TOWN OF BRADFORD
TOWN HALL RESTORATION COMMITTEE
MARCH 7, 2013
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Eileen Kelly, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:12pm with Beth Rodd, Audrey Sylvester, Beth Downes, Michele Halsted, David Halsted, Caryl Walker, Marcia Keller, Dick Keller, John Greenwood, and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. George Cilley came in late. Also attending was Bob Lincoln.
Review and Consideration of February 21, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to approve the February 21, 2013 minutes as presented. Seconded by Beth Rodd. Motion carried 9-0.
Review and Consideration of February 23, 2013 Forum minutes:
Motion was made by Beth Rodd to approve the minutes as presented for the February 23, 2013 Town Hall Restoration Forum. Seconded by Caryl Walker. Motion carried 9-0.
Presentation of Town Hall Restoration at Town Meeting:
Andrew Pinard was asked to present a short slide show at Town Meeting, actually a collage of local area with emphasis on the town hall. He showed the slides this evening and will adjust to cover about ten minutes.
Much discussion ensued regarding the presentation to be given at Town Meeting. Eileen Kelly, Chair will give the presentation following Brackett Scheffy, Moderator’s opening remarks. Some topics included: Financing, which Marcia Keller will address. Fundraising, Michele Halsted suggested mentioning energy savings, perhaps percentage, but not dollar amounts. Also the energy of the committee will be turned towards fundraising once the Article is passed. Yard signs are available to place where ever one can. Discussion and comments regarding campaigning results were varied, however, the consensus is, residents are favorable in this endeavor, but we do need a 2/3 vote.
Dave Drasba, Architect will be attending and present some drawings. Joe Campbell, North Branch Construction will also be available to answer questions.
The Town Hall Bond, Article Four will be first on the list of Articles. The ballot box will be open for one hour.
A list of anticipated questions were discussed at length.
Several great letters to the Editor were favorably commented on.
Public Hearings for LCHIP are scheduled for March 7, March 11 and March 18.
A reminder to forward telephone calls to request Senator Robert Odell to support the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) and how much LCHIP could help the Town of Bradford. Senator Odell’s telephone number is 271-6733.
Andrew Pinard found that there is a record of a drilled well in 1912 at 40 feet which was deepened in 1967 to a depth of 260 feet.
No other business to be brought before the committee, meeting adjourned 8:45pm.
A reminder to everyone: Brunch at Appleseed Sunday, March 10, 2013 between 8:00am and 12:00 noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary