Selectmen’s Minutes 07.02.18

July 11, 2018 Karen Hambleton Minutes, Select Board 0

Board of Selectmen Meeting

July 2, 2018

Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm

Roll Call- Jim Bibbo, Chairman; John Pfeifle, Selectman; Michael James, Selectmen; Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator and Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance

Appearances:

  1. Mike Davidson, from the Lake Massasecum Improvement Association, appeared and provided an update on the efforts to reduce Milfoil Weed in Lake Massasecum. He thanked the Town for their support providing funding over the last 3 years which has helped reduce the invasive weed dramatically. He also discussed parking concerns along the Lake which the Police Department has been addressing.
  2. Ron Lal Puri and his wife, Anuradha Saini, appeared to request a temporary Occupancy Permit for 102 East Main Street (formerly Dodges Store). It was agreed that there will be two adults there; no children. The temporary Occupancy Permit shall be good for one month. Karen and Walter will work with them on the details.

Regular Business:

  1. Karen shared an invitation to participate in a Hazardous Waste Day in Warner. The Board thanked Warner for its invitation but declined to participate at this time.
  2. Lois Kilnapp was present and the Board discussed the expense associated with implementing a security system at the Transfer Station.

Motion: John Pfeifle motioned to use $671 from the Transfer Station budget to cover the expense.

Second: Jim Bibbo

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

  1. The Board discussed the need to get a heating plan in place for the Town Hall. Michael James will obtain system specifications which will be put out for bid once the specifications are accepted by the Board.
  2. A Community Development working group will meet July 5th at 6:00pm.
  3. The Selectmen were informed about a concern from the Police Chief related to accumulating vehicles at 18 Massasecum Avenue, Map 11/Lot 54.

Motion: John Pfeifle motioned to have the Code Enforcement Officer, Walter Royal, keep an eye on the property.

Second: Jim Bibbo

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

  1. The Town’s legal counsel advised the Select Board that the Town should join a larger group of municipalities, being represented by Upton and Hatfield, in the litigation regarding PSNH/Eversource’s property tax appeals. This would be a more cost effective solution for the Town as the cost of litigation would be shared by a larger number of towns.

Motion: John Pfeifle motioned to follow the legal advice.

Second: Michael James

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

  1. The Board declined the opportunity to utilize the State standard Inventory of Taxable Property (PA-28) form.
  2. The Board signed a tenant lease at the Bradford Area Community Center for the Community Action Program.
  3. The Board reviewed the Assessor’s recommendation on an Elderly Tax Exemption and denied the exemption as the Assessor recommended.
  4. An Intent to Cut was signed for Map 7/Lot 49.
  5. An Intent to Cut was signed for Map 13/Lot 26.
  6. The Board discussed the lack of a current Timber Monitor.
  7. The Board accepted an ongoing donation towards the Town Hall Restoration Trust Fund.
  8. The Board reviewed expenses thru June 2018.
  9. The Board congratulated Devin Pendleton on the great job she did organizing the Independence Day event. Also noted was the outstanding fireworks display.
  10. The Board discussed quotes received to remove dead trees that border the parking lot at the Bradford Area Community Center. Karen will follow up with the winning bidder and have work proceed on all the trees marked. The Road Agent will need to follow up on stump removal once the trees have been taken down.
  11. Minutes from the June 18th meeting were reviewed.

Motion: John Pfeifle motion to accept.

Second: Michael James

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

  1. Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest were reviewed and signed.
  2. The Board requested Karen identify owners surrounding the Brown Shattuck Memorial Field to determine if some trees can be trimmed to improve the visibility for future firework events.

Non-Public Session per RSA 91-A:3II  a and e at 6:34pm

Motion: John Pfeifle motioned to move into Non-Public Session

Second: Jim Bibbo

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

 The Board adjourned to Public Session at 7:12 pm

Motion: John Pfeifle motioned to leave Non-Public Session

Second: Michael James

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

The Board adjourned the meeting at 7:13pm.

Motion: Jim Bibbo motioned to adjourn

Second: John Pfeifle

Decision: vote 3-0 in favor

The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday July 16th, 2018 at the Bradford Area Community Center.

Minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn