Warner Board of Selectmen

Meeting Minutes

October 28, 2003

 

In attendance:

Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman

Selectman John C. Brayshaw

Selectman Allen C. Brown

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Mr. George Allie met with the Selectmen to discuss the speed of traffic on Conners Mill Road. Mr. Allie requested the speed limit to be lowered on Connors Mill Road. Mr. Allie is concerned about the safety of children walking to the bus stop at the corner of Schoodac Road and would like speed bumps placed on Conners Mill Road. The Selectmen explained that the speed limit cannot be lowered by request. The Police will first be notified to enforce the current speed limit. If increased police patrol proves to be ineffective, the request will then be forwarded to the Highway Safety Committee. Also, the Selectmen will contact the School Superintendent regarding the bus stop.

Fire Chief, Dick Brown presented the 2004 Fire Department budget to the Selectmen. Mr. Brown presented an increase to the salary line for the Fire Chief’s position. Selectman Brayshaw asked Mr. Brown if he is planning to leave the Fire Chief position. Mr. Brown stated that he has no future plans to do so. The Selectmen continued to review the Fire Department budget. Chairman Mical tabled the Fire Department budget review.

Chairman Mical opened a Public Hearing for the acceptance of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Warner. Chairman Mical opened with a visual explanation and history. The Committee that helped create the plan was made up of Stephanie Alexander and Catherine Coletti from Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission, Fire Department representative Fred Hill, Police Chief, William Chandler, Director of Public Works - Allan Brown, Health Officer - Charles Durgin, Edward F. Mical as Emergency Management, Allen C. Brown as Selectmen’s representative, Water Precinct representative - Donald Hall, Planning Board representative Derek Pershouse and Lynn Bean as historian and general public. Stephanie Alexander explained the process and research for developing the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ms. Alexander highlighted the thirteen chapters, hazard events are detailed, the Town’s assets are detailed, and potential loss sections are detailed. The plan will need to be updated on a yearly basis. After the Selectmen adopt the plan it will then be forwarded to FEMA for approval.

  • Derek Pershouse commented on the Planning Boards role. The Hazard Mitigation Plan can be a factor in the Planning Board activity and toward the Master Plan.
  • Public Comments
  • Richard Senor asked if the Town votes to accept the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
  • Chairman Mical explained that the Selectmen adopt the plan.
  • Richard Senor asked how the Town benefits from this plan.
  • Chairman Mical explained that the Town can submit proposals for Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding.
  • Nancy St. Laurent commented that FEMA has required that every town have a Hazard Mitigation Plan by the year 2004.
  • Selectmen Brayshaw asked if you live in an area that is specified as a potential hazard, will insurance rates be affected by being registered with FEMA.
  • Stephanie Alexander explained that the purpose of the maps is to support the findings from the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The maps are not formal flood insurance rate maps.
  • Derek Pershouse asked what the on going costs would be to maintain the plan.
  • Chairman Mical explained that at some point the maps would need to be updated. The Town will receive a CD of the plan, which can be updated; the map portion will need to be done through Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission. Also, it can be included in the Emergency Management budget.

Chairman Mical closed the Public Hearing. Selectman Brown made the motion to accept the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Required documents were signed by the Selectmen and will be forwarded to the Town Clerk to be notarized.

The Selectmen continued with the Fire Department budget. A new line will be added to reflect grants. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to accept the Fire Departments 2004 budget as presented, with a change to line 2, increasing 10 % above the actual figures from 2003. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. Chairman Mical abstained. Motion passed 2-0.

Planning Board Chairperson, Barbara Annis and Co-Chair, Derek Pershouse presented the 2004 Planning Board budget. The Secretaries position was discussed. Barbara Annis, stated, for the record that she was not involved in any discussions pertaining to the Coordinator job description, nor did she see the job description until after it was formulated. Anticipated legal expenses were discussed. A Site-Plan inspector for commercial property was discussed. A corridor study was discussed and will be presented as a Warrant Article. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the Planning Board budget as presented, with future adjustment to the legal line. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Barbara Annis (Planning Board) received a letter from Mildred Allen asking for help from the Planning Board regarding the Naughton property. The Selectmen advised the Planning Board to disregard the letter until after mid November, the Selectmen are actively working on the issue. Also, Barbara Annis received a telephone call from the Newbury Planning Board Chairman that asked what the Warner Planning Board is going to do in regards to the excavation that is taking place on Route 103 before Melvin Mills. RSA 155-E was referenced by the Newbury Planning Chair, which states that the excavation should have been applied for through the Planning Board. Barbara Annis asked the Selectmen to further research.

Derek Pershouse asked the Selectmen when would be a good time to meet and discuss the corridor study and commercial district growth. A November meeting was recommended.

There will be no Selectmen’s meeting on November 11, 2003 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Town offices will also be closed.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to accept the resignation of John Wallace from the Zoning Board with appreciation for years of service. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

A used computer monitor will be given to the Health Inspector.

The Selectmen signed the following:

Town Hall rental

Two Building Permits

Three change of current-use

Intent-to-cut

Selectman Brown made a motion to accept the October 14, 2003 work session minutes with changes. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the October 14, 2003 Selectmen’s meeting minutes. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen reviewed and accepted the list of elderly abatements.

Ron Wirth asked the Selectmen if the old generator could be moved to the Transfer Station or a secured area for safety reasons and to limit access to the generator. The generator is putting out power. Selectman Brayshaw is in favor of the move to the Transfer Station, Selectman Brown is also in favor as long as the generator is not being used for power at the Transfer Station. Chairman Mical has some concerns and did clarify that the generator was purchased with Emergency Management funds, but will approve the move to the Transfer Station.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

 

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown