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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 20, 2011 Chairman Hartman opened the public session
at 6:05 p.m. In Attendance: Selectman David E. Hartman – Chairman, David Karrick,
Jr. – Selectman, Clyde Carson – Selectman, Laura Buono – Town
Administrator Others present: Jim McLaughlin, Kyle Whitehead, Steve Brown,
Kimberley Edelmann, Martha Mical, Alfred Hanson 1. Odd Fellows Building Odd Fellows Building Committee member Jim
McLaughlin said he has obtained a cost for tearing the building down.
Kidder Wrecking submitted a cost of $47,900 which does not
include the cost of disposing hazardous material, asbestos etc.
He then obtained an estimate from Pellettieri Associates in the
amount of $30 - $50K for creating a green area; a parking area would be
more expensive. Mr. McLaughlin met with Keith DuBois who is with the
Department of Environmental Service and the Brownfield Program. Mr. Dubois said there are a number of other hidden costs such
as lead paint, asbestos removal etc. that could lead to a six-figure
cost in dealing with either demolition or rehabilitation. Then Mr. McLaughlin presented to the
Selectmen an application for Brownfield Assistance.
Regardless of the direction the Selectmen choose to go there is
indication that the State can help move a building that has problems to
a clean building ready for the next step and he encourages the Selectmen
to submit the application. But, because the Town purchased the building the structure
may not qualify for certain Environmental Protection Agency grants. The Brownfield program would begin by
completing an assessment for all the different materials in the
building; it is not certain if there is a cost associated with the
assessment. Selectman
Carson asked if there has been any thought on making the looks of the
building a bit more appealing by maybe painting it.
A cost of about $15K was obtained for a cosmetic paint job.
Mr. McLaughlin said as far as stabilizing
the building; the cost of raising the building and putting in a new
foundation would cost about $92K.
The new foundation would prevent further water damage.
In addition to the foundation a first floor deck and some
painting would also be completed at an additional cost. The Board discussed whether or not this
cost information should be brought before the voters this year.
Selectman Carson thinks so, he does not feel the option to let
the building sit there a responsible one.
The OFBC would like to see the Town explore the Brownfield
Program during this coming year as well as looking for possible
developers. Chairman Hartman said since it is late in
the budget process and there is no emergency, he feels a resolution can
be presented to the voters in 2012.
Another idea was to take the subject up for discussion at Town
Meeting to get a feel for what the voters think.
Selectman Carson asked if being designated
as one of the Seven to Save makes the building eligible for any
additional grants. Mr.
McLaughlin said OFBC met with Ben Frost from NH Housing Financing
Authority and he is still waiting to hear back and will continue to
pursue possible funding sources. Chairman Hartman recommends signing the
Brownfield application and later on in the year have a public hearing to
get a feel on how the voters feel about the building.
There was discussion about removing the
fire escape and selling the metal.
Selectman Carson would like to see a
public hearing sometime in the spring. 2. Road Agent Selectman Karrick moved
to appoint Matthew Waite as Road Agent for a three-year term.
Selectman Carson seconded the motion; all were in favor, the
motion passed. 3. Manifest Selectman Karrick moved
to authorize the Selectmen to sign manifests and order the Treasurer to
sign Accounts Payable check numbers 45433-45449 in the amount of
$284,825.84, included in that amount is a check for Kearsarge Regional
School District in the amount of $265,756.11.
Selectman Carson seconded the motion; all were in favor, the
motion passed. 4. Consent Agenda Selectman Karrick moved
to approve the consent agenda for January 20, 2011.
Selectman Carson seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed. 5. Market Basket – Quit Claim Deed The Quit Claim Deed is for a boundary
correction between the Town of Warner and Market Basket.
Selectman Carson moved
that the Board approve the Quit Claim Deed regarding a lot line
adjustment on North Road between Map 14 Lot 16 & 17 between Market
Basket and the Town of Warner. Selectman
Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion
passed. 6. Meeting Minutes Selectman Karrick moved
to unseal nonpublic meeting minutes dated December 15, 2009, February 2,
2010 and February 16, 2010. Selectman
Carson seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion
passed. Selectman Karrick moved to approve the following meeting minutes December 7, 2010, December 28, 2010, January 4, 2011 and January 13, 2011. Selectman Carson seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed. 7. Abatement A resident requested the Board consider
abating interest accrued on their tax bill; they did not receive the
statement in the mail. Selectman moved to
approve an abatement request in the amount of $11.18 for Map 26 Lot 1.
Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion
passed. 8. Other Business Street Lighting - Selectman Carson has spoken with Public Service of
New Hampshire about whether or not there are options available for the
Town with their Quick Start Program.
He learned the Town is not eligible; it is for municipalities who
use electric heat. He also
learned in 2011 PSNH will be completing maintenance on the street lights
(every 6 years). Selectman
Carson said the Town can have timers installed during the maintenance;
the Town would be responsible for the cost ($20 each).
The savings he said would be $15.00 per street light that has a
timer. The cost would be higher during a non-maintenance year
($145.00 plus timer cost). Selectman
Carson proposes that the Highway Safety Committee and members from the
Energy Committee meet and look at the street lights to both eliminate
and determine which street lights could use a timer.
He also recommends holding a public hearing particularly for the
street lights that would be eliminated. Alfred Hanson asked for liability purposes
is the Town obligated to provide street lighting.
The Town Administrator said no. 9.
Adjournment At
7:04 p.m. a motion was made to adjourn. Board of Selectmen David E. Hartman - Chairman Respectfully submitted, Mary Whalen Recording Secretary
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