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Warner Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 29, 2008 Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. In Attendance:
Selectman Richard A. Cook - Chairman Selectman
David E. Hartman Selectman
David Karrick Jr. Laura
Buono – Town Administrator Absent:
None Others Present: Norm Carlson - Magtech JD Colcord - Magtech Charles Thoits – Magtech Martha Mical Michael McChesney – Sign Permit 1. Norman Carlson - Magtech Chairman Cook received a telephone call
from Mr. Carlson on April 25th asking what the process is to
add on to an existing structure at the business location.
Because Magtech is a commercial operation, the process begins
with the Planning Board who will determine if a Site Plan Review is
needed. JD Colcord asked if
the Selectmen would grant a waiver for a temporary structure, Magtech
has 30 employees, the company has acquired a large contract that
requires new machinery as well as additional space.
At this time the Selectmen only have the authority to approve a
permit for a temporary storage container.
Mr. Thoits said the storage containers are too small to house the
machine, he recommends a 16 x 22 storage shed.
Ms. Buono recommends the Selectmen give authorization for the
storage shed based on a temporary structure contingent upon application
for Site Plan Review as well as establishing a date for removal.
Selectman Hartman is in favor of granting a waiver for a
temporary structure that seems to be essential for a business to expand,
but strongly recommends following through with the Planning Board
process. Chairman Cook
recommended to Mr. Carlson to ask the Planning Board to waive the Site
Plan Review process because the planned expansion is very minimal.
Selectman Karrick moved to grant a waiver to erect a temporary storage container 16 x 22
at the current Magtech site contingent upon application/waiver for Site
Plan Review by July 1, 2008. Once
the approval or waiver is granted or denied the container will be
removed. Selectman Hartman seconded the motion; all were in favor,
the motion passed. Magtech
will need to process a container permit for the storage container that
is currently on the site. 2. Michael McChesney – Sign Permit Mr. McChesney applied for a “Sign
Permit” that will be used for temporary events such as the Fall
Foliage Festival. Events would be advertised a week to a
month before and during an event. After
reviewing the regulations the Selectmen determined that Mr. McChesney
falls within the regulations including the existing sign.
Selectman Hartman moved to
approve a 2x4 interchangeable permanent sign mounted on a 4x4x10’ high
post to be located at Map 30 Lot 32.
Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the
motion passed. 3. Administrator’s Report Budget Process – At their on April 28th, the Budget
Committee made the decision to conduct the 2009 Budget Process the same
as the 2008 process. Meetings
will be held at 6:00 p.m. versus 7:00 p.m. with the exception of any
public hearings which will be held at 7:00.
Marc Violette is the Chairman and John Warner is the Vice Chair,
both will meet with Ms. Buono to begin creating a meeting schedule.
Poverty Plains Road Property – Sealed bids are due by noon
tomorrow on the Poverty Plains Road property.
To date we have received three bids.
Ms. Buono asked if the Board would like her to open the bids and
provide copies to each, so that they can be discussed at the May 13th
or does the Board prefer to open the bids at the meeting of the 13th?
The Board directed Ms. Buono to open the bids. Meeting Policy – Ms. Buono provided a draft meeting policy
for the Board’s review. It’s
short and simple and in need of the Board’s input.
Mary Whalen is waiting on one program (Dan Watts is supplying)
which converts the audio files to a MP3 file, once she has that; we’re
ready to post on the website. Deeding – The Tax Collector will be meeting with the
Selectmen on May 13th to discuss properties which have not
paid their taxes and the Selectmen will have to make decision on
deeding. Inventory Forms – Martha Mical reported that there were
approximately 360 Inventory Forms which were not sent in on time and
which will be assessed a penalty. Notices
will be sent out to individuals prior to being billed a penalty.
Chairman Cook asked when is the deadline to decide to implement
the inventory forms for another year because there is now an internal
Building Permit process. Ms.
Mical said the deadline is August, she also said from the inventory
forms 42 properties were picked up none of which had a building permit.
Ms. Buono recommends one more year for the inventory forms,
during which the Selectmen’s office can continue promoting the
requirements for interior building permits.
Ms. Buono noted that the life safety issues are the main concern.
4. Manifest Selectman Hartman made a motion
to authorize the Selectmen to sign the manifest and order the Treasurer
to sign payroll checks numbered 41422-41464 dated 04/21/08 in the amount
of $39,960.34 and accounts payable checks numbered 41465-41502 dated
04/24/08 & 04/28/08 totaling $51,924.78.
Selectman Karrick seconded the motion; all were in favor, the
motion passed. 5. General Business Selectman Hartman asked the Board to
authorize his attendance to a two day NRRA seminar at the Radisson
located Nashua NH. The
total cost is $260, the Board granted approval. Chairman Cook asked to have the Director
of Public Works attend the next Selectmen’s meeting to discuss budget
issues. Martha Mical asked if the Class VI roads
are still posted and what is the end date, she also asked if the Class V
roads are still posted. Chairman Cook advised Ms. Mical to contact the Director of
Public Works. Chairman Cook asked about the status on
the Transfer Station lease. Selectman
Hartman explained a local realtor has reviewed the States appraisal and
agrees that the appraisal is high.
Ms. Buono is working with the realtor to put something in writing
about the comparables the State used.
Selectman Hartman placed a phone call to Christine Hamm for
advice on the next step to approach the legislative committee that will
be reviewing a proposal from the Department of Transportation.
6. Meeting Minutes Selectman Hartman moved
to approve the April 8, 2008 meeting minutes as corrected.
Selectman Karrick seconded the motion. Selectman Hartman does not feel the motion should include
“as corrected” when submitted corrections are of grammar substance
not the intent. All were in
favor, the motion passed. Selectman Hartman moved
to approve the April 23, 2008 meeting minutes.
Selectman Karrick seconded the motion.
All were in favor, the motion passed. Motion to adjourn at 7:11 p.m.
Board of Selectmen Richard A. Cook – Chairman Respectfully submitted, Mary Whalen Recording Secretary
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