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WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 P.M., Selectman O =Connor and Selectman Mical were present, along with members of the public. Recording Secretary Mary Whalen.Chairman Brayshaw requested that public comments will be taken by a show of hands and will be called upon as needed. The Board of Selectmen reviewed March 20, 2001 minutes. Selectman O =Connor made the motion to accept March 20 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.The Selectmen tabled a response for Mr. Gonyea on Class 6 roads. A meeting is scheduled on Wednesday March 28th with the Conservation Commission, Board of Selectmen, and Public Works Director Allan Brown. The condition of Class 6 roads during the mud season is the topic for discussion. Selectman Mical made the motion to set a cost limit of $125.00 maximum for the purchase of steel-toed boots for Town personnel that are required to wear such attire. Selectman O =Connor seconded along with discussion. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Selectman O=Connor made an amendment to the motion to read $125.00 for steel-toed boots annually per individual. Selectman Mical seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.Appointment terms for Police, Conservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Boards were discussed. The Selectmen discussed appointed term length for the Police department. Chairman Brayshaw made the motion to change the Police term from one year to three year terms. Selectman Mical seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. The Police three year term appointments were signed by the Board of Selectmen for all of the Police personnel. The Board of Selectmen read a letter from the Warner Conservation Commission requesting that the Selectmen re-appoint Sarah Allen, Susan Bartlett and Susanna von Oettingen. All three appointments expire in 2001, and all three wish to remain on the Warner Conservation Commission. Susan Bartlett would like to change her status from full-time to alternate. Susanna von Oettingen is willing to move to full-time status, and Sarah Allen would like t continue as a full-time member.The Selectmen discussed the request of the Warner Conservation Commission. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to re-appoint Sarah Allen, Susan Bartlett, and Susanna von Oettingen as stated in the letter. Selectman Mical seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Appointments were then signed by the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Brayshaw contacted Nancy Martin in regards to the Board of Selectmen =s decision not to re-appoint her to the Planning Board. Nancy has asked the Board of Selectmen in writing to reconsider her re-appointment for another term with the understanding that in one year when the Wentzel project at exit 9 is complete, she will step down.Chairman Brayshaw read a letter from Jim Mclaughlin expressing his strong disagreement for the Selectmen =s decision not to re-appoint Nancy Martin to the Planning Board. Jim asked the Selectmen to consider the importance of the experience that current members have gained. Knowledge of State planning law, Town sub-division and site plan review regulations are essential. This knowledge should not be discounted lightly.The Board of Selectmen discussed the request of reconsideration. Selectmen O =Connor made a motion not to change the March 20th decision of not re-appointing the Co-Chairman to the Planning Board. Selectman Mical seconded, vote taken, Chairman Brayshaw apposed. Vote 2-1, motion carried.Selectman Mical contacted Derek Pershouse who is an alternate on the Planning Board. Mr. Pershouse was asked if he would be interested in moving to a voting member of the Planning Board. Mr. Pershouse is interested and will be meeting with Selectmen to discuss this appointment term. Selectman Mical informed the Board that a member of the Central Regional Planning Commission is no longer available to serve on the Board. Selectman Mical suggested meeting with Pamela Trostorff , who is interested in filling the vacant position. The Selectmen will be scheduled to meet with Pamela at the next Selectmen=s meeting to discuss this term.Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to re-appoint Wayne Eigabroadt and Noreen Fifield to serve a three year term on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Selectman O =Connor seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.Selectmen =s responsibilities will be selected in a work session after the Board of Selectmen=s meeting.Selectman O =Connor is still researching funding for a cultural event scheduled at Simonds Elementary.Selectman O =Connor contacted all the members of the Recycle Committee. A meeting date will be scheduled.Richard Senor contacted Selectman O =Connor for the Boards approval to purchase plastic and staples to cover the windows at the Martin building. Selectman O=Connor made a motion to provide the necessary plastic and staples for the Martin building. Selectman Mical seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.Selectman O =Connor updated the Board on the status of the mowing bids. Bids have been sent out, and must be received at the Selectmen=s office by 4/13/2001.Selectman Mical who is also Emergency Management, informed the Board that the funding for the 2001 Emergency Management Projects have been approved. First project is a Hazardous Material Appendix. Approval is required to hire someone to do a audit of all facilities. A grant will reimburse the Town up to 50% of what is allowed for the project. This appendix is required by the Federal Government. Selectman Mical made a motion to spend up to $500.00 for the facility audit under the Emergency Management Program. Selectman O =Connor seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.Second part of the Emergency Management Project is to conduct a transportation survey at three designated locations within Warner. One site is physically on Route 89, second at exit 9, and the third at exit 7. The purpose is to count and identify hazardous material vehicles that are transiting the area.Selectman Mical made a motion to spend up to $400.00 for the Transportation Survey. Selectman O =Connor seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried.Selectman Mical will be requesting a meeting through a memo to go over the Emergency Management plan. Selectman Mical informed the Board that the roof over Headstart at the CAP Building is leaking. The area that is leaking was patched, but more work is needed. It was discussed to research and gather costs for what needs to be repaired. To date no applications have been received for the Budget Committee Secretary. Posting on cable information will continue. A pay rate was set for the Wage Study Committee Secretary. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to set the rate at $8.82 per hour to start. Selectman O =Connor seconded. Vote taken, Selectman Mical abstained, motion carried.The Tax Collector (Marianne Howlett) presented the Board of Selectmen with a list of properties yet to be redeemed from liens imposed on May 5, 1999. The Selectmen signed one vehicle registration refund, 2 intents to cut, and one building permit. Public Works Director Allan Brown asked Selectman Mical to inform the Board that the road sweeping contract needs to be sent out. Public Comments: Barbara Annis informed everyone that the State property tax appeal is in Supreme Court. An anticipated ruling should come in a couple of weeks. This ruling will be a factor in sending out the tax billing. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to close the public meeting and go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, ll(a). Selectman O =Connor seconded. vote taken, all in favor.Selectman O =Connor made a motion to come out of non-public session and to seal the minutes per RSA91-A:3 III. Selectman Mical seconded. Vote taken, all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
John C Brayshaw-Chairman Robert C. O =ConnorEdward F. Mical |