Selectmen’s Meeting
March 18, 2013
Minutes
Pledge of Allegiance
Harold Wright was re elected Chairman.
Appearances:
1. Stephen Heavener to discuss economic revitalization
Topic – Introduction of Capital Regional Development Council and how they can help Bradford attract business and create local jobs. Revisit TIF plan. Chris Way offered state help as well. Selectmen presented their interest in a revitalization committee at town meeting and will proceed with establishing this committee in very near future
2. Everett Kittredge – Reconsideration vote at town meeting and dangerous building at corner of 114/Old Warner Road
a. Topic 1. Reconsideration vote on article #4 at town meeting. Roberts Rules v. RSA 33:8:AIV and RSA 40:10:II. Discussion on the meeting and reconsideration meeting with several comments – please refer to the audio.
b. Mr. Kittredge’s opposition to the allowance of the reconsideration was noted. The moderator’s decision prevails.
c. Topic 2. The building on the corner of Rte 114 and the Old Warner Road is collapsing. Discussion on the possible actions to be taken. No resolution.
3. John Belanger
a. Topic – flooding of his drive/drainage issues resulting from raised grade (over years)
b. Mr. Belanger presented his case to the board.
c. Motion – no formal motion or vote. The Board will request the road agent be contacted to review the situation with Mr. Belanger
4. Mark Goldberg – air scrubbers ordered for the Fire Station.
5. Marlene Freyler – Independence day
a. Topic – date set for the fireworks and celebration – July 6th, 2013
Regular
1. Scheduling for the reconsideration vote – length of presentation – number of ballots if reconsidered – cost of election (not budgeted)
a. John Pfeifle thanked Brackett Scheffy for his help as moderator at town meeting.
b. Discussion- request made to limit the presentation length but the selectmen stated the presentation can legally take the time it needs.
c. Question regarding number of years the bond will be financed? Selectman Pfeifle stated the time would be thirty years but that the Board of Selectmen would negotiate the best terms it could.
d. Request made for the meeting to held on Saturday but was rejected
e. Discussion on the type of ballot – allowance for possible amendments.
f. Date set for April 10th,2013 at 7:00pm pending the availability of the school for the meeting. The Board discussed keeping the balloting open for 2 hours.
g. Budget issues were raised but no decision made.
2. Friday, Mar 15 was the closing for Building Inspector applications.
a. One applicant – selectmen will review the application at a later date
3. Assessing paper work for signature
a. Exemptions and current use requests were signed. The Board requested the assessing official be contacted to attend the next meeting to further explain the land adjustments at Solitude Ridge.
b. Harold Wright questioned whether the lake properties needed readjustment as well/
4. Selectmen review of job descriptions and development of Merit Rate pay increase schedule
a. Discussion – Will address at future meeting
5. The collection of information into welcome packages for new residence was discussed. Cheryl will contact Andrew on how this material could be organized for the Web site.
6. Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifests signed
7. Minutes reviewed and accepted as written
8. Meeting adjourned 6:45pm
9. Move to non public session per RSA 91-A:3:IId and RSA 91-A:3:II e. Time 6:45 pm
Meeting moved to non public per RSA 91-A:3:II(d). Chairman Wright, Yes; Selectman Harris, Yes; Selectman Pfeifle, Yes Time 6:50. In attendance Chairman Wright, Selectman Harris, Selectman Pfeifle, Ryan McDonald and Town Administrator Cheryl Behr
Decision made to establish a payment arrangement with taxpayer.
Non Public session closed at 7:15pm Unanimous yes vote to close this session
Non Public session per RSA 91-A:3:IIe opened at 7:15pm by unanimous vote of Wright, Harris and Pfeifle. In attendance were all selectmen plus Cheryl Behr. Discussion of ongoing legal matter updated the Board on filing dates. No decision made. Non public session closed at 7:30 pm. Vote Unanimous with Wright, Harris and Pfeifle voting yes.