In Attendance: Chairman John Brayshaw

Selectman Robert C. O’ Connor

Selectman Edward F. Mical

Recording Secretary Mary Whalen

Members of the public

6:30 p.m. Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting.

Selectman Mical talked with the Board members about keeping each other informed. He noted that he was not informed about the letter rescinding the cease and desist order on exit nine until after the letter was delivered. Chairman Brayshaw left a message at his home. It was noted that all three Selectmen should have signed the letter.

Chairman Brayshaw met with Mr. Wentzel and explained each point, based on the report from Provan and Lober, that listed some concerns.

Non – Public session per 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. Chairman Brayshaw made the motion to go into non-public session. Selectman O’ Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to come out of non-public session and to seal the minutes per RSA 91-A: 3, III – divulgence of the information likely would affect the reputation of any person other than a member of the body or agency itself. Selectman O’ Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Bill Chandler met with the selectmen to review the Police Department budget. The salary line and the cruiser maintenance line will be looked at again before being presented to the Budget Committee.

Health Insurance benefits are increasing by 27%. The Finance Director, Wendy Pinkham, and a representative from New Hampshire Municipal Association Health Trust, Melisa Briggs, will meet with the board on October 26, 2001 to discuss the proposed increase.

Nancy Ladd met with the selectmen to review the Pillsbury Free Library budget. Nancy discussed the Trust Fund line and how it should be listed for public information. Nancy will get together with Wendy Pinkham (Finance Director) to work this issue out. Also Nancy informed the board that the air-conditioning being installed at the library, will be coming in under the $10,000.00 of the Town’s portion. Nancy questioned whether the library should be charged for the line painting that took place. Selectman Mical will look into this. Selectman O’Connor discussed with Nancy how she obtains her information about grants. Nancy is also looking into replacing the lights along the sidewalks at the library.

Kathleen Denis and Nathan Taylor met with the selectmen for a Home Occupation and sign permit. The home business will consist of mail order and by appointment only for the selling of baskets. The abutters have been notified, and there was no negative response. There will be evening classes. The selectmen proceeded to approve and sign the Home Occupation and sign permit and it will be then submitted to the Planning Board for the chairman’s signature.

Richard and Frances Brayshaw met with the selectmen to discuss the assessed value of Map 36 Lot 001-5. Chairman Brayshaw abstained from any voting pertaining to this discussion, but he did not excuse himself. Mr. Bruce Bean who is the Town’s assessing official was also present. On June 7, 2001, Mrs. Brayshaw corresponded to the selectmen’s office regarding the property, and listed various reasons why it should be looked at. The selectmen then took the correspondence into consideration, and had Mr. Bean go out and review the property. On October 4, 2001 Mr. Bean reviewed the property, and in doing so, Mr. Bean found no changes to allow for an adjustment to the assessed value. Mr. Bean explained that he works for the selectmen, and he was to verify that the present card is correct. Selectman O’Connor asked Mr. Bean if he had additional information along with the assessment card, would the assessment been any different. Mr. Bean stated that it wouldn’t be different, and clarified that it is the Town’s assessment not his. The Brayshaw’s would like to see a factor for the floodplain, it is a commercial lot, but not on a main thoroughfare and should not be compared to exit 7, along with the other points stated in the June 7 letter. The selectmen will further investigate the assessment and respond back to the Brayshaw’s.

Richard Senor, along with Allan Lord, Charles Albano, and Marti Lawton met with the selectmen to present a total cost of $970.00 for the Central NH Regional Planning Commission to put together a survey for the uses of the Odd Fellows building. The price includes the printing of the survey, mailing of, results, and a computer program for easier tabulation and help with the analysis. After further discussion, selectman O’Connor made a motion to provide the $970.00 for the survey. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Mr. Senor discussed winterizing of the building. The next Odd Fellows meeting is October 30, 2001 at 7:00p.m. On November 6, 2001 the Odd Fellows Committee will meet with the selectmen about future money for the Odd Fellows building.

Allan Lord informed the selectmen that Central NH Regional Planning Commission is looking to see if Warner is interested in developing an open space trail plan. The CNHRPC will work with the Conservation Commission, the Trail Snails and any other group who will work with them, to help develop a book with the trail systems and will classify the Class VI roads etc.

Richard Senor discussed that the Trustee of the Trust Funds requested funding be put back into the budget for the filling out of the MS-9 and MS-10 forms. Richard recommended at least $400.00.

Judith Rogers met with the selectmen to present the Town Clerk’s office budget. Salary was discussed at length. The Deputy Town Clerk hours will be shared with two assistants. The balance of the budget was reviewed and no changes were made. There is $385.00 allotted for an alarm system.

Selectman O’Connor presented the Parks and Recreation budget.

The board discussed further legal action regarding the Fairfield Whiting barn.

Selectman Mical informed the board on the progress of the Warner/Webster bounds being reestablished. A proposal by the surveyor was presented to the board. The board is waiting to here from Webster in regards to sharing the cost. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to accept the proposal. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical talked with the Bradford selectmen’s office in regards to having a private individual pick up scrap metal and batteries. Selectman Mical will call to make sure that the individual has proof of insurance.

The Town report was discussed

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the resignation of Allan Piroso as Animal Control Officer. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The approval of the October 16, 2001 minutes was tabled until the next selectmen’s meeting.

The selectmen signed one building permit, one abatement, and a reimbursement.

A work session on October 26, 2001 at noon is scheduled to discuss the health insurance benefits.

November 1, 2001 selectman Mical and selectman O’Connor will attend the New Hampshire Municipal Association annual convention, and will be accepting an award for second place for the Town Report year 2000.

The November 6 selectmen’s meeting will consist of a review of the Highway and Transfer Station budget.

Barbara Annis asked when the Capital Improvements would be available for the public. It was replied that it would be ready on November 13.

Barbara Annis also suggested that pictures be taken along with heavy hauling permits. Selectman Mical confirmed that it is currently being done.

Nancy Ladd commented that maybe she should be attending the department head meetings.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to adjourn. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

John C. Brayshaw – Chairman

Robert C. O’ Connor

Edward F. Mical