Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman John C. Brayshaw – Chairman, and Selectman Peter St. James.

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Liz Beddard a representative from Northeast Resource Recovery (a nonprofit coalition of municipalities, individuals and businesses working together to promote environmentally and economically sound waste management practices) met with the Selectmen to give more information and options regarding the disposal of glass. There are four host sites, Keene, New London, Goffstown and Littleton that accumulate glass for a major grind. March 2004 was the first grind at a cost of $2,000.00 per day, all four sites ground a total of 1,400 tons, with 27 communities participating. The cost per ton is $10.00, along with a range of $9.00 - $11.00 per ton to deliver the glass to a host site. There is a variety of delivery options; some towns use their own trucks. A list of material was presented to the Board that can be ground, toilets with no metal, plate glass, ceramics, dishes etc. A sample of the ground product was available. The Town of Warner is a co-op member and is welcome to come in on a grind at a cost of $2,000.00. The Department of Transportation had a cold weather research lab test the ground product and found that it is impermeable to frost. If the material is added to gravel the frost susceptibility decreases. Chairman Brayshaw asked if Warner could become a host site. Because of New London being a host site it may not be possible. The Selectmen discussed stockpiling the glass for 3-5 years then call in a grind for $2,000.00 leaving the material for the Highway Department to use. Selectman St. James asked about being a host site for cardboard. Ms. Beddard explained that co-op member price for cardboard is $90.00 - $100.00 per ton. If entities are willing to give cardboard, and if the town can bale it for less than the going rate per ton then it would be economical. Ms. Beddard left a video and information for the Selectmen to review.

Chairman Brayshaw opened a Public Hearing per RSA 31;95-b, the acceptance of a donation. Mr. Marc Violette representative of the Warner Business Association met with the Selectmen in regards to a granite post and rail fence that has been donated by the WBA to the Town of Warner. The estimated cost of the donation is $2,290.00. A plaque will later be placed acknowledging the WBA donation. Chairman Brayshaw opened the hearing for public comment. Martha Mical asked when the fence would be assembled. Mr. Violette is hoping before Memorial Day. Selectman St. James commended the donation. Chairman Brayshaw made the motion to accept the WBA gift that consists of a granite post & rail fence. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

The Selectmen met with the Department Heads beginning with the Assessing Clerk, Martha Mical. The Selectmen approved a purchase order for on-line access to the Registry of Deeds. Also, Mrs. Mical asked the Selectmen how they wish to process the responses from residents who have received updated assessments due to the completion of pick-ups (building permit data that lists any new homes or additions to homes). Earls, Nieder & Perkins, who processed the pick-ups recommends using the "Abatement Application to Municipality" form. The Selectmen agreed. Mrs. Mical has volunteered to tend the Harriman Statue and the flowers for the front of the Town Hall. The Selectmen signed a purchase order amounting to $500.00 for flowers to be spent from the Beautification Fund.

Tax Collector, Marianne Howlett has volunteered to insert a Charette notice along with the tax bill. The Tax Collector asked the Selectmen for prior approval of the notice before it is inserted. Tax bills will be mailed by May 30^th. Mrs. Howlett asked the Selectmen about the proposed new phone system and what the Selectmen are looking for from the new system and what they would like to see different and how it will work. Chairman Brayshaw explained that it would be an updated system that is able to provide voice mail, an automated system that would direct the calls, and automated announcements for each extension. Mrs. Howlett asked if the present call forwarding for her line would still be available with the new phone system. Chairman Brayshaw explained that the call forwarding would remain and that the new systems capability still needs to be clarified before installation takes place. Martha Mical is concerned that there will be no ability to speak to a live person after office hours.

Police Chief, William Chandler informed the Selectmen that the Police Department is in receipt of the digital radios that were purchased through a Homeland Grant. Also Chief Chandler explained that the present copier in the office would need to be replaced; the copier is an older model and is not functioning properly. The Finance Director will attempt to have a demo copier installed.

Finance Director, Wendy Pinkham presented an updated long sheet of the 2004 budget. Mrs. Pinkham asked the Selectmen for clarification on a payment for a repair to pipes at the Transfer Station. The Selectmen requested the funds to come out of the Contingency Fund because of the unanticipated cost. The Budget Committee recommended to the Selectmen that the Transfer Station budget pay for the repair. The Budget Committee would rather see the money spent in the budget even if it means going over. The Budget Committee would rather see the expenditure reflected in the current budget not in the contingency budget. The total cost for the repair will amount to $1,072.00; $412.00 has been spent on material. Selectman St. James made a motion to move the $412.00 from contingency line back to the Transfer Station budget. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor.

The Director of Public Works will be reviewing the Denny Hill road project with Weaver Brothers on Friday, May 7, 2004. There is one line that may need to be surveyed if the markers are not found.

Planning Board Chairperson, Barbara Annis presented a copy of the Charette notice that will be enclosed with the tax billing. The Planning Board received the judicial decision regarding the sub-division at Exit 9. The Town of Warner won on all points.

Transfer Station Department Head Paul Fouliard is still waiting for a roofer to look at a leak that has been leaking for 5-6 years. A welder will also be looking at the front gate for modification. Mr. Fouliard informed the Board that the Transfer Station is experiencing increased tonnage. Mr. Fouliard predicts a conservative 25% overage at the end of the year. Mr. Fouliard recommends taking a close look at residential dumpsters, by-pass the businesses and give them the opportunity to come up with a plan. Selectman St. James asked what the cost savings would be on the residential dumpsters. Mr. Fouliard feels that it is at least 35% of what the town is paying. Right now the total dumpster usage account for 55% of the trash. Selectman St. James stated for the record that he would like the dumpster situation revisited by the Selectmen. If the Town of Warner chooses to not pay for the dumpsters the cost impact to a residential dumpster user could be $10.00 more a month. Chairman Brayshaw made the motion to have the Transfer Station Department Head move forward to remove residential dumpsters from Warner’s cost. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor. The Selectmen received positive comments from the audience regarding the residential dumpster decision. Mr. Fouliard asked the Selectmen to consider implementing a $1.00 fee for paint can disposal. Chairman Brayshaw made the motion to begin on June 1, 2004, a $1.00 fee per gallon for the disposal of paints cans. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

The Selectmen reviewed a quote from Larimine Technical Land Services amounting to $2,900.00 - $3,400.00 for the location of the town line that runs through Mr. Gamil Azmy’s property on Route 103 East. Chairman Brayshaw made the motion not to proceed with the location of the town line that runs through Mr. Azmy’s property located on Route 103 east, and to refer any further complaints to the Planning Board. If the Planning Board does find any infringements then the Board of Selectmen will proceed with the location of the town line. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the payroll changes for the Town Offices. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

The Selectmen was presented with a request from the Co-operative Preschool to use the Old Graded School parking lot and water for a benefit car wash. The Selectmen will research the cost for the water. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the benefit car wash for the Co-operative Preschool. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Argus Champion asked if the payroll changes reflect the Phase I compensation. Also, the revenue that will be collected from the residential dumpster users, will the money go into the general fund or the back into the Transfer Station budget. Chairman Brayshaw explained that the money is revenue.

Chairman Brayshaw made to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (a) Compensation. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Chairman Brayshaw made the motion to close the non-public session and re-open the public session and to seal the minutes. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

John C. Brayshaw – Chairman

Peter St. James