Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Anthony Mento met with the Selectmen to express his interest for the Building Inspector position. Mr. Mento currently works for a residential and commercial architectural firm as a designer and a project manager. Mr. Mento has knowledge of the building trade and would like to become involved in the Town. The Selectmen explained that the Board is looking for a candidate that can work well with the public along with maintaining the building codes. Mr. Mento explained that he lacks experience with plumbing and electrical codes and would need to rely on the building code manuals. Mr. Mento further discussed the different levels of inspections that are involved when reviewing plans and the project when it pertains to commercial properties, and if the Town would be interested in that type of involvement from the Building Inspector. The Board reviewed liability issues and the pay structure for the position.

Newell Todd met with the Selectmen to finalize a filming contract within the Town of Warner. The line referring to a "treatment" was deleted from the contract. Mr. Todd will be producing a short film for his thesis by using some of the Town roads. The Selectmen advised Mr. Todd to contact the Police Department on his filming dates.

Jean Collins met with the Selectmen to inform them about a Bio-Energy plant that is subject to go on line in Hopkinton (next to the closed Paper Tech). Area physicians are concerned about the pollutants that will be released in the air. Bio-Energy has been given approval to burn wood chips for energy, they are now proposing an incinerator which will bring in demolition material from other States to burn. Currently about 1400 people within the Town of Hopkinton have signed a petition against the incinerator, an organization has formed called Reach. Ms. Collins recommended that the Selectmen contact the Town of Hopkinton for more information, there is a meeting scheduled on May 27, 2004 at the Hopkinton High School, 7:00 p.m. Representatives from Hopkinton, Reach, and Bio-Energy will be available.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A; 3 II (d) acquisition of personal property. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to close the non-public session and re-open the public session. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Zaia met with the Selectmen in regards to property owners who use dumpsters and the Board’s decision to now charge dumpster users for the tonnage. Mr. & Mrs. Zaia recycle, and are concerned about being included in a pool of people that have dumpsters in town, some are larger than others, some are picked up twice a month or once a month, how is the tonnage divided? Chairman Brayshaw explained that the Town of Warner provides a Transfer & Recycling Station. The Town of Warner will no longer pay for the tonnage for those who choose to use dumpsters, and it is known that not all residents that have dumpsters recycle. Taxpayers are paying for that tonnage. It was a decision that the Board has made to offset the cost that the dumpsters add toward the tonnage for the Town of Warner. Local businesses will also be affected, they too will be charged for their tonnage. Mrs. Zaia commented that the Board’s decision should have been thought out more. Chairman Brayshaw explained that the Recycling Committee has been addressing this for over a year, they meet monthly, and would welcome more public input. The Recycling Committee along with the Transfer Station personnel recommends and supports the Boards decision.

The Board of Selectmen addressed anonymous requests. Any Board or Committee within the Town of Warner shall not accept anonymous requests, suggestions or complaints unless they are received in written form and are signed by the person submitting such. Mr. John Healy commended the decision and commented that the criminal justice system upholds the same process. Barbara Annis asked the Board about an identified phone call. Chairman Brayshaw explained that the caller should be directed to submit the request in writing.

The Selectmen received a letter from Mr. Loop regarding a drainage ditch that feeds into his property. The Selectmen will arrange a meeting along with the Director of Public Works, Mr. Loop and the Board to visit the site in question.

The Selectmen reviewed a request from the Director of Public Works for the installation of a well at the Highway Department. The Board will address this request at the next Department Head meeting that takes place on the first Tuesday of every month.

The Board reviewed a request from the Transfer Station Department Head for more land to store glass, mulch, and steel beyond the fence. The Board will also address this request at the Department Head meeting along with the Director of Public Works.

The Selectmen signed a recommendation denying property abatement, the application was submitted after the deadline. (Mesa)

The Selectmen proceeded to review and approve purchase orders for the reconstruction of the Denny Hill intersection and for guardrails on Chemical Lane and Riverside Park. A purchase order for uniforms and caps at the Transfer Station was signed. The Selectmen proceeded to review correspondence.

The Selectmen received a response from the Department of Transportation in regards to the area of Route 103 that runs between the Transfer Station and East Sutton Road. The Selectmen expressed a concern when vehicles are passing and the limited reaction time. The Department of Transportation has forwarded the request to traffic bureau staff.

Finance Director Wendy Pinkham met with the Selectmen and presented four cemetery deeds for their signatures. The budget was also reviewed.

John Healy commented that Crimeline has funded six road signs for each town. Mr. Healy will drop the signs off for distribution throughout the town.

Chairman Brayshaw made the motion 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.

The Selectmen’s meetings will begin a summer schedule for the months of June & July. The dates are as follows; beginning at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 15 & 29, and July 13 & 27, August has yet to be determined. During the weeks of June 28 and July 5 Selectmen’s office hours will be varied due to the secretary being on vacation.

Motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

John C. Brayshaw – Chairman

Peter St. James