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WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
In Attendance: Chairman Robert C. O’Connor Selectman John C. Brayshaw Selectman Edward F. Mical Recording secretary: Mary Whalen Public Attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Wyman, Paul Fouliard, Ron Bourcier, David Hartman, Barbara Annis, George Saunders, Charles Albano, Tony Zaia, Intertown Record. The March 26, 2002 Selectman’s meeting was canceled due to severe weather. 6:30 P.M. Chairman O’Connor opened the meeting. David Hartman (Recycling Committee) presented a revised Recycling Ordinance for the Board to review. The Recycling Committee will return on April 23, 2002 to meet with the Selectmen to discuss the Ordinance. Mr. and Mrs. David Wyman, owners of the Pleasant Lake Trailer Park & Campground, met with the Selectmen to discuss any concerns the Selectmen may have. Chairman O’Connor explained that there is a change in the way the campground will be taxed. Camping trailers, along with any attached porches and sheds that are on the campsite will be taxed, payable by the owners of the campers. Chairman O’Connor requested a listing of all the owners in the campsite and when each trailer was last moved, and if the campers are registered. Chairman O’Connor also explained that there is a Jeopardy Assessment (RSA 76:10) applied by the Tax Collector to any mobile home that is moved out of the park, also a permit to burn needs to be obtained by the Fire Chief. Selectman Mical asked what the long-term plans are. Mr. Wyman stated:
The Selectmen presented a file of recent agreements with the prior owner for Mr. Wyman to review. Selectman Brayshaw expressed a concern regarding the septic system in the trailer park. The Assessing Clerk informed Mr. Wyman that the deeds need to be done for property transfers. Selectman Brayshaw asked Mr. Wyman if he was aware of the Hopkinton Economic Development Committee’s proposal to extend Burnham Intervale Road into Warner. Paul Fouliard met with the Selectmen to go over the Transfer Station budget. Mr. Fouliard asked for clarification on the following line item charges for the month of March:
Selectman Mical explained to the Board and Mr. Fouliard that there is an annual fee to City of Concord for fire alarm protection. The panel at the Transfer Station needs to be replaced. Selectman Mical will have a cost by the end of the month. Paul spoke about the Governors Recycling Program, the statement shows that Warner was at 166.5 tons of recycled paper and cardboard, when Warner deals in excess of 250 tons. Paul said that he has just shipped 66 tons and on April 1 will ship another 20 tons. The statement reflects 0 gallons of anti-freeze; Paul can calculate how many gallons of anti-freeze are on hand, 0 feet of florescent tubes, (40 feet shipped out), etc. Paul feels that the statement needs to be accurate for future grant applications. Paul has realized savings on the demo-box resulting in a collection of $625.00 in revenue and $400.00 in savings. This is done so by sorting out the materials. This will also be applied to the metal box. Paul has collected a total of $332.50 for aluminum that would have been thrown in the metal bin. Paul has also found a source, National Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) to distribute the used clothing to the needy in Africa at no cost to the Town. Also the NRRA is helping to find a glass crusher for the town.Selectman Mical asked Paul what he is running for man-hours. Currently Paul is running 64 man-hours per week, not counting his own. Selectman Mical asked how much of the demo box is going in the dumpster. Paul said insulation and small items. The demo box costs the town $90.00 per ton, the dumpster at $37.00 a ton. Charles Albano stopped in to see the Selectmen regarding Parks and Recreation. Chairman O’Connor made a motion to appoint Charles Albano as a full member to Parks and Recreation. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board and Mr. Albano discussed other residents who may be interested in becoming a member of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Albano recommended a sub-committee that works with Parks and Recreation regarding the River Walk Project. The Grant for the River Walk Project has been submitted to the State. Mr. Albano shared concerns with the Selectmen pertaining to the open trail system. Selectman Mical commented that when the sub-committee is formed the Right-to-Know laws must be observed. The meetings need to be posted, and minutes of the meetings made available to the public.Marianne Howlett (Tax Collector) provided the Board with a list of impending tax deeds. Selectman Mical opened the bids for the 1987 Caterpillar wheeled excavator, model 206.
Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the bid for the 1987 Caterpillar wheeled excavator, model 206, submitted by Lloyd H. Stone III, for the amount of $8751.00. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Selectmen signed the following appointments:
The Board discussed the remaining vacancies on the Zoning Board, Central Regional Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation, Conservation Commission, and Emergency Management. The Board discussed a request to have a mobile home placed on a property site while renovations caused by a fire were being made. Selectman Mical made a motion to allow a temporary mobile home on a parcel owned by Florence Jackson until November 1, 2002. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. A letter reflecting the Boards decision will be sent to Ms. Jackson.Chairman O’Connor will be drafting a letter to the State regarding the remaining unregistered vehicles on various properties. The Board discussed a request from MCT Telecom for the Boards approval to allow the New Hampshire Telephone Museum Inc. to be tax exempt. Based on the advice from Town Counsel, Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the Tax Exemption for the New Hampshire Telephone Museum Inc. located at 32 East Main Street in Warner, NH. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board signed the final draft of the revised Purchase Order System. The Board discussed the MCT/Telecommunications agreement. Selectman Mical would like to review the RSA’S (Revised Statutes Annotated) before approving the transfer. Selectman Mical will draft a letter in to the State addressing the flashing school light on Kearsarge Mountain Road. Mr. Ronald Bourcier met with the Selectman to inform them that he has been selected by the School Board to represent the Town of Warner in the Kearsarge Regional School District Site Selection Committee. Mr. Bourcier requested the Board’s approval to look at available Town land for the Middle School site. Mr. Bourcier will meet with the Assessing Clerk on Thursday, April 4, 2002 to see what may be available. Selectman Brayshaw updated the Board about the last Planning Board meeting. The Old Denny Hill Road sub-division came before the Planning Board. All the points on the checklist for application approval were met but the Planning Board felt that the application for sub-division as well as the plan should be submitted to Central NH Regional Planning Commission for their review. A bus company is looking to buy some property down by exit 7 to house, clean and refuel private motor coaches. Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Wage Study Committee will meet on April 3, 2002 and on April 10, 2002. The Recycle Committee met and worked on the changes that were recommended for the Recycling Ordinance. The Board discussed pay raises that were approved at Town Meeting. Selectman Mical inquired if a motion was needed to apply the increases. There was a consensus that no motion is needed. The Police Department’s budget did not include the pay raises. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to include the Police Department personnel in the 3% pay increase. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board discussed compensation for employees who take training and educational courses. The Board decided that if the class benefits the individual and their work then the Town would pay only for the course. If the class is mandated then the loss of time will be compensated. Chairman O’Connor will draft a policy for the Board to review at the next Selectmen’s meeting. Chairman O’Connor will also draft a policy on compensatory time. Both the Selectman’s office and Parks and Recreation have sent out mowing bids. The Board addressed a request for a computer at the Senior Center. The Board will satisfy the request when a computer becomes available for donation. Chairman O’Connor will send a letter explaining such. A Public Hearing will be scheduled to accept Old Warner Lane. Selectman Mical stated that a glass crusher at the Transfer Station doesn’t operate and should go out for bid.. It is currently useful only for parts. Chairman O’Connor will complete the Safety Summary Form for the Department of Labor. Selectman Mical informed the Board that New Hampshire Municipal Association inspected the Transfer Station. The report was received for the Selectmen to review. There is a NHMA representative available to set up a Town wide safety program. Selectman Mical will arrange for the program to be set up. Chairman O’Connor discussed available vacation time. Selectman Mical was asked by the Men’s Club to request permission from the Board to use the Highway Maintenance facility for their next meeting on April 22, 2002. The Men’s Club will have an antique car dealer speak about restoration, and also the dealer will be bringing in a couple of antique cars to look at. The Board is concerned about the liability issues. Selectman Mical will look into the liability issues. Chairman O’Connor discussed an upcoming building permit application that Selectman Brayshaw will be submitting for Map 8 Lot 21. Selectman Brayshaw abstained from the Boards discussion and left the table to join the audience to discuss the building permit. Mr. Brayshaw is getting ready to upgrade the proposed 100 foot section of Horne Road that is classified as Class VI. Mr. Brayshaw is looking for clarification from the Board that if he upgrades to a Class V he will be able to build a home on Map 8 Lot 21. The Board will send a correspondence stating that when the road is upgraded and accepted by the Town, then Map 8 Lot 21 becomes a buildable lot. Chairman O’Connor reviewed the up-coming dates:
Public Comments: Judith Rogers commented on training and education compensation. When Judith takes any class she does not put any time in because she is salary. The Deputy Clerk will record hours that she normally would have worked because she is hourly. Previously Approved by the Board:
The Board reviewed the March 19, 2002 minutes. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the March 19, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board reviewed minutes from the March 19, 2002 non-public session. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the March 19, 2002 non-public session minutes as presented. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Selectmen approved the following:
- Application for Current-Use
- Two building permits - The Board reviewed a notification to landowners from the revaluation company. Selectman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 9:42 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.
Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman
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