Draft Meeting Minutes
Town of Bradford
Planning Board
June 26, 2018 7:00 PM
Meeting called to order by Pam Bruss at 7:01PM
• Roll Call
Pam Bruss, Chair Claire James, Vice Chair
Carol Troy Jim Bibbo, Selectmen’s Rep
Tom Dunne Carol Meise
Marlene Freyler, Alternate
o Steve Chase, Doug Troy, Garrett Bauer, Alternate’s absent
• To Do:
1. Review & Consideration of June 12th minutes.
Motion: Claire James motioned to approve minutes with the following edits; Edit Meetings to Meeting, change responsibility’s to responsibilities and verification that Pam Bruss had motioned to adjourn the June 12th meeting.
Second: Jim Bibbo
Decision: vote 6-0 in favor
2. The Board discussed expenses; Pam Bruss will review and bring back an analysis on areas of concerns for further discussion.
• Appearances:
1. Holly Riley appeared before the Board to review a proposed Site Plan change which would alter the number of units at her property, 121 East Main Street, Map 17/Lot 58. The Board reviewed what would be required for a new Site Plan with Holly, along with the Public Hearing process.
2. Pam Bruss asked the Board if they would grant her a 3-4 month leave of absence.
Motion: Jim Bibbo motioned to grant Pam a 4 month leave of absence
Second: Claire James
Decision: 6-0 in favor
Claire will assume Chair responsibility in Pam’s absence.
3. Bruce Edwards appeared in relation to a Gravel Pit Application, Map 7/Lot 26, the Board had received. The Board conducted a preliminary review of the application and set a Public Hearing date of July 24th. Bruce will follow up on a copy of the existing approved Site Plan, which needs to include the seal and signature of the engineer, with the retention pond and test pit details. Additionally he should provide current aerial photos of how the pit looks today.
• New Business:
1. A committee needs to be established to start reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Claire asked the Board to think about volunteering, or identifying possible volunteers, for discussion at the next Planning Board meeting. Marlene Freyler and Jim Bibbo did volunteer.
2. Claire provided an update on the annual Gravel Pit Inspection activity. Hill & Dale is complete and Claire is providing Barry Wheeler with dates she is available to inspect his pit. Claire is also looking for another Planning Board member to take on Gravel Pit Inspection requirements next year.
3. Claire also updated the Board on the Master Plan Visioning Session. The event was well attended and she has received a summary from the Planning Commission. She will distribute the summary to the Board and identify next steps.
Carol Meise had engaged in conversation at the session regarding runoff and groundwater pollutant regulations. The Board will review existing regulations at the next meeting and determine if steps should be taken to modify any of these regulations.
• Planning Board Communications:
1. The next Planning Board meeting will be July 10th at 7:00 PM
Motion: Jim Bibbo motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 PM
Second: Carol Meise
Decision: 6-0 in favor
Meeting adjourned
Minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn