TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30pm with Barry Wheeler, Sonny Harris, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Harry Wright, Chair – Rules of the Meeting:
Harry Wright, Chair requested the audience that there be no talking amongst themselves while the Selectmen are conducting business, as well as no interruptions and they will be acknowledged at an appropriate time to state their name and concerns.
Harry Wright, Chair also advised that Phil Redman, Road Crew has resigned.
APPEARANCES:
Bill Martin – Non Public Meeting:
Bill Martin stated he would like to speak publically now and go into non-public at the end of the meeting.
Bill Martin advised he was asked to become involved with town politics – making the town better after tonight’s meeting. He also advised he had a meeting at his house last Tuesday and talked about anonymous letters. The Employee Personnel Manuel was brought into the conversation and he would like to implement getting each employee to sign it.
Other topics brought up were the Town Hall Restoration Committee, and Town Meeting, Warrant Article Five, mold problem at the town hall. A list of town solutions were handed out to Cheryl Behr, Administrator as requested by Harry Wright, Chair. In response to Harry Wright, Chair suggesting they look over the list of solutions, Mr. Martin stated the Selectmen are trying to cut him off as they’re opposed to his ideas and petitions. Mr. Martin spoke for thirty five minutes as the Camarie’s relinquished their time to him.
Bindy Glennie – re: WA resolution:
Bindy Glennie presented the Resolution that was in the 2012 Town Report to the Selectmen with the names of the Senator’s and Representative’s who should have a copy mailed to them. (Copy of Resolution on file). These were signed by the Selectmen.
Lois Kilnapp – re: Landfill :
Lois Kilnapp expressed her interest in being promoted at the Landfill. It was stated that she and Ken Anderson should meet in Non-Public session after this meeting.
Perry Teele – Deed research:
Perry Teele as listed on the Agenda for deed research was not present
Paul Charbonneau – re: Town Planning and Highway Planning:
Paul Charbonneau suggested a Committee be formed for the Highway Department and include the Planning Board and Selectmen. Perhaps all departments could work together towards the same end was suggested.
Bob Manchester:
Bob suggested many of the public is unaware as to what different committees do. It was pointed out by the Selectmen that they do urge people to work on committees and become knowledgeable, some of the positions being appointed and some are Alternates.
Jeff Remillard, Road Agent:
Jeff Remillard Road Agent stated that the highway department’s problem is with the Budget Committee and all they can do is maintenance. No issues, just funding.
Jeff also stated he has been given an estimate of shimming of Pleasant View Road at a price of $50,100. The balance of funds available from last year and this year is $50,000. per Cheryl Behr. Jeff questioned if they should band aid several roads or do just one? Steel Road repair was estimated at $3,000 by Jeff Remillard. Barry Wheeler suggested the Selectmen should ride with Jeff to see what and where he is talking about.
Bob Manchester questioned if there is a way heavy truck traffic could be banned or lessened on Pleasant View Road, and suggested the Selectmen check this out.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Cheryl Behr – RFP’s –Town Hall Restoration:
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised the RFP’s had been mailed for the Town Hall Restoration and there was a walk through on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11:00am, of which three attended, conducted by Harry Wright.
Mention was made that the computer for public use for assessing purposes is now up and running in the conference room down stairs.
Cheryl Behr advised Andrew Pinard questioned who should have Web Site Access with authority to change content. Harry Wright, Chair stated it should be controlled. Andrew Pinard has access now.
The Selectmen signed the State surplus list.
The Ambulance Billing statistics for March are out.
Police Stats for March are out and an average of 270 calls monthly was stated.
Tax Map up-date.: Cartographic’s annual fee is now $3,000 and is now on line.
Intent to Excavate for Bruce Edwards-Hill & Dale was signed by the Selectmen
Intent to Cut was signed by the Selectmen for:
- Michelle Marson
- Elizabeth Rodd
- Chris Mock
Gary Kalajian was approved to be on the Community Center Board for one year by the selectmen.
Sonny Harris discussed the Deed for the Community Center as in the Deed from the Cilley Family it states that the space is to be used for school space only, with the maintenance of the bordering fence. The Selectmen suggested putting it in the Budget for research next year.
Discussion on the Personnel Policy resulted in the Selectmen reading it and signing it at their next meeting.
Another topic to be worked on per Harry Wright, Chair is the Job Descriptions of employees.
Budget Sheets were handed out by Cheryl Behr for the 2012 Budget and unencumbered balances.
Motion was made, seconded and carried at 7:00pm to go in to Non Public.
Non-Public Session per RSA 91A3IIc and RSA 91A3IId (taxes) Tax deeds for signature.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
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