Meeting called to order at 7:05pm
Roll Call – Jason Allen (Chair), Michael James, Marlene Freyler (attended by phone) and Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator, were in attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance
Appearances:
- No appearances
Regular Business:
- A review of the minutes from the March 23rd, 2020 meeting was deferred until the following meeting.
- Account Payables and the Payroll Manifest were signed.
- The Board signed a letter drafted in response to a letter from Brooks McCandlish.
- The Board discussed the use of the Masonic Building as first responder exposure facility. Use of the facility will not be needed at this time.
- Karen shared some policies that have been implemented in other communities as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Karen will draft an emergency COVID-19 policy for the Town of Bradford.
- Jason requested the Board establish email addresses for all Town employees/departments. Karen will discuss implementing this with Andrew Pinard.
- Karen presented the Board with the Department of Revenue’s 2020 MS-232 Appropriations Voted at Town Meeting. Jason asked that it be held until the next agenda for signature while he clarifies questions he has regarding implementation of the budget.
- A Junkyard Renewal Permit was presented and signed for Larry’s Salvage.
- The Board discussed the lease of space at the Bradford Area Community Center regarding the Driver’s Ed program. George Freyler asked whether he would be required to pay his April lease since he is unable to use the facility due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He has had to cancel the course for the month of April.
Motion: Jason Allen motioned to waive the lease payment for April 2020.
Second: Michael James
Decision: 2-0 in favor, Marlene recused herself.
- The Board discussed payments for disposal fees at the Transfer Station. Michael will have a follow up conversation with Lois to make sure fees are more visible and applied consistently.
- Karen shared a compensation payout request.
- Marlene requested the Board have the interim Fire Chief attend a Board meeting to provide an update on the Fire Department.
Public Input:
- Given the COVID 19 situation, there was no public input accepted at this meeting.
Motion: Jason Allen motioned to adjourn to Non-public session per RSA 91:A3II (a) at 7:32pm.
Second: Michael James
Decision: 3-0 in favor
Motion: Jason Allen motioned to return to Public Session at 8:31pm
Second: Michael James
Decision: 3-0 in favor
Motion: Jason Allen motioned to adjourn to Non-public session per RSA 91:A3II (a) at 8:32pm.
Second: Michael James
Decision: 3-0 in favor
Motion: Jason Allen motioned to return to Public Session at 8:42pm
Second: Michael James
Decision: 3-0 in favor
Steve Hall, Road Agent, updated the Select Board on the mowing contract, Pleasant View Culvert and Cochran Hill projects.
Motion: Jason Allen motioned at adjourn at 9:21pm.
Second: Michael James
Decision: 3-0 in favor
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on April 6th, 2020 at 7:00pm, at the Bradford Community Center.
Minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn, Recording Secretary