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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes June 10, 2003
In Attendance: Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman Selectman John C. Brayshaw Selectman Allen C. Brown Recorder of the minutes: Mary Whalen Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., the first appointment was not available at the open of the meeting. Chairman Mical moved on to old business. The Board authorized the payment for the repair of a fence that was damaged by the Highway Department during the plowing season. Payment will be forwarded to Mrs. Maida Rogers in the amount of $52.50. The Board will continue to follow-up on the properties that were sent letters regarding numerous vehicles. Mr. Gamil Azmy met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss his property located on Poverty Plains Road. Mr. Azmy informed the Board that he has been notified by the Department of Environmental Services regarding a possible wetlands violation on his property. The DES received a complaint and will be visiting the site within the month. Mr. Azmy explained to the Board that he has stopped construction on a barn until DES completes their inspection. The barn will be used for storage in an attempt to clean the property. Mr. Azmy is aware that the neighbors have discussed the condition of his property with the Board. Mr. Azmy plans on burning most of the material on the property when the weather permits. Mr. Azmy has acquired a burn permit to do so. Mr. Azmy also explained that he has two vehicles that still require valid registration. Chairman Mical explained to Mr. Azmy that the vehicles must be intended and in condition for legal use according to their original purpose. Mr. Azmy explained to the Board that he has had to repair the fence and replace a mailbox for the third year in a row due to the Town’s plowing and asked the Board to forward to the Director of Public Works to be cautious the next plow season. The fence is in the Town’s right-of-way, which is also the same land that Mr. Azmy gave to the Town. Chairman Mical asked Mr. Azmy if the fifth wheel travel trailer is registered. Mr. Azmy stated that it is registered. Chairman Mical asked if the storage travel trailer is registered, Mr. Azmy stated that the trailer is also registered. Mr. Azmy’s intention is to clean the property. Chairman Mical and Selectman Brown will visit the Poverty Plains property regarding the vehicles on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. Chairman Mical will also contact DES for a date that the inspection of the wetlands will take place.The Board reviewed a response (on file) from Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission regarding a letter (on file) from Kearsarge Corporation asking the Board if a piece of land that is located along the Warner River is a buildable lot. The response has generated more questions; the information will be forwarded to the Planning Board for their review on June 23, 2003. A letter will be forwarded to Kearsarge Corporation on the progress of the request. Mr. Allan N. Brown, Director of Public Works, met with the Board and informed them that the Federal Surplus has notified Mr. Brown that a compactor is available for $12,000.00. Mr. Brown will be doing research before proceeding with the purchase. Currently Mr. Brown rents a compactor frequently throughout the year; rentals cost $300.00 per day. The money for the compactor can be spent from the Highway Block Grant. The Martin/Odd Fellows Building Committee has asked Mr. Brown to obtain quotes for demolition of the Martin/Odd Fellows Building. The Highway crew completed the removal of the porch on the Martin/Odd Fellows Building. The Board will be sending a letter to the Department of Transportation regarding the Hopkinton Fair police detail on June 13, 2003. Chairman Mical informed the Board as stated earlier, that the front porch of the Martin/Odd Fellows Building has been removed along with the opening in the foundation being closed off. Chairman Mical completed a walk through the building and noted that the glass above one of the doors needs to be sealed. A representative from the New Hampshire Municipal Association regarding liability also completed a walk through with Chairman Mical. A report will be forwarded to the Board. Also a proposal from a demolition company will be forwarded to the Board. Chairman Mical informed the Board that Federal Funding has been issued for relief toward the February 2003 snowstorm. The Town also received funds for the purchase of a new standby generator for the primary Emergency Operations Center. The Board discussed the Naughton residence on Route 127. A certified letter has not been accepted to date. The Board acknowledged a list of concerns from abutters. There will be abutters meeting with the Board on June 17, 2003 to discuss their concerns regarding the number of vehicles and possible hazardous materials. The Board will contact the Department of Environmental Services. The Highway Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at noontime, regarding the request to lower the speed limit on New Market Road. Chairman Mical made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) the setting of compensation for public employees. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made the motion to close the non-public session and to re-open the public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to seal the non-public minutes per RSA 91-A:3, III. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to increase Mr. James Ryan’s hourly salary to $12.87, effective June 8, 2003. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical proceeded to open the oil and propane bids. Propane Bids Rymes Propane: .27 cents over Selkirk NY, with a cap of $1.049 per gallon. Countryside Propane: .9029 cents per gallon, with a cap of $1.249 per gallon. Amerigas: .40 cents over Selkirk NY, no cap. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the bid proposal from Rymes Propane for the 2003/2004 heating season. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Oil Bids Johnson & Dix : #2 fuel oil $1.09 per gallon H.R. Clough: #2 fuel oil $1.018 per gallon Fred Fuller: #2 fuel oil .9485 cents per gallon Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the proposal from H.R. Clough for the 2003/2003 heating season. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical informed the Board that the Assessing Clerk and the Director of Public Works drove Kelly Hill Road regarding an inquiry about a possible building being constructed with out the proper permits in place. It was found that there is no building-taking place. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the May 27, 2003 meeting minutes. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board of Selectmen began discussing Capital Improvements for 2003. A memo will be sent to the Town Hall office staff asking for Capital Improvement suggestions. They must cost in excess of $10,000.00. Further discussion will continue on June 17, 2003. Chairman Mical forwarded to the Board the original Article of Agreement regarding the school payment schedule. Article six discusses the payment schedule shall be established from time to time by the School Board and the joint Boards of Selectmen. Currently the school system is looking at a different pay schedule to offset their deficit. The Board approved the following: 3 Veterans Exemptions 2 Elderly/Veterans Exemptions 1 Intent-to-cut Tax Collectors Warrant Building Permit for Map 30 Lot 56 Map 11 Lot 13 Map 03 Lot 27 Map 12 Lot 43 Chairman Mical made the motion to abate the Building Permit Fee for the New Hampshire Telephone Museum. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.
Edward F. Mical – Chairman John C. Brayshaw Allen C. Brown
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