The Bradford Zoning Board of Adjustment approved minutes unanimously. They received an application from Kevin Palmer for a special exception regarding a changing room at 97 and 100 Oakdale Road. The board voted to amend the application, removing the house and deck components, accepting it solely for the changing room. A public hearing and site walk were scheduled for August 5th at 4:00 PM. The applicant paid $130 for the special exception and $15 for certified mailing costs. Additionally, the board granted a two-year extension on a previous variance for a project requiring septic re-assignment awaiting state approval; the vote was unanimous. The next regular meeting is set for August 5th.
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SPEAKER_10 moved to approve the meeting minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. Susan requested time for questions, leading to explanations on Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN), the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and the Revaluation Trust Fund. Regarding the CIP, members explained it prioritizes requests to flatten tax impacts and is available on the town website. For revaluation, assessed annually with a statutorily mandated full review every five years, costs of approximately $30,000–$40,000 are covered by a trust fund. The committee discussed best practices for potential "Pulse Surveys" to gather resident input, starting with simple questions on civic engagement and town meeting attendance, rather than complex budgeting questions. The committee will draft a memo and sample survey for the Select Board's review before the next meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed.
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The Planning Board met on June 23rd. SPEAKER_5 moved to approve minutes, passing unanimously. Mapleville Development presented a conceptual 12-lot cluster plan. No votes occurred; the applicant seeks feedback on road specifications (gravel vs. paved) and open space management. The Board identified specific regulatory questions, including cul-de-sac diameter measurement. Concerns regarding septic proximity to wetlands were addressed. A conditional use discussion for a Lake East Shore property occurred, emphasizing impervious surface reduction and setbacks; no formal application is pending. SPEAKER_7 moved and SPEAKER_3 seconded to delegate delinquent driveway culvert enforcement to the Town Manager and Road Agent under RSA 236, citing authority to address road safety hazards. The motion passed. The Select Board adopted a new flood ordinance resolution, satisfying FEMA compliance without a special town meeting. Board members discussed potential local septic maintenance regulations.
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SPEAKER_10 moved to accept minutes as amended to include paving contract amounts. The board voted unanimously to approve. The board reached consensus to explore a conservation easement on the 156-acre town-owned property off East Warner Road, pending legal review on tax and sale implications. SPEAKER_10 moved to transfer culvert enforcement responsibilities from the Planning Board to Town Administrator Scott Butcher and Road Agent Justin, contingent on Planning Board approval. The board voted to allow newly hired lifeguards to start work before background checks return, contingent on their current employment at the Hogan Center. The board tabled the "Deer Valley" matter pending attorney guidance on road bonding. FEMA flood maps were signed, eliminating the need for a special town meeting. Kinsley Monnet, Sawyer Willett, and Liam Zelensky were announced as scholarship recipients. SPEAKER_1 moved to enter non-public session; the motion was seconded and passed by the board.
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The committee approved previous meeting minutes. Regarding the theater, SPEAKER_6 reported successful spring productions with 50-60 attendees per show. The group plans to purchase audio/lighting equipment using revenue to simplify operation for novices. SPEAKER_1 is pursuing funds for a "Currier and Ives" scenic byway designation and rail trail grants. SPEAKER_6 will coordinate with the Planning Board to brainstorm future uses for the sandpit on Jones Road, expected to be depleted in about a year. SPEAKER_6 needs to follow up with Brian Brown (BEA) regarding potential July funding for brownfield assessments on East Bay lot 122. Efforts to locate the treasurer for the defunct Bradford Area Community Center (BACC) 501(c)(3) remain stalled. The next meeting is July 15 at 7 PM.
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