Library Activities July 2008
June 30, 2008
Library Calendar
July 2008
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Book & Plant Sale 9-2
MONDAY, JULY 7
Trustees, 7pm
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Book-to-movie
Cold Comfort Farm, 7pm
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Summer Reading Program, 10am
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Documentary Movie
War / Dance, 7pm
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Summer Reading Program, 10am
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Summer Reading Program, 10am
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Superior Court Public Notice
June 30, 2008
State of New Hampshire
Superior Court
Merrimack County Courthouse
WILLIAM S. MCGRAW, Clerk
KATHLEEN A. MCDONALD, Deputy Clerk
KAREN K. FRAZIER, Deputy Clerk
163 North Main Street
P.O. Box 2880
Concord, NH 03302-2880
(603) 225-5501
www.courts.state.nh.us TTY/TDD 1-800-735-2964
No. 08-E-204
IN RE: Town of Bradford
PETITION FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
EQUITY CITATION FOR PUBLICATION
The above entitled action for a Special Town Meeting is now pending in this Court. The original Petition is on file in this Court and may be examined by interested parties.
It is ordered by the Court that the Town of Bradford give notice to the residents of the town of the pendency of this action by causing a true and attested copy of this Citation Order of Notice to be published in the next available edition of the Concord Monitor, a local newspaper with a wide circulation in the Town of Bradford, in the County of Merrimack, and the State of New Hampshire, the last publication to be not less than twenty-four hours before the hearing. The Town shall also cause a copy of this Notice to be posted in two public places in said town and at the Selectmen’s Office of the Town of Bradford. Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on this Petition for a Special Town Meeting at 10:00 A.M., July 7, 2008, at the Merrimack County Superior Court, 163 North Main Street, Concord, NH.
William S. McGraw
June 20, 2008
Clerk of Superior Court William S. McGraw
Attorney for Town of Bradford – Laura A. Spector, Mitchell & Bates PA, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia,NH 03246
AOC form SUD0002 rev. 10/01
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Articles under consideration:
Article 1: To see if the town will vote rescind the votes on Article 15 and Article 37 at the March, 2008 Town Meeting and to raise and appropriate the sum of $350,000 (Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars) for the construction of a new Town highway garage on the land currently occupied by the existing garage, and to authorize the issuance of not more than $200,000 of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) and to authorize the selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon; furthermore, to authorize the withdrawal of $100,000 from the New Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund, and to authorize the withdrawal of $50,000 from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. The selectmen recommend this appropriation. The budget committee recommends this appropriation. (2/3 ballot vote required).
(NOTE: Article 15 at the March 2008 Town Meeting raised and appropriated the sum of $25,000 to begin necessary repairs to the current highway garage. Article 37 at the March 2008 Town Meeting withdrew $40,000 from the New Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of continuing research and preparation for a new highway garage and was amended at the meeting to designate a portion of those funds to be expended to conduct a Phase I environmental site assessment, and if necessary, a Phase II environmental site assessment, on the lower dump site to assess the suitability of the area for the future location of town facilities.)
Article 2: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 to build a salt shed on property currently owned by the Town of Bradford, and to authorize the issuance of not more than $100,000 of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) and to authorize the selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. The selectmen recommend this appropriation. The budget committee recommends this appropriation. (2/3 ballot vote required).
Article 3: To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 to conduct a Phase I environmental site assessment, and if deemed necessary by the Board of Selectmen, a Phase II environmental site assessment, on the lower dump site to assess the suitability of the area for the future location of town facilities. The selectmen recommend this appropriation. The budget committee does not recommend this appropriation.
Budget Committee Public Hearing 07.01.08
June 30, 2008
Bradford Budget Committee
Will hold a public hearing on July 1st, 2008
For the Budget for Special Town Meeting
Scheduled for July 29th, 2008
The purpose of the Special Meeting
Will be to address the Town Highway Garage
The hearing will begin at 7:00 pm after
The Selectmen’s Meeting in the Town Hall
Budget Committee Minutes 06.24.08
June 27, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 24, 2008
7:00PMCall to Order and Roll Call:
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair opened the June 24, 2008 Budget Committee Meeting with Andrew Pinard, Selectmen Representative, Marlene Freyler, Jane Lucas, Gary Wall, Chris Aiken and Cheryl Behr, Administrator present. Absent was Robert Stewart, Chair.
Warrant Articles for the Proposed Special Town Meeting:
Providing the Court approves the request, the Special Town Meeting will be held July 29, 2008.
Article 1: To see if the town will vote to rescind the votes on Article 15 and Article 37 at the March 2008 Town Meeting and to raise and appropriate the sum of $350,000 (Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars) for the construction of a new Town highway garage on the land currently occupied by the existing garage and to authorize the issuance of not more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) in bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) and to authorize the Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon; furthermore, to authorize the withdrawal of $100,000 from the New Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund, and to authorize the withdrawal of $50,000 from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. The selectmen recommend this appropriation. (2/3 ballot vote is required).
Discussion ensued regarding the wording of Article I, and it was pointed out that it has been reviewed by Council. It was also advised with the exception of the actual financing, this is the same Article the Budget Committee approved last March. Question of what preliminary work has been done, and Andrew Pinard, Selectmen Representative advised a Site survey has been done of the property, and right now are determining one boundary
Line of the property concerning a land swap in the late 50′s which was not done. This is a “turn key production” was advised. In reply to the question of if this passes, when would the building be ordered, Andrew Pinard, Selectmen Representative advised the expectation would be within seven days. It was also pointed out that this covers all work outside of work done by volunteers. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Gary Wall to accept Article 1 as written with the word to be added in the first line between vote and rescind. Seconded and carried unanimously.
(Note: Article 15 at the March 2008 Town Meeting raised and appropriated the sum of $25,000 to begin necessary repairs to the current highway garage. Article 37 at the March 2008 Town Meeting withdrew $40,000 from the New Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of continuing research and preparation for a new highway garage and was amended at the meeting to designate a portion of those funds to be expended to conduct a Phase I environmental site assessment, and if necessary a Phase II environmental site assessment, on the lower dump site to assess the suitability of the area for the future location n of town facilities) This is for clarification only.
Article 2. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 to build a salt shed on property currently owned by the Town of Bradford, on Cilley Lane in Bradford, N.H. and to authorize the issuance of not more than $100,000 of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) and to authorize the selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. The selectmen recommend this appropriation. 2/3 ballot vote required.
Discussion ensued regarding building the salt shed on Jones Road, which is an option. It would be less convenient as the loader cannot be left there as it would not start per Steve Lucier, Road Agent. It was stated that the time between the ordering and erection of the salt shed, would be about 90 days.
Motion was made by Gary Wall to accept Article 2 as written. Seconded by Jane Lucas.
Motion carried unanimously.
Article 3: To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 to conduct a Phase I environmental site assessment, and if deemed necessary by the Board of Selectmen, Phase II environmental site assessment on the lower dump site to assess the suitability of the area for future location of town facilities. Selectmen recommend this appropriation. Andrew Pinard, Selectmen Representative advised this is in response to an amendment that was voted and approved at last town meeting.
Motion was made by Gary Wall to accept Article 3 as written. Motion seconded. Vote was 2 affirmative, 4 negative. Motion defeated.
Andrew Pinard, Selectmen Representative advised Cheryl Behr, Administrator has projected an increase for 2009 in the town budget, basically for fuel increases, amounting to $145,000.00 which the budget committee went over. Discussion ensued regarding where budget cuts could be done.
Meeting adjourned 8:30pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary. UNAPPROVED
Planning Board Minutes 06.26.08
June 26, 2008
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
WORK SESSION
JUNE 24, 2008
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 with Marcia Keller, Barbara Vannata, Barry Wheeler, Sonny Harris, Bill Glennie arrived late, Jim Bibbo, Alternate. All three other Alternates and Charles Meany, Selectmen representative were absent. Andrew Pinard, Selectmen representative sat in at 8:40PM.
Barry Wheeler questioned how often an Alternate can be absent before being replaced. Discussion took place regarding unexcused absences as being up to the discretion of the board. It was also suggested the Alternates who attend most frequently should be the ones seated for absent members. Marcia Keller read the following from the Rules of Procedure: As far as Alternates are concerned, prolonged unexcused absences by an Alternate shall be grounds to request resignation as an Alternate from the Board.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Bill Glennie.
Consideration and approval of May 27, 2008 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to accept the May 27, 2008 minutes from the Naughton Site Walk as well as the regular work session minutes. Barbara Vannata seconded. Motion carried Sonny Harris abstained. Motion carried 5-0.
Updated Zoning Ordinances:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair handed out copies of the updated Zoning Ordinances to all board members for them to read and bring any concerns to the next Planning Board meeting.
To Do Folder:
It was stated that the 5 paper copies have still not been signed by the Pfeifle’s, and it was advised that the Mylar cannot be signed and recorded at MCRD until they have been. Marge Cilley, Secretary advised she had a telephone call from Jenna at Eckman Engineering, who advised she will follow through on this, consequently another letter has not been sent.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised he had spoken with Dave Pickman regarding the comments that were lacking on the Site Plan, and he will be in and make the amendment. As soon as that is accomplished, the refund check will be forthcoming.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair read Jane Johnsen’s resignation as Alternate as well as representative of the Safe Route to School Committee.
Marcia Keller suggested deferring her request for a while. Seconded by Barry Wheeler.
The consensus of the Planning Board was to talk with her further.
Marcia Keller advised she had talked with Ian Thomas, CNHRPC regarding Safe Routes to School. CNHRPC does administer the program. Also as Mr. Corrigan advised they do pull all areas of the town together for support. The Task Force is still in place and Jim Bibbo suggested perhaps they could contact Jane Johnsen to come to a meeting with all the work and knowledge she has acquired, and help the Task Force to elect their own Chair to work on it. This would be supported by the Selectmen as well as the Planning Board. It is a long term project. Ian Thomas, CNHRPC advised the first step is to prepare a travel plan with the one or two mile loop around the area. Another point was made, that at present, there is no crosswalk on Route 114 from Main Street to Old Warner Road. Beth Rodd suggested Mary Keegan Dayton as well as Carol Adams be invited to come to a Task Force meeting. Additional names were also mentioned.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo for the Planning Board to write a letter to Jane Johnsen requesting her to stay on the Planning Board as an Alternate. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 7-0.
A letter from Chris Northrop, OEP, advising there is an RSA advising a copy of each Planning document on file with the town should be kept by OEP, and they should be forwarded to them electronically. Marcia Keller advised the Town Clerk should also have copies. Phil will ask Ian to forward the records tomorrow.
Marcia advised she had given the Selectmen comments for the FEMA Flood Plan Maps in writing, and they acknowledged them. There will be an article in the July Bridge, stating the July 28, 2008 deadline.
Site Plan Review:
The board members made comments as they went through the review, working from the existing Site Plan. Marcia Keller agreed that she would put in new sections and changes as members forward them to her, then e-mail the edited copy out to all the board members. Someone else will do the formatting, and then a Public Hearing would have to be held. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised he would like to propose changes amongst the board members, and then discuss it for consensus of the board.
Tall Pines Realty outside lighting was discussed. They will be talked with regarding the light blinding drivers on Route #103, to see how it can be corrected.
Andrew Pinard was seated for Selectmen representative at 8:40 pm
The question of whether Dunkin Donuts final plans have been received at this time was brought up.
Enforcement of different issues were discussed.
Much discussion ensued regarding many topics of concern. It was stated that until any violation is documented, it is not a violation.
Another concern brought up by Jim Bibbo was putting up a walk your bike sign for bicyclists by the covered bridge because of the wide spaces in the floor. Andrew Pinard, Selectmen representative advised a sign for each approach to the bridge has already been ordered.
Rules and Requests for all applicants to follow:
There was conversation regarding making all applicants very aware that they do need to follow the time frame for getting their complete applications in to the Planning Board 21 days prior to the next meeting, as well as all checks made payable to the correct departments. If this is not followed, by not allowing enough time to get the Public/Legal Notice in the paper and certified mailings to abutters out in time, the applicant may not be heard until the following month.
Gravel Pits were discussed and it was pointed out that the next step is at the Selectmen’s discretion, a second letter from the Planning Board has been forwarded to them.
Discussion ensued concerning the Planning Board meeting with the Selectmen at their session on July 15, 2008. A letter will be written to Cheryl Behr, Administrator requesting to be put on the Selectmen’s Agenda.
Mention was made of the Shoreline Protection Act power point presentation by Jason Auve to be held in the Warner Town Hall on Thursday June 26, 2008 at 6:30pm.
Meeting adjourned 9:25pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary unapproved
Conservation Commission Minutes 06.17.08
June 25, 2008
BRADFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Date: June 17, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m., Town Library
Present: Brooks McCandlish, Meg Fearnley, Nathaniel Bruss, Ann Eldridge, Amy Blitzer, Andrea LaMoreaux (Quorum met)
Visitor: Phil LaMoreaux
I. Previous Meeting Minutes
a. 05/20/08 meeting minutes were reviewed, moved to accept, seconded, and approved by all.
II. Treasurer Report
a. Earned interest of $8.97 last month.
b. We have approx. $188 left in 2008 budget.
III. Housekeeping
a. Workshop Correspondence
i. Wildlife Action Plan
ii. Landscaping at Waters Edge Workshop
1. Action Item: Ann will post flyer at the Post Office.
b. Correspondence received
i. DES letters of Deficiency
1. Two properties on Lake Massasecum.
c. Letter from Mike Carter
i. Letter was reviewed by committee.
d. Intents to Cut
i. Ann has not been receiving these.
e. Lake Massasecum Flood Study – Selectmen Meeting
i. Ann attended meeting.
f. Senate Bill regarding changes to funding of conservation projects
i. If commission would like to donate to a qualified conservation organization to help with a specific conservation project, would need to have a warrant article at Town Meeting to get this approval.
ii. Commission consensus is to wait until we have an applicable project to request this approval.
g. HPPC Grant
i. The overall state funding for grant has been reduced by 50%,
ii. Grant applicants will be notified soon.
iii. Action Item: At our next meeting, we should figure out how to proceed with project.
IV. Bog Easement
a. This has been delayed at the New England Wildflower Society (NEWFS)
b. NEWFS would like Town to help with Attorney fees
c. Action Item: Ann will write a letter stating that we do not understand their concerns.
V. Upcoming Events
a. Commission discussed holding an October education/outreach event.
i. Brooks suggested the “They sawed up a storm” presentation
ii. Action Item: Brooks will talk to the UNH Cooperative Extension to see what programs are available.
Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted by Andrea LaMoreaux
Select Board Minutes 06.17.08
June 20, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JUNE 17, 2008
6:00PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair called the June 17th meeting to order at 6:06pm with Andrew Pinard, Charles Meany, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer present.
Review and Approval of June 3, 2008 minutes:
Motion was made by Charles Meany to approve the June 3, 2008 minutes with the following edits. Seconded by Andrew Pinard.
1. Page 2, 7 lines up from the bottom of the page should read: she is paying.
2. Page 5, 5th line down should read: Selectmen advised Cheryl Behr should apply for: used oil burner.
Motion carried 3-0.
Expanded survey of Town property on Cilley Lane – Site salt shed-review of warrant to send to the Bradford Bridge.
Discussion ensued concerning surveying the whole property where the existing town sheds are located on Cilley Lane for a cost of $1690.00. One line needs to be established in particular where there is a discrepancy, and the existing culvert is on landowner’s driveway now. If a land swap transpired, the town would be swapping a little less than 400 square feet for 1400 square feet, and the 1400 square feet is closer to where the shed is. Andrew Pinard advised he is not of the opinion they should try to swap the land at this time. Perhaps it would be better for the town to retain the 1400 square feet and seek to purchase the 400 square feet from the property owner or through reverse possession.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator pointed out, in order to do a Boundary Line Adjustment, the Planning Board would require a survey. Peter Fenton, Chair called Mr. McNab tonight who was non committal at this time regarding the land swap. It was stated that the town will pay for the survey and not pay for the culvert. More conversation ensued, and it will be brought up again at a later time.
Accounts Payable manifest and payroll manifest were reviewed:
APPEARANCES:
Geoffrey Hirsch :
Geoffrey Hirsch, Old Sutton Road, came before the Selectmen to discuss the hazardous gaps in the floor of the Bement Bridge which bicycles have caught their tires in, throwing the rider off and they have been severely injured. Mr. Hirsch advised a bright and clear sign on both approaches to the bridge stating “Caution, walk bikes across bridge” could be helpful. The Selectmen advised they would definitely get signs put up so stating.
Salt Shed:
Andrew Pinard advised he had done some research and went over findings to the Selectmen regarding various construction of Salt Sheds. Prices varied between $81,000 to $110,000. In response to a question by Charles Meany, Steve Lucier, Road Agent advised to continue to program volunteers for the first of August. Steve Lucier, Road Agent is concerned about losing space if moved too soon. It was agreed that surveys need to be done first.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised price quote on a Waste Oil Heater was thirteen thousand nine hundred fifty five dollars ($13,955.00) and would burn any kind of fluid including Spec Oil (recycled oil) for about one half the cost. The quoted price would also include 500 gal. tanks. The town could also apply for a twenty five hundred dollar ($2,500.00) Grant from the State of NH, which would be available each year, which would go towards the cleaning of the heater. This price is for a waste oil boiler, which could be used if the town received the go ahead from the town to put radiant heat system in a new building. If it were to be used in the existing building, about three thousand ($3,000.00) would be necessary for Modine Heaters, which hang from the ceiling. The capacity is for a 10,000 square foot building. The deadline for the Workbench Mark is June 30, 2008.
Andrew Pinard inquired if the review of the Warrant should go to the Bradford Bridge and also if the Superior Court has given a date for a special Town Meeting. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised the Superior Court could be applied to on June 16, 2008, and it has been done, but no date back has been received at this time. The three Warrants to go to Superior Court are: 1. Financing the Buildings 2. One for Salt Shed, Highway Garage 3. Assigning the sum of $15,000.00 to testing of the lower Site. Cheryl Behr, Administrator questioned if additional Warrant Articles should be considered at this special town meeting to which the Selectmen advised, just the Highway Garage. Consensus was to send the information to the Bradford Bridge.
Steve Lucier, Road Agent was thanked as well as the road crew for cleaning out the second floor of the town hall.
Steve Lucier advised the spring and rear end housing problems with one truck costing $983.00 and the 1998 truck costing $15,084.00.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised she had e-mailed each of the Selectmen a letter regarding the Transfer Station. Single stream recycling was discussed. It is estimated that the tipping fees will increase from $45.00 to $65.00 per ton, which would make a difference of about $18,000.00 a year for Bradford.
Consensus of the Selectmen was that Cheryl Behr, Administrator would write a letter advising it is under consideration at this time.
BUDGET:
Cheryl Behr, Administrator handed out a spreadsheet of anticipated increases in expenses for 2009 and the reasons for them. Cheryl explained that to do just what is being done now, not including payroll, the anticipated increase for 2009 is $145,000.00. Also an Expense Summary through June 30, 2008 was handed out showing Percent Remaining for the year for each department.
Other discussion included:
Painting contract. Licensed person needs to be on site for lead.
Leighton intent to cut on Deer Valley Road, Map 12, Lot 8 was not done last year.
Veteran’s exemption for signature
Andrew Pinard questioned the Selectmen to see if they feel it is reasonable to ask the Budget Committee to maybe help out by looking a little greater in depth into the budget. They have not yet met together regarding this. One suggestion was to start looking at the budget a little earlier in the year, say September and the other recommendation Andrew Pinard had asked them to consider was to meet monthly rather than quarterly. Also maybe they would consider each department doing a single line item. Peter Fenton, Chair advised as far as doing the budget earlier, that would be the Selectmen’s issue, or going back a little more, would be the department heads. Marlene Freyler, Budget Committee member advised the reason they wanted to come to the Selectmen was to see if this was all the Selectmen’s ideas or just Andrew’s. Conversation ensued. Peter Fenton, Chair advised he feels the Budget Committee is doing a good job, every other town has different procedures, this seems to work for Bradford.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard that the Selectmen request the Budget Committee consider meeting more frequently and to take a more active role in the preparation of the budget for the coming year, being aware of the specific proposed shortfall of what is going to happen and also include the Department Heads. Charles Meany advised he would not second that motion. Peter Fenton, Chair advised he did not understand the purpose of the motion. Cheryl Behr advised that if they wish to curtail the budget they have now, then calling the Department Heads and saying we know this is coming up, we need to build up some surplus, you are going to have to cut something out of your budget and see if that is a reasonable possibility. Charles Meany advised he would like to bring a department head in to each successive meeting until they have all been heard, discussed their budgets, talked about their thoughts about where they are going and seeing what we need to do. We can start the budget process earlier, but do not need to involve the Budget Committee to do it.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to request each Department Head to meet with the Selectmen, beginning with the BACC Governance Board and Kate Dobrowski, Community Center and Parks and Rec., followed by the Executive Budget, Financial Administration, Police, Fire and Rescue. No actual vote taken. Board agreed. Cheryl Behr, Administrator will prepare detail sheets for each department and make them available.
Cemetery lot layout:
The Cemetery Commission minutes contained the following read by Cheryl Behr, Administrator,” We measured the irregular lots in Sunny Plain between 3C9 and 3C14. It was a unanimous decision to change the 3D portion in front of them to the same size, making single and double lots and price them accordingly. We will check with the town to find out if any further action is needed to do this.” They want to start selling these lots. Consensus of the Selectmen was there is no problem with this.
Police Grant for spots system:
A letter from the State of New Hampshire to Chief Valiquet was handed out to the Selectmen regarding participation in offering a connection to the SPOTS system, a source to facilitate the distribution of criminal justice data to authorized users. The Selectmen advised not to sign up for this service.
Assessing reviews:
Due to personnel changes over the years, Bradford is on the 5th Assessor. There is a very noticeable decline in the quality of the system and tasks are not finished. There are several parcels of land now with issues. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised Chris Frey is checking on the maps parcel by parcel to see that they have all the subdivisions recorded in the system. Cheryl Behr, Administrator has spoken to Gary Roberge from Avitar.
Meeting closed to go into Non Public Session per RSA 91A 3II-Personnel Issues at 8:05pm.
The Selectmen came out of the Non Public Session at 8:35pm.
Peter Fenton, Chair thanked Marcia Keller for the comments regarding the flood maps.
A letter will be written to FEMA requesting that they update the maps because they are substantially out of date.
Meeting adjourned 8:35pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary UNAPPROVED
Select Board Minutes Non-Public 06.17.08
June 20, 2008
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S NON PUBLIC MEETING
Per RSA 91A 3II
June 17, 2008
8:05pm
Present:
The June 17, 2008, 8:05pm Non Public Selectmen’s Meeting under RSA 91A 3II was attended by Peter Fenton, Chair, Andrew Pinard, Charles Meany, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer.
The Selectmen came out of the Non Public meeting at 8:35pm with the decision that the Selectmen have authorized the Administrator to issue verbal warning to a Department Head.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Select Board Agenda 06.17.08
June 16, 2008
Agenda
June 17, 2008
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances;
1.
Regular Business
1. Accounts Payable manifest and payroll manifest for review
2. Transfer Station letter – new baler
3. Budget
4. Personnel manual
5. Expanded survey of Town property on
6. Painting contract
7. Leighton intent to cut on
Conservation Commission Minutes 05.20.08
June 14, 2008
BRADFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Date: May 20, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m., Town Library
Present: Brooks McCandlish, Carol Meise, Meg Fearnley, Nathaniel Bruss, Ann Eldridge, Andrea LaMoreaux, Phil LaMoreaux (Quorum met)
I. Previous Meeting Minutes
a. 04/15/08 meeting minutes were reviewed, minor edits made, moved to accept, seconded, and approved by all.
II. Treasurer Report
a. Earned interest last month.
III. Housekeeping
a. Committee Membership
i. Phil LaMoreaux resigned his full position due to other personal and municipal commitments, but offered to continue to attend meetings.
ii. Meg nominated Carol Meise to become a full member of the commission. Brooks seconded the motion. During the discussion all committee members expressed approval.
1. Action Item: Ann will write selectmen to notify them of the committee membership changes.
b. Gravel Pits
i. The committee discussed if there should be an annual gravel pit inspection day when committee members would visit all active pits.
1. Committee unanimously agreed that this would be a good idea and a standard inspection form should be used and photos should be taken and filed appropriately.
c. Workshops and meeting correspondence were reviewed.
d. Natural Resource Grant Update
i. No word on HPPC grant yet.
ii. The basis for the grant is to help refine zoning and to identify areas to conserve in Bradford.
IV. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services correspondence
a. Letter of compliance for Laurendeau project.
b. Davis Road, James Pickman/Carlson
i. December 31, 2007, letter of deficiency stating that restoration or permit required within 60 days.
1. Action Item: Ann will find out the status of this project.
V. Review of Intents to Cut
i. Massasecum Ave: Some cutting is occurring
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Andrea LaMoreaux
