Meeting opened at 8:30 a.m.

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

Town Administrator Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present:

Paul Fouliard – Transfer Station

The meeting focused on the final review of a hazardous material policy created by the TA. A policy from Goffstown was used as a reference along with a list of household hazardous material. The TA also created a list based on information supplied by the Environmental Protection Agency. The list was reviewed and appropriate changes were agreed upon.

Chairman Hartman proposed holding the hazardous waste collection on the first Saturday of every month. Chairman Hartman noted that the policy from Goffstown has an extensive amount of detail on how to operate and control the hazardous material operations; Warner’s proposed policy does not. The TA agreed, and asked the Board what they would like to add to the policy. The TA explained that Goffstown employs a chemist who probably assisted in creating their policy. The Town of Warner needs a basic plan that covers everything that DES wants covered without being elaborate. DES may still recommend an annual household hazardous waste day.

Chairman Hartman asked about accumulation. Paul said the Transfer Station can accumulate up to 2200 lbs. without a permit, with no time limit. Paul explained that the station has a hazard waste designation number, but does not need a special permit as long as the accumulation stays under 2200 lbs. Paul needs to provide a storage capacity amount for the secured area. Paul recommended under 2000 lbs. Removing the material once a year is recommended; also, Paul recommends initiating a fee; there was a substantial positive effect when fees were initiated for the paint.

For an emergency response plan the policy will refer to the Warner’s Emergency Operation Plan. Ed Mical (stopped in during the work session) explained that as part of the hazmat annex it is required by OSHA; any person responding to a hazmat response must be trained to the OSHA standard (per EPA regulations).

No commercial material will be accepted. The work session continued to review the policy making appropriate changes. It was agreed, whoever handles the material will need training, and currently Paul is the only one certified. Fee’s were established and will be enforced by the receiving attendant. The TA will make the recommended changes; the Selectmen will review the final draft which will then be forwarded to DES for approval.

Motion to adjourn 10:30 a.m.

Board of Selectmen

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