The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm
Members Present: Doug Troy, Carol Troy (Vice Chair), Katie Olohan (Alternate) seated for Laurie Colburn, Pam Bruss (Chair), Carol Meise, Mel Pfeifle (Selectmen’s Rep), (Alternate) Sonny Harris present at 7:22pm.
Members Absent: Laurie Colburn, Tom Dunne, Alternate Steve Chase.
Public Present: Robert M. Garneau
To Do:
- Review and consideration of October 12th and 26th, 2021 meeting minutes.
Motion: Carol Troy motioned to accept the October 12th and October 26th minutes as written.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: Doug Troy-Aye, Carol Troy-Aye, Katie Olohan-Aye, Pam Bruss-Aye, Mel Pfeifle-Aye, Carol Meise-Abstain.
Motion: Katie Olohan motioned to move the appearance of Bob Garneau before the CIP 2022-2032 Public Hearing.
Second: Carol Troy
Decision: Doug Troy-Aye, Carol Troy-Aye, Katie Olohan-Aye, Pam Bruss-Aye, Mel Pfeifle-Aye, Carol Meise-Aye.
Appearances:
Map 5 Lot 64, Map 5 lot 64-1– Preliminary discussion for a lot line of adjustment plan for Robert Garneau and Lincoln Heffner on East Washington Road. The Board reviewed the proposed plan. Chair Pam Bruss recused herself at 7:10pm.
A site walk is scheduled for December 12th,2021 at 3pm. The Public Hearing is scheduled for December 14th, 2021 at 7:00pm.
Public Hearing(s): CIP Adoption 2022-2032.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:21pm. Public Notice was noticed online and posted in two public places. Pam Bruss gave an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2032.
Reviewing the proposed line items of the Police Department cruisers, Doug Troy questioned the need for three police cruisers.
The Highway Department overview included a proposed road plan. The work will be outsourced and not be done by our Highway Department. A discussion of the grader ensued and it was recommended that a proposed plan be devised for its use, life, maintenance etc. It has been advised that a record of repair costs be recorded as a guide. A defined preventative maintenance plan is imperative for equipment.
The Fire Department Fire Truck line item will be moved to another year. This will have a zero-tax impact.
The Fire Department is in need of Volunteers and is in the process of interviewing Fire Chiefs.
The line-item Town Hall Repair fund was discussed. The idea of a bond was discussed to complete the Town Hall. Doug Troy stated that the line item for the $150k for the Town Hall repair fund should be adjusted to $100k. Sonny Harris shared his enthusiasm and suggested Bradford pair up with the Henniker Fire Department. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:26pm.
Motion: Carol Troy motion to accept the CIP 2022-2032 with the suggested edits of moving the purchase of the fire truck line item to another year and a proposed maintenance plan from the Highway Department.
Second: Doug Troy
Decision: Doug Troy-Aye, Carol Troy-Aye, Katie Olohan-Aye, Pam Bruss-Aye, Mel Pfeifle-Aye, Carol Meise-Aye.
Appearances Continued-
Matt Monahan from Central Regional New Hampshire Planning Commission for the table of uses and regulatory review- The discussion was tabled.
Other Communications:
The Noise ordinance discussion was tabled.
Chair Pam Bruss shared the deadline calendar for municipalities. – Noise ordinance target date to be finalized by November.
Planning Board Communications:
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Motion: Carol Troy motioned to adjourn.
Second: Doug Troy
Decision: Doug Troy-Aye, Carol Troy-Aye, Katie Olohan-Aye, Pam Bruss-Aye, Mel Pfeifle-Aye, Carol Meise-Aye.
Meeting Adjourned at pm 8:35 pm
Draft Minutes submitted by
Alternate Katie Olohan