TOWN OF BRADFORD
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES DRAFT
JUNE 6, 2018
BRADFORD COMMUNITY CENTER
Roll Call:
Members: Brooks McCandlish, Chair; Bill Duffy, Vice Chair; Stephen Pierce
Nathanial Bruss (7:20pm); Bob Hodges, Alternate; Ken Parys, Alternate (seated at 7:02pm)
Denise Renk, absent
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM
Minutes of May 2nd, 2018 were reviewed and accepted.
New Business:
No new business was discussed.
Other Business:
1. The Board reviewed the Special Exception form and outlined areas that could be improved to add clarity for future applicants. Edits discussed will be drafted and reviewed at the next Zoning Board meeting July 11th. Laurie Colburn will draft the edits and Ken Parys will explore formats used by other Towns to identify best practices.
2. The Board also discussed the participation of Alternates on the Board, proposing an amendment to the Zoning Board Rules & Procedures to allow increased Alternate involvement. Brooks will draft an amendment proposal for review and vote at the next ZBA meeting.
Zoning Board Communication:
1. The Board reviewed upcoming meeting schedules for the Town Visioning Session, June 7th, and Legal training with the Planning Board on June 12th.
2. The Board discussed Deputy Chief, Preston Starr, Bradford Fire and Rescue, taking over responsibilities in Mark Goldberg’s absence.
3. The next Zoning Board meeting will be held at the Bradford Community Center on July 11th, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Motion: Stephen Peirce motioned to adjourn at 7:38pm
Second: Bill Duffy
Decision: vote 6-0 in favor
Draft minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn