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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 8, 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. Chairman Mical made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) & (b), the setting of compensation for a public employee and the consideration of the hiring of a public employee. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made the motion to come out of non-public session and to re-open the public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical discussed routine road maintenance. Routine ditching was discussed on Old Pumpkin Hill Road with the Director of Public Works. The Board received a complaint from a resident on Old Pumpkin Hill Road. The Highway Department moved to another project in the area so that the concern could be addressed. Mr. George Naughton met with the Board. Mr. Naughton explained to the Board that he is in the process of looking for a parcel of land that can house his vehicles. Mr. Naughton also explained that he has moved the shed that was located on his neighbor’s property. The Department of Environmental Services visited the site where Mr. Naughton resides; no environmental issues were found (report on file). Chairman Mical asked Mr. Naughton if he is still parking trailers. Mr. Naughton stated that he is parking one trailer on Poverty Plains Road. Chairman Mical asked if he has received permission from the landowner. Mr. Naughton did not commit to an answer. The Board asked to be informed of his progress in locating the land to house his vehicles.
Mr. Scott Buchanan met with the Board to ask, why, on two occasions did the Town Clerk feel the need to call police officers, which were placed between he and the Town Clerk and the information he had tried to obtain. Mr. Buchanan stated that he had tried to obtain the definition of a "truck" from the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk explained to Mr. Buchanan that he could not register a passenger vehicle as a truck to obtain agricultural plates. Mr. Buchanan explained that if the law states that he cannot obtain an agricultural plate that he was fine with that. Mr. Buchanan is concerned that his right to information was violated. The Town Clerk joined the Selectmen’s meeting at this time and explained to the Board and to Mr. Buchanan that the first time the police were called was in an effort to clarify the interpretation of a truck, truck tractor or trailer for an agricultural plate. The second time the police were called was because Mrs. Rogers felt threatened by Mr. Buchanan. Mrs. Rogers does not recall Mr. Buchanan asking for the definition of a truck. When Mr. Buchanan came back to the Town Clerk’s office with the definition of a truck, Mrs. Rogers looked at the definition and explained that Mr. Buchanan still could not register the vehicle as a truck. Mrs. Rogers had forwarded information to Mr. Buchanan that explained how to reclassify the vehicle by having an enforcement officer inspect the vehicle and fill out the proper forms. Mr. Buchanan stated that he feels his right to information was violated and requested the Board to look further into the situation. Public Comment: Mr. Ronald Wirth commented that the definition of a truck leaves an opening, the vehicle does not have to be manufactured as a truck it can be converted as its sole use as a truck. The Board assured Mr. Buchanan that they would look into his concerns. Linda Barnes met with the Board to discuss a "Home Occupation Permit". The permit was forwarded to the Planning Board prior to this meeting. The Planning Board found that no Site-Plan Review was required. The business will be for quilting and small antiques. Chairman Mical asked if there would be handicap accessibility to the property. Ms. Barnes will look into this. The business is located on the first floor. The Board proceeded to sign the permit. Ms. Barnes obtained a ‘Sign Permit" application. Chairman Mical discussed the status of the properties that were sent letters regarding vehicles of unintended use. At the Azmy property it has been noticed that the vehicles have been moved to the Route 103 property. The Board is waiting for a response from the Planning Board regarding the approved Site Plan for the Azmy property on Route 103. Selectman Brown informed the Board about the New Hampshire Municipal Association’s response to anonymous letters, it is up to the Boards discretion to determine the validity of the letter. Chairman Mical made the motion to appoint Judith Rogers as employee representative to the Wage Study Committee. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical forwarded information pertaining to an agreement with the Red Cross and the Town of Warner enabling the Red Cross to use the Town Hall as a disaster shelter. The Board discussed the agreement, and the information will be left for the Board to review. The Board reviewed the conservation easement for the Exit 9 commercial development. The Secretary of State will be contacted for verification of the legal agents assigned to R.A.W. Investments Inc. before signing the easement. The Board approved vacation requests for Paul Fouliard and Wendy Pinkham. Chairman Mical made a motion to approve the June 17, 2003 meeting minutes with corrections. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made a motion to approve the non-public minutes dated June 10,17 & 24, 2003. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board completed the hiring process for Patrick Moore as a full time employee. With the probationary period complete, Mr. Moore will receive the 2% cost of living increase, retroactive to January 2003, along with a 3% pay increase effective June 8, 2003. The Board reviewed paperwork that will start the process of recording a deed for a property located at Map 3 Lot 97. The Board will review the information with the Tax Collector before signing the documents. The Board completed the Selectmen’s Capital Improvements which will be forwarded to the Planning Board. The Board signed the following:
Public Comments: A representative from the Argus Champion clarified some topics of the meeting with the Board. Selectman Mical made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (a), the dismissal, promotion or setting compensation for a public employee. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to come out of non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (a), Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made the motion to seal the non-public session minutes (RSA 91-A:3, II (a)) per RSA 91-A:3, III, divulgence of the information would likely affect the reputation of a person. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Mical made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (a), the dismissal, promotion or setting compensation for a public employee. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made the motion to continue the non-public session to July 9, 2003. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. July 9, 2003 Chairman Mical made the motion to continue the non-public session to July 11, 2003. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. July 11, 2003 Chairman Mical made the motion to close the non- public session. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical made a motion to seal the minutes per RSA 91-A:3, III. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn. 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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