TOWN OF WARNER
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 5, 2001

Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Selectman O’Connor and Selectman Mical was present along with members of the public.

J.D. Colcord met with the Selectmen and presented a briefing of the State Assessing Officials. A schedule will be coming out on when the Town will be doing a revaluation. Also Mr. Colcord briefed the Board on the Gordon Bill that if passed will give additional aide for schooling. School funding was further discussed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3,II(c) - Matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person unless such person requests an open meeting. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to come out of non-public session and to seal the minutes per RSA 91-A:3, III. Divulgence of the information likely would affect adversely the reputation of any person other than a member of the body or agency itself. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Selectman Mical made a motion to go back into public session. Chairman Brayshaw seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Jim McLaughlin spoke to the Board about interviewing candidates for the secretary position for the Planning and Zoning Boards. Mr. McLaughlin along with Mr. Young from the Zoning Board would like to do the interviewing and bring back a recommendation to the Selectmen. Discussion followed on a rate of pay.

Jim Mitchell who came representing the Fall Foliage Festival asked about relocating the refrigerated food truck. Discussion followed.

Brian Erickson returned to see the Board for a response on upgrading a Class VI road. Mr. Erickson is experienced in road development. Discussion followed. Mr. Erickson needs a plan approved by the Public Works Director. Then that approved plan would be reviewed by the Selectmen, then sent to the Planning Board.

The Water Commissioners met with the Selectmen to discuss possible donation of a water meter for the outside watering at the Police station. Discussion followed. The Commissioners will be meeting next week and will discuss the water meter. The sidewalks on Geneva Street were acknowledged on how great they look.

Jackie Brenner met with the Selectmen to discuss two issues, one was the tax assessment was changed for 2001. The assessment card was reviewed due to a lot line adjustment that was applied for on April 2, 2001. The seconded issue was the reading of the assessment card, and the confusion in understanding the card. A view factor was added in 1994 when the trees were cut in 1996. Chairman Brayshaw will review the assessment of the property with the Assessing clerk and will respond back to Ms. Brenner.

MCT Telecom agreement was discussed.

The Selectmen discussed the Fairfield barn. Selectman Mical has tried numerous times to contact the owners. The Selectmen will be taking the next step. Chairman Brayshaw will review the next steps with the Building Inspector and proceed with the proper paperwork.

Selectman Mical addressed the issuing of the new stickers at the Transfer station. Discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to have the distribution of the stickers remain at the Town Clerks office. Selectman O’Connor seconded. Selectman Mical abstained. Motion carried. The date of issuing will be determined at the next Selectmen’s meeting.

An insurance supplement was offered to the town’s employees by AFLAC. The Selectmen would like to research what impact it would have on the Finance Director.

The preschool request for space in the Old Graded School was discussed. Selectman O’Connor will contact Sarah Allen for a projected program for the Selectmen to review.

Mowing bids were received by the Selectmen.

Pinnacle Landscaping at $14,200.00
Dennis O’Connell at $11,360.00
Neil Nevins at $4,290.00

Wayne Eigabrodt will present the bids to Parks and Recreation and respond back to the Board.

Alarm bids were received by the Selectmen. Capitol Alarms $6106.00

One Source Security $6050.00
Tyco Grinnel Fire $15,750.00
Atlantic Security $5025.00

After reviewing all the bids, Selectman O’Connor made a motion to accept the Bid from Atlantic Security at $5025.00. Chairman Brayshaw seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

The Trustees of the Pillsbury Free Library requested the Selectmen to accept their recommendations of Martha Windhurst and Mitchell Kapakgian to fill current vacancies. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to appoint Martha Windhurst and Mitchell Kapakgian. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Residents from Waterloo Road signed a petition in regards to lowering the speed limit. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to turn the petition over to the Highway Safety Committee. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

The Selectman discussed small dollar amount purchases. Further discussion slated for the next Selectmen’s meeting.

Chairman Brayshaw read the resignation of the Planning and Zoning secretary. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the resignation. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Selectman Mical briefed the Board on the Wage Study Committee. The Board of Selectmen are pleased with the direction the committee is taken. Due to other obligations, Selectman Mical volunteered to replace Chairman Brayshaw as the Selectman’s representative.

The clean up of the Martin Building is slated for the weekend of June 9. Discussion followed.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to send Dean Smith a thank you letter for volunteering to clean up the welcome to Warner signs. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor.

Public comments were received by the Selectmen.

The Selectmen signed the following.

1 Town Hall rental for 1961 Class Reunion. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to wave the rental fees for the Town Hall Rental. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor.

3 Warrants
6 Build permits
4 Intents to cut

Approval of May 22, 2001 minutes was tabled until next meeting.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.

 

John C. Brayshaw - Chairman

Robert C. O'Connor

Edward F. Mical