Conservation Commission Minutes 11.17.09
November 30, 2009
Draft Bradford Conservation Commission Meeting Notes
Date: November 17, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Brown Memorial Library
Present: Brooks McCandlish, Meg Fearnley, J.A. Eldridge, Nathanial Bruss
Secretary’s minutes from October 20 meeting read and accepted.
Treasurer’s report: Interest was earned on accounts. Withdrawal for ½ payment to Northern Geomantics for draft maps of NRI will show up on next month’s report.
‘How to Make Your Town More Farm Friendly’ November 12 at Kearsarge Regional Middle School. Ann attended. Discussion of farming in NH. ‘Right to Farm’ law, RSA 432.33. Agricultural commissions explained. Soil capability classes and SPI Soil Potential Index defined.
Annual NHACC meeting/workshops on November 7, Concord. Nathanial attended the following workshops: NRI and conservation planning, Nitty gritty of conservation finance, changing farm landscape, land protection in Stoddard.
A follow up meeting with Selectmen planned to further explain warrant article on Senate bill 381. Beth McGuinn to be present.
January 26, meet with Planning Board, review of draft NRI (Natural Resource Inventory) maps.
Article to Bridge on NRI and survey. Also report on repairs at Bog and Dunfield Road to Rowe Mountain trail. Definition of a conservation easement.
Plan to meet first week of December to prioritize conservation areas in town based on information gathered to date on unfragmented landscape, rare species, water resources, etc.
LCHIP site visit to Battles Farm on December 4th.
Meeting adjourned just before 9pm.  JA Eldridge
Selectmen’s Agenda 12.01.09
November 30, 2009
Agenda
December 1, 2009
Selectmen’s MeetingPledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances:
1. Kate Dobrowski - budget reviews
2. Jim Rowley - building and inspection issues
3. Conservation Committee
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifest for review
2. Electrical work for decorations
3. Paperwork for generator grant
4. Additional street light in front of the Community Center?
5. Non public session per RSA 91A3II to discuss personnel matters.
Planning Board Minutes 11.24.09
November 28, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05pm with Marcia Keller, Jack Meaney, Selectmen Representative, Bill Glennie, Jim Bibbo, Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Absent were: Sonny Harris, Barbara Vannata, Barry Wheeler.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Barbara Vannata.
Review and Consideration of October 27, 2009 Minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the October 27, 2009 minutes. Seconded by Marcia Keller. Motion carried 4-0.
Jim Bibbo did not attend the meeting regarding Land Trust held at the Middle School as he thought he might.
To Do Folder:
A note from the Assessor that some map and lot numbers were incorrect will be checked out by Marcia Keller, who will talk with Trudy.
Continuation of the Sign Ordinance:
Laura Spector, Town Attorney was sent the draft of the new language for the Sign Ordinance and the Planning Board received it back with her edits.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to accept all the edits from Laura Spector, Town Attorney for the new Sign Ordinance language. Seconded by Jack Meaney, Selectmen’s Representative. Motion carried 5-0.
Bill Glennie advised there are now Illumination Rules by the State - Dark Sky Compliant and are now enforced.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the floor to public comments. There being no comments, the public comments were closed.
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to put the new Sign Ordinance up to the voters at the March 2010 Town Meeting. Seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 5-0.
It was discussed how the wording should be so that if it didn’t pass, at least the present Ordinance would be in effect.
Follow-up on previous concerns:
Copy of a letter the Selectmen wrote to Carolyn Demers, Mosiac Artiques.
Also Selby Site Plan Revision discussed and a letter will be written.
Also Kraft letter will be written.
Work Force Housing Ordinance was discussed and Marcia Keller brought in an amended draft. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair will forward to Laura Spector, Town Attorney in preparation of a Public Hearing.
Meeting adjourned 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
BACC Minutes 11.11.09
November 24, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER MEETINGÂ Â NOVEMBER 11, 2009
PRESENT: Kate Dobrowski, Bob Stewart, Ona Ruchti, Karen Hambleton, Bruce Edwards, Dawn Rich
Dawn opened the meeting at 4:23 pm. Due to illness, John was absent.
October 14th, 2009 minutes were approved.
Directors Report: Kate spoke on the archery program at Camp Wabasso with 13 persons attending. All future grants must be approved by selectmen. No word on how the Winter Fest is progressing.
Senior Center: Ona reported two new members from Sutton joined the meals on wheels. Flu clinic went well. They had 60 vials and only one was turned away. Gym instructor is moving to Massachusetts. Sixteen sewing members made a scarecrow. Wednesday, October 28th, many seniors attended the historic posters display in Warner.
Ellen Brownson, attending a H1N1 flu clinic meeting in Newbury, sent an e-mail with the following information: Ellen presented a medication program at the center last week. November is Hospice month. VNA is sponsoring a number of fund raisers to continue to bring hospice services to the region. New Junior Girl Scouts would like to exchange work for use of space in the center.
KAP: Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 12th. Two Thanksgiving baskets will be donated to Newbury Church. Karen reported that KAP will be donating $100. 00 towards speed bumps.
Next meeting: December 9th at 4:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Edwards (minutes unapproved)
Safe Routes to Schools Minutes 11.19.09
November 22, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
3:30PM
In attendance were: Nik Coates, CNHRPC, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Debbie Flinkstrom, Dawn Rich, Kate Dobrowski, Andrew Pinard, Beth Rodd and Marge Cilley, Secretary. Audrey Sylvester was absent.
Audrey Sylvester brought in pictures taken at the Community the day of the Scavenger Hunt.
The Scavenger Hunt went off very well with the exception of the heavy rain. The Halloween gathering was very well attended with over 200 there. In reply to some questions to children regarding side walks, one child said: “Get new ones” another said “Where are they? Questionnaires were looked at and people were asked to leave them at the Town Office.
Another subject brought up was how dark Main Street is and it is very difficult seeing walkers after dark, especially when the late school busses unload on Main Street. It was thought that the street lights that were taken away about ten years ago should be put back. The money saved in electricity is inconsequential.
Nik Coates, CNHRPC advised he spoke to the Bradford PTO last evening and had positive results. He handed out the prepared packets for Safe Route to School. He advised he had also spoken with the Sutton Board of Selectmen who wants to do Safe Route to School also, and would like to extend an invitation to attend their meetings and would like to be included in Bradford’s, making this a district wide approach.
Nik Coates’, CNHRPC office will be doing a Safe Route to School conference in March to include the whole state. At this time the date has not been set. Local experts from the whole region will do seminars to help communities get their Safe Routes to School projects rolling. A task force meeting to include Warner, Bradford, Sutton, Newbury would be beneficial.
Mr. Spadaro, Principal, Kearsarge Bradford School will distribute Safe Route to School information in the school news letter.
The infrastructure is already in place at the school with the existing trails etc.
One thought was to give each school child a journal to record how many miles they have walked as a wellness/healthy living exercise each week, and could be incorporated as part of their English class. Another thought is to work with the school and do a mapping of routes to school.
The next task was thought to have a survey inserted in the Bradford Bridge, and also put it on the Bradford Web Site. For the next several months, the main effort will be put into the surveys, circulating and getting them turned in to the town office.
Also there will be a traffic count and this could be worked out with the Road Agent. It would include volume, speed and classification of vehicles. This would be for a week in the spring for 24/7. Also a walking audit was discussed with an inventory, observation, striping and conditions which would be done with teams.
In the spring, a Bike Rodeo to include how to fix bikes will be planned, coordinated with the police and Will Hurley. Also a Community Night may be planned for the spring.
There will be a Book Sale at the school probably early December and the goal is to make up some book marks about Safe Routes to School to hand out for each book sold as well as place some in the library.
March 29, 2010 is the day notification of the Grant that was applied for should come.
The next temporarily scheduled meetings are:
December 17, 2009
January 14, 2010
February 18, 2010
March 11, 2010
April 8, 2010
Motion to Adjourn 4:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Planning Board Minutes 11.10.09
November 14, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Barry Wheeler, Marcia Keller, Jim Bibbo, Alternate, Bill Glennie arrived at 7:20, and Marge Cilley, Secretary. Sonny Harris, Barbara Vannata and Jack Meaney, Selectmen’s Representative were absent.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Sonny Harris.
Review and Consideration of October 13, 2009 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the October 13, 2009 minutes as presented. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 4-0.
Rick Deschesne, Gateway Rentals re: signs, Map 3, Lot 82B:
Rich Deschesne presented a map of plan depicting the sign. He advised it is 38 feet from the center of Breezy Hill Road. Mr. Deschesne hand wrote the off premise sign depicted on the plan and the board signed and dated the three plans tonight. He also completed a Site Plan Revision application to show permanent off premise sign as well as the on premise sign.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to accept the application for Site Plan Revision from Rick Deschesne, Gateway Rentals as being complete. Motion seconded by Jim Bibbo. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to approve the application for Site Plan Revision from Rick Deschesne, Gateway Rentals as being complete. Motion carried 5-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair closed the hearing on Gateway Rentals.
Public Hearing:
Harriet Hobbs-Corsair Realty-Abandoned Gravel Pit, Pleasant Valley Road, Map 7, Lot 29:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised that Harriet Hobbs will not appear at this evenings meeting. A letter dated November 6, 2009 from Harriet Hobbs was read into the minutes by Phil LaMoreaux, Chair. (Letter on file) Also attached is a copy of the Scope of Services Ms. Hobbs is working on. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair also read into the minutes his letter to Ms. Hobbs dated September 29, 2009. (Letter on file)
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to declare the Corsair Realty Gravel Pit, Map 7, Lot 29 as abandoned with full reclamation done prior to June 30, 2010 according to the minimum and expressed reclamation standards unless a permit has been applied for and approved prior to that date. Motion seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried as amended 5-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair will forward a letter in response to Ms. Harriet Hobbs letter to the Planning Board.
At this time, Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the floor to public comment. Mark Keith advised there is related erosion onto the town road from the Corsair Gravel Pit when it rains It was advised that under RSA 155-E which allows that if a pit is declared abandoned, which is being proposed tonight, and a date is set for reclamation and if this is not done, then the Selectmen can vote to order reclamation done at the expense of the town and levy a lien against the property.
Motion to amend the motion on the floor to include: according to the minimum and expressed reclamation standards unless a permit has been applied for and approved prior to that date. Motion was made by Jim Bibbo and seconded by Marcia Keller. Motion carried 5-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair closed the Public Hearing.
Carolyn Demers, Mosiac Artiques, Re: Site Plan, 2524 State Route 103:
Carolyn Demers, Mosiac Artiques did not appear before the Planning Board this evening as requested from a letter to her from the Selectmen. A letter will be written to the Selectmen so advising and requesting enforcement.
Other business to come before the board:
Two previous Site Plans completeness discussed for closure.
Work Force Housing - small groups will meet again on November 17, 2009 and Bill Glennie will check with the Community Center for room availability.
Marcia Keller brought attention to a couple of Municipal Law Lecture books she brought in from a conference she had attended.
Motion to adjourn 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Selectmen’s Agenda 11.17.09
November 13, 2009
Agenda
November 17, 2009
Selectmen’s Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances:
1. 6:30 pm James Gove and Highway workers - non public session
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifest for review and signature
2. Correspondence for signature
3. Report on Assessing matters
4. More budgets to review
5. Budget Committee meets at 7:00 pm
Safe Routes to School Task Force Meeting 11.05.09
November 9, 2009
BRADFORD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
TASK FORCE MEETING
TOWN HALL
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
3:30PM
Present at the Nov. 5, 2009 meeting were: Andrew Pinard, Chair. Evan Aird, CNHRPC, Cheryl Behr, Town Administrator, Dawn Rich, Marvin Rich, Kate Dobrowski, Shanna Braden, Audrey Sylvester, Jim Valiquet, Police Chief, Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Halloween Event:
Andrew Pinard asked for in put regarding the Halloween party held at the Community Center. Cheryl Behr advised many pictures were taken of the children as they came in. Many flyers were handed out which contained a map on the reverse for Safe Route to School, and many people were talked with explaining the project. There were between 200 and 300 participants in the activities that night. People were asked to return the surveys either at the town hall, or at the Community Center.
The school survey will be from a hand count as the individual teachers ask a question, for a show of hands, and they will report the responses.
It was suggested posting the flyer’s in Newbury at the Post Office, Library and Town Hall.
It was stated by Evan Aird, CNHRPC that the Town should hear from the Grant that was applied for by late March.
For the Scavenger Hunt, on November 14, 2009, Cheryl Behr suggested that a synopsis of the History with the picture of each of the listed stops be printed and handed out. It was unanimously thought to be a great idea, and will be pursued. There will prizes, speakers, music and refreshments.
The event will be advertised in the Intertown Record, Concord Monitor and has already been in the Bridge. Evan Aird, CNHRPC will make up another banner. It will be announced in school.
Some upcoming events listed for spring include: Bike Rally, French’s Park, Fishing Derby in April, 3 mile walk in June. Audrey Sylvester suggested a bike parade.
A sound system will be provided by Andrew Pinard for the Nov. 14, 2009 event, which will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Jim Valiquet, Police Chief questioned the route of travel for the scavenger hunt patrons as having to cross Route 103 several times. There will be coverage for the crossing, and it was thought this will also be helping the children be more aware of crossing highways.
Jim Valiquet is working on the Bike Rally in the spring and will co-ordinate with Mr. Spadaro, Kearsarge Elementary School.
NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NOV. 19, 2009 AT 3:30 PM
Adjourned 4:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary
Library Trustee Minutes 11.02.09
November 9, 2009
Brown Memorial Library
Attendance included: Joan Perry, Meg Fearnley, Bea Howe, Brooks McCandlish, Rod Jones, and Erica Gross
1.   The minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted.
2.   The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted. A motion was made to accept all donations made to Brown Memorial Library for the month of October, in the amount of $425.00 ($325.00 – Book sale).
3.   Librarian’s report was read and approved. Although it seems a bit slow the numbers are still staying strong.
4.   The downstairs door still has not been fixed. Bob will be contacted again to see if Mr. Harrison will be stopping by before winter.
5.   Last year there was a book sale after Thanksgiving. This is a great day to have another one since both the Women’s Club and the Church will be holding events and many people will be out and about in town.
6.   The temporary page that is filling in is doing a wonderful job.
7.   Next meeting is on December 7th at 7:30pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm
Respectfully submitted,
Erica Gross, Secretary
Select Board Minutes 11.03.09
November 7, 2009
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Charles Meany, Chair opened the meeting at 5:30pm with Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Peter Fenton was excused.
Approval of minutes:
Motion was made by Charles Meany, Chair to approve the revised September 15, 2009 minutes as presented. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried 2-0.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to approve the October 20, 2009 minutes with the edit of changing the date on page 2, first sentence to: September. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried 2-0.
Ken Anderson, Transfer Station Manager:
Ken Anderson came before the Selectmen requesting approval to purchase a new long stroke baler. There were three bids which came in, and Recycling Mechanical had the best quote which is the one being requested to purchase. Discussion ensued regarding oil heater and hydraulics. There are funds available in the Revolving Fund for the Transfer Station which can only be used for recycling, and the baler recycles cardboard and newspaper.
Motion was made by Jack Meaney for Ken Anderson to purchase a long stroke baler for the Transfer Station. Charles Meany, Chair seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.
Kate Dobrowski, Parks and Rec:
Kate Dobrowski, Parks and Rec came before the Selectmen regarding her budget for the upcoming year and explained the requested dollar amounts. She outlined what was done last year at French’s Park, and what is anticipated for improvement for the upcoming year, including the infiltration trenches. Much of the work was done by volunteers last year. Events from the Center include: The Beef Roast, Fun Day, and The Halloween Party. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised the Beef Roast, and Fun Day comes out of the Revolving Fund.
Kate Dobrowski, Community Budget:
Kate Dobrowski, presented the Community Center Budget for 2010 and advised of what has been done, such as the new counter tops in the kitchen. Also, the different programs being offered by the Community Center, such as the Farmer’s Market and the Summer Camp program were discussed. Charles Meany, Chair requested the different contracts/leases be reviewed, and look at the possibility of adding maintenance fees. Also, the Farmer’s Market and Summer Camp programs need to be discussed further at a later date. Jack Meaney questioned the re-certification and licensing of the elevator in the Community Center. There is no existing maintenance agreement on the elevator per Kate Dobrowski, in response to a question by Charles Meany, Chair.
Andrew Pinard, Kearsarge Regional School District Budget:
Andrew Pinard, School Board Member came before the Selectmen with the approved School Board Budget for 2010/2011 with an increase of 1.69% or $572,432.40. The finalized School Budget will be on November 17, 2009. Mr. Pinard advised the Superintendent of Schools will be coming in to talk with the Selectmen in December. Mr. Pinard pointed out that each of the schools came in at level funding, with the main increases being attributed to Health Insurance increase of 10%, Contract with Transportation at $89,590, plus another $100,000. which includes the Elementary Health Coach/Teacher. Jack Meaney questioned the $8,000 to pave the middle school. Andrew advised they left the access road on the back side as a dirt road, but due to erosion issues, it does need to be paved.
Andrew Pinard thanked the Selectmen for the upgrading of the town hall parking lot and walkway.
Jack Meaney advised the new Road Agent, Jeff Remillard, from Weare, began work on November 2, 2009. It was mentioned that a second grader will be hired for a week to get the dirt road work done before winter.
Sue Pehrson, Town Clerk questioned the accessibility of the propane tank on the west side of the building with the new contour of the town hall drive and lawns. She was assured there will be no problem getting to it.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised there will be a 2:00pm meeting on Tuesday with a representative from NFI, and Laura Spectra, Town Attorney.
Motion was made by Charles Meany, Chair to go into Non Public Meeting, per RSA 91A3II, personnel matters, at 6:30pm.
Seconded by Jack Meaney. Motion carried.
No decisions were made on two personnel matters.
Two budgets were gone over and discussed at length.
Out of Non Public Meeting at 7:45pm.
Accounts payable and payroll manifests were reviewed and signed.
Other Budget reviews were discussed.
Highway Garage discussion included the antenna price has been received. Jack Meaney will procure a price for tanks for drainage and the dump truck that is still at Reed’s will be checked up on.
Charles Meany, Chair advised there will be a Road Committee meeting on November 18, 2009.
There will be a Warrant Article regarding the roof for the Bement Bridge.
Plans have been received from Mike Croteau for the West Road Bridge.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R Cilley
Secretary
