Meeting opened at 6:04 p.m.

In attendance: Selectman Richard A. Cook and Selectman David E. Hartman

Town Administrator, Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present:

Barbara Annis – Planning Board

Wendy Pinkham – Finance Director

Barbara Annis met with the Board and presented a letter of resignation that was submitted by Lynn Perkins who is a full member of the Planning Board. Mrs. Annis recommended to the Board the Phil Reeder be appointed to fill the remainder of the term (2007). Mr. Reeder sat on the Planning Board prior to Mr. Perkins and is familiar with the process. The Selectmen will discuss the request as a full Board this evening. Mrs. Annis spoke about the Planning Board work sessions and has learned that the work sessions fall under the criteria of a "Public Meeting" (agenda, noticed, public in-put recognized etc.). The scheduled work sessions from this point on will be conducted as a public meeting. The Selectmen recommend opportunity for full participation of the public that attends. The proposed zoning changes were discussed particularly the driveway regulations. Selectman Cook commented that within the Master Plan it states that housing development would be kept within 500 feet from the road. From reading meeting minutes of the last Planning Board meeting Selectman Cook felt that the Board did not want to acknowledge this and hopes that the Planning Board continues to use the Master Plan as a guidance tool.

The Selectmen Mentioned that they still have not met to discuss whether or not further action is needed with regard to the discussion with Paul Fouliard on December 13, 2005.

The Assessing Clerk sought guidance from the Board regarding a piece of property located on a Class VI road. Prospective buyers for the piece of land will be notified that the Town of Warner has a policy stating that a building permit will be issued only after the Class VI road has been upgraded to Class V specifications.

The TA will clarify what can and cannot be encumbered.

The Selectmen have begun review of the revised personnel policy.

The Selectmen and the TA discussed the bucket system (accumulated earned time), the TA is in favor of the system with first clarifying the parameters. The TA also recommends creating a capital reserve for the employees that are eligible for retirement. The Selectmen asked the TA to create a chart indicating each employee’s accumulated earned time that would fall within the bucket system.

The TA and the Board discussed the pros and cons of the TA holding Department Head meetings without the Selectmen present.

The TA, Finance Director and the Board reviewed the proposed 2006 budget.

$4,000.00 will be deducted from the Highway Department full-time labor and added to the part-time labor.

Selectman Hartman recommends decreasing the Capital Outlay by $30,000.00 from Fire Department Building Renovation, $50,000.00 from Highway Capital Equipment and $100,000.00 from the Highway Road Construction Fund. Bonding of road projects was discussed.

The TA will verify the purchase of a new truck for the Highway Department, there is enough money in the Capital Reserve for the purchase of this truck. The Selectmen verified that they have the authority to expend.

The Selectmen agreed to encumber the proposed amount ($7,200.00) submitted by Capital Well for the installation of a well at Riverside Park.

Mr. Tobias Nickerson met with the Selectmen to clarify his standing with a storage container permit that has expired. Mr. Nickerson was informed that as the property owner the Town would solely deal with him.

Motion to adjourn 12:35 p.m.

Board of Selectmen

Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman
David E. Hartman
Richard A. Cook