TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2014
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call To Order and Roll Call:
John Pfeifle, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30pm with Harry Wright, Sonny Harris, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, secretary present.
Town Truck bid opening:
The Selectmen opened the two Highway Dept. truck bids that were received from Town Employees. The high bidder was Chris Aiken bidding Nine Thousand one dollar ($9,001.00) for the truck and plow. It was reiterated that the sander does not go with the truck. It was also stated that it can be picked up at any time, and a personal check is fine.
The second bidder was Marshall Wheeler at Seven thousand fifty seven dollars and seventy seven cents.
Revitalization Committee:
Felicia Starr advised the Selectmen that the Revolving Loan Fund Committee has been formed and she requested the Selectmen advise the Committee what direction they should be going in. John Pfeifle suggested the original intent was to bring in business and/or make Main Street a more vibrant Street. Having a Town Web Site showing business attraction possibilities in town would be an asset. Selectmen will draw up something to assist the committee.
Erica Gross regarding Funding:
Erica Gross, Town Clerk came before the Selectmen stating she has had conversation with the Secretary of State. She calculated her budget this year closely to what was requested last year; however the Town Meeting funds were taken from her budget, so now she has a deficit of one thousand one hundred eighty five dollars and forty cents ($1,185.40). Erica reiterated that not only did the Selectmen, Budget Committee but the Town approve her budget. Erica stated it is imperative that the funds be put back into the Election Account per the Secretary of State. John Pfeifle, Chair advised the town did need the money, from the Election account, and it will be returned.
Bill Sharp – Director The Mad Bavarian Brass Band:
Mr. Sharp came before the Selectmen to see if they would be on board to procure the services of the band for the July 4th celebration. His band has done this some years in the past in Bradford. John Pfeifle, Chair advised as soon as the people in charge of the parade return, they will discuss it and get in contact with him. Mr. Sharp was thanked for coming to the Selectman’s meeting.
Regular Business:
Road Sweeping and Sand Pickup request:
Property owners had expressed concern/desire for the town to sweep and clean up sand used this winter near properties. It was also reiterated that the Highway Department has done a great job this winter, per Geoffrey Hersch.
The Pre-School lease was reviewed and signed.
Intent to excavate for Hill and Dale was reviewed and signed.
CEDS forms:
2014 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) forms had been made available to the Selectmen. This is for new projects which were discussed at length. It was suggested that two different plans be brought up. This is for a study to locate an incubator facility at the Transfer Station. Cheryl Behr will put forth a list, and was reminded that April 15th is the deadline for application to be forwarded to CNHRPC.
Final decision was to work on this project at this time to meet the deadline.
Motion was made by Harry Wright to approve the incubator project with CEDS. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
Appointments:
Decision was to wait for all to come in to complete the Appointments.
Budget Repots:
Cheryl Behr questioned if the bill received from Scully Assoc. should be paid from account #4194 – General Government Buildings from the $95,000.00 that was voted in at Town Meeting. John Pfeifle, Chair advised negotiations are being worked on at this time.
Enforcement Issues:
John Pfeifle, Chair suggested that the Planning Board come up with a format with a space for a paragraph for violations to be completed and forwarded to the Code Enforcement Officer when necessary.
John Pfeifle, Chair brought up the Selectmen are unanimously concerned with activities at NFI, located on Route 103, within the Town of Bradford. Legal advice is not available at this time. NFI Director’s will be requested to attend a pubic Selectmen’s Meeting before the end of April, 2014.
John Pfeifle, Chair attended a meeting last week with the Concord Solid Waste/Resources Recovery Cooperative regarding the Land Fill. handling. Towns that have voted to leave the organization were told they would be welcome to remain with the organization if they choose. Meeting was difficult to follow. John Pfeifle suggested the Town does not vote for anything unless there is an escape clause after a certain date. The Town of Bradford is legally obligated until December 31, 2014. An alternative would be Naughton and Son.
John Pfeifle suggestion Option #4, to get out of the organization at the date the obligation is terminated with absolutely no responsibility after this date.
Review and Consideration of March 31, 2014 minutes:
Motion was made by Sonny Harris to approve the March 31, 2014 minutes as presented. John Pfeifle seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle, Chair to close this meeting at 6:20pm and go into Non Public Session per RSA 91-A:3II-d (property issues) and
Non Pubic Session per RSA 91-A:3IIc (Welfare liens vs. payment plans.)
Motion seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
John Pfeifle Yes Sony Harris Yes Harry Wright Yes
Respectfully Submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary