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WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN In Attendance: Chairman John C. Brayshaw Selectman Robert C. O’Connor Selectman Edward F. Mical Martha Mical – Assessing Clerk Topic: Review of proposals for the up-coming reevaluation of 2002 Recording secretary: Mary Whalen 5:00 p.m. Chairman Brayshaw opened the work session. The board continued the reviewing process of the received proposals, only two will be decided upon, then a presentation will be arranged. The board continued discussion about what they favored and disliked about the proposals. Martha Mical will arrange a presentation with Vision Appraisal Technology and Cocoran Consulting Associates, Inc. The board continued to review the proposals. The board will contact client references. Chairman Brayshaw closed the work session at 6:15 p.m. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2001
In Attendance: Chairman John C. 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 Public Hearing to see if the Town will accept the upgrading of a Class VI road known as Gould Road. The abutters were notified; following is a list of some of the attendees: Lori Terwilliger, Robert Letcher, Jacqueline Brunner, Jan Gugliotti, Robert Humphrey, and Allan Brown (Public Works Director) was also in attendance. Begin construction is proposing to build on Map 10 Lot 26, which would result in the upgrading of Gould Road. It was asked if the property has been sold, and, as of this date of the public hearing it was not sold to Begin Construction. Mr. Begin did not show for the public hearing, which resulted in the rescinding of the hearing. Mr. Begin did not show for the Planning Board meeting scheduled for the night before, if Mr. Begin wishes to reschedule the public hearing, all costs will be Mr. Begins responsibility. Comments were taken, and discussion followed on what was proposed and the steps that would be required for a sub-division. Concerns from of the abutters were voiced and heard by the board. Selectman Mical is still trying to contact Mr. Fairfield Whiting (dilapidated barn) before legal action is taken after December 11, 2001. Selectman O’Connor is in the process of writing a policy for employees who choose to decline health insurance benefits. A motion was made at the previous selectmen’s meeting to approve a storage container permit, but no second was entertained. Selectman O’Connor asked if there would be a cost for the permit. Chairman Brayshaw stated not at this time, a request for a container permit would come before the board. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman O’Connor briefed the board on the results of the Fall Foliage Festival meeting. It was clarified whether a public hearing for funding is required. After discussion, a public hearing for funding is not required because the FFF funds from receipts received. Flood Plain Insurance was discussed among the board members and Jim Mclaughlin (Planning Board Chairman). Back in November 6, 2000 the Planning Board adopted revisions for both site-plan and sub-division regulations to incorporate language that meets requirements of the State as far as addressing flood plain issues. For unknown reasons the revisions were never incorporated into the regulations. Selectman Mical questioned if the revisions need to go before a vote. Mr. Mclaughlin stated that the Planning Board held a public hearing and voted to accept the amendments. The Zoning amendments will go before Town Meeting for approval. Selectmen Mical reminded the board that if you sign up for a conference and circumstances arise and you cannot attend, to follow through and cancel, if you don’t cancel the Town is charged for the no-show. Selectman Mical informed the board about the Budget Committee meeting. The December 10 meeting is canceled. A revised schedule is being worked on. The Town offices received a stamp meter. A demonstration will be scheduled. The two parking spaces that are still recognized as police parking in front of the Town Hall was discussed. Selectman Mical informed the board that other than the Old Graded School, it was noticed that there is outside use of the dumpster. A letter will be drafted and sent to the owner of the adjacent apartments, reminding there will be no use of the dumpster and of parking times. Selectman Mical made a motion to move the December 25, 2001 selectmen’s meeting to December 27, 2001 at 5 p.m. to review the budget only. Selectman O’ Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Upon receipt of the certificate of insurance, Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to grant approval for the Transfer Station to sell scrap aluminum to Mr. Rodney West, tractability will be done by receipt or bill of laden. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Public Comments: - Mr. Drago commented on the number of unregistered car on Schoodac Road.
Page 3 December 4, 2001 minutes - Mr. Paquin informed the board about fill being used on a road upgrade that could have oil in it. The board reviewed both November 13 and 27 minutes. Selectman Mical made a motion to approve the November 13 minutes with grammar changes. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman O’ Connor made a motion to approve the November 27 minutes as is. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to have the Finance Director do a write up explaining the different tax rates from June to December for the Town of Warner and explain the Town’s fiscal calendar, and the school and county fiscal calendar. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Mical informed the board that the County Budget was received and there is a $4,000,000.00 increase. The Budget has not been approved, and there is a public hearing on December 13 and all Selectmen are encouraged to attend. More information on the hearing to follow. The board reviewed a permit for accessory buildings. Changes were made, the final draft will be ready for the next board meeting. The board signed the following policies: storage container, health insurance, and accessory buildings. The board approved two building permits. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjourn. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. John C. Brayshaw – Chairman
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