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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes February 11, 2003
Chairman O'Connor opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., in attendance: Selectman Robert C. O'Connor - Chairman Selectman John C. Brayshaw Selectman Edward F. Mical Recorder of the minutes: Mary Whalen The first appointment was not available. Chairman O'Connor moved on to the next item on the agenda, which was the acceptance of the upgrading on East Joppa Road. Information was obtained through New Hampshire Municipal Association that referred the Selectmen to RSA 231:8 the reclassification of a road through a petition. Mr. Chase will petition the Selectmen for the reclassification of the upgraded section of East Joppa Road. The Board of Selectmen discussed stipends for employees who can receive health benefits from their spouses. The cost would be less for the Town compared to the current health cost of $12,000.00 per employee. Selectman Mical commented that this topic has been discussed before. There are a few employees that would drop the health insurance if a stipend were offered. Selectman Brayshaw commented that if an employee qualifies for health benefits then the Town of Warner is required to pay the benefits. Selectman Mical would like to look at the past policy about stipends for further discussion at the February 25, 2003 Selectmen’s meeting. Mr. Fairfield and Justin Whiting met with the Selectmen for information pertaining to the property located on Map 5 Lot 2. The property at this location was deeded over to the Town for back taxes. Information was provided to Mr. Fairfield Whiting and to Mr. Justin Whiting (on file) as to the cost for redeeming the property. A deadline of no later than April 1, 2003 was quoted by the Board to the Whiting’s for payment in full. The Board discussed the resignation of a member from the Municipal Budget Committee. There will be two positions open this 2003 Election. The Board reviewed a letter to the Hopkinton Fair Board of Directors about payment for police detail during the 2002 fair. As to date payment has not been received. The Hopkinton Fair Board of Directors does not feel obligated to pay for the detail. Correspondence from Town Counsel states that payment for the detail is the responsibility of the Fair. A copy of Town Counsel’s recommendation is enclosed with the letter (on file). Changes were made and signed by the Board. The Board reviewed a letter to Mr. Marc Violette regarding a letter (on file) from Mr. Violette that commented about slander from Chief Chandler during a Budget Committee meeting. The Board of Selectmen discussed the situation, the Selectmen that were in attendance at the Budget Committee meeting felt that the remarks that were stated were not slanderous and the Selectmen are I agreement that no further action is necessary. The Board signed the following:
Selectman Brayshaw asked the Board to consider waiving the Planning Board fees for the Telephone Museum and the Firefighters Museum. The discussion continued and the Board decided that the notices sent to the abutters should be paid for. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to abate the general fees for the Telephone Museum and the Firefighters Museum due to the past generosity of MCT Telecom, accept for the notice fees. Selectman Mical amended the motion provided the Planning Board has no opposition. Chairman O'Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board of Selectmen prioritized the Warrant Articles. The Board of Selectmen reviewed meeting minutes: Chairman O'Connor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of January 14, 2003 with corrections, January 28, 2003 non-public session with corrections, January 28, 2003 with corrections, February 1, 2003 with corrections, February 1, 2003 non-public session, February 4, 2003 with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.
Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman John C. Brayshaw Edward F. Mical
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