Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 5:18 p.m.

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

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Barbara Annis met with the Selectmen to inform them that the Planning Board has received a grant from Plan NH. Out of thirty applicants, four were chosen. Barbara Annis forwarded recommendations for an alternate position on the Planning Board. Mrs. Annis discussed the required consistent attendance for anyone who serves as an alternate to the Planning Board as well as being a full member on another board. Two boards communicating with each other has been well received. The Planning Board has recommended Ron Orbac as an alternate to the Selectmen’s representative, per RSA 673:6 Section III. Barbara Annis explained to the Selectmen that the Planning Board approved condominiums (Route 103 west) for RSK, based on a condition that all legal fees were paid first. To date no fees have been received. A letter from the Board of Selectmen will be drafted requesting immediate payment for all legal fees, if defaulted, legal action will be pursued.

Lease agreements for the Kearsarge Children Center and the Co-Operative Preschool have been finalized.

A Highway Safety Committee meeting will be scheduled by the end of March 2004.

The Director of Public Works has requested that the Selectmen begin the New London pilot program in for glass disposal. The stockpile of glass that is currently being stored at the Highway Department needs to be addressed. Selectman Brown contacted Richard Lee in New London to confirm that the Town of Warner may enter into the program. Mr. Lee recommended contacting Resource Recovery to begin the program since New London is a host. The Transfer Station would need to obtain a large dumpster to store the glass and arrange trucking to New London.

Chairman Mical made the motion to grant the Director of Public Works the authority to post Class V & Class VI roads as appropriate from this date until the end of May per RSA 41: 11, 47:17 & 231: 191. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Mical presented a maintenance contract from NH Elevator, Inc. for the handicap lift. Previously the State had inspected the lift and found some problems. An outside company repaired the lift resulting in a passed State inspection. The Selectmen will review the submitted maintenance contract.

Peter St. James met with the Selectmen to discuss wage study prior to Town Meeting. Performance evaluations were discussed along with a training session for the Department Heads.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve January 27, 2004 work session minutes. Selectman Brown seconded the motion.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve the February 10, 2004 non-public minutes with corrections. Selectman Brown seconded the motion.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve the February 10, 2004 meeting minutes. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Chairman Mical made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91- A: 3, II (b) the hiring of a Town employee. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Mical made the motion to come out of non-public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brown made the motion to hire Michele Smith for the custodian position at the Police Department. A six-month probation period will be followed by a performance evaluation. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen reviewed Town Counsel opinion regarding on-call status.

Motion to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown