Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman David E. Hartman – Chairman, Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt and Selectman Richard A. Cook

Town Administrator Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present:

Paul Fouliard - Transfer Station Department Head Richard Senor

Ken Anderson – Bradford Transfer Station Supervisor

Martha Mical

Robert Shoemaker III – Cemetery Trustee

Ed Mical – Emergency Management

Selectman Cook made the motion to go into non-public session as allowed by RSA 91-A:3 II (b). Selectman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. Roll call: Selectman Cook, Aye; Selectman Eigabroadt, Aye; Chairman Hartman, Aye.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to come out of non-public session. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. Roll call: Selectman Cook, Aye; Selectman Eigabroadt, Aye; Chairman Hartman, Aye; the motion passed.

Paul Fouliard spoke to the Selectmen about receiving plastics from the Town of Bradford. Paul introduced Ken Anderson, Supervisor of the Bradford Transfer Station. Ken would be responsible for transporting the plastic material to Warner. Mr. Fouliard explained that it would take the current staff one half-hour to process the material and does not feel that storage would be a problem. Presently Bradford does not recycle plastic. Martha Mical commented that she understood that it was the spirit of the 2005 Town Meeting not to accept recycables from other Towns even though an article was voted down (not to accept recycables from other Towns without a vote from the taxpayers). Selectman Eigabroadt recalls that the voters left the decision to the Selectmen. Ms. Mical is concerned about the Town receiving contaminated material. Selectman Eigabroadt recommends a trial period followed by a contractual agreement that would encompass contaminated product. Selectman Cook recommended a record be kept of tonnage and man-hours and revenue during a trial period. Selectman Cook made the motion to allow the Warner Transfer Station to accept plastic from the Town of Bradford for a period of 6 months. The material will be baled separately from Warner material, the revenue and handling costs will be tracked. Selectman Eigabroadt added that every reasonable effort should be made to determine that the material is not contaminated upon receivership. Selectman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen received bids for the "2006 Cemetery Custodian". Wrightway in the amount of $8,750.00, Cutting Blade Lawn Care in the amount of $9,240.00, and Patten & Sons in the amount of $9,900.00. The Cemetery Trustees will arrange a meeting for bid awarding.

Ed Mical met with the Selectmen to discuss and solicit the Selectmen’s support for the upcoming emergency exercise. The exercise will be completed in conjunction with the Fire Department’s mutual aid drill scheduled in September. Mr. Mical plans on involving the other Town departments within the exercise. The Selectmen expressed their support toward the exercise. Mr. Mical is researching Grant money for this exercise. Mr. Mical will also begin meeting in early May to update the Hazard Material Annex. Selectman Cook asked Mr. Mical if he has any recommendations for a Deputy Director. Mr. Mical will be speaking to some interested candidates, after which, he will speak with the Selectmen.

The TA discussed combining Code Enforcement with the Health Officer. The Board recommends just advertising for the Health Officer then during the budget process address combining the position with Code Enforcement.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to re-appoint George Saunders to Parks & Recreation. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to re-appoint George Smith and Samuel Cavallaro to Parks & Recreation. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Cook made the motion to re-appoint Russ St. Pierre and Mark Lennon to the Planning Board. Selectman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. Selectman Eigabroadt brought forward Eric Rogers as a recommendation. The Selectmen discussed the recommendations submitted by the Planning Board Chair. Selectman Cook withdrew the motion.

Selectman Cook made the motion to re-appoint Russ St. Pierre to the Planning Board. Selectman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Cook made the motion to re-appoint Mark Lennon to the Planning Board. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to appoint Selectman Cook as the Selectmen’s Alternate to the Planning Board for the term of Selectman. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Selectmen’s Office will verify the length of the term.

Selectman Eigabroadt made a motion recommending elevating Dennis Barnard to a full member of the Zoning Board. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Cook recommended meeting with Mike Holt as a recommendation to the vacant alternate position on the Zoning Board.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to appoint Chairman Hartman as the Boards representative to the Highway Safety Committee. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to appoint Allan Brown, William Chandler, Richard Brown, and Ed Mical to the Highway Safety Committee for one year. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen were presented with a request to install a pit toilet at Fish & Game. The Board recommends that Fish & Game provide State approval for the pit along with applying for a building permit for the structure. Fees will be waived.

Selectman Eigabroadt made a motion to approve the Veterans Tax Credit in the amount of $500.00 for Map 13 Lot 1. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Cook made a motion to approve the Veterans Tax Credit in the amount of $500.00 for Map 15 Lot 53-3. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Administrators Report

Haight – Mrs. Haight contacted Ms. Buono with regard to the structure which was built on the property off of Kearsarge Mountain Road. Mrs. Haight stated that the camp has always been on the property since they have owned it (1979). Further research reveals that the camp which was on the property in 1979 was removed and burned and the structure that is currently there is much larger than the original. Mrs. Haight also stated that her grandson is the one who has been doing the work and she has not been at the property for approximately 5-6 years. Ms. Buono will be in further contact with Mrs. Haight with this information. Ms. Buono did discuss the need for building permits for the changes that have been made. Selectman Eigabroadt will look at the current septic set-up.

Department Heads – There was a department head meeting this morning and the following was discussed:

Finance – Wendy Pinkham has completed month ends and will be working on the quarterly reports.

Planning Board – Barbara Annis gave an update on the current cases in front of the Planning Board. The four lot subdivision at Exit 9 is still in the conceptual stage; Cingular is moving forward gathering information through the Division of Historical Resources with regard to the cabin.

Zoning – Martha Thoits mentioned that the Zoning Board has a busy agenda tomorrow evening. They are dealing with the Mock subdivision, the cell tower and the hotel. A brief discussion took place with regard to the status of the cell tower that has been approved for the Pletcher property. Mr. Pletcher has received the back pay for the lease on his property.

 

Assessing – Martha Mical will be working on pickups this week. Martha answered questions with regard to the Height property and the various code enforcement issues were discussed as well.

 

Library – Nancy Ladd reported that the tree at the Library was removed with mixed feelings by the public. Nancy stated that the tree was an invasive species and they do plan on replacing it and will level out the land in the process. Nancy also reported that they are moving forward to build a chimney as well as continuing to work on purchasing a generator for the building. She would like to get some feedback from Ed Mical with regard to some uses for the building once the generator is set up.

 

Police – Chief Chandler advised that the grant for the radar trailer has been submitted to the Department of Safety. If approved, each of the three Towns (Warner, Boscawen & Webster) would pay $1,400. The device would also be useful for traffic counts if necessary. Chief Chandler also reported that Officer Foote will be out of work until April 24^th with a broken thumb (not work related).

 

Supervisors of the Checklist – Martha Thoits said the Supervisors are online with the State and working on the verification of all 2031 voters. Martha said the work is easy but time consuming.

 

Transfer Station – Paul Fouliard would like to find out when the sweeper will be at the Transfer Station and when the line painting is scheduled. He also spoke about the fact that more and more items will need to be disassembled in the future. A way of monitoring a requirement for items to be disassembled prior to being brought in was discussed.

 

Joint Loss Management – Ms. Buono reminded everyone that she still needs volunteers to serve on the Joint Loss Management Committee. Department Heads will go back to their staff and discuss this.

 

Future Meetings – It was decided that the Department Head Meetings will be held every other month in the future.

 

Dina Bock Deed – A quitclaim deed was received from the McLane Law Firm with regard to the discontinuation of Old Route 114 (Dina Bock). Although the deed looks straight forward it will be sent to Town Counsel for review.

Hall – Atty. Scott Hogan has scheduled an appointment to meet with the Board next Tuesday with regard to the Hall property. Atty. Hogan feels the issues need resolving and wants to discuss this further with the Selectmen. Ms. Buono will review the file in order to get some background on the issues and visit the site.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to approve meeting minutes dated April 4, 2006 with changes. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to approve and sign a current-use application for Map 6 Lot 20. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Cook made the motion to approve and sign a current-use application for Map 8 Lot 1. Selectman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Ms. Buono asked for Mr. Senor if the Board would consider responding to a letter that was published in the last issue of the Warner Paper regarding the Transfer Station. Selectman Eigabroadt feels a response within the forum of the Selectmen’s meeting would be appropriate. The TA recommends not responding to the letter in paper.

Selectman Eigabroadt asked the Board to consider a summer meeting schedule beginning the meetings at 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to begin the summer schedule with the meetings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Meetings will be scheduled for every other week beginning on April 25^th. The Selectmen decided to begin the April 25^th meeting at 6:00 p.m., the meetings following the 25^th will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn

Board of Selectmen

David E. Hartman – Chairman
Wayne Eigabroadt
Richard A. Cook