Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw and Selectman Allen C. Brown

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Chairman Mical opened the Public Hearing per RSA 33:8-A I, concerning comments for a Warrant Article for a bond/note in the amount of $500,000.00 for the purchase of the gravel pit located at Map 3 Lot 23, and road construction projects. The Public Hearing was noticed in the Intertown Record on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 and posted at the Town Hall, Post Office, Library, Market Basket and on cable. Allan N. Brown was present to answer any questions. A list of road projects is listed in the Capital Improvements Program, with Kearsarge Mountain Road, Denny Hill Road and Waldron Hill Road being the top three projects. Kearsarge Mountain road is a shared project with the State. The Director of Public Works has dug test pits at the gravel pit site. Life expectancy is estimated to be at least 8 – 10 years. The Town is using 10-15 thousand yards of gravel a year. Selectman Brayshaw asked if there is a possibility of the two ponds that are on the property joining from the digging. Allan N. Brown explained that the digging would be above the water table and the best access to the back of the land runs between the two ponds.

• Wendy Pinkham asked if the sand that is in the front of the lot usable sand? The Director of Public Works stated that the sand is usable.

• J D. Colcord complimented the Board of Selectmen for moving forward with the Warrant Article to purchase a gravel pit.

• Mike Cutting asked if one of the ponds is connected to Pleasant Lake. The Director of Public Works explained that there is no tributary leading to Pleasant Pond. Mr. Cutting asked what the cost of reclamation would be after the mining is complete. The Director of Public Works explained that the process is an on going one. After two acres has been excavated, the process of reclaiming is begun by using ground stumps to cover that area.

The Director of Public Works commented to the Selectmen that there are 151 feet of lake front property that is included with the gravel pit purchase. Chairman Mical stated for the record that the Board of Selectmen forwarded the article for the bond/note to the Department of Revenue for review and also the Budget Committee has recommended the article.

• Richard Senor asked if the article could be amended at Town Meeting if only one entity passes since it is a combination of gravel pit and road construction. Chairman Mical explained that the article couldn’t be amended because of the bond/note.

• Mike Cutting commented that the voters need to know the Town has paid $57,000.00 in gravel in the last two years. The cost of the gravel that has been purchased will be credited toward the selling price. The gravel pit is currently on the market to be sold, if the pit is sold to another party the Town’s cost for gravel will escalate two to three times.

Michele Smith met with the Selectmen to discuss CPR training and orientation for the defibrillator that is located in the Town Hall. The training will cost $15.00 per hour, the Deputy Chief in Hopkinton will conduct the CPR training, and the Bureau of EMS will present the orientation on the defibrillator. The Selectmen will arrange personnel to attend the training course. Michele Smith suggested and recommended that the Selectmen consider a service agreement for the defibrillator.

Planning Board Chair Barbara Annis met with the Selectmen to encourage the Board to appoint Mark Lennon, who is currently an alternate, as a full member to the Planning Board. This would fill a vacancy that has been open since last October. Selectman Brayshaw commented that there is still a vacancy for a liaison from the Zoning Board that will also sit on the Planning Board. There has been no recommendation from the Zoning Board. Phil Reeder, a member of the Planning Board commented that Lynn Perkins has expressed an interest in being an alternate member of the Planning Board. Mr. Reeder also recommended the appointment of Mark Lennon as a full member to the Planning Board. Barbara Annis commented that the Planning Board will be forwarding recommendations for upcoming appointments and also asked if it was possible to discuss these recommendations in a non-public session. Chairman Mical will call New Hampshire Municipal Association to verify. Barbara Annis commented that the State Legislature is looking to change the disbursement formula for Co-operative schools and to look through the Legislative Bulletin for more information.

Ron Wirth met with the Selectmen to discuss the NB-17 generator. Mr. Wirth explained to the Board that he would continue to analyze the generator as soon as the weather breaks and confirmed that the generator will be moved to a secure area. Initially it was agreed to move the generator to the Transfer Station. Mr. Wirth submitted a status report. Mr. Wirth explained that the generator would be an excellent source if the Town ever needed emergency power.

The Selectmen discussed an additional custodian position at the Police Department. Currently Michele Smith is filling the position. The Selectmen questioned why the current custodian is not being utilized. Selectman Brayshaw recommended going into a non-public session to further discuss the custodian position.

The March 2, 2004 Selectmen’s meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. due to the election that will be taking place for the State Representative position.

The Selectmen signed the Warrant for the 2004 Town Meeting.

The Selectmen reviewed a draft letter regarding the use of dumpsters within the Town of Warner.

Selectman Brayshaw commented on the passing zone on Route 103 heading toward Bradford that is just before New Market Road. Selectman Brayshaw commented on the potential hazard of the passing zone in that area. Chairman Mical recommended that the Highway Safety Committee look into the hazard and possibly drafting a letter to the State about the concern.

Richard Senor thanked Selectman Brown for drafting a letter regarding dumpster use.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(c), matter if discussed in public would affect the persons reputation. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made the motion to seal the minutes and to close the non-public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Edward F. Mical

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown