7:00 p.m. J.R. called the meeting to order. Other Business:
Chuck mentioned that Brad Asbury called to thank the Board for getting Jacqueline Dr. paved.

Chuck motioned to nominate Nancy Rizza, Leo Martel and Gail Martel to serve on the Town Common Project Committee for a one year term. Mert seconded the motion. The motion carried.

A brief discussion took place regarding the removal and storage of the hearse. Janice will check into the matter.

Mert mentioned that he received a request from Wayne Bracey, to get on the agenda in two weeks, to discuss Old Mill Brook Rd. and the future development in the area.

7:15 p.m. Ken Swayze, re: Precision Timber
Chuck mentioned that Brad Asbury questioned the handling of Precision Timber. Ken indicated that he talked to Guy, who felt it was a reasonable use of the land. Chuck gave his approval to pursue via legal avenues. J.R. said two trailers are parked there. Ken indicated that there is no deed yet to the property. Mert indicated that signage needs to be completed or no new building permits should be issued. Ken indicated that certificates of occupancy permits will be requested soon for the development on Rt. 77 He said they won’t be issued unless the road is accepted and signage is up. Ken said the original agreement confirms this. Chuck mentioned that Jacques has power of attorney and something has to be done. Ken said he offered to write the deed. Chuck called Jacques and told him it was imperative that he bring in the deed. Chuck doesn’t think that the Planning Board should accept anything from Jacques until he brings in the deed. Ken said this can’t be done. J.R. asked Ken about the number of building permits. Ken said there were six issued by mid year, but that there has been a big increase since then.

Janice mentioned that Lou Costa visited and wanted to talk to the Town Attorney regarding the Gorham Pond Association by-laws. Janice told him that that is not usually done The Association wants a different zone and would like the Town Attorney to determine if the by-laws are binding. Ken said that they were not binding and mentioned that Lou asked to be put on the agenda for the Planning Board in Sept. He said that Town zoning pre-empts these covenants. J.R. said the Association enforces the covenants, not the Town and that zoning prevails. Janice confirmed that the Association needs to go to the Planning Board and asked if the Selectmen will go to the Town Attorney to see if the covenants, which predate zoning, takes precedence. The Selectmen suggested that the Association consult with their own attorney. Ken indicated that it is illegal to spot zone. J.R. suggested that the Association may be able to get help from Central N.H. Planning. Chuck confirmed that Ken will talk to lawyers, re: Precision Timber, before they come in.

Janice and Mert, along with staff from other departments, met at the Police Dept. for training on sexual harassment on July 27, 2004.

7:40 p.m. Fred Mullen and Linda Peters, re: regulations for Town Elections
Fred gave the Board a check from The Town Forest Committee, as reimbursement for legal expenses. The Board thanked the Committee.

Fred and Linda reviewed a letter received by the Attorney General’s office, which outlined recommendations for change (see attached) and their responses.

Linda asked if the Board would like to designate her to receive all communications regarding elections. Janice will make Linda the point of contact, when they respond to the recommendations.

A handicapped voting booth needs to be in place before the September primary. J.R. will give Eric a copy of the specs and have him contact Fred with questions. Chuck emphasized that it needs to be easy to put up and take down and should last for a number of years.

8:05 p.m. J.R. asked for public comment. There was none. Chuck moved to go into non-public session, pursuant to RSA 91:A, to discuss a personnel and welfare issue. Mert seconded the motion. All said “aye” The motion carried.

8:43 p.m. Mert moved to end non-public session. Chuck seconded the motion. All said “aye”. The motion carried. Mert moved to adjourn the meeting. Chuck seconded the motion. The motion carried.

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J.R. Swindlehurst, III, Chairman

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Chuck Graybill, Selectman

Mert Mann, Selectman

Respectfully Submitted,

Joanne Johnson