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WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
In Attendance: John C. Brayshaw – Chairman Selectman Robert C. O’Connor Selectman Edward F. Mical Recording secretary: Mary Whalen The work session opened at 5:00 p.m. The board continued review and discussion pertaining to the received proposals for the upcoming reevaluation. Chairman Brayshaw commented that he has spoke to some neighboring Towns, such as Bow, Chester, and Auburn, about their experiences with the reevaluation process. The selectmen will receive presentations on the following dates, Vision Appraisal Systems on December 18, 2001 at 5:00 p.m., Corcorhan Consulting Associates at 5:00 p.m. and Earls Nieder Perkins, LLC at 6:30 p.m. on December 20, 2001. All dates have been posted. The work session closed at 5:45 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
In Attendance: John C. Brayshaw – Chairman Selectman Robert C. O’Connor Selectman Edward F. Mical Recording secretary: Mary Whalen 6:30 p.m. Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to go into non-public session per RSA 91-A; 3 II (c) matters if discussed in public would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person unless such person requests an open meeting. Selectman O’Connor 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. The board approved an abatement. Richard Brown (Fire Chief) met with the board to discuss the salary of the on call Emergency Medical Service position. After discussion with Mr. Brown, Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to adjust the pay rate to minimum wage for the on call Emergency Medical Service position, affective January 2002. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. The motion passed. Further discussion continued about salary and training. Selectman Mical made a motion for the Fire Department to be paid an hourly rate of $7.20 for the 2002 budget year. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman O’Connor made a motion to pay for the time of Fire Department personnel who go to training. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. The board discussed a home business that was brought to their attention. It was discussed that Article IV, Section P, of the Warner Zoning Ordinance states: No new Home Occupation may be conducted or Existing Home Occupation expanded without first obtaining a Use Permit from the Board of Selectmen. It was recommended by Selectman O’Connor to publish the ordinance in the New Warner Paper. The board discussed sending a letter regarding unregistered cars. The letter will be ready for approval at the next board meeting. Chairman Brayshaw went and reviewed the East Joppa Road upgrade project, and recommended that Selectman Mical and Public Works Director Allan Brown also review the work to make sure that the upgrade is to Town specification. The board will proceed with legal action toward the Fairfield Whiting barn. Chairman Brayshaw will contact Town Counsel. Selectman Mical distributed the revised meeting schedule and the proposed 2002 budget from the Budget Committee. Discussion followed. The listing of the Highway Block Grant was discussed. The board feels the grant should be listed separately and that the budget committee should not be rearranging the budget sheet. The Finance Director (Wendy Pinkham) reviewed the budget for year-end. Selectman O’Connor made a motion stating that all Town offices will be closed on the following dates, December 24, 25 and the 26th. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Town Report was discussed. The hours for the Transfer Station for the calendar year 2002 was reviewed by the board. Based on additional information, Selectman Mical made a motion to adjust James Ryan’s pay rate from $10.68 to $11.13, effective December 9, 2001. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Selectman Mical informed the board about the 2002 Merrimack County Budget Public Hearing that is scheduled for December 13, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the McDonnell Building in Concord NH. Selectman Mical informed the board that the Senior room at the C.A.P building will be used on Friday’s for speech therapy by the James House. He also stated that dance classes are currently being held on the third floor. The organizer of the dance classes will be contacted for liability insurance and rental arrangements. Selectman O’Connor discussed remaining vacation time at the Police Department with the board. The board discussed a recommendation to plant maple trees along Route 103 coming into Town, Route 103 is a State road and the recommendation would have to be forwarded to the State. The board supports the recommendation. Selectman Mical recommended that the department heads attend board meetings at the end of every month, starting in January 2002. Selectman Mical will write up a plan for the board to review. The board signed the following:
The board reviewed the December 4, 2001 work session minutes. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the December 4, 2001 work session minutes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the December 4, 2001 minutes with grammar changes. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed. 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
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