TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JUNE 10, 2013
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30pm with Sonny Harris, John Pfeifle, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Harry Wright, Chair stated that they will be a little more rigorous in conducting the meeting by requesting when someone speaks they identify themselves and speak one at a time.
APPEARANCES:
Felicia Starr – Main Street Revitalization Committee re: gardens and flags:
Felicia Starr came before the Selectmen requesting permission to plant flowers in front of the town hall as well as at the little parks on both ends of East Main Street. Also suggested was that some community gardens may be feasible. A discussion took place regarding locations. This will be discussed later after locations have been looked into.
Another suggestion was to have some trails for hiking. The Tillie Wheeler trail was suggested as being cared for to use. The Selectmen concurred that planting of flowers is a great idea.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
July 6th Alarm System at Town Hall – reconnected?
Cheryl Behr stated that the Annual Alarm maintenance fee would cost $350.00. All the telephone lines were taken to the Community Center and two lines are needed. A digital could suffice. Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief advised he has no problem giving exemption on the phone lines. Discussion took place regarding the feasibility of using the town hall during the 4th of July celebration. Walter Royal, Building Inspector was going to be asked to check out the building prior to the Town Hall Restoration meeting on June 13th.
John Pfeifle advised he will talk to Mr. Royal.
KAP lease:
The Selectmen signed the lease for the KAP.
TIP information:
Cheryl Behr stated that the TIF was instituted in 2009. Cheryl advised we are now down to a seventeen million dollar base, and she has talked with DRA and it is possible to re-jigger it (?) and would have to go back to the town next year, but if we go back to this years value, it would start generating funds. This is partly due to so many properties that have been lost on Main Street that they are no longer taxable. The Revitalization Group and the Economic Groups will be invited to a meeting on July 8th .
Installation of mirrors – Street corners at Rte 114/East Main and West Main & Water Street:
Discussion ensued, and Cheryl Behr stated she had discussed this with Jim Valiquet, Police Chief who did not recommend them. It was recommended that radar could be used on Saturday and Sunday on Route 114.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to not put mirrors up at the suggested locations. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
Animal Control Officer?
Discussion ensued regarding an Animal Control Officer. No decisions were made, however, the re-wording of the Ordinance should be looked at. Also, to be looked at is “No parking on street”. A Public Hearing will be noticed regarding Ordinances per Cheryl Behr.
Other Topics Brought Up.
A person needed the Ambulance and also made a donation and requested the donation be paid towards the Ambulance fee. Results were to return the donation to the person and let the insurance pay for the service, not combining the two.
Cheryl stated some town owned properties have no deeds. Sonny Harris will forward a copy for one to Cheryl.
Landfill questions arose regarding people who actually own property in town, but do not live here, but do bring in garbage to the landfill routinely. This Ordinance will also be checked upon and will be brought up later.
Cheryl Behr acknowledged that Lois Kilnapp won an award as Rookie Recycler for the year at a meeting in Manchester.
John Pfeifle questioned if there are a set of rules regarding French’s Park that are adhered to. Cheryl stated yes, there are Ordinances, and she will make a copy for John. John also stated that the people who cleaned up the area for the season did a fantastic job, and he was just concerned and wants it to be used in the appropriate manner.
There will be a joint meeting of the Main Street Development and Economic Development on June 19, 2013 at 6:30pm. Cheryl will send out a note stating it will be a joint meeting. with Cindy Harrington. They will meet in the Senior room.
Payroll manifests were reviewed and signed.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to approve the May 20, 2013 minutes as presented. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Carried 3-0.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to approve the May 22, 2013 minutes as presented. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to approve the June 3, 2013 minutes as presented. Seconded by Harry Wright. Sonny Harris abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
Meeting adjourned 6:48pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary