TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
JUNE 23, 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, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Sonny Harris was absent.
Appearances:
Marcia Keller came before the Selectmen requesting they sign a Resolution that had been e-mailed to them to: “ adopt Land Trust Standards and Practices as guidelines for the Town’s operations in regard to the Town Hall building and commits to making continual progress toward implementation of these standards and practices. Some discussion ensued, and Marcia stated this is required as part of the LCHIP application.
John Pfeifle questioned if things were amicable between the two groups, (Rural Heritage Connection and Town Hall Restoration) to which Marcia responded things are moving forward.
Cheryl Behr advised she did not recall forwarding a letter to the Land Trust Committee, which John Pfeifle recalled discussion on previously.
Regular Business:
Signing permit for junkyard at Martyn Chivers:
Cheryl stated a permit had been forwarded to Martyn Chivers from the Selectmen on September 30, 2013, after which the Planning Board rescinded it. Marcia Keller, Planning Board Chair advised the Planning Board did not rescind it, as they have no authority to do so. The junkyard permit can be signed, however, the Site Plan has not been approved until the conditions have been met. They are on the Planning Board Agenda for July 8, 2014, showing conditions have been met, and there has been communication between the Chivers and the Planning Board.
Independence Day Celebration – Fireworks Site:
Cheryl Behr advised the Fireworks display location has been changed to a new location, to in back of the Historical Society Buildings and hopefully will be a permanent site. It was estimated the cost of preparing this location was $1,000.00.
Howlett Road – Status of repair – call from resident regarding paving:
Cheryl Behr advised a call from a resident on Howlett Road questioned the status of the repair of the apron to be fixed this year. John Pfeifle advised they will talk with the Road Agent regarding this.
Sign Warrant for unlicensed dogs.
Unlicensed Dog Warrant was provided to the Selectmen from the Town Clerk for signatures.
Transfer Station Contracts:
John Pfeifle, Chair advised the Transfer Contract is up in December 2014 and at that time the town will be going with Naughton & Son Recycling, Inc.
Ambulance Contract:
John Pfeifle, Chair discussed the upcoming July 8th meeting between Henniker/Bradford Selectmen and Rescue regarding a contract and to hopefully finalize and move forward.
Autocraft:
It was stated that Autocraft is out of code compliance. The Chief of Police did contact Autocraft who advised they are in compliance, and the only thing needed is for a fence to be built. The town Attorney will be contacted regarding this situation. Specifics may be requested from the Planning Board.
Budget Report:
The Selectmen were provided with a year to date budget which was gone over and discussed. Need to watch closely for next three months.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifests were reviewed and signed.
John Pfeifle read the resignation letter of the Secretary effective August 31, 2014.
Review and Consideration of June 9, 2014:
Motion was made by Harry Wright to approve the June 9, 2014 minutes. Seconded by John Pfeifle. Edit, Bruce McCandlish should read Brooks. Motion carried 2-0.
John Pfeifle, Chair noted they need to discuss Breezy Hill Bridge at their next meeting, with a full Board.
Harry Wright gave a brief synopsis of his attending the Broadband and Telecommunications CNHRPC Training Event meeting June 10th.
There being no other business to come before the Board, meeting adjourned 6:05pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley