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TOWN OF WARNER Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.. Selectmen Mical and Selectman O'Connor was present, along with members of the public. Richard Cook met with the Selectmen to acquire the final signatures for the purchase of the Fortin and Redmen piece of property up by Bear Pond. A conservation easement will be obtained for the 347 acres. Documents requiring to be notarized, was done so by Wendy Pinkham. The Board thanked Mr. Cook for all the effort and work to obtain this piece of property. Sarah Allan met with the Board to further discuss the preschool. Selectman O'Connor briefed the Board on a prior conversation him and Sarah had, which consisted of concerns of not having a curriculum in place, and the financials. After the conversation, Sarah agreed to have a curriculum put together and more financial information by August 1, 2001. Discussion followed. Selectman O'Connor made a motion to give preliminary approval to the preschool contingent upon financials and curriculum to be presented to the Board on August 1, 2001. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Public comments were received by Mr. Klinedinst, who asked the Boards position on providing financial aide to the preschool. The Board is in agreement for providing rent relief only. Discussion followed. The Board met with Wendy Pinkham (Finance Director) to discuss the propane contract. Discussion followed. The Board requested to set up a meeting with a representative from Rymes propane to clarify the contract. Wendy then explained a new for old insurance program for the Fire Department. Discussion followed. Selectman O'Connor made a motion to take advantage of the new for old insurance program. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Wendy informed the Board of the status of a replacement locker that was damaged and refused receipt by the Police Department. Discussion followed. The MCT Franchise agreement was discussed. Chairman Brayshaw excused himself from the conversation due to business reasons. Discussion followed. A meeting will be scheduled with a representative from MCT Telecom to clarify the agreement. Wayne Eigabroadt from Parks and Recreation met with the Board to give his recommendation for the mowing of the fields. Selectman O'Connor made a motion to accept the mowing bid for Parks and Recreation by Neil D. Nivens for $4540.00. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Selectman O'Connor made a motion to purchase a lawn mower and gas can, so the Maintenance Supervisor can care for the Town Hall, Masonic Hall, and monument lawns. Chairman Brayshaw seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The Board further discussed the next step in regards to the dilapidated barn that is located on Map 29 Lot 03. Consistency in upgrading Class IV roads was discussed by the Board. Selectman Mical made a motion to have AFLAC present the insurance supplement to the employees. Selectman O'Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The Board further discussed small purchases. After discussion, it was decided to give the procurement system more time, before making any changes. The Board signed an approval for snow guards. Vacation time for the Public Works Director was discussed. The Board signed the engineering contract from Provan and Lober for the East Roby District project (retaining wall). Provan and Lober will be notified that Allan Brown (Public Works Director) will be the point of contact. Selectman Mical informed the Board that the excavator is down, and a rental is currently being used. Discussion followed. The purchase of signs to close Class VI roads during mud season was discussed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to purchase 40 vinyl signs. Selectman O'Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Balance of the Town Hall renovation account was discussed. Wall paper that was purchased for the Town Clerk's office was approved by the Board but will be paid out of the Town Clerk's budget. The balance of the renovation money is put aside for signs and window coverings. The Board discussed the project ideas funding request from the Fall Foliage Festival. The Assessing Clerk's vacation was discussed. Recommendation's from the Recycle Committee was presented to the Selectmen. Discussion followed. Selectman Mical informed the Board that a recommendation to fill the secretary position will be coming from the Planning Board. Selectman O'Connor informed the Board that he is sending a letter to New Hampshire Municipal Association to come and give a presentation on the Right to Know law and Freedom of Speech. Selectman O'Connor is also writing a letter requesting NHMA help put a policy together on confidentialality. The Selectmen signed the following: 1 Intent to cut 1 Town Hall rental 1 Building permit 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 on open meeting. Selectman O'Connor 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. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the June 5 minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O'Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the May 22 minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O'Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
John C. Brayshaw - Chairman Robert C. O'Connor Edward F. Mical |