TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
AUGUST 4, 2014
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call To Order and Roll Call:
John Pfeifle, Chair called the meeting to order with Sonny Harris, Harry Wright, Cheryl Behr, Administrator, Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Marcia Keller, Ken Anderson, Lois Kilnapp re: French’s Park:
Marcia Keller did hand out two copies of the current Ordinance regarding the Solid Waste and advised there was a 1929 John French’s Will and a Solid Waste Ordinance in 1989. Marcia advised her concern is that the current Solid Waste Ordinance nor the French’s Park current Ordinance which was adopted in 1990 reference each other. No where does it state the same sticker shall be used. John French left the land to the town in 1929 along with one thousand dollars in Trust to take care of it. Marcia also stated that in 1966 there was a bill in equity from instruction brought on by the Massasecum Lake Association to Superior Court, and part of the decision in that case, the Judge defined inhabitants as the people of the town of Bradford who dwelled within the town and as such are zoned and have established a legal residence. This indicated that non-resident tax payers were not allowed to use the facility.
In 1987 as a result of the Selectmen’s (Stanley Brown, Clarence Hall, Edna Herbert) amended the 1975 Ordinance to correct an error to restrict usage of French’s Park for town residents only as required by the Superior Court decision.
It was stated that Bradford Residents can bring guests to French’s Park.
Much conversation ensued.
Suggestion was made by Sonny Harris to continue to go by the Ordinance as Lois Kilnapp and Ken Anderson have been doing at the Transfer Station, to which all Selectmen were in agreement.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle, chair the wording in the Bradford Bridge under Selectmen’s Highlights should be changed under French’s Park and Transfer Station passes should read: “The Board requested the Transfer Station staff be informed to issue permits to property owners in town. This includes families with more than one vehicle, Seasonal Residents and their families”. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.”
John Pfeifle, Chair advised that if there is an issue from anyone regarding issuing stickers from Lois Kilnapp and Ken Anderson at the Transfer Station, then they can be referred to the Town Office.
Bill Hallahan Re: Autocraft:
Mr. Hallahan advised he goes by the business on Route 114 several times a day for about five years now. The last document he read was dated 1997. It appears to be getting worse at this time and he is very concerned.
John Pfeifle advised they welcome Mr. Hallahan’s input, and the town is taking action.
1. Certified letters have been forwarded to the owner which were not signed for.
2. Police Chief did hand deliver the letter from the town.
3. Verbal response was received from owner regarding financial issues.
4. Waiting for Town Attorney to respond to request for a letter from Town on July 8, John Pfeifle. Chair advised he will contact the Town Attorney tomorrow morning with the following specifics to be addressed.
- 1. State Law – cars near highway
- 2. State Law – Apparatus required for gathering and recycling hazardous material.
- 3. Provide trees and fencing between business and business to the north.
- 4. Provide fence.
The latter two must be completed prior to fall.
Mr. Hallahan reiterated this has been going on for 21 years now. It is not only dangerous to drivers, but is also de-valuing local property.
John Pheifle, Chair assured Mr. Hallahan that this concern is being addressed and will be resolved.
John Pfeifle , Chair advised the State will be copied on this letter.
Mr. Hallahan stated he had requested a copy of what is being done up to date so he can keep abreast of progress. He advised he has received some, with the latest date being 1997. Cheryl Behr advised she will forward up to date information to him.
A Letter of Intent for Transportation Alternate Program (TAP) Grant:
A packet was handed out to the Selectmen with maps and estimates that were done by an Engineer who is being engaged in Safe Routes to School.
Jim Bibbo, Chris Way and Claire James make up the Committee of the current TAP Grant. There is new funding and the Letter of Intent is to get the name in the running. Chris Way advised the Letter of Intent is non-binding. After this, a Letter of Application will be submitted. There is an available Grant with funds in the amount of Five Million Dollars and the Federal Match is 80% with the local amount being 20%. Discussion as to which project to submit was discussed at length.
Cheryl Behr advised she is listed as the contact person and the signer, and she questioned if the Selectmen wished to be the signers to which they agreed they should. Submission date is Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
Intent to cut for Map 14, Lot 15 off County Road for Remillard was signed by the Selectmen.
Zoning Board letter Re: Kenyon:
John Pfeifle read a letter dated June 9, 2014 from Brooks McCandlish, Chair Bradford Zoning Board of Adjustment, regarding the bus that is parked on Route 114 located on Map 17, Lot 40 that is not in compliance with the latest version of the Zoning Ordinance, and someone had informed the owner he should see about getting a variance.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle that No Variance will be approved and the bus does need to be moved by Monday, September 15, 2014, or the Town will take appropriate action. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0. Cheryl Behr was requested to prepare a letter so stating to Mr. Kenyon.
Shared Services:
Harry Wright brought up a meeting held last Thursday and a committee is working on the possibility of Shared Services for Major Purchases. These towns incude Andover, Boscawen, Bradford, Hopkinton, Salisbury, Warner and Webster.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifests were reviewed and signed.
Motion was made by John Pfeifle to approve the July 28, 2014 minutes as presented. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 3-0.
No other business to come before the Board, meeting adjourned 6:45pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary