In attendance:

Selectman Edward F. Mical – Chairman

Selectman John C. Brayshaw

Selectman Allen C. Brown

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Chairman Mical opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Naughton did not show for his appointment.

Julie Emery, met with the Selectmen to discuss a "Sign Permit" for the exercise franchise Curves that will be located in the old Cricenti’s building on Main Street. The Board reviewed the Zoning Ordinance; no internal lighting is permitted in the Business District of the Town. Illumination can only focus on the sign, and cannot be obtrusive to any surrounding abutters. Because the sign is of a franchise origin, Ms. Emery will contact Curves and explain the Zoning Ordinance regulations. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve a temporary banner. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Ms. Emery will return to the Board for final approval for the "Sign Permit" after contacting Curves and making appropriate changes to fulfill the requirements for the Business District.

Mr. Willy Richard met with the Selectmen to clarify information that was stated at a previous Planning Board meeting, that the right-of-way for the Class VI road that runs along Mr. Richards’s property has been settled. The Board of Selectmen explained to Mr. Richard that the Class VI road has not been settled and settlement of the road will not be finalized until a survey has been completed. The Selectmen discussed sending a letter to the Planning Board Chair restating the Selectmen’s concern that the Warner/Webster bound was not in the proper position and the Town of Warner spent taxpayers dollars to have the bound reestablished so that a survey could be performed if need be. When the Site Plan Review for the Azmy property (Mr. Richard’s abutter) was processed there was no formal survey completed on the Azmy property and there is still a Class VI road that needs clarification. Mr. Richard provided information dating back to 1832 that needs to be reviewed by the Director of Public Works in regards to the Class VI road. Mr. Richard stated that Mr. Azmy has only two driveway permits and neither one access’s the Class VI road. Mr. Richard forwarded a copy of the State's driveway permit showing a sketch of the approved driveway. Mr. Richard also forwarded an abstract copy of his property that states the property comes to a point at the northwest bound that is the junction of the Class VI road. Selectman Brayshaw recommended funding a surveyor to determine what part of the Class VI road is the Town of Warner’s in 2004. The Richard would like to see the Class VI road issue resolved in order to calm the dispute between themselves and the Azmy’s. The Selectmen discussed researching the PSNH or TDS easement for placement of the pole that is in place.

Mr. Brian Patsfield met with the Selectmen and commented that the State driveway permits that have been approved for Mr. Azmy’s property states that it is for an Inn. Mr. Patsfield also commented that a building on Mr. Azmy’s property is not listed on the appraisal card. Mr. Patsfield also commented about the number of unregistered vehicles that are the property. The Selectmen explained that the vehicles are in Webster. Mr. Patsfield also noted that the Warner property card does show a leach field, it is now shown in Webster. Chairman Mical stated that the State visited the Azmy property and noted that the leach field and septic were incompliance. Mr. Patsfield commented that the Planning Board did not notify the abutters about the revision to the Site Plan, and when the abutters attended the Planning Board meeting their comments were not received. Mr. Patsfield explained that he is concerned that the Azmy property value has not been raised, lights are on from dusk to dawn, and he has changed the grade of the property. Mr. Patsfield is trying to sell his home; the condition of the Azmy property is affecting the selling process. Mr. Patsfield read in the Concord Monitor that the truck that is parked at the Azmy property with the sign on it is there because the Town will not allow a sign big enough. The area of the restaurant is a rural area, and with that in mind, abutters need to be considered. The Planning Board is scheduled to do a site-visit at the Azmy property on December 13, 2003. The Selectmen will be attending the site-visit. For the record Selectman Brayshaw stated that Mr. Azmy is operating the restaurant under a special exception, there are constraints when operating under a special exception in a residential area.

The Selectmen reviewed their 2004 budget. Chairman Mical will be speaking with TDS about a new phone system. Wages still need to be determined. A work session is scheduled for December 15, 2003 at 8:15 a.m., dedicated to wages.

The Selectmen approved vacation time for Paul Fouliard and George Roberts. The Selectmen also reviewed a vacation carry-over request that will be completed by January 31, 2004. The scheduling of the vacation time will not include any overtime when scheduling the staff. The Selectmen will request a schedule of the carry-over vacation time for the Transfer Station staff.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency commended the Town of Warner’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is one of the first in New England to be approved by FEMA. This plan is a model for other Town’s to follow. With the completed plan the Town of Warner is now eligible to apply for mitigation project grants under the pre-disaster mitigation program and hazard mitigation grant programs.

Due to the budgetary process, the Selectmen will be delay the pick-up service from Earls, Nieder, Perkins until after the 2004 budget is accepted.

Selectman Brown made the motion to accept the meeting minutes dated November 18, 2003, and the work session dated November 21, 2003. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Mical stated for the record that Mr. Kestner came into the Selectmen’s office to expressed his disappointment about not receiving a hard copy of the Town’s current evaluation. Mr. Kestner feels that all property owners should have received a copy. Copies of the updated evaluations are available at the Town Hall Assessing Clerk’s office.

The Selectmen approved a mileage request for the Assessing Clerk.

Judith Rogers, Town Clerk presented the Declaration of Candidacy to the Selectmen that are coming up in March of 2004. Vacancy on various Boards will also be posted. A Presidential Primary will be held on January 27, 2004, there is also a possibility of a State Representative Primary or election on the same day. If it is a Primary, you can only be a member of one party, (i.e. if you’re a registered Independent and you request a Democratic ballot for the President, you must also take the Democratic ballot for the State Rep.). Fortifier fines for dogs have been sent out through the Town Clerk’s office. Judith Rogers asked the Board, with the no spending memo that was sent to all Departments, were did the money go that was left in the Town Clerk’s budget. The Board explained that the no spending was without approval from the Selectmen, and asked Mrs. Rogers to fill out a purchase order for the items that she needs for the office. The Selectmen explained that the Insurance line is over by $10,000.00, legal line for Zoning & Planning is over. The Selectmen are taking measures to balance the budget with the remaining monies available in all Departments. Judith explained that a little more forewarning would have been helpful.

Motion to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown