In Attendance: Chairman John Brayshaw

Selectman Robert C. O’Connor

Selectman Edward F. Mical

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

6:30 P.M. Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting.

The Wage Study Committee, with Fred Arnold, Chris Perkins, and David Karrick met with the board. Mr. Arnold distributed a letter to the board. Summary of the letter: A report with a wage plan was submitted to the board dated September 20, 2001. Information obtained from the Warner Budget Committee meetings, indicate that the selectmen have not approved the results of the study, and wage changes have been recommended without regard to the study. The Wage Committee questions the work they have done and if there is a reason to continue. Discussion followed. The original intent of the Wage Committee was to put a pay package together along with performance appraisals, to present at Town Meeting for support, so that changes do not take place from board to board. Currently the State standards are used in some cases. The board encouraged the Wage Study Committee to continue with their efforts. Discussion followed on the current pay increases that are being proposed.

John and Bev Heaton met with the board to obtain permission to erect a storage shed on their land to store material prior to the building of their home. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to allow John and Bev Heaton at 53 Old Pumpkin Hill road to erect a storage shed for a temporary period of one year. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed

Louise Brown the Planning Board secretary met with the board to ask for approval to participate in the health insurance plan at her expense. Chairman Brayshaw will write a policy offering health insurance to part time employees at their expense. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the letter from Louise Brown, and, the board granted approval to allow Louise Brown to participate in the health coverage plan at her own expense. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Ticket sales for the preview party for the Festival of Trees was discussed.

Will Begin met with the selectmen to discuss the upgrade a portion of Gould Road from a Class VI to a Class V. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the plan for the preliminary sub-division and the request for imminent approval of the upgrade of the Class VI road. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to request a public hearing fourteen days from this date with all abutters directly and within 200 feet of the entire parcel (Map 10 Lot 26) to be notified. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. The public hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2001.

Chairman Brayshaw will contact Town Counsel in regards to having a letter drafted for the removal of a hazardous building.

The Warner/Webster boundaries were discussed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to have the Warner boundary reestablished by Survey and Transit as soon as possible. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried.

The winterizing of the Odd Fellows building was discussed. It was suggested to advertise for volunteers.

The Building Code Grading Schedule was discussed. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to have the Building Inspector (Dennis Lebrecque) contact the field representative and arrange to have this grading schedule completed. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Selectman O’Connor discussed confidentiality, again, everyone who works for the Town of Warner is not observing it. There are circumstances that take place in the office place and the process of business that is being publicized. If it continues, individuals will be identified along with appropriate action.

The board approved a memo on spending, reiterating the purchasing policy.

The board discussed the reevaluation proposals.

The Transfer Station labor rates were discussed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjut the labor rate of Pete Newman and James Ryan to the Wage Study Committee recommendation of minimum scale of $12.46. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion for communication. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to bring Pete Newman up to $10.68. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. After further discussing Mr. Newman’s position, and taking into consideration his Class 2 license, Chairman Brayshaw withdrew his motion and Selectman Mical withdrew his second. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjust Pete Newman’s labor rate to $11.89 per hour, referencing the recommendation of the Wage Study Committee labor schedule. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. Chairman Brayshaw amended the motion to be effective for the November 11, 2001 pay period. Selectman Mical seconded the amendment. All were in favor. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjust Paul Fouliard’s pay rate to $12.50, also effective November 11, 2001. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjust Jim Ryan’s labor rate to the Wage Study Committee recommendation of minimum pay grade $10.68. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The selectmen discussed highway projects for 2002. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go forward with a warrant article for Denny Hill Road reconstruction project for $85,000.00. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The construction/reconstruction project is to complete Bean Road. The paving projects are as follows Collins Road, Iron Kettle Road, Farrell Loop, East Sutton Road, and Bible Hill Road and cold patch 300 yards on various roads. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to appropriate $100,000.00 to the paving line of the budget to cover the paving of Collins Rd., Iron Kettle Rd., Farrell Loop, East Sutton Rd., and Bible Hill Rd., along with the 300 yards of cold patch on various roads. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to apply $25,000.00 to Sand and Gravel on the long sheet. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw withdrew his motion on the Denny Hill Road project and made a motion that $150,000.00 be put in a Capital Outlay under the East Roby Road project line 4909. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The Denny Hill project will be delayed.

The board discussed purchasing an excavator. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to expedite the sum of $125,100.00 into Capital Outlay for an excavator, plus the sum of $3300.00 for the extended warranty and power train warranty. After renting it for five months before Town Meeting. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. More discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw amended the motion by adding the $6000.00 trade in, unless more is offered from the private sector. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made a motion to allocate $2000.00 for the Budget Committee 2002 budget year. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed.

A position has opened up in the Highway Department for plowing the sidewalks. Allan Brown (Public Works Director) will submit a referral to the board by the next selectmen’s meeting.

Selectman O’Connor discussed having the demo box and the scales for the Transfer Station on a Warrant Article for 2002 Town Meeting.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to increase the Town Office Salary Line (Finance Director) by $1000.00 plus 3% cost of living increase pending approval of Town vote. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made a motion to amend Town Office Salary - line 7 to $19,048.00. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The board reviewed the revenue sheet.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to cancel the November 20, 2001 selectmen’s meeting. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Town Report was discussed.

The board signed a memo for a property appraisal.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to grant the bonus request for Officer Carter. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the October 16, 23 and 30, 2001 and November 6, 2001minutes, with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman O’Connor approved the October 23 and 26 work session minutes. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the long sheet as discussed along with the items and numbers as indicated. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the revenue sheet, except for the items in question. Selectman O’Connor the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Judith Rogers commented on the Wage Study Committee wage schedule and scales at the Transfer Station.

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

John C. Brayshaw – Chairman
Robert C. O’Connor
Edward F. Mical