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Tues TOWN OF ARTICLE 1 To choose Town Officers for the ensuing year. For Selectman for Three Years
David Karrick
[ 308 ] For Budget Committee for Three Years Jeanne
E. Hand
[223 ] Marc
Violette
[305 ] For Almoner of Foster & Currier Funds for Two Years
Jere Henley
[323 ] For Almoner of Foster & Currier Funds for Three Years
Penny Sue Courser
[329 ] For Trustee of Pillsbury Free Library for Three Years
Nancy E. Cogswell
[310 ] Jeanne
E. Hand
[249 ] Lynn C.
Perkins
[321 ] For for Four Years
Allison P. Mock
[319 ] For Trustee of Town Cemeteries for Three Years
Kenneth W. Cogswell
[324 ] For Trustee of Trust Fund for Three Years
WRITE-In winner
John Warner
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The
following Zoning Ordinance Amendments are the condensed versions of the
full zoning changes that are being proposed and recommended by the
Warner Planning Board. The
complete version is available at the Planning Board Office, the
Selectmen’s Office, and will be available at the polls on ARTICLE 2
YES [224]
NO [132] Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the
Planning Board to Amend the Town of Warner Zoning Ordinance Article II -
Districts, by revising the “official zoning map” to change land on
Warner Tax Map 3, lots 48, 51-2-1, 51-2, 51-1, 58, and 84-10A, or
portions thereof, from Open Conservation District OC-1 to Commercial
District C-1?
REASONING: Warner
land currently zoned C-1 is approximately 730 acres, or 2.1% of Warner’s total area of
approximately 35,500 acres. This Amendment will change approximately 70
acres in the Davisville area north of Route #103 East, from OC-1 to C-1
to provide more opportunity for future Commercial
development. The majority of the land affected is currently
a gravel pit or permitted for a gravel pit. Adjacent lot #59 will remain
as OC-1 as a buffer to the ARTICLE 3
YES [ 257]
NO [99 ] Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the
Planning Board to amend the Town of Warner Zoning Ordinance
Article XII -Sign Regulations, paragraph A.5 to have temporary signs
regulated by the Board of Selectmen? REASONING: The Selectmen’s Office has requested that
temporary sign regulations be administered by their office instead of by
the Planning Board. This should help streamline the permitting and
control of temporary signs. ARTICLE 4
YES [200]
NO [158] Are
you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3 as proposed by the
Planning Board to amend the Town of Warner Zoning Ordinance Article XI -
Commercial District C-1, paragraph “F” to allow Retail and Service
buildings to have a maximum gross floor area of 40,000 square feet. In
addition, if certain separation, setback, share drives, cross lot
traffic, landscaped green open space, and building design criteria are
met, then multiple buildings each with a maximum gross floor area of
40,000 square feet shall be allowed on one lot. New and existing
building’s maximum gross floor area shall be allowed to increase an
additional 20,000 square feet if similar criteria are met and a Zoning
Board of Adjustment Special Exception is obtained? REASONING: Currently the maximum gross floor area of a Retail
or Service use building is 20,000 square feet, with multiple buildings
allowed on a lot up to a total gross floor area of 40,000 square feet.
This amendment is designed to be less restrictive while also providing
opportunity for new and additional business to locate in Warner.
Proposed revisions are based on the Planning Board’s research in other
towns for typical moderate sized buildings for Retail and Services uses.
For clarification; uses other than Retail and Services listed in Table 1
– Use Regulations are not currently restricted under this
maximum gross floor area paragraph. “Gross floor Area means the sum
the horizontal area of the floor or floors of a building as measured
from the exterior walls ……..” as defined in the Zoning Ordinance. ARTICLE 5
YES [229]
NO [133] Are
you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4 as proposed by the
Planning Board to Amend
the Town of Warner Zoning Ordinance Article REASONING: Land owners have been penalized for subdividing one additional lot that would not have been classified as a major subdivision if they had done the subdivision in one single step. ie, subdividing into three (3) lots whether done on a single date or on two dates should be recognized as the same classification of subdivision. ARTICLE 6
YES [322]
NO [38] Are
you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the
Planning Board to amend
the Town of Warner Zoning Ordinance Table 1 -
USE REGULATIONS, section titled “Agricultural”, by
allowing a temporary greenhouse or stand for 6 months of the year? REASONING:
The existing wording limits temporary greenhouses and stands
operation to only 3 months per year. In recent years some farms have
become more diversified and have utilized technology to lengthen their
seasons. Year-round greenhouses and stands also indicated on Table 1 are
not affected by this proposed amendment. ADJOURN TO ARTICLE 7
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $ 2,884,582.00 (Two
Million Eight Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Two
Dollars) as a 2011 Operating Budget?
This amount does not include amounts from any other warrant
articles. (Recommended by
the Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 8
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $16,000.00 (Sixteen
Thousand Dollars) to add to the already established Police Department
Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund? (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen;
Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 9
Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $225,000.00 (Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars) to be added to the already established Highway Road Construction Capital Reserve Fund? Of that sum $100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) will come from the General Fund Balance with $125,000.00 (One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars) being raised from taxation. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget Committee) Motion to Amend Article 9 by Edward Mical: Amend Article 9 as written by adding the following after the word, “taxation”: Prior to any expenditure of funds, the authorized agent, the Board of Selectmen shall hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to fully explain what the money will be used for. Additionally, all funds expended shall be included in a report that is available for the public and included in the next year’s Town Report. This amendment shall remain in force until rescinded by the legislative body. Seconded. Discussion. Motion to Move the Question on the Amendment. Seconded. Voice Vote on the Amendment. Majority in Favor. Amendment Passed. Voice Vote on Article 9 as Amended. PASSED
Shall the Town raise
and appropriate the sum of $225,000.00 (Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars) to be added to the already established Highway Road
Construction Capital Reserve Fund?
Of that sum $100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) will come
from the General Fund Balance with $125,000.00 (One Hundred Twenty Five
Thousand Dollars) being raised from taxation. Prior to any expenditure
of funds, the authorized agent, the Board of Selectmen shall hold a duly
noticed Public Hearing to fully explain what the money will be used for.
Additionally, all funds expended shall be included in a report
that is available for the public and included in the next year’s Town
Report. This amendment shall
remain in force until rescinded by the legislative body. ARTICLE 10
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 (Fifty
Thousand Dollars) to be added to the already established Highway
Equipment Capital Reserve Fund? (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen;
Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 11
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 (Fifteen
Thousand Dollars) to be added to the already established Property
Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund? (Recommended by the Board of
Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 12
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000.00 (Thirty
Thousand Dollars) to be added to the already established Fire/Rescue
Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund and to name the Board of Selectmen as
Agents to expend? (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen; Recommended by
the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 13
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand
Dollars) to be added to the already established Transfer Station
Acquisition & Improvement Capital Reserve Fund? (Recommended by the
Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 14
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 (Fifty
Thousand Dollars) to be added to the already established Bridge
Replacement & Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund? (Recommended by the
Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 15
PASSED Shall the Town establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of
Transfer Station Equipment and to raise and appropriate the amount of
$13,000.00 (Thirteen Thousand Dollars) to be placed in that account with
the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend?
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget
Committee) ARTICLE 16
PASSED Shall the Town establish an Expendable Trust Fund for the purpose of
upgrading and purchasing radios and pagers for Town departments and to
raise and appropriate the amount of $15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand
Dollars) to be placed in that fund with the Board of Selectmen as agents
to expend? (Recommended by
the Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget Committee) ARTICLE 17
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the non-lapsing amount of $6,000.00
(Six Thousand Dollars) for the purpose of purchasing a new mower for
Parks and Recreation. This
article will be non-lapsing until ARTICLE 18
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 (Twenty
Thousand Dollars) to be added to the already established ARTICLE 19
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the non-lapsing amount of
$88,600.00 (Eighty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars) for the purpose
of constructing additional sidewalks under the Safe Routes to School
Program. Of that amount,
$88,600.00 (Eighty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars) will be coming
from the money awarded to the Town of ARTICLE 20
PASSED Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $24,186.00 (Twenty Four
Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six Dollars) for the purpose of Library
Operations. Of that sum, $24,186.00 (Twenty Four Thousand One
Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and Nineteen Cents) to come one or more of
the following funds: Lloyd and Annie Cogswell Fund, General Operating
Account, Eleanor Cutting Fund and the Mary Martin Children’s Fund? .
(Recommended by the Board of Selectmen; Recommended by the Budget
Committee) ARTICLE 21
PASSED Shall the Town vote to discontinue completely and absolutely and return
to the abutters a section of the former location of the Roby-Sutton
highway so called namely the following described portion: beginning at a
point between Lots 29 and 30 (lot 29 was merged with lot 30 in 2009) on
tax map #17 off of East Roby Road and proceeding generally in a
northerly direction approximately one hundred and fifty feet (150’) to
the old bridge abutment (this section of the Roby-Sutton road was closed
in approximately 1936 when Rte. 103 was relocated to its present
location)? ARTICLE 22
To transact any other
business that may legally come before the meeting.
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