SELECTBOARD- TOWN OF BRADFORD
SELECTBOARD- TOWN OF BRADFORDREGULAR MEETINGMeeting MinutesFebruary 27, 20206:30 p.m. at the Bradford AcademyIn Attendance:Board Members Present: Thomas E. Unkles, Carole P. Taylor, Ryan Lockwood, Daniel A. Perry IIIBoard Members Absent: Randy L. MooreOthers Present: Marcey Carver, Ron Huntington, Kerstin WhitmanTed Unkles, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Additions & Changes to the Agenda:No additions or changes. Public Comment:Ron Huntington asked if the Selectboard intended to respond to the letter he submitted when the Selectboard was considering the zoning bylaws that the planning Commission had submitted. Ron pointed out that while he supported many of the changes, he was not in favor of what he believed were restrictions on home occupations. Ted Unkles responded that things were very busy when the zoning bylaws were adopted, with the holidays and the need to get the town report finished. But he added that we should have sent a written reply.Ron also mentioned that he would like to see if other surrounding towns would be supportive of a joint effort to oppose any more proposals for large scale solar developments. Ted responded that we could see if other towns were interested in pooling resources, but that not all towns – including Bradford – oppose solar developments. Bradford is opposed to the solar field proposed for the lower plain, between the Mini mart and the Napa store because we feel it would be an under-utilization of a parcel zoned for commercial development and served by both municipal water and sewer. Bradford Solar Offer:The Selectboard received a letter from Bryan Cairns, President of Bradford Solar, offering an annual payment of $3500 to compensate the town for the water and sewer services that the proposed development would not use. The offer was contingent on the town dropping its opposition to the proposed solar development, and Bradford Solar had stated that the offer would be rescinded if the PUC approved the solar development despite Bradford’s opposition. Ryan Lockwood made a motion that the Selectboard reject the offer.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOULSYCAI Technologies Contract:Dan Perry made a motion that the Town renew its contract with CAI Technology for maintenance of the town’s tax maps, and that Ted Unkles be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Town.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY. Liquor License:Dan Perry made a motion to approve the application from White Mountain Distillery LLC, doing business as Stowe Cider, for a special liquor license for a tasting at Farm Way, on March 7.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY.Dan Perry made a motion to approve the liquor licenses for Jiffy Mart #449 aka Bradford Mini Mart and the Colatina Exit.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY. Copeland Sign Application: Bradford Properties LLC (Copeland Furniture) applied for a sign permit for the new location of their outlet store, which will be in the former Maska building. A strict reading of Bradford’s sign ordinance would require the sign to be a long distance back from the side of the road, and Tim Copeland has requested a variance from the setback requirement. Dan Perry made a motion to approve the variance, provided that the sign is located at least 35 feet from the center line of Route 25, and that the sign location conform with VTrans standard B-71. MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY.Special Selectboard Meeting:Carole Taylor made a motion that the Selectboard hold a special meeting beginning at 8:30 am on March 3, 2020 (Town Meeting Day).MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY.Purchase Orders:Dan Perry made a motion to approve Claude’s request that we hire an electrician to install another outlet in the custodian’s office, for a price not to exceed $670.00.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY.Training Requests:Ryan Lockwood made a motion to approve the request from the Listers to attend the 33 Annual Grand List Seminar on Tuesday, March 18. The motion also included approval to attend courses 3, 4, and 5 (Grand List Cleanup, Current Use Training, and New & Seasoned Lister Training), provided that there will be no cost to the Town.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes:Ryan Lockwood made a motion to approve the minutes of February 13, 2020.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY.Orders:Carole Taylor made a motion to approve the orders dated February 28, 2020 in the amount of $60,608.42.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY. Other Business:The Town treasurer has expressed her frustration that invoices sometimes are submitted very close to Selectboard meetings, which gives her very little time to prepare the orders. Carole Taylor made a motion that the Treasurer be authorized not to process any invoice that is received after 4:30 pm on the Tuesday before a Selectboard meeting.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY. Personnel- Executive Session:Carole Taylor made a motion that the Selectboard has determined that a personnel issue needs be discussed in executive session because the premature general public knowledge would place both the Town and the employee at substantial disadvantage. MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY.Carole Taylor made a motion to go into executive session at 7:41 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue as allowed by 1 V.S.A. Section 313 (a)(1) and invited Kerstin Whitman to attend the session.MOTION PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY. The Selectboard came out of executive session at 7:47p.m.The Selectboard adjourned at 7:48 p.m._________________________________Thomas E. Unkles, Chair___________________________________ Randy L. Moore, Vice Chair___________________________________ Ryan Lockwood_____________________________________ Daniel A. Perry III_____________________________________ Carole P. Taylor ................
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