TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
MARCH 4, 2013
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair called the meeting to order with Sonny Harris, John Pfeifle, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Appearances:
No appearances this evening.
Police Chief Jim Valiquet:
Chief Valiquet advised the BACC Board met with Richard Stevens, Structural Engineer and discussed the maintenance required at the Community Center building, and a proposal prepared by Bruss Construction, Inc. was handed out. Harry Wright, Chair advised that with the Town Building Capitol Reserve, most of the prioritized list could be covered. The prioritized list included, but not limited to are:
1. Remove and replace rear door system to include panic bars and ADA pad.
2. Remove and replace front door system to include panic bars.
3. Reinforce front wall “bow”
4. Install “break-away” window in lower level front office – drive side.
Since all the Selectmen had not received the proposal until tonight, this will be reviewed and brought up at the next Selectmen’s meeting on March 11, 2013.
Preparation for Town Meeting:
A notarized form regarding the budget was signed. Seating arrangements at town meeting were discussed, which were about the same as last year with the Selectmen at one table, Cheryl Behr, Moderator with the Budget Committee at another table. Also, it was stated that Erica Gross would like the town hall path shoveled for access to pick up voting equipment she will need. Also, Andrew Pinard has been contacted regarding mikes to be used at town meeting.
Heavy Trucks on West Meadow Road Bridge:
Discussion ensued regarding the bridge on West Meadow Road being used by heavy trucks. This bridge is scheduled for attention in 2019. John Pfeifle will be checking with a local bridge builder/repair person for his input on present condition and possible load limit.
Road Posting to be done on March 11, 2013:
The road posting will be done on March 11, 2013 until May 1 unless weather conditions indicate it should be done earlier.
Per RSA 231:191, the Bradford Road Agent will post town roads from March 11, 2013 to May 1, 2013 limiting travel to vehicles less than six ton. The Road Agent or Bradford Selectmen may be contacted for waivers based on weather conditions on individual basis. Please call 938-5916 (Highway) or 938-5900 (Selectmen’s Office) for further information.
Bond Issues:
John Pfeifle brought in a break down of possible principle and interest amounts, showing monthly/ annual payments on exteneded terms for a bond of twenty, thirty and forty years repayment schedules. John Pfeifle also stated that it is extremely important that after the vote for the Town Hall Restoration is passed that the committee goes after outside money. Chris Frey suggested the Department of Agriculture does have funds for loans for small towns and rural areas for municipal structures. This too will be checked out.
Cheryl Behr advised the Welfare Expenditures are at 30% already this year which is unusually high.
PSNH abatement has been received.
A Correction Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed was corrected and signed for Lonnie White based on a 1994 town meeting.
Call to Vote was signed for KearsargeRegionalElementary School.
A letter to Mr. Justin Solomon, dated March 4, 2013, owner of property at 2172 Route 114 regarding the roof that has fallen in, with a response date of March 22, 2013 to the town. (Letter on file) This building is a safety issue.
Highway Block Grant has changes that need to be addressed.
A second access to the Community Center was questioned as the driveway was blocked for two hours this morning due to taking a tree down by PSNH. Because of this, people parked on the sidewalk.
Cheryl Behr advised the back parking lot lights are now on a timer.
The Data Collector will begin work the first of April.
Personnel action form was reviewed and signed for Harry Gross who did some filing for the Town Clerk during school vacation week.
Accounts payable and payroll manifests were reviewed and signed.
Review and Consideration of February 25, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Sonny Harris to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Harry Wright, Chair. Motion carried 3-0.
Meeting adjourned 6:35pm
Respectfully submitted.
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary