TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
MARCH 3, 2014
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call To Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:33pm with John Pfeifle, Sonny Harris, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
David & Michele Halsted:
Mrs. Halsted, West Road, left off a Current Use Application for the Selectmen’s signatures.
Fred Hubley – Re: – Town Celebration on July 5, 2014
Fred Hubley questioned who is in charge of the Town’s portion of the Annual 4th of July Celebration so the Church can coincide with the plans. John Pfeifle advised John Mock and Perry Teele are working on this and he would check with John Mock for an update on progress.
Marlene Freyler:
Marlene Freyler came before the Selectmen regarding the windows in the Town Hall and presented a written Town Hall Committee report 1965, page 49, 1966 page 43. Marlene also went on to discuss the CDBG Grant and read two paragraphs from it. Harry Wright, Chair pointed out sentences prior to the one emphasized by Marlene. Much conversation ensued.
Review of Procedure for Town Meeting Night:
Town Meeting being held at the Highway Department, the following has been taken care of:
Chairs will be brought to the Town Highway Department by volunteers/committee.
One Handicap Toilet and one regular will be negotiated for a fee.
Inside barriers will need to be delivered..
Busses to pick up and deliver from School, Post Office and, Church Parking Lot, and will be posted. John Pfeifle will talk with the bus company..
The Sunapee Mountain Ski vehicle will be donated to pick up walkers
There is room for 25 plus vehicles for disabled and elderly. Police will make determination.
The Fire Dept and Police Dept will meet Wednesday with the Selectmen to complete plans.
Communications:
Mention was made of communication from Chase Kenyon concerning a Warrant Article Zoning Amendment listed in the Town Report.
Other communication with Attorney Waugh was regarding Latvian Camp issues.
A letter from Central New Hampshire Regional Planning regarding Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was received, including a 2014 New Project Nomination Form, and was discussed. Jim Bibbo is serving on the Committee and stated that the Planning Board can also submit projects as well as the Selectmen. Several can pool then apply for a Grant as a region. Jim advised he will attend a meeting this week and come back to the Selectmen with a further explanation of details.
Jim Rowley – Property issues:
Jim Rowley, 36 Mapleview Drive, Map 6, Lot 84, came before the Selectmen regarding much incomplete work on his house that was approved by previous House Inspector, with a Letter of Occupancy issued two months prior to completion. Mr. Rowley advised a letter of intent was listed in Dec. 2010 from prior Selectman. It was stated the road was supposed to be maintained by the developer and it is not. After much conversation, Cheryl Behr will check for more information for Mr. Rowley.
Rural Heritage Connection:
John Pfeifle read a message from the Rural Heritage Connection of Bradford Treasurer dated March 3, 2014.
“Good Evening, At this time the Rural Heritage Connection of Bradford Cornerstone Account would like to thank all of our donors and pledgers for their extreme generosity to the Town Hall Restoration. The donors are of course anonymous but the balance on this account as of 2/27/2014 is as follows: Cornerstone Project balance $9,015.99. There are two pledges for the Town Hall Restoration, one is contingent on the warrant passing, the other is not.” Signed by Beth Downs, Treasurer Rural Heritage Connection of Bradford.
Transfer Station Contracts:
Transfer Station Contracts for signature were discussed.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest’s: were reviewed and signed.
Review and Consideration of February 24, 2014 Minutes:
Discussion from February 24, 2014 minutes followed:
Discussion regarding testing of Naughton Property took place regarding Kevin McKibben’s proposal as being the one who physically did it in the past, but has left the Company he has been working for and is now self employed and would like to continue to keep doing it for continuity.. This will be checked out further by Cheryl Behr prior to a decision being made.
Transfer station problem brought up again and a letter should be written from the Select Board stating they are aware of the issue between the person and the employee, which they understand has been brought to the Police Department, and reiterate that we are very confident that over the years the employee has served us well suggested by John Pfeifle.
KAP contract for lease was brought up again which was stated it is the same as last year.
Motion was made to approve the February 24, 2014 minutes as presented. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Harry Wright abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
Meeting adjourned 6:50pm to be continued on Wednesday March 5, 2014, time to be announced.
Motion was made and seconded to go into Non Pubic Session per RSA 91-A:311d, property issue at 7:00pm.
Harry Wright, Chair, Yes John Pfeifle, Yes Sonny Harris, Yes
Motion Carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary