Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes June 14, 2005
Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. In attendance: Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman, Selectman David E. Hartman and Selectman Richard A. Cook Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen. Others present: Lisa Stasalovich – resident Bob Firth - resident Martha Mical - Assessing Clerk/resident Peter Wyman - resident George Saunders – Parks & Recreation Commission Judith Rogers – Town Clerk/resident Melinda Kendrigan Lynnette Ferguson Allan Brown – Director of Public Works Lisa Stasalovich met with the Selectmen as an interested candidate for the custodial position. The Selectmen reviewed the duties of the position. The cleaning of the Riverside Park and Silver Lake facilities was added to the job description; George Saunders explained what is expected at these facilities. Selectman Cook made the motion to hire Lisa Stasalovich for the custodial position pending favorable references. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Salary will be discussed at the next Selectmen’s meeting. Lynnette Ferguson and Melinda Kendrigan presented a survey to show that property located at Map 16 Lot 30, has road frontage, the survey indicated approximately 15 feet. The tax maps do not show that there is road frontage. The driveway to this property is very close to the Warner River, Selectman Cook recommended that the property owners review the Shoreland Protection Act which has an impact on what can be done within 250 feet of the river. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve the building permit for Map 16 Lot 30. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. A copy of the survey was provided for the file. Director of Public Works, Allan Brown explained that a culvert on Mason Hill Road is in need of repair. Recently, there has been an increase of heavy trucks passing over the road plus an increase in rain that has collectively affected the culvert. Mr. Brown recommended posting a weight limit. The culvert is completely immersed in water; Mr. Brown will look into a water control structure for the swamp. The Selectmen will visit the site; decision for posting the weight limit will be finalized at the next Selectmen’s meeting. Bob Firth met with the Selectmen to discuss the zoning violations that have taken place on his property located on Cunningham Pond Road. Currently there is a mobile home on the site, a free standing deck, a shed and a septic system that is not State approved, a dug well and an artesian well both to close to the septic system. No building permits have been applied for. There is land alteration in excess of two acres that needs to be addressed with either the Department of Environmental Services and the Environmental Protection Agency or possibly both. The Health Officer is addressing the septic system. Mr. Firth explained that his intent is to build a house on the property within a year, a septic design has recently been approved and plans installation by August 2005. The Selectmen’s goal is to work with Mr. Firth to achieve compliance in a timely manner. The Selectmen directed Mr. Firth to draft a Memo of Understanding that includes the following time lines: Illegal septic system removed as required by the Health Officer, install a waste tank or porta john prior to the removal of the illegal septic, a plan for disposing of gray water, septic system installed by August 31, 2005, house built with approved Certificate of Occupancy and mobile home removed by May 31, 2006. The removal of the deck and shed will be further discussed with Mr. Firth at the next Selectmen’s meeting along with reviewing the Memo of Understanding. Peter Wyman met with the Selectmen to discuss a structure that was built in the campground at Pleasant Lake Estates prior to an approved building permit. Mr. Wyman owns the Estates, the campground was opening May 20th, approximately two weeks prior to the opening Mr. Wyman learned that the plumbing in the existing shower facility was in need of replacement. Also the campground did not meet the State’s requirement for the number of showers and toilets for a 54-site campground. Mr. Wyman picked up a building permit packet from the Selectmen’s office. Mr. Wyman started building the new facility before approval was granted because he felt there would be no issues, he was replacing three campsites with the shower house, and Mr. Wyman was working against a time line. The Building Inspector questioned the status of the septic system and did not approve the building permit. The building is not open; all construction has stopped until a permit to build is granted. Mr. Wyman learned that the current system is not in compliance and is working with the State. Mr. Wyman has set up a temporary facility in a home that he has purchased that borders the campsite. The building permit will not be granted until the septic system is resolved. The Selectmen strongly recommended that Mr. Wyman arrange to meet with the Selectmen if a similar circumstance arises again. Selectman Cook also noted that construction debris was cited in a wetland adjacent to the campground and recommended that Mr. Wyman meeting with the Conservation Commission for advice and direction. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve meeting minutes with corrections dated May 31, and two non-public session minutes dated May 31, 2005. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Selectmen agreed that work session meeting minutes will be posted on the Warner website. Selectman Cook made the motion to work with the owners of Map 34 Lot 26 to take steps necessary to assure that they may continue with their sub-division, the Town will seek advice from Town Counsel on the procedure; this does not give permission to begin construction on the new lot. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. The Selectmen will obtain procedural information from Town Counsel regarding the transfer and release of the lien. The Selectmen opened bids for fuel oil and propane: H. R. Clough quoted $1.895 per gallon for fuel oil. Irving quoted $1.8922 per gallon for fuel oil. The Selectmen will do a market analysis before accepting a bid quote. Rymes Propane quoted .17 over the posted price on the day of delivery at Celcerk NY, cap price is $1.289. Countryside Propane quoted .40 over Celcerk average pricing, cap price is $1.436. Selectman Hartman made the motion to accept Rymes Propane bid price. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Selectmen agreed to begin upholding the Solid Waste Ordinance that stipulates an annual permit fee for haulers along with a $2,000.00 surety bond beginning in September 1, 2005. The Selectmen met with a Town Administrator in Henniker, next week the Board will meet with the Town Administrator in Andover. The Public Hearing is scheduled for July 19, 2005. An article composed by Selectman Cook about what has been learned to date was submitted to the New Paper. Selectman Cook made the motion to appoint Barbara Maki, Judy Pellettieri and Peter Chamberlin to the Parking Committee. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Cook made the motion to sign an Intent to Cut for Map 18 lot 22. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve the Land Use Change Tax Lien Release for Map 9 Lot 35. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Hartman made the motion to approve a building permit to construct a front porch on Map 14 Lot 29-1-5. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Hartman discussed that Concord Regional is looking for a representative from the Town of Warner to sit on the Recycle Committee. Selectman Hartman will contact the members of the Towns Recycle Committee for an interested member. The Selectmen discussed the operation of the new baler at the Transfer Station. The baler will save in manpower. Also, the Selectmen discussed the pros and cons of adding storage in order to play the market for cardboard. Selectman Cook made the motion to close the public session and open a non-public session per RSA 91-A;3 II (c). Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Cook made the motion to close the non-public session. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Motion to adjourn 9:15 p.m.
Board of Selectmen Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman
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