Select Board Agenda 08.03.10
July 30, 2010
Agenda
Selectmen’s Meeting
August 3, 2010
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Open meeting and open public hearing on the acceptance of unanticipated revenues and donations made to the Town of Bradford since January 2010. This includes:
1. FEMA money to reimburse the town for overtime hours on storm event #1892 to be returned to the highway overtime and vehicle fuel accounts
2. FEMA money to reimburse town for damage to pickup truck during same event to be returned to the highway vehicle repair account to be received
3. FEMA money for reconstruction of County Road during storm event #1892 to returned to the gravel, and culvert highway accounts to be received
4. Money received from the salvage of rusted culverts to be returned to the Highway culvert accounts
5. Homeland security money for Generator Grant for the Town Hall to be returned to the Town Buildings Improvement account
6. Donation from Ibby Blasting for front lawn loam of town hall.
After close of the public hearing the Regular Selectmen’s Meeting will open.
Appearances
1. Jeff Remillard
2. Marlene Freyler
Regular Business:
1. Accounts payable manifest and payroll manifest for review and signature
2. Status of ETAP
3. Status of generator installation
4. Status of West Road Bridge
5. Meeting of Town hall Restoration Committee on Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm
a. Possible staging of improvements
b. Review of the Wendell Phillips plan
6. Sanborn property - ownership and repairs. Letter from Marge Cilley
Conservation Commission Minutes 07.20.10
July 28, 2010
Date: July 20, 2010
Time: 7pm
Location: Brown Memorial Library
Present:Â Meg Fearnley, Brooks McCandlish, J.A. Eldridge. Ed Macleod present.
Due to an extremely rare set of circumstances, a quorum of members was not present.
Secretary’s minutes from June 15 meeting read.
Treasurer’s report: Interest earned. Meg inquired at town offices as to Current Use Change Penalty for 2009 received. A sum of $6500 was reported earned, according to the annual town report. No response as yet.
Correspondence: Merrimack County Conservation District annual meeting held at Musterfield Farm on June 29. Nathanial Bruss was expected to attend, and probably did.
LCHIP – A fundraising campaign for a conservation easement on the Battles farmland has begun with a coalition of the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, the Rural Heritage Connection of Bradford, Inc, and the Conservation Commission. Other grants are also being sought. The Selectmen were notified of the project at their meeting on this date.
Potential for a public trail on the non-agricultural land. It was agreed that the Conservation Commission could do this with volunteer assistance. Abutters will be notified for possible extension.
Natural Resource Inventory:Â Bradford Fish and Game Club meets on the first Monday of every month. They would like to hear about the ongoing inventory and would have some input. Next meeting August 2nd.
Liberty Elm Tree: Steve Hanson was told about the possibility of this donation of a 10-14 foot tree. Could be placed near the Bradford Historical Society blacksmith shop. The DAR of Warner would like to take part in a ceremony in conjunction with their 100th anniversary in 2012. Decision to hold tree planting until that date.
CIP:Â Bill Glennie appeared on bicycle with forms. These will be filled out by Nathanial Bruss with assistance of Brooks/Ann before deadline of July 31st.
Bradford Springs Hotel Site: Rick Helprin responded to request for maintenance of the site. Has already done a great job mowing and removing poison ivy. Will do further tree thinning, make trails overlooking good birding sites etc. Signage will be repaired. ASLPT sign replaced.
Meeting adjourned 8:30pm  JA Eldridge
Town Hall Restoration Committee
July 27, 2010
Public Notice
You are invited to an open discussion to gauge interest and develop a list of possible incremental improvements to the Bradford Town Hall.
This meeting will be held on August 4th, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Town Hall.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
BACC July Minutes
July 21, 2010
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 14TH, 2010
PRESENT: John Bruss, Bruce Edwards, Ellen Brownson, Kate Dobrowski, Karen Hambleton, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Ona Ruchti
Dennis Lanphear from StoneFalls Gardens, Henniker, came to speak to us about having a plant fund raising sale. Discussion followed about having it in the Fall or Spring. At this time we feel one around Mother’s Day next year will be ideal.
John opened the meeting at 5:12 pm. Minutes from June 9th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Report is attached. Following are comments made about items on report.. Farmers Market ‘s attendance is slow right now.. … Due to lack of enrollment Nature’s Circle Summer Day camp is not in session this summer…Request for air conditioning in Senior Room by the Seniors and the Director will be brought to Board of Selectmen for consideration….An alternative health care series for the fall is being scheduled.
MAINTENANCE: John will check on concerns about emergency doors and emergency light is out.
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE: Ona reported that Tuesdays are for quilting time or your choice of hand work…..Dick Wright came to show and talk about our container gardens. Blood pressure checks are done each month by LSRVNA. Foot care is available by appointment only to LSRVNA office. This Friday the movie will be “It’s Complicated”…Our former director called about a trip to Maine. The price was too pricey for the group….Getting hard to get entertainment for the luncheons.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen reported about alternative health fair. Would recommend Mary Jo Boisvert,/LMT, Amanda Richards/Homeo, Cricket Hanna/ Shaman and Ellen would be available for Reiki. Home Care/Hospice could be available also. VNA can offer health screenings to include cholesterol, glucose, and BP screenings. This could be offered through BACC and/or Senior Center.
KAP: Karen advised us that they will be advertising for a new teacher this coming school year. Whitney has left but Heather will be coming back.
PARKS & RECREATION: 71 adults and 5 children enjoyed their roast beef dinner. Margaret collected the amount of $665. from the meals. No profit amount yet till the bills are in……… Blood mobile received 27 useable donations.
CHAIR REPORT: John gave us information about the plaque we will place in the Center in memory of Bob Stewart.
OLD BUSINESS: Dawn spoke to Tandy Hartford about the ads we had worked on for the Lettvin Concert Series program book. We did a great job of connecting with our list of businesses but returns are down. We may not receive the amounts of monies as we did in previous years.
NEW BUSINESS: We plan to go forward with a new fundraising of plants in the Spring.
No further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Next meeting will be August 11th at 4:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted for Bruce Edwards (called out on an emergency)
Dawn Rich
(UNAPPROVED)
Library Trustee Minutes 07.06.10
July 14, 2010
Minutes
The Board Meeting for the Trustees of Brown Memorial Library was called to order at 6:20 p.m.
Attendance: Patty Furness, Nola Jordan, Bea Howe, Lorraine MacLeod, Rod Jones, Meg Fearnley
1.   The Secretary’s Report was accepted after two names were corrected.
2.   A motion was made and passed to accept gifts and donations to Brown Memorial Library in June in the amount of $688.00. The Memorial Day book and plant sale brought in $574. Bea also reported that we have received the rest of our appropriation for the year. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented.
3.   The Librarian’s Report was presented and discussed. The numbers look good. Circulation of children’s materials has increased (probably because of summer vacation) as has the downloading of audio books.
4.   Meg had hoped to bring the E-reader to the meeting to let the trustees have a chance to look it over, but it is currently checked out.
5.   We were delighted to raise $958.00 at the July book and plant sale – it was a beautiful day and many people were in town for all the events. Once again, many thanks to Janet Sillars and Brian Carter for donating the plants.
6.   Detailed planning of the fund-raising dinner will wait till the August meeting. It was decided that the 50/50 raffle will not be limited to the dinner. Tickets will be available a couple weeks ahead of time.
7.   Bea thanked all those who worked on (and contributed to) the Reading Bug float for the Fourth of July parade. The float won the blue ribbon for best theme.
8.   The trustees expressed their appreciation for all the hard work Sarah Chaffee has put in planting, weeding, and watering the library garden – she has been out there even in the extreme heat.
9.   Patty’s friend Tom Turner has done an excellent job repairing the picnic table and coating it with water repellent. He may decide that it needs further attention.
10.   Fritz Von Beren has donated $288.75 worth of clean up, bed work, and bush trimming to the library, for which we are very grateful.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 4, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nola Jordan
Secretary
June 2010 Minutes
July 13, 2010
BACC Meeting , June 9th, 2010
Meeting opened by Dawn 4:36 pm. Present: Dawn Rich, chair, Kate Dobrowski, Ona Ruchti, Margaret Raymond, Karen Hambleton and Bruce Edwards. May 12th minutes accepted.
Kate, director:
Farmers Market and Walk NH was small but went well. Laura Hallahan will be discussing support of the market at the next BBA meeting.
Natures Circle camp, only 4 people have signed up.
Maintenance: Chief Goldberg has notified Kate that back door does not push open properly, there is a call into the security company to check.
Health and Human services: VNA will be setting up cholesterol screenings to community. There is a fall risk prevention seminar coming up as well. Ellen will be the publicity person for the July 3rd bloodmobile. Ellen will connect with Martha Barron, hang posters, do the voice recording and will be bringing snacks for the donors like last year.
Garden maintenance: Bradford Barter renovated the raised bed gardens in the back of the BACC. Flowers, herbs and vegetables are growing well. 4-H has taken one of the plots for a project
5k road race: The road race has been passed to the BACC via the selectman. Bruce has taken up the organizing with Bob Wright for this year. Kate is keeping record of and getting deposits to Cheryl Behr.
Kate will be on vacation from June 21st to July 3rd.
Ona, Seniors.
The quilters are busy doing squares and have picked up a few new members.
Deborah Graham from Concord Hospital talked about things to do about depression.
The movie, The Blind Side, had only 7 people attending
Service link sent Anita Oelfke to talk on the new Medicare service.
KAP, Karen
Last day of school is June 18th, no summer program, lease has been signed.
Parks and Recreation, Margaret.
Beef Roast July 3rd. Weight Watchers starts June 10th.Lettvin Chamber Music Series 2010.
Friday, July 23rd, Saturday, July 24th. Both performances will start at 7:30 pm at the Bradford Center Meetinghouse.
Next meeting, July 14th at 4:30 pm, meeting adjourned 5:37 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Edwards, Secretary
(unapproved)
Planning Board Agenda 07.13.10
July 9, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
P O BOX 436
BRADFORD, N.H. 03221
JULY 13, 2010
A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF JUNE 8, 2010 MINUTES
TO DO FOLDER
CORSAIR GRAVEL PIT- PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, REPRESENTED BY STEVEN RIKER, CERTIFIED WETLANDS SCIENTIST-MAP 7, LOT 29
TRICIA DUNNE, BIBLE HILL ROAD, SUBDIVISION-MAP 7, LOT 20
HUGH WILKERSON, COUNTY ROAD-MINOR SUBDIVISION-MAP 9, LOT 47
ERIC HOGANCAMP, EAST WASHINGTON ROAD-LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
MAP 5, LOT 64
LEDGEWOOD PINES-MARK BRUNNEL-OLD WARNER ROAD-LETTER DATE
REMINDER OF TASKS FOR JULY WORK SESSION
UPDATE OF REGULATIONS ON TOWN WEBSITE
ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD
ADJOURNMENT
Select Board Minutes 07.06.10
July 9, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JULY 6, 2010
6:00PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair opened the meeting with Harry Wright, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley present. Jack Meaney was absent.
Appearances:
Marcia Keller was not here at this time to discuss the Demer’s sign size, however, Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised she has been in contact with the town attorney who is writing a letter to Ms. Demer’s.
Jeff Remillard, Road Agent did not attend tonight’s meeting, but Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised he has taken the old, large culvert from Old Warner Road in for scrap for which the town received $910.63.
Peter Fenton, Chair thanked every one on the committees that were responsible for the 4th celebration, from the Road Race, Church Fair to down town.
Accounts payable manifest and payroll manifest were signed.
Letters were signed for Corsair Realty and Frank Jones.
Marcia Keller, Planning Board Chair. arrived and thanked the Selectmen for forwarding the letters to Corsair Realty and Ms. Demers. Trudy Willett, Building Inspector advised she has talked with Ms. Demers, who advised Ms. Demers said she should take the sign down. Marcia Keller advised this property is in the Rural/Residential district. Cheryl Behr, Chair advised she has already contacted the town attorney regarding this matter.
Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming dates for the Corsair Realty Gravel Pit by Peter Fenton, Chair. He was advised the dates stated are correct and need to be adhered to, and the letter is correct.
Marcia Keller, Planning Board Chair. brought up the Application for the Sign Permit and advised Phil LaMoreaux, Planning Board had asked the Selectmen if there has been a designation for who would be in charge of issuing the permit. Marcia advised the sign is a structure and similar to a Building Permit. It was determined that Trudy Willett, Building Inspector would take care of the Sign Permits. Marcia Keller stated that the Planning Board does not do any enforcing, they carry out the regulations. The Thistle and Shamrock sign was brought up as being oversized and should be addressed by the Planning Board.
Generator Bids:
Generator for the Town Hall Bids were opened from the four following bidders:
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised they were all given the same specs.
Fysh Electrical Contractors, LLCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $ 5,771.23
Belmont, NH.
Cousins Electric                                               6,838.00
Salisbury, N.H.
Hugo Electric                                                               6,729.00
Bradford, N.H.
Precision Building Solutions                                          8,106.73
Bradford, N.H
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised the Grant money has been received and they request that our portion should be spent in thirty days.
Cheryl will put the above information together on a spreadsheet to be analyzed by the Selectmen and references will be checked for a decision to be made next week.
Dredging of the Boat Launch:
Harry Wright stated that he was approached about the difficulties getting in and out of the lake at the boat launch. An officer of the Lake Massasecum Improvement Association advised this is Lake Massasecum, and the water is at the lowest level it has been since 1975. Anything beyond the water line would be a DES issue. People checking on milfoil have been instructed to alert people to be careful in putting their boats in the lake.
Peter Fenton, Chair questioned the taking of the 7 picnic tables at French’s Park during the 4th of July town celebration. The Police were looking for them. They have all been returned. It was suggested that perhaps they should be chained down.
Review and Consideration of June 28, 2010 minutes:
Motion was made by Peter Fenton, Chair to approve the June 28, 2010 minutes with the following edit: On page 2 under NFI, second paragraph reading ” In response to a question concerning the Bradford Police time spent there it was stated that they have not,” the word not should be deleted. Seconded by Harry Wright. Carried 2-0.
Peter Fenton advised an e-mail has been received from a citizen regarding the decision that was made about the ramps at French’s Park and they were not in favor of it.
Also an e-mail was received from someone in regard to the goose round-up on Lake Todd suggesting the town allowed it to happen. This was not an event that happened in Bradford, and this is a private citizen’s decision to have been made.
Meeting to adjourn to Non-Public per RSA 91:A-3:II 3 a,c at 6:55pm.
Decision was for an employee to increase hours to forty from thirty six per week.
No other decisions were made.
Out of Non Public meeting at 7:25pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley,
Secretary
ZBA Minutes 07.06.10
July 9, 2010
TOWN OF BRADFORD
ZBA MEETING
JULY 6, 2010
7:00PM
Brooks McCandlish, Chair opened the meeting at 7:10pm with Les Gordon, and Bill Glennie present. Marge Cilley Secretary arrived at 7:25pm. Andrew Pinard and Richard Dionne were absent.
Review and Consideration of Minutes from June 1, 2010:
Motion was made by Bill Glennie to approve the minutes from June 1, 2010. Seconded by Les Gordon. Motion carried 3-0.
There are no new applications and no hearings.
Doug Webb, Lumber Barn, Route 114, Map 7, Lot 2:
Doug Webb, Lumber Barn came before the ZBA regarding a variance for a sign.
Brooks McCandlish, Chair advised Mr. Webb the 5 criteria questions that have to be filled out and they all have to have yes answers and justification. Doug Webb will go through these more thoroughly including intentions. Mr. Webb will get this information to the ZBA prior to their scheduled meeting August 3, 2010, which will include 5 copies and a Plot Plan can showing the sign. When the ZBA accepts a complete application a Public Hearing will be scheduled and the abutters notified. Brooks McCandlish, Chair brought up the question of what is happening with the large sign –perhaps the two could be done together. Mr. Webb advised he is not dealing much with the large sign except for the amount of lit sign allowed in square footage, and if it turns out to need a variance, he will apply. Doug Webb thanked the ZBA for waiting for him this evening.
Meeting adjourned 7:40pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Selectmen’s Agenda July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010
Agenda
July 6, 2010
Selectmen’s MeetingPledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Appearances:
1. Jeff Remillard
Regular Business
1. Accounts payable manifest and payroll manifest for signature
2. Letters for signature
3. Other business
4. Selectmen will open bids on the RFP for the installation of a generator at the town hall
