Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman David E. Hartman – Chairman, Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt and Selectman Richard A. Cook

Town Administrator, Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present: Martha Mical, Richard St. Lawrence, Rob Miller, Allan Brown

Chairman Hartman opened the public hearing for a land donation from the Goodwin Revocable Trust located at Map 7 Lot 44 that amounts to 2.2 acres. Selectman Eigabroadt asked if the property is wet year round. Selectman Cook explained the property is under water whenever the river is high. The Conservation Commission has been working trying to conserve the area; it is considered a floodplain forest by the Natural Heritage Inventory. Selectman Eigabroadt recommended merging this piece with the Town property that it abuts. It is not known if the deed recognizes the property as conservation property. The Trust can be asked to do so. The Conservation Commission will be asked to look at conserving the donated property along with the Town property in order to conserve a large area. Martha Mical asked if the property touches what is called the Henderson piece. Selectman Cook explained that the parcel only touches otherTown property. Martha also asked if it would be better to merge all the small Town lots with the Goodwin lot. The TA explained that type of action would need a vote from the Town. Martha asked if it would be better to conserve the lots at Town meeting rather than in the deed. Selectman Cook recommends accomplishing both. Chairman Hartman closed the public hearing. Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion that the Selectman accept Map 7 Lot 44 land donation from the Goodwin Revocable Trust in the name of the Town of Warner. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Notices will be sent indicating that a "Temporary Sign Permit" is required for all temporary signs.

The Selectman reviewed and approved (4) "Sign Permits for Irving Oil.

The Selectmen approved building permits for:

Map 9 Lot 35

Map 7 Lot 35

Map 3 Lot 55-1

Mr. St. Lawrence, along with his attorney Mr. Rob Miller, met with the Selectmen. Attorney Miller explained that he has reviewed all correspondence to Mr. St. Lawrence regarding the Town regulations and the Shoreline Protection Act and agrees that the garage needs to be removed. It is the owner’s intention to move the structure closer to the dwelling. A variance will be needed for set-back requirements. Mr. St. Lawrence explained that he is presently researching the cost to move the structure. Mr. St. Lawrence is asking the Board of Selectmen to waive the fines. Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to apply a stay on the fines pending outcome of the Zoning Board of Appeals process. Further decision by the Board of Selectmen would take place at the next scheduled Selectmen’s meeting following the Zoning Board’s decision. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. Selectman Eigabroadt amended the motion to stay the fines up until the September 20, 2006 Zoning Board application deadline. Selectman Cook seconded the amendment. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Allan Brown, Director of Public Works met with the Selectmen regarding Bartlett Loop. The last flood washed the road out. Mr. Brown explained that the costs for the repairs will amount to $30,000.00 for a new pipe that will carry 66 square feet of water. (Width is 12’ 1", height 6" 7"). The delivery of the structure will take 2 ½ - 3 weeks. The Highway Department will need to prepare the site; the company will deliver and set the structure. A Wetland Permit needs to be filed. Selectman Cook recommends contacting the residents of Bartlett Loop about the project. The project will include some paving. Selectman Cook made the motion to approve the purchase of a new culvert for Bartlett Loop with funds that were budgeted for paving in 2006 in the amount of $30,000.00. Selectman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Mr. Brown will continue seek FEMA funding for this project.

Selectman Cook relayed a concern about the deep ditches on Waldron Hill. Mr. Brown explained that the ditches will be repaired by winter.

Selectman Cook asked about the 2005 FEMA funded projects that must be completed in 2006. Mr. Brown explained that Henniker Road is complete, stone rip-rap needs to be installed around the culverts on Bean Road, an extension will be submitted for Horne Road, Joppa West is complete, Iron Kettle is complete, Gore Road is incomplete, wetland permits need to be filed. Mill Street will begin on September 5^th. Plains Road prep work will be completed and made passable for winter. The culvert work on Plains Road still needs to be determined including the funding. Mr. Brown explained that extensions will need to be filed for the projects that will not be completed this year. Selectman Cook asked Mr. Brown if he would attend the next Road Committee meeting scheduled for September 20, 2006. Mr. Brown acknowledged the date and will be present.

The Selectmen will review a Barn Preservation Easement application. A site visit will be scheduled. If approved by the Selectmen, a public hearing will be held.

The Selectmen will meet on September 7, 2006 to begin working on the budget for 2007. On September 18^th they will be meeting with the Odd Fellows Committee at the Simonds School regarding parking. On September 27 the Board will meet with area Selectmen and on September 28 the Selectmen will attend an informational meeting regarding Tax Incremental Districts.

The Selectmen reviewed annual leases for the Children Center and the Co-operative Preschool. The TA explained that these line items do not need to be indicated in the budget because they are a wash. The costs can be indicated within the expenses of the Old Graded School. Selectman Cook explained that it was discussed at the last Budget Committee meeting whether or not the Town can continue to subsidize these two programs. Selectman Cook recommends meeting with both directors to obtain a better understanding about the programs in order to make a decision. The TA will arrange a meeting.

Mill Street – Construction on Mill Street will begin on Tuesday, September 5^th and is expected to last for six weeks. Postings have been placed at the Post Office, Library, Town Hall, Cable and local paper.

Budget Work Session – At their meeting on Thursday evening, the Budget Committee brought forward a recommendation that the bottom line does not increase more than 1.8% not including fuel. A work session is scheduled for September 7^th to begin discussion.

Chimney Repairs – A stainless steel liner for the furnace flue at the Town Hall will be installed as was recommended by Fire Guard Chimney Lining Co. the additional work is covered in the moneys appropriated this year ($13,600).

Hazardous Waste Procedures – Chairman Hartman had a couple of questions with regard to the Hazardous Waste Procedures. The questions have to do with the "Special Circumstance" section and whether or not it should stay in the procedures. The TA explained that if the "Special Circumstance" section is removed from the policy then it must be added to the Transfer Station’s safety procedures. The Selectmen agreed that information must be available/provided for proper disposal. The TA will make the discussed changes to the procedure.

Legislative Policy Positions – Documentation for the upcoming Legislative Policy Conference has been given to the Selectmen. The Selectmen agreed to appoint the TA as the voting delegate.

Chairman Hartman signed a "Dealer Location Change" for Knoxland Equipment. The paperwork will be sent to the State.

Selectman Eigabroadt made the motion to approve meeting minutes dated August 15, 2006 and non-public meeting minutes dated August 15, 2006. Selectman Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen agreed that the property owner of Map 22 Lot 002 must reduce the size of the structure to its original size which is determined to be 320 square feet. A letter will be sent to the owners giving a May 31, 2007 deadline. Martha Mical asked if it should be noted in the letter that the owners will continue to pay taxes on the structures, for the first twenty years the structures were not taxed. The Selectmen will address this point at a later time.

The Selectmen discussed appointing a Deputy Building Inspector; this appointed position would assist the Building Inspector during vacations. The TA will research the recommendation.

Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

David E. Hartman – Chairman
Wayne Eigabroadt
Richard A. Cook