Meeting opened at 7:20 p.m.

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

Town Administrator - Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present: Brian Hotz – Conservation Commission, Judith Rogers, Mike Rogers, Kevin Tarleton

Mr. Hotz met with the Selectmen regarding a conservation easement on property owned by the Mariam Wiggin Family Trust. The donation in size is 87 acres located in the Mink Hills; technically it is a bargain sale where the Town is acquiring the easement for $4,000. The Forest Society is the primary holder of the conservation easement, the Town of Warner being the executor interest. Selectman Cook stated for the record that Selectman Eigabroadt, who is absent, read the easement and recommends signing the document. Selectman Cook made the motion to accept the easement on the Mariam Wiggin Family Trust and to sign the easement to put it in force. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Town Clerk, Judith Rogers notarized the signatures.

The guaranteed annual tonnage (GAT) that is delivered to the incinerator was recommended to be set at 2050. Selectman Cook made the motion to set the GAT for 2007 at 2050 tons. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. Judith Rogers clarified that there will no longer be refunds applied in 2007 for Towns that come under the GAT. All were in favor of the motion. The motion passed.

Selectman Cook made the motion to approve a "Sign Permit" for map 14 lot 14. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Mike Rogers met with the Selectmen to seek permission for non permanent tree stands along with baiting bear and dear on Town property. Martha Mical voiced objection to the baiting. The Town Administrator signed permission previously for a resident to hunt on the Chandler Reservation from October 1 through December 31 either by still hunting or use of non permanent tree stands and will adhere to all established rules regarding safety and ethical hunting. Selectman Cook recommends contacting the Trustees of the Chandler Reservation advising them of this requested permission and asking how they feel about baiting and hunting on the properties that they manage. Once this information is received the request for hunting will be processed.

Temporary signage was discussed by the Selectmen in response to a request from the Planning Board to enforce the ordinance (focus was on the Intervale area) which states "under no circumstances shall a temporary or permanent sign be erected without a sign permit. All sign permits for temporary or permanent signs shall be obtained from the Selectmen or Agent." The Selectmen agreed that the enforcement should be focused on both the Intervale and business areas only. The TA recommends addressing each permit as it comes before the Board and then asking the Planning Board to look at the current ordinance and consider changing to a policy that is easily updated. Ms. Buono will send a reminder notice to the area businesses regarding the required permits for temporary signs.

Administrator’s Report

Permission to Hunt - Two residents have come before the administrator requesting permission to hunt letters, which although have been required right along have not been enforced. The State is now enforcing the issue which is the reason these requests are surfacing.

Motor Vehicle Registration Fee – Attached is a copy of RSA 261:153 which deals with motor vehicle registration. Section VI discusses the collection of a $5.00 fee per registration which can be deposited into a capital reserve fund for the purpose of municipal transportation improvements. Once the Selectmen read and absorb this, Ms. Buono would like to get an idea as to whether the Selectmen are interested in pursuing the idea. The Town Clerk added that this fee is added to every registration. Ms. Buono will find out which vehicles this fee would effect along with an average dollar amount that would be acquired from the fee.

James House Preschool – A request has been received from Sue Gleason for the use of the Warner Cooperative Preschool classroom two afternoons a week from October 17, 2006 – June 12, 2007. There will be between 4-8 children in the program with three staff members per session. Ms. Buono will research past rental fee. Once the fee is established a letter of approval will be sent to Ms. Gleason.

Planning Board – Barbara Annis sent a request to the Selectmen to extend the time for a decision on the RAW site plan for an additional 90 days. Selectman Cook made the motion that the Planning Board be granted an additional 90 days to review the application of RAW, map 35 lot 4 -1, 2 & 3. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Police Chief has forwarded the radar trailer tri-town agreement (Warner, Webster, Bosawen) to be signed by the Selectmen. Once the agreement is signed the trailer can be utilized.

Selectman Cook made a motion to accept the resignation of Scott Lewis from the Warner Police Department effective October 20, 2006. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen will begin budget work sessions scheduled for October 17, 19 & 31^st.

October 16^th is scheduled for the CIP presentation.

Selectman Cook made a motion to approve September 15 work session, September 22 non public & September 22 sealed non public. Chairman Hartman seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Motion to adjourn 8:30 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

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