TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2011
5:30PM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Harry Wright, Chair called the meeting to order with Barry Wheeler, Jack Meaney, Cheryl Behr, Administrator and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
No Appearances:
Petition:
Cheryl Behr, Administrator read the following:
This is a petition warrant article to repeal the current Zoning Regulation back to the 1989 Zoning. This petition is in accordance with RSA 675:4.
“THIS ARTICLE IS TO SEE IF THE TOWN WOULD VOTE TO REPEAL THE CURRENT ZONING ORDANCE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE ZONING ORDANCE OF 1989 AS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AT THE TOWN MEETING IN MARCH OF 1989.”
This petition was received in my office 12/13/11 Signed by Susan Pehrson, Town Clerk, with 32 signatures.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised this Petition will now have to go to the Planning Board who will have to hold a Public Hearing. The schedule for the Hearings is posted on the wall in the Selectmen’s Office. Harry Wright, Chair questioned that the Town Clerk has verified the 32 signatures on the Petition, which was replied to in the affirmative.
Accounts Payable were reviewed and signed.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised each December the Assessors prepare a comparison of the sales against the Assessment, which is used by the State to compute our equalization ratio. A transmittal form was signed by the Selectmen.
Gravel Tax Warrant was signed- Hill and Dale.
Accurate title refund was signed. (Property transferred this year and Taxes had been paid by both the buyer and the seller).
Cheryl Behr, Administrator advised there was some confusion in the posting of the RFP for the Cemetery and Landscaping work and the date has been changed from the 13th to the 21st for submission. The same is true with the Cleaning Contract.
Budget Reviews: Parks and Rec budget for 2012 has been received showing an increase of $275.00.
Motion was made by Harry Wright, Chair to approve the Parks and Rec budget of $2,000.00. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 3-0.
Intent to cut was signed for Maxine Mendes on Center Road, Map 6, Lot 95. The bridge is of concern coming onto Center Road.
Rescue Squad Budget was presented by Laurie Brown. Their 2012 is basically flat from last year. That is, if the $106,000.00 from last year is put into a Trust then the budget would be reduced accordingly, explained Laurie.
Motion was made by Jack Meaney to accept the Bradford Rescue Budget as presented for 2012 at $176,905. Harry Wright, Chair seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator questioned if a date should be set to have a member of LGC come out and discuss the health insurance plans with the employees to which the Selectmen agreed that would be possible.
Jon Marden questioned if the Health Insurance for employees decision will be in prior to January 2, 2012. Harry Wright stated they will try.
Budgeting for secretarial help for committees for 2012 for Special Projects was brought up by Cheryl Behr. This could be a line item for money for Grant writers etc. Many Grants do not have a very long lead time per Cheryl. The Selectmen concurred.
FEMA information is in, and the town will be receiving 75% of the $105,000 or in the vicinity of $78,000 which was suggested could replace the asphalt budget, which is a non lapsing budget, and could be carried forward.
Cheryl Behr, Administrator suggested putting in a request for putting a Warrant Article into Fund from Surplus, the Rescue Squad money, take that money and put into Capital Reserve, or some non lapsing fund with the Selectmen as agents to spend.
Jon Marden asked for an update on the Police Station. Cheryl Behr, Administrator explained they are working on getting it ready and are aiming for a target date of December 25, 2011.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn to a Non-Public Meeting per RSA 91A3IId for Taxpayer issues at 5:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary