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

Selectman John C. Brayshaw – Acting Chairman

Selectman Edward F. Mical

Public Attendance: Phil Lord, Pete Newman, Don Hall, Barbara Proper, Jim McLaughlin, Peg McLaughlin, Donna Lane, Jim Bailey, Tom Brown, Allan Brown, Argus Champion, Intertown Record.

Selectman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Project was presented by Donna Lane who is a consultant to the Community Development Block Grant Project. Informational packets were made available to the public. Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities for economic development, public facility, and housing rehabilitation projects that primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. A town of Warner’s size is eligible for $350,000.00 a year in multiple categories. The Public Hearing will consist of three consecutive Hearings;

• Emergency Community Development Block Grant
• Housing and Community Development Plan
• Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan

• The proposed application to the New Hampshire Office of State Planning is for up to $70,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to finance well rehabilitation.
• Warner’s wells need to be rehabilitated immediately. Operation of Well #1 has had to be discontinued, and Well #2 is operating at 53% of its capacity. As noted by DES (Department of Environmental Services)"this is considered a significant deficiency and is in violation of Env-Ws 373 and represents a risk to pubic health".
• Based on a survey from 1993, there are 248 people serviced by the Warner Village Water system, 61% of those people are of low and moderate income.
• Estimates prepared by Lewis Engineering;
• Testing, etc. $ 8,000.00
• Construction 22,000.00
• Purchase of Water 18,000.00
• Engineer Fees 6,500.00
• Contingency 5,500.00
• Administration 10,000.00
• Total $70,000.00
• This project conforms to Warner’s Community Development Plan’s goal providing sufficient water at high quality levels, a system that meets NH DES regulations, to adequately serve existing and anticipated industrial, commercial, residential and recreational use.

Public Comments: No comments received.

Selectman Brayshaw closed the Public Hearing for the Community Block Grant.

Selectman Brayshaw opened the Public Hearing for the Housing and Community Development Plan.

• Warner has a number of housing and community development needs which must be addressed over the next several years. They include major infrastructure improvements for the village water and sewer systems, housing rehabilitation, industrial and commercial development to improve employment opportunities and expand the tax base, social service facilities, recreation facilities and revitalization of the village area. The following goals have been identified to help guide the Town in its efforts to meet its many housing and community development needs.
• Provide for the most effective, efficient and economical management of the wastewater via a system that meets NH DES regulations. (Short Term & Long Term Goal)
• Encourage improvements in the Village which will improve housing conditions, retain and create jobs, preserve historical resources and improve public health and safety. (Short Term & Long Term Goal)
• Encourage adequate, safe and convenient housing for all age and income groups in the community. (Short Term & Long Term Goal)
• Encourage economic development in Warner. (Long Term Goal)
• Provide for sufficient water at high quality levels, a system that meets NH DES regulations, to adequately serve existing and anticipated industrial, commercial, residential and recreational use.(Short Term Goal)
• Provide for safe and convenient circulation patterns in Warner. (Long Term Goal)
• Enhance the appearance of Warner through the provision of attractive and well-planned and architectural resources in Warner. (Short Term & Long Term Goal)
• Promote the safety of Warner’s residents and visitors. (Short Term & Long Term Goal)
• As a matter of policy, the Town of Warner will minimize the involuntary displacement of households from their neighborhoods.

Public Comments: No comments received.

Selectman Brayshaw closed the Public Hearing for the Housing and Community Development Plan.

Selectman Brayshaw opened the Public Hearing for Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plans.

• This is required to be adopted every time you apply for a Community Development Block Grant.
• Although this project does not involve any displacement or relocation of persons, if the town were to undertake a project which involved displacement or relocation they would follow this plan. The plan outlines the measures they would take to find comparable, suitable housing for persons displaced or relocated.

Public Comments: No comments received.

Selectman Brayshaw closed the Public Hearing to the Community Development Block Grant Project.

Selectman Brayshaw opened the Selectmen’s meeting.

Selectman Mical made a motion to adopt the Updated Housing and Community Development Plan. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Mical made a motion to adopt the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the submittal of the Community Development Block Grant application and the Board to sign and submit the application, and upon approval of the CDBG application, the Board will execute any documents which may be necessary to effectuate the CDBG contract. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The Board proceeded to sign the application.

Public Hearing to accept Old Warner Lane as a Class V road, per RSA 674:40-a. The Public Works Director, Allan N. Brown approved the upgrade with the conditions of loaming the slopes when the ground dries and shoulder work when the slopes are complete. Allan Brown stated that the 600+ foot upgrade of Old Warner Lane meets the Town’s standards.

Public Comments: No comments received.

Selectman Brayshaw closed the Public Hearing to accept Old Warner Lane as a Class V road.

Selectman Brayshaw opened the Selectmen’s meeting.

Selectman Mical made a motion to accept the upgraded 600+ feet of Old Warner Lane as a Class V road. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed Engineering costs from Provan & Lobar regarding the East Roby Road Project. The original contract for the engineering project is $25,000.00. Provan & Lobar excluded any environmental borings from the contract. The Finance Director asked direction from the Board on where the payment for the borings (approx. $1,372.00) should come from. The Board directed the Finance Director to pay the borings invoice from outside services. Selectman Mical made a motion to pay the current Provan & Lobar invoice amounting to $2,947.00. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board approved a purchase order for 550 tons of salt.

The Board made a conference call with Selectman O’Connor in reference to hiring a part-time Police Officer. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to hire Mr. Ken Klinedinst, as a part-time Officer, effective May 2, 2002. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board reviewed a request from the Assessing Clerk to attend an Assessing Class on June 10, 2002. Selectman Mical made a motion to have the Assessing Clerk attend the June 10, 2002 Assessing Class at the Town’s expense. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board reviewed a list of property’s that have been leined for 2001.

The Board reviewed a Fall Foliage Funding request to bind 50 years of Town Reports.

The Public Works Director, Allan Brown, spoke to the Board about what was stated in the April 2, 2002 meeting minutes by the then Transfer Station Supervisor regarding the figures that were stated in the Governor’s Recycling Program, which are the same numbers listed in the Town Report. Mr. Brown stated that the figures listed are from a certified weight measurement and from figures that are received, there is no guess work involved. Mr. Brown continued to compare the figures stated in the minutes:

• The statement reflects 0 gallons of anti-freeze, Mr. Brown said that is exactly what was shipped, 0 gallons, and that the anti-freeze was traded. You can’t show it as shipped if you don’t ship it.
• The statement shows 0 feet of florescent tubes, that is exactly what was shipped, 0 feet. When florescent tubes are shipped to be recycled, a bill is received, and that how it is reported at the end of the year by reviewing all the receivables.
• In the minutes Mr. Fouliard stated that the Governor’s Recycling statement needs to be more accurate. Mr. Brown statement to that is there is no guessing to any of the numbers reported.
• Aluminum has always been saved out. In the past it was given to the part-time help to pay as a stipend for being there working for free.
• Mr. Brown stated that the throwing of demolition material into the compactor will put the Town over the required tonnage and then the Town will be paying $66.50 per ton rather than the $37.00 per ton.
• The Transfer Station is running more man hours than ever and not handling any more trash.
• The yard is starting to look like a dump. And the Town is spending man hours sorting material that you don’t need to handle.

Selectman Mical commented that the labor spent to date $24,023.25 which is 40% of the labor budget, in April we should only be at 34%. Selectman Mical has figures from Concord Regional showing that at this time the trash generated is higher than last year. Mr. Brown expressed a concern about where the glass is being dumped and how broken glass is strewn everywhere, and if tires need to be replaced from the broken glass it will not be coming out of Mr. Brown’s budget. Mr. Brown noted to the Board that he was still the Department Head at the time of the April 2, 2002 and was not aware of the meeting with Mr. Fouliard, and when figures are being reported they need to be accurate from certified weights. Both Selectman Mical and Selectman Brayshaw will tour the Transfer Station after the Selectman’s meeting.

The Board discussed the permit procedure for the movement of the house at Exit 9. To date there is no permit in place from either the State or the Town.

The Board reviewed a list of reminders:

May 15, 2002 7 p.m. site walk at exit 7 for Premier Coach

May 15, 2002 7 p.m. Wage Study Committee

May 16, 2002 7 p.m. Safety with NHMA

May 18, 2002 9 a.m. Opening of the book store at the Historical Society

May 20, 2002 Letter to the Board of Land & Tax Appeals regarding the update of the Town wide revaluation

May 21, 2002 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing to accept a Grant on behalf of the Conservation Commission

June 4, 2002 6:30 p.m. Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Budget Committee will meet with the Selectmen

Mileage reimbursement was discussed by the Board. Selectman Brayshaw feels that if a Town Employee uses their vehicle for Town business or an educational course then the mileage should be reimbursed. Selectman Mical agrees with Selectman Brayshaw. Note: no motion was made. Selectman Mical informed the Board that all Town employees are required to wear their seat belts when traveling for Town business.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that there was a meeting on May 13, 2002 with the Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Planning Board and Barbara Annis, have started work on the Capital Improvements. On May 28, 2002 they will meet with the Selectmen and the Department Heads to do a presentation.

The Town Treasurer, Barbara Proper, advised the Board on monies available to the Town.

Selectman Brayshaw will meet with the Argus Champion on May 15, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. at Jack’s in New London.

• One intent-to-Cut
• Two heavy hauling permits
• Two mileage reimbursements

Selectman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Robert C. O’Connor

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical