Board of Selectmen Meeting
April 27, 2015
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 5:30pm
Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Sonny Harris, Selectman; Harry Wright, Selectman
Appearances
- Dean Williams, of CNHRPC, was in attendance to present Safe Routes to School Travel Plan, 2015. The purpose of the plan is to identify measures and develop a strategy that will encourage a greater number of students to bike and walk to and from school in Bradford. The report includes the study area, goals, maps and highlights the “5 E’s”: Evaluation, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering. Stated that this is a preliminary plan document of existing conditions. Asked that, should the Board of Selectmen approve of the document, the town formally adopt the presented SRTS plans.
-When questioned, Mr. Williams advised that the preliminary plan includes the addition of a bike lane on Old Warner Rd.
– Chair suggested to put line item to adopt the document at Selectmen’s Meeting 5/11/15.
The board expressed appreciation for Mr. William’s presentation.
Regular Business
- Town Hall Committee Discussion
Current Proposed THRC Committee:
- Nikki Dubaere- Volunteer Coordinator
- Claire James- Public Relations
- Eileen Kelly- Capital Planner
- Jim Bibbo- Construction Manager
- TBD- Physical Planner
- Harry Wright- Selectmen’s Representative
- Brackett Scheffy- Member At-Large
-Town Administrator advised that Nikki Dubaere has expressed difficulty recruiting volunteers.
Board wants to send a letter to ¹committee RHC requesting funding for ADA entrance in order to send documentation to LCHIP
– Eileen Kelly advised LCHIP & DHR will need detailed drawings of architect’s plans.
– Town Administrator stated that of the 2014 Warrant Article the remaining budget is $14,110.44. Bill received today from Architect Kelly Gale. Selectmen will review and discuss budget at Selectmen’s Meeting 5/4/15.
– Bradford Bridge will highlight need for THRC volunteers in May issue.
THRC Meeting will likely be held next week. Board will address exact time and date at next meeting.
2. Pole license submitted for Eversource to put up a pole on Fortune Rd at property owner’s request. Pole License signed by Selectmen.
3. Town Admin presented 2015-2021 CIP application for Town Hall. Application will be submitted with updated cost amount.
4. CIP Committee requested Selectmen’s Representative- Sonny Harris volunteered. Voted 2-0.
5. Letter received from Theo Selby of BNSYS requesting use of Brown Shattuck Field for T-ball- pending no scheduling conflicts with Parks & Recreation.
6. Letter received from DOT advising they will be installing milled rumble strips on Route 103 in Bradford in an effort to reduce in-lane departure crashes.
7. Update from Road Agent: Road ban will be lifted Friday May 1, 2015. Once the roads dry out the road crew will begin brushing and cleaning roads.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest reviewed and signed.
Minutes of April 20, 2015 meeting were reviewed and accepted without edits. Meeting adjourned at 6:04pm.
¹Edited 5/5/15