NAC Steering Committee Minutes 02.21.08
February 23, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
NEEDS ASSESSMENT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Tom Riley, Chair called the February 21, 2008 NAC Steering Committee Meeting to order at 7:15PM with Eileen Kelly, Dawn Rich, Communications present.
Review and acceptance of the February 11, 2008 minutes:
There being no edits, the minutes were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
Report on items to the Selectmen:
Tom Riley advised that prior to the Bond Hearing which was held on February 16, 2008 the NAC had a short meeting with the Selectmen and named Holmes as the contractor of choice, which the Selectmen accepted. The committee also reported to the Selectmen that the committee feels a contingency amount should be between 5% and 7% for the numbers on the bond, which they also accepted.
Tom Riley advised that at the Bond Hearing the original plan was for a cistern to serve both buildings. They were told later, that as long as the police holding cell had an automatic lock release, the building would not be required to be sprinkled. Subsequently, Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief has notified the NAC that it is necessary to sprinkle the Police buildings, and have a 30,000 gallon cistern. The price for a 50,000 gallon cistern is about one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The committee advised they are going with the 50,000 gallon cistern, therefore raising the amount of the bond for the highway department by one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), which will cover any contingency that may be needed.
Tom Riley, Chair gave a presentation at the Bond Hearing, giving a history of where the committee is up to the present time. A series of slides were also presented, showing financial end of the project, and also pictures of the current police station and highway buildings, showing the present condition of same. Also, a short presentation of where the new buildings would be placed was given.
The Budget Committee and Selectmen met on February 19, 2008, which Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief attended and reemphasized that because there would be flammable liquid in the Highway Dept. Garage, and personnel in the police station that both buildings would require a cistern, and the Police Station sprinkled.
NEW BUSINESS:
Town Meeting:
Tom Riley, Chair advised he is preparing to give a presentation at Town Meeting on Article 5 and Article 6, as well as Article 7, concerning the Road.
Report of Building subcommittee:
No one present to give report.
Report of Financial subcommittee:
No one present to give report.
Report of Town Hall Renovations subcommittee:
Audrey Sylvester advised the rigger, Robert Brier will be coming on Monday to put the curtain up, which will take four or five hours. Also mention was made that the windows are being worked on up stairs.
Report of Communications subcommittee:
Dawn Rich, Correspondent advised she is putting out fliers as well as suggested everyone verbally communicate.
The contractor, Holmes, will be contacted and requested to be at the Town Meeting.
Next Meeting Schedule:
Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2008
Meeting Adjourned 7:50PM
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Budget Committee Minutes 02.19.08
February 22, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
BUDGET COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
6:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Robert Stewart, Chair called the Feb. 19, 2008 special meeting to order at 6:00pm with Gary Wall, Marlene Freyler, Jack Meaney, George Morse, Jane Lucas and Peter Fenton, Selectman present.
Robert Stewart, Chair advised this special meeting was by the request of Andrew Pinard, who is not present, to reconsider Article 9 of which is the purchase of a piece of land from the State of New Hampshire. Robert Stewart, Chair read the Article.
Article 9: To see if the town will vote to purchase road access from the State of NH for map #3 lot 110 and to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.) for that purpose. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the funds are expended or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee did not recommend.
Robert Stewart, Chair advised the reason the Budget Committee did not recommend was they had no information on the width, length or what was going on with the access. Mr. Stewart read a letter from Phillip Miles dated Tuesday, February 12, 2008 to the Town of Bradford regarding “Value for the access point in Bradford.” (Letter attached) Also, Peter Fenton, Selectman read from the same letter under Underlying Assumptions and Limiting Conditions: “There are no hidden or unapparent conditions on the property, in the subsoil (including hazardous waste or ground water contamination), or within any of the structures that would render the property more or less valuable. I assume no responsibility for any of these conditions or the engineering that may be required to discover or correct them. If any contamination is found on the subject, this report becomes null and void.”
Peter Fenton, Selectmen read into the minutes the following letter from Andrew Pinard to the Budget Committee, dated February 19, 2008.
Dear Members of the Budget Committee:
Thank you for reconsidering your recommendation on the proposed Route 103 access road. More detailed information has been provided to the Town from the Department of Transportation which merits further consideration.
According to information provided in the letter from Phillip Miles and the DOT Assessment Report, the right of way would be 50 foot wide and development would be unrestricted (although the State retains jurisdictional rights over any driveway installed over the right of way). Pending approval by the Long Range Legislative Committee, the proposed cost would be $15,000.00 (plus an additional $1,100 application fee). The Long Range Utilization Committee would likely approve at their meeting in mid-March (following Town Meeting) and final approval of the sale could be as early as June.
The lower section of this lot is currently used by the Highway Department for gravel storage and for access to the rear lot. Approving this request would enable the Town of Bradford to continue use of this access and is in the best interest of the Town.
The Board of Selectmen have repeatedly voted to support a permanent ROW easement and it is my hope that the Budget Committee will join with the Board of Selectmen to recommend that the voters of the Town of Bradford appropriate funds to obtain this permanent Right of Way easement. Thank you for your consideration.
Motion was made by Gary Wall to recommend the Budget Committee votes in favor of Article 9, and accept the recommendation to purchase a piece of land off Route 103 The Selectmen do recommend it. Peter Fenton seconded. Motion and second was withdrawn.
George Morse questioned if the vote on the original Article 9 needs to be rescinded.
Motion was made by George Morse to rescind Article 9 and recommended the Budget Committee votes in favor of Article 9 and accept the recommendation to purchase a piece of land off Route 103 for $20,000. Seconded by Peter Fenton.
Marlene Freyler, Jane Lucas, Jack Meaney voted Nay. Motion carried 4-3.
Motion made and seconded to Adjourn at 6:13pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Select Board Minutes 02.19.08
February 21, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
6:00PM
Call to Order & Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair called the February 19, 2008 Selectmen’s meeting to order at 6:17PM with Charles Meany, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, and Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer present. Andrew Pinard arrived at 7:05pm.
Review and acceptance of the February 5, 2008 Selectmen’s minutes:
Motion was made by Charles Meany, seconded by Peter Fenton to approve the minutes as presented, with no edits.
APPEARANCES:
Mark Goldberg regarding sprinkler ordinance:
Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief advised he had spoken with Everett Kittredge, and after reading the February 5, 2008 Selectmen’s minutes he feels the figures quoted were on the high side. He also advised the Highway Garage does not need to be sprinkled. Discussion ensued and Peter Fenton questioned Mark Goldberg of what a cistern might cost, to which he replied around fifty thousand dollars.
Sprinkler Ordinance was discussed and a note was returned to Cheryl Behr, Administrator from Tim Bates, Mitchell & Bates PA who advised the sprinkler ordinance could be established either by the Fire Chief under RSA 154:18, or by the Selectmen under RSA 154:19. Charles Meany advised he would be more than happy to speak at any upcoming meetings there may be regarding the ordinance.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Accounts Payable:
Accounts Payable and payroll manifests were presented for signatures.
Contingencies for bonds were reviewed:
Cheryl Behr, Administrator raised the issue of contingency and discussion followed. Cheryl Behr, also asked Tom Riley, Chair of the Needs Assessment Committee for more accurate numbers after their Thursday Feb. 21, 2008 Steering Committee meeting.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator discussed letters to go out to CMGC advising Horne was chosen as the winning proposal and it was decided that no dollar amount will be included in the letter to Horne advising them they did win the proposal if it passes at Town Meeting.
Mark Goldberg advised that a cistern will be required if just the highway garage passes, but the garage will not require to be sprinkled. Mark Goldberg advised the fire department would like a selectman or Cheryl Behr to act as a liaison through the whole learning process with the rescue department.
Annie Whipple:
A letter was received from Annie Whipple advising a snowplow smashed her fence, and she expects it to be repaired in the spring. Steve Lucier, Road Agent will be contacted to check into this matter.
Recycling:
There will be a meeting on February 27, 2008 at 9:00am regarding single stream recycling with Ms. Bedard, Concord Regional Solid Waste Association and Ken Anderson. Cheryl Behr, Administrator will also attend.
Abatement and Supplemental Warrant from Sue Pehrson, Town Clerk were discussed, and signed.
It was mentioned there are 40 Articles for the Warrant this year.
Fireworks:
Mark Goldberg, Fire Chief discussed the fireworks around Lake Massasecum. He suggested the Lake Association be contacted and perhaps set some time limits.
Motion to Adjourn at 7:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Conservation Commission Minutes 02.19.08
February 21, 2008
BRADFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Date: February 19, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm – Town Hall
Present: Perry Teele, Phil LaMoreaux, Ann Eldridge, Amy Blitzer, Brooks McCandlish, Nathaniel Bruss, Meg Fearnley (Quorum met)
I. Previous Meeting Minutes
a. 1/15/08 meeting minutes were reviewed, minor edits made, moved to accept, seconded, and approved by all.
II. Ann received communication from NHDES they are examining a new framework for permitting wetlands based on the outcome of a performance audit. The audit revealed in general the permits issued have been thorough, enforcement has been less than thorough.
a. Recommendations: any subdivision that follows logging with in 5 years should trigger new full permits
b. Ask that current regulations be upheld and enforced.
III. Receipt of a permit by notification for the Mountain Lake Inn property – already in progress.
IV. Motion following discussion of meeting times “All future meetings of the Bradford Conservation Commission to be at 7:00 P.M.” motion by Phil LaMoreaux, Second by Brooks McCandlish. Approved unanimously. Discussion followed regarding updating any publicly posted schedule of meetings.
V. The Natural Resources Inventory subcommittee met 2/14/08. Copies of materials distributed were shared with Phil and Amy who were not present. The NRI group will pursue filing for an HCPP grant to fund portions of the NRI. Next meeting will be March 5, 2008 – will look into Moose Plate Grants.
VI. Bog Easement
a. The Wildflower Society will take up outstanding issues concerning the Bog Easement at their next meeting. They will also review the new language for the proposed Bradford Public access including all changes discussed at the January meeting of the BCC.
b. Motion by Meg and Second by Perry to send language out for legal review.
VII. Discussion of New Trail Maps and desire to make these available at town meeting.
a. Motion to use $200 to print copies of trail maps for public use by Meg, Second by Amy. Approved Unanimously.
b. Other education expenditures – need copies of the Bog Guide
VIII. Meeting Adjourned 8:50
Respectfully submitted by Phil LaMoreaux
Library Activities March 2008
February 20, 2008
MONDAY, MARCH 3
Library Trustees
7pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
Book-to-Movie Discussion
Stardust
7pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Mud Season Book Sale
9am-2pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
International Movie
The Butterfly
(France)
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Easter Egg Hunt
11am
Planning Board Minutes 02.12.08
February 13, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02PM with Jeff Aarons, Alternate, Carole Meise, Alternate, Jim Bibbo, present. Bill Glennie arrived later.
Ian Thomas, CNHRPC was also present. Marcia Keller and Charles Meany, Selectmen representative were absent.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Carol Meise for Marcia Keller and Jeff Aarons for Edythe Craig
Consideration and Approval of January 8, 2008 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Jeff Aarons. Motion carried, Carol Meise and Phil LaMoreaux, Chair abstained.
Items in To Do Folder:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised the members of information regarding:
1. Letter received from A. Eldridge re: Site Plan, Naughton
2. Letters needing to be responded to.
3. Checks that have come in from applicants, for Site Plan
Discussion ensued regarding necessity of CNHRPC Review re: Sanborn
4. Checks being paid out by the Town as refunds and/or CNHRPC
5. Letter received re: Hill & Dale “Alteration of Terrain permit issued Feb. 5, 2008.,
Subject to conditions. Needs Follow-up.
6. Letter received from DES dated Jan. 29, 2008, re: Ledgewood Pines amending
RSA 45 Alteration of Terrain Permit extended for two years.
Conceptual Consultation:
Daniel Kraft, Sunset and Hogg Hill, Minor Subdivision Map 6, Lot 51-1
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised since Mr. Kraft had already been for a conceptual, he was not required to come in again. He did receive his variance from Zoning. He now needs to submit a Subdivision application.
Mr. Kraft brought his plan in for review and advised David Eckman, Eckman Engineering and Robert Stewart, Jr, RCS Design is working on it for him. Mr. Kraft will talk with Ian Thomas, CNHRPC if he requires further assistance. Discussion ensued regarding driveway permit and when would be a good time to talk with Steve Lucier, Road Agent.
Barry Wheeler Gravel Pit:
Discussion regarding Barry Wheeler’s telephone calls to several of the board members concerning the Gravel Pit Regulations. Jim Bibbo advised this pit has been in operation for fourteen years, and when this pit is ready for reclamation, the intent is to turn it into a pasture. Phil LaMoreaux, suggested Mr. Wheeler come before the board for a Preliminary Consultation or review and go over the requirements. Mr. Wheeler will be contacted by a member of the Planning Board.
Mapleview Development, (Ledgewood Pines), Map 3, Lot 94:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair read an e-mail received from Marcia Keller: Ledgewood Pines – I strongly suggest that the Board look at RSA 676:4-a,I, (c) and consider initiating the revocation process outlined in 11. If Brunnel actually comes in March, you can decide not to proceed, but the process should be underway so he realizes the Board is serious.
RSA 676:4-a,1 (c) was read into the minutes:
I. A subdivision plat, street plat, site plan or other approval which has been filed with the appropriate recording official under RSA 674:37 may not be revoked, in whole or in part, by the planning board, except pursuant to this section, and only under the following circumstances:
(c) When the applicant or successor in interest to the applicant has failed to perform any condition of the approval within a reasonable time specified in the approval, or, if no such time is specified, within the time periods specified in RSA 674:39.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised on July 10, 2007, Mr. Brunnel was granted a 6 month extension until January 2008, which he did not attend.
Motion was made by Carol Meise to begin revocation procedures against Ledgewood Pines identified under RSA 676:4-a, II. Bill Glennie seconded. Jim Bibbo-Nay. Motion carried 4-1.
Motion to adjourn, seconded and carried at 8:05pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
NAC Steering Committee Agenda 02.11.08
February 10, 2008
Needs Assessment Committee
Meeting Agenda For 2/11
Acceptance of minutes of 2/4
Omissions or corrections
Old business –
Discussion of Town contractor administration.
Approval of Selectmen.
Discussion of pending bond hearing, etc.
New Business –
Preparation for Town Meeting.
Report of Building subcommittee.
Report of Financial subcommittee.
Report of Town Hall Renovations subcommittee.
Report of Communications subcommittee,
Questions or comments from attendees –
Any other business or information gathered since last meeting.
Next meeting – TBA
Adjournment
Budget Committee Public Hearing Minutes 02.07.08
February 9, 2008
DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
BUDGET COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
7:00 PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Bob Stewart, Chair called the Public Hearing to order with Jack Meaney, George Morse, Jane Lucas, Marlene Freyler, Peter Fenton, Selectman representative and Cheryl Behr, Administrator present. Gary Wall was absent.
Review and consideration of the February 5, 2008:
Motion was made by George Morse, seconded by Jane Lucas to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
Warrant Articles:
The following Warrant Articles information was handed out to the Budget Committee members as well as to the public who attended:
The Polls will open from 8:am to 7:00pm on March 11, 2008.
To the inhabitants of the town of Bradford in the County of Merrimack in said State qualified to vote in town affairs;
You are hereby notified to meet at the Bradford Elementary School on Old Warner Road in said Bradford, NH on Tuesday, the eleventh of March next, at eight o’clock in the morning to act on the following articles:
Article 1. To choose all necessary Town officials for the ensuing year.
Article 2. To adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:00pm, at the Bradford Elementary School on the Old Warner Road. The raising of money and remaining articles in the Warrant to be taken up at the adjourned meeting.
Article 3. To see of the town will vote to raise and appropriate One Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,450,000.) (gross budget) to construct a 10,800 square foot highway garage and a 2,400 square foot salt shed on town owned property at map 3, lot 110. (upper site) and to authorize the issuance of not more than One Million Three Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($1,365,000.) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA Chapter 33) and to authorize the board of selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the term, and other details Further, to authorize the withdrawal of Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.) from the Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund created for this purpose. The Selectmen recommend this appropriation. The budget committee recommends this appropriation. (2/3 ballot vote required.)
Article 4. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate Six Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($690,000.) (gross budget) to construct a 3,300 square foot police station on town owned property at map 3, lot 110. (upper site), and to authorize the issuance of not more than Six Hundred and Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($644,000.) of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA Chapter 33) and to authorize the board of selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon, the term, and other details. Further, to authorize the withdrawal of Forty Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000.) from the New Police Facility Capital Reserve Fund created for this purpose. The selectmen recommend this appropriation. The budget committee recommends this appropriation. (2/3 ballot vote required.)
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate One Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand dollars ($1,350,000) for the purpose of building a highway garage and salt shed on the lower portion of the transfer station lot. This will also provide for the issuance of not more than One Million Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars ($1,350,000) of bonds or notes for this purpose. This warrant will also authorize the Selectmen as agents to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon. Paper Ballot required. By Petition. Selectmen do not recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend. (2/3 ballot vote required.)
Article 6. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($201,250.) to construct a road to improve access to the existing transfer station. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the funds are expended or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 7. To see if the town will vote to purchase road access from the State of NH for map #3 lot 110 and to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.) for that purpose. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the funds are expended or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Million Six Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty Eight dollars ($1,693,528.00) for the general municipal operation. This article DOES NOT include amounts appropriated by other warrant articles. (Majority vote required)
a. Executive 106,170.00
b. Elections and Vital records 11,716.00
c. Financial Administration 86,940.00
d Revaluations 24,400.00
e. Legal 17,000.00
f. Employee Benefits-excludes elected officials 218,069.00
g. Planning and Zoning 23,500.00
h. General Government Buildings 42,432.00
i. Cemetery 18,918.00
j. Insurance 52,800.00
k. Other General Government 20,450.00
l. Police Department 276,110.00
m. Fire Department 92,000.00
n. Rescue Services 14,525.00
o. Building Code Department 14,150.00
p. Emergency Management 1,000.00
q. Highway Department 368,847.00
r. Bridge Maintenance 100.00
s. Street Lighting 3,800.00
t. Solid Waste Collection 52,303.00
u. Solid Waste Disposal 60,600.00
v. Inoculations 2,000.00
w. Welfare Administration 4,155.00
x. Welfare Vendor Payments 25,000.00
y. Parks and Recreation 11,540.00
z. Library 58,480.00
aa.Patriotic Purposes 15,500.00
bb.Community Center 66,278.00
cc.Other Conservation 745.00
dd.Interest on T.A.N. 4,000.00 Total $1,693,528.00
Article 9. To see if the town will vote to authorize the board of selectmen to choose the date for the second session of the town meeting (the business meeting) which may be a date other than the Wednesday after the town election. This article is necessary because the original vote to authorize two sessions of the town meeting included language that requires the second session to be held on the Wednesday following the town election, giving the selectmen no flexibility to choose a different day.
Article 10. To see if the town will vote to establish the Rescue Squad as a unit within the town Fire Department under the authority of the Fire Chief, pursuant to RSA 154:1.
Article 11. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for the first year of management reviews by an outside contractor to evaluate and improve town department efficiency. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the money is spent or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Chris Frey questioned the Budget Committee as to why they did not recommend this Article. Response was “ Seemed $3,500 for each department was too much money to have to be voted on each year to cover all department, one being done each year.”
Article 12. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.) to provide “on call” and training wages and administrative costs for rescue personnel for the nine month period of April to December 2008.
Article 13. To raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000) to begin necessary repairs to the current highway garage. This article will be withdrawn if the bond issue for the highway garage passes. This is a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until December 31, 2013 or until used. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 14. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to fund the Highway Heavy Equipment Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee Recommends.
Article 15. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) for Road Sealant. This is a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until December 31, 2013 or until used. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 16. To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to purchase a parcel of land now owned by Richard and Anne Branch, identified as Map 3 Lot 107 for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00). The purchase of this property is needed to accommodate the Jones Road Bridge reconstruction project, and will replace easement rights to the same parcel previously authorized by the 2007 town meeting and negotiated by the Selectmen. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 17. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to complete the paving between the intersection of Jones Road and Cheney Hill road. This will be a non lapsing appropriation to continue until the money is spent or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 18. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the New Highway Garage Capital Reserve. This article will be withdrawn if the bond passes for the new Highway building. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 19. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to be placed in the Bridge Repair Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 20. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the Ambulance Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 21. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the Town Facilities Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 22. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for town hall improvements. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the money is spent or until December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends
Article 23. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the Repair of Town Buildings Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 24. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for the Fire Dept. Heavy Equipment Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 25. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the Fire Dept. Building Repair Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 26. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the Police Building Capital Reserve. This article will be withdrawn if the Bond passes for the New Police Facility. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 27. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy Five Thousand dollars ($75,000) for the design of Bridge #098-114 on West Road. This will be a non lapsing appropriation until the money is spent or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 28. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for road signs to complete the 9-1-1 renumbering process. This will be a non lapsing appropriation continued until the money is used or December 31, 2013. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 29. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the Main Street Sidewalk Improvements Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 30. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the Gravestone Repair Expendable Trust. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 31. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Dollars ($2,880) to reimburse the Fire Fighters Association for the money originally invested in the forestry truck. This truck was sold at state auction in 2007 and will be funded from surplus. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 32. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,750) for the Bradford Newbury Sutton Youth Sports.
Article 33. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) for the Boat launch.
Article 35. To create a Reevaluation Capital Reserve Fund for the 2010 state determined review, and to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to fund the reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 36. To see if the town will vote to withdraw Forty Thousand ($40,000) from the New Highway Garage Capital Reserve for the purpose of continuing research and preparation for a new highway garage. This article will be withdrawn if the Bond for a new garage is approved. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 37. To see if the town will vote to accept the dedication of the private road known as “Chestnut Hollow” as a Class V town road. The road is located adjacent to Forest Street in Bradford, and meets the requirements of the Land Subdivision Regulations for the Town of Bradford as adopted in 1986. By Petition.
Article 38. To see if the town will vote to approve the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor:
Resolved: We the citizens of Bradford, NH believe in a New Hampshire that is just and fair. The property tax has become unjust and unfair. State leaders who take a pledge for no new taxes perpetuate higher property taxes. We call on our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor to reject the “Pledge”, have an open discussion covering all options and adopt a revenue system that lowers property taxes. By Petition.
Article 39. To see if the town will vote to accept the reports of the Town Officers. To transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting.
The Budget Committee gave a round of applause in thanking George Morse for his tenure of 24 years of serving on the Budget Committee.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 7:20pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Library Trustee Minutes 02.03.08
February 7, 2008
Board Meeting for the Trustees to Brown Memorial Library
Attendance included: Joan Perry, Bea Howe, Amy Blitzer, Rod Jones, Meg Fearnley & Erica Gross
1. The minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted with a change on the date of the next meeting from the 3rd to the 4th.
2. Treasurer’s report was read and accepted. A motion was made to accept all gifts and donations made to Brown Memorial Library from January 7 thru February 4, in the amount of $293.50. ($200.00 = donations, $30.00 = damaged books, $47.00 = fines and $16.50 = other) Quickly reviewed the Revenue & Expenditures Report and the Fund Report.
3. Librarian’s report was read and accepted. The circulation numbers are slightly down but there have many snow days keeping people in or the library closed.
4. A devoted patron has requested that the DSL be kept on when the library is closed. After a short deliberation, it was once again decided that the DSL will be turned off when the library is closed due to the fact that it is free to us and should not be abused.
5. Last month Meg decided to try and switch story time to Mondays with the hope that she would have a better turnout. Since that time people have been showing up on Wednesdays. Meg has decided to keep the regular time slot on Wed.
6. Trustee minutes can now be posted on the new bradfordnh.org website. So as soon as they are typed they are to be forwarded to Meg at the library who will have them posted.
7. Erica Gross asked if would be possible for Harry Gross to serve 15 hours community service at the library. This is something he needs to fulfill in order to be Bar-mitzvahed in Nov. of 2009.
8. Due to liability, the library risks in having children on the July float each year it has been decided that floats hereafter will not have children on them.
9. The lights are installed in the display case but are not complete. Brooks will complete it when he is feeling better.
10. A new NH Library Association booklet was passed out to each of the trustees present at tonight’s meeting.
11. The next book sale is scheduled for March 15th. Joan & Bea will take the morning shift with Erica & Amy taking the later shift.
12. The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 22. The Friends of the Library will once again be hosting this.
13. Next meeting is March 3, 2008 at 7:00pm.
Meeting was adjourned @ 7:20 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Erica Gross, Secretary
Planning Board Agenda 02.12.08
February 7, 2008
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
7:00PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE JANUARY 8TH, 2008 MINUTES
OLD BUSINESS:
3. DANIEL KRAFT, HOGG HILL AND SUNSET HILL, MAP 6, LOT 51-1
4. GEORGE NAUGHTON, MAP 6, Lot 101 – BUILDING
5. MAPLE VIEW (LEDGEWOOD PINES) MAP 3, LOT 94
(To be continued on March 25, 2008)
6. SITE PLAN NOTICES:
1. Sanborn
7. SITE PLAN UPDATES
THE TOWN HALL IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VIA THE BACK ENTRANCE NEAR THE POLICE STATION. PERSONS NEEDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN OFFICES IN ADVANCE TO MAKE ANY OTHER NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS.
