Warner Board of Selectmen

Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2008  

Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.

In Attendance:   Selectman Richard A. Cook - Chairman

   Selectman David E. Hartman 

   Selectman David Karrick Jr.

  Laura Buono – Town Administrator

Absent:             None 

Others present:

Allan N. Brown               Barbara Annis                George Greenlaw Sr.                 Bonnie Barnard

Brent Locke                    Charles Albano              Robert Egan                             Timothy Bologna

Bradley Kelly                  Steven Lindbloom            Dr. Bruce Stuart                              Charles Goodwin

Mary Stuart                   Linda Rhoads              Peter Rhoads                          Hastings Rigollet

Ken Klinedinst                Rebecca Courser Otto Fredericks                                 Maureen Ireland

Peter Newman               Lisa Stasalovich                    Paul DiGeronimo                    Nancy Martin

Ray Martin                     Ed Mical                        Steve Brown                           Paul Reichard

Stephanie Gardner Carl Ball                                    Florence Ball                            Fred Smith

Wayne Eigabroadt            Paul Proulx               Beverly Howe                            David Bates

Emma Bates                  Robert Shoemaker III            Fran Brown                           Mike Rogers

Judy Rogers                   John Healy                Peg McLaughlin                                Debra Buckley

Dustin Senor                  Derek Senor                Robert Gibbons                         Cheryl Gibbons

Betty Brown                   David Bixby                 Gerald Courser                         Pamela August

Susan Bliss                    Michael Franklin             Adrian Henderson                     Richard Knapik

Tashiana O’Clair             Lou Schuller             Martha Mical                            

 

1. Stephanie Gardner – Transfer Station

Chairman Cook began by noting the unusual size of the audience and informed the audience that the Board of Selectmen will not be discussing Paul Fouliard as he is still an employee of the Town.  Chairman Cook added that the Town and Mr. Fouliard have reached a mediated settlement of the suit Mr. Fouliard filed against the Town which includes the suits withdrawal; all details of the agreement have been made public and are available in the Town Clerks office.  Chairman Cook further explained that Mr. Fouliard was not fired by the Town which has been rumored, but rather each of the parties with advice from counsel reached a legally binding agreement which was acceptable to both.  Chairman Cook explained that this evening’s agenda allows for 30 minutes of discussion.  The Selectmen will try to answer questions and provide any information regarding the current situation and future direction of the Transfer Station.  Once the Board closes the discussion there will be no further questions about the Transfer Station entertained this evening, this way if anyone leaves the meeting after the discussion ends nothing will be missed. 

Ms. Gardner asked the Selectmen what they plan to do for the future of the Transfer Station.  Ms. Gardner feels the Transfer Station is a community place, and asked if thirty minutes of discussion proves not to be enough could there be another public meeting.  Chairman Cook prefers to address as many questions as possible at this session because of the size of the audience.  If needed, another meeting could be arranged for more questions. 

Chairman Cook began to answer Ms. Gardner’s question by first explaining that there has been no decision made regarding single-stream recycling, and when that decision needs to be made it will be brought to Town Meeting.  With the way the Co-op is moving forward, there is a possibility that single-stream could be presented at the 2009 Town Meeting.  Chairman Cook explained that all three Selectmen recently attended the Regional Co-op meeting to listen to their single-stream discussion.   Ms. Gardner asked at this time there are no changes happening at the Transfer Station.  Chairman Cook wouldn’t say there are no changes happening, but he would say with single-stream no decision has been made.  Chairman Cook asked the Director of Public Works to address the current changes at the Transfer Station and further explained that after the Town reached a settlement with Mr. Fouliard, the Board of Selectmen voted (May 7th) to temporarily put the management of the Transfer Station under the Director of Public Works because Mr. Brown has the appropriate licenses and has previously managed the site. 

Mr. Brown began by explaining that he has spent hundreds of personal hours to build the Transfer Station as well as creating the programs there and he has no intention or any desire to derail anything at the Transfer Station.  Mr. Brown also explained that he did not ask for “this mess”, he said no one in their right mind would want to take over the facility in the condition that it’s in.  Someone asked Mr. Brown what he meant by “the condition”.  Mr. Brown said the facility was recently inspected by the Department of Environmental Services and the Town received a Letter of Deficiency outlining deficiencies that need to be addressed as well as a timeline.  Michael Franklin asked if it would be accurate to say that prior to the DES report the Transfer Station had been praised repeatedly and continuously for its condition, which is his understanding.  Chairman Cook said the Town had received a previous Letter of Deficiency about a year and half ago with at least 12 deficiencies.  Mr. Brown had a copy of the Letter of Deficiency from September 2007 as well as a copy from the Town’s insurance company from 2 years ago (June 22, 2006) asking  the Town to clean up the Transfer Station.  Chairman Cook explained that the Letter of Deficiency from DES specified problems which were being addressed.  One of the major problems was the way the Transfer Station was handling hazardous waste.  The Board of Selectmen went through the process of developing a hazardous waste plan which was never enforced at the Transfer Station and has been identified again in the recent deficiency letter from DES.  Someone confirmed that a plan was developed but was never applied.  

Mr. Brown continued by explaining the Letter of Deficiency from DES covers 12 items. The first item involves immediate clean up of leaking containers of hazardous fluids, i.e., used oil, anti-freeze, gas, paint.  Mr. Brown presented pictures of used motor oil leaking on the ground, there are several hundred gallons of oil sitting outdoors filled with water and leaking as well as the soil that also has been contaminated by the leaking fluids, it needs to be removed.  A soil consultant must be hired now to assist in the cleaning process.  Mr. Brown explained all the hazardous waste received was improperly handled; containers were spilt, not labeled and not properly logged.   Mr. Brown explained when the oil was placed undercover there were holes in the bottom of the trailer which allowed the oil to continue to leak into the ground; the oil is supposed to be stored undercover with a secondary container that will contain any leakage.   

Someone asked if the Transfer Station has the proper space for storing hazard waste.  Mr. Brown explained that every operator who is allowed to handle hazardous waste must have an endorsement on their license as well as training.   The audience member asked if provisions are being made.  Mr. Brown said that he is applying for a used oil grant that will assist in the purchase of items needed to contain the oil.   

Mr. Brown continued by showing pictures of the contaminated soil as well as pictures showing an attempt to contain the leaking oil with tires and sand which only created more contaminated soil.  Item number 3 is to immediately place all hazardous fluids in sound containers, labeled, covered, and placed in a secondary containment.   Mr. Brown explained that the oil is now covered in a trailer; Clean Harbor will be taking the oil at no cost.  Item number 4: call a hazardous waste hauler to remove all the hazardous waste from the site within 90 days and ship all used oil from the site within 30 days; only twenty four 55 gallon drums may be kept on site.  Item 5: the facility must immediately suspend the use of gypsum as berms. Item 6: the facility must immediately remove from the metal dumpster greasy oily parts that have been mixed in. Item 7: the propane tanks should be removed to another area to prevent fire/explosion hazards from the burn pile within 30 days; there are 40-50 propane tanks which were being stored above the fire area.  Item 8: within 60 days asbestos/concrete mixture must be cleaned up and properly disposed; Mr. Brown said three men spent 4 hours picking out the asbestos, 4 loads went to the gravel crusher and 5 loads went to the solid waste landfill costing $100 per ton.  Item 9: the ash from the burn pile must be sent for disposal; this must be removed once a year from the site.  Item 10: within 30 days the gypsum and C&D piles must be contained in dumpsters; the gypsum dumpster must be covered.  Item 11: emergency numbers, fire extinguishers and well labeled spill kits must be immediately in place.  Mr. Brown said the eye wash was found not accessible.    Item 12: the plastic debris next to the plastic barn must be cleaned up; when the crew started to clean up the plastic, rats came out of the pile.  Mr. Brown said there should be no vermin at the Transfer Station.  

Chairman Cook said the Town is presently addressing the 12 items and opened the meeting for questions regarding the present condition. 

Mr. Eigabroadt requested to be placed on the Selectmen’s next agenda to further discuss the Transfer Station.  Mr. Eigabroadt said he was involved in all this stuff even prior to being a Selectman and he is ashamed at what is being presented this evening.   He said that everything that is being said is correct, but it’s being taken out of context.  Mr. Eigabroadt said the first trip DES was made by his request; he wanted to see working with Mr. Fouliard and DES where the Transfer Station stood legally.  There was a list generated which was worked on.  Mr. Eigabroadt also said the he will hold a public meeting somewhere in the very near future where the public can come and ask questions, Mr. Eigabroadt said he would also have Mr. Fouliard, the professional, attend the meeting as well.   

Cheryl Gibbons is appalled at the condition of the Transfer Station and with all the items in the deficiency letter she feels it’s going to cost a ton of money to clean the place up and feels the “professional” that is licensed should have never allowed it to go on.  As a resident who recycles, she did not expect oil to go into the ground and cause a bigger hazard. 

John Healy asked why a Police Officer is present.  Chairman Cook explained that he was asked to attend this evening’s meeting. 

Bob Egan is curious if the items are recent or long term problems and if they are long term why did the Selectmen allow this.  Chairman Cook explained there was a previous Letter of Deficiency which was addressed; many of the items on the list, with direct orders from the Board of Selectmen, were never addressed by the Manager.  Mr. Egan said one of the Selectmen’s jobs is to follow-up so the Town does not fall into a position such as this.   

Rich Knapik asked what the Town did to provide product containers for the Transfer Station.  Chairman Cook said it is up to the Transfer Station Manager, there is a budget where he asks for the amount to properly run the Transfer Station.  Mr. Knapik asked if the money was ever asked for.  Chairman Cook said the Transfer Station budget was properly funded to address the current issues.  Mr. Knapik asked if extra money was asked for.  Chairman Cook said no more money was asked for other than the annual budget which was approved.  Mr. Knapik asked how many Letters of Deficiencies Mr. Brown received when he ran the facility.  Chairman Cook explained that he was not a Selectman during that time, but he does not believe Mr. Brown received any.  Mr. Brown said to the best of his recollection he did not receive any and explained once again that he did not ask for Transfer Station back, he is there to clean the mess up.  Mr. Knapik asked why the Board didn’t use someone at the Transfer Station that’s fully qualified instead of going out of the Transfer Station.  Chairman Cook explained the reason, with the cost of the settlement there are no funds available to hire a manager or increase the current staff’s income.  The Board of Selectmen felt it was inappropriate to ask the staff at the Transfer Station to do that without an increase in pay.  Mr. Knapik asked how the Town is going to fill two full time jobs.  Chairman Cook said we won’t, there will be a Transfer Station Foreman as soon as one is hired.  Mr. Knapik asked why not Pete Newman, he was already there.  Chairman Cook said Mr. Newman’s leaving was not the Board’s choice; Mr. Newman would need to be asked about that.  Selectman Hartman added that the Board of Selectmen did consider who to put in while Mr. Newman was still an employee and it was his opinion based on Mr. Brown’s experience that he was the best choice to move the Transfer Station in a positive direction, to solve the problem.  Mr. Knapik asked if this means more time for the Highway Department crew.  Mr. Brown explained that priorities are dealt with first, it’s a small Town, and everyone works together.    

Mr. Eigabroadt said in all fairness to Mr. Brown, a task was given to him and he is following through.  He also asked where the money is coming from to clean the place up.  Chairman Cook explained the deficiencies need to be dealt with, no matter who is running the place. 

Mr. Fredericks asked what the procedure is to haul off the cans (recyclables).  Mr. Brown explained that the manager markets, buys and sells.  Mr. Fredericks confirmed that it takes a simple phone call.  He said many times over the years he has found material built up and now he understands that it was the Manager’s fault, he simply didn’t call someone.    

Stephanie Gardner asked what provisions are being made now for used motor oil and hazardous waste.  Chairman Cook said household hazardous waste is not being accepted at this time.  Mr. Brown explained that used oil is not hazardous waste.  Right now the cost to clean up the hazardous waste is about $8K.  Ms. Gardiner asked if it is correct that things need to be stockpiled to get a better price in selling.  Mr. Brown said that it is correct sometimes, the market runs up and down; the Transfer Station is not in the business of being a brokerage, there is not enough room to warehouse.   

Ms. Buono said in 2005 the Selectmen had a Letter of Deficiency dealing with the hazardous waste.  At that time the Selectmen spent hours working with the Manager to put a policy together that would meet the deficiencies set forth by DES.  Within the policy household hazardous waste was to be accepted only on the first Saturday of every month as well as documentation of the material received which began in the summer of 2007.  At the end of 2007 it was discovered that the logs were never kept.  Also based on the policy all hazardous material would be shipped out at the end of each year, money was put in the budget for the disposal.  At the end of 2007 Ms. Buono was told there was not that much hazardous material to ship, $5,000 was budgeted, just under $800 was spent.  Now there is $7K-$8 of hazardous material that needs to be shipped out.   Ms. Buono said in moving forward the Board of Selectmen will need to look at whether the Town can continue accepting hazardous waste or is it more economical to hold a household hazardous waste day.   What are the priorities, household hazardous waste is one, and another is demo debris as well as the monitoring of stickers.  Ms. Buono said currently $1 is collected for a paint can, the Town purchases the kitty litter and pays an attendant to process the can, does this process make sense when a resident can dry the can out themselves and throw it into the compactor.   

Ms. Buono also explained that the Town did not call DES to come and inspect the Transfer Station.  DES was responding to a complaint from a well known resident about the Highway Department.  DES was at the Transfer Station in the Fall of 2007, they made some suggestions such as clean up the clutter, and the oil must be covered with secondary containment.  Some of the items were worked on, but when DES came back they thought at the least those items would have been completed; now the Town has deadlines.  There is disposal costs budgeted in this year’s budget, but not enough.  Mr. Brown has researched the cost to remove the gypsum, Town labor versus Naughton.  Naughton proved to be cheaper but not cheap enough for this year’s budget.  Ms. Buono further explained that not only is the Town dealing with the DES authorities the Town is also dealing with people who are passionate about the Transfer Station.  The current administration is dealing with what is before them now, it can no longer deal with what was or wasn’t done in the past.   

The resident complaint submitted to DES regarded the Town dumping on North Road and Retreat Road.  There were two Highway crew members as well as two pieces of machinery digging test pits where DES indicated for them to dig and found nothing.  Hopefully the residents of Warner will be pleased to hear that the complaints filed were found to be untrue.   

Steve Bridgewater said the Town is operating a Transfer Station and Recycling Center. If the Town gave the requested space Mr. Fouliard needed to stockpile recyclables and an extra man, he feels the station would have become more efficient.  Mr. Bridgewater feels having the Transfer Station under Mr. Brown is a regressive step.  Mr. Bridgewater sat on the Recycling Committee at one time and feels the Town did not support the Recycling Ordinance, the Police Department did not enforce the stickers, he also feels past Board’s of Selectmen have dragged their feet on this issue.  Mr. Bridgewater feels it will cost the taxpayers more to run the Transfer Station under Mr. Brown.   

Tim Bologna worked at the Transfer Station around the year 2000.  In his experience recycling begins with the resident, meaning if people dispose of their trash properly there will be a cost reduction in disposal fees and an increase in revenue for recyclables.   

John Healy said in the year 2007 the Town appropriated $10K to put in effect the recommendations of a planning committee for the Transfer Station to look at the needs of the Town in the next 20 years.  Mr. Healy asked if any of the changes being made today come from that study committee and that money.  Mr. Healy closed by saying everyone should back off of Mr. Brown, he is an asset to the Town and works hard, and he is a man in the middle.  Selectman Hartman responded about the Transfer Station Facility Committee; the Committee has been meeting regularly over the past year.  There was an appropriation in case the Committee needed to hire services or to use a minor amount for alterations at the Transfer Station. Members of the Committee assisted in creating a survey of the property which is being used to create a site-plan.  There was some thought to use some of the $10K to purchase a gate which was required by DOT that would be placed behind the demo debris.  This was suggested to the Transfer Station Manager to purchase the gate with those funds, to date no gate has been purchased.  Mr. Healy asked if any of the employees from the Transfer Station are on this Committee.  Selectman Hartman said yes, Paul Fouliard was a member.   

Mr. Brown reminded the audience that the hazardous waste got out of hand.  He is not criticizing the staff, they work very hard.  But he feels they are trying to do two hundred things and they really can only do one hundred things and do them right. Mr. Brown said the facility is only so big, if you are going to collect, store and process hazardous waste you must have at least two people trained and a facility a lot bigger than what Warner has.  Right now there is over $4,000 worth of paint that did not need to come to the facility.  Residents can get rid of the paint themselves, if it’s latex, the resident can pour kitty litter in it dump it out and throw it in the trash, bring the can and recycle it.  If it is oil base, it can be painted on old wood, let dry, place in the demo, and recycle the can.   

Charles Albano feels that it is important that the Town understands the next steps.  What he does not want is to see this lead to a discussion that single-stream is the next step.  He feels though that things need to be fixed and he feels strongly that the community should understand what the next ten steps are or what the plan is over a period of time is.  This way if there is another public hearing a lot of time is not spent rehashing.   Chairman Cook said the Town’s Newsletter will be coming out and there will additional information about the Transfer Station. 

Charlie Goodwin feels it may be useful to have information on why cardboard and paper get mixed together and it maybe good for the citizens to ask questions when it’s comfortable and quiet instead of waiting, he feels most of the questions this evening are non-emergency.   Mr. Brown explained to Mr. Goodwin that recently he met with the broker that purchases the paper.  The broker asked Mr. Brown if the paper could be mixed, Mr. Brown explained that sometimes you can’t because there is only so much storage.  The broker asks for changes based on the market. 

Mr. Eigabroadt commented on the statement Selectman Hartman made about DOT requiring a gate.  Mr. Eigabroadt explained that DES said the gate was not necessary because of the boulders that outline the whole area and the woodland buffer.  Mr. Eigabroadt said DOT doesn’t close their gate at their own operation and either does Mr. Brown.  Chairman Cook explained that DOT still owns the land.   Mr. Eigabroadt said he knows DOT owns the land but the Town leases it.  Mr. Brown said it’s on the first page of the lease agreement; there should be a six foot fence around the facility and a gate. 

Someone asked how much money the Transfer Station brings in a year.  Selectman Hartman said a little over $40K for revenues.  The audience member confirmed that the station is not self supported.  Ms. Buono explained that the budget to operate the facility amounts to $281,795K.  Mr. Brown explained to dispose of the sheet rock and ash the cost is close to $20K.   

Ken Klinedinst asked what the projected loss will be going through these changes from April 30th on into the future.  Chairman Cook asked Mr. Klinedinst what changes he meant.  Mr. Klinedinst said one of the changes is cleaning the facility; what’s that cost.  Ms. Buono said the Town has received a cost to remove the hazardous material $7,002.30 which does not include the removal of an asbestos pipe that was found in the concrete pile, there is no cost to remove the used oil because of the large amount.  Mr. Klinedinst asked for the bottom line number and the total amount of money to do business at the Transfer Station per month since the changes have taken place.  Ms. Buono explained again that there are no changes; it’s responding to the DES letter of deficiency.   Mr. Klinedinst asked for the cost of doing business at the Transfer Station from this point on.  

Steve Bridgewater asked if the gypsum could be used in Warner.  Mr. Brown has looked into such an application and through sources at the State level found that the State of NH does not allow any land spreading of the gypsum material.  The product must go into a lined landfill.   

Mike Rogers was under the impression that the Town was stockpiling the gypsum because Mr. Fouliard said it could be mixed with soil and he had permission to do that.  Chairman Cook said at one time the Town had a one year permit, the time frame expired, Mr. Fouliard asked for an extension which was denied.  Mr. Bridgewater asked if the Board questioned DES’s decision.  Chairman Cook said yes.  Mr. Brown explained the original permit to build the gypsum berm was several years old.  Ms. Buono said when DES visited in the late summer or fall they came down to inspect the gypsum pile to make sure it wasn’t contaminated because Mr. Fouliard wanted to continue to build berms.  At that time the Town was told the gypsum was fine but paperwork needed to be filed, which was done by Mr. Fouliard, but the Town never received an approval or denial letter.  The current letter of deficiency does not allow the accumulation of gypsum.   

Steve Lindbloom at first thought the pictures presented were an indictment of the previous administration, since he heard Mr. Brown speak he does not think that now.  Mr. Lindbloom feels the Town is lucky Mr. Brown is here without reflecting badly on the previous crew. 

Beverly Howe suggested that the audience accepts what Mr. Brown is saying and end the discussion.   

Mr. Brown wanted to say that everyone seems to think that the Transfer Station is going to change drastically.  There will be some changes; his concern is the place needs to be cleaned up to meet DES requirements.  The Town is still going to recycle; Warner is one of the best.   

Dan Watts said the Town of Warner loves to recycle and it has been heard that there is no place to store the material; he asked if the Selectmen if they ever considered putting the word out to the community by way of the Newsletter to come help build a storage shed.  He feels the help will come.   

Mr. Brown said once the hazardous waste is disposed the used oil will be processed in one of the trailers, and the other for newspaper, cardboard and plastic.  Mr. Brown also intends to expand the parking.   

Mr. Eigabroadt recommended to the Selectmen to tarp the gypsum and add two or three bucket loads into the C&D dumpsters until it’s gone.  Mr. Brown said the product has to be off the ground, but that is the plan, to get rid of it slowly. 

Chairman Cook said the Selectmen will schedule another time to continue this discussion.  Chairman Cook asked the audience to send their ideas, suggestions or any issues they feel needs to be addressed, a meeting will be scheduled based on what input is received. 

Ron Wirth asked the Selectman and Mr. Brown if they plan on doing away with any capital equipment at the Transfer Station.  Both said no, a rumor was heard that the Town was going to get rid of the horizontal baler; there has been no discussion of that.  Mr. Brown said where the rumor came from; there was discussion about if baler could be used while the public is in the building.  When the machine is in use, the insurance company said the decibel level is too high.   

2. Susan Olsen – Energy Committee Interest

Ms. Olsen has been a resident of Warner for many years.  Energy is her background in the areas of production, utilization and conservation and feels she has knowledge to contribute to the Energy Committee.  Ms. Olsen attended an Energy Committee meeting and she asked what the charge is.  She also said there are many areas to look at to reduce energy costs such as street lighting, planning & zoning issues, building code etc.  Chairman Cook said the charge given to the Committee was looking at actions the Town itself can take to improve energy conservation.  This can include vehicles that are purchased as well as energy consumption in the buildings.  Mainly, the Board of Selectmen would like to see steps that the Town itself can take.  Ms. Olsen said PSNH has an energy conservation program; they will do a complete audit of the Town at no cost, a meeting could be arranged during a Selectmen’s meeting.  Ms. Buono explained that the Town participated in an energy audit with PSNH in 2000, another can be arranged.  Selectman Hartman made the motion to nominate Susan Olsen as an Energy Committee member.  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed.  Ms. Buono added that there has been discussion about having DES come and perform an educational program dealing with best management practices dealing with solid waste and feels it’s a good time to have that for the residents and employees.  Chairman Cook asked how the Town can make that happen.  Ms. Buono and Ms. Olsen will work out the details. 

3. Robert Ricard – Planning Board Interest

Mr. Ricard has lived in Warner for 9.5 years and works in the engineering field.  He is interested in the development of the Town.  He has no prior experience on any of the local boards.  Barbara Annis, Chair of the Planning Board explained the meeting schedule.  Selectman Hartman explained the most current work of the Planning Board is updating the Master Plan.  Barbara Annis asked Mr. Ricard how well does he know the Town and how does he see Warner 10 years from now.  Mr. Ricard said that he has attended Town Meetings and he sees Warner with the current gas situation needing a bus station at exit 9 to accommodate the needs of commuters. Selectman Karrick made the motion to nominate Richard Ricard as an alternate member until 2009 to the Planning Board.  Selectman Hartman seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed. 

4. Planning Board – Full Member Appointment

Selectman Hartman moved to appoint Daniel Watts as a Full Member term expiring 2011.  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed.   

5. Susan Bliss – Madgetech

Ms. Bliss asked about the status of the application submitted to the Zoning Board by Madgetech.  Chairman Cook explained that Madgetech applied for a building permit to add onto the garage, the permit could not be issued because a site-plan review was required by the Planning Board.  The Selectmen did issue a one-year permit for a storage container.  Madgetech did go before the Planning Board; the need for a site-plan was waived. Madgetech began building the addition to the garage, it was learned that Madgetech did not have a special exception allowing manufacturing to take place.  A cease & desist order was issued by the Board of Selectmen for the addition.  Madgetech was informed that they needed to go before the Zoning Board to bring the business into compliance.  Madgetech did apply for the special exception but during the Zoning Board meeting Madgetech withdrew the application announcing that the business was moving to another location.  Susan Bliss said there was concern about the number of employees and the impact to the surrounding wells.  Chairman Cook further explained that the Zoning Board Chair advised Madgetech to come before the Board of Selectmen to ask for permission to operate in violation until the move is complete.  To date Madgetech has not come before the Board. 

6. Manifest

Selectman Hartman made a motion to authorize the Selectmen to sign the manifest and order the Treasurer to sign payroll checks numbered 41695-41739 dated 06/02/08 totaling $54,968.60.  Accounts payable checks numbered 41741-41797 totaling $58,736.38.  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed. 

7. Meeting Minutes

Selectman Hartman moved to approve meeting minutes dated May 7, 2008.  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the motion passed. 

8. General Business

On Saturday June 7 Selectman Hartman, Selectman Karrick, Allan Brown, a DES representatives from the Dam Bureau and Jim Gallagher took a hike at the Blackwater Dam.  A global positioning will be completed on the secondary spillway of the Blackwater Dam.  There is a chance that water went over the spillway during the 2006 flooding.  Someone asked if this is the same spillway that Provan & Lorber thought overflowed affecting the culvert at Connors Mill, Selectman Hartman said yes.   

Selectman Hartman attended a Northeast Resource Recovery Association meeting.  There was discussion about zero waste.  NRRA has a vendors program and Selectman Hartman feels it would be a good idea to have who ever is running the Transfer Station at the time of the program to attend.  There are about 60 vendors available that deal with marketing recycling goods. 

Selectman Karrick expressed the Town’s sadness regarding the passing of Jim Mitchell who was the co-founder of Mainstreet Bookends of Warner.  Jim also contributed in many quiet ways to the Town; he was an example of what someone can do with a positive attitude and quiet determination to make Warner a better place for all.  

Ms. Buono said a tree will be planted on June 14th in front of the Town Hall by Pellettieri & Associates.  The tree is a balsam fur.  

Motion to adjourn 8:13 p.m.

 

Board of Selectmen  

Richard A. Cook – Chairman
David E. Hartman
David Karrick Jr.   

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Whalen

Recording Secretary