Warner Board of Selectmen

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, November 15, 2010

 

Chairman Hartman opened the public session at 2:06 p.m.

In Attendance:   Selectman David Hartman – Chairman, Selectman David Karrick, Jr., Selectman Clyde Carson, Town Administrator Laura Buono  

Others present: None  

1. 2011 Capital Budget

Highlights

  • Planning Board would like to meet with the Board to talk about Exit 9.  Engineering costs for 2 phases have been obtained in the amount of $54K.   Selectman Karrick asked where is this money coming from.  The Town Administrator believes the funding plan works the same way as Bridge Aid, 2/3rds will be State reimbursed.  The estimate ($54K) covers 30% of the engineering that will need to be completed at Exit 9.

  •        Chairman Hartman is not in favor of pursuing this project until 2015.  He does not feel Exit 9 is a priority when there are roads that are nearly impassable and culverts that are failing. 

  •        The Town Administrator said at some point in time something will need to be done with the Exit 9 intersection.  In the last 18 years the traffic has doubled, so it could be assumed the traffic will double again in another 18 years.  And with hopeful future development exaction fees could be applied. 

  •        Selectman Carson feels that Exit 9 should be part of the overall road infrastructure and it has somewhere a priority in that infrastructure.  He feels the Road Committee plan needs to be updated.  Selectman Carson agrees with Chairman Hartman that there are higher priorities at this time. 

  •        The Town Administrator said a meeting will be arranged with a representative from the State (Jim Marshall) who can answer questions about State Aide. 

  •        Chairman Hartman is not interested in including any funding for Exit 9 in the 2011 capital budget.

  •        The Town Administrator will contact Jim Marshall for more information so the Board can decide on funding.

  •  The Selectmen have asked the Odd Fellows Building Committee to provide a cost to demolish the OFB and a cost to secure the building for future development.

  •  Selectman Karrick recommends removing $11K for Town Hall steps and adding $30K to the Town Hall Building Improvements Reserve.  The consensus is to fund the THBIR and then pull from that fund when needed and fund on an annual basis.  The expenses include the front steps, interior painting, rearranging the offices, building a vault for record storage, energy upgrades, etc. 

  •  The Selectmen discussed reducing the Road Construction fund by $25K as well as the possibility of taking out a $1million dollar bond.  The Town Administrator is gathering payment information.  The Selectmen discussed how best to present a bond to the voters.  In conclusion, Chairman Hartman would like to fund $225K for North Village Road Bridge and Waldron Hill Road .

  •  Bridge Fund at $50K.

  •  Fire Department Equipment/Vehicle Fund at $50K.  In 2016 a freightliner pumper is scheduled.  Currently there is $66K in reserve.

  •  Exit 9 $0 funding for 2011.

  •  Transfer Station $10K.

  •  Dry Hydrants $0 funding for 2011.

  •  Property Revaluation $25K for now until the final reserve balance is determined.

  •  Transfer Station Equipment $13K.

  •  Parks & Recreation is requesting funding for a commercial mower.  The Selectmen agreed to fund the purchase over two years for $6K each year. 

  •  Town Energy Projects, Selectman Carson would like to add $10K to the Town Hall Building Renovation Fund for energy projects.  The total for the THBRF is $40K.  

2. Bartlett Loop

Chairman Hartman moved to direct the Director of Public Works to limit the use of Bartlett Loop culvert at Fish & Game to passenger vehicles only as well as posting a weight limit.  Selectman Karrick seconded the motion.  Chairman Hartman explained the culvert is corroded badly on the bottom but the remaining part of the culvert is in good condition.  A cement patch will be installed next year.  All were in favor of the motion; motion passed.  

3. Nonpublic Session

Selectman Karrick moved to enter into Nonpublic Session at 4:37 p.m. per RSA 91-A:3 II (b), hiring. The motion was seconded by Selectman Carson. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman Hartman – yes; Selectman Karrick – yes; Selectman Carson – yes.  Motion passed unanimously.   

In attendance: Chairman David Hartman., Selectman David Karrick, Selectman Clyde Carson; Town Administrator Laura Buono

Chairman Hartman moved to come out of Nonpublic Session at 5:07 p.m.   The motion was seconded by Selectman Carson. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman Hartman – yes; Selectman Karrick – yes; Selectman Carson – yes.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Chairman Hartman moved to seal and restrict the nonpublic meeting minutes per RSA 91A:3 III.  Motion was seconded by Selectman Karrick.  A vote was taken.  Motion passed unanimously.

4. Adjournment

At 5:08 p.m. a motion was made to adjourn.

 

Board of Selectmen  

David E. Hartman - Chairman
David Karrick, Jr.
Clyde Carson

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Whalen

Recording Secretary