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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 22, 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 5:45 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II (c), matters if discussed in public would affect the reputation of a person. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to close the non-public session and to re-open the public session, along with not sealing the minutes. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to adjust a property value located at Map 14 Lot 27 accordingly. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Mr. Lon Thorpe presented a Building Permit for a screen porch on behalf of Mr. Shaw. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to waive the Building Permit fees for Mr. Shaw. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Department Heads Transfer Station Department Head, Paul Fouliard met with the Board. Mr. Fouliard explained to the Board that he has spoken to the Department of Environmental Services about using dry wall in burms. There will be tentative approval granted by DES when they receive a letter from Mr. Fouliard. Mr. Fouliard has sent data to DES about the soil in the site (clay or sand). Mr. Fouliard explained that when the dry wall is mixed in with the clay or sand it would enhance growth. Chairman Mical would like the lease for the land reviewed before committing to anything. Selectman Brown will review the lease. Mr. Fouliard foresees large cost savings in this method. Chairman Mical asked about the boat that was left at the Transfer Station. Selectman Brown informed the Board that he has visited surrounding Transfer Station’s. Selectman Brown met with the Department Head of the Henniker Transfer Station who is willing to look at the hazardous waste at Warner’s Transfer Station, a quote will be forwarded to the Town of Warner for the disposal of the hazardous waste in September at the Henniker facility. Director of Public Works, Allan N. Brown informed the Board that the roadside mowing will be stopped; approximately half the Town has been mowed. A water main is in need of repair on Village Road, there may be necessary repairs made to the road. The new truck is scheduled to be built on September 8, 2003. State funds will be applied for a section of Kearsarge Mountain Road, from Apple Pond Lane to the top of Tory Hill Road. Selectman Brown discussed the continued work on Old Pumpkin Hill Road. A citizen expressed a concern toward some large maple trees. Mr. Brown explained that the ditching would be done on the opposite side of the road. Mr. Brown reported a skidder that has torn up some land belonging to the Precinct. Town Clerk, Judith Rogers explained that the Town Clerk’s Office is now on line with Vital Records. The office will now be able to issue births, deaths, and marriages back to 1988, 1989, and 1990. The Board signed the Appointment Form for Assistant to the Town Clerk. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to sign the Red Cross Shelter agreement for mass care located at the Warner Town Hall. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve the June 24, and July 8, 2003 meeting minutes. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The Board is still waiting for a response from the Department of Transportation regarding the Hopkinton Fair. The Board addressed the property owned by Mr. Gamil Azmy that is located on Poverty Plains. It was noted by Chairman Mical that the vehicles that are in question are still not of intended use. Chairman Mical recommended starting the process for initiating fines. The Board discussed Mr. Azmy’s property that is located on Route 103. The process will begin regarding the approved Site Plan. Currently the property does not reflect the approved Site Plan. The Webster Board of Selectmen will be contacted. Selectman Brayshaw defined that the property bound on Mr. Azmy’s property needs to be established at Mr. Azmy’s cost. The Board signed the paper work for "Discharge of a Lien" that was placed on a property in 1989. A five-year lien was part of an agreement from the State (Community Development Grant) to put septic systems in for low-income properties. As the properties sell the liens will need to be released. The Selectmen’s Office will retain a copy of the discharge and the release. Chairman Mical opened the Public Hearing to accept Federal Funding per RSA 31:95 – B. Sergeant Scott Leppard spoke on behalf of the funding for Driving While Intoxicated (D.W.I.) enforcement. There will be two shifts at six hours apiece targeting the weekend of September 14, 2003. Chairman Mical opened the Public Hearing to comments: Mr. Ron Wirth commented that the more grants that are received such as this one, the better for all. Chairman Mical closed the Public Comments. Chairman Mical made the motion to accept the Federal Funding for the mobile patrol in the Town of Warner for D.W. I. enforcement. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical spoke on behalf of Emergency Management. Funding has been made available to update the Town of Warner’s emergency plan. Funding will be made available for set-up of a new plan, a contractor to revise the plan, and the printing of the plan. The funding also covers the purchase of a computer. A section of the plan will also address terrorism. Chairman Mical opened the Public Hearing to comments: Judith Rogers asked for clarification of what plan is being updated. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to accept the funding to update the Town of Warner’s emergency plan. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Mical closed the Public Hearings. The Board reviewed correspondence. Selectman Brayshaw commented to the Board that the highest speed limit that has been clocked on New Market Road has been 39 miles per hour. Public Comments: Mr. Scott Buchanan inquired about the progress regarding his claimed violation to his civil rights. To date the Board has not completed any investigation. Mr. Buchanan asked when it will be completed, and if the State will be contacted, and what course of action, if any, the Board has decided to take. Selectman Brown will contact the New Hampshire Municipal Association for feedback on the facts that have been laid out to the Board. Mr. Buchanan forwarded a copy to Selectman Brown regarding the RSA definition of a truck. The Assessing Clerk requested a copy of the Lien Release for the Assessing Office. Mr. Willy Richard met with the Board to discuss the progress on finding the rest of the Class VI road that abuts his property. The Board is still in the process of pursuing the history of the Class IV road. The Board explained that there are pending issues concerning the Azmy property that abuts Mr. Richard’s property that is included with the location of the Class IV road. Mr. Eric Windhurst approached the Board for a temporary storage shed permit to be placed on his property prior to the construction of a home. The shed will be removed after the construction of the home. The primary residence is scheduled for the Spring of 2004. A letter of commitment from Mr. Windhurst is required for a temporary permit for the shed. Selectman Brayshaw recommended modifying the container permit to accommodate the temporary shed. Mr. Gamil Azmy met with the Board concerning two issues regarding the Poverty Plains property. Chairman Mical explained that four vehicles still need inspection. Mr. Azmy asked about the security light. Selectman Brayshaw commented that the light has no impact on the surrounding area. Selectman Brayshaw explained to Mr. Azmy that there are still issues that are pending between the Poverty Plains property and the Route 103 property. Selectman Brayshaw explained to Mr. Azmy that a certified survey is required for the Route 103 property. The Board is preparing to formally address both properties. Mr. Azmy insisted on addressing the Poverty Plains property only and committed to inspecting the remaining vehicles. Mr. Azmy insists that the Planning Board office has a recorded survey of the Route 103 property. Chairman Mical explained to Mr. Azmy that a letter will be drafted regarding the vehicles. Mr. John Warzocha from Provan & Lober met with Board for approval of a ground water monitoring well located on the grounds of the Pillsbury Free Library. The monitoring well has been mandated by the Department of Environmental Services as another point to monitor for any contamination from the underground tanks that are the old Cricenti’s Market. Chairman Mical will view the site prior to approval on Thursday, July 25, 2003. The Board signed the following:
Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. 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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