BACC MARCH MINUTES
March 26, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING - March 18, 2009
PRESENT: Ellen Brownson, John Bruss, Kate Dobrowski, Director, Fred Hubley, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Mary Ann Wright
Cheryl Behr, Town Administrator, spoke to the board about a need for a room at BACC for the town’s welfare officer, Cheryl Frey. It is needed for the privacy between the welfare officer and applicants . Discussion followed on the equipment needed for the office, telephone, computer line, copier, locked file cabinets, and also times of appointments, security issues and others. More details will be forthcoming to be discussed with our Director.
Bob Richard, Bradford Barter committee, spoke to us about the operation of the Bradford Barter. Sandy and Bob have a committee of eight members so far. There is no charge for services. Bob spoke of the BACC volunteering with paper work, making copies, brochures. There was no decision at this time about our volunteer participation with this committee.
John Bruss, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:40 pm.
Minutes of the February 11th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Report given by Kate, our director, is attached.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE REPORT: Information on the BACC maintenance was included in the Director’s report. John will check on the roof leak
SENIORS REPORT: Ona Ruchti sent the following report to our meeting: Over 100 quilt squares have been completed for the quilt. Twelve people attended the first Friday brunch. Entertainment followed with singing of songs from the past by all. Fitness director went to California so the group, knowing all the routines, were able to continue on their own with their exercises.
KAP: Mary Ann Wright reported that the Pre-School is selling Dutch bulbs and asked for our support. It has been a good year for the pre-school with enrollment up with more classes available. There is now 20 children in the Kindergarten after school program. Applications are being taken for next year’s classes. State Inspection requires more fire drills for KAP.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Margaret Raymond reported that the Parks and Recreation Director’s report contained all the information for their group.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Ellen Brownson will look into more health screenings for the Center. She will check to see if a Blood Drive would be possible in our building. Ellen will be in touch with Martha Barron for her input on past services she had been working on. A contact will be made with Addy Stewart about her blood pressure and foot clinics.
CHAIR’S REPORT: John asked for volunteers for nominating committee. Discussion followed with the entire board becoming the nominating committee. The following slate of BACC officers , with their acceptance of the positions, will be voted on at the April meeting: Chair, John Bruss, Vice Chair, Dawn Rich, Secretary: position is vacant. Dawn will continue to take minutes for the board till the secretary’s position is filled. The April meeting agenda will have the proposed slate of officers listed to be voted on.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: John, our Chair, spoke about recognition for Bob Wright for his many years running the Independence Day road race. A meeting will be held with Bob, Dan Pettiglio and Kate re: the continuation of this race during our Bradford Independence Day celebration.
Meeting adjourned at 6: 15 pm - Next meeting April 8, 2009
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski, Dawn Rich (Minutes unapproved)
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
March 18, 2009
Thank You Bradford
The Community Center received several wonderful comments at Town meeting last week. It was nice to hear positive feedback about our Center. The town passed the BACC budget for another year.
Maintenance
2 charcoal vent filters were installed on the septic pipes in both front and back of the building by Mr John Bruss who came in on the weekend to do this. Thank you VERY much Mr. Bruss.
The kitchen counters are being resurfaced by Miracle Method / Ted Fisher of Barrington, NH. On Friday March 20th.
The piano was tuned by Jim Herrick of Concord NH on February 24th. The Friends of the BACC has voted to pay for this.
Roof leak in kitchen - needs to be looked at. A small amount of water appears to be coming from around the flashing of the ansul/equipment on the roof.
Statewide Fire did system inspection on 3/6
Art Series
Several local artists are participating in creating a new art series at the BACC. The second meeting took place yesterday. We are looking at the Senior room and entry ways as the primary gallery space for a show. Mounting homosote board is one of the options we discussed.
Farmers Market
A meeting of the farmers market group took place on February 18th at 4:30. Next meeting scheduled to take place March 24th.
We received a $300 grant to cover advertising and a banner. The group came up with several innovative marketing stategies. The planning board will need to be consulted on the banner.
Summer Day Camp
The first set of employment interviews took place yesterday. The candidates were great.
Camper registration ads will be going into the media for next week.
Computer Classes
Fran Vanais is working on a class schedule to teach Excel, Word, and Power point in exchange for her Yoga room rental.
Independence Day Roadrace
Spoke with Dan Pettiglio and called Bob Wright on this. Possible collaboration
WinterFest 2010 - Parks and Rec
Meeting on March 25th at 6pm - please attend
Parks and Recreation - 3/18/09
Winterfest meeting
The community wide meeting takes place next Wednesday at 6pm with snacks and drinks.Tina Defosses did a great job creating a flyer for the meeting. Thanks Tina .
Archery Program
Archery Program is ready to take registrations - we have 3 signed up
Flyers available
Baton this year -
Date for French’s Park clean -up
Hiring for French’s Park person -
Beef Roast and Cow Flop bingo-
Selectmen Minutes 03.24.09
March 26, 2009
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2009
Pledge of allegiance
Roll Call
Welcome to new Selectman, Jack Meaney
Also, Congratulations to the new Chairman of the Board, Charles Meany.
Appearances:
1. Robert Devarney came before the board about in regards to a tax issue.
2. Steve Lucier, Road Agent
A. Gravel - cost from Mt. William is the same as last year ($12.95).
Selectmen approve purchasing gravel from Mt. William
B. Grader repairs - king pin has broken, Steve will see if he can save cost by having some parts made locally, others will have to be ordered. Bushing assembly will have to be replaced.
C. FEMA $ - Steve would like to know how much goes back to Highway Dept. Selectmen will make decision later in the year.
3. Mr. Arkadi Nkiforow regarding complaints about dogs and compliance with Town ordinance regarding kennels. Conversation/ debate follow.
Selectmen advised Mr. Nikiforow to go before the Planning Board to address the kennel issue, also advises that he would be in violation of the leash law if his dogs were found to be loose and roaming again.
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payables and Payroll reviewed and approved.
2. Recommendation to establish a board to handle all bid investigations denied by Selectmen.
3. Sailer billing - Bank has extended construction note. Sailer asking for $4500.00 more to cover the extra rebar and concrete to correct inappropriate foundation. Also wants $2500.00 to pay for the upgrade of the steel mat and rebar for the Highway Garage floor.
$3000.00 approved, seconded, and passed by the Selectmen.
4. Grant information on generator for the Town Hall - A quote of $5,100.00 was obtained last fall for a generator and installation. Selectmen said to call around for price comparisons.
5. Ken Anderson, Transfer Station Manager, asked if two local landscapers could use the rear entrance to the dump for three weeks to utilize the burn pile with debris from the ice storm.
Selectmen approved.
6. Report from Cheryl Behr on meeting @ Community Center regarding the housing of the Welfare office. Cheryl explained that there is room in the Selectmen’s Office and that privacy wall dividers could be set up for the Welfare office.
Selectmen Office personnel were asked to look into this.
7. Selectmen review budget cuts - Reassigned $5000.00 by cutting Circut Rider hours, with Chair of the PB’s approval.
8. Town Hall hours will be cut to a four day week May 1st. This will be done due budgetary constraints The Selectmen’s personnel will work the same number of hours, the hours will just be extended each day.
Selectmen approved.
9. Charles Meany will be the Selectmen’s rep to the Road Committee.
Peter Fenton will be the representative to the Budget Committee and the ZB
Jack Meaney will represent the Selectmen on the PB and first winter carnival meeting.
Selectmen’s Agenda March 24 2009
March 23, 2009
Agenda
March 24, 2009
Selectmen’s MeetingPledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Welcome to new Selectman, Jack Meany. Vote for Chairman
Appearances:
1. Robert Devarney
2. Steve Lucier - Grader repairs, gravel
3. Nikiforow
Regular Business:
1. Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest for review
2. Recommendation to establish a board to handle all bid investigations
3. Sailer billing
4. Only one response to Bradford Bridge article for volunteers. Mr. Kranz volunteered for solid waste/recycling committee
5. Report on meeting with the BACC - space for the Welfare office
6. Status of COPS Grant
7. Meeting on April 3 for Federal compliance issues - ARRA money - changed to May 20.
8. Budget sheets for discussion.
9. Ken Anderson - transfer station has received request from local landscapers for use of dump
Conservation Commission Minutes 03.17.09
March 18, 2009
DRAFT
Conservation Commission Meeting March 17 2009
Meeting began 8 pm
Nathaniel Bruss, Ann Eldridge, Brooks McCandlish, Carol Meise, Meg Fearnley present
Visitor Joe Trudeau came to discuss NRI, discussion ensued
Treasurer’s report $137,7411 in conservation fund as of Jan. 31, 2009
Discussed Zoning Board application for building on substandard lake Massasecum lot. Nathaniel will write a letter to Zoning Board addressing setback issues both for proposed house and shed.
Comments for Pickman commercial lot wetland permit discussed and sent to State.
New Conservation officers voted, Nathaniel Bruss Chair, Ann Eldridge Secretary
Meeting adjourned at 9:30
Respectfully submitted by Carol Meise, acting Secretary
Selectmen’s Meeting March 17, 2009
March 18, 2009
Selectmen’s Minutes
March 17, 2009Roll Call: Peter Fenton, Chairman; Chip Meany, Selectman; Jack Meaney Selectman-elect
The recount resulting in a tie between Hal Liberty and Jack Meaney was resolved by a random draw by Susan Pehrson, Town Clerk/Tax Collector. Jack Meaney was named the new selectman.
Appearances:
1. The Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Susan Pehrson, and the Bradford Police Chief, James Valiquet, met with the Selectmen to discuss budget cuts. The Town Clerk’s budget was reduced by $8,000 and the Police was reduced by $20,000. The possibility of personnel cutbacks and other service reductions were reviewed. The Board requested the two department heads restrict spending where possible while the Board investigates cost cutting measures in all departments. Peter Fenton and Chip Meany both indicated layoffs were the last resort in handling the budget cuts voted at town meeting.
Regular Business:
1. Jack Meaney will not be sworn in until Monday March 23rd. The Board of Selectmen canceled their regularly scheduled evening meeting and postponed any new decisions until a full board was named.
2. Correspondence was signed to notify the Department of Transportation of our interest in applying for ARRA (stimulus) grant money for the West Road Bridge.
3. Selectmen voted to regularly (weekly if possible) submit information to area newspapers to keep residents aware of the challenges being faced with the budget and successes accomplished in using funds sparingly. Cheryl Behr will draft the press releases and forward on to the selectmen for comment and contributions before emailing these updates.
4. Marge Cilley will not be available to prepare the minutes through April 10th.
Results of the Recount 03.17.09
March 18, 2009
After a thorough recount on 03.17.09 at 9:00am by the Board of Selectmen, there existed a tie: Hal Liberty 174, Jack Meaney 174. The winner was determined by drawing lots with the result that Jack Meaney was determined to be the winner of the race for Selectman.
VOTE RECOUNT NOTICE 03.17.09
March 17, 2009
The vote recount will occur at 9:00am on Tuesday, March 17th at the Town Hall.
Town Warrant 2009 Results
March 17, 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. FAILED.
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 REVISED TO $1,799,176.00) for the general municipal operation. This article DOES NOT include amounts appropriated by other warrant articles. (Majority vote required) PASSED WITH REVISIONS
2. Elections and Vital records 4,550.00
3. Financial Administration . 83,401.00 REVISED TO 75,401.00
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 REVISED TO 267,005.00
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 REVISED TO 57,377.00 for repairs to compactor
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 REVISED TO $1,799,176.00
Article 5. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000 REVISED TO $2,500.00) 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) PASSED WITH REVISION
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. PASSED
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. PASSED
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). FAILED
Article 9: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000 REVISED TO $15,000) 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). PASSED WITH REVISION
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 an estimated $.17/thousand to the 2009 tax rate). PASSED
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). FAILED
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). PASSED
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) PASSED
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) FAILED. RECONSIDERATION FAILED.
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. PASSED WITH REVISION (see strikethrough).
Article 16. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000 REVISED TO $5,300) 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) PASSED WITH REVISION
Article 17. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000 REVISED TO $5,000) for the Ambulance Capital Reserve. Selectmen recommend. Budget Committee recommends.
(If passed this will add an estimated $.04/thousand to the 2009 tax rate) PASSED WITH REVISION
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. PASSED
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. PASSED
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) PASSED
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. FAILED
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) PASSED
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) FAILED
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) PASSED
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) WITHDRAWN
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) PASSED
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) PASSED
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) PASSED
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? FAILED
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) FAILED
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. PASSED
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.” FAILED
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. PASSED
Bradford Board of Selectmen
Peter Fenton, Chairman
Andrew Pinard
Charles Meany
Planning Board Minutes 03.10.09
March 11, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 10, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the March 10th meeting with Barbara Vannata, Bill Glennie, Sonny Harris, Barry Wheeler, Jim Bibbo, Alternate and Marge Cilley Secretary present. Charles Meany, Selectmen’s Representative, Marcia Keller and Jane Johnsen, Alternate were absent.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Marcia Keller.
Motion was made by Bill Glennie to accept the February 10th minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Barbara Vannata. Sonny Harris abstained. Motion carried 5-0.
To Do Folder:
Mention was made of the Standard Dredge and Fill Application received from NH DES, regarding David Pickman Property on Route 114, Map 3, Lot 102. Discussion ensued regarding the area in the application.
Discussion concerning the Mike Martin property on Lake Massasecum, Map 19, Lot 41 took place regarding RSA’s. This will be brought up again at the work meeting on March 24, 2009.
OEP Conference was noted as being held on May 2, 2009. Copies of information will be made available for the board at the next meeting.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair handed out Master Plan copies to all the board members and advised the last chapter will be reviewed with priorities set at the March 24th, 2009 work session of the planning board. Also discussion will take place regarding Kennel’s and Gravel Pit update at the next work session.
Marge Cilley, Secretary advised she will not be in attendance at the March 24th meeting.
Meeting adjourn at 8:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
School District Ballot Results for Bradford 03.10.09
March 11, 2009
BALLOT - KEARSARGE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
March 10, 2009, ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
Question 1. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Municipal Budget Committee’s recommended amount of $35,375,765 for the support of schools, for the payment of salaries for the school district officials and agents, and for the payment for the statutory obligations of the district. The School Board recommends $35,950,200. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. This warrant article asks the voters to raise and appropriate for the support of schools, the salaries of School District Officials and Agents, and for the Statutory obligations of said District, and to authorize the application against said appropriation of such sums as are estimated to be received from the State sources, together with other income, the School Board to certify to the Selectmen of each of the Towns of Bradford, New London, Newbury, Springfield, Sutton, Warner and Wilmot, the amount to be raised by taxation by said towns.
Vote for Only one: A or B
A. $35,950,200 for the proposed Operating Budget recommended by the School Board
B. $35,375,765 for the proposed Operating Budget recommended by the Municipal Budget Committee.
Question 1. A: 126 B: 245
Question 2. To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost item included/in the memorandum of agreement reached between the School District and the Para Educators at Kearsarge (PEAK) which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits at the current staffing levels,
Year Estimated Increase
2009-10 $41,267
and further to raise and appropriate the sum of forty-one thousand, two hundred sixty-seven dollars ($41,267) for the upcoming fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits over those of the appropriation at current staffing levels paid in the prior fiscal year
(School Board Recommends) (MBC Recommends)
Question 2. Yes: 185 No: 195
Question 3. To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to sell the SAU 65 office building, 169 Main Street, New London, on such terms and conditions as the School Board shall determine are in the best interest of the School District; and further to establish an expendable trust fund under the provisions of RSA 198:20-c, to be known as the SAU Office Relocation Fund, for the purpose of paying all expenses, including construction, renovation, equipment and moving costs, for relocating the SAU to new office space, and to raise and appropriate the money received from the sale of the existing SAU 65 office building, up to the sum of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) to be placed in this fund, and to name the School Board as agents to expend from this fund.
(School Board Recommends) (MBC Recommends)
Question 3. Yes: 239 No: 141
Question 4. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) to be placed in the Special Education Expendable Trust Fund, established in 2008 within the provisions of RSA 198:20-c for the purpose of emergency funding of unforeseen Special Education costs incurred by the District. (School Board Recommends) (MBC Recommends)
Question 4. Yes: 177 No: 204
Question 5. To see if the School District will vote to create an expendable trust fund under the provisions of RSA198:20-c, to be known as the School Buildings Maintenance Fund, for the purpose of repair, unanticipated utility costs, and maintaining the school buildings and equipment. Furthermore, to raise and appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) toward this purpose, from surplus funds remaining on hand as of June 30, 2009, and to name the School Board as agents to expend from this fund (School Board Recommends) (MBC Recommends)
Question 5. Yes: 211 No: 170
Question 6. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seventy-two thousand dollars ($72,000) to contract with the town of Sutton for the services of a position of a school resource officer. (By Petition)
(School Board Does Not Recommend) (MBC Does Not Recommend)
Question 6. Yes: 45 No: 332
ELECTION RESULTS
MODERATOR
Robert Bowers 327
SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Andrew Pinard 299
