In the absence of Chairman William Hutchins, Selectman Michael J. Hayward, Sr. called the regular session of the Selectmen’s meeting to order on Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Grantham Town Offices, located at 34 Dunbar Hill Road, Grantham, NH.

Selectman Michael J. Hayward, Sr.

Chairman William Hutchins

Selectman Constance Jones

Town Administrator Tina Stearns

• Accounts Payable Manifest #15 - Approved
• Payroll Manifest #2002-2 - Approved
• Building Permits - Approved
• Li, Shaoping & Huiying – M222 L270 – 18 Barn Owl Overlook – Residence
• Neal, Patricia – M225 L173 – 27 Troon Drive – Residence
• Schreiber, David & Barbara – M225 L67 – 17 Wedgewood Drive – Residence
• Sullivan, Walter & Comerford, Anita – M225 L145 – 2 Moose Run – Residence
• Wells-Bogue, Gary & Patricia – M237 L19 – 41 Sherman Drive – Covered Deck
• Woolrich, Robert – M225 L166 – 26 Troon Drive – Garage w/ Living Space
• For Signature - Approved
• Cartographics 2002 Maintenance Contract
• Intent to Cut:
• Gosselin, Paul R. & Candace L. – M216 L6 – Silo Lane (Supplemental)

Selectman Jones made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 9, 2002 regular meeting; seconded by Selectman Hayward. Unanimously approved.

Harold Haddock, ECA Board of Directors & Ken Ryder, General Manager – Harold introduced Ken to the Board of Selectmen. Ken stated that he had previously held meetings with Town Administrator Tina Stearns and Police Chief Russell Lary. He was settling into the job and looking forward to working with the town on several issues.

Al Bryniarski – Al requested the date that Town Meeting will be held and was informed that it will be on Tuesday, March 12^th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Gymnasium. Voting for town officers and zoning amendments will be on the same date. He was also informed that the Budget & Bond Hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 13^th in the Municipal Gymnasium.

Letter Regarding Police Department – A letter was received from resident Theresa Helie regarding the need for an officer on January 17^th at 8:25 a.m. and there was no officer on duty. A call was placed to Newport Dispatch and Mrs. Helie was told that Chief Lary would meet her at the station. Mrs. Helie waited until 9:20 a.m. when Chief Lary arrived at the Police Station. (Letter attached)

Dunbar Free Library Structure Problems – An e-mail was received from Trustee Dudley Smith regarding cracks that have appeared on the inner wall of the Library. His question was whether this is a Library expense or Town expense. Selectmen Hayward and Jones agreed that the money appropriated for the repairs should fall under the Library’s budget.

School Lease Agreement – The Selectmen reviewed the current lease agreement and made some minor changes which will need to be approved by Chairman Hutchins and then forwarded to the School Board for their input.

Library Building Fund Money Owed to the Town – The money has been received from the Library Building Fund reimbursing the Town for expenses that came out of the operating budget.

2002/03 Budget – Administrator Stearns presented the 2002/03 Budget to the Selectmen for them to review and a meeting was set for Friday, February 1^st at 10:00 a.m. to discuss budget and warrant articles.

2002 Warrant Articles – Administrator Stearns informed the Board that she will have a draft of the 2002 Warrant Articles for the to review by Monday, January 28^th and these will be discussed at the February 1^st meeting.

Transfer Station – The Transfer Station is running smooth and the traffic situation is much better to handle with the larger yard. There was an issue with items freezing in the recycling building and it was agreed that a heater needs to be installed as soon as possible.

Treasurer – December 2001 Treasurer’s Report was received.

There being no further business, Selectman Jones made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Selectman Hayward. Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Tina M. Stearns, Town Administrator