In attendance: Selectman Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman

Selectman John C. Brayshaw

Selectman Edward F. Mical

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

Public Attendance: Barbara Proper, William Chandler, Donna Clark, Paul Proulx, Betty Proulx, Jack Drago, Allan Wagner, Lee Wagner, Beverly Howe, John Howe, Linda Rhodes, Peter Rhodes, Margaret Donahue.

Chairman O’Connor opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Police Chief William Chandler met with the Board to review the status of his 2002 budget. As of June 2002 the police budget is at 49% spent. Chairman O’Connor asked Chief Chandler if he sees any future problems. Chief Chandler perceives the telephone line may be over spent. The telephone line was cut during the 2001 budget process. At this time the line item is at 77% spent. The Board of Selectmen will take note of this during the upcoming budget process. Chief Chandler will be looking more closely at the building maintenance line with the Finance Director. Selectman Mical informed Chief Chandler that the sprinkler and fire alarm system will be checked along with the fire extinguishers serviced and also discussed the increased vandalism at Riverside Park. Chief Chandler is aware of the increase and will be meeting with Parks & Recreation to discuss options to reduce the vandalism. Chief Chandler informed the Board that the new hire is coming along and will be patrolling on his own soon. Selectman Brayshaw discussed the Hopkinton Fair detail.

A number of residents that reside on Waterloo Street in Warner met with the Board to discuss their concerns about truck traffic. Mr. Paul Proulx informed the Board that truck traffic to R.C. Brayshaw Printing Co. has been arriving as early as 4:50 a.m. Mr. Proulx read a Notice of Decision from the Zoning Board and State Superior Court dated May 16, 2001 stating that R.C. Brayshaw shall make it a policy at all times, shall take any action necessary to ensure that shipping and receiving from a non-conforming use located in a residential neighborhood shall take place only between the hours of 7:a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The residents are asking the Board of Selectmen to enforce the Notice of Decision. Mr. Peter Rhodes suggested to the Board filing a non-compliance with the courts. Chairman O’Connor made a proposal to talk to the owners of R.C. Brayshaw about the trucking and will respond back in letter form to Mr. Rhodes by August 6, 2002 with findings and possible solutions. Selectman Mical presented a letter from the President of R.C. Brayshaw Printing Co. to the Board in reference to the complaints about the trucking. Selectman Mical spoke to the owners earlier in the week about the trucking. Mr. Wagner who is the closest abutter to R.C. Brayshaw Printing Co. spoke to Selectman Brayshaw about closing in the dumpster closest to his property and shrubs and trees that were intended to be planted.

The Selectmen discussed the need for identification badges; there have been situations were they would have been useful. The Board of Selectmen will be obtaining the identification badges from the Police Department.

The Board discussed the change of uniforms at the Transfer Station. Selectman Mical was concerned about the home laundering of the uniforms as conversation continued it was learned that the Transfer Station is currently laundering their uniforms and has done so in the past with the other uniforms that they had. The uniform change will be cost effective in the next budget year.

The Board discussed the cost of propane.

Selectman Brayshaw informed the Board about a call from Mrs. Donahue regarding the erection of an electric fence along Mrs. Donahue’s property. The fence was placed by Mr. and Mrs. Farmer who run a buffalo farm next to Mrs. Donahue’s property. Mrs. Donahue previously requested a site-plan review regarding the buffalo farm back in January of 2000, her reasons for the request was due to the size of the animals, the 9000 volt fencing, and the tree cutting. Mrs. Donahue did not receive the results of that request. Mrs. Donahue is requesting another site-plan review of the buffalo farm so that the plan of the business is understood and how it will impact the surrounding property values. Mrs. Donahue feels that there is a change of use from Home-Occupation and that farm is growing and a site-plan review would give the abutters a chance to voice their concerns. Mrs. Donahue noted the increase in the odor and rats and she also has a concern for her well. Chairman O’Connor would like some time to research these issues and will respond back to Mrs. Donahue on August 13, 2002.

Selectman Brayshaw will be contacting the Fire Chief regarding the funds received for the moving of the house from Exit 9 to Schoodac Road. There is a question on where those funds should be deposited.

Selectman Brayshaw noted the vandalism at Riverside Park and recommended a reward for the report of any vandalism. Chairman O’Connor will talk to Parks & Recreation about the reward. Selectman Brayshaw would like to see something in place immediately. The Police Chief is scheduled to meet with Parks and Recreation regarding the vandalism.

Police detail for the Hopkinton Fair was discussed by the Board. Hopkinton notified the Town of Warner that Warner police detail is not required. The State Attorney was contacted by the Police Chief William Chandler and the Town of Warner has a right to provide police support at exit 7 if it sees fit, and the Hopkinton Fair will be responsible for the detail.

The Board received a letter of resignation as the Wage Study Committee Secretary from Martha Mical. Chairman O’Connor would like to discuss the resignation with Mrs. Mical.

A notice from the Water Precinct was read by the Board regarding the water quality within the Precinct.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Wage Study Committee met on July 25, 2002. Currently the Committee is working on the Personnel Policy book. The Wage Study Committee will meet with Board along with the Department Heads on August 13, 2002.

Selectman Mical informed the Board that a citizen directly related to the Iron Kettle Road project came in to the Selectmen’s office to commend the Highway crew on their work.

The Board read a letter from the Chandler Reservation about Mr. Alfred Hanson using the existing log landing located on the Reservation adjacent to Bean Road. The Committee members determined that there would be no impact on the Reservation property. Selectman Brayshaw recommended that there be be further disruption to the stone walls. A letter from the Board will be sent to Mr. Hanson indicating permission to use the landing for his operation.

The repair of the Town Hall roof was discussed by the Board. Selectman Brayshaw asked if the work for the roof was sent out to bid. Selectman Mical confirmed that he made calls to roofing contractors and that only one returned his calls. There are not many contractors available who work with slate. Selectman Brayshaw was informed that the current contractor bid is $49,000.00 more than the original bid. The original contractor has gone out of the slate business. Selectman Brayshaw will research further what the current contract will cover.

The Board signed a letter from the Health Officer pertaining to an on going septic situation on Map 11 Lot 58.

Mr. Azmy met with the Board to discuss the on going difference of opinion regarding the Class VI road that runs between Mr. Azmy’s property that’s located in Warner and Mr. Willard Richard’s property that’s located in Webster. Mr. Azmy has two concerns; 1) More materials from Winnepocket Landscaping are being stored on the Warner side of the property encroaching onto the Class VI road, and 2) the other is his family. Selectman Brayshaw and Selectman Mical asked Mr. Azmy if there is a certified survey of his property. Mr. Azmy stated that the Planning Board has in their possession a stamped version of his property. Selectman Mical clarified with Mr. Azmy if his property was surveyed by a licensed surveyor and Mr. Azmy said yes. The Board discussed having the Public Works Director mark out the right-of-way to the Class VI road. Mr. Azmy asked the Board to look at the business part that is located in Warner because there is no permit in place. Selectman Brayshaw will address the Planning Board about this at the August 5, 2002 meeting. Selectman Mical will contact the Town of Webster to see were they stand with the portion of the road that it is in Webster.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the June 18, June 25, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes, the July 13, 2002 Work Session minutes and the July 16, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board signed a letter to Bristol & Sweet allowing the tax maps mylar’s to be released for digitizing. Jim McLaughlin is working with MCT to release data pertaining to the streets in Warner in order to have the tax maps registered to a more accurate base.

Barbara Proper, Town Treasurer, went over the Town’s finances with the Board. Mrs. Proper requested the $20,000.00 that was appropriated for the Riverwalk be released, Mrs. Proper will request the money in letter form.

Mr. Jack Drago thanked the Board on behalf of the Snail Trail Snowmobile Club for the use of tables and chairs, and to commend the Board for cleaning up the un-registered vehicles throughout the Town.

The Board signed five building permits and a request for vacation time.

Selectman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O’Connor-Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical