Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2017
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM
Roll Call- John Pfeifle, Chairman; Jim Bibbo, Selectman; Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator and Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer were in attendance (it was noted that Sonny Harris was sick)
Appearances:
- Larisa Djuvelek-Ruggiero – Community Action Program: Larisa Djuvelek-Ruggiero presented information on the Mid-State Regional Coordinating Council. The Mid-State RCC helps to coordinate transportation needs for seniors and disabled residents. She spoke about the aging population and the need to be looking and planning ahead for the Town’s future needs in this area. Currently the Mid-State RCC has 32 members (there is no fee for membership) and seeking to grow their membership in an effort to raise awareness. Jim moved that we support the program; John seconded and the vote in favor was unanimous. A volunteer will be sought to represent Bradford at the Mid-State RCC meetings.
- Town Hall Update: John updated the group on the Town Hall. He indicated that there had been a very productive meeting with the Fire Marshal last week. The Fire Marshal understands Bradford’s challenges and is willing to entertain a stepped approach to the completion of the building. A letter to the Fire Marshal will be drafted to formally request this approach. John indicated that the Town will need to fully discuss and understand what a stepped approach might look like. The architect will present this in further detail on Wednesday (10/25).
- Nola Jordan – Library: On behalf of the Library Trustees and in follow up to her letter last week, Nola approached the Board to see if they had a suggestion on how the Library might deal with unspent funds. These unspent funds are a direct result of the Library coming on board and purchasing heating oil at a reduced rate as part of the multi-town bid. These funds are expected to total about $1500 or so at the close of 2017. There was much discussion and many ideas, but the Select Board felt it was up to the Trustees to make that determination.
Regular Business:
- BACC Trees: Karen provided the bid figures for the trees by the BACC. It was agreed that the plan would be to address the 4 trees that were determined to be in greatest need of removal.
- Fourth of July Chair: The Board is seeking someone to take over the coordination and planning of the Town’s Bradford Independence Day celebration. Anyone interested should contact the Selectmen’s Office.
- Committees: Will revisit this later.
- Sign Letter to Planning Board: The Board signed the letter to the Planning Board drafted by the attorney. The letter requests that the Planning Board confirm that the AutoCraft property is in compliance with their site plan.
- Sign Avitar Software Purchase and Installation Agreement: The Board signed this agreement and the Town Clerk will move forward with purchase and installation.
- The Board signed an Intent to Cut for Map 11/Lot 48.
- The Board signed a letter thanking Claire James for her efforts planning and coordinating the Independence Day activities over the past few years.
- The Board accepted funds from the sale of cylinders.
- John reported that the Budget Committee had met last week. The Town has received the Henniker Rescue invoice. It’s about $63,000 – about $30K less than expected. He also commented on the areas that had gone over (or would go over) budget – Bridges, Welfare and Street Lighting.
- The Board also extended its condolences to the Lucas family at Jane Lucas’s passing. She had been involved in a number of Town committees.
Minutes of October 16th meeting were reviewed and accepted without changes.
The Payroll manifest was signed.
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on Monday October 30, 2017 at 5:30 at the Bradford Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 to Non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(c)
Meeting adjourned to public session at 6:55
Meeting adjourned at 6:56.
Minutes submitted by Karen Hambleton