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7:00 PM Members present: Ed Mical, David Karrick, Jeanne Hand, Martha Bodnarik, Barbara Annis and Peter Wyman Member absent: Laura Buono Recorder: Jean Lightfoot The meeting started at Mr. Mical said the focus tonight is to do
a final review of the latest revision to the CIP Plan dated Mr. Mical asked the members to review the
minutes previously provided for May 21, June 18, August 19 and August
20. Mr. Karrick MOVED the Mr. Mical suggested that the committee go
through each department and then return to the front portion of the
report. There was a
discussion about the order of the different sections in the beginning.
Ms. Annis suggested that the CIP Subcommittee sections should be
together and the Planning Board section be after those. There
was a discussion about the Projects Overview and where it should be
placed in the report. It was
suggested that the Projects Overview be placed at the end of the report. Board of Selectmen Assessing – Revaluation Capital
Reserve Fund This item was corrected in the report and
on the spreadsheet to $50,000 as requested and then a line added that
the CIP Subcommittee Recommends $40,000.
Mr. Mical said that it is up to the Subcommittee to make
recommendations and the Planning Board may change things if they want. Town Hall Roof There was a short discussion about if
there is a $6,600 balance left in the Capital Reserve for the roof, why
the request is not for $47,000, instead of $54,000.
It was agreed to recommend that the Capital Reserve Fund of
$6,600 be used to reduce the amount to be raised by taxation. There were no further changes or additions
to the Board of Selectmen section. Warner Police Department There was a short discussion about how the
regular funding of the Capital Reserve Fund for the police vehicles will
work. There was no change or
addition to this item. Warner Fire Department New Station, Pumper, Dry Hydrants There was a short discussion about the
grant applications. It was
agreed to put in a CIP Subcommittee comment for each item that there was
a grant applied for. Mr. Mical said that there had been a
discussion about changing this to 2010.
It was noted that there is a Capital Reserve Fund of about
$205,000 available and it was agreed to put a comment recommending
utilizing that account for the land purchase.
It was agreed to recommend the project year be 2010 since Mr.
Karrick understands that there is some land being looked at and
considered right now for this purpose.
Mr. Mical said that any grants available are not useable for
purchasing the land. Install Standby Generator at Fire
Station Mr. Mical said that there was also a
comment about grants for this item.
It was agreed to add a CIP Subcommittee recommendation that
grants are available from the State and that grants be utilized to
offset the cost of this project. They
also changed the word Shelter to EOC at the end of the paragraph. Warner Highway Department Construction Fund There was no change or additions to this
item, however, it was agreed to add a CIP Subcommittee recommendation
that the town continue to add to the Capital Reserve Fund for Road
Construction. Bridges It was agreed to recommend that the State
Bridge Aid continue to be utilized to assist in the repairs.
There was a discussion about other sources of funding for the
assistance in bridge repair. Equipment It was agreed to recommend that there continue to be additions to the Capital Reserve Fund for Highway Equipment. There was a short discussion about what there isn’t more placed in reserve because of the additional items listed that do not qualify for the Capital Improvements Program on their own. It was agreed that by funding the Capital Reserve Fund every year, the cost of the equipment is spread out and balanced in each year, rather than having large purchases that must be funded every few years. There was a typo noted in the table. Emergency Management Capital Reserve Fund for It was agreed to place a recommendation
that a Capital Reserve Fund be established to do a study.
In addition, it will be noted that this project has been in the
Master Plan for 10 years. Update Hazard Mitigation Plan It was agreed to note that State grants
may be available to help offset this item. Install Standby Generator at Town Hall It was agreed to note that State grants
may be available to help offset this item. Transfer Station Construction of Loading/rolloff Dock
Structures, Expansion of Parking Area, and Reconfiguration of Traffic
Flow It was noted that someone needs to contact
Rick Davies of the Transfer Station Facility Committee to get the cost
estimate for this construction. Parks and Recreation Replace Mower or Add Additional Mower to Be Used in Maintenance of
The Subcommittee members felt that this was a large amount of money
for the mower and thought that it would be more cost effective to use a
smaller mower and cover the extra time that is required.
Mr. Wyman explained that as he looked at it with his knowledge
and experience, he would not purchase a mower at that cost for the
purpose for which it is intended. He said that he looks at what it would
save him to buy a piece of equipment.
He said if the cost is paid back in 4 years or more, he does not
buy it. And, he added, he
does not see how this will be paid back in less than 4 years by the
potential savings. Ms.
Bodnarik said that the only thing she recalled that was said about the
mower was that it had a really good turning radius to get into the tight
corners. Mr. Mical said that
he does know that it will do hills which the other one will not.
A vote was taken on whether to recommend or not.
The Subcommittee voted to not recommend this project because they
question the cost effectiveness of it. Pillsbury Free Library There was a discussion about the Library and there were no changes or
additions suggested. Warner Conservation
Commission Land Conservation There was a long discussion about this request and there were no
changes or additions to what is currently written.
It was agreed that it would not be recommended this year.
It was commented that they also get the Current Use Change Taxes,
as well. Planning Board Add to Capital Reserve Fund for Exit 9/Intervale Area Traffic
Control Improvements There was a discussion about the need to demonstrate to the State
that there is money being set aside so that State funding may be sought.
It was agreed to add a comment that it is a worthwhile project.
In addition, it was agreed to recommend adding to the Capital
Reserve Fund to show good faith for State assistance in the future. Warner Village Water
District There was a discussion about what types of grants might be available
and it was agreed to place a recommendation after each item that the CIP
Subcommittee recommends that the District seek grants to help offset the
costs. Mr. Mical reported that they have put in writing that they have no
formal request for a long term project.
He said that they said they do intend on relocating their offices
and they are not asking for any additional funding beyond what was
funded last year. The
Subcommittee agreed that no other items needed to be added to the CIP Subcommittee Report Mr. Mical rewrote a portion of this part of the report.
He handed the re-written portion to the members and they reviewed
it and commented on it. He
commented that because of his meetings with the Budget Committee and
Selectmen, he had decided to add the graphs and charts to the report.
He said that he hopes in future years to perhaps include some
things that other towns include in their CIP reports.
There was a discussion about borrowing money vs. funding.
Mr. Mical agreed to make the changes that were suggested to
remove the idea of borrowing money.
Ms. Annis commented that the infrastructure is deteriorating at a
rapid rate. She said she
would like to see some comment in the report about that.
There was some discussion about how things should be prioritized. Mr. Mical said he would re-work the order of the different sections
that are currently at the front of the report.
He asked each member to review the minutes from the August
meetings and submit an e-mail to him or the Planning Board (planning@warner.nh.us)
as to whether they have approve or have any changes. Mr. Wyman MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.
Mr. Karrick seconded. The
motion was PASSED unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at
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