WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2002

 

In Attendance:
John C. Brayshaw – Chairman
Robert C. O’Connor
Edward F. Mical

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

6:30 P.M. Selectman O’Connor opened the meeting. Chairman Brayshaw arrived ten minutes late.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Warner bounds have been repositioned and marked. A copy of the plan has been provided for filing. Jerry Courser and Gary Young will walk the bounds.

The Board reviewed the corrected verbiage on a notification to properties harboring more than two unregistered vehicles. The Towns Zoning Ordinance refers to the States guidelines about junkyards.

Ms. Corrine Klug met with the Selectmen to discuss the assessment of her property. The Board had previously reviewed the property and adjustments were made to the assessment. Ms. Klug requested the Board to consider adjustments to the land. The Board is in agreement that the property is fairly assessed and that there will be no more adjustments, and reminded Ms. Klug of the upcoming Town Wide Revaluation that will begin in the spring of 2002. Ms. Klug strongly disagrees with the Boards decision. The Board referred Ms. Klug to the Board of Land and Tax Appeals and presented her with the necessary paperwork.

Selectman Mical discussed the available working hours at the Transfer Station. A comparison was made to the actual hours being worked. Selectman Mical recommended that the budget be reviewed again, due to the fact that the hours being worked will exceed available monies. Discussion among the Board members resulted in a request to review previously taped minutes to clarify whether a motion was made to extend one individuals hours. Selectman Mical pointed out that the added hours and benefits were not included in the budget.

The Board discussed the available position on the Planning Board. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to appoint Philip Reeder to a permanent position on the Planning Board for the remainder of Cynthia Dabrowski’s term (two Years). Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board reviewed two Petition Articles that were received by the February 5 deadline. Both petitions were reviewed for verification of voter status.

To see if the Town of Warner will raise and appropriate the sum of $52,000.00 for the purpose of paving roughly 4400 feet of the remaining unpaved section of Bean Road. Thirty-seven signatures were listed. Selectman Mical made a motion to recommend the Petition Article for paving Bean Road. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $20,000.00 to add to the Parks and Recreation budget in a dedicated account to develop a river walk and for field and park improvements/revitalization at Riverside Park. Forty-one signatures were listed. Selectman O’Connor commented on the background to the petition and explained about a possible grant program. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to recommend the petition for the river walk. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw discussed impact fees with the Board. Mr. Mike Tardiff who is with the Central Regional Planning Commission will be made available to meet with the Planning Board to provide information regarding impact fees and how to set them up.

Selectman Mical will draft a letter to the new owner of the mobile home park informing him of the Town Ordinances in regards to seasonal camping.

On February 27th Mr. Ralph Littlefield from the Community Action Program will be available for discussion with the seniors at the Warner Senior Center.

The Board reviewed the Selectman’s Report for the Town Report.

A work session is scheduled for February 14th at noontime to come up with a list of objectives for the evaluation process for the Wage Study Committee. Selectman Mical will be attending a seminar at New Hampshire Municipal Association on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 pertaining to the evaluation process.

The Board signed the following:

One building permit

Town Hall rental

Intent to cut

The Selectmen reviewed minutes:

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the January 15, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the January 19, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the January 29, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the January 22, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the February 2, 2002 work session minutes with corrections. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board discussed a Home Occupation application for Winnepocket Landscaping. The business is in Webster, materials are stored in Warner. Selectman O’Connor will refer the applicant to the Zoning Board.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m., Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

 

John C. Brayshaw – Chairman
Robert C. O’Connor
Edward F. Mical