Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. In attendance were Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman, Selectman Allen C. Brown, Selectman John C. Brayshaw – absent, along with Department Heads Allan N. Brown, Paul Fouliard and William Chandler, with members of the public.

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Allan N. Brown, Director of Public Works, met with the Board for direction regarding the 2003 Highway Department Projects. The completion of Bean Road was suggested and discussed. Mr. Brown also needs direction from the Board regarding the paving budget. Mr. Brown would like to pave and overlay as soon as the sweeping is completed, which will be sometime in May. For now Mr. Brown would like to put pipes in on Bible Hill and ditch Collins Road. Currently the crew is cold patching pot holes and will also fix the intersection coming out of the Transfer Station onto Route 103. Mr. Brown needs road direction from the Board of Selectmen by the middle of May, and will draft a list of roads along with the cost. Mr. Brown will be pre-buying salt for next winter. Selectman Brown asked Mr. Brown if he had any further information about the glass crusher. Mr. Brown stated that it will be two weeks before his crew can work on it.

William Chandler, Police Chief, informed the Board that the 2003 cruiser is on the road. Chief Chandler forwarded information to the Board about the Concord Regional Crime Line. Mr. John Healy will be Warner’s representative. Information (remaining anonymous) related to a crime may be forwarded to the Crime Line. Chairman Mical, representing Emergency Management, forwarded a memo to Chief Chandler and Allan N. Brown regarding a meeting for Hazard Mitigation Planning on May 7, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Chairman Mical discussed the winter parking ordinance with Mr. Allan N. Brown and Chief Chandler, early notification to common problem areas will be addressed before the winter season begins.

Paul Fouliard, Transfer Station Supervisor discussed with the Board that vacation time coverage was included in the Transfer Station budget. Selectman Brown will clarify who was included for the vacation coverage. Mr. Fouliard is working on the Oil Grant, servicing the used oil furnace may be included within the grant, along with a spill containment area, a four wheel drum dolly, an oil pump along with the parts to make the oil filter crusher. Mr. Fouliard has worked up fees for new items (i.e. fluorescent tubing, paint, contaminated oil and anti-freeze). Chairman Mical asked if the Recycle Committee has reviewed these fees. Mr. Fouliard has not met with the Recycle Committee to date. Mr. Fouliard discussed outside lighting that is needed during the fall season. A possibility would be to shut down the demo and steel box on Thursday nights during this time period when it is dark. Mr. Fouliard showed the Board a sample of processed shingles that could be used for road projects and surfacing dirt areas. It would cost $69.00 per ton for the pick-up of the material, processing the material, and then returning the material back to the Transfer Station. If the Transfer Station created an "enterprise fund" where you could put monies that are received from the demo area into the fund, the money then could be used for processing the shingles. Mr. Allan N. Brown Director of Public Works stated to Mr. Fouliard that there are uses for the processed shingles. Mr. Fouliard spoke with the Department of Environmental Services and received verbal permission, which will be followed by written confirmation stating that the Town may use the State property beyond the fenced area. Selectmen Brown asked what the weight of the shingles is that pass through the Transfer Station. Mr. Fouliard based a figure of 20/25 tons from last year @ $48.00 per ton. Mr. Fouliard collected $6,800.00 from the demo box in 2002. Mr. Fouliard informed the Board that the Town of Bradford would like to transport their plastic to Warner. Chairman Mical voiced a concern regarding the current status of the Transfer Station concerning the man-hours; Chairman Mical feels that more research needs to be done regarding any possible liability. Selectman Brown and Mr. Fouliard will meet on May 13, 2003 to review Mr. Fouliard’s ideas and form them into logical steps. Mr. Fouliard believes that the Transfer Station can be set up to make a profit. Mr. Fouliard discussed the repair of the main building roof at the Transfer Station, and will obtain quotes for the repair. Judith Rogers commented on the liability of not having proper outdoor lighting at the Transfer Station. Public Service will be contacted for a price quote for outdoor lighting.

Chairman Mical forwarded telephone information to Chief Chandler regarding dogs on Flanders Road.

Wage Study, Chairman Mical obtained information from the New Hampshire Municipal Association, the association would be willing to review the information packet that would be developed by the Wage Study Committee but would be unable to review any formed wages, the cost of this review is in question. New Hampshire Municipal Association will forward an information packet regarding personnel policies. Chairman Mical spoke with Selectman Brayshaw prior to the Selectmen’s meeting and forwarded to the remaining Board that Selectman Brayshaw will support the Boards decision tonight. The Board reviewed the amended motion from the 2003 Town Meeting, "the Selectmen are directed to use the 2001 report of the Wage Study Committee as a basis for preparing a comprehensive and consistent compensation and evaluation system for all Town Employees". Chairman Mical stated that the New Hampshire Municipal Association did not include an evaluation packet in their proposal. Liz Young commented to the Board that she has spoken with Chris Perkins about serving on the Wage Study Committee again. The committee would like to see involvement from the Department Heads and Town Employees in discussions about their departments and to encourage them to work along with the committee, and would like to use the most current wage figures from the New Hampshire Municipal Association. Selectman Brown made a motion to reactivate and staff the Wage Study Committee. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

Chairman Mical made a motion to appoint Liz Young, Chris Perkins, Peter St. James, and Harold Whittemore as members to the Wage Study Committee. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Mical will contact the members along with setting a date for the first meeting.

Chairman Mical summarized a site visit to Mr. Stephen Bridgewater’s property located on Pumpkin Hill Road that took place on April 25, 2003. Present were Chairman Mical, Selectman Brayshaw, and Selectman Brown along with the Director of Public Works. The drainage issue was reviewed. The Director of Public Works will be cleaning the ditches that run along Mr. Bridgewater’s property and will open up the culverts. At this point the Board does not see that any more can be done. Chairman Mical did pour two five-gallon buckets of water down the road to view the drainage of the water and indeed it drained away from Mr. Bridgewater’s property. The Director of Public Works also viewed the drainage during the rain on Saturday, April 26, 2003, and most of the water was draining away from Mr. Bridgewater’s property and the remainder was being filtered through the catch basin.

The Board of Selectmen along with the Webster Board of Selectmen united for a site visit at the Azmy property located on Route 103 on April 26, 2003. There were two areas were focused on, the site-plan that was submitted and approved by the Planning Board and the Class VI road issue. A letter of concerns will be drafted and sent to Mr. Azmy. Chairman Mical spoke to the State regarding a driveway permit, there is only approval for two driveway permits not the three that was stated in the site-plan. There were also members of the public that attended the meeting, which took place in the Town’s right-of-way. The Director of Public Works is still researching the history of the Class VI road.

The Board of Selectmen signed an appointment for Richard Cook as a Building Inspector for the remainder of Mr. Lebrecque’s term (April 2004), or until Mr. Lebrecque’s return as Building Inspector if prior to April 2004.

The Board received a copy of the Real Estate Tax Liens that was submitted by the Tax Collector on April 29, 2003.

Chairman Mical reviewed pending old business. The septic situation on Mr. Roach’s property that requires a design by a licensed engineer has been forwarded to the Department of Environmental Services. The Board is still waiting for a response from Town Counsel regarding Hopkinton Fair Police detail.

The Board was asked if a permit is required for a resident that resides at Map 28, Lot 32, for adding fill to their property. There are no wet lands involved. The Board required a letter of intent from the property owner to remain in the property card file.

The Assessing Clerk provided a list of the final property values for the Board to review and for later approval.

Wendy Pinkham, Finance Director, asked the Board if they are still under consideration of her software upgrade. Chairman Mical asked the Finance Director to inquire if only the upgrade can be purchased for the $185.00 quote.

Martha Mical commented to the Board that the idea of bringing in other towns recycables should be brought to the voters for their decision.

Wendy Pinkham suggested approaching the Fall Foliage Festival Association, Men’s Club or the Business Association for a donation to help with the lighting at the Transfer Station.

Barbara Annis requested a copy of the final New Hampshire Municipal Association Bulletin from 2002.

Wendy Pinkham requested a list of any new equipment that needs to be listed for the property liability insurance.

The Board signed the following:

3 Intents-to-cut

Warrant for the collection of Gravel Pit Excavation Tax

Quitclaim Deed

Current-Use release

Health Benefit Stipend

Selectman Brown made a motion to adjourn at 8:22 p.m., Chairman Mical seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown