In Attendance: Chairman John Brayshaw

Selectman Robert C. O’Connor

Selectman Edward F. Mical

Members of the public

Recording secretary: Mary Whalen

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

Corrine Klug met with the board to discuss the assessment of her property located at Map 14 Lot 35. Ms. Klug pointed out what she feels are discrepancies with the assessment. Chairman Brayshaw will review the assessment with Martha Mical (Assessing Clerk). After the review, if the need arises the whole board will review the property. Ms. Klug will be notified on the results of the review.

The board discussed a final contact with Fairfield Whiting in regards to the dilapidated barn. Selectman Mical will attempt one more contact. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to press on with legal action after December 11, 2001 and any costs incurred will be the responsibility of Mr. Fairfield Whiting. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session RSA 91-A: 3 II ( C), matters which, if discussed in public, would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person unless such person requests an open meeting. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to come out of non-public session, and to re-open the public session. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

A progress report is required every three months by the State of NH Board of Tax and Land Appeals regarding the reevaluation. Selectman O’Connor will put together the seconded report which is due by the end of November.

The board reviewed a policy regarding health insurance benefits available for part time employees at their own expense. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the health insurance policy as written and dated November 21, 2001. Selectman O’Connor discussed full time employees who decline the health insurance, and he will put together a policy for those who choose to decline. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The board will have a work session on December 1 at 7:30 a.m., and December 4 at 5:00 p.m. for the reevaluation.

The board reviewed a permit that was put together by the Building Inspector (Dennis Labrecque) for the use of storage containers. Discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the permit for the use of storage containers (permanent, or temporary) for any premises in Warner, and will be used in conjunction with the Zoning Board. Discussion followed. Notification of the permit will be in the Warner New Paper and on cable. There was no second to the motion.

The board reviewed a policy and permit for accessory buildings. The board made some corrections to the wording. The final draft will be ready for the next board meeting.

The board discussed Fire Department wages. Selectman Mical and Chairman Brayshaw will take an average of five years of hours, in order to calculate enough money for 2002 at a higher pay rate.

The board discussed a referral for hire who will maintain the sidewalks during the wintertime. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to hire Mike Butler at $9.14 per hour for two plow seasons, further review to follow. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. Selectman Mical was opposed. The motion passed.

Barbara Annis informed the board of a possible home business on Waldron Hill Road. Discussion followed. Chairman Brayshaw will follow up.

Jack Drago inquired about the tax rate, and informed the board of a number of residences on Schoodac Road that have a number of thought to be unregistered cars. Mr. Drago asked why the tax bill at the end of the year is so much higher. Selectman O’Connor explained that the increase is due to the school district budget. Mr. Drago asked if the Articles at Town Meeting are figured into the budget. Selectman Mical explained that the articles that are recommended by the board are included, and the ones that are not recommended are not included. Discussion followed.

The board signed the following:

-The previously approved minutes from October 23,30 and November 6, 2001.

-A Veterans Tax Credit

-Two automobile registration refunds

-Three building permits

-Approval for two vacation requests

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to have a listing of all vacation time earned and used on a 90-day basis. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Kearsarge Regional High School will be doing an evacuation drill on November 28, 2001.

The board reviewed a refund for damage incurred from grading a road. Discussion followed. Selectman Mical made a motion not to refund the damages. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

A no spending memo without prior approval of the board will be distributed to all Department Heads.

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