TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
JULY 20, 2009
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Charles Meany, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:25pm with Peter Fenton, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Review and Consideration of July 7, 2009 Minutes:
Peter Fenton pointed out that on page 1 should read: Motion was made by Peter Fenton to repair the culverts down to Route 114 from the Willett property, and will seal the lower part of Old Warner Road from the Willett property to the other end towards Route 103.
Motion was made by Jack Meaney to approve the July 7, 2009 minutes with the above noted edit. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
Appearances:
Steve Lucier came before the Selectmen requesting a “Head Way Speed Only” sign be put in near the boat ramp requested by the Lake Massasecum Association. It was suggested that this being a State Ramp, they should go to the State Marine Patrol. It was also pointed out that Head Way Speed should be attained there anyway, as it is within 150 feet of the shoreline. The Planning Board regulates signs, and there are Zoning Ordinances that are affected by this per Charles Meany, Chair.
Steve Lucier, Road Agent advised the steel girders have not been painted as yet at the new highway garage, but the painter does have the paint.
In reply to a question, Steve Lucier advised the grader cannot be repaired until the painting is done, which should take 3 days to a week for the repair work to be completed on the grader. It was reiterated that until the painting of the girders is completed, the final Sailer check will be withheld.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator questioned if the highway crew would be able to utilize the use of prisoners to help not only with the sidewalks, but with painting the rails on bridges and cemetery fences as well as weed whacking municipal areas. The next possible date for them is September 14, 2009. Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised Officer Forge will be in town with the prisoners.
Charles Meany, Chair advised he had spoken with Harry Weatherby today regarding a basic plan of how the sidewalks may be taken apart and what needs to be done. If the material is removed from the existing sidewalks, prepare the bed of the sidewalk and put hardpack in and compact it, it would be a suitable base for any further paving or whatever type of surface desired. Cheryl Behr, Administrator pointed out that Main Street was originally a State Road, with the right of way being 35 feet from the Center of the Road.
Tom Riley, Cemetery Committee Member presented the Selectmen with a layout of a section of Sunny Plain Cemetery lots and explained the lot sizes which had been done years ago. There is nothing smaller than a 4 foot lot. The size of the lots carry through the whole cemetery, allowing all the stones to line up. Tom Riley will be holding a Public Hearing to update the regulations on Thursday. Tom Riley advised there is a state law that a Burial Permit must be available for each lot. Tom advised that after the Thursday meeting, all Undertakers and Crematories that are dealt with will be notified of the State Regulations. Jan Riley advised that sometimes they are away, and if they are, the next in the chain of command would be contacted.
Kate Dobrowski, Community Center – Transportation issues.
Kate did not attend tonight’s meeting, however, some e-mails from her were reviewed.
Accounts Payable and payroll checks were signed.
DRA paperwork was signed.
DPX2 – Planning Board response – Selectmen are the enforcers
As a result from receiving word from the attorney by Cheryl Behr, Administrator, she spoke with Phil LaMoreaux, Chair of Planning Board who advised he was going to the Site to verify what was outstanding from the plans for DPX2. Jack Meaney advised the discussion at the last Planning Board meeting that trees and shrubs are still missing on the property plus some security lighting as being non- conforming.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton to sign off on DPX2 as being complete. Seconded by Jack Meaney. Charles Meany recused himself. Motion carried 2-0
The proposed Sidewalk Grant was discussed as to type of material to be used whether stamped concrete or asphalt. The 5 areas of the Phases include: Design, E. Main Street, W. Main Street, Post Office and School.
The list of Police calls for service was perused.
Marlene Freyler asked if she could get the flags used for Memorial Day and the 4th of July, check them over to see which ones are still good and fold them and she was told yes. Further discussion regarding the flags will be held at a later time.
Marlene also advised she had spoken with Mike Ripberger, and he will repair the ruts in the Brown Shattuck field for the $160.00 available from the 4th of July money.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton that Marlene Freyler be in charge of Christmas decorations to be placed on the street such as the 4th of July decorations. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried.
Charles Meany, Chair questioned Marlene Freyler if the electrical problem at Brown Shattuck will be taken care of to which she responded she will get an electrician, it will be fixed, and the money is available.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised a Warrant needs to be prepared for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday September 1, 2009. Cheryl handed out a scheduled time line in preparation for the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm to go into Non-public session per RSA 91:A:3:II for personnel issues.
Non-Public Session
Present: Charles Meany, Chair, Peter Fenton, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marge Cilley, Secretary.
Motion was made by Peter Fenton and seconded by Jack Meaney that a letter be written regarding a boundary line dispute. Motion seconded and carried 3-0.
No other decisions were made.
Adjourn to regular meeting at 8:00pm.
Adjourned 8:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary