The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Constance Jones. Present were: William E. Hutchins, Selectman; Harold Haddock, Jr., Selectman; and Tina Stearns, Town Administrator. The meeting was held in the Town Office on 34 Dunbar Hill Road.

For Approval / Signature – Approved

Motion made by Selectman Haddock to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 23, 2003; motion seconded by Selectman Hutchins. The Board voted unanimously to approve.

Noel Eastman – Nodagor Corp.: Mr. Eastman requested that the Fire Chief review the turnaround on the constructed road off Route 114 to see that it meets the specifications. The road name is Woodlands Road.

Reverse 911: ECA General Manager Ken Ryder and Fire Chief Bob Seavey were present. Mr. Ryder stated that following an unsuccessful emergency notification test he began researching a way to notify all the Eastman residents in the event of an emergency. The result is a computer-based telephone system maintained by Database Systems & ECA which works to alert/inform people via telephone. The initial package can maintain 2,000 numbers and ECA only requires the use of 1,200 numbers. Mr. Ryder suggested the remaining number be utilized for Grantham residents outside of the Eastman Community. There will be no initial cost to the Town of Grantham – the only cost would be if the system were to be utilized in an emergency.

The system can notify the 2,000 numbers in approximately 40-45 minutes. There would be very limited access to this system and would be used strictly for emergency purposes.

Chief Seavey feels this would be beneficial to the Town of Grantham and would allow emergency information to be dispatched in an accurate and fast manner.

Selectman Haddock questioned if additional phone lines into a residence would also be called and are they part of the E-911 database. Administrator Stearns will contact E-911 to find the answer.

Chairman Jones asked if Police Chief Russell Lary has been informed of this software. Mr. Ryder responded he has not spoken with Chief Lary but will.

Chief Seavey showed an item that New London is distributing to assist the emergency management. It is an informational wheel – turn the wheel to the emergency and it gives an outline of where to go and what to do. The cost of these aids is approx. $3 each and Chief Seavey will put it in the budget for next year.

Health Officer Resignation: Dr. Kenneth Kerwin submitted his resignation as Health Officer. Dr. Kerwin has served the Town of Grantham for 10 years. Selectman Haddock made the motion to accept Dr. Kerwin’s resignation as Health Officer and to appoint Dr. David Frucht to the position; seconded by Selectman Hutchins. Unanimously approved.

Leavitt Road Logging: The Sturm Ruger Co., Inc. logging operation will be starting up again and accessing through the gated area by the Exit 14 bicycle route. The logger asked the question if the Selectmen would consider "giving up" ownership of the road surrounding the Sturm Ruger property. There are issues with vehicles traveling the roads and creating havoc for the logging operation. There is not an issue with snowmobiles or ATVs. If the road were given up Sturm Ruger would be able to put a locked gate to prevent access by vehicles.

Proposed Cell Tower – Route 10 North: Notification has been received regarding a proposed cell tower in the northern part of Grantham (overlay district). No formal application has been submitted to the Zoning Board.

Police: Monthly Report for July was reviewed. Town has received federal funding to participate in a Highway Safety Project entitled "Grantham DWI Saturation Patrols" of which Officer Jenkins will participate.

Town Administrator:

Treasurer: Report was distributed for the fiscal year ending 6/30/03.

Building Inspector: The Board of Selectmen tabled the issue to the September 10^th meeting and requested that Administrator Stearns draft a job description.

Municipal Building Committee: The Committee has been meeting on a weekly basis and will be attending the September 10^th Selectmen Meeting to give a presentation of what has been accomplished thus far. This will give the residents an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns with regard to the municipal complex.

Generator Purchase: LaValley Building Supply has contacted Bob Osgood with regard to the purchase of a generator and has submitted a lower price than Home Depot. It was discussed that the generator be purchased and mounted on a trailer to allow it to be a mobile unit to allow it to be utilized where it’s needed.

Septage Disposal Issue – Municipal Responsibility: NHDES Representative Pat Hannon touched base with Administrator Stearns as to where the town was headed with being in compliance with allowing the residents a place to dispose of their septage. Administrator Stearns suggested the Board continue to research the possibilities and see which would be the most cost effective way for the taxpayers of Grantham.

There being no further business, Selectman Haddock moved to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Hutchins; the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. There will be a regular Selectmen’s Meeting on Wednesday, August 27^th at 3:30 p.m. at the Town Office.

Respectfully submitted,