TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 7, 2009
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Charles Meany, Chair called the meeting to order with Jack Meaney, Peter Fenton, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary
present.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton to go into Non-Public meeting at 5:40pm, under RSA 91A3IIc to discuss the progress of the new Town Garage, bills and change orders. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
Out of Non Public meeting at 6:00pm.
Review and Approval of March 24, 2009 Minutes:
Motion was made by Peter Fenton to accept the minutes as presented. Jack Meaney seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Appearances:
Steve Lucier, Road Agent advised the bridge project is taking longer as PSNH has been held up due to the ice storm. The June 1, 2009 deadline will not be met, and it will be a month late finishing. The other bridge will not hold the trucks or crane (where the deck is to be repaired). This bridge is 18′ long, and 18′ wide, abutment to abutment. A temporary bridge has been offered by Mike to go over the existing bridge that is there at no cost to the town, so he can do both sides at the same time. Discussion concerning purchasing plating for $5800.00, and letting the bridge repair people install it, giving the bridge another 10 years on the deck. Peter Fenton suggested if bridge number 2 has a temporary bridge put on it so Mike Hanson can work on the other bridge from both sides, then the June 1st finish date can be waived. Decision was for Steve Lucier, Road Agent to get in touch with Mike Croteau and Mike Hanson regarding the bridges, then they will meet with the Selectmen, hopefully Friday morning.
The new highway garage was discussed with a completion date of June given. Also mentioned was a letter the Building Code Inspector is writing with do’s and don’ts to be done in the new facility.
Discussion took place regarding the property of Steve Pierce and the town crew will rake the edge of the property near the road.
Steve Lucier, Road Agent advised he would like to dig a trench in the town hall parking lot to alleviate the water problem there. He also suggested putting in a pipe to the back of the building with a catch basin and this would require a grate. It was decided if Steve could find a grate, then the Selectmen will discuss it further.
Robert Manchester came before the Selectmen questioning if there has been any reply from the Selectmen’s letter dated March 4, 2009 to Mr.Arkadi Nikiforow, 127 Pleasant View Road, regarding the dog issue. Mr. Manchester was advised there has been further communication to Mr. Nikiforow. Mr. Manchester also presented to the Selectmen a paper dated April 7, 2009 (paper on file) regarding Budget Considerations. He also advised he has forwarded same paper to six newspapers.
Susan Pehrson, Town Clerk came before the Selectmen with two tax deeds.
One on the corner of West Road, Rowe Mountain Road, and Center Road and one on County Road. A certified letter will be forwarded to the owner so advising, on the Rowe Mt. Road property, also there is a need to board up the building, and a sign put up advising this is now town property.
An abatement was signed for Chestnut Hollow, as when it was subdivided, there were parcels that were added for which duplicate billing was made.
Marlene Freyler advised she does not yet have a cost of the tent for the 4th of July, and will come back another time with that figure. She also stated she is trying to get in touch with insurance people for Road Race, and will request they come before the Selectmen so they will know what is happening.
Regular Business:
Accounts payable and payroll manifests were signed.
Motion was made by Jack Meaney that the upcoming Selectmen’s meetings will now be scheduled at 5:30pm. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 3-0.
Application for non profit property tax status was passed over at this time.
The Selectmen will forward letters to all department heads for a mandatory meeting with the Selectmen.
Silver Star Letter was received regarding Silver Star Families of America.
Personnel action forms were presented for signature. During discussion regarding cutting employee raises this year, Charles Meany advised he felt it would be unfair at this time to hold back raises that were promised; the decision should have been made previously. Perhaps on a voluntary basis it would work.
Conservation easement was signed.
Intent to cut on Map 6, Lot 103 for Goldberg-Star property was signed.
John Belanger advised they are shingling the front of the Fish and Game Club and questioned if they could put the debris in the Bradford dump. He also expressed concerns and questions regarding his property when the bridge is being worked on. The plans show 3 feet on each side which is the right of way. Does this mean there is another 3 feet of right of way or is that it? Another concern is the raising of the road bed beyond his house which could create a dam and push more water in his yard as well as his neighbor’s yard. Mr. Belanger is also concerned about equipment turning in his driveway which was done when the road was paved last time. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised Mike Croteau, SEA Consultant indicated he would be talking with Mr. Belanger with a preliminary plan soon. Another topic is the speed which needs to be addressed with signs being put up. The Selectmen will check with Steve Lucier regarding speed signs being posted.
Notice was received from the N. H. Retirement System that handles the Police Retirement that the State is cutting their percentage back, and Bradford will now be responsible for the benefit from 65% previously to 70% this year and 75% next year.
Discussion took place regarding the need of doors, windows, insulation, and front entrance for the town hall and the grants being worked on for same.
Meeting adjourned 7:20PM
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary