In Attendance: Selectman Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman

Selectman John C. Brayshaw

Selectman Edward F. Mical

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

Public attendance: Barbara Annis, Richard Brown, Paul Fouliard, Bill Chandler, Martha Mical, Allan Brown.

Chairman O’Connor opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The Board met with the Department Heads for a monthly report:

• Transfer Station – Paul Fouliard presented a status report to the Board. The Demo area has been completed. There was zero cost in material and sixteen hours of labor. The metal box will be loaded from the back and there will be an area set up for the sorting of the different metals. Once the metals are placed in the metal box it then becomes the property of the Town of Warner. This will prevent people from climbing in the metal box. On Thursday May 2, 2002 telephone poles will be placed for extra lighting. The Transfer Station started collecting tin cans for bailing, and has also started collecting shelves and benches for the hazardous waste area. Two Transfer Station personnel will be completing a course to obtain a Class III license in the month of May. Mr. Fouliard has collected $150.00 for scrap aluminum in the month of April. Paul has sent out 29 bails of cardboard, 147 bags of clothing, and thirty bails of plastic. Since March 8, 2002, Paul has collected $1332.00 on the demo box and has saved $800.00 in hauling fees. The trash box is averaging 12 tons per load, and Paul is expecting to cut down the number of trips by one third.
• Police Department – Chief Chandler is waiting on two Grants, one for vests by Federal Funding and one from Highway Safety for extra enforcement totaling 60 hours. The police are working on a Bicycle Safety Program at Simonds Elementary School. Selectman Mical asked if benefits are included in the Highway Safety Grant. Chief Chandler explained that the hours would be paid along with the benefits up front, and then at the end of the 60 hours the Highway Safety Grant would reimburse the Town.
• Fire Department – Richard Brown reported no problems. There is electrical work in progress at the Fire Station.
• Highway Department – Allan Brown is waiting for Pike Paving to contact him for the paving to be done at the Old Graded School. Allan is currently waiting for the ground to dry out for culvert work, and two roads and the parking lot of the Old Graded School are ready for paving.

Wiring for the Internet installation at the Town Hall was discussed. The Water Precinct agrees to pay their portion of the installation. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion stating that the Precinct will be responsible for one third of the cost for the installation of the Internet service at the Town Hall.

Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board discussed the cost of the installation. The Board will review the budget to see if the installation could be done this year along with the monthly increase that would be incurred.

The status of the remaining unregistered vehicles was discussed. Chairman O’Connor is currently working with the Police Department, and noted that one of the three residents that were notified has removed the vehicles that were not registered. Selectman Brayshaw noted the number of vehicles at the used car lot down by Davisville Flea Market. The Planning Board will be contacted about the original agreement for the car lot; there is a question as to how many vehicles can be on the lot at one time.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Fire Alarm Panel for at the Transfer Station will cost $700.00 which will include installation with a battery backup. The cost for the panel will be drawn from the Transfer Station building maintenance line.

The Fairfield/Whiting Barn was discussed. The Board will pursue the next legal step to have the dilapidated barn dismantled.

Selectman Brayshaw informed the Board that he met with a resident over the weekend to help obtain a solution to their current financial strain. Also Selectman Brayshaw met with Mr. Wentzel regarding lot 4 at the Exit 9 sub-division, Mr. Wentzel was informed by Selectman Brayshaw that he is not to deviate from the original plan regarding the fill specifications on lot 4. Selectman Brayshaw spoke to Mr. Wentzel about the Town of Warner sign, the sign will remain at its present location.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Budget Committee met on April 29, 2002. Mike Cutting will remain as Chairman, and the Vice-Chairman is J.D. Colcord. The Budget Committee reviewed the first quarter numbers and had some concerns;

• Inquired about the pay raises to the Police Department.
• The status on the Welfare budget.
• The Old Graded School paving, and the labor used for the upgrade.
• If there are any projected Bonus’s.

The Budget Committee requested that the process for the Capital Improvements start early enough so it can be reviewed by the Budget Committee prior to the Budget process. Selectman Brayshaw will pass this request on to the Planning Board. The Selectmen will arrange a time to meet with both Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Budget Committee.

The Board reviewed Allan N. Brown’s resignation as representative to the Concord Regional Solid Waste. Selectman Mical made a motion to accept the resignation of Allan N. Brown as representative to Concord Regional Solid Waste, affective April 30, 2002. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the April 22, 2002 Work Session minutes. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O’Connor will be attending the Community Development Block Grant Workshop on May 21, 2002.

Chairman O’Connor will be attending the opening of the Bookstore at the Historical Society on May 18, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.

The Warner Town Clerk will be closed on May 9, 2002.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to appoint Steven Daigel as a full member to the Trustees of the Pillsbury Free Library, until the next election. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Previously signed by the Board;

• Three Building Permits.
• Letter regarding a Class VI Road boundary marker.
• April 22, 2002 Work Session minutes.
• Reimbursement for the Tax Collector.
• Purchase order for tax bills.

Approved/Signed by the Board;

• One Intent-to-cut.
• Junk Yard License
• Mileage request.
• MS-5 (Financial Report) original and copies.
• One Building Permit.
• A letter referring a home owner to the Zoning Board for a Special Exception regarding an apartment in a R1 zone.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the April 29, Work Session minutes. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the April 23, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Upcoming Dates;

May 01, 2002 7:00 p.m. – Parks & Recreation will meet at the Town Hall.

May 01, 2002 7:00 p.m. – Conservation Commission will meet at the Town Hall.

May 01- 06 and May 08 & 09 Selectman Mical will be out of Town.

May 08, 2002 7:00p.m. – Vital Records at the Pillsbury Free Library.

May 08, 2002 7:00p.m – Wage Study Committee will be meeting.

May 14, 2002 7:00 p.m. – Public Hearing for Emergency Community Development Block Grant

- Public Hearing for Old Warner Lane

May 16, 2002 9a.m. – Safety Training (NHMA)

Barbara Annis asked if the Public Hearing for the Emergency Community Development Block Grant is for the lack of water. The Board informed Ms. Annis that it was for the refurbishing of the current wells. There is only a water emergency right now. Barbara has a concern about added service (Exit 9) on an already strained system due to the drought.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical