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WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Selectman O’Connor and Selectman Mical were in attendance, along with members of the public. The recording secretary is Mary Whalen. Margi Lord from the Conservation Commission presented an easement deed signed by Katherine Brown. The Selectmen signed in the appropriate places and Wendy Pinkham notarized the signatures. David Hartman from the Recycle Committee met with the Selectmen. Mr. Hartman informed the Board that at the end of August the Transfer Station is down 3.9% in tonnage delivered to the Regional Co-Operative from last year. The guaranteed annual tonnage (GAT) was estimated at 1734 tons and it looks like that number will be met by the end of this year. Mr. Hartman recommended the same estimated GAT number is used for next year. The number of tonnage does not include the steel box or the demo box. Selectman Mical suggested that Mr. Hartman speak with Allan Brown (Public Works Director) about his recommendation on the tonnage. Mr. Hartman then discussed the Recycle Committee’s present and future agenda. The Committee has modified the current recycle ordinance, and has submitted recommendations to the Selectmen regarding issues at the Transfer Station. The main concern is there is no consistent checking of stickers. Mr. Hartman would like the Selectmen to take responsibility for the committee’s recommendations. Chairman Brayshaw recommended that the liaison to the Transfer Station, Selectman Mical, address the sticker check situation. It was noted that the Finance Director has received out of town checks from people who have used the Transfer Station. The topic moved on to tonnage numbers. The numbers are derived from dumpsters, Transfer Station and Market Basket; tonnage from dumpster users has gone up. Fees were discussed. A revised recycle ordinance was presented to the Selectmen for their review. The Board reassured Mr. Hartman that they would like to see the Recycle Committee continue, an effort will be made to respond to there recommendations in correspondence as to what actions if any were taken. Mr. Hartman asked and was told that Allan Brown (Public Works Director) is in charge of the Transfer Station, and Paul Fouliard is the Supervisor. The Building Inspector Dennis Labrecque met with the Selectmen to discuss structural interior permits that are required by the National Flood Insurance Program. If the Town of Warner does not comply with the flood insurance program, the Federal Government can take Warner out of the program, and residents who live in a flood plain will not be eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program. This can affect grants on the Federal level also. Mr. Labrecque will write up the guidelines that would be incorporated into the building permit for internal modification for the Selectmen to review. It was clarified that the Planning Board will need to review the guidelines. Mr. Labrecque and the Board reviewed inspection notices. Patricia Beck met with the Selectmen to expedite her building permit. Clarification of the deed was explained and the Board then signed the application. Judy Rogers (Town Clerk) and Wendy Pinkham (Finance Director) met with the Board to discuss separating the Town Clerk’s budget from the Town offices expense line. Judy wants to be accountable for the budget that she presents, and accountable to the people that vote her that budget. Chairman Brayshaw stepped down from his position in order to meet with the Board. Mr. Hastings Rigollet sat in Mr. Brayshaw’s place. Selectman O’Connor took the Chairs position. Selectman Mical questioned how Mr. Rigollet came to be a replacement for Chairman Brayshaw. Selectman O’Connor reminded Selectman Mical that he was asked if Mr. Rigolett could sit in for Chairman Brayshaw, and that Selectman Mical agreed. It was discussed if a motion needs to be made to have Mr. Rigolett sit in. It was explained that Mr. Rigolett was previously sworn in as a Selectman and no motion is needed. On September 28, 2001 Selectman Mical, Selectman O’Connor, Hastings Rigolett and Public Works Director Allan Brown went to look at the approximate 150 foot section of Horne Road that is in question. There were some improvements done to the section in question, but they were not done to standard, and the section was determined to be a Class VI road. Allan Brown stated that culverts would be put in on this section to prevent wash outs on the Class V section of Horne Road, and the estimated 150 foot section would still be classified as a Class VI road. Mr. Brayshaw stated for the record, that Allan Brown, in the presence of the three Selectmen, and himself, confirmed that it would take two days for the highway crew to bring the estimated 150 foot section up to Town specifications, and if Mr. Brayshaw cut the trees that it would be less. Mr. Brayshaw requested that Selectman Mical and Allan Brown re-wheel the proposed section to be upgraded, because his measurement came to 87 feet. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to hold a Public Hearing fourteen days from this date, October 2, 2001, to see if the Town will accept the section of Horne Road that is in question from a Class VI to a Class V. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Brayshaw returned to the Board. Capital Improvements still need approval. The Board discussed a letter that is being sent out from the Police Department to the remaining dog fine holders. It was directed to the Town Clerk to refer any disputes to either the Selectmen or the Police Department. The Town Clerk will generate an updated list of remaining fines. Selectman Mical informed the Board on the progress of the Warner/Webster Town boundary marker. The Board discussed the proposed bus route through the school grounds. A driveway permit has been applied for. Selectman O’Connor requested to Barbara Bartlett, that the School Board should hold a public hearing. Discussion followed among the Board members. Selectman Mical informed the Board that Mr. O’Neil came to the Selectmen’s office requesting to have a tree cut down that was close to his garage and in the Town right-of way. Allan Brown and Selectman Mical went to look at the tree. It was determined to be healthy and it poses no hazard to Mr. O’Neil’s property. A letter will be sent to Mr. O’Neil explaining the Town’s position. The Selectmen reviewed an application for a custodian position. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the applicant. Selectman O’Connor made a stipulation that he will second the motion, pending the present custodian’s resignation. All were in favor. The motion passed. Approval of the job descriptions that were submitted by the Wage Study Committee was tabled until the next Board meeting. Selectman O’Connor needs more time to review them. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to have the assessment cards moved back to the Selectmen’s office, and a policy will be written for the signing out of all assessment cards. Discussion followed among the board members. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. Selectman Mical abstained. The motion passed. Selectman Mical informed the Board that the Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a medical call on Friday September 28, 2001 sometime before midnight. The Warner Police did not respond to the call. The Rescue waited for a State Trooper, which arrived twenty minutes later. There was concern on the Rescue Team’s part as to why a Warner Police Officer did not respond. Selectman O’Connor who is the liaison to the Police Department will look into this concern and return with information for the next Board meeting. The Selectmen approved one building permit. Selectman Mical commented that the Appreciation Day on September 29, 2001 at the Transfer Station was well received. Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the September 24, 2001 minutes with grammar changes. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. On October 9, 2001 the Selectmen will be meeting with representatives from the CAP building, Fire Department, and the Planning Board to review their 2002 budgets. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3,II(c), matters if discussed in public, would likely affect the reputation of any person unless such person requests an open meeting. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to close the non-public session and to seal the minutes pursuant to RSA 91-A: 3, III. Due to divulgence of the information would likely affect the reputation of any person other than a member of the body or agency itself, and to adjourn the public session. Selectman O’Connor seconded he motion. The motion passed.
John C. Brayshaw – Chairman
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