Informational Meeting on Proposed Conservation Easement 03.05.09
February 27, 2009
INFORMATIONAL FORUM
On the Battles Farm Conservation Easement Warrant Article
TOWN HALL
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 7:00PM
Bring your questions and comments
Library Activities 03.09
February 22, 2009
MONDAY, MARCH 2
PJ Story Time, 7pm
Trustees, 7pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Bradford Library Stitchers
Drop-in fiber arts group, all levels welcome
6-8pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Book-to-movie
Ballet Shoes
7pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Bradford Library Stitchers
Drop-in fiber arts group, all levels welcome
6-8pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
International Movie
The Quiet Man 7pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Book Sale
9am-2pm
Conservation Commission Minutes 01.20.09
February 21, 2009
Bradford Conservation Commission
Meeting Minutes 20 January 2009
Present: J.A. Eldridge, Brooks McCandlish, Meg Fearnley, Carol Meise, Nathanial Bruss.
Unanimous vote to go into Non-Public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3, unanimous vote received.
9:45 Non Public meeting ends.
Meeting notes remain non public. 5 in favor, 0 opposed.
Brooks moves to accept meeting notes for December 16, 2008. NB, Seconds, 5 in favor, 0 opposed.
Treasurer’s report: the Town’s conservation fund will receive $4024 from current use penalty tax fees.
Motion to be prepared to spend up to $100,000 on Conservation project.
5 in favor, 0 opposed.
Decision made to write opinion for Bradford Bridge about removing the word ‘buildable’ from the zoning ordinance on creation of new lots.
Brooks and Carol for subcommittee to look at RFQ’s for GIS research.
Adjourned 10:00
Submitted by
Acting secretary, Nathanial Bruss
Budget Committee Public Hearing (cont.) Minutes 02.17.09
February 18, 2009
Town of Bradford
Budget Committee Public Hearing
Continued from February 13, 2009
February 17, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair called the Continuation of the February 13, 2009 Public Hearing to order with Jane Lucas, Chris Aiken, Andrew Pinard, Selectmen Representative, Gary Wall, Marlene Freyler, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary. Bob Stewart absent.
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair opened the February 17, 2009 meeting at 7:00pm. He advised that since this is a continuation of the February 13th meeting, that all of the
Articles will not be read in its entirety. The General Operating Budget Article will be read.
Article 4:
- 1. Executive 107,833.00
- 2. Elections and Vital records 4,550.00
- 3. Financial Administration 83,401.00
- 4. Revaluations 19,950.00
- 5. Legal 15,000.00
- 6. Employee Benefits-excludes elected officials 243,924.00
- 7. Planning and Zoning 20,800.00
- 8. General Government Buildings 42,732.00
- 9. Cemetery 18,310.00
- 10. Insurance 62,292.00
- 11. Other General Government 12,090.00
- 12. Police Department 287,005.00
- 13. Fire department 92,000.00
- 14. Rescue Services 82,320.00
- 15. Building Code Department 14,650.00
- 16. Emergency Management 500.00
- 17. Highway Department 372,495.00
- 18. Bridge Maintenance 100.00
- 19. Street Lighting 4,100.00
- 20. Solid Waste Collection 50,877.00
- 21. Solid Waste Disposal 56,600.00
- 22. Inoculations 800.00
- 23. Welfare Administration 4,012.00
- 24. Welfare Vendor and Direct Payments 43,350.00
- 25. Parks and Recreation 4,380.00
- 26. Library 62,525.00
- 27. Patriotic Purposes 14,500.00
- 28. Community Center 77,830.00
- 29. Other Conservation 750.00
- 30. Long Term Debt payments 18,000.00
- 31. Interest on T.A.N. 3,000.00
Total $ 1,820,676.00
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair opened the floor for discussion. One question was what is T.A.N., which is Tax Anticipated Notes.
Everett Kittredge questioned if the estimated dollar amount should be included beside each Article for Tax payer information. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised this could be done.
Article 5.
Everett Kittredge questioned where the location of the salt shed will be, to which he was advised no place has definitely been designated, but discussion was to build it at the existing Highway Garage.
Article 6
No comments.
Article 7
No Comments.
Article 8
Harry Wright suggested that standing seam takes away from the Historic aesthetics of the Bridge. It was advised that the State had recommended the standing seam metal roof and also the expense and life span of wooden shakes were taken into consideration per Andrew Pinard.
Article 9
No Comments
Article 10
No Comments
Article 11
Harry Wright questioned as to why the Budget Committee does not recommend this Article to raise and appropriate money to repair and resurface Sunset Hill Road. Jack Meaney, Acting Chair advised the Budget Committee didn’t feel it was worth the money.
Article 12
No Comments
Article 13
No Comments
Article 14
Millie Kittredge questioned how many vehicles would the Police Department then have? Reply was that they would have two sedans and one four wheel drive vehicle.
Article 15
Everett Kittredge suggested he is concerned with the language of the Article which may stop building a new building, and could be explained further at Town Meeting.
Article 16
Millie Kittredge questioned if there is presently a fence around the Fire Pond to which Mark Goldberg advised yes, but is in much disrepair.
Article 17
No comments
Article 20
No comments
Article 21
Millie Kittredge questioned if there would be a design presented. Gary Wall questioned if there had not been a plan designed before. Reply was, yes there was a previous architectural design; however it was not for covered steps which needs to be to bring it up to code. Everett Kittredge suggested this is a band aid fix, and perhaps an elevator could be installed.
Article 22
No comments
Article 23
No comments
Article 24
No comments
Article 25
No comments
Article 26
No comments
Article 27
No comments
Article 28
Everett Kittredge question when the revaluation is scheduled again, to which the reply was in 2010 and the total amount needed will be $40,000.
Article 30
Andrew Pinard advised the Town Attorney has been contacted regarding this article and the Selectmen have received no response to date.
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair advised this concludes the final Articles affecting the Budget Committee.
Andrew Pinard advised he would answer any questions about the other Warrant Articles that the Budget Committee cannot speak to tonight.
Millie Kittredge requested the wording in Article 2 be changed from Zoning Board to Zoning Ordinance.
The Warrant Articles were signed by the Budget Committee.
Gary Wall moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:37pm seconded by Chris Aiken
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Select Board Minutes 02.17.09
February 18, 2009
Town of Bradford
Selectmen’s Meeting
February 17, 2009
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair called the February 17th meeting to order at 6:00pm with Andrew Pinard, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Charles Meany arrived at 6:15PM
Review and Consideration of February 10th minutes:
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to accept the February 10th minutes as edited.
On page 2, under Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to reconfirm that Trudy Willett was appointed as Health Officer: should read at the end- It was also acknowledged that the paper work has gone to the State. Peter Fenton seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard that the Selectmen meet more frequently. No second, no vote.
Accounts payable manifest and payroll manifest were signed.
Winter Carnival for 2010:
Parks and Recreation Committee are discussing plans to hold a Winter Carnival in February 2010, the same day the fishing derby is being held. Insurance coverage was questioned and funding discussed. More information will be forthcoming as the plans progress.
The Warrant was signed by the Selectmen.
Cheryl Behr read a letter to Mr. Wolf, Kearsarge Regional School District concerning the Appointment of Andrew Pinard, replacing John Steiner as Bradford’s representative of the School Board. Andrew Pinard will be sworn in at their next meeting.
Charles Meany reported that the heat is on in the Town Sheds, waiting for the cement to be poured. Discussion also took place regarding the steel actually used as opposed to what was estimated.
A Dredge and Fill application was received regarding the area of the Post Office, from Dave Pickman and will be submitted to the State of New Hampshire. The Planning Board and Conservation Commission will review the application.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised she will be out of the office from February 24th for most of the week.
Mention was made that Ed Fowler, Code Enforcement Officer will be out of the office for a brief time.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to go into Non-Public Meeting under RSA 91A3II at 6:25pm.
Motion was seconded by Charles Meany, Motion carried.
No decisions were made at this meeting.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to go out of Non-Public at 6:43pm.
Meeting adjourned 6:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Budget Committee Public Hearing Minutes 02.13.09
February 18, 2009
Town of Bradford
Budget Hearing
February 13, 2009
7:00pm
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair called the February 13, 2009 meeting to order at 7:03pm with Chris Aiken, Marlene Freyler, Andrew Pinard, Selectman Representative, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Absent were: Gary Wall, excused, Robert Stewart, illness, and Jane Lucas.
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair read the Warrant Articles and asked for questions, comments or any discussion after each line item.
Article 5.
- 1. Executive 107,833.00
- 2. Elections and Vital records 4,550.00
- 3. Financial Administration 83,401.00
- 4. Revaluations 19,950.00
- 5. Legal 15,000.00
- 6. Employee Benefits-excludes elected officials 243,924.00
- 7. Planning and Zoning 20,800.00
- 8. General Government Buildings 42,732.00
- 9. Cemetery 18,310.00
- 10. Insurance 62,292.00
- 11. Other General Government 12,090.00
- 12. Police Department 287,005.00
- 13. Fire department 92,000.00
- 14. Rescue Services 82,320.00
- 15. Building Code Department 14,650.00
- 16. Emergency Management 500.00
- 17. Highway Department 372,495.00
- 18. Bridge Maintenance 100.00
- 19. Street Lighting 4,100.00
- 20. Solid Waste Collection 50,877.00
- 21. Solid Waste Disposal 56,600.00
- 22. Inoculations 800.00
- 23. Welfare Administration 4,012.00
- 24. Welfare Vendor and Direct Payments 43,350.00
- 25. Parks and Recreation 4,380.00
- 26. Library 62,525.00
- 27. Patriotic Purposes 14,500.00
- 28. Community Center 77,830.00
- 29. Other Conservation 750.00
- 30. Long Term Debt payments 18,000.00
- 31. Interest on T.A.N. 3,000.00
Total $ 1,820,676.00
Question was asked about #24 by Ann Eldridge as to what Welfare Vendor and Direct Payments is actually for. The reply was that this is for payments to vendors, (fuel assistance, VNA, electric etc) for welfare recipients, and the amount is for requested assistance.
Article 6. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred
Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000) to build a salt shed for the Highway Department Facility. This will be a non lapsing appropriation to continue until the money is spent or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Question was asked as to why the Budget Committee did not recommend to which Jack Meany replied that there was no formal quote presented, and they felt a salt shed could be put up for less money. Andrew Pinard advised Charles Meany used an actual design scaled down, and got actual numbers for the cost of material, and actual numbers for the concrete. Debate ensued.
Article 7. To see if the town will vote to appropriate the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) for the purchase and installation of a new air quality system for the Bradford Highway Garage. This will be funded from surplus and no additional money will be raised by taxation. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee recommends.
No questions asked.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Non-Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1-c for the purpose of offsetting expenses associated with unexpected increases in the costs of petroleum-related products and winter road salt, and to fund from surplus the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) to be placed in this fund, and further to appoint the board of selectmen as agents to expend from this fund. No money to be raised by taxation. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee recommends.
No questions asked.
Article 9 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) to re-roof the Bement Covered Bridge with a metal standing seam roofing material. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and continue until the money is spent or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee recommends.
No questions asked.
Article 10. 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 Recommended. Budget Committee recommends.
No questions asked.
Article 11. 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 the money is expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen Recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
No questions asked.
Article 12. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Dollars ($133,000) to repair and resurface Sunset Hill Road. This will be a non lapsing appropriation to continue until the money is expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Question asked by George Cilley as to why the Budget Committee does not recommend. Chris Aiken advised they would grind the existing surface leaving it like a dirt road. Andrew Pinard advised that the Selectmen had put if off one year before.
Article 13. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Ninety Five Thousand dollars ($595,000) for the design and construction of Bridge #098-114 on West Road. This project is under the municipal managed bridge project with the State of NH. Five hundred Twenty Thousand dollars ($520,000) will come from the State of NH and the remaining Seventy Five Thousand dollars to be raised by taxation. The town has already raised $55,000 for this project for a total construction cost of Six Hundred and Fifty thousand dollars ($650,000). This will be a non lapsing appropriation until the funds are expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend.
Motion was made by Chris Aiken to recommend Article 13 as written. Seconded by Marlene Freyler. Carried 4-0. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 14. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000) to evaluate and repair the deck on Bridge #098/117on West Meadow Road. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and continue until the funds are expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 15. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand One Hundred Seventy Two Dollars ($10,172) for the first year of a four year lease to purchase and outfit a four wheel drive police vehicle, for a total of $40,688 for lease. The total amount of the vehicle is Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty One Dollars ($36,941). Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to change the purpose and title of the existing New Police Facility Capital Reserve Fund to the Police Facility Updating and Renovation Fund. Two thirds vote required.
Article 17. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to purchase and install a fence around the Fire Pond located on property owned by Karen and Christopher Way at Map 17, Lot 19. This is a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the money is used or by December 31, 2014. Selectmen Recommend. Budget Committee recommends
Article 18. 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 19. Shall we rescind the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of the revenues from ambulance transportation to the expenditures of the purpose of operating the Bradford Rescue Squad, including salaries and new equipment? Paper Ballot required. Majority vote.
Article 20. To see if the town will vote to establish a revolving fund pursuant to RSA 31:95-h, for the purpose of ambulance services, including salaries and new equipment. All revenues received for ambulance services will be deposited into the fund, and the money in the fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered part of the town’s general fund unreserved fund balance. The town treasurer shall have custody of all moneys in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the governing body and no further approval is required by the legislative body to expend. Such funds may be expended only for purposes for which the fund was created.
Article 21. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the Town Facilities Capital Reserve. Selectmen Recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 22. To see if the town will vote to withdraw Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.) from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve to design a new front handicap entrance and Drive for the Bradford Town Hall. Selectmen recommended. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Discussion ensued from the floor regarding the need for new front steps to the front door of the Town Hall.
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 One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the Gravestone Repair Expendable Trust. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 27. 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. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Conversation ensued regarding supporting the Bradford, Newbury, Sutton Youth Sports and keeping the youth here in town for the programs.
Article 28. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) for the monitoring of the Boat launch. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Conversation ensued from the floor.
Article 29. To raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the Revaluation Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 31. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $96,000 (ninety six thousand dollars) for the purpose of contributing to the purchase of a conservation easement and associated expenses on a portion of the Battles Farm (Map 6, Lots 96 and 46). Said land is located at the intersection of Center Road and Jewett Road. The purpose of this easement will be to protect valuable agricultural and forest land, wild life habitat, wetland and flood control areas. This vote authorizes the Town of Bradford to accept a back-up executory interest in said conservation easement. Submitted by petition. Selectmen do not recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Ann Eldridge advised this has been in the works for some time now, and the appraisal was just received on January 30, 2009. Brooks McCandlish advised this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Total cost of this easement is in excess of $400,000.
Jack Meaney, Acting Chair advised these are the total Articles in the Warrant for Town Meeting per purview of the Budget Committee.
Meeting adjourned at 8:04pm to be continued on February 17, 2009 at 7:00pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
2009 Town Warrant
February 18, 2009
Town of Bradford
State of New Hampshire
Town Warrant
The Polls will open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on March 10, 2009.
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 tenth 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. Zoning Ordinance.–This is a petition to repeal the definition of a building lot in accordance with RSA 675:4. The article is to see if the Town of Bradford will vote to amend the lot size requirements to read minimum lot size required is 2 acres and delete the word buildable. By Petition.
Article 3. To adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, March 11, 2009 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 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Million Eight Hundred and Twenty Thousand six hundred seventy six Dollars ($1,820,676.00) for the general municipal operation. This article DOES NOT include amounts appropriated by other warrant articles. (Majority vote required)
2. Elections and Vital records 4,550.00
3. Financial Administration . 83,401.00
4. Revaluations 19,950.00
5. Legal 15,000.00
6. Employee Benefits 243,924.00
7. Planning and Zoning 20,800.00
8. General Government Buildings 42,732.00
9. Cemetery 18,310.00
10. Insurance 62,292.00
11. Other General Government 12,090.00
12. Police Department 287,005.00
13. Fire Department 92,000.00
14. Rescue Services 82,320.00
15. Building Code Department 14,650.00
16. Emergency Management 500.00
17. Highway Department 372,495.00
18. Bridge Maintenance 100.00
19. Street Lighting 4,100.00
20. Solid Waste Collection 50,877.00
21. Solid Waste Disposal 56,600.00
22. Inoculations 800.00
23. Welfare Administration 4,012.00
24. Welfare Vendor and Direct Payments 43,350.00
25. Parks and Recreation 4,380.00
26. Library 62,525.00
27. Patriotic Purposes 14,500.00
28. Community Center 77,830.00
29. Other Conservation 750.00
30. Long Term Debt payments 18,000.00
31. Interest on T.A.N. 3,000.00
Total $ 1,820,676.00
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000) to build a salt shed for the Highway Department Facility. This will be a non lapsing appropriation to continue until the money is spent or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend. (If passed, this will add and estimated $.52/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 6. To see if the town will vote to appropriate the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) for the purchase and installation of a new air quality system for the Bradford Highway Garage. This will be funded from surplus and no additional money will be raised by taxation. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to establish a Non-Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1-c for the purpose of offsetting expenses associated with unexpected increases in the costs of petroleum-related products and winter road salt, and to fund from surplus the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) to be placed in this fund, and further to appoint the board of selectmen as agents to expend from this fund. No money to be raised by taxation. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
Article 8. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) to re-roof the Bement Covered Bridge with a metal standing seam roofing material. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and continue until the money is spent or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.10/thousand to the 2009 tax rate).
Article 9: 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. (If passed this will add an estimated $.13/thousand to the 2009 tax rate).
Article 10. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) for Road Sealant. This is a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the money is expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add as estimated $.17/thousand to the 2009 tax rate).
Article 11. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Dollars ($133,000) to repair and resurface Sunset Hill Road. This will be a non lapsing appropriation to continue until the money is expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend. (If passed this will add an estimated $.58/thousand to the 2009 tax rate).
Article 12. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Ninety Five Thousand dollars ($595,000) for the design and construction of Bridge #098-114 on West Road. This project is under the municipal managed bridge project with the State of NH. Five hundred Twenty Thousand dollars ($520,000) will come from the State of NH and the remaining Seventy Five Thousand dollars ($75,000) to be raised by taxation. The town has already raised $55,000 for this project for a total construction cost of Six Hundred and Fifty thousand dollars ($650,000). This will be a non lapsing appropriation until the funds are expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.32/thousand to the 2009 tax rate).
Article 13. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to evaluate and repair the deck on Bridge #098/117 on West Meadow Road. This will be a non lapsing appropriation and continue until the funds are expended or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.04/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 14. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand One Hundred Seventy two Dollars ($10,172) for the first year of a four year lease to purchase and outfit a four wheel drive police vehicle. The cost of the vehicle is Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty One Dollars ($36,941) with financing charges of an additional Three Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Seven dollars
($3,747) to total Forty Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty Eight dollars ($40,688). Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.04/thousand to the 2009 tax rate and continue to 2010-2012)
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to change the purpose and title of the existing New Police Facility Capital Reserve Fund to the Police Facility Updating and Renovation Fund. Two thirds vote required
Article 16. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000) to purchase and install a fence around the Fire Pond located on property owned by Karen and Christopher Way at Map17 Lot 19. This is a non lapsing appropriation and will continue until the money is used or December 31, 2014. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.04/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 17. 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.
(If passed this will add an estimated $.04/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 18. Shall we rescind the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of the revenues from ambulance transportation to the expenditures of the purpose of operating the Bradford Rescue Squad, including salaries and new equipment? Paper Ballot required. Majority vote.
Article 19. To see if the town will vote to establish a revolving fund pursuant to RSA 31:95-h, for the purpose of ambulance services, including salaries and new equipment. All revenues received for ambulance services will be deposited into the fund, and the money in the fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered part of the town’s general fund unreserved fund balance. The town treasurer shall have custody of all moneys in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the governing body and no further approval is required by the legislative body to expend. Such funds may be expended only for purposes for which the fund was created.
Article 20. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the Town Facilities Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.02/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 21. To see if the town will vote to withdraw Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) from the Town Facilities Capital Reserve to design of a new front handicap entrance and Drive for the Bradford Town Hall. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend.
Article 22. 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. (If passed this will add an estimated $.04/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 23. 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. (If passed this will add an estimated $.09/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 24. 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. (If passed this will add an estimated $.02/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 25. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the Gravestone Repair Expendable Trust. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated <$.01/ thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 26. 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. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend. (If passed this will add an estimated $.01/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 27. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) for the monitoring of the boat launch. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend. (If passed this will add an estimated $.02/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 28. To raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the Revaluation Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends. (If passed this will add an estimated $.06/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 29. Shall the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 36-A:4-a. 1(b) to authorize the conservation commission to expend funds for contributions to ‘qualified organizations’ for the purchase of property interests, or facilitating transactions related thereto, where the property interest is to be held by the qualified organization and the town will retain no interest in the property?
Article 30. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $96,000 (Ninety Six Thousand Dollars) for the purpose of contributing to the purchase of a conservation easement and associated expenses on a portion of the Battles Farm (Map 6, Lots 96 and 46). Said land is located at the intersection of Center Road and Jewett Road. The purpose of this easement will be to protect valuable agricultural and forest land, wild life habitat, wetland and flood control areas. This vote authorizes the Town of Bradford to accept a back-up executory interest in said conservation easement. Submitted by petition. Selectmen do not recommend. Budget Committee does not recommend. (If passed this will add an estimated $.42/thousand to the 2009 tax rate)
Article 31. To see if the town will vote to require that all votes by an advisory budget committee, a town budget committee, and the governing body relative to budget items or warrant articles shall be recorded votes and the numerical tally of any such vote shall be printed in the town warrant next to the affected warrant article.
Article 32. To see if the Town of Bradford, New Hampshire will vote to adopt the following resolution, and shall upon adoption notify in writing members of our congressional representatives, Representatives Hodes and Shea-Porter, and Senators Shaheen and Gregg, to do the following:
Actively work in support of the creation of a US Department of Peace and Non Violence, as described and presented to the US House of Representatives in the 110th Congress as HR 808, the purpose of which “shall be dedicated to peacemaking and the study of conditions that are conducive to both domestic and international peace.”
Article 33. 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.
Bradford Board of Selectmen
Peter Fenton, Chairman
Andrew Pinard
Charles Meany
Select Board Minutes 02.10.09
February 13, 2009
Town of Bradford
Selectmen’s Meeting
February 10, 2009
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair opened the February 10th meeting at 6:06pm with Andrew Pinard, Charles Meany and Cheryl Behr, Administrator present. Marge Cilley, Secretary arrived late.
Sailer Excavation:
Sailer Excavation payment schedule was discussed at length.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to authorize the paying of Twelve thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars and sixty six cents ($12,965.66) of the total bill of Twenty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and sixty six cents ($25,965.66) Seconded by Andrew Pinard. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard that the Selectmen meet more frequently than twice a month. No Second. No Vote.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to appoint Andrew Pinard to be the member from Bradford to the School Board. Peter Fenton Seconded. Andrew Pinard abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
It was noted that a letter needs to be written to the School Board so Andrew Pinard can be sworn in at the next meeting which will be a week from next Thursday.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve January 6, 2009 minutes as written. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve January 13, 2009 minutes as written. Seconded by Peter Fenton, Chair. Charles Meany abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
Peter Fenton, Chair brought up the Library Budget and it was decided to leave as it is.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve the January 20, 2009 minutes. Seconded by Charles Meany. The date of the minutes having not been approved should show as January 6, 2009 and January 13, 2009. Motion carried to approve as amended. 3-0.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to put in a Warrant Article for the design of a salt shed in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
It was advised that if the Warrant Article passes for one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) for a salt shed, then this Warrant Article would be null and void. Andrew Pinard seconded the motion.
Andrew Pinard expressed his concern about where the salt shed would be placed. He advised if it is placed near the metal building (highway garage) there could be some corrosion. Charles Meany withdrew his motion. Andrew Pinard withdrew his second.
The Warrant Article comes out.
At this time, the Selectmen went into the Selectmen’s Office to finish their meeting. There is no tape for the remainder of the meeting.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to reconfirm that Trudy Willett was appointed as Health Officer at the January 20, 2009 meeting which was not in the minutes. Seconded by Peter Fenton, Chair. Motion carried 3-0. It was also acknowledged that the paper work does need to go to the State.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to accept the minutes of February 3, 2009. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried to approve as amended. 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to withdraw the Warrant Article for One thousand Dollars ($1,000) from the budget for the Design of the Salt Shed Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to show on Warrant Article 6 that the Selectmen Recommend the increase to one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) as shown in the February 3, 2009 minutes. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
On Warrant Article 33, Andrew Pinard pointed out the motion carried should read 2-1. Andrew Pinard voted No. Article 6, Motion by Charles Meany should read one hundred twenty thousand dollars.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard, seconded by Peter Fenton, Chair to go into Non-Public Session per RSA 91A3IIc at 7:12pm. Motion carried.
Out of Non Public Session at 7:25pm
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised the representative from FEMA came by with new forms to be filled out.
Budget Committee Hearing is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2009 and Tuesday, February 17, 2009.
One volunteer has come forward resulting from requests printed in the Bridge.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard for Peter Fenton, Chair to write a cover letter for the Town Report and was advised he has already started it.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Select Board Non-Public Minutes 02.10.09
February 13, 2009
Town of Bradford
Selectmen’s Meeting
Non-Public
February 10, 2009
Peter Fenton, Chair opened the Non-Public meeting under RSA 91A3IIc with Charles Meany, Andrew Pinard, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present, at 7:12pm.
No decisions were made at this meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary.
Planning Board Minutes 02.10.09
February 13, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the February 10th meeting to order at 7:06pm with Barry Wheeler, Sonny Harris, Bill Glennie, Jim Bibbo, Alternate, Jane Johnsen, Alternate present. Marge Cilley arrived at 7:30pm Marcia Keller and Barbara Vannata were absent.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Marcia Keller and Jane Johnsen for Barbara Vannata.
Review and consideration of January 13, 2009 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to accept the minutes of January 13, 2009. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Under Motion by Barry Wheeler, bottom of page one, should read to approve the Petition Warrant Article, not support it. Sonny Harris abstained, Motion carried 5-0.
Bond Estimate for Ledgewood Pines:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair handed out copies of the Bond Estimate for Ledgewood Pines subdivision. Originally, Mark Brunnel had his engineers submit a bond estimate for their estimate of the road construction costs. In 2006, that estimate was reviewed by Provan and Lorber who at that time agreed the amounts and costs were appropriate and adequate at that time. The current Bond Estimate shows the results for 2009. Quantities and units costs have been updated with additional items for site work costs included. There is about a three hundred twenty thousand dollar ($320,000) additional dollar amount which is mostly for additional items added.
Should the Planning Board question Provan and Lorber regarding the bottom section of the Preliminary Estimate for clarification? Phil LaMoreaux, Chair will request a letter from Provan and Lorber stating as to why they have added all the quantities so it can be on file in the Planning Board office. Mark Brunnel is scheduled to come before the Planning Board in March for further discussion.
Formatting of Amended Subdivision Regulations and Site Plan Review Regulations:
Andrew Pinard advised he will do the formatting as soon as he can after Town Meeting is over, in case there will be changes at that time.
Any other business to come before the Planning Board.
Mention was made by Jane Johnsen of the e-mail received by Ian Thomas, CNHRPC that he is leaving and returning to his home in Ohio.
It was brought up that Landscape Architects are going to be licensed in the future and the Planning Board could require an Architect’s stamp on Site Plans with proposed landscaping. Discussion followed.
Charles Meany recused himself from the following issue.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair read a letter from DPX2 Enterprises dated January 29, 2009 to the Board of Selectmen. (Letter on file) Letter is signed by Dan Pettiglio and Dawn Pettiglio.
The three selectmen, Peter Fenton, Chair, Andrew Pinard and Charles Meany attended the planning board meeting.
Peter Fenton, Selectmen Chair requested the planning board members advise of their stand on each topic, whether they agree or disagree.
Topic 1. Signage that is not permanently affixed to the land or buildings does not need to be depicted on a Site Plan. The planning board disagreed.
Topic 2. A sign shall not be installed that is permanently affixed to the land or buildings unless it is on approved site plan or otherwise permitted. The planning board agrees.
Topic 3. No one is under any obligation or time constraints regarding approved signage.
The Planning Board advised they would need to look into this further, as with the rest of the topics included in the letter.
Charles Meany advised that if the system is not going to be supported, then it should be changed.
The Planning Board discussed the letter at length, and the decision is for Phil LaMoreaux, Chair to write a letter to DPX2 Enterprises, (Dan Pettiglio and Dawn Pettiglio) informing them they are still in non compliance with their Site Plan. The signage is not as depicted, either construct the sign as depicted or revise the plan to show the current sign. Landscaping is not as depicted, there are shrubs around the building that are not shown and the tree buffer that was proposed are not planted. Copies of the letter will go to the Selectmen and RCS Design.
Bill Glennie reiterated that the special exception for the commercial use next door (the Veterinarian Clinic) might turn back and become residential once again.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo for an additional section to the Site Plan Regulations dealing with time limits for enforcement, adding a new section that all conditions of Site Plan shall be complied within one year from the date of approval unless a waiver is granted by the planning board. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion to adjourn made, seconded and carried at 8:40pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
