Warner Board of Selectmen

Meeting Minutes

Thursday, April 22, 2010

 

Chairman Hartman opened the public session at 2:06 p.m.

In Attendance:   Selectman David E. Hartman – Chairman, Selectman David Karrick, Jr., Selectman Clyde Carson &

Town Administrator – Laura Buono  

Others present: Martha Mical, David Marazoff, Marianne Howlett  

1. Map 10 Lot 6

Selectman Carson asked where there was only one complaint received about continued shooting; the Town Administrator added that she has received a third complaint.  Selectman Carson asked if a Cease & Desist can be issued on a complaint without an investigation.  The Town Administrator explained if this was a case without any history then the complaints would be verified.  But this is the same activity just not being classified as a business; the nuisance to the neighbors is still there.  Selectman Carson asked the Board if they wish confirmation of the shooting by the Police.  The Board discussed that since they are receiving complaints from the same residents as last year they don’t feel confirmation from the Police is necessary.  At this time, if the shooting continues a Cease & Desist will be issued to the property owner of Map 10 Lot 6 supported by the nuisance ordinance.  The property owner, if chosen to do so, can then appeal to the Board of Selectmen.  

2. Cross Country Appraising

Chairman Hartman explained that the Board of Selectmen wanted to meet with the appraisers for a review of the whole process.      

Mr. Marazoff from Cross Country explained that the over all values in the total market for the Town of Warner are down by .9%, this does not include a change in the utility value.  Cross Country is still waiting for information on the utility taxable value, they anticipate an increase.  

Mr. Marazoff explained that market value is down 3.5%; this is comparable throughout the state and the value of land has decreased.   This is based on 80 valid sales within the Town of Warner .  When the State completes the equalization ratio every year the State requires no less than 20 sales.  

Letters will be sent to residents on or just after Monday, April 26th to call and schedule appointments to meet and review individual property assessments.  The appointments will be scheduled in the third week of May (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).   

Mr. Marazoff did say that the numbers the Selectmen have received today have already been changed; the numbers are still being adjusted.  

Marianne Howlett asked if a property owner attends the informal review and it is learned that interior access was not allowed but the property owner would like changes made, will changes be made without access.  Mr. Marazoff said no, there will be data collectors available and a day and time will be scheduled for an interior visit.   Mr. Marazoff explained any changes to a property assessment must be supported by interior access; this is supported by State law.  

Selectman Carson moved to extend the contract with Cross Country Appraisal until June 1, 2010 .  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed.  

Assessing Clerk, Martha Mical asked the Board of Selectmen to consider asking the Zumba exercise class to cancel for Thursday, May 20th.  The Selectmen agreed the exercise class should be canceled during the informal reviews of properties.  

3. Manifest

Selectman Carson made a motion to authorize the Selectmen to sign manifests and order the Treasurer to sign Payroll Check numbers 456 - 479 (includes 10 direct deposit stubs) in the amount of $29,433.75 and Accounts Payable check numbers 44363 - 44373 in the amount of $ 47,716.57.   Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed.    

4. Woman’s Club

Selectman Carson brought forward a request from the Woman’s Club to increase the flower budget from $300 to $600.  The flowers will be planted around the Harriman Statue.  The intent is to purchase perennials in an effort towards reducing the cost in the future.  Selectman Carson moved to approve an increase of $300 (total $600) to be drawn from the Beautification Fund for perennial plantings around the Harriman Statue.  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed.   

5. Other Business

Chairman Hartman met with Concord Regional Co-op representative Jim Presher.  Mr. Presher talked to Chairman Hartman about his concerns regarding a single-stream facility.  Chairman Hartman explained to Mr. Presher that he does not want to see all the co-op money spent on a single-stream facility without having the fund replenished.   Mr. Presher said the fund would be replenished to at least half of its current value.  Chairman Hartman said he was not aware of that information.  Mr. Presher said he would provide a copy of the resolution explaining the status of the fund.  

6. Adjournment

A motion was made at to 3:20 p.m. adjourn.    

Board of Selectmen  

David E. Hartman - Chairman
David Karrick, Jr.
Clyde Carson

   

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Whalen

Recording Secretary