Library Activities 09.10
August 30, 2010
September 2010
Wednesday, September 1
Library Trustees, 6pm
Friday, September 3
Book-to-Movie Discussion
Julie & Julia by Julie Powell, 7pm
Saturday, September 4
Book Sale, 9am-2pm
Monday, September 6
Library closed
Wednesday, September 15
Library Book Group, The Glass Room by Simon Mawer, 7pm
Friday, September 17
International Movie Afghan Star, 7pm
Select Board Agenda 08.31.10
August 27, 2010
AGENDA
August 31, 2010
Selectmen’s Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances:
1. Denise Renk – Using the second floor of the Town Hall for Zumba classes
2. Ken Anderson regarding transfer station road
3. Chris Dunkly for Naomi Payne regarding driveway on Craig Road
4. Jeff Remillard
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifest for review and signature
2. Report on meeting on August 26 regarding town hall renovations
3. Report on messages from Lance Harbour, Hazard Mitigation, regarding Lake Massasecum water shed and Bridge issue
4. Web site and pdf maps?
Conservation Commission Minutes 08.17.10
August 25, 2010
Draft Conservation Commission Meeting Notes
Date: August 17, 2010
Time: 7pm
Location: Brown Memorial Library
Present: Meg Fearnley, Brooks McCandlish, J.A. Eldridge, Nathanial Bruss, Carol Meise, members. Laura Ryder and Ed MacLeod present.
Secretary’s minutes from July 20 meeting read and accepted.
Treasurer’s report: Interest earned. Meg inquired at town offices as to Current Use Change Penalty for 2009 received. A sum of $6500 was reported earned according to the town report. A letter will be sent requesting information.
Correspondence: Merrimack County Conservation District annual meeting attended by Nathanial Bruss – conversation with Stacy Luke to be followed up.
Liberty Elm Tree: Steve Hanson was told about the possibility of this donation of a 10-14 foot tree. Could be placed near the Bradford Historical Society blacksmith shop. The DAR of Warner would like to take part in a ceremony in conjunction with their 100th anniversary in 2012. Decision to hold tree planting until that date. Application to be mailed.
Planning Board Comments: Reviewed gravel pit application, former Pfieffle lot. Applicant seeks waivers. Copy of full application and Earth Removal Regs. given to BCC by Marcia. Nathanial and Brooks authorized to review and comment.
CIP: Was delivered to Planning Board subcommittee.
Bradford Area Community Center: request for assistance in leading hikes in Bradford. Voted to collaborate. Kate D. to be informed.
Public Presentation: Chris Martin (NH Audubon biologist) to be contacted about possibility of presenting on eagles in NH. Location to be determined. End of Sept?
Natural Resource Inventory: Bradford Fish and Game Club meets on the first Monday of every month. They would like to hear about the ongoing inventory and would have some input. Next meeting possibly is September 6, unless moved due to Labor Day holiday. Letter to be sent to Lake Massasecum Improvement Association and snowmobile club for input.
LCHIP: Grant for easement on Battle’s Farm delivered on this day. Silent fundraising far exceeded goals. Will be notified in November of results. Other grants also being sought.
Bradford Bog: Repairs needed to observation platform and boardwalk, as usual. Usually 20 boards are replaced each year. This year we will try to replace 40 and repair platform. End of September suggested. Nathanial to inquire about lumber. Ann to contact NGI and others.
Meeting adjourned 8:30pm JA Eldridge
Select Board Minutes 08.17.10
August 19, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2010
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30pm with Jack Meaney, Harry Wright, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Peter Fenton, Chair congratulated Laura Hallahan upon being Realtor of the Year.
Happy Birthday was said to Trudy Willett.
Lawrence White re: Noise Ordinance:
Mr. White came before the Selectmen regarding a town noise ordinance. There has been several loud parties at a neighbor’s residence which turned out to include underage drinking. Mr. White commended the Bradford Police Department when called regarding these parties. Chief Valiquet advised there is a State Ordinance regarding a noise pollution, which does apply to Bradford. Chief Valiquet advised 20 people were arrested that night including minors and possession of alcohol. The rule of thumb is, you cannot generate noise at a private place that can be heard at a public place or another private place between eleven pm and seven am. Chief Valiquet advised that once they go to a place and say they are generating too much noise, and if they continue then it is considered a misdemeanor from a violation. There does have to be complaint to the Police Department for them to act. The neighbor stated that he could do exactly what he wanted. Mr. White dropped his request for a town noise pollution ordinance.
Katherine DeLaurier re: Howlett Road:
Katherine DeLaurier came before the Selectmen to request Howlett Road please be plowed, sanded and what ever needs doing by 6:00am in the winter. Last year there was an accident because of bad conditions on the road on December 27, 2009 at 9:00am. There are three children who also have to walk down the road. It was acknowledged that there are now 20 MPH signs put up on the road which they appreciate; however, some still speed on the road. Peter Fenton, Chair advised the Selectmen will alert Jeff Remillard, Road Agent as well as sand barrels will also be put out. Peter Fenton also advised that if they find it is not being attended to, to please alert the Selectmen.
Ruth Marden, Checklist Supervisors:
Ruth Marden alerted the Selectmen that the supervisors of the checklist have two lap top computers that are not working. Upon checking with IAMNET, Inc. a new laptop would cost $538.00 each. The State quote was $1000.57. These current computers were purchased in May of 2007 and January 2008. Consensus was for them to check with IAMNET, Inc to see if the present ones could be checked out. Ruth Marden advised they do need these computers for next month. The cleaning fee will be put against the Election Budget. All three should be taken to be cleaned per Peter Fenton, Chair.
Marlene Freyler, Landscaping Info:
Marlene Freyler advised they have $500.00 in the flower budget, and they are going to use it.
East Main Street Property:
George Cilley questioned what is happening to the Sanborn property on East Main Street. It was stated that a letter had been sent to the owner via Certified mail, but was returned as an incorrect address had been used. A correct address has been obtained and the letter will be re-sent, with a specified date. The Building Inspector advised there has been no plan and no permit to date, but a demo permit is still valid. This allows taking down or dis-assembling the second floor and the roof, after which is done, a Building Permit will have to be obtained from the Building Inspector.
Harry Wright advised he had read the RSA and it speaks to a year from the date of the event, does not speak of any change of ownership.
Dick Keller thanked the Selectmen for repairing the Breezy Hill Road.
Regular Business:
Accounts payable and payroll manifests were reviewed and signed by the Selectmen.
A letter has gone out for Re-certification, however, will not be done in time for the filing of MS1.
A letter went out today for people who have Exemptions, Veterans or Current Use. Any questions, change in property etc., should contact the Selectmen’s Office to talk with the Assessors on September 9, 2010.
The public will be able to talk with the Assessors on September 23, 24, 25, 2010. This will be in the Bradford Bridge as well as on the Web Site.
The Exploratory Committee met on the 4th of August and discussed incremental changes that could be made to the Town Hall. This committee includes: Audrey Sylvester, Eileen Kelly, Cheryl Behr, Trudy Willett, Marcia and Dick Keller, Marlene Freyler, Jane Johnsen and Sandy Wright. A goal is to have projects without interfering with each other, so there would be no duplication in effort. Elevators were being checked into. Michael Bruss is checking on a cistern. It was suggested that the Historical Society may be interested in becoming involved. The Committee will be meeting again on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 6:00pm.
Mr. McCloud asked if the town could use some fiberglass insulation. Peter Fenton, Chair advised they could use it and Thanked Mr. McCloud for his donation.
The Town clock in the Church steeple has the new face installed, and is now waiting for the necessary repairs to be done.
It was noted that the painting will start a week after Labor Day in the town hall. The Highway crew will be doing the priming and the trim. A Thank You was expressed to Sandy Wright on re-upholstering the chairs in the conference room.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised Cartographic Associates came and picked up the maps to re-do them. This Association can superimpose our tax map on ariel photographs which allows a 180 degree view around buildings as well as identify wetlands. The annual cost for maintaining the Web Site is $1800.00. There is a start up fee of $1500.00. Abutters lists, labels, as well as other features can be obtained from this. Anyone could print a mailing list from this as well as the tax card; however, the information would also be available at the town office. Cheryl Behr, Administrator will pass this information on to the Planning Board. Marcia Keller, Planning Board Chair suggested including the Conservation Commission.
Comments were discussed about whether someone would not want their name etc. on the Web Site, and it was stated that they could request it not be there.
Ken Anderson and Lois Kilnapp have forwarded paperwork for a Used Oil Grant which could realize $2500.00 annually. $100.00 is used on speedy dry annually around the Transfer Station. $750.00 has been used to clean up the Waste Oil burner. Other uses for this Grant include: drying tanks, concrete beds, transfer pumps, absorbents, filter pressures and promotional items. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised she will check with Jeff Remillard, Road Agent to see if he could use another tank for waste oil storage.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised she has been working on a Grant for West Main Street Sidewalks. This is a Non Matching Grant.
Timber Taxes will be going out.
Electrical bills were discussed and there could be a savings by going with a broker (who handles several companies) and signing up for four months to the first of the year, then go for six months, or sign up for the year. There would be a 6% + savings through December per Harry Wright who also went to the meeting in New London. It was suggested to go with the broker now and see what PSNH will be setting for new rates.
It was pointed out that it costs the town nothing, but would save the 6% now.
It was stated that the town can switch back anytime to PSNH if desired. Cheryl Behr, Administrator will check on the deadline to do the transfer.
Review and Consideration of the August 3, 2010 minutes:
Motion was made by Harry Wright to approve the August 3, 2010 minutes with the following edits: On page 3, 9 lines up from the bottom of the page should read:
West Road Bridge repair was delayed briefly due to unsatisfactory concrete beams.
Same page, next line, date for being complete is Sept 8, 2010. Motion seconded by Jack
Meaney. Motion carried 3-0.
Marcia Keller requested if the name of the new Highway Foreman could be announced, to which the name of Brian Houghton was forthcoming from the Selectmen.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to go into Non-Public session at 6:44pm per RSA 91:A-3:II regarding personnel. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
Non-Public Session:
Motion was made and seconded to write a letter to an employee.
Motion carried 3-0.
Out of Non-Public Session at 7:03pm and meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Friends of the Bradford Area Community Center Annual Meeting
August 19, 2010
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2010 AT THE BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER AT 4:30 PM. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THIS OPEN MEETING.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes 08.03.10
August 17, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
ZBA MEETING
AUGUST 3, 2010
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Brooks McCandlish, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10pm with Les Gordon, Dick Dionne, Andrew Pinard and Bill Glennie, Alternate present. Marge Cilley, Secretary was absent.
Review and Consideration of July 6, 2010:
Motion was made and seconded to approve the July 6, 2010 minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Application:
At the last ZBA meeting, Doug Webb, Lumber Barn, Route 114, Map 7, Lot 2 was in and was going to bring in a Plot Plan etc. to the ZBA, prior to their next scheduled meeting which is tonight. Mr. Webb did not appear at this evenings meeting.
Harry Wright:
Harry Wright had requested meeting with the ZBA regarding building a garage on his property. Harry Wright was unavailable at this time as he was in a Non-Public Selectmen’s meeting. The ZBA did discuss his proposal as being a 20′ by 20′garage with two doors, close to Oakdale, 34 feet back from the edge of the road. The plan did not show if it were a single story or not. Discussion ensued. In reply to a question asked by Everett Kittredge, the garage in question is on the opposite side of the road from the storage shed. Everett Kittredge advised there was a similar case a few years ago, and it was denied by the Zoning Board and it went to the Superior Court, who agreed with the ZBA. Everett’s suggestion was to review that case and the circumstances of that case prior to making a decision.
Lengthy discussion ensued.
Alternate, Brian Muchow arrived and was seated for Bill Glennie per Brooks McCandlish, Chair.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm after waiting an hour for Mr. Wright to appear.
Respectfully submitted.
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Budget Committee Minutes 08.10.10
August 16, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
WORK SESSION
AUGUST 9, 2010
6:30PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Gary Wall, Chair called the August 9, 2010 Budget Committee meeting to order at 6:30pm with Chris Aiken, Don Jackson, Dick Keller, George Cilley, Beth Rodd, and Marge Cilley Secretary present.
Gary Wall expressed concern regarding who does and who does not receive e-mails. Secretary will check the list she sends information to. Perhaps a tag should be put on so the sender can receive a receipt.
Review and Consideration of July 20, 2010 minutes:
4312 Highway Dept. Under 4303, Repairs and Maintenance – Equipment: The Budget Committee considered this request, and voted to NOT recommend transfer of the $40,000 to the Highway Budget.
4155 Employee Benefits: Should read increasing amount by $7,000.00 by moving it to a Family Plan.
4225 Rescue Squad last sentence should read Richard Branch.
Motion was made by Dick Keller to approve the July 20, 2010 minutes with the above edits. Seconded by Beth Rodd. Motion carried 6-0.
Department Heads:
A letter will be drafted to all Department Heads regarding projections for their operating budgets and requesting them to come before the Budget Committee to start the budget process, beginning the second week of October. Beth Rodd will draft the letter and forward to all members of the board for their input. Discussion ensued regarding putting the suggested minimum of a 5% cut across the board to all departments as a goal.
The Budget Committee requested the secretary to estimate total hours needed to do the job, as well as necessary supplies and to report at the next meeting.
Other topics of conversation included:
Costs for new lawsuit.
Use of Highway equipment, skid steer, overtime etc.
Public Input:
Robert Manchester handed out some information sheets with comparisons between what other towns are receiving in services for their money and what Bradford is paying and receiving. Some areas of concern include: 1. The Police Dept. Bradford Police Department is costing taxpayers approximately
$193.00 per individual compared to a survey of 56 towns in MA whose per capita
cost equaled $191.00.
2. Fire Dept. Using the same Mass. survey, Fire protection costs per capita were
$178.00 as opposed to Bradford’s approximately $70.00 per capita.
3. The Community Center The existing programs that are on-going there, rental of
space etc. and not being self sustainable. Mention was made of the Farmer’s Market and there being only 4 vendors now and the Summer Camp not going on this summer.
The cost per capita for the use of the facility for the CAP program which is utilized for the benefit of not only Bradford, but Henniker, Warner, Sutton etc. is
approximately $55.00. It was pointed out that even 20/25% of services benefiting
non-Bradford residents represents a sizeable contribution to them, at no remuneration.
Mr. Manchester advised the Community Center was not supposed to cost the town anything; however, it is now costing the town $65,000. and the town is providing the State of NH a facility for the sum of $10,000. Meals on Wheels could utilize some other spot in Bradford, such as the Mason’s building, Church etc. per Mr. Manchester.
If the Community Center were disestablished as a Community Center, it would solve a couple of problems, such as facilities from here could be moved directly over there and town offices could be accommodated in that building. Mr. Manchester advised he has discussed this with the Fire Chief, and nothing would need to be done at the Community Center facility. Also, if the fireworks budget was cut for a couple of years, there would be even more money for road work.
Mr. Manchester advised there could still be rooms available in the Community Center for groups to meet. Insurance was brought up as a concern at the Community Center. It was brought up that Parks & Rec’s revolving budget should go through the town office.
The board thanked Mr. Manchester for his input.
Meeting adjourned 7:50pm.
Next Meeting will be set up later.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Select Board Minutes 08.03.10
August 16, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
AUGUST 3, 2010
5:30pm
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair opened the meeting with Harry Wright, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marilyn Gordon present. Marge Cilley, Secretary was absent.
Open Public Hearing on the acceptance of unanticipated revenues and donations made to the Town of Bradford since January 2010. This includes:
1. FEMA money to reimburse the town for overtime hours on storm event # 1892 to be returned to the highway overtime and vehicle fuel accounts. This is in the amount of $ 14,352.00.
2. FEMA money to reimburse town for damage to pickup truck during same event to be returned to the highway vehicle repair account to be received. No money received as yet, passed over tonight.
3. FEMA money for reconstruction of County Road during storm event #1892 to be returned to the gravel, and culvert highway accounts to be received. No money received as yet, passed over tonight.
4. Money received from the salvage of rusted culverts to be returned to the Highway culvert accounts. This is approximately $1,200.00.
5. Homeland security money for Generator Grant for the Town Hall to be returned to the Town Buildings Improvement account. This is in the amount of $3,650.00.
6. Donation from IBBY Blasting, Jack Meaney, for front lawn loam of town hall. This is in the amount of $200.00.
Motion was made by Harry Wright that since the funds from unanticipated revenues numbers one and four came out of the highway department, the amounts received will be put back into the highway department accounts, for a total of $15,552.00. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to accept numbers five and six with the money being returned to the General Fund in the amount of $3,650.00 for number 5. Seconded and carried 3-0.
At this time, copies of a compiled list of Highway Projects completed from January 1, 2010 through August 3, 2010 were handed out.
Highway Projects completed Jan 01, 2010 – Aug 3rd. 2010
- Plowing thru March
- County Road repairs Storm damage & culverts
- Old Warner Road Culvert removal
- Old Sutton Road Culvert replacement
- East Washington Road Culvert replacement
- Hewlett Road ditch line and culvert
- East Main Street drainage repair and culvert replacement
- Alder Plain Road Culvert replacement, ditching road rehab
- Fairgrounds Road roadside trimming
- East Washington Road Clean up after severe storm
- Center Road Culvert replacement
- Town hall lawn, pave sidewalks, remove oil tank
- Town hall prep area for generator- dig trench
- West Main St remove Starr’s driveway
- Community Center trim trees in driveway
- French’s Park placed boulders and removed phone poles removed trees
- Breezy Hill Rd Bridge jersey barriers and emerg. work
- Massasecum Road ditch and graded
- Fire Pond railing replaced
- Rowe Mtn Rd grading
- Breezy Hill ditched rd
- Breezy Hill Rd Bridge Trimmed dead trees
- All Gravel Rds graded twice
- Greenhouse Asphalt shimming
- Cheney Hill 2 culverts
- Oakdale Rd removed boulder
- Broke up boulders on Howlett + Forest St
- Sweep sidewalks and Main St East & West
- Pit work prior to crushing
- Town labor did all crushing
- Transfer St clean up
- Patching pot holes
- Fixed roof on salt shed
- Painted Cemetery Truck
- Fabricated Man Lift
Public Hearing closed, Regular Selectmen’s Meeting opened:
Peter Fenton, Chair opened the regular Selectmen’s meeting with the same people attending.
Peter Fenton, Chair advised he has checked with DES regarding pipes running into the culvert, and he received two answers. One person advised he didn’t think it should be in there, and the people responsible should be notified to remove it. A second person advised Peter Fenton, Chair that it could probably be in there if nothing bad is coming out of it. A third person contacted has not responded as yet. Also, an update on the Main Street, the results from samples taken will not be back for another two weeks.
Jeff Remillard, Road Agent:
The culvert is in on Main Street per Jeff Remillard. Peter Fenton, Chair explained that the people living in the apartment house on Main Street had to be removed from the building. This building is where the new culvert had to be put in. The Fire Department went in and found the gas level to be very high and they also found mold. Now, Mr. Plottner, the owner of the apartment house has to have the building inspected for gas levels as well as mold prior to allowing renters to return to the building.
Marlene Freyler:
Discussion regarding banners took place.
Also landscaping was discussed for the Town Hall with Jane Johnsen. Drawings will be done and put up in public places around town.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to proceed on the landscaping plans around the town hall. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
Regular Business:
Accounts payable manifests and payroll manifests were reviewed and signed.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator gave an update on ETAP, which is regarding Energy Efficiency. She had met with Central New Hampshire Planning who had some people from Massachusetts in who are developing a program to evaluate the inventory of the town facilities, so some base lines can be established, and move forward on some energy efficiency programs. An audit of energy is being worked on for the Town Hall and the Community Center. The result of this audit can help with Grant opportunities.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator presented a paper explaining all the Grants the town has received between 1997 and 2010. In the past thirteen years, the town has received four million nine thousand two hundred eighty seven dollars and ninety seven cents ($4,009,287.97.). This averages annually $1.34 per thousand off property taxes.
The town hall generator was installed last week.
West Road Bridge repair was delayed briefly due to unsatisfactory concrete, and the new date for being complete is the end of August.
The Town Hall Restoration Committee will be meeting August 4, 2010 at 6:00pm regarding:
1. Possible staging of improvements: sprinklers, elevator etc.
2. Review of the Wendell Phillips plan to see if it can be broken up into Projects that can be more manageable.
The following Petition was brought in by Marge Cilley, with 3 pages of signatures attached.
CONCERNED RESIDENTS IN
THE TOWN OF BRADFORD, N.H.
Dear Selectmen:
It is the understanding of the undersigned that a property is required to be cleaned up twelve months after a catastrophic incident has occurred. This is in accordance with the Bradford Zoning Ordinance Section III C “Fire or Other Ruins: No owner or occupant of a lot in any district shall permit fire or other ruins to remain. Within one (1) year of the event causing the ruins, the owner or occupant shall remove or refill the same to clear ground level or shall repair, rebuild, or replace the building.”
Since it has been twenty one months for the burned out building at number 149 on the south side of East Main Street, and there appears to be no progress, we are requesting the Selectmen to forward a certified letter to the owners setting a time period for specific work to be done. If the work is not completed by the specified time, then the Building Inspector should be directed to inspect the property under RSA 155-B Hazardous and Dilapidated Buildings.
This is not only an eye sore to the town, it is open and unsafe.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised she had contacted town council to draft a letter which she presented to the Selectmen for their signatures. The letter was also read into the minutes, and is on file.
Right to Know Law:
The Right to Know Law states that the Town of Bradford must make records available in five days from a written request.. If a person wants copies, they may come in and have copies made at their own expense, at a current charge of $ .25 per page.
Corsair Realty, LLC Update:
Peter Fenton, Chair asked Marcia Keller, Chair of the Planning Board for an update on Corsair Realty, LLC, Gravel Pit. Marcia advised they are scheduled for a Public Hearing next Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Their Application was filed by the deadline, that being a permit to open a pit on Pleasant Valley Road.
Safety Committee:
The Safety Committee met and went through all the town buildings and made some recommendations to the Building Inspector.
Harry Wright commented on the glass cabinet in the large room at the town hall needs to be removed by the Historical Society as it is not in a safe place there.
Jeff Remillard, Road Agent advised they got the green light from DES to go ahead and put the rest of the pipe in. When they come in to do the testing, they will actually do the other side of the street, by the sidewalk. Breezy Hill will take priority after Main Street is done.
Discussion ensued regarding the backhoe and Peter Fenton, Chair advised there is no money to fix it currently. It was stated that the transmission doesn’t work for travel, so it is hauled around on a trailer. The question was asked how much equipment does Bradford need that they do not own, like rock trucks, excavators? It was stated that $16,000.00 was paid for the use of the excavator, and the roller and paver for the shimming made up the rest of the $18,000 for rental equipment to Jeff Remillard, Road Agent. There has been a posting in the usual spots in town requesting anyone with equipment they would like to rent to the town to talk with the Road Agent. The rock truck was a donation which was accepted at a public meeting. Discussion ensued regarding pro’s and con’s of highway equipment rental. Peter Fenton, Chair advised a request was made at Town Meeting to fix the backhoe, and the town decided they did not want to. Consequently, it was the Selectmen’s option and decision to rent the required equipment to get the jobs done.
Peter Fenton, Chair asked Don Jackson, Budget Committee about their meetings, and Don allowed they will be meeting on Monday, August 9, 2010 and the meetings are posted. Harry Wright advised the rejuvenating of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will help in moving forward with many of these issues, as they look at all the expenditures over ten thousand dollars throughout the town, from the library, town hall, highway, police, fire etc.. This has been unattended for the past several years, but there is now a group working to re-establish it this year and making sure it will go forward with annual updates.
Discussion took place regarding cutting down of trees on Fairgrounds Road.
The Selectmen moved into the Selectmen’s Office for the remainder of the public meeting.
Review and consideration of July 20, 2010 minutes:
Motion was made by Jack Meaney to approve the July 20, 2010 minutes with the following edit. On page 3, second paragraph, second sentence should read trimming, not training. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
Review and consideration of July 6, 2010 minutes:
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to approve the July 6, 2010 minutes with the following edit. Page 3, First sentence should read Decision was held off for an employee to increase hours to forty from thirty six per week. Seconded by Harry Wright. Jack Meaney abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
Peter Fenton, Chair told Jeff Remillard, Road Agent, as one Selectman he felt a great job is being done. Jeff was also asked if he could bring his budget in next year the same as this year.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to go into Non-Public meeting at 7:10pm per RSA 91A 3II to review in house job applications for the job of highway foreman. Seconded and carried 3-0.
Motion to come out of Non-Public meeting at 8:05pm was made, seconded and carried 3-0.
The Selectmen has given Jeff Remillard, Road Agent the authority to approve the promotion of one of the town crew as highway foreman.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 8:06pm.
Respectfully submitted from tape.
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Select Board Minutes 07.20.10
August 16, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JULY 20, 2010
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair called the meeting to order with Harry Wright, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer present. Marge Cilley, Secretary was absent.
Peter Fenton, Chair mentioned that Tillie Wheeler passed away last week, and she was a long time resident of Bradford and did a lot for and in the town, which was greatly appreciated.
Also mentioned was the oil issue on Main Street which Jeff Remillard, Road Agent advised that when they were laying the drainage up through and when they got to where the gas station used to be at 122 Main St., a gas odor developed up through the ground. It got so bad that DES was called in who considered the air rating to be dangerous at that time, so the ditch was backfilled with instructions to not do anything until a decision was made of what to do. DES met with the Jeff Remillard and within a couple of weeks they will come and put the pipe in the drainage project to get out of the contamination area.
One of the highway crew, Justin did go to Concord Hospital and was advised he should take a few days off because of the contamination. Actually, all of the Road Crew did go to the hospital to be checked out but were released.
Trudy Willett, Health Officer advised all of the tenants at the Plottner apartment building have been placed or are on their way. The building may not be inhabited again until it has been declared safe. Trudy also advised that someone will be at the Plottner Apartment Building on August 2 at 8:00am to test it.
Because of the storm on Monday night, the East Washington Road was closed, but is nearly ready to re-open tonight. Fairgrounds Road up near Messer’s lost a couple of telephone poles.
A question was asked by Dan Kraft concerning being over budget for the highway department to which the reply from Peter Fenton, Chair was, not over at this time, but extremely close. Dan Kraft also questioned having a loader working with plowing last winter, and questioned the reasoning. Are their any parameters on who decides overtime, who is in charge, the Selectmen collectively or who? Peter Fenton allowed Jeff Remillard, Road Agent is in charge of the road crew, and the three Selectmen over see all. Jack Meaney was asked to be intermediary between the Road Agent and Selectmen about a year ago.
The Selectmen as well as the Budget Committee have an eye on the Highway Budget. All the equipment has been inspected and is now up to par. The backhoe still has an issue.
A rental agreement has been entered into with Jeff Remillard, Road Agent for the use of his excavator, and a truck to move it around on.
Peter Fenton, Chair suggested if anyone has any concerns to let the Selectmen know, and they will get back to them.
Peter Fenton, Chair advised a letter has been received from UNH in reference to Sam Fortune who has achieved the status of senior road scholar. Mr. Fortune was thanked and congratulated.
Police Dept. -Radio Frequency:
Police Chief, Jim Valiquet advised Bradford does not own a radio frequency, and are operating constantly on other peoples frequencies. It would be nice to have our own frequency in house so they could do channel, and not share. A municipal frequency could be used by all departments, police, fire, parks and recreation department as well as at the 4th of July celebration. There would have to be a base station as well as a satellite station. It was thought the base could be at the Town Hall with the satellite at the fire house. Expense would be around three to six hundred dollars for the license through the FCC and their regional director per Jim Valiquet. The expense would be up front.
Highway Dept. Input:
Dick Keller questioned the highway department as to an estimate of when Breezy Hill Road will be taken care of. Jeff Remillard, Road Agent advised probably in a couple of weeks. Dick Keller also questioned the storm drains which are individually owned rather than town owned on Main Street. Peter Fenton, Chair advised DES could be contacted to see if something written could come from them pertaining to the problem.
Harry Wright advised the CIP committee will help prioritize which roads need to be worked on as defined by the Road Agent and plan the budget to handle it. Jack Meaney advised there is a Road Management computer program put on by the State of NH at UNH and he, Jeff Remillard and one of the highway crew has been to school for it.
Corsair Realty Update:
Marcia Keller, Chair Planning Board advised that the Soil Scientist working for Corsair Realty, Managed by Harriet Hobbs provided an Application for the Gravel Pit on Pleasant Valley Road five minutes before the deadline was up at 4:55pm on July 19, 2010, with only one check with it, however they did drop off two other checks earlier in the day, making the Public Hearing to be scheduled for August 10, 2010.
Mosaic Artiques, Route 103:
It was reported that the sign over the door at Mosaic Artiques has been removed as requested. Marcia Keller, Planning Board Chair acknowledged it shows the effectiveness of the Selectmen and Planning Board working together.
Conservation Commission Update:
Ann Eldredge, Conservation Commission updated the Selectmen on the coalition of the Aubrey Sergeant Land Trust Conservation Commission and the Rural Heritage Connection and they are going to apply for another LCHIP Grant which is due on the 20th of August.
Accounts Payable and Payroll were reviewed and signed.
Fysh Electrical Contractors, LLC were the low bidders for the Generator for the Town Hall of the four bids that were received.
Motion was made by Harry Wright to approve Fysh Electrical Contractors, LLC bid for the Generator for the Town Hall. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried 3-0.
Mention was made of the painting to be done by the prisoners, and it was suggested some training be done in advance of the actual work being done.
A NH Dept. of Revenue Administration application for reimbursement for Town’s and Cities in which State Forest Land is situated. This is received every year, and the State pays us in lieu of property taxes, and the amount of $1,400.00 was for Lowe State Forest. this year.
August 3, 2010 the Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing to accept unanticipated revenues from FEMA which is number 1892 as well as money from culverts which will go back into the highway budget.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to hold a Public Hearing on August 3, 2010 in reference to FEMA and other salvage money. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried 3-0.
July 27, 2010, New London is hosting a meeting to put out to bid for the supply of electricity, not the transmission. This should net a savings of around a thousand dollars a year.
A series of Grant proposals are out per Cheryl Behr, Administrator.
1. A transportation Grant
2. Cultural Resources
Cheryl has contacted Audrey Sylvester to help make a determination on how to phase this project. Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief advised that it could be a possibility to install a sprinkler system on the second floor of the town hall. Mark Goldberg also stated an outside fire escape will not be required.
Trudy Willett advised she has spoken with Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief regarding an exercise group requesting the use of the upstairs of the town hall who stated as long as it was under the 49 people maximum it could be used. It does need to be approved by the Selectmen. They will be asked to come to the next Selectmen’s meeting for more information.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to go into non-public meeting under RSA91:A-3:IIa,c to evaluate probationary employees, legal matter and an employee matter. Jack Meaney seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted from tape.
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Selectmen’s Agenda 08.17.10
August 14, 2010
Agenda
August 17, 2010
Selectmen’s Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances:
1. Marlene Freyler with landscaping info
2. Lawrence Wight regarding noise ordinance
3. Katherine DeLaurier – re Howlett Road
4. Ruth Marden, Checklist Supervisors
Regular Business
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifest for review and signature
2. Town hall exploratory committee
3. Review of electrical rate information
4. Insulation?
5. Painting schedule and the finishing of the chairs
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