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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: Barbara Chellis, Barbara Annis, and the Intertown Record. Chairman O’Connor opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Barbara Chellis (Area Director for Welfare) met with the Board to discuss the current status of the Welfare budget. To date the budget has crossed the half-way point and it looks like it could run over by the years end. The majority of the applicants are looking for housing assistance. Last year there were a total of six applicants, to date there are a total of nine applicants. Barbara and the Board discussed the over spending of the Welfare budget; Barbara stated that no qualified applicant can be turned away, that the money will have to come else where. Chairman O’Connor thanked Barbara for informing the Board, and to keep them notified on a monthly basis. The Board discussed the full member vacancy on the Zoning Board. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to re-appoint Theodore Young as a full member to the Zoning Board for a term of three years. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board further discussed that Mr. Young would like to step down from the Zoning Board, but will assume the position if no one else becomes available. The Board will actively search for a replacement for Mr. Young and for an Alternate, Mr. Young will resume the full member position until a replacement is found. Selectman Mical made a motion to appoint Paul Fouliard to the Concord Regional Solid Waste as a representative from Warner. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board discussed the remaining appointments; Conservation Commission, Emergency Management, Parks & Recreation and a representative for the Central Regional Planning Commission. The Board has a list of contacts and arrangements for interviews will be made. The Men’s Club would like to use the Highway Facility for their next meeting which will have an antique car and an individual who will be speaking about restoration. Liability coverage was discussed. Selectman Mical stated that the antique car restorer has full liability. Chairman O’Connor is not in favor of this request due to the possible liability. Selectman Brayshaw asked if there would be liquor served, Selectman Mical presumes so, Selectman Brayshaw has a concern about the liquor being served. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to allow the Men’s Club to use the Highway Facility for April 22, 2002. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. Selectman O’Connor apposed. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman O’Connor informed the Board that he met with Mr. Allan Hardy concerning the police support that Warner gives during Hopkinton Fair. No decisions were made, but it was agreed to look at each others proposals. Chairman O’Connor will meet with the Police Chief to put together what is needed for the police support, and then resume communications with Mr. Hardy. Barbara Annis briefed the Board about the Planning Board work session. A representative from Central NH Regional Planning Commission attended the meeting and has collated the original site-plan and drafts, and has developed a new booklet that will be reviewed. The Denny Hill Project was discussed (sub-division). Martha Mical briefed the Board on the Zoning Board meeting. Martha Thoits was elected Chairperson. The Tower on North Road was approved, a variance was granted for a porch, and the Tower that will be placed on Mr. Nickerson’s property was sent back requiring more information. The Board has directed the Finance Director to complete the Wage and Salary Schedule for NHMA (New Hampshire Municipal Association); the Board will review the schedule at its completion before it is mailed out. Chairman O’Connor would like to start a Safety Program for the Town where there would be a committee that does quarterly inspections. Chairman O’Connor recommends that Mr. Pete Newman attend a safety program and learn about OSHA regulations. The Board discussed the recommendation. Selectman Mical commented that NHMA is available to set up a safety program at no cost to the Town, and Building Maintenance does a general walk through on a monthly basis to check extinguishers, exit lights, emergency lights etc. Selectman Brayshaw asked if another position is being created. Chairman O’Connor is looking for involvement from people. Due to budget restraints, Mr. Newman will not attend the training course at the Town’s Expense. The Board reviewed a proposal from Dan Watts for wiring the Town Hall for internet hook up. The Board will review the proposal and address the topic at the next Board meeting. Chairman O’Connor reviewed the reminders; v Update of the salary schedule – Martha Mical informed the Board that the Wage Study Committee voted not to update the schedule due to the fact the no one falls outside their pay range. Chairman O’Connor feels that the update needs to be done and would like to further discuss this with the Wage Study Committee. Martha Mical will arrange the meeting.v Chairman O’Connor is working with the Police Chief regarding unregistered vehicles.Marianne Howlett (Tax Collector) and the Board discussed an abatement package to be presented to taxpayers that are looking for abatements. Selectman Brayshaw will be working on the packet. Chairman O’Connor resumed reviewing the reminders:
The Board previously signed the following:
Public Comments: The Intertown Record commented about the closing of Roby Bridge on the Sutton side. Selectman Mical informed all that the Old Graded School parking lot would be closed April 22 to April 26, 2002 for preparation before the lot is paved. The Board reviewed the April 2, 2002 minutes. Chairman O’Connor made a motion to approve the April 2, 2002 minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board reviewed the April 8, 2002 work session minutes. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the April 8, 2002 work session minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board signed the following:
Selectman Mical will judge the Pinewood Derby on Thursday night at the Warner Town Hall. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.
Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman
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