Warner Board of Selectmen

Meeting Minutes

November 30, 2004

 

Meeting opened at 6:07 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman and Selectman Peter St. James

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Selectman St. James made a motion to approve non-public session meeting minutes dated November 17, 2004 .  Chairman Eigabroadt seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Chairman Eigabroadt explained that the Board of Selectmen would issue a letter to the parties involved, Mr. Proulx and Mr. Brayshaw regarding the Board’s decision toward the zoning enforcement request that was made by Mr. Proulx regarding R. C. Brayshaw and Company.

The Board of Selectmen has been asked if stipends will increase this year, before any decision is made,

the Board would like to review the formula used that determined stipends for the employees who chose not to carry health insurance through the Town.

The Selectmen will visit a site ( December 2, 2004 ) on North Road that has been used to dispose of material from the Highway Department.  It was decided in a work session that took place on June 22, 2001 that the dumping would cease, the area would be leveled off and gated to prevent further access

The Selectmen signed the sales analysis that was submitted by the Assessing Clerk.

The Selectmen approved a billing statement for the removal of fluorescent tubing from the Transfer Station that was picked up in error.  The original pickup was scheduled for the Police Department.   The statement reflects no trucking fees and also a charge of 5 cents a foot instead of the usual 9 cents a foot.  The total billing is for $345.30. 

The Selectmen granted permission for the Kearsarge Trail Snails to use a piece of Town property (map 3 lot 16-1) as part of a trail that will lead to the Exit 7 area.

The Odd Fellows Committee forwarded approval to release the final payment to Mr. Grandy who was contracted to clean out the Odd Fellows Building .  The trailer has been moved, final payment will be made.  The Committee canceled their meeting with the Selectmen and rescheduled for December 7, 2004 . 

Hardship Abatement for Map ON-03-024 Lot 12 PLE was submitted for the Board’s review. 

Selectman St. James requested that a letter be drafted to the Emergency Management Director requesting that the safety procedures for the Transfer Station and Town Hall be posted by January 1, 2005 .  Selectman St. James included all town buildings to the request. 

The Selectmen along with the Finance Director reviewed the Selectmen’s budget.

 Town Officers Salaries

  • All wages were adjusted to reflect a 2.5% cost of living increase

  • The coverage for the Selectmen’s Office was figured at 90 hours @ $10.37 per hour.

  •  Information is needed from the Director of Public Welfare in order to complete the budget.

Town Officers Expense was reviewed:

  •        Postage/Printing Supplies increased to $6,500.00 due to a postal increase and the cost of paper has increased.

  •       Association Dues increased to $1,950.  The line includes dues for Municipal Association, Government Finance Officers Association, Tax Collector Association, and Assessing Clerk.

  •       Telephone increased to $3,400.00 from $3,200.00.

  •        Expense of Town Officers increased to $8,500.00, the line includes flowers, mileage reimbursement, tax bills, tax bill envelopes, Tax Collector registry work, BMSI support for the Tax Collector, Certification Program for the Tax Collector, Registry internet connection, support for Pro-Val along with an upgrade. 

  •        Misc. Books, no change, requesting $400.00 for the purchase of RSA’s.

  •       Advertising, decreased, requesting $250.00.

  •        Town Report increased to $5,500.00, currently waiting for bids.

  •       Appraisal Review, no change, requesting $1,500.00, the money is budgeted for court and the hiring if needed of an individual to review appraisals.

  •        Computer & Software increased to $4,200.00.  The Selectmen further increased the line to $5,700.00 for the purchase of a new computer, maintenance of printers, and a computer for the Finance Director. 

  •        Tax Lien Research requesting $1,500.00.

Building Inspector

  •       Inspector Salary, requesting $4,000.00

  •       Clerk Salary, requesting $2,046.00

  •        Books, Forms, & Supplies, requesting $300.00

  •        Mileage, requesting $300.00

General Government Buildings – Town Hall

  •        Custodian, requesting $3,444.00

  •        Fuel, requesting $4,500.00 increased $500.00 from 2004.

  •        Repairs, requesting $4,000.00, increased $1,000.00 from 2004, the line includes carpet cleaning.

  •        Supplies, requesting $1,100.00, increased $300.00 from 2004.

  •        Water/Sewer, requesting $650.00, no change.

  •        Electricity, requesting $2,700.00, increased $100.00 from 2004.

  •        Equipment, requesting $3,300, increased $2,300.00 from 2004 the increase is for the purchase of tables and chairs.

  •        Fire Alarm System, requesting $350.00, includes the inspection of fire extinguishers.

  •        Grounds Maintenance, requesting $1,500.00, increased $500.00 from 2004.

Old Graded School

  •        Electricity, requesting $3,300.00, increased $100.00 from 2004.

  •        Heat, requesting $4,700.00, increased $550.00 from 2004.

  •        Water/Sewer requesting $1,500, no change.

  •        Custodian, requesting $2,910.00, increased $110.00 from 2004.

  •        Maint./Supplies, to be determined after review of window replacement quotes.

  •        Sprinkler/Fire Alarm, requesting $300.00, decreased by $200.00 from 2004.

  •        Propane, requesting $125.00, increased by $25.00 from 2004.

Motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

  Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman                    

Peter St. James