Conservation Commission Minutes 12.18.07

December 21, 2007

 

BRADFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Meeting Minutes: December 18, 2007 (approved by unanimous vote on 1/15/08)

Meeting: 7:30 pm – Town Hall

Present: Phil LaMoreaux, Andrea LaMoreaux, Ann Eldridge, Amy Blitzer, Brooks McCandlish (Quorum met)

Visitor: Nathaniel Bruss

I. Previous Meeting Minutes:

a. November meeting minutes were reviewed, moved to accept, seconded, and approved by all.

II. Housekeeping

a. Committee Membership

i. Ann explained to Nathaniel how committee members operate and the nomination and swearing in process.

ii. Chris Way does not feel that he has adequate time to devote to the committee at this time.

iii. Ann invited Nathaniel to join committee. Nathaniel asked questions about responsibilities and then accepted.

iv. Action Item: Ann will write a letter to selectmen about Nathaniel joining committee in Chris Way’s seat.

III. Treasurer’s Report:

a. Approximately $80 left in budget.

b. Selectmen review of 2008 proposed budget:

i. Selectmen approved dissolution of miscellaneous category.

ii. Selectmen did not approve of $1000 going into land protection.

iii. Selectmen did not approve moving $100 from miscellaneous to trail maintenance.

c. There is approximately $117,000 in land protection fund (from current use land change tax fees collected).

d. Action Item: Research what the land protection fund can specifically be used for.

IV. 2008 Town Meeting

a. Rural Heritage may bring up issue of asking for $100,000 for land protection.

b. Action Item: At an upcoming meeting, the Commission should develop a list of features/attributes of land for protection and an extensive listing of specific properties that qualify. [Future action items would include: sending individual owners of these properties a letter and inviting them to a meeting to discuss land protection options.]

V. Forestry Notifications

a. Mountain Lake Inn lot to be logged.

b. Action Item: Commission should keep an eye on this project as there are wetlands on property and the property contains at least one stream that drains directly into Lake Massasecum.

VI. Project Reviews

a. Deb Diamond, Masters Store Property, Main Street

i. Conservation Commission has no comment. No natural resource issues involved.

b. Crittenden Road Property

i. Andrea informed Ann of excavation activities and possible vegetation removal within the 250-foot shoreland zone. This is a steep lot along Lake Massasecum.

ii. Ann found out building inspector issued a cease and desist (no building permit?)

iii. Action Item: Brooks will find out at Town Hall who notified DES of the project and what the concern was.

VII. Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act

a. New regulations go into effect on April 1, 2008.

b. Action Item: When outreach materials are available, Andrea will make sure committee gets many copies to distribute.

VIII. Bog Conservation Easement

a. ASLPT has contacted the Wildflower Society about the mention of an easement on the deed.

b. Action Item: Commission would like to have easement finalized by 2008 Town Meeting.

IX. DES Correspondence

a. Hill and Dale Gravel Pit-Alteration of Terrain Permit: DES needs additional information and is concerned about streams.

X. Wish lit for Planning Board Site Plans and Zoning

a. Streams question

i. Need to add to zoning ordinance

ii. Buffers for linear features

b. Signs and lighting

i. Need justification

ii. Need to research dark sky issues

c. Site plan

i. No increase in off-site runoff

ii. Wetlands within 100 feet of site – need to show buffers

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. Respectfully submitted by Andrea LaMoreaux, Secretary

Posted by Andrea LaMoreaux | Filed Under Conservation Commission 

NAC Steering Minutes 12.20.07

December 21, 2007

DRAFT DRAFT

TOWN OF BRADFORD, N.H.

NAC STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

DECEMBER 20, 2007

7:00PM

Tom Riley, Chair called the December 20, 2007 NAC meeting to order with Phil LaMoreaux, Everett Kittredge, Kevin McKenna, Eileen Kelly present. Also Andrew Pinard Selectmen, Jim Pickman and Jon Marden, NAC Review Committee and Cheryl Behr, Administrator.

Review and consideration of the December 17, 2007 Minutes:

The minutes were accepted as presented.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Road Responses from bidders:

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair had done a spread sheet with information from the bidders. This information was discussed at length. Jon Marden also did a comparative breakdown of all the bidders for different categories.

Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to take the three lowest Road bidders, which are Hiltz, NEM and SCI and notify the contractors as final bidders for the Road. Motion seconded by Kevin McKenna. Motion carried 5-0.

Dates of Final Interviews Schedules:

Motion was made by Everett Kittredge to set the following dates for Interviews for the Highway Garage, and Police Station bidders.

            December 28, 2007                 Kinsman, Hooksett                  

            January 3, 2008                        Horn Construction, Rochester

            January 4, 2008                        CMGC, Bedford

Motion seconded by Kevin McKenna. Motion carried 5-0.

The consensus of the board was to allow 45 minutes for presentation and 15 minutes for questions for each building contractor per night.

Final selection date has not been decided upon at this time.

The final dollar amount will be needed for presentation to the Budget Committee for January 8, 2008.

Well Proposals

Everett Kittredge had prepared a spreadsheet for the Well proposals with the different components. Everett Kittredge suggested that a price of $350.00 needs to be added to any bidder who did not include the price for water testing. After considerable conversation, Jim Pickman suggested that a $10,000.00 dollar amount should be used to cover the total cost. The bids presented are good through March 31, 2008.

Jim Pickman, NAC Subcommittee Chair advised that a Generator, Toilet for the holding cell in the Police Station and Bullet Proof glass needs to be included as additional required material costs.

Phil LaMoreaux advised a Geotechnical report will also need to be considered and is the responsibility of the town which would provide bearing capacity where the buildings will be built (below the site work). Also, the town will be responsible for power to the site as well as all state and local permits.

Motion was made by Eileen Kelly for the NAC Steering Committee to meet on January 10, 2008. Motion seconded by Everett Kittredge. Motion carried 5-0.

An Independent Inspection Authority to check as work progresses was discussed.

Meeting Adjourned 8:35pm

Respectfully submitted

Marjorie R. Cilley

Secretary

Posted by Marge Cilley | Filed Under Needs Assessment Committee 

Select Board Minutes 12.18.07

December 20, 2007

TOWN OF BRADFORD

SELECTMEN’S MEETING

DECEMBER 18, 2007

6:00PM

Peter Fenton, Chair called the December 18, 2007 Selectmen’s Meeting to order at 6:00PM with Charles Meany, Andrew Pinard, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer present.

Appearances:

Emilio Cancio-Bello, Sutton School Board member advised that in 1986 when the elementary school was build, there was an agreement between two parties (unknown at this time) essentially to keep busses off Old Warner Road. He advised they had brought up safety issues, so brought safety people from the transportation company who do these kinds of assessments, and their evaluation is, there is no safety issues at that corner that would keep them from running the busses up and down Old Warner Road. In response to Peter Fenton’s question, they had not talked with any Town of Bradford officials. Cheryl Behr, Administrator questioned, since there are no sidewalks, is there a safety issue, to which the answer was no. Chief Valiquet’s concerns are visibility and pedestrian traffic coming down Old Warner Road, and considers the intersection a small one for a State Highway. He also advised it is much easier for the busses to stop at the stop sign going the other way, coming out onto Route 103. Mr. Cancio-Bello advised they are in constant communication with Officer Burke from the State Safety Division. Peter Fenton, Chair advised that if something is procured in writing, then the District will be contacted to sit down and discuss it. Peter Fenton, Chair also advised the Road Agent should have been notified. The plan is to commence the change in routing busses the first of the year. If the Selectmen have any concerns it is a safety issue, John Steiner and the District will be notified.

Budget:

4210 Police

Chief Valiquet was present and discussed his budget.

Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to adjust the budget to allow the increase of the Administrative Chief’s Hours by two hours a week. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion Carried 3-0.

4312 Highway

Steve Lucier, Road Agent was present to discuss his budget.

A letter dated December 7, 2007 from Ellen and Don MacNeil on East Washington Road (letter on file) was read into the minutes regarding the road bank eroding. It was agreed upon by the Selectmen to split the cost (estimated at $10,046.00) in remedying the situation as suggested in the MacNeil letter.

Much discussion ensued regarding the Highway Budget.

Motion was made by Charles Meany to reduce the Highway Budget by $7500.00. Andrew Pinard Seconded. Motion carried 3-0.

4240 Building Permit

On hold for now, Cheryl Behr, Administrator is checking on information.

4313 Bridges

Motion was made, to accept the budget on Bridges as presented, seconded and passed. 3-0

4441 Welfare Administration

The Selectmen agreed that receipts need to be turned into the Selectmen’s office for supplies. Cheryl Behr, Administrator will check on Admin. Wages.

4445 Welfare Vendor Payments

The Selectmen were in agreement to accept the Welfare Vendor Payments as presented and forward to the Budget Committee. (No actual vote taken)

4520 Parks and Rec Budget

Motion was made by Andrew Pinard, Seconded by Charles Meany to Accept the Parks and Rec Budget as presented. Motion carried 3-0

4550 Library

Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to pass the Brown Memorial Library Budget request. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0

4723 Interest on TAN Notes

Selectmen advised yes, with no actual vote taken.

Regular Business:

Accounts payable and payroll manifest were reviewed and signed.

Other letters and forms were signed.

Notice was given that the previously scheduled Budget Committee meeting to be held tonight had been canceled and would meet on January 8, 2008.

The Lucas’(Map 4, Lot 34, Old Mountain Road) have submitted some paper work which has been reviewed by the Town Attorney who found no problems from a legal standpoint, however did suggest the Selectmen have the authority to agree to incorporate the suggested changes into the document, provided that doing so would not be contrary to any conditions the Planning Board may have imposed on the subdivision approval.

Two Intent to Cut requests received: 1.) Leighton on 500 Deer Valley Road, hauling through East Washington, Map 12, Lot 8. 2.) Renk, Route 114, Map 23, Lot 3.

Several Warrant Articles were discussed for Town Meeting:

1. Fireworks ordinance. Yes

Sprinkler Ordinance - Fire Chief involvement

2. Purchasing real estate out side of town meeting. (Decided not this year)

3. Changing day of Town Meeting. Yes

4. Video System upgrade. Yes, under Town Budget

5. Municipal Review.

Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to put a Warrant Article of $3500.00 for a Municipal Review of a Town Department, which will be non-lapsing. No actual vote taken.

6. Money for On Call Emergency Services. (Waiting for Dept. to come forward)

7. Rescue and Fire combined and the dollars reimbursement for equipment. Yes

Tom Riley, Chair NAC requested a meeting with the Selectmen on Friday morning. The Selectmen are unavailable then, but could meet with him on Thursday evening.

Notice of Decisions from the Planning Board were reviewed.

Motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 8:30pm

Respectfully submitted,

Marjorie R. Cilley

Secretary

Posted by admin | Filed Under Select Board 

NAC Steering Minutes 12.17.07

December 18, 2007

DRAFT DRAFT

TOWN OF BRADFORD

NAC STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

DECEMBER 17, 2007

7:00PM

Call to Order and Roll Call:

Tom Riley, Chair opened the December 17, 2007 NAC Steering Committee meeting at 7:00pm with Eileen Kelly, Everett Kittredge, Andrew Pinard, Selectman, Kevin McKenna and Phil LaMoreaux present.

Review and Consideration of the Dec. 6, 2007 Minutes.

Minutes were approved as presented.

Tom Riley, Chair advised there was no Agenda for this meeting as they were going over the bids received since the last meeting, which were due on the 14th of December. The scheduled meeting of December 13th was canceled because of the snowstorm.

There were seven bids for the Dump Road:

1.         Jeremiah Hiltz   , Ashland, NH                                      201,705.99

2.         N. E. Earth Mechanics, Pittsfield, NH               197,661.00

3.         BUR Construction, Claremont,NH                                304,905.70

4.         United Construction, Newport, NH                              298,737.10

5.         SCI Group, Newport, NH                                            191,560.50

6.         Lexington Excavating,                                       260,283.10

7.         Stevens and Son, Newport, NH                                   261,678.60

Tom Riley, Chair advised a letter was received from Bruss Construction Co. advising they were withdrawing for consideration for design build contractors schedule due to upcoming projects.

Motion was made by Everett Kittredge that a letter of appreciation be sent to Jim Bruss, Bruss Construction for all their help and guidance related to this project. Motion seconded and passed unanimously. The Secretary will take care of this.

Three Police Station Bids:

NAME                                     DESIGN COST           BUILD             LUMP

1.Horn, Rochester, NH            45,000.00                    483,680.00                  528,680.00

2.Kinsmen,Hooksett,NH          33,600.00                    550,400.00                  584.000.00

3.CMGC,Bedford,NH             16,600.00                    445.000.00                  461,600.00 *

*(did not include site work in this figure of 356,148.00)

Three Highway Garage Bids:

NAME                                     DESIGN COST        BUILD                            LUMP

CMCG, Bedford, NH                35,500.00              1,308,000.00                1,343,500.00

Kinsman,Hooksett, NH            34,800.00               1,072,181.60                1,106,981.60*

Horne,Rochester, NH               40,000.00                 885,525.00                   925,525.00

*(did not include site work in this figure of 376,018.40)

Everett Kittredge reiterated that if there is a credit, for site work not done, that will have to be taken into consideration and how it works.

Seven Well Bids received from:

Valley Artesian – Ascutney, VT

Lucas – Newport, NH

Contoocook Artesian – Henniker, NH

Kriester Artesian – Henniker, NH

Cushing – Walpole,NH

Capital Well, Dunbarton, NH

Digger Day, Hopkinton, NH

The bids were all opened, and Phil LaMoreaux suggested looking at all the proposals individually before coming together as a group. Cheryl Behr, Administrator made copies of everything for each of the committee members. It was suggested that perhaps Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering could be called in to help decipher information if needed.

Dave Eckman volunteered providing a spread sheet to be used.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 to further review the bids on the roads.

Everett Kittredge questioned faxing bidders as to some of the pricing questions for answers to which the board was in full agreement to send Dec. 21, these should be back Dec. 27. Jim Pickman advised that the three building bidders should know they are selected so they can be prepared for a meeting on January 3, 2008.

There will be no meeting on December 27, 2007.

Respectfully submitted

Marjorie R. Cilley

Secretary

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Posted by Marge Cilley | Filed Under Minutes