Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 25, 2016 Minutes
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 5:31pm
Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman
Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance
Appearances
- Stan Ovrevik, Rosewood Country Inn – Stan presented an updated letter asking for the Town’s permission to allow their guests to consume alcoholic beverages on their deck and porch. The Select Board approved his request.
- Steve Chase, Historical Society – Steve presented plans for expanding and improving the Historic Village Area. Plans include creating a meeting room inside the Old Post Office. Steve asked the Select Board to designate the Old Post Office and the Tin Shop as being historically significant to the Town. He explained that this designation would relax some of the building codes. He shared a number of ideas the Historical Society has for that area going forward and indicated they have raised approximately $20,000. There was discussion about a water source for the Post Office and Tin Shop (currently the rental property owner and the Historical Society share a water source). The Select Board noted that there is a lot of interest in the Naughton/Marshall property with a number of ideas floating around including an ice rink and picnic areas. The setback for the launching of the Town’s firework display could also affect what can be done on certain parts of the property. The Selectmen stressed the need for all interested parties to work in harmony. John mentioned that the old golf course casino may be donated and moved there as well. Steve stressed there were no changes relative the 2012 Historic District designation and that what was being requested was simply a local statement of historic value. John moved that the wording proposed by the Historical Society be changed to read:
The Select Board of the Town of Bradford, NH hereby declares that two buildings: 1) the “Old Post Office” located on Tax Map 17-012-00 and 2) the Historical Society’s “Tin Shop” located on Tax Map 17-013-00 are of significant “Historic Value” to the Town of Bradford, NH. The intent of this declaration is to allow alternative approaches to remodeling, repair, or alterations to these two historic buildings as provided by the building code, and approved by our local code official.
Jim seconded and the vote in favor was unanimous.
Regular Business
- Move to Town Hall: The alarm system is on in “test” mode. Sheetrock will temporarily be placed where the bulletproofing would go. This was accepted by the Fire Chief as temporary until the bulletproofing material is installed. Camila Devlin, Town Clerk, requested confirmation that the building will have an occupancy permit in time to hold our elections there so that she could publish the date and location of the September election. John confirmed this to be the case.
- Ryan’s Way: A photo showing the damaged Ryan’s Way sign was shown to the Selectmen. Jim motioned and John seconded that the Town fix the sign. The vote in favor was unanimous.
- Senator Ayotte’s letter: The Chair read a letter commending and praising Officer Ed Shaughnessy for his fundraising work on behalf of Anna Cook and her family for a diabetic assist service dog.
- The Select Board voted to accept Cow Flop Bingo funds for the Independence Day Trust Fund.
- The Select Board voted to accept funds for the Scholarship Fund. The Trustees were encouraged to update the Select Board on their recent discussions.
- The Select Board signed Breezy Hill Bridge Requisition #8.
- The Select Board signed an abatement for Map 11/Lot 76 Site 29.
- The Select Board authorized the reimbursement of overpaid taxes.
- The Select Board signed a Junk Yard permit for 78 Fortune Road.
- The Select Board signed an application for Current Use – Map 5/Lot 93.
- The Select Board reviewed the application for reimbursement for Federal/State Land and requested Karen gather more information before they signed it.
- The Select Board signed two tax exemption forms.
- The Select Board signed a Personnel Action Form.
- The Select Board revisited a Back Tax Payment Plan and decided not to make any changes at this time.
- Sonny indicated that he has had a number of complaints about French’s Park this year. Folks have complained about trailers being parked there, a lack of permits, cars driving through too quickly, graffiti etc. The Select Board agreed to hire someone to work weekends to oversee activity there. It was suggested that trailers could be parked at the Transfer Station.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.
Minutes of July 11, 2016 meeting were reviewed and accepted with no change. Voted 3-0.
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm
Minutes submitted by Karen Hambleton