TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2013
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair called the meeting to order a 5:36pm with John Pfeifle, Sonny Harris, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
APPEARANCES:
Barry Wheeler – Decision on details for Road Bond –length of time:
Barry Wheeler was not in attendance.
Discussion ensued regarding the length of time for a Road Bond.
Cheryl Behr quoted a Three year rate would be at 1.875% for $102,916.92 annual payment, with $8700.00 being the interest for the life of the loan.
Five year note is 2% with the annual payment being $63,099.96, with the interest over the five year period is $15,499.68.
Seven year note is 2.25% with the annual payment being $46,360.8, with interest for the seven year period being $24,525.00.
Motion was made by Sonny Harris to set the Road Bond at three years for an interest rate of 1.875%. Seconded by John Pfeifle.
No Vote taken.
John Pfeifle suggested the Selectmen talk with the Budget Committee who will be meeting on Wednesday, April 17th regarding the length of the road bond. Consensus of the board was to agree.
REGULAR:
Scheduling Committee Meetings for the Economic Development and the Main Street Revitalization:
Cheryl Behr read appointment letters into the minutes to be sent to each of the committee’s (letters on file) volunteer members. These letters were signed by the Selectmen prior to being mailed.
Tentative date for first meeting of the Economic Development group is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2013 and the Main Street Revitalization group for Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
Solid Waste Meeting:
Mention was made of an upcoming meeting in Penacook regarding Solid Waste that recommended a Selectman attend as well as Lois Kilnapp from the Transfer Station.
Intent to Cut:
Intent to Cut was signed by the board for Kincaid, off Forest Street, Map 10, Lot 10, Map 7, Lot 70 and Map 6, Lot 114.
John Pfeifle stated he would like to discuss BreezyHillBridge, off Route 114 when Barry Wheeler comes in.
Personnel Action Form:
Cheryl Behr advised an employee did not receive COLA, the form was signed.
4th of July Celebration:
There will be a 4th of July committee meeting Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7:00pm per Marlene Freyler.
Tax Deferral Letter:
Cheryl Behr advised she has written a letter under her signature regarding a tax deferral to an elderly resident. Selectmen approved this letter.
Testing on Naughton property:
After some discussion, it was unanimously agreed by the Selectmen to stay with the original testing company to keep continuity in the records.
Mr. & Mrs. Chet Mitchell – Solitude Ridge:
After much discussion regarding the increase in their assessment and the copy of the letter to the Selectmen they received from Mr. Jeffrey M. Earls, Cross Country Appraisal Group, LLC the following motion was made. Cheryl Behr advised Mr. Earls did call and reaffirmed his statement in the letter, he still recommends the 20% reduction.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to reduce the Appraised Valuation on the Chet Mitchell property as well as all lots in Solitude Ridge by 10%. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifests were reviewed and signed.
Review and Consideration of April 8, 2013 Minutes:
Motion was made by Harry Wright, Chair to approve the April 8th minutes as presented.
Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
Rand Hinman wishes to be on the Main Street Revitalization Committee.
Motion was made and seconded to go into Non Public meeting per RSA 91-A:3 II(d) Real Estate/Personal property at 6:24pm.
Harry Wright, Chair – Yes Sonny Harris – Yes John Pfeifle – Yes
Meeting Adjourned 6:24pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary
Non Public Session per 91A:3:IId – April 15, 2013
Vote to move to non public session at 6:25pm – Vote Wright, yes; Harris, yes; Pfeifle, yes
In attendance Harold Wright, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; John Pfeifle, Selectman; Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Steve Boisvert, taxpayer.
Selectmen met with Steve Boisvert regarding outstanding taxes on properties he owns on West Meadow Road. Discussion. Agreement reached with Mr. Boisvert. Motion made to allow Mr. Boisvert 60 day extension (June 17th, 2013). Vote unanimous to allow.
Non public session closed at 7:31pm by unanimous vote – Wright, yes; Harris, yes; Pfeifle, yes.
Return to public session – meeting adjourned.
Non public session minutes prepared by Cheryl Behr