Town of Bradford
Selectmen’s Meeting
February 10, 2009
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Peter Fenton, Chair opened the February 10th meeting at 6:06pm with Andrew Pinard, Charles Meany and Cheryl Behr, Administrator present. Marge Cilley, Secretary arrived late.
Sailer Excavation:
Sailer Excavation payment schedule was discussed at length.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to authorize the paying of Twelve thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars and sixty six cents ($12,965.66) of the total bill of Twenty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and sixty six cents ($25,965.66) Seconded by Andrew Pinard. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard that the Selectmen meet more frequently than twice a month. No Second. No Vote.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to appoint Andrew Pinard to be the member from Bradford to the School Board. Peter Fenton Seconded. Andrew Pinard abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
It was noted that a letter needs to be written to the School Board so Andrew Pinard can be sworn in at the next meeting which will be a week from next Thursday.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve January 6, 2009 minutes as written. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve January 13, 2009 minutes as written. Seconded by Peter Fenton, Chair. Charles Meany abstained. Motion carried 2-0.
Peter Fenton, Chair brought up the Library Budget and it was decided to leave as it is.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve the January 20, 2009 minutes. Seconded by Charles Meany. The date of the minutes having not been approved should show as January 6, 2009 and January 13, 2009. Motion carried to approve as amended. 3-0.
Motion was made by Charles Meany to put in a Warrant Article for the design of a salt shed in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
It was advised that if the Warrant Article passes for one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) for a salt shed, then this Warrant Article would be null and void. Andrew Pinard seconded the motion.
Andrew Pinard expressed his concern about where the salt shed would be placed. He advised if it is placed near the metal building (highway garage) there could be some corrosion. Charles Meany withdrew his motion. Andrew Pinard withdrew his second.
The Warrant Article comes out.
At this time, the Selectmen went into the Selectmen’s Office to finish their meeting. There is no tape for the remainder of the meeting.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to reconfirm that Trudy Willett was appointed as Health Officer at the January 20, 2009 meeting which was not in the minutes. Seconded by Peter Fenton, Chair. Motion carried 3-0. It was also acknowledged that the paper work does need to go to the State.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to accept the minutes of February 3, 2009. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried to approve as amended. 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to withdraw the Warrant Article for One thousand Dollars ($1,000) from the budget for the Design of the Salt Shed Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to show on Warrant Article 6 that the Selectmen Recommend the increase to one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) as shown in the February 3, 2009 minutes. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
On Warrant Article 33, Andrew Pinard pointed out the motion carried should read 2-1. Andrew Pinard voted No. Article 6, Motion by Charles Meany should read one hundred twenty thousand dollars.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard, seconded by Peter Fenton, Chair to go into Non-Public Session per RSA 91A3IIc at 7:12pm. Motion carried.
Out of Non Public Session at 7:25pm
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised the representative from FEMA came by with new forms to be filled out.
Budget Committee Hearing is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2009 and Tuesday, February 17, 2009.
One volunteer has come forward resulting from requests printed in the Bridge.
Motion was made by Andrew Pinard for Peter Fenton, Chair to write a cover letter for the Town Report and was advised he has already started it.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary