TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MNUTES
MAY 19, 2014
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call To Order and Roll Call:
John Pfeifle, Chair opened the meeting at 5:37pm with Sonny Harris, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Harry Wright was absent.
Tom French – Henniker Rescue:
Tom French advised he had forwarded a proposal from the Henniker Selectmen to Bradford Selectmen to peruse regarding joining Rescue Squads. Tom stated that Henniker Attorney has looked at it, and tonight’s meeting is more or less a sounding board between the two groups. John Pfeifle stated the Bradford Attorney does also have a copy of it. Some discussion ensued regarding some wording and time frame. John Pfeifle advised he will e-mail Henniker with some suggestions.
Both groups will continue to work on modifying this contract and work on a revised proposal for the July 7, 2014 Selectmen’s meeting.
Marcia Keller – Planning Board:
Marcia Keller, Chair Planning Board gave the Selectmen the new tri-fold Planning Board brochure as well as some for the outside of the Selectmen’s office. Marcia also indicated that the information within the brochure will help let everyone know which department can help people with different questions.
Code Violations:
The following names had received letters regarding code violations:
Oona Tropeano- requested an extension of 90 days to remove vehicle in question.
Mrs. Chase Kenyon requested an extension on zoning violation until the Zoning Board meets in June to allow time to file for a special Exception.
Mr. Biron requested an extension of the zoning violation deadline. He is intending to sell both vehicles in question and is advertising the vehicles this weekend. Suggestion was for him to check back in 30 days.
Denise Renk – Barking Dogs:
John Pfeifle advised the barking dog concern has been discussed previously. Some thoughts were that some town people will help in building a shelter for the goats and there are some logs the town owns that can be cut for this. Denise Renk stated that she is not happy with keeping the animals sheltered year round, and would like them outside from October on. John also advised a plan needs to be put in place for good Management. Practices. Sonny Harris will check on some roofing with Kenny Anderson at the Land Fill.
Intent to Cut was signed for Bliss Dayton, County Road, Map 9, Lot 36.
Abatements were signed.
Independence Day:
A group of people got together and held a meeting for the Independence Day Celebration. Parade will be set to commence at 4:00pm Letters will go out to prospective float entry’s as well as to political candidates. For additional information, the Selectmen’s Office may be called at 938-5900.
Discussion on sale of town property:
Discussion was held regarding town property, specifically the sand pit on Jones Road and the feasibility of selling it. It was estimated that there will be three more years of sand there, however a building could be erected in the northwest corner without interference of procuring the sand. There is wood on the lot, which the purchaser would have to remove. There will be a Pubic Hearing on June 2, 2014 with discussion followed by a Town Meeting tentatively set up after that, on June 9, 2014 at the school.
Erica Gross, Town Clerk advised the timing depends upon the Check List people being available to sit so voters can sign up.
Historical Society – Claire James:
Clair James gave a brief synopsis of the on-line fund raiser, Kickstart for the Historical Society for the express use to paint the exterior of the Tin Shop, (The former Stewart building). Claire stated that $3200.00 is needed and about 50% has been raised. Another $1200.00 is needed by May 30th, and if the total amount is not collected, then they receive nothing. In order to participate, go to the WEB site: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinshop Kickstarter.com.
Breezy Hill Road Bridge:
Mark Gaboury from Breezy Hill came to the Selectmen to question the discussed/ anticipated covered bridge. John Pfeifle explained what has been discussed here- to -fore at meetings, in the Bradford Bridge as well as in the Intertown Record. The concerned citizen is opposed to looking at a covered bridge from his home as opposed to the water. He requested the name of the Town Attorney which Cheryl Behr will provide to him.
Dick Keller provided the Selectmen with a Time Line for 2015 Town Meeting.
Accounts Payable and Payroll were reviewed and signed.
Review and Consideration of May 12, 2014 Minutes:
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to approve the May 12, 2014 minutes as presented. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 2-0.
There being no other business to come before the board, meeting adjourned at 6:40pm.
Respectfuly submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary