Chairman Nogues opened the meeting at 6:30 P.M., all Selectmen were present along with members of the public.

The February 27^th minutes were reviewed by the Selectmen, grammar changes were suggested. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the February 27, 2001 minutes with grammar changes, Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carried.

The Selectmen discussed the schedule for the Town Meeting and the set up of audio equipment.

Selectman Brayshaw spent time at the Henniker Transfer station and observed the operation up there. The Henniker operation is similar to Warner’s. Selectman Brayshaw noted how safety conscience the employee’s were, and with the similar workload their efficiency was impressive. A crewmember commented to Selectman Brayshaw that things started running better at the Henniker station when it was separated from the Highway Department. The Henniker Transfer Station personnel sell and monitored stickers at the station and they do not sell to out of Town residents.

Selectman O’Connor inquired about a local association for Transfer Stations. Martha Mical stated that the Town belongs to Concord Regional Solid Waste Representative. Selectman O’Connor feels that it would be a beneficial activity if the adjacent Towns could get together on an annual basis and talk about pending issues and compare how one Town runs a particular department compared to another.

In-put was taken from the public at this point. Information was handed to the Selectmen on a Recycle Conference coming up, and information about scales for the Transfer Station was also offered. Also the condition of the restroom at the Transfer Station was brought to the Selectmen’s attention.

The Selectmen reviewed and approved the posting of a part time Secretarial position for the Budget committee.

Selectman O’Connor did make contact with the Selectmen’s office in Webster. A meeting will be scheduled after Town Meeting to determine the procedure to be followed if a person wishes to change the use of a property that is in both Towns.

Credit application for Johnson and Dix (Mountain Market) has been mailed. Presently waiting for a reply.

The Town Clerk’s office will be moved to its new location across the hall on March 16^th.

The Selectmen discussed surplus commitment.

Selectman Brayshaw informed the Board that Atlasta Storage is looking to purchase a commercial piece on Old Warner Road, which is a Class 6 road. Selectman Brayshaw will direct Atlasta Storage to Ted Young (Zoning Board).

The Selectmen signed a Yield Tax Warrant.

The enforcement of Transfer Station stickers will be the staff’s responsibility. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to order 4,000 red numbered stickers to be issued at a later date, Chairman Nogues seconded, vote taken, all in favor. Future discussion to follow on sticker application.

Selectman O’Connor wanted verification that all Departments received notice of pre-approval of all purchases. It appears not all Departments are complying.

The Selectmen discussed ways to make pre-approval of purchases easier for the Highway facility. A date of March 30^th was set for a complete inventory at the Highway facility.

April 19, 2001at 9a.m. is scheduled for a Department Head Meeting.

Town Report for next year was discussed.

Public comments were taken at this time.

It was stated by a resident that they were unhappy with the Kindergarten proposal of renovating the present art room to hold the classes, when other schools are getting new additions. Also a recommendation was given to consider changing the start time of the Town Meeting to 6:30 P.M. for next year.

Selectman Brayshaw thanked Chairman Nogues for his devotion to the Town, and it’s been a pleasure serving with him.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 P.M., Selectman Brayshaw seconded, vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.