TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD APPROVED MINUTES
December 8th, 2020
7:00 PM REMOTELY VIA ZOOM
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm
Members Present: Pam Bruss (Chair), Carol Troy (Vice Chair), Carol Meise, Mel Pfeifle.
Members Absent: Steve Chase (Alternate), Michael James (Selectmen’s Rep), Sonny Harris (Alternate), Laurie Colburn, Doug Troy (Alternate), and Tom Dunne.
Public Present: None
To Do:
- Review and consideration of the November 24th, 2020 minutes.
Motion: Carol Troy motioned to accept the minutes as written.
Second: Carol Meise
Decision: Carol Meise- Aye, Carol Troy- Aye, Pam Bruss- Aye, Mel Pfeifle- Aye.
Public Hearing(s): None
Appearances: None
Other Communications:
- Chair Pam Bruss gave an update pertaining to the hiring of a planner; The Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission presented a $12k estimate for planning assistance. This would include: 218 hours of general assistance for one year. On average this would equate to 20 hours a month of assistance. The Planning assistance would undertake the review or assistance of subdivisions. Work with the recorder as a teaching opportunity. Follow up phone calls with engineers’ and applicants. Provide assistance with guidelines and applications. The Board discussed the hiring process for the position. Chair Pam Bruss explained that a planner would be provided by Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission. The Board discussed the costs associated with the hiring a planner. Chair Pam Bruss will put a power point presentation together for the town meeting.
- The Planning Board discussed the 2020 budget and the funds that went unused. The funds not being utilized were due to COVID-19. The Planning Board discussed the possibility to establish an account for the Planning Board for unused funds. The unused funds could become revolving funds.
- The Planning Board reviewed various lot line of adjustment applications as a reference point and guide to create one. Mel Pfeifile questioned if the road agent verifies road frontage. Chair Pam Bruss stated the only time the road agent verifies road frontage is if a driveway is being added.
- The Planning Board discussed some short and long-term items. Mel Pfeifle suggested inviting the Economic Committee for a discussion regarding economic development. Carol Troy suggested revisiting the masterplan survey. The table of uses were discussed and of importance to discuss at the next working meeting.
Planning Board Communications:
The next Planning Board Meeting will be held on December 22nd, 2020 at 7:00pm remotely on the ZOOM platform. To access and participate in a Planning Board meeting using the Zoom platform, either:
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or
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Motion: Carol Troy motioned to adjourn.
Second: Carol Meise
Decision: Mel Pfeifle- Aye, Carol Troy –Aye, Pam Bruss- Aye, Carol Meise- Aye.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:42 pm
Draft Minutes submitted by
Katie Olohan
Planning Board Secretary