TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
AUGUST 5, 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.
Opening of Bids for Mower and Trailer:
One bid was received for the trailer from the Land Fill from Churchill Heselton for $195.00.
One bid was received for the mower from the Highway Department from Phil Stockwell for $126.00.
Cheryl Behr will advise both of the bidders of their purchases.
Warrant for Unlicensed Dogs:
The Selectmen signed the warrant for unlicensed dogs that was drawn up by the Town Clerk.
Lois Kilnapp report:
Lois Kilnapp, Land Fill Director reported to Cheryl Behr that the public is very pleased with Barry Wheeler, Road Agent who has mowed the dump road.
Capital Reserve withdrawals:
a. Communications – $5,000.00. Decision was to take it out.
b. Main Street Improvement/Sidewalks? $21,168.00. Discussion ensued and it was stated that $7,000 was needed for our portion. Decision was made to leave it there for now.
c. French’s Park – cost of signs $95.00 each. After much discussion, it was decided to purchase three signs and for the police to check the park for the rest of this summer.
A call box in the front of the Police Station as well as French’s Park would cost $2250.00 to either reach 911 or dispatch. The Selectmen voted unanimously to wait on both until next year.
Personnel Action form was signed.
Insurance Plans for 2014 Budget:
Discussion took place regarding employee insurance and different plans will be checked into as well as checking with LGC.
LEOP Update for 2014 Budget:
Local Emergency Operation Plan (LEOP) a pre-requisite to FEMA was discussed and Harry Wright requested Cheryl Behr check on this further.
Tree on Tilly Wheeler Trail:
Perry Teele volunteered to check on a tree on the Tillie Wheeler Trail, on Town property.
Linda White – Culvert problem:
The culvert has been checked out by the Highway Department and found no problem. Cheryl Behr will forward a letter to Ms. White.
It was reported that the Rescue Department Ambulance is back from being repaired.
Accounts payable and payroll manifests were reviewed and signed.
Cheryl Behr advised a message was received from Dave Currier regarding Ryan’s Way sign at the boat launch at Lake Massasecum Lake.
John Pfeifle advised and was adamant that the public contact the Selectmen if there is any concern about any activity an employee is working on, and not contact the employee directly.
August 27th, 2013 is the date the Purchase and Sales Agreement for the town sold properties need to be honored in full.
Motion was made by Sonny Harris to approve the July 7, 29, 2013 minutes as presented. Seconded by John Pfeifle. Motion carried 3-0.
Cheryl Behr advised she has taken classes for Local Project Manager (LPM) and questioned if someone else could be involved, and Walter Royal was chosen to take on that responsibility.
Meeting adjourned 6:30pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary