Zoning Board Minutes 10.06.21

Held at the Bradford Community Center in person and on the Zoom Platform.

Members: Brooks McCandlish (Chair), Ken Parys (Vice Chair) absent, Nathanial Bruss, Bill Duffy (arrived 7:10), and Beth Downs.

Meeting called to order at 7:03pm.

Motion from Nathanial Bruss was seconded by Beth Downs to approve of the minutes from September 1, 2021.  Brook McCandlish-Aye, Bill Duffy-Aye.

Public Meeting started at 7:05pm.

1. No new applications were received.

2. No unfinished business.

3. New business

Scott McCaskill had questions about applying for a variance. He has 41 acres and wants to divide out 5 acres for a new home. The new lot would be on Old Fairgrounds Road and abuts the old Riley property. There appeared to be some problem getting the 50 foot right of way because of the new lot’s location. After some discussion of the board members that a variance wasn’t needed. Instead, it was determined Scott need a special exemption. He was given that application to fill out and the time line on the next steps to be taken.

4.Communications and miscellaneous.

The members of the board discussed our 2022 budget. It was discussed that the line item pertaining to payroll for a the secretary should be increased if we are going to be competitive in hiring someone. Beth Downs made a motion to increase the line item regarding payroll of $925.00 to $1200.00. Bill Duffy seconded the motion. The board also recognized that the payroll taxes line item would also change. Brooks McCandlish and Nathanial Bruss were aye. It was decided that the remaining line items would remain the same for 2022. The vote to present the ZBA budget with the changes was unanimous.

5. Beth Downs made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43pm, Nathanial Bruss seconded it and all members were unanimous to adjourn.

Draft minutes written and submitted by Beth Downs