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Mr. Johnson asked if he could address the Board of Selectmen. He requested being a participant <br /> at that meeting, he requested an opportunity to address the Board of Selectmen at the earliest <br /> possible time to express Stone's desire to finish the job. <br /> Pat Costello said they did that today at this meeting. <br /> Mr. Johnson said he is nervous about the feedback he is getting now. He wants the opportunity <br /> to advance Stone's cause. They need to know how the town will re-act. <br /> Pat Costello said this is a very serious matter. He appreciates that Mr. Johnson has come on the <br /> scene late. <br /> Mr. Johnson responded that they had to prepare for this meeting in a vacuum. Stone received a <br /> threatening letter and that put them in a defensive mode. <br /> Pat Costello explained that is was a notification letter. <br /> Mr. Johnson said he spoke previously with Bob Whritenour and explained that Stone does not <br /> want to default,we want to work with the town. He has had no opportunity to meet with the <br /> architects or Mr. Costa. <br /> Bob Whritenour responded to Mr. Johnson that he comes into this at a point where the Board of <br /> Selectmen have already met on this issue. Now at the 11 'h hour you request an individual <br /> meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to talk to him about the course of action. <br /> This has been discussed with the entire Board of Selectmen and they established a process. <br /> Communication should be with the professionals and entire Board of Selection. We decided to <br /> have this meeting to bring the parties together. You can't just sit down and have a meeting with <br /> the Chairman to decide the future of this project. We need to find the best way to complete this <br /> project. <br /> Pat Costello said they will note Mr. Johnson's request to meet with the Board of Selectmen and <br /> they will be made aware of that. <br /> Mr. Lizza said Stone's incentive is to get this job done as quickly as possible. Let's roll up our <br /> sleeves and look at the schedule. The schedule can change accordingly. If speed is the goal the <br /> alternative approach would be a lot longer process if Stone doesn't finish the job. It will take a <br /> long time at a tremendous cost and risk to everyone. The most economical approach is to meet, <br /> work together and move forward. <br /> Pat Costello said when all is said and done,the sole issue the town will consider is how to get <br /> the job done in the quickest manner,they will not deviate. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. <br /> Minutes submitted by Arden R. Cadrin <br /> 6 <br />