WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 3, 2001

Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.. Selectman O’Connor and Selectman Mical were present, along with members of the public. Recording Secretary Mary Whalen.

Brian Erickson and George Chase met with the Board to present the plans to upgrade a Class VI road. Discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the plans per verbal agreement from the Public Works Director. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Public Hearing will follow on July 17, 2001 at 6:30 p.m..

R. C. Brayshaw and Co. wrote a letter to the Board asking to appeal their assessment on Map36, Lot 001-5. Chairman Brayshaw abstained. The Board reviewed the assessment card, and it was decided that the property will be reviewed by the Selectmen and an outside Assessing Official.

Mr. Bronson and his wife met with the Board to discuss placing a shed on their property prior to the completion of a primary residence. The shed will be used for storage of supplies. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the placement of the shed. Chairman Brayshaw seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Selectman O’Connor discussed the petition from Waterloo Road residents wanting to lower the speed limit from 30 m.p.h to 20 m.p.h. In order to lower the limit any further a traffic survey must be done and it can go no lower than 25 m.p.h. The Selectmen feel that lowering the limit is not necessary. Selectman O’Connor will speak to the Police Department about increasing patrol in that area.

Selectman Mical discussed the 911 numbering system. Not all residences have their numbers visible for emergency purposes. There will be a reminder in the Warner paper stating that all numbers need to be visible.

The Finance Director will be out for an eight week medical leave. Discussion followed.

The Selectmen reviewed two quotes for the printing of purchase orders. One was from Brayshaw Printing and the other from the Correctional Printing facility. Discussion followed. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to accept the Brayshaw Printing quote for 2000 purchase orders. Selectman Mical seconded. Chairman Brayshaw abstained. Motion carried.

The Selectmen discussed the processing of cardboard at the Transfer Station. Discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to start processing cardboard at the Transfer Station starting on July 18, 2001, with all safety’s up and no use of the bobcat. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw commented that a cover needs to be placed on the glass container. Selectman Mical who is the liaison to the Transfer Station is currently working on these issues. The checking of stickers was once again discussed.

Public comments were received at this time about the Transfer Station.

It was suggested by Marianne Howlett (Tax Collector) that when a Selectman (or Selectmen) abstain from an assessment issue due to a conflict of interest, the Selectman (or Selectmen) be replaced by an informed, impartial individual so that a decision is discussed and decided by a majority board.

The Town Clerk presented a list of unlicensed dogs. After July 10 the local governing body issues a warrant of unlicensed dogs to the local law enforcement officer, directing him to issue forfeiture fines.

The Selectmen signed the following;

1 veterans exemption
3 building permits

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the June 20 work session minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the June 26 Selectmen’s minutes. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

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; however, this cannot be used to protect a person who is a member of you Board, Committee or Subcommittee. Selectman O’Connor seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to come out of non-public session and back into 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 other than a member of the body or agency itself. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to adjourn. Selectman Mical seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

John C. Brayshaw - Chairman

Robert C. O’Connor

Edward F. Mical