Chairman Michael J. Hayward, Sr. called the regular session of the Selectmen's meeting to order on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Town Office, located at 34 Dunbar Hill Road, Grantham, NH.

Chairman Michael J. Hayward, Sr.

Selectman William E. Hutchins

Selectmen's Secretary Sarah Barton

Dick Hocker, Chairman, Conservation Commission

Al Bryniarski

Alden "Chick" Pillsbury

Myron Cummings

Donna Roberson, Argus-Champion

• Building Permits - APPROVED

Palermo, James 151 Meadowbrook Road 227-9 Gazebo

Undercoffler, Jay 78 Anderson Pond Road 213-34 Deck

Lloyd, Carl 49 Hummingbird Hill 222-263 Garage

St. Peter, H. Bruce 90 New Aldrich Road 221-30 Garage

Bryan, Zachary 305 Route 10 South 233-77 Shed

Ferguson, Bruce 30 Hummingbird Hill 225-35 Screened Porch

• For Signature

Tax Collector Refund Request: Signed

Mascoma Bank Escrow Agent for David Roberts/115 New Aldrich Rd/221-15/$2083.32

Town Clerk 2002 Dog Warrant: Not Signed

Selectmen will not sign without a guarantee from Town Clerk that all dogs on list are alive and well. Return to Town Clerk for verification.

Payroll Manifest #2002-13 Signed

Payables Manifest #27 Signed

Municipal Bond Bank Forms: Signed

Certificate of Substantial Completion from CMA Engineers: Signed

Motion by Selectman Hayward to accept the minutes of the June 12, 2002 regular meeting as written: seconded by Selectman Hutchins. Approved

Dick Hocker, Chairman of the Conservation Commission wanted to update the Board of Selectmen as to the goings on. He announced that a public hearing would be held Monday, July 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grantham Town Hall to vote on the expenditure of Conservation funds as a donation toward the purchase of the Donas Reney property for the Society for the Protection of Forests. He told the Board that Carl Hanson has resigned his position, which left a position open. Merle Schotanus was present at their meeting and said that in his capacity as Moderator, he was able to swear in the new member, Pat Short. The Selectboard advised Hocker that they must first appoint Short, then the Town Clerk/Tax Collector may swear her in.

Myron Cummings and Alden "Chick" Pillsbury were present and wanted to know the status of the ballfield plans and why there has been such a long delay. They suggested gathering the four to five years of records together and going to Concord to visit the governor. They also suggested suing Jessemen and Associates for incomplete work. Chairman Hayward said that Town Counsel had already been consulted, and it was a dead issue. Pillsbury suggested that the board contact Ray Burton and ask him to help shake things up in Concord. Chairman Hayward and Selectman Hutchins agreed that they would try to contact Mr. Burton. Pillsbury and Cummings volunteered to go to Concord if it was necessary. Chairman Hayward said that he would get in touch with Dan Nash for an update and get back to both Cummings and Pillsbury. In closing, Pillsbury asked why the town does not accept the offer of Bob McNeil at Grantham Indoor for the use of his fields.

Landfill Closure Update: Chairman Hayward reports that the landfill closure in 98% complete. United Construction hopes to have it totally finished by July 31, 2002. He commended both CMA Engineers and United Construction for an excellent job. There was zero impact to the town and they should be proud of the work they accomplished.

There being no further business, Chairman Hayward made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Selectmen Hutchins. Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. at the Town Office.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sarah R. Barton, Admin. Asst.