectmen to obtain permission to use Town property as a temporary access to construct a fire pond on Map 14 Lot 18-1. Mr. Sailer asked the Fire Department if they could use the pond, the department responded favorably. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve Mr. Sailer’s request to use Town property at Map 14 Lot 17 as a de-watering site for a fire pond to be built on Map 14 Lot 18-1. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. Selectman Cook amended the motion to allow access up until December 31, 2006. Selectman Hartman seconded the amendment. All were in favor. The motion passed. A letter will be drafted explaining that the Town has granted permission.

The Selectmen will review a draft letter to Mr. Abbondanza regarding the stockpiling of material on Map Lot.

The Selectmen received advisement from Town Counsel regarding the Naughton property. The Selectmen noted that the Police have not documented activity regarding commercial vehicles on the site. The Selectmen agreed to send a letter stating the activity has been noticed by the neighbors and the Selectmen could file a motion of contempt if activities that violate the motion to enforce continue.

John Dabuliewicz and Barbara Scarpino will assist the Selectmen in the interview process for the Town Administrator position. The Selectmen will meet with them on October 4, 2005 to review the interview process. The interviews will be held in a non-public session.

The Selectmen approved a purchase order for baling wire to be used at the Transfer Station.

Selectman Hartman recommended setting the Guaranteed Annual Tonnage at 2,150 tons for 2006; further discussion will continue with Mr. Fouliard on October 4, 2005. Recyclables need to be determined. In 2006, it will cost an estimated $41.65 per ton to process material at the incinerator that is owned by Wheelabrator.

Mill Street is slated for the next road to be reconstructed. Provan & Lober will complete the cost estimate for $1,800.00. Selectman Cook made the motion to appropriate up to $2,000.00 from the Highway Road Construction Fund to establish a cost estimate for the reconstruction of Mill St.. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Denny Hill Project is still on hold, as Weaver Bros. is working on Route 89 blasting and removing material near exit 10. Alternatives for the Denny Hill work may need to be discussed.

The Selectmen approved the following building permits:

Map 28 Lot 004 porch

Map 11 Lot 55 garage replacement

Selectman Cook made a motion to close the public session. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Motion to adjourn 8:20 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman
David E. Hartman
Richard A. Cook