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WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
In Attendance: Public Attendance: Alfred Hanson, Martha Mical, Jerry Courser, Robert Shoemaker, Jayne Greenlun, Barbara Annis, Jack Drago, Ray Martin, Peter St. James, Mike Cutting. Recording secretary: Mary Whalen 6:02 P.M. Chairman Brayshaw opened the Selectmen’s meeting. The first appointment was with Mr. Alfred Hanson regarding the purchase of C & M Auto Repair. Mr. Hanson questioned if the business could continue after he assumes ownership. The Board stated that as long as the business does not reflect a change in use it may continue. Ted Young who is the Chairman of the Zoning Board was asked prior to the Selectman’s meeting about C & M Auto Repair being sold. Mr.Young verified that the business is grandfathered as long as the use is not changed. Martha Mical the Assessing Clerk composed a letter verifying that the business is grandfathered. No approval is necessary due to the no change in use. The Board signed the letter to Mr. Hanson and copies were made. Selectmen Mical inquired about the number of unregistered vehicles that are currently on the property. Mr. Hanson said that the current owner is responsible for the clean up prior to the purchase. Selectman Mical will be putting the finishing touches on the revised Purchase Order System which will be ready for the Boards review on March 19, 2002. The Board discussed a response from the State regarding a request for a flashing school zone light on Kearsarge Mountain Road. The State recommended that the device be installed by the Town. Selectman Mical along with the Public Works Director will pursue this issue further by sending another communication to the State. Selectman Mical and Selectman O’Connor reviewed a letter of correspondence to the property owners of Map 36 Lot 001-5 stating that no changes will be made to the property assessment at this time. Chairman Brayshaw abstained from this topic due to a conflict of interest. The Board discussed the upcoming repairs to one of the Town’s dump trucks. The insurance check has been received. The Town is required to pay a $1000.00 deductible. Selectman Mical made a motion to authorize the required repairs of the Town truck (H3). Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board reviewed and signed a memorandum of understanding between the Warner Board of Selectmen and the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission. The Town of Warner agrees to be a participant in the development of a municipal Open Space Trail System Plan. There will be no cost to the Town of Warner. The memorandum will be forwarded to Parks and Recreation. The Board reviewed a correspondence from MCT cable explaining a merger with Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS). Gerry Courser, Bob Shoemaker and Jane Greenlun met with the Board for the preparation of their presentation for the Cemeteries Warrant at the March 13, 2002 Town Meeting. Barbara Annis mentioned the Nancy Sibley Wilkens Fund and the Warner Fall Foliage Festival were sources of revenue for help with the restoration of the head stones. Mr. Shoemaker informed the Board that there will be a change in the mowing of some of the cemeteries at no extra cost. The posting of Class VI Roads was discussed by the Board. Selectman O’Connor made the motion to post Class VI Roads from March 6 to April 15. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board met with Ray Martin (Moderator for the Town Meeting), Peter St. James (Assistant Moderator for the Town Meeting), and Mike Cutting (Budget Committee Chair) in preparation for the Town Meeting. The Selectmen will not hold a meeting on March 12, 2002 due to the elections. Selectman O’Connor informed the Board that the Goodwill box will no longer be available at the Transfer Station and another means of dealing with the clothing needs to be discussed at a later time. A maintenance request form for all departments is being worked on. Chairman Brayshaw informed the Board that the Massage Business on Waldron Hill is grandfathered and only requires a sign permit. A sign permit application will be sent to the business for future approval by the Board. Public Comment Jack Drago: Commented on the projected tax rate and the increase of his property taxes. Mr. Drago also inquired about the results from the Odd Fellows/Martin Building survey, Mr. Drago was then presented with a copy of the results. The replacement of the excavator was discussed. The Selectmen signed the following: Two intents-to-cut, a Town Hall rental, Intent to tax land of others, previously approved February 26 minutes. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to abate the fees for a child’s birthday party being held at the Warner Town Hall, and to obtain a refundable cleaning fee. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Selectmen reviewed the February 26, 2002 minutes. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the February 26 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Martha Mical asked the Board for direction pertaining to pick-ups, whether they should be done during office hours, or after office hours which will result in an increase in her scheduled hours. After discussion the Board approved the extra hours for the approximate 70 pick-ups. Martha will update the Board in two weeks on the amount of extra hours used. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.
John C. Brayshaw – Chairman
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