Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr., W. Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz and J. Brian Kirby, W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Joan Merryman, Stenographer, and guests.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that Mr. Capel had called and would not be at the meeting.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of June 18, 2001. Mr. Clark moved that the minutes be approved as presented, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey announced that the Utilities Commission has cash on hand and in banks of $629,215.10.

Mr. Ingersoll stated Mr. Capel reported that the generators have been ordered and will be delivered in September. He said Mr. Capel would like the Council to consider purchasing a third smaller generator for the lift station at the school on Kent Street. That lift station has been a problem during power outages when the pump goes off. He said the cost of a smaller generator would be about $5,000. Mr. Ingersoll said that pump station should also have an alarm system since this has been a problem. He said there was money in the budget for that type of emergency equipment. It will be discussed again at the next meeting.

Mr. Ingersoll said a copy of an SHA letter, addressed to Mr. Capel, was distributed. The letter notifyed us that the SHA would no longer maintain signals that are not parts of their road systems. The only signal that pertained to would be the one at College Avenue and High Street. He said that signal was put in as part of the 289 swap of Spring Street for High Street. He said if the State does not maintain a traffic signal, we would not be able to fix it locally. He said in the Mayor and Council meeting they can discuss this light.

Mr. Ingersoll said Bob Kiel had asked if the Town wanted them to do a study of the warrants as to whether a light was still needed at that intersection. He said College Avenue used to be a through street to Washington Avenue and the traffic volume and the need was greater.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any questions. There being none, she asked for a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Clark moved that the bills be paid as presented, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously. Mr. Clark moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:37 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Kirby and carried unanimously.