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.

Brian Patsfield met with the Selectmen to inform them that Mr. Azmy’s appraisal card is not correct in Webster. The Town of Webster assessed the commercial building as a barn. For the record, Selectman Brayshaw reiterated that during this budget process a dollar amount should be considered to survey the Class VI road portion that is in Warner. Mr. Azmy joined the meeting at this time. Selectman Brayshaw explained to Mr. Azmy that a survey needs to be completed in order to settle the Class VI road location. Chairman Mical will contact the company that reestablished the Warner/Webster bound (Mr. Tony Laramine). Selectman Brayshaw explained to Mr. Azmy that the Planning Board is trying to show what the State is requiring (during the site-visit on December 13, 2003), it was not a site-plan review.

The Selectmen discussed the Naughton property and the on-going complaints regarding the parking of commercial vehicles. Mr. Naughton did not show up for a scheduled appointment that was set for December 9, 2003. The Selectmen will monitor the commercial vehicles for two weeks and then readdress the issue. A letter will be sent to the property owner that the vehicles are parked on.

The Selectmen reviewed Town Counsel’s response concerning the Hopkinton/Webster landfill. The Town of Hopkinton is asking for a reimbursement totaling $17,000.00 based on the original agreement for charges incurred from a land purchase next to the landfill. The Selectmen would like to meet with Town Counsel to further discuss the response.

A local realtor has inquired to the Board of Selectmen about a Class V seasonal road and what it would take to change the road to a Class V. Chairman Mical recommended meeting with the Director of Public Works on December 23, 2003 for clarification.

The Selectmen reviewed a bid for a security system for Riverside Park. Parks & Recreation forwarded the information for the Board to concur along with an approval to spend money from the Parks & Recreation budget to purchase the security system. Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve an expenditure of $4,162.92 from the Parks & Recreation budget for the security cameras for Riverwalk of which $2,500.00 is from encumbered funds. Chairman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Selectmen reviewed their end of the year budget for 2003. One more pay period is left along with monthly billing. The solid waste final billing totals $11,000.00.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to approve the meeting minutes dated November 25, 2003. Selectman Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Town offices will be closed at noontime on December 24 & 31^st, 2003. Departments will be notified.

The second Public Hearing for the Wage Study Committee is scheduled for January 6, 2004.

The Selectmen reviewed a list of remaining vacation time.

The Selectmen signed the following:

Intent-to-cut

Elderly tax deferral

Letter to the Town accountant allowing the release of information for the Town audit.

Barbara Annis asked the Board if they discussed a letter from Central NH regarding a memorandum of understanding in reference to access management at Exit 9. Barbara Annis will schedule a meeting sometime in January, between Central NH, Department of Transportation, Planning Board reps and Selectmen. The Planning Board will be proposing to increase the OR-1 district and reduce the R3 district out in the Minks. Also the Planning Board is proposing to change the penalty clause in zoning; the present verbiage will be deleted. The new verbiage will explain new fines, conviction, and the recovery of monies and attorney fees. For the record Selectman Brayshaw asked if it is the parcel size or the area itself that will be increased in the OR-1 district. Barbara Annis explained that the area would increase. Mrs. Annis inquired if the Board has been considering a replacement for John Wallace (Zoning Board rep to the Planning Board).

Motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Edward F. Mical – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Allen C. Brown