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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 in attendance along with members of the public. Recording Secretary Mary Whalen. Don Hall from the Warner Village Precinct met with the Selectmen to discuss the sidewalks on Geneva and Roslyn Streets. Selectman Mical will talk with Public Works Director Allan Brown as to what is slated for the sidewalks. The Precinct would like to see hard pack placed in the sidewalks. Hydrant maintenance budget was discussed. Marianne and Wayne Roessling came in to see the Selectmen about Horne Road. Mr. Roessling has two issues of concern. 1) what does the Town view as a safe road and 2) maintaining the road in a timely manner. Discussion followed. Selectmen Mical will meet with Public Works Director Allan Brown to go up to Horne Road and review the conditions. Mr. Roessling wants to know the standards set for response time. It was suggested to put signs up warning of problem areas. The Selectmen will address Horne Road in a work session. Mr. Nathan Taylor addressed the Selectmen for information in regards to a home business on a commercial lot. A home business limits the number of full time employees, were as a business meets the requirements for future growth. The Selectmen referred Mr. Taylor to the Planning Board. Winnepocket Landscaping met with the Selectmen to discuss lawn maintenance of all playing fields and the Town Buildings. Discussion followed. The Conservation Commission submitted the recommendations for Class 6 Road closures during the mud season. Discussion followed. A date of May 8th has been set for a conclusion. The Selectmen reviewed the MCT Telecom franchise agreement. The Selectmen are waiting for the copy of the Federal Statute stating that MCT can change the rates under certain circumstances. Previous minutes will be reviewed for a possible motion to sign the agreement. The Selectmen reviewed a letter from Rymes heating requesting an abatement to the tax penalty for late payment. Discussion followed. Selectman O=Connor made a motion to deny the tax penalty abatement for Rymes heating. Chairman Brayshaw seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Department Head meeting was discussed. The Selectmen felt the meeting that was held on April19th was a positive forum of communication. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14th at 7:30 a.m. Discussion having Police, Fire, and Highway Department Heads attend a Selectmen=s meeting once a month was discussed at length. Jim Mclaughlin representing the Conservation Commission presented the sales agreement for Fortin and Redmen for the Selectmen to sign. The Town of Warner will have an easement on the property. Chairman Brayshaw read a letter from Linda Connors who needed to resign from the Planning Board due to personal reasons. Chairman Brayshaw on behalf of the Board thanked Linda for her dedication and time over the past 18 years. Selectman Mical made motion to accept Linda Connors resignation, effective April 27, 2001. Selectman O=Connor seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Selectman Mical made a motion to appoint James Mclaughlin for the remainder of Linda Connors term on the Planning Board. Selectman o= Connor seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Selectman took a 10 minute break. The remaining appointments to be sworn in will be divided up for the Selectmen to contact. The Selectmen discussed the summer schedule. Appointments will be received on the following dates during the summer. May 8th and 22nd, June 12th and 26th , July 10th and 24th, August 14th and 28th. The Selectmen approved repairs for the sidewalks. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society notified the Selectmen that Nicole Fouliard has been named Mother of the Year 2001 by the Central New England Chapter. The Selectmen have been invited to attend the reception being held on May 11th at the Centennial Inn. Development at exit 9 was discussed. Selectman Mical made a motion to send the letter to Raymond Wentzell about the performance bond for the subdivision at exit 9 , certified mail with a return receipt. Selectman O=Connor seconded. All in favor, motion carried. The Selectmen discussed payment of Hopkinton Fair Police detail. Discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to drop the payment issue. Selectman O=Connor seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3,ll(c). Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to come out of non-public session and re-open the public session. Selectman O=Connor seconded. All in favor. Selectman Mical made a motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session. Selectman O=Connor seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw is waiting for a response from a contact person on Celebrate NH Police detail. The Selectmen discussed Planning Board alternates. Chairman Brayshaw received a phone call from a Warner resident in regards to Community Action and possible loss of funds. Chairman Brayshaw and Selectman O=Connor will be meeting with Mr. Littlefield ( Head of Community Action) on Friday April 27th at 9:30 a.m. Martin building inventory was discussed. The Selectmen discussed a residence with a questionable septic. An appointment will be scheduled with the residence to address this issue for next Tuesday. Selectman Mical presented a Paramedic Intercept agreement with Concord. Discussion followed. Selectman Mical made a motion to sign the agreement. Chairman Brayshaw seconded. All in favor, motion carried. Sidewalk right of way was discussed. The State right of way ends before the sidewalk. Off road parking was also discussed. Selectman Mical will talk with the owner of the property about the Board=s concerns on parking. Selectman Mical updated the Board of the Wage Study Committee. Discussion followed. The Selectmen signed the following: 1 current use - tax lien release 2 applications for current use 1 junk dealers license Approval of the April 17th minutes is tabled until next meeting. Audio tapes need to be reviewed. Public comments were taken. Selectman O=Connor made a motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m., Chairman Brayshaw
seconded, all in favor, motion carried.
John C. Brayshaw - Chairman
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