Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 16, 2018
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm
Roll Call- Jim Bibbo, Chairman; John Pfeifle, Selectman; Michael James, Selectmen; Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator and Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance
Appearances:
- Ed Houle appeared to get an understanding of any intentions the Town may have regard the Map 16/Lot 93’s lot line as discrepancies had been noted related to the placement of the house that occupies that lot. Karen will follow up on legal options that may exist and the estimated cost of a solution that would allow someone purchasing this property a contractual resolution to the lot line issue.
- Michele Halsted, from the Rural Heritage Committee, asked the Board to discuss their commitment to the Town Hall restoration project. All Board members stated their support but also cautioned that the project needs the support of the Town to maintain funding.
- Jim Lord and Marlene Freyler provided the Board with an overview of some downed tree concerns at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Board asked for feedback from Sonny Harris who felt that, from a wildlife and ecology perspective, it would be better to leave the trees as is rather than try to remove them. Jim will let a concerned abutter know to contact Karen regarding and further concerns.
Regular Business:
- A review of the “Top 10” list of roads that need work was tabled pending follow up by John Pfeifle.
- The Board received a Community Revitalization Application for Tax Relief. Michael James recused himself from the discussion as he has a financial interest in the request. Questions regarding the impact to the TIF (Tax Incentive Fund) as well as the requirement to host a Public Hearing to discuss the application were raised and review of the application was continued to a future meeting.
- The Board discussed steps to move forward with auctioning Town owned Real Estate as approved during Town Meeting, Article Five.
- The Board signed an Abatement Request from the Tax Collector for Map 11/Lot 76, site 28.
- The Board signed an Intent to Cut for Map 11/Lot 27.
- Accounts Payable and Payroll Manifest were reviewed and signed.
- Minutes from the July 2nd and July 7th meetings were reviewed.
Motion: Michael James motion to accept.
Second: John Pfeifle
Decision: vote 3-0 in favor
The Board adjourned the meeting at 6:25pm.
Motion: Jim Bibbo motioned to adjourn
Second: Michael James
Decision: vote 3-0 in favor
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday July 30th, 2018 at the Bradford Area Community Center.
Minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn