Chairman O'Connor opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., in attendance was Chairman Robert C. O'Connor, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, Selectman Edward F. Mical, along with members of the public.

Recorder of the minutes; Mary Whalen

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) matters if discussed in public would affect the reputation of any person unless such person requests an open meeting. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor made the motion to close the non-public session and to open the public session. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor made the motion to seal the non-public session minutes per RSA 91-A: 3, III, divulgence of the information would affect the reputation of any person other than a member of the body or agency. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Mr. Joe Hurley met with the Board to inquire about a recently purchased piece of property in Warner. Mr. Hurley asked about adjusting the property assessment after some buildings are removed. The Board explained that what ever is left on the property will be assessed on April 1^st. The Board recommended contacting the Assessing Clerk to arrange an appointment with the revaluation team.

Public Works Director, Allan Brown met with the Board to review the 2003 Highway Department budget. Mr. Brown informed the Board that the Highway Department is in need of a full time laborer. The Highway Department will be asking for $100,000.00 in capital reserve. In 2001 the 1991 truck should have been replaced, instead a water tanker for the Fire Department was purchased. A new cab and chassis will cost $66,400.00 with a trade in. Mr. Brown and the Board discussed the updated Capital Reserve plan that was presented to the Planning Board. Chairman O'Connor does not believe that the $100,000.00 for highway equipment is included in the Capital Reserve plan and recommended to Mr. Brown putting together a Warrant Article. The Board discussed replenishing the salt supply from the Highway Block Grant. Hydrant maintenance will be discussed with the Water District at the December 17^th Selectmen’s meeting. Salaries for the Highway Department were discussed. There will be further discussion pertaining to the State salary schedule. The Board discussed the plowing of the municipal buildings. Chairman O'Connor commented that all municipal buildings need to be made safe first and foremost. Mr. Brown explained that the Transfer Station and the Police Department are plowed with the pick-up truck; the Old Graded School, Library and the Fire Station are plowed with the loader. Chairman O’Connor expressed a concern for the Transfer Station and the safety of the public if it is not plowed and sanded for operating hours. Currently, Transfer Station personnel are being used for plowing the Town roads, when this happens it leaves the Transfer Station short handed with an increased workload. Mr. Brown stated that back in September 2002; he had asked the Supervisor of the Transfer Station if there would be any problems if his personnel were used for plowing. The Transfer Station Supervisor assured Mr. Brown that there would not be a problem and that other Transfer Station personnel would be called in. Mr. Brown needed this confirmation from the Transfer Station in order to ensure his plow route. The Board discussed glass disposal during the winter months.

The Board received a letter of commitment for the removal of the barn of Route 103. Completion date is by December 31, 2002.

Selectman Mical is working on an Internet Policy for the Town Offices.

The Board reviewed and signed three payroll changes.

Selectman Mical made the motion to accept Jeanne Hallenborg’s resignation as Deputy Town Clerk. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made the motion to appoint Beverly Fantasia as Deputy Town Clerk as recommended by Judith Rogers, Town Clerk, until April of 2003. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The pay rate for the Firefighters was discussed. Past minutes will be reviewed for the pay rate that was voted on last year. A payroll change form will be drafted for the Board to approve and be submitted to the Finance Director.

The Board of Selectmen reviewed a "sign permit" for Atlasta Storage. The Board recommended that the permit go before the Planning Board.

The Board signed the corrected minutes from October 22, 29 and November 18, 2002 meeting minutes.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the November 12, 2002 with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the November 25, 2002 work session minutes with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Mical made the motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical