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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Chairman
Hartman opened the public session at 5:45 p.m. 1. Nonpublic Session Selectman
Karrick moved to go into nonpublic session under RSA 91A:3 II (d) land
acquisition, at 5:46 p.m. Motion was seconded by Selectman Carson.
A roll call vote was taken. Chairman Hartman – yes; Selectman
Karrick – yes; Selectman Carson – yes. In
attendance: Chairman Hartman, Selectman Karrick,
Selectman Carson, Town Administrator Laura Buono, Debra Hayward Chairman
Hartman outlined the steps the Town has taken with regard to the land
currently owned by Ms. Hayward. The
Board discussed areas of concern with Ms. Hayward consisting of
Shoreland Protection, sewerage easement, the floodplain and the DOT
right-of-way. Ms. Hayward
stated that she had been told by Ed Mical that the shoreland application
had already been done; however, the permit application has not yet been
completed. There has
already been a meeting between DES and town officials and DOT has been
contacted with regard to a driveway permit.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was decided that the
Shoreland application will be submitted (Ms. Hayward volunteered to get
that underway) and Mr. Kirchner will be contacted with regard to the
sewerage easement and DOT will be contacted about the right-of-way. Selectman
Karrick moved to come out of nonpublic session at 6:17 p.m. Motion
was seconded by Selectman Carson. A roll call vote was taken.
Chairman Hartman – yes; Selectman Karrick – yes; Selectman Carson
– yes 2.
Nonpublic Session Selectman
Carson moved to enter into Nonpublic Session at 6:20 p.m. per RSA 91-A:3
II (c), reputation. The motion was seconded by Selectman Karrick. A roll
call vote was taken. Chairman Hartman – yes; Selectman Karrick –
yes; Selectman Carson – yes. Motion passed unanimously.
In
attendance: Chairman David Hartman., Selectman David Karrick, Selectman
Clyde Carson; Town Administrator Laura Buono, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Proulx. Chairman
Hartman moved to come out of Nonpublic Session at 7:03 p.m. The
motion was seconded by Selectman Carson. A roll call vote was taken.
Chairman Hartman – yes; Selectman Karrick – yes; Selectman Carson
– yes. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman
Hartman moved to seal and restrict the nonpublic meeting minutes per RSA
91A:3 III. Motion was seconded by Selectman Karrick. A vote
was taken. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman
Hartman reopened the public session at 7:07 p.m. In Attendance:
Selectman David Hartman – Chairman, Selectman David Karrick,
Jr., Selectman Clyde Carson; Town Administrator – Laura Buono Others present: Jeanne Hand, Jim Hand 3. Jim & Jeanne Hand – Fire Station Jim Hand said the July 15th
Selectmen’s meeting discussion about the proposed site for a new Fire
Station was edifying, but, after the meeting the one thing that bothered
him was the notion that a $3million dollar Fire Station needs to be
built. Mr. Hand feels the
current Fire Station could be used for certain things while gradually
moving into a new station. He
said garaging the larger trucks seems to be one of the issues. Ms. Hand asked if garaging the larger trucks has ever been
thought of and she asked what the concept was in building a new Fire
Station, she was also told by someone that the current station is in an
ideal location. Selectman
Karrick explained that there is no room for expansion at the current
site. Ms. Hand asked why
there is a need to expand. Selectman
Karrick said the trucks are now bigger than they were years ago; there
is not enough parking for the staff when they are called upon, also when
the Town purchases a new apparatus the body needs to be custom built so
that it will fit in the current Fire Station.
Selectman Karrick said the Town had an opportunity to apply for a
Federal Grant for a new Fire Station and as part of the application a
piece of property needed to be identified.
That is why Map 29 Lot 001 was used for grant purposes, but the
grant was not approved. Ms. Hand wonders if the Town could ever
afford to build a new Fire Station without a grant.
Selectman Karrick said such a building would need to be a bond
issue. Ms. Hand asked if
this building could be built as money affords to do so.
Selectman Karrick said there is the possibility that what is
built on the property is not the final product.
The Hands also have a slight concern regarding the proposed
property because of the close proximately to the river.
Chairman Hartman said the Town does have questions and will work
with the State to make sure the property can meet all the regulations
pertaining to the Shoreland Protection Act before any commitment is
made. Ms. Hand does not feel a $3million dollar
bond would be passed by the Town voters especially the way the current
economy is. Selectman
Carson said this wouldn’t begin to happen within the next 3 years if
not longer. Ms. Hand then
recommended beginning marketing the idea of a new Fire Station.
Chairman Hartman feels the construction of a new facility is at
least 10 years out, the current station is indeed tight but the building
is still sound and marketable. Currently
there is a favored site and money available to purchase it and if it is
found ten years from now that there are new laws the property too is
still marketable. 4. Main Street Paving The Town Administrator said the Town has
tried to get the State to pay for some paving (curb to curb) that they
were not going to pay for from the beginning.
The State has consistently said that they will not pave from curb
to curb with no money from the Town, because part of the street on each
side is not in the State right-of-way i.e. parking spaces in front of
the Town Hall. Through one of the joint meetings with the State, a $7K cost
for the remaining paving was thrown out but know one could validate that
figure. Another problem is
the storm drains they need to be raised as well as maintained because
some of them are in bad shape; this is also a State issue.
The Director of Public Works feels the Town should handle the
remaining paving and line painting.
Selectman Carson feels the State did not do well by the Town. Chairman Hartman thinks the State is taking its
responsibility of paving Route 103 from Bradford down to Exit 8 which is
a huge project, as well as Kearsarge Mtn. Road and Pumpkin Hill Rd.
He said if this paving had to be done out of the Town’s budget
Kearsarge Mtn. Road would not be paved for many years.
Selectman Carson said the Director of Public Works most likely
felt that he could pave the remaining for less than what the State would
charge but his one concern is the storm drains; for bicyclists this
could be dangerous. Chairman
Hartman said the State intends to come back and fix the drains but it is
not known when. The Town
Administrator feels it is worthwhile to find out if the State does have
a plan to come back. 4. Consent Agenda Selectman Karrick moved to approve the
consent agenda for July 20, 2010 o
Intent-to-cut Map 30 Lot 17 o
Land Use Change Tax Map 6 Lot 43 in the amount of $6,175 o
Land Use Change Tax for Map 11 Lot 34-2 in the amount of
$4,500. o
Tax Refund to Diane Surrette in the amount of $1,268.26 o
2010 Temporary Sign Permit for the Indian Museum o
Building Permits ·
Map 33 Lot 14 – Deck ·
Map 11 Lot 34-2 – New Home ·
Map 10 Lot 101-3 – Solar Panel Selectman Carson seconded the motion; all
were in favor, the motion passed. 6. Manifest Selectman Karrick moved to authorize the
Selectmen to sign manifests and order the Treasurer to sign Payroll
Check numbers 609 – 643 (includes 12 direct deposit stubs) in the
amount of $35,555.94 and Accounts Payable check numbers 44660 – 44715
in the amount of $751,402.23. A/P
includes a $551,663.93 check for Kearsarge Regional Schools.
Selectman Carson seconded the motion; all were in favor, the
motion passed. 7. Other Business Kearsarge Children Center – Selectman Karrick is one of the Board
members to the Kearsarge Children Center (as a citizen, not a
Selectmen’s rep.) and he understands there are some parents who are
interested in starting up a new children’s center.
The Town Administrator asked the Board to consider in moving
forward to first make the decision does the Town want to continue to be
a landlord, and if the Board wants to be a landlord to consider bringing
revenues in. It is not
known if there will still be a need for daycare once the current
facility is cleaned up which could take a while.
Selectman Carson recommended to the Board putting a plan together
for the Old Grade School; what it needs to sustain the functions the
Board wants to see their encompassing energy.
Odd Fellows Building – The Board discussed obtaining a cost for
demolishing the building as well as a cost to moth ball the building to
some degree to keep the building from deteriorating for Town Meeting.
Town Hall Heating System – Selectman Carson, Town Administrator,
two representatives from the Central NH Regional Planning Commission,
one representative from the Conservation Law Fund and one representative
from a company hired out of Boston, MA who will basically be tasked with
providing services to the towns under the Energy Technical Assistance
Program (ETAP) met for a discussion.
Selectman Carson feels the group was trying to find common needs
amongst communities so funds could be used to their greatest capacity.
So far every town they spoke to needed a new heating system. Not that the program would provide funding for a new heating
system but provide engineering services to help configure heating
system. Selectman Carson
asked the group if ETAP would help put together energy projects for the
Town Hall, the group took the comments that were made and would write a
letter back explaining what ETAP could provide for the Town.
Chairman Hartman received two opinions regarding geothermal
heating/cooling. So far
what he has learned is it would be difficult to install in an old
existing building. Selectman Carson recommended that the Town remove itself from
the #2 heating oil habit; alternatives need to be researched now before
a new boiler is needed at the Town Hall.
He said right now the Town spends $15K a year for heat, a new
economical system (whatever that would be) would pay for itself in a
short period of time. The
Town Administrator said she understands during the budget process money
will be added to the already established capital reserve for the Town
Hall for the heating system. Selectman Carson reported that he was
contacted by Vanessa Goold from Central NH Regional Planning Commission
who asked if he would be willing to meet with her and Planning Board
member Paul Violette to discuss an energy chapter for the Master Plan.
Chairman Hartman reported that he
contacted Jim Presher from the Concord Regional Co-op and the Town will
be receiving a plain english resolution from the co-op. The Town Administrator reported on a
proposed ambulance fee to be sent to the Town of Hopkinton.
The Board had previously talked about proposing a contract with
the Town of Hopkinton with a reasonable amount per call.
A letter will be sent along with a check in the amount of $62,360
for 2009 and would like further negotiations with Hopkinton. The Town Administrator will arrange a
meeting with Holden Engineers regarding Safe Routes to School for July
22nd. The Town Administrator and Chairman
Hartman will visit the Azmy property on Route 103 as part of a court
order. The Town Administrator reported that there
is one preferred candidate that is going through the paperwork stages in
regards to the vacant position in the Police Department.
The Police Chief will keep the Town Administrator updated as the
process progresses. The Town Administrator reported to the
Board that the Police Department would like to purchase 5 tasers which
would slightly overspend the equipment line, but there is extra money in
the labor line. The cost is
around $4,300 for the tasers, cartridges and the training is free.
Selectman Carson asked why tasers are needed in Warner.
The Town Administrator explained tasers are used widely and they
are better for officer safety as apposed to using a weapon and it takes
the place of a night stick. The
surrounding towns that provide mutual aid for us all use tasers per the
Chief. Chairman Hartman
recommends holding off on the purchase until the end of the year, if the
overall budget is looking good then the purchase can move forward. 8. Meeting Minutes Selectman Carson moved
to approve meeting minutes dated June 28, 2010.
Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the
motion passed. 9. Adjournment At 8:45 p.m. Selectman Karrick moved to
adjourn. Board of Selectmen David E. Hartman - Chairman Respectfully submitted, Mary Whalen Recording Secretary
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