Select Board Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm
Roll Call – Beth Downs, Marlene Freyler and Mel Pfeifle
Also in attendance – Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator, and Kathleen Bigford, Recording Secretary.
Marlene requested that one person speak at a time and that people not talk over each other.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the February 6th meeting.
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to accept the minutes for the February 6, 2023, meeting.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
Appearances:
Ann Eldridge – Conservation Commission – Ann Eldridge appeared on behalf of the Conservation Commission requesting the appointment of Rebecca Herman as an alternate to the Commission. Forms for this appointment will be forthcoming
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to appoint Rebecca Herman to the Conservation Commission as an alternate.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
The Board and Ann discussed the Conservation Commission trail map. Mel asked if trail map could include trails in town. Ann mentioned that a problem in Bradford is that there is no designated parking at trailheads.
Bryan Nowell – Fire Department – Fire Chief Bryan Nowell provided an update for the Board. As of February 8th, there have been 20 incidents. January: 8 EMS, 7 Fire; February: 1 EMS, 4 Fires. The department responded to two building fires in Warner and one station coverage in Newbury.
Other activities:
- Members of the department have been training for both EMS and fire. Bryan submitted a FEMA
grant for $125K, mostly for communication equipment and some replacement PPE (personal
protective equipment).
- Karen Hambleton and Bryan are continuing to work with Henniker on renewing the contract for
ambulance service and will meet with the Henniker Rescue Chief next week.
- Working through the budget process.
- Scheduling NFPA required service and testing of our Equipment and engines.
- Reviewing our statistics for grants and planning purposes.
- Bryan will meet with homeland security for plan update.
- Meeting with Capital Area Mutual Aid.
- Next Week KRSD to discuss safety.
- Training: Continuing Education for recruitment and retention.
- Monthly meeting with New London.
Mel Pfeifle asked if high school students could become involved in the Department. Bryan outlined a few programs that involve high school students and examples of students who have worked with the Department. Bryan is looking at finding KRSD students to get involved.
Public Input: No public input
Regular and Old Business:
The Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest were reviewed and signed.
Town Hall Update: Karen said she and Michael are beginning to look at lighting. Lighting can be cut down by half of the plan in some places. Last week, wall arrangement, storage and placement of the electrical panel were discussed. The team is still trying to get the cistern dimensions and septic plan placement confirmed. Once the site plan takes shape, then the accessibility can be finalized. Windows are under review.
Review Warrant Article Order: Karen asked if the Board wanted to rearrange any of the warrant articles from how they’d been ordered in the draft document. No changes were made. The question was raised about whether the Road Planner from Central NH Regional Planning who spoke at last year’s meeting would be coming this year. Karen will check and the Board will revisit.
Community Center generator and dishwasher: Karen was unsure where things stood. Generator: Joe
Torro needs to look at the generator. He was scheduled to come, but has not yet. Dishwasher: Karen will begin looking at alternatives. Funding could come from unanticipated revenue in 2020 that were slated for building maintenance and repair. CAP may have someone or information available. Karen will get information from Mel for a contact at Hobart representative.
Fees – PB, ZB, code enforcement: New Planning Board Fees were received from the Planning Board. New fees will cover expected expenses.
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to accept the Planning Board fees as presented.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
Matt Monahan (CNHRPC circuit rider) will look at Zoning Board fees, and these will be presented to Select Board.
Town Report: Dedication: The Board discussed alternatives and made a decision.
KRES-Bradford Building Permit Fee:
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned that the building permit fee for the new building at KRES Bradford be waived.
Second: None
Motion: Mel Pfeifle motioned that the building permit fee for the new building at KRES Bradford not be waived.
Second: Beth Downs
Decision: 2-1
New Business:
Concern about 190 West Road: Karen shared a citizen’s concern about a property that has recently had a building collapse. As the property is privately owned, Karen suggested sending a letter reminding owners of zoning regulations that stipulate how long ruins may be on a property.
Concern about campers/trailers as residence: Chief Nowell spoke to this. Without a designated address safety response is unsure where to go. Zoning regulations need to be clarified. This may apply to an estimated 20 sites in town. Karen will ask Matt Monahan to review the regulation. She will also consult town counsel for their assistance in how to proceed. The process will be for the Select Board to review and approve the attorney’s suggested approach, then notices to property owners to inform them of the decision.
Sign Municipal Assessment Data Certificate for Revaluation: Select Board signed certificate.
Sign Personnel Action Form: Signed.
Unanticipated funds:
Motion: Beth Downs moved to accept $300.00 in unanticipated revenue from LCHIP per RSA 31:95-b. This is a Stewardship Grant acknowledging submission of the required 2022 annual monitoring report for the Bradford Town Hall and will be deposited into the Town Hall checking account.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Decision: 3-0
Karen added that she had received correspondence from Derik Lick, Attorney, who will be drafting an easement between the Town and the Historical Society that allows the Town to retain ownership of the land and allows the Historical Society to use the land for its buildings etc. Derek will be in touch in “a couple of weeks” to arrange a meeting with the Select Board to discuss the easement approach and to share a proposal.
Motion: Marlene Freylermotioned to adjourn to non-public session per RSA 91-A:3II (a) at 7:00 p.m.
Second: Beth Downs
Decision: 3-0
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to return to public session at 7:40 p.m.
Second: Marlene Freyler
Decision: 3-0 in favor
Motion: Beth Downs motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Second: Mel Pfeifle
Vote: 3-0 in favor
Upcoming meeting: February 27, 2023
Minutes submitted by Kathleen Bigford, Recording Secretary and Karen Hambleton, Administrator.