TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
MAY 1, 2012
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair opened the meeting at 5:32pm with Sonny Harris, Barry Wheeler, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Harry Wright, Chair mentioned the TV show (Ax Men) last Sunday night with Barry Wheeler and his oxen in a logging operation. Most all of the audience stated they did see the show.
Review and Consideration of the April 24, 2012 minutes:
Sonny Harris advised on the first page under Perry Teele –Deed Material, Perry stated if necessary, he’ll make additional corrections instead of more, in the first paragraph.
Also, on page one, Jeff Remillard, Road Agent stated that “ he had discussed with his staff that someone on the highway staff be made foreman in his absence during vacation etc.”
Discussion ensued regarding the town lawn mowers etc, whether to sell them or not. No decision has been made at this time.
Eileen Kelley’s name was misspelled. Should be Kelly. Safe Routes to School information on page three should read: Dean Williams.
Ballot Clerk – Ruth Marden:
Ruth Marden, Ballot Clerk stated that the first quarter report was due to a miscalculation on their part, thinking there were two elections when actually there will be four. There appears to be enough money in the total budget, so they will be covered. They are having a meeting next week.
Harry Wright, Chair advised on page one, the last sentence should read the part time highway department employee for a 35 hour week maximum should read: less than 35 hours a week.
Motion to approve the minutes with the edits was made by Harry Wright, seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 3-0.
APPEARANCES:
Melissa Cloutier- New deputy town clerk/tax collector:
Erica Gross, Town Clerk/Tax Collector introduced Melissa Cloutier as the new deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector, who was sworn in this morning and began work this morning.
Erica handed out the necessary form for the Selectmen to sign to be forwarded to the State of New Hampshire. Also a delegation of deposit authority was signed by the Selectmen.
Dave Camire, Jr.
Dave Camire, Jr came before the Selectmen and stated “I’m not happy about a few things and course you guys are probably sick of hearing me, but I don’t care. I’d like to know on what right you guys had to go and make a decision that reflects on taxpayer’s money behind closed doors to promote someone. Another seventeen hours when in fact those individuals attended the entire Selectmen’s meeting, the public meeting, then you guys make them stay and wait til after you guys have a non-public meeting, and you promote her seventeen extra hours, bringing her up to thirty eight and one half hours, full time so she can get benefits. When in fact, those seventeen hours the dump’s not even open. Can you explain that to me, as that is against the law, and I have checked into it. There is a few other things I’ve checked into that you guys might want to check into a little bit deeper because you guys have crossed the line a few times. I’ve got the proof and I’ve got the facts, and I’m tired of it. You guys are bringing this town down and I’m going to make it my goal until the day I die to make it that this town is going to hold you guys accountable for everything that is going on right now. You guys are making illegal allegations, you’re making illegal choices, and we obey by the same laws, we don’t have the same laws. Barry, you’re nothing but a liar, and a coward. Sonny, you’re nothing but a snake, and you are a puppet. I’ve got a lot of facts and a lot of paperwork and I’m bringing it to the LCA, LGC’s office.” Mr. Camire, Jr. was escorted out of the Selectmen’s meeting by Police Officer Steve Valiquet.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Bradford Center Landscaping:
Conversation ensued regarding the mowing of the grounds at the Bradford Center.
Cheryl Behr, stated that a figure of $1,200.00 additional was given, over what Dick Moore was to be paid, to do the Bradford Center and LaFayette Square mowing.
Cheryl stated that Tom Riley did stop in with a complete list of landscaping equipment inventory that the town has which needs to be disposed of with the exception of the two riding lawnmowers. The landscaping company offered $150.00 for the equipment offered. One suggestion was made to keep the equipment and let the highway department take care of those places.
Mark Goldberg questioned if it would be less expensive to have some part time highway department do the work.
Harry Wright, Chair suggested not making a decision tonight, but to estimate the hours to do the two jobs and go from there.
Job Decsription for Transfer Station Manager:
Cheryl presented a Job Description for the Transfer Station Manager for signatures. This was an existing Job Description with the Manager portion of it beefed up today per Cheryl, changing the supervision portion to the Selectmen. The Selectmen will peruse this document.
Chris Frey questioned if the Selectmen budgeted forward for the health benefits for this position or did that go away a year or so ago so that will have to come out of savings?
Harry Wright, Chair advised it was not part of this year’s budget.
Accounts payable and payroll manifests were reviewed and signed.
Intent to cut needs to be approved and signed prior to May 13 and has been in the office since April 13, 2012 for John Fortune, by a Power of Attorney. Sonny Harris advised he had not previously seen this document and did not sign it.
Two Non Public sessions per RSA 91-A:3IIa personnel, and RSA91-A:3ii (i) emergency preparedness –Harry Wright, Chair advised this should be a small (a) like above so this non public does not exist.
Any other business:
George Cilley stated that over a year ago he had presented a contract to the Selectmen for the service of the town clock at the Church for Mr. Arnold Hebert. This was supposed to be done once a year, and money was put in the budget and so far he has not received the contract allowing him to do the work. Harry Wright, Chair advised they will review the history and respond next week.
Marge Cilley, Secretary advised she had a concern that was given to the Selectmen in January and as yet had no response and questioned if they would like to discuss it now or in non-public to which Harry Wright, Chair responded, Non Public. Sonny Harris questioned if they should discuss it tonight to which Mr. Wright agreed.
Sonny Harris questioned if there were any funds in the Patriotic Account to replace the flag at the Town Hall? Cheryl stated there is a Patriotic Fund and a Flag fund, however there is some repair needed at the flag pole. Sonny will look at it tomorrow as well as the one at the ball field. Also, a light should be on the flags if out all night. Jon Marden brought up the POW Flag and should it not follow the National policy? Jon Marden suggested it is more meaningful when it goes up certain times as opposed to being there all the time. Conversation ensued. It was suggested that perhaps the Boy/Girl Scouts could take care of the flags and Steve Valiquet will check on a Boy Scout leader.
Motion to adjourn was made, seconded and carried at 6:04pm to Non Public session.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
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