Selectman Mical opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., in attendance was Selectman Edward F. Mical, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, Selectman Robert C. O’Connor - Chairman (arrived late), and recording secretary Mary Whalen along with members of the public.

Linda Milisci met with the Selectmen to discuss an alternate position on the Zoning Board. Ms. Milisci expressed a desire to serve on the Zoning Board. Selectman Mical recommended that Ms. Milisci contact the Zoning Board Chairman to learn more about the board and how it works. The Selectmen will render a decision at the November 12, 2002 meeting.

Mr. Ronald Orbac met with the Selectmen to discuss an alternate position on the Planning Board. The Selectmen asked Mr. Orbac what his vision for Warner is and how he would like to see Warner grow and explained the length of the term and meeting times. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to appoint Mr. Ronald Orbac as an alternate member to the Planning Board for a three-year term. Selectmen Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Mr. John Howe met with the Selectmen to discuss an alternate position on the Zoning Board. The Selectmen asked the same questions in reference to growth and how he would like to see Warner ten years from now. Selectman Mical also recommended that Mr. Howe contact the Zoning Board Chairman to learn more about the board and how it works. The Selectmen will render a decision at the November 12, 2002 meeting.

Marianne Howlett, Tax Collector met with the Board concerning the 2003 budget. The Board has not met with Mrs. Howlett regarding the budget as of yet. Mrs. Howlett clarified that the approved software upgrade costing $1,100.00 can be purchased within the 2002 budget year. The Board agreed. Mrs. Howlett recommended to the Board not cut any of the Tax Collectors budget at this time due to the revaluation.

Selectman Brayshaw asked the Assessing Clerk what "appraisal review" is as noted in the budget. The Assessing Clerk explained that an outside appraiser is used when there is a conflict and is paid from the "appraisal review" line. Selectman Brayshaw noted that no money has been shown as spent from that line for three years when the Town has used outside appraisers. The Assessing Clerk explained that the outside appraisers service has been paid from her line. Selectman Brayshaw pointed out to the Board as far as accounting purposes, why hasn’t that money been paid from the proper line.

Judith Rogers, Town Clerk commented to the Board that the Election Budget was discussed with her prior to this meeting and stated that the Election Budget is not the Town Clerk’s it is the Selectmen’s. Selectman Mical and Selectman Brayshaw will meet on October 31, 2002 to further review the Assessing, Tax Collector and Elections budget.

Mr. Tim Wallace met with the Selectmen to finalize the discussion regarding the vacant Town Forester position. Chairman O’Connor clarified what is required for insurance. The Town portion is covered under workman’s compensation while and the individual needs to provide a certificate of insurance. Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to hire Mr. Wallace as the Town Forester effective immediately. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Mr. Charlie Albano met with the Selectmen to discuss the ongoing process for the bid proposals regarding the Riverwalk Project. Mr. Albano informed the Board that Jesseman Associates bid was chosen for the project. Final approval from the Federal Government is still pending on the Riverwalk Project. Selectman Brayshaw recommended to Mr. Albano setting up a Bond for the project. There will be a letter sent out to those who have committed a donation, Barbara Proper, Town Treasurer will set up an account for those donations.

The Board reviewed the response from Town Counsel regarding the buffalo farm and abutters on Route 103. The Selectmen recommended forwarding the correspondence to the Planning Board for comment.

Chairman O’Connor discussed having a regular plowing and sanding schedule at the Transfer Station. Selectman Mical will clarify the plowing schedule with the Public Works Director.

Selectman Mical asked what the pay rate would be for the individual that plows the sidewalk. The Board decided that the rate will remain the same as last year, if the Supervisor wants to increase the rate he may submit a written recommendation to the Board for their review.

Chairman O’Connor informed the Board that New Hampshire Municipal Association notified the Selectmen that a Certificate of Insurance is required for non-profit organizations that use the Town Hall (i.e. Boy Scouts).

Mr. Jim McLaughlin met with the Board to show them a composite of the Town’s tax map in digital form.

The Board signed the following:

• Letter to a resident regarding a septic design.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the October 1, 2002 non-public and public minutes with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the October 8, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O’Connor made a motion to approve the September 24, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the October 15, 2002 Selectmen’s minutes with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O’Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical