Selectmen’s agenda 03.30.10

March 29, 2010

Agenda
Selectmen’s Meeting
March 30, 2010

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Appearances:
1. Jim Bruss

Regular Business
1. Accounts payable and payroll manifest for review and signature
2. Fire Warden appointments for signature
3. Moving the date of the Joint Board of Selectmen’s meeting to May 6th (Thursday)?
4. Fees for current use appplications

Library Activities 04.10

March 28, 2010

Friday, April 2
Book-to-Movie Discussion
The Snapper by Roddy Doyle, 7pm

Saturday, April 3
Easter Egg Hunt, 11am

Sunday, April 4
Library Closed

Wednesday, April 14
Library Book Group
The Lost Lady by Willa Cather, 7pm

Friday, April 16
International Movie
The Syrian Bride (Israel), 7pm

Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30

Conservation Commission Minutes 03.16.10

March 27, 2010

Bradford Conservation Commission Meeting Notes

Date: March 16, 2010
Time: 7pm - clear, cold
Location: Brown Memorial Library

Present:  Meg Fearnley, Brooks McCandlish, J.A. Eldridge (acting chair), Carol Meise, Andrea LaMoreaux

Secretary’s minutes from February 16 meeting read and accepted with no changes.

Treasurer’s report: Year end report reviewed. No activity other than interest earned on accounts.

Workshop announcements: Baldwin/Cotrell lecture series notice – Fox State Forest.
Saving Special Places – April 10 annual meeting, held this year in Weare. Many relevant topics included. Voted to reimburse attendees for cost to attend.
NRCS grant workshop April 14th in Concord. Will cover federal grant programs such as the Grassland Reserve Program, Federal Farm and Ranchland Protection  etc.

LCHIP  – Nathanial, Miranda, and Ann attended meeting with grant reviewers at LCHIP  on Thursday Feb. 25 in Concord. Will meet with Beth McGuinn of Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust to go over recommendations.

Natural Resource Inventory: at the next opportunity, NRI subcommittee members will meet with Northern Geomantics to go over any changes to the draft maps and review schedule. Bill Glennie will assist with a ‘build-out’ analysis, which the Planning Board has been considering for some years. Ann and Carol to go over ‘table of contents’ and assign specific tasks for update.

Reviewed draft of latest efforts in general community education on natural resource subjects with a revised article on dirt – emphasis on soils of significance in Bradford, info from USDA.

Meeting adjourned 5 of 8
JA Eldridge

Nature’s Circle Summer Daycamp Registration for Youth grades 1 thru 5

March 25, 2010

Registration is open for Bradford NH

Nature’s Circle Day Camp for Youth

Summer is almost here and school will be over before we know it. Do you need a safe, quality place for your child to learn new skills and have fun while you work?  Nature’s Circle Day Camp for Youth can help with a community–based, fun, educational and affordable program for your son or daughter. The Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp creates connections with nature through personal experience for children grades 1 through 5. Children are encouraged to expand their relationship to their environment and to connect with the community through fun outdoor activities. Participants will be learning new skills, meeting the people in their community learning about their environment and working as a team to solve problems. Children will also have the opportunity to improve their swimming skills or learn to swim. The home base for the day camp is the Bradford Area Community Center, 134 E Main St, Bradford, NH .  Campers may register by the week. Cost is $ 140 / week non – residents  $ 130 / week for residents.  Day to day spots are $35 and will be filled if there is space available on a first come first serve basis.

Camp begins July 5th and runs weekly through August 13th -

Hours are 9 am to 5pm

Please call Kate at 603-938-6228 or stop by the Community Center to register. Scholarships are available and based on need.

Parks and Recreation March 2010 minutes

March 25, 2010

Bradford Parks and Rec
February 11, 2010 - MinutesPresent: Kate Dobrowski, Margaret Raymond, Debbie Flinkstrom, Martha Barron

 Minutes of January meeting distributed for review.
 French’s Park - Continued discussion regarding the Road Crew assuming responsibility of the maintenance of the park. Kate spoke with Andrea Lamaroux who has been involved in the improvements of the past year or so. Andrea suggested P&R have a meeting with the Road Crew to review the issues and determine responsibilities. P&R wants to stay involved with French’s since it is a “park” and we have put a lot of time over the years bringing it to where it is today. We do agree that there are things that the Road Crew could/should be responsible for since it is a town park. Kate will try to arrange for a meeting to take place some time in April. Kate asked about a railing that Toot purchased for French’s. She doesn’t think it’s been assembled but does think that Cheryl was given a bill. Margaret advised she would check with Toot.
 Discussion about when to invite the Preschool and Dance Depot to a meeting to talk about their participating in future events with P&R. Kate will talk to Karen Hamblin from KAP to check on interest and will try to have interested parents and Dance Depot present at our April meeting. Discussed the “Bike Parade”. Thought of having one in the spring after the bike tune ups that should be taking place. Discussed also having a “bike parade” (motorcycles and/or bikes). Will check at tune up event if there is an interest. Would be for all ages.
 Snow shoeing/Cross-country ski group: Kate advised there may be an event the weekend of February 20/21. She will call or email P&R when she has more information. Margaret advised that there were skiers at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds recently. She is going to check into what is available there.
 Kate attended a meeting at the LGC regarding “Revolving Funds”. She advised it was very informative. RSA 35-B defines what “revolving funds” can and cannot do. She provided us with a copy of the RSA. Discussion took place. RSA is very interpretive.
 February Vacation: There has not been a lot of response to the programs that Kate has set up during the vacation week. Tuesday - Computer class; Wednesday - snowshoe/hike; Thursday - Movie from 3 - 5 (movie not determined yet); Friday - SnowArchery at 10:00 ($10 Kids/ $15 Adults?)
 Still thinking having a “Movie” or “Game” night or afternoon. This will be brought up again. Still trying to get more people involved in P&R.

 

Next Meeting: March 11, 2010 at 4:30

Selectmen’s Agenda 03.16.10

March 12, 2010

Agenda
March 16, 2010
Selectmen’s Meeting

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Vote to appoint new chairman of the Board of Selectmen

Vote to adopt the new Federal Flood Maps

Appearances:
1. Ken Anderson
2.

Regular Business:
1. Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest for review and signature
2. Computer for selectmen’s office
3. Contract for Preschool
4.

Police Department Statistics 01-02.10

March 10, 2010

BRADFORD NEW HAMPSHIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 762, 75 W MAIN STREET BRADFORD, NH 03221
Calls For Service Totals By Call Type
01/01/2010  to 02/28/2010

Date : 03/10/2010

05.00 Burglary - 635:1 1
06.06 Theft - of services 637:8 1
08.00 Arson 1
09.00 Assault - Simple   631:2-a 1
09.03 Assault - Criminal Threatening … 3
10.03 Fraud - Issuing Bad Check 638:4 2
10.04 Fraud- Fraudulent use of Credit… 1
10.20 Fraud - Identity 1
20.02 Domestic Violence 1
21.00 DUI - First Offense 1
24.00 Dis Con - Disorderly Conduct 644:2 1
24.25 IEA - Mental Health 1
28.00 Truant 1
30.00 Motor Vehicle Crash - Non Reportable 3
30.01 Motor Vehicle Crash - Property Damage 2
31.00 MV - Citation Violation 6
31.01 MV - Citation Speed 21
31.03 MV - Warning 83
31.99 MV - Complaint 2
33.00 Parking Violations 5
35.00 Youth Violations 1
40.00 Vacant Building Check (REQUESTS) 1
40.01 Business Check 65
41.02 Alarm Response Business 1
41.03 Alarm Response Public Building 1
41.04 Alarm Response Residential 1
42.01 Assist - Ambulance 5
42.02 Assist - Citizen 1
42.04 Assist - Motorist 1
42.05 Assist - Police 3
43.02 Animal - Cruelty 644:8 1
43.03 Animal - Nuisance 1
43.13 Dog - At Large 1
44.00 Fingerprinting for Volunteer Service 1
44.01 Civil Standby 2
44.02 Untimely Death 1
44.03 Welfare Check 2
44.06 M/V Lock out 1
45.04 Property - Return to Owner 1
47.01 Missing Person 1
47.02 Suspicious Person / Vehicle 1
47.03 Road Hazard / Obstruction 7
47.06 Police Information 2
47.07 Paperwork Service 11
47.07.01 Arrest Warrant Service 4
47.10 Pistol Permit 1
47.12 911 Hangup 1
47.50 Followup Investigation 3
50.02 First Report of Injury 1
Grand Total for all calls 261
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Police Department News 03.10

March 10, 2010

As we progress into 2010 a number of issues should be considered by all of us as a community and society. First let me update you on a couple of pending issues that we don’t normally see in this area. During December and January we had two motor vehicles taken without authority. One has been recovered in the state of Florida and the person of interest in that matter charged. The second vehicle was recovered in Nashua, New Hampshire. There two youths who are persons of interest in this matter were taken into custody and charges may be pending in the City of Nashua.

During the past two months, a number of people have brought to our attention their concerns regarding things that have been tolerated in the past. One is leaving a motor vehicle running while the driver goes into a store or the school. In one case the concerned citizen expressed that he was concerned with all the kids running around at the school that one could jump into an unattended vehicle. You can see that this does raise real concern. RSA 265:72, I says “No person driving or in charge of a vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively setting the brake thereon…”

We have over the past few months expressed concern over the vehicles parking on the sidewalk along Main Street. We did begin to issue citations and I am happy to say that the number of violations is now non-existent.

We are hoping to present a short class on firearms and weapons safety geared to those people who wish to get permits to carry but also for anyone who may be interested. There have been a number of people who want permits but are concerned about their right, safety, storage and the laws covering this responsibility. Hopes are to be able to present this information sometime during late spring.

We are currently planning a bicycle safety and rodeo for this spring. During the session Outspokin Sports will be present to inspect the bicycles and we are seeking a grant so that we will have helmets for the attendees.

We asking everyone to start thinking about the ongoing and new concerns surrounding the internet. We all share the concern that some sexual predators will connect with our children on line. But, Law Enforcement is now seeing a new emergence of concern, and that is the growing use by not only foreign terrorists, preying on individuals but also the attraction to gang information and gang membership. These groups play on people looking for attention and re-enforcement. Because of the appeal that some of these groups have some of our children maybe be at serious risk. We will continue to follow this topic so that we can keep you informed.

We are asking anyone who knows of either senior residents or special needs residents to call us and we will add those citizens to our list of residents that we contact during periods of concern like the power outage of a week ago. During that period we were able to contact and check on 35 to 40 households. Thank you.

School Ballot Results 03.09.10

March 10, 2010

BRADFORD RESULTS

Bradford
Question 1 Y 225
Bond -Contingent N 197
Question 2 SB A 180
Question 2 MBC B 241
Question 3 Y 238
PEAK CBA N 214
Question 4 Y 257
SPED TRUST FUND N 186
Question 5. Y 284
BLDG MAINT. SURP N 162
Question  6   Cit. Pet. Y 154
Resource Officer N 276

DISTRICT RESULTS

Ques. 1 Y 1916 63.34% passed 60.00%
Bond N 1109 36.66%
2. SB A 1290 43.29%
2. MBC B 1690 56.71% passed
3. PEAK Y 1805 58.19% passed
3. PEAK N 1297 41.81%
4. SPD TRST Y 1999 64.86% passed
4.SPD TRST N 1083 35.14%
5. Main. Y 2132 69.11% passed
5. Main. N 953 30.89%
6.R.OFFICER Y 1360 44.68%
R.OFFICER N 1684 55.32% not passed

Planning Board Minutes 03.09.10

March 10, 2010

TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 9, 2010
7:00PM

Call to Order and Roll Call:

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the meeting to order with Barry Wheeler, Sonny Harris, and Jim Bibbo, Alternate, and Marge Cilley Secretary present. Marcia Keller and Barbara Vannata were absent. Bill Glennie arrived at 7:20pm.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Barbara Vannata.

Review and Consideration of the minutes of February 9, 2010:

Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the minutes of February 9, 2010 as written.

Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 4-0.

Sylvia Hasey, East Washington, Map 5- Lot 64, and Eric Hogancamp, East Washington, Map 9, Lot 8: Minor Subdivision with Boundary Line Adjustment:

Eric Hogancamp and Sylvia Hasey came before the Planning Board regarding a minor subdivision and boundary line adjustment. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised this is a Conceptual Application and questions and recommendations may be discussed, but is a non binding discussion. Mr. Hogancamp brought in a map showing what they wish to do. An application will be forthcoming. A partial survey will need to be done, and a deed description will be required.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised that there is a Circuit Rider available by appointment, to assist them, and if they so desired to talk with them, they should let the Secretary know.

Bruce Edwards, Pleasant Valley Road - Gravel Pit Hearing, Map 7, Lot 26:

Bruce Edwards came before the board regarding the Gravel Pit Application.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised he had discussed with Bruce Edwards that rather than charging fees for noticing two applications, it was done as one, since it was all being done at the same time. Abutters have all been noticed, and the lots are contiguous.

Nothing has changed from his previous application which expires. This does not include any crushing or blasting at this time, but could include some screening. However, he did request two changes:

1. Requested the Saturday hours of operation be changed to be from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Bruce did advise if any of the neighbors complained, he would oblige.

2. Mr. Edwards requested the application for permitting be changed from three years to four years to coincide with the State forms that are required.

Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the Gravel Pit application as complete, with the two requested changes: the hours of operation on Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and the permitting requirement from three to four years. Barry Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the Public Hearing, there being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised the Conservation Commission has to be allowed time to review this information. Bruce Edwards advised they received the information three or four weeks ago.

Mr. Edwards presented a written waiver request for the permit extension to every four years.

Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the waiver permit extension request to four years. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 5-0.

Bruce Edwards was advised his permits will be good until March 9, 2014. The permit will reflect the Saturday Hours being from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Application.

At this time, Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised the above mentioned extension regarding the wording in the Gravel Pit Regulations, changing the time frame for new applications from three years to four, per Variance 16A2, will be on the Agenda at the next meeting, the Work Session on March 23, 2010.

Approval for both Gravel Pit Applications for Bruce Edwards and Hill and Dale, LLC is contingent on getting corrected copies, the first is under WPS 8036, the second is under WPS 4717A.

All in favor of approving: Members voted: 5-0.

Bruce Edwards signed the one correct copy for the file.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised a permit will be issued or a Notice of Decision will be forthcoming.

To Do Folder:

Saturday, May 8, 2010 there will be a Spring Planning and Zoning Conference to be held at the Radisson in Nashua, NH. Schedule and Registration will be done on line, beginning on March 15.

CIP Committee Initiation:

The Planning Board needs to initiate the updating of the CIP this summer, with all Departments.

FEMA:

Flood Plain letter was referenced, and will be followed up on by Cheryl Behr, Administrator.

Current Use Tax Rules:

Information regarding an Informational Workshop on New Hampshire Current Use Tax Rules was mentioned being sponsored by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, to be held at the Bradford Town Office on Wednesday, March 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Adjourned 8:05pm

Respectfully submitted

Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary

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