Meeting opened at 5:45 p. m.

In attendance: Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt - Chairman, and Selectman Peter St. James. Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Martha Mical met with the Selectmen to discuss the extra hours for Assessing in 2005. Mrs. Mical proposed an additional 3 hours per week due to the increased sales, she also suggested deleting the six hours per week from the Selectmen's office and adding it to the Assessing Clerk hours (total hours per week would be 25). An additional 100 hours for the year will also be needed for State certification in 2005. The Board agreed to the increase and the information will be forwarded to the Finance Director in order to make the changes to the Assessing Clerk 2005 budget request.

Ed Mical, Emergency Management Director, met with the Selectmen for the signing of the promulgation to the Emergency Operations Plan. Corrections needed to be made to the promulgation. Mr. Mical will make the necessary corrections and then forward to the Board.

Glen Glanville met with the Selectmen to seek permission to use a right of way through town property located on Map 3 Lot 23 to access a logging operation on Map 3 Lot 21, The Board granting permission as long as the property is left in the same or better condition (Mr. Glanville signed an agreement stating so), the agreement becomes null and void on May 1, 2005. Mr. Glanville has been instructed by the Board to contact the Director of Public Works before accessing the property.

Tony Mento met with the Selectmen on behalf of the Odd Fellows Building Committee. The clean out of the building was discussed. There was an overage from the disposal of material; computers and paint cans were brought to the Transfer Station resulting in a disposal cost amounting to $140.00 that was not paid. The Selectmen agreed to use the balance amount of $88.00 from the Martin Building Fund and apply it to the Transfer Station. There is also an additional cost of $200.00 for sweeping out the building that was above and beyond the contract, the Committee discussed having this done when funds were available payment needs to be determined. The final contractual payment will be made when the trailer is removed and the Committee gives the final approval. The Committee will view the building with Mr. Closs; progress has been slow to this point. The Committee had two other interested parties but they have not shown any further interest. The Board will meet with the Odd Fellows Building Committee on November 23, 2004 to further discuss options for the building. Mr. Mento also informed the Board that the Citizens for Smart Growth will be meeting on November 20, 2004 at the Town Hall.

Ron Wirth met with the Selectmen to discuss the NB 17 generator. Mr. Wirth asked if the generator would be used to run the new horizontal baler. Board clarified that the generator would have no part in running the new baler. Mr. Wirth is still searching for a manual. Mr. Wirth also confirmed that the current electrical system is adequate for the new horizontal baler. Mr. Wirth sees the generator as a transportable system.

All information pertaining to a zoning enforcement on North Road (Flanders) will be sent to Town Counsel in order to begin the cease & desist process.

Chairman Eigabroadt made the motion to accept the resignation of Ron Orbacz as an alternate member to the Planning Board. Selectman St. James seconded the motion. The motion passed.

The Selectmen reviewed a written request asking to abate interest only towards six years of deferred property taxes. The Selectmen considered the resident's present financial situation. Selectman St. James made the motion to waive the interest only that has been applied toward six years of property taxes for property located on Map 13 Lot 33. Chairman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. The motion passed.

The selectmen signed a Jeopardy Assessment for Map 7 Lot 24-54cc. The mobile home is scheduled to on November 30, 2004. Selectman St. James made a motion to grant permission to move the move mobile home over public highways from Warner to Chester VT as described. Chairman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. The motion passed

Selectman St. James made a motion to approve Intent to Cut on Map18 Lot 1. Chairman Eigabroadt seconded the motion. The motion passed.

The Selectmen signed a memo addressed to the Old Graded School explaining that power will be shut off on December 13, 2004. Mrs. Pinkham informed the Board that the electric bill runs high for that building. The Board recommended an audit by Public Service Co of NH.

The Selectmen signed a letter addressed to the property owners of Map 16 Lot 002. The owner requested a rebate of overpaid taxes. The assessing and tax records reflect that there is no overpayment of taxes. Selectman St. James made the motion to not honor the request for abatement due to receiving the request beyond the deadline (March 1st) for Map 16 Lot 002. Chairman Eigabroadt second the motion. The landholders

Chairman Coal al that a letter from D K Trading commending the Transfer Station be copied and forwarded to the employees at the Transfer Station and a copy in each personnel file.

The Selectmen reviewed the year to date budget. The Highway Department is in running high. Main have been a number of repairs on the vehicles this year. Inspections here been completed from an outside source. The Finance Director will also be requesting to draw the $31,674.00 for wage adjustments from the Expendable Trust The money will show as revenue and will add to money that is used for surplus or overlay when next year’s tax rate is set.

Motion to adjourn at 8:46 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman

Peter St. James