TOWN OF STETSON

TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES

08/03/04 @ 6:00PM

I. OPEN MEETING

A. OPEN SESSION

B. ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Carroll, Mr. Hipsky, Mr. White and Mrs. Ham

Guests: Mr. Buchstaber, Mr. Cawley

C. MINUTES OF THE MEETING 07/20/04 were viewed and approved by the Board.

D. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

1. Mr. Carroll is hoping Ms. Thompson will have the tax bills ready to be mailed next month, the Board acknowledged.

E. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

F. EXPENDITURES WARRANT invoices were viewed and approved by the Board except for Ms. Stalter’s employment check and the check for her shelter. The Board agreed to wait until further notice before mailing out these checks.

II. OLD BUSINESS

A. Mr. Buchstaber was present with the revised lease agreement for the proposed new town office. The Board was all in favor of the lease but agreed that they would not be able to proceed until after the November 2004 election. Mr. Carroll asked Mr. Hipsky why he gave Mr. Grant a copy of the proposed lease. Mr. Hipsky explained to Mr. Carroll that he was getting Mr. Grants opinion, a previous town manager, on the proposal and layout. Mr. Carroll thought it was too premature for getting outside opinions. Mr. Hipsky also suggested that the town get figures on what it would cost to add a town office at the Fire Station/Library Building and have it ready for the Special Town Meeting when the questions is asked.

B. Mr. Russell sent a letter explaining the different options the town could take to proceed with the purchase of the Webber property. Mr. Hipsky has been in contact with Mr. Webber, and he has stated that he does want to see the town purchase this property. The Board agreed to move forward on this matter and realizes that it is not definite that the town will acquire this property in the end. Mr. Hipsky will continue to work with Mr. Russell regarding this issue.

C. The price of oil and propane continues to be on the rise, the Board agreed to not lock in on a rate on this time.

D. Mr. Carroll had a meeting with the Library Trustees and explained the situation with MMA regarding insurance coverage. The Trustees either have to incorporate on their own or be an entity of the town. The Trustees will get back to the Board with their final decision.

III. NEW BUSINESS

A. Ms. Suzanne Trussell gave the town office a name of a gentleman who works with Automated Business Systems that could help us with our website. Mr. Jeff Perry, a resident, offered to help with the website. The Board agreed to have Mr. Perry help update our website on a volunteer basis.

B. The town received a dividend in the amount of $127.00 from MMA, the Board acknowledged.

C. PVCOG sent bid awards out; the results are as follows No. 2 High Sulfur Heating Oil to C.N. Brown Co., No. 2 Low Sulfur Diesel Vehicle Fuel to C.N. Brown Co., Sodium Chloride to International Salt Company; Calcium Chloride and Liquid Chloride to Paris Farmers Union, the Board acknowledged.

D. MMA is looking for county-wide support to fight the Paleksy proposal. Mr. Carroll will help all he can in our town, but doesn’t want to be obligated for the county, the Board acknowledged. Mr. Carroll is going to write something in the next newsletter regarding the Paleksy issue.

E. A concealed firearm permit was acknowledged and signed by the Board.

F. The Annual Election Conference will be held September 15, and 16, 2004 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The Board all agreed that this is an important election year (Presidential) and Mrs. Ham should attend the workshops.

G. 2005 CDBG Proposed Program Grants are available for review, the Board acknowledged.

H. The Board reviewed the reports for the month on July 2004 and the only concern they have is the solid waste account being so much the first month.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL

1. Ms. Stalter wants to be done working with the town immediately. Mr. Carroll has contacted Ms. Ricker, ACO in Dexter and Exeter, and asked her to attend the next selectmen’s meeting so they can meet and possibly agree on a contract. Ms. Stalter told Mr. Carroll that she would help the town until we find a replacement.

B. APPEALS BOARD

C. CEMETERY

1. An updated Municipal Cemetery Deed was acknowledged by the Board.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

E. EDUCATION

1. July 26, 2004 agenda and minutes where acknowledged by the Board.

F. FIRE DEPARTMENT

G. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

H. MEETINGHOUSE

1. The Meetinghouse will continue to be used in the future for funerals, weddings, etc.

2. Mr. Cawley brought in an inventory list of items that belong to the Stetson Union Church that will be taken with the group when they leave the Meetinghouse on September 1, 2004. The Board will review the items and get back to Mr. Cawley if they have any questions/concerns.

I. PARK & RECREATION

J. PLANNING BOARD

1. Mrs. Veronica White sent in a letter asking the Board to appoint her as an Associate Member on the Planning Board. Mr. Carroll wanted to check with MMA regarding her being appointed and her husband being a select person. The Board appointed Mrs. White to the Planning Board pending what MMA told Mr. Carroll.

K. PLUMBING INSPECTOR

L. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

1. The Board will discuss next meeting if the Town should have a fall big trash day; and if we do how should it be done.

M. ROAD COMMISSIONER

1. The Bid went out Monday, August 2, 2004 in The Express regarding the repair and upgrading on Albert’s Pt. A mandatory walk thru has been scheduled for Monday, August 9, 2004; the Board acknowledged.

N. TREASURER

O. WELFARE DIRECTOR

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENCE

V. CORRESPONDENCE was acknowledged by the Board.

VI. TRAINING

Minutes are not verbatim but summarized and recorded by: Dennell K. Ham

Approved by:

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Dated: _____________________