In Attendance: John C. Brayshaw – Chairman

Robert C. O’ Connor

Edward F. Mical

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

6:30 P.M. Arnold Coda, Mark Bates, and Douglas Brown of the Economic Development Committee in Hopkinton, along with Hopkinton Selectman Peter Russell and Barbara Unger, met with the Selectmen to discuss the possible future extension of Burnham’s Interval Road along Route 89 to Exit 7. Warner’s participation would be the shared cost of reconstructing the southbound ramp of exit 7. Right now Hopkinton is looking for discussion between the two towns. Hopkinton’s long term goal is to stabilize their tax rate, and to dampen future tax rate increases by opening another route for commercial development and maintaining the village look of Contoocook. Both parties discussed the cost effectiveness of building a bridge. This project will take at least five to ten years to develop. Chairman Brayshaw will inform the Warner Planning Board of Hopkinton’s plan. The Board is receptive to continuing this discussion, both parties agreed to get together in April 2002.

Public Comments: Jack Drago; Can a new ramp be built on the Interstate? No, that question has been asked, and the Department of Transportation said no. Mr. Drago also commented in favor of the plan and the need for development.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3,II (A) promotion or setting compensation for a public employee. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Charmin Brayshaw closed the non-public session and made a motion to re-open the public session. Selectman O’ Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Assessing Clerk, Martha Mical informed the Board that she has started working on the update of the tax maps. The Board approved having the maps sent out.

The Selectmen discussed the six-month probation period of the Planning Board Secretary, Sissy Brown. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to move the Planning Board Secretary to the next level of pay of $10.32, effective January 6, 2002. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that Jim Ryan and Pete Newman have applied for Solid Waste Operator Certification. As of January 11, 2002 Mr. Ryan and Mr. Newman will be at interim level III solid waste certification. Due to Mr. Ryan’s the completion of the Solid Waste Operator Certification Interim Level III. Selectman Mical made a motion to increase Mr. Ryan’s hourly rate to $11.89, effective January 6, 2002. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board discussed the Town Report and reviewed reports submitted for entry by New London Hospital and the University of NH. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion not to include either report in the 2002 Town Report. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The start time of the Town Meeting was discussed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to change the Town Meeting start time to 7:00 P.M. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board discussed the Warrant Articles. A work session is scheduled for January 26, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. to finalize the Warrant Articles.

Selectman Mical clarified with the Board that no money will be appropriated for the East Roby District Project this year. A traffic count will be done in 2002 and the residents will be contacted to find out the impact of closing the road. The Public Works Director will take another look at the road. At this time $25,000.00 was appropriated for the engineering costs, out of the $25,000.00, $16,000.00 has been encumbered with two outstanding bills to be paid. It was discussed to put forth both the note and bond along with the capital reserve then the Board will find out what the Town’s people want.

Selectman Mical will do a write up for the Warner Paper explaining the East Roby District Project. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to apply $100,000.00 in Capital Reserve for the East Roby District Project. Selectman Mical seconded the motion.

The Warner/Webster bound placement is nearing completion. The stone will be moved, it was found to be on the wrong side of the road, it was found to be 25 feet off from its original location.

Selectman O’Connor would like the Board to start discussion on a program to encourage longevity in employment, such as five-year and ten year awards.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the resignations of Cynthia Dabrowski from the Planning Board and Wayne Eigabroadt from Parks and Recreation. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Discussion followed regarding the vacancies. Chairman Brayshaw would like to see someone from the Business Association fill the Planning Board position.

The Board discussed parking on the sidewalk. Chairman Brayshaw will talk to the proprietor.

Jack Drago was looking for a response regarding the number of unregistered cars on Schoodac Road.

Judith Rogers, Town Clerk, informed the Board that boat renewals could now be done at the Town Clerk’s office. Judy informed that the sign up for Town offices starts January 23, 2002.

The Board signed the following:

-A letter to Earls Nieder Perkins, LLC

-Memo to all Department Heads

-One purchase order

-Town Hall rental

-2 Intents to cut

-Release of Bond

-Two building permits

The Board reviewed minutes:

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the December 18, 2001 minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the December 18, 2001 work session minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the December 20, 2001 work session minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the December 27, 2001 work session minutes with grammar changes.

Selectman O’ Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the January 5, 2002 work session minutes as is. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the January 10, 2002 work session minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

John C. Brayshaw - Chairman

Robert C. O’Connor

Edward F. Mical