Chairman Brayshaw opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Selectman O’Connor and Selectman Mical was present, along with members of the public. The recording secretary is Mary Whalen.

First appointment is with Mr. Marlon Baese and Mr. Torbjorn Bjork. Mr. Bjork is interested in Mr. Baese's property (Jacob’s Ladder), and opening a home business as well as the Bed and Breakfast. Mr. Bjork spoke with the Selectmen via conference call from Arizona. The Selectmen referred Mr. Bjork to the Planning Board for a variance for accessory use.

Sarah Allen and Bethany Bourcier met with the Selectmen to discuss the status of the preschool. Enrollment is solid at this point. The financial status for the first year is looking stable. The scheduled opening date is September 10, 2001.

The playground at the Old Graded School was discussed. The gravel is washing out. Sarah Allen offered volunteer time to help with the playground. The Selectmen will have an answer for the playground on August 21, 2001. The roof over Headstart and the Preschool is scheduled for repair the week of August 27, 2001.

Nancy Ladd, Tom Stiles, Linda Burdick, Katherine Perkins, and Darcy Holleman, presented a petition with sixty-one names, asking the Selectmen to reconsider not paving the section of Bean Road that passes through the Chandler Reservation. Bean Road is currently being upgraded to provide a year round route for emergency vehicles. Discussion followed. The Selectmen will arrange a meeting with the Public Works Director and the Bean Road residents to discuss the paving/not paving of Bean Road. Nancy Ladd will be the contact person.

Mr. Tony Zaia met with the Selectmen to voice his concern about Police availability on the weekends and having an officer on call. Mr. Zaia had a disturbance at his property late one Friday night where it took State Police over a half-hour to respond. A Warner Officer did follow up with Mr. Zaia the following day. Discussion followed. The Selectmen will commit to looking into this concern and will respond back to Mr. Zaia.

Chairman Brayshaw discussed the Wentzel Subdivision (at exit nine). A bond of $43,600.00 is required for fulfillment of the whole project. Mr. Wentzel cannot obtain a bond at this time. A letter of credit was submitted instead of the bond. Chairman Brayshaw conferred with Town Counsel, which recommended an irrevocable letter of credit. After further discussion the Board decided to back the Planning Boards requirement to provide a bond. Chairman Brayshaw made a motion to require Mr. Wentzel to come up with a legitimate bond. Work at the subdivision would be initiated after approval of the bond note by Town Counsel. Selectman O’Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman Brayshaw informed the Board, that a letter of welcome to new residents was recommended.

A public hearing is scheduled on August 21, 2001 for parking at the Simonds School.

Barbara Proper went over financials, and asked for the status on the audit.

Judy Rogers discussed the dog fines.

The Selectmen signed the following:

One intent to cut

Three building permits, two permits are on hold until the energy compliance form is filled out and stamped by the state.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to approve the July 31, 2001 minutes with grammar changes. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman O’Connor made a motion to adjourn. Chairman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

John C. Brayshaw - Chairman

Robert C. O’Connor

Edward F. Mical