TOWN OF BRADFORD
TOWN HALL RESTORATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2013
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Eileen Kelly, Chair opened the meeting with combined groups of Town Hall Restoration Committee and Rural Heritage Connection, Michele Halsted, David Halsted, Audrey Sylvester, Marcia Keller, Dick Keller, George Cilley, Beth Rodd, Beth Downs, Kathy McKenna, Bob Lincoln and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Review and Consideration of January 10, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to approve the minutes. Seconded by George Cilley.
Eileen Kelly advised on page one, under Ken Holmes etc. it should read North Branch, from has been nominated, to approved. The actual word used by Eileen on the tape is selected.
On page four, 5th paragraph up from the bottom, should read there will be an air filtration, and spray pump system, which needs to be clarified further by the Construction Manager. Last page, the time for the next meeting was incorrect and should read 7:00pm.
Motion carried with edits. 11-0.
North Branch Construction Update:
Eileen Kelly, Chair advised Haz Mat testing took place last Monday, January 21, 2013 and the results are not back as yet. Eileen and John Greenwood met with them last evening and because they do not have the results back, we do not have the number at this point. This will not be ready for the next Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, but will be presented to them on the following Monday, February 4, 2013. The presentation to the Budget Committee will be on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 when they meet at 6:30pm.
February 23rd is the Public Forum by the Town Hall Restoration Committee.
March 9, 2013 there will be a “Meet the candidates” at the Community Center from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, sponsored by the BradfordBridge.
Sub-Committee Reports:
Finance Committee – Marcia Keller – Marcia advised she is continuing to gather information from the two banks they are dealing with and clarifying figures. Also is waiting to hear from John Greenwood to get together. Two amortization schedules have been procured from the banks, interest rates have not been locked in as the final figure has not been made available at this time. Town Attorney fees have been procured and passed on to the Construction Manager.
Campaign for Community Support – publicity, public relations – Beth Rodd
Beth advised she has procured the school for the Public Forum on Saturday, February 23rd. Food was discussed for this event as well as for Town Meeting. Beth also had some examples of signs to be put on lawns throughout town. Signs size is 16 x 26..
Letters to the Editor discussed for area newspapers. Also discussed was some concise information for delivery by Area Captains to be able to hand out when calling on neighbors as well as being handed out at Town Meeting.
Fundraising – Michele Halsted
Money is cheaper now than ever, and we will never see these interest rates this low again.
Posters are in the library that Rick Monahon, Architect has done depicting the whole plan. Facebook initiative will be discussed tomorrow with Lorraine. “I Remember Bradford” Site is also being upgraded. It has been stated that the Historical Society, The Union Congregational Society and the Historical District Board want to be listed as being partners with the Town Hall Restoration in mailings and handouts. Mailings and contents as well as the cost of postage were discussed. Michele mentioned Pledge Forms which do need to be signed in order to be accepted. Also Thank you notes were being written to Bubba’s as well as Appleseed Restaurant for hosting the dinner parties. Discussion ensued regarding going to Appleseed Restaurant prior to Town Meeting, and a Sunday Brunch was decided upon. (At this time, Sunday, March 10, 2013, between 8:00am and 12:00noon has been agreed upon.) Much discussion ensued regarding many topics.
Michele Halsted advised Beth Downs initiatives, which neighborhood captains idea is one, and Beth will also be organizing a table which will be put at the dump, and the post office once we have the financial information and the brochures. We will be there with our buttons, posters to be more public, but the financial information is key.
Michele brought up the baby sitting initiative which is non-partisan to provide free baby sitting at town meeting. Kathy McKenna obtained some information from the school regarding what is required by organizations seeking to do this. One million dollars in liability insurance is required, for two and half hours babysitting. Question has been asked of the Selectmen if non-partisan babysitting service could be provided by the town of Bradford using money raised by the public, not Town Hall Restoration Committee.
Perhaps this will be on agenda at the next Selectmen’s Meeting. Information will be put in the Bradford Bridge when known.
Next Meeting is scheduled for: February 7, 2013 at 7:00pm
Meeting adjourned 8:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary