Selectmen’s Minutes 11.14.16

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Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes

November 14, 2016

Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting called to order at 5:30pm

Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman

Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance

Appearances

Pam Bruss: Pam shared the Planning Board’s rough draft of the revised sign ordinance. She also shared a letter from Stephen Henninger and Mike Tardiff, both from Central NH Regional Planning Commission, giving their feedback on the proposed revised sign ordinance. Pam explained that the goal of the sub-committee is to update the regulations such that they are are easier to understand, implement and enforce, and are also in keeping with the rural character of the town of Bradford. The sub-committee looked into 9 other surrounding towns and reviewed their sign ordinances. Pam requested the Board review the proposed changes and return their feedback to her by November 28th. The one major change suggested by the sub-committee is that the Planning Board approve/deny sign applications rather than the Selectmen. John stated that he agrees to this change. Motion to have the Planning Board approve/deny sign applications, Vote 3-0.

Regular Business

  1. Bradford Town Logo: Sonny shared a re-designed logo for the Town. Motion to approve new logo, Vote 3-0
  2. Review THROC letter: John read the letter out loud for the record. The Board supports the THROC moving forward.
  3. Confirm Selectmen’s Representative to THROC: Jim Bibbo will remain the representative.
  4. Board signed Timber Tax Warrant – Map7/Lot49
  5. Jim suggested dedicating the 2017 July 4th Fireworks to Staff Sgt. David Whitcher of Bradford who passed away in the line of duty while dive training off of Key West, Florida. Motion with vote, 3-0
  6. John read a letter from Joy Hammond and Mike Elmes thanking the Bradford Police Department for all that they do for the town.
  7. Budgets: The Selectmen will review the Budgets with the Budget Committee once all budgets are received, they will work together to set up a schedule for this to occur.
  8. The Board would like to wish Maureen’s daughter a fast recovery from her surgery this past week.

Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.

Minutes of November 14, 2016 meeting were reviewed and accepted with no change.

The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Bradford Community Center.

Meeting adjourned at 5:56pm

Minutes submitted by Molly Hopkins