In attendance:

Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman

Selectman John C. Brayshaw – absent

Selectman Allen C. Brown

Recorder of the minutes: Mary Whalen

Parks & Recreation representative, Charles Albano, met with the Selectmen to discuss the progress of the Riverside Park Project. There will be a Public Hearing held at the Town Hall on September 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to present the final design of the Riverwalk Project. Mr. Albano proceeded to review the progress with the Board. The Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant was written and submitted in March of 2002, approved by State Office of Recreational Services in May 2002, with final approval by the National Park Service in January 2003. The Federal Matching Grant was approved for $86,859.00, Town appropriations amounted to $20,000.00 approved at Town Meeting in 2002. Since approval by the State, the Warner Parks & Recreation Commission has held numerous public meetings to plan and prepare for the construction of the park. An engineering firm was hired, engineer bid documents were prepared and bids were accepted and reviewed. Recommendations were made by Parks & Recreation and approved by the Selectmen. As a result of the bid process, the New London based engineering firm of Jesseman & Gallant was hired to provide an engineering design along with completing the construction permitting process. Pellettieri Associates Landscape Architect & Construction from Warner is a subcontractor associated with Jesseman & Gallant. Mr. George Pellettieri has assisted with this project since its inception and has donated many hours of time. Construction is slated to begin after Labor Day in two phases. Phase I will include the rebuilding of the Babe Ruth baseball field, softball field dugouts, the pavilion, the rehab of the concession stand, and the Riverwalk. Phase II will consist of building the tennis and basketball courts, parking lot and some work to the Skateboard Park. Mr. Albano officially requested on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Commission that the Town Highway Department assists with the accomplishment of the Riverwalk project.

Mr. Michael Sailer met with the Board and presented a Boundary Agreement for their review. A copy of a survey that will be registered was also forwarded to the Board. The surveyor that Mr. Sailer hired had met with the Director of Public Works, Allan N. Brown, who assisted in the location of the boundary and agreed with the findings of the surveyor. The boundary line that was reestablished was located on the westerly side of Map 14 Lot 18-1. Mr. Sailer will have the Boundary Agreement Notarized for the Selectmen’s signature.

Ms. Terry DelBouno met with the Board to inform them that she is still experiencing an odor that is of septic origin, believed to be coming from her neighbor’s property. Ms. DelBouno has contacted Bill Evans from the Department of Environmental Services; Mr. Evans explained to Ms. DelBouno that he would contact Jay Bass about the conclusion regarding previous visits to the property in question, and how they would further handle the complaint on Ms. DelBouno’s part. Previous visits did not find the source of the odor. Ms. DelBouno has not heard from Mr. Evans as of this date. Ms. DelBuono is meeting with the Board because she is at an in-pass. Ms. DelBuono explained that when her neighbors are at home there is a smell, when they are not at home there is no odor. The Health Officer, Charles Durgin was also present and explained that the venting could be checked to see if it was properly installed. Mr. Durgin did state that the septic in question was pumped a year and a half ago. Mr. Durgin will also contact Mr. Evans at DES. Mr. Durgin will also arrange a site visit with the Building Inspector to inspect the ventilation installation.

Andrew & Pauline Rushia met with the Board to arrange monthly Cub Scout Pack meetings on the main floor and weekly Den meetings with a third grade group using the lower meeting room and the kitchen. The Den meetings would take place on Monday’s following the school calendar. The Board informed Mrs. Rushia that there could be Monday’s that would not be available, scheduling would need to be reviewed monthly. The Board approved the use of the lower meeting for the Den meetings.

Scott Buchanan met with the Board to ask if any follow up was received toward his request. Selectman Brown explained that a copy of the Selectmen’s meeting minutes dated July 8, 2003 was sent to the New Hampshire Municipal Association Legal division. A copy of NHMA’s response was forwarded to Mr. Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan asked the Board why there was no reference to the Police matter. Selectman Brown explained that legal support at NHMA was told verbally about the sequence of events. The estimation from NHMA concluded that from an informational stand point, the Town Clerk did her best and exceeded her position by going to the Selectmen’s Office to retrieve information for Mr. Buchanan. Selectman Brown explained that the Board feels that there is not much more that needs to be addressed. Mr. Buchanan asked if the Board listened to the audio tape of the meeting as he requested. Selectman Brown stated that he listened to the tape while Mr. Buchanan was recording a copy. Mr. Buchanan asked the Board what he should do when he needs to come to the Town Offices for service. Selectman Brown stated that he should come as any other citizen would. Mr. Buchanan’s legal counsel has advised him to come with a witness.

The Board at this time moved on to old business.

Hopkinton Fair Police Detail was discussed. On June 11, 2003 a letter was sent to the Department of Transportation along with a copy of all other historical documents. The question is should there be police detail posted at Exit 7, and could an alternate exit be used. On July 30, 2003, the Director of Operations from the Department of Transportation replied back suggesting that event organizers convene and invite representatives from local and State Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Responders, local Public Works, the Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Health & Human Services. With the input received from all group members the event can be planned and public safety can be enhanced. Until such time there will be no special signage posted within the limits of I-89 by the Bureau of Traffic. This same planning process is utilized at the Winston Cup event each year. Mr. Jim Colburn a member of State Wide Incident Management Committee will be coordinating a meeting between all.

Chairman Mical discussed the remaining properties that have vehicles that are not of intended use. A letter will be sent to one of the properties and a site visit will be arranged by the Selectmen for the other.

A Public Hearing for the Odd Fellows/Martin Building is scheduled for September 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

The Board signed a reimbursement application for Towns with State Forest Lands.

The State of New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Communications has requested the Town of Warner to appoint a secondary point of contact. The current primary contact is the Assessing Clerk, Martha Mical. Mrs. Mical recommended Mr. Marc Violette. The Board will contact Mr. Violette to see if would be interested in being the secondary contact.

The Board of Selectmen decided to extend the deeding of Map 03 Lot 97 until Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 9:00 a.m.

The Board proceeded to update the sources of revenue for 2003. This information will be forwarded to the Finance Director.

The Board discussed implementing a minimum assessment value of no less then $100.00. The Assessing Clerk explained that a $100.00 assessment results in a $2.50 tax bill, and then asked the Board if they would want those properties that fall under $100.00 brought up to $100.00 or does the Board want the true value assessment to stand along with sending a tax bill at the true value. Tractability of the property would be lost if no tax bill is sent out. The Board decided to leave assessed values as they stand and to send tax bills to all properties no matter what the assessment is.

The Selectmen’s Office will obtain information regarding the creation of an ordinance addressing the sale and distribution of adult entertainment materials within certain areas of the Town of Warner.

Chairman Mical informed the Board that the Wage Study Committee has been meeting and is in the process of completing job descriptions. Mr. Peter St. James, Chairman of the Wage Study Committee has brought in guest speakers from Primex, the Town of Bow and New Durham that have experience in developing wage scales. The Committee will be meeting with the Selectmen on August 19, 2003 for an update of their progress and the scheduling of the first Public Hearing.

Chairman Mical and Selectman Brown attended the Planning Board meeting that took place on August 4, 2003. The Exit 9 Site-Plan was accepted to start the process but was not approved. Central Regional Planning has reviewed the plans that were submitted and has forwarded a response identifying concerns (on file at the Planning Board Office). A traffic survey and an engineering study of the Exit 9 area was discussed at the Planning Board meeting. The next Planning Board meeting will be on September 8, 2003 due to the Labor Day Holiday. The original Public Hearing was posted in June and has been continued through to September 8. Chairman Mical also informed the Board that the Public Hearing for the Riverwalk is slated for September 2, 2003.

Selectman Brown informed the Board that the Budget Committee has started their meetings beginning on Thursday, August 7, 2003 with the site visits to the Transfer Station, Riverside Park, and the Town Hall, followed by a budget review.

Selectman Brown informed the Board that he has visited Transfer Station’s in the area. New London, Sutton, Henniker and Littleton were the sites that were visited. A major clean up has begun at the Warner Transfer Station. The Highway crew along with the crew at the Transfer Station has done an exceptional job with the clean up process. Chairman Mical recommended reviewing upcoming changes at the Transfer Station when there is a full Board.

The Board canceled approval of meeting minutes dated July 8 & 22, 2003 until a full Board is in attendance.

Chairman Mical commented that the quarterly meeting with the Board Chairs (Planning, Zoning, Conservation etc.) will need to be rescheduled.

Chairman Mical commented that New Hampshire Central Regional Planning Commission is working with Town Officials in creating a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Warner at no cost to the taxpayers. The meetings have been publicly posted. When complete, the Town will have a Hazard Mitigation Plan that will be forwarded to the State and eventually to FEMA for review and approval.

Mr. Richard Senor asked about the origin of the insert that was placed in the Warner New Paper, and asked that in the future he would be asked to grant the permission to do so. Mr. Senor recommended having the Transfer Station post the different disposal fees on a board in full view for the public.

Charles Durgin commended the Board for the clean-up at the Transfer Station and encouraged the clean-up to continue.

The Assessing Clerk, Martha Mical commented that updating of the property cards is nearing the end.

The Board proceeded to approve the following Building Permits:

Map 11 Lot 42-4

Map 12 Lot 19

Map 14 Lot 27

Map 14 Lot 29-1-4

Demolition Permit for Parcel# ON-03-024-15SA

Chairman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown