Chairman O'Connor opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m., in attendance was Selectman Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, and Selectman Edward F. Mical.

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Mr. Thomas Brennan, Superintendent of the Kearsarge Regional School District, met with the Board to discuss the deficit and handed out a report explaining the situation. The outline explains what was discovered, how it was found and the steps taken to deal with the deficit. Mr. Brennan informed the Board that the budget has been frozen since September 2002, no expenditures can be made without the Superintendents approval. Selectman Brayshaw discussed the busing issues that are continuous in Warner. Selectman Mical commented about the Emergency Management Directors from the school district that met at the Middle School and recommended a quarterly meeting. The School District Meeting will be held on January 11, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kearsarge Regional High School.

The Board discussed what is needed for fire hydrant maintenance. Selectman Mical informed the Board that a line item would be put back into the Fire Department budget for the maintenance totaling $4,000.00. Chairman O'Connor requested a break down of what the Highway Department will do and what the Fire Department will be doing. Selectman Mical will obtain that breakdown.

The Board will meet with the Water Precinct Commissioners to discuss the original contract regarding the fire hydrants on January 28, 2003.

The Board of Selectmen’s meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. effective January 14, 2003.

A Public Hearing to accept the upgraded section of East Joppa Road will be held on February 4, 2003.

The Policy book will be followed for the payment of overtime. Selectman Mical suggested revising the policy for seasonal work.

The Department Head meetings will resume on January 28, 2003.

Selectman Mical informed the Board about the Budget Committee that was held on January 6, 2003. The review process will begin on January 13, 2003.

Selectman Brayshaw informed the Board about the Planning Board meeting that was held on January 6, 2003. The Exit 9 sub-division was approved. There were three sub-division requests that were granted. Selectman Brayshaw questioned the Board if they had commissioned the Assessing Clerk to go before the Planning Board to request a Warrant Article for the updated building codes on Interior Building Permits. The Board was unaware that the Assessing Clerk requested such an article. Selectman Brayshaw, acting as the representative from the Board of Selectmen stated that he is the one that should be presenting anything to the Planning Board not the Assessing Clerk since he is the Liaison.

Chairman O'Connor commented that a project list would be presented to the Board of Selectmen from the Transfer Station Department Head on January 28, 2003.

Selectman Mical commented about the cars that are parked on the side of the road. The Town’s Ordinance parking ban will be posted and noticed to the public. No parking on side streets is allowed from November 1 until April 1.

The Board approved the following:

• Three Town Hall rentals
• Three building permits

Chairman O'Connor passed out current traffic counts for Exit 9 to the Board.

The Board reviewed a bonus request from the Town Clerk for the Deputy Town Clerk. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve a bonus of $500.00 for Jeanne Hallenborg for above and beyond performance. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical