The meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm on June 6, 2023. A quorum was not present so discussions continued on some ongoing work.
Members present: Scott McCaskill, Chair, Kris Foss, Matt Monahan, Libby Webb
Absent: Jim Bibbo, Mel Pfeifle, Joe Torro
Guest: Bryan Nowell, Fire Chief – Bradford
Minutes & Members/Officers: No vote on prior minutes due to lack of quorum; held to next meeting.
CEDS Project and Application Update:
Scott McCaskill and Matt Monahan updated the group on the CEDS process. Evaluations are beginning Thursday, June 8th and the projects submitted by Bradford will be part of that process.
Updated: Signage and kiosk project
Libby Webb gave an update on evaluating the potential for informational kiosks around Bradford and the need for updated or new signage. Bryan Nowell was given the floor to offer some input on safety-related and informational signage needs for Bradford. They included Depart. Of Transportation signs directing people to fire, police, and municipal services when driving through town. Bryan also expressed interest in having a kiosk on the firehouse property to post information about fire dangers, alerts, and other pertinent information. This discussion regarding alerts led to input about the town website project the EDC has on its work plan. Bryan expressed a need for functionality that allowed alerts to go out to subscribed residents regarding emergencies or important information. The rescheduled Town elections and meeting was used as an example. Matt Monahan will support and help reach the necessary contacts at DOT regarding signage, Kris Foss to add alert functionality to her discussion to be held with Karen Hambleton about the website, and Libby to add safety services in town to kiosk list.
Libby concluded with a brief update on the kiosk project, and her discussion with Tracy Quigley, Historic Society representative, about consistent kiosks at key spots in town. Kris Foss volunteered to lead the fundraising campaign phase of this project to secure sponsors for kiosks that would make the project cost-neutral. The next step is to research the standard informational kiosk design specifications, connect with stakeholders at state and local levels responsible for signage and proper zoning regulations and Select Board, and develop a total cost per kiosk to support fundraising efforts.
Website:
Kris Foss stated that she has not yet made progress on this project but the next step was to set up a time to meet with Karen Hambleton. This year’s goal is to have specifications developed with functionality and cost estimates.
Next Steps: Downtown Vision: Discussion tabled until next meeting.
The meeting Adjourned at 7:20 pm
Next Meeting: July 6, 2023, 6-7 pm (Thursday meeting to accommodate holiday)
Respectfully submitted by Kris Foss