TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES

12/07/05 @ 6:00PM

 

 I. OPEN MEETING

 

            A. OPEN SESSION

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

                Ham.  Guests:  None

            C. MINUTES OF THE MEETING 11/16/05 were viewed and signed by the Board.

            D. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

1.  The Board acknowledged and signed two administrative abatements for Mr. Boudreau and Mr. Washburn.

2.  Mr. Carroll and Mrs. Thompson went out and visited/inspected three properties on Monday 12/5/05 (Mr. Arena, Mr. Poole and Mr. Bouchard), the Board acknowledged.

3.  The Board acknowledged a letter sent to Mr. Stupak and Mrs. Trussell; and a letter received and sent to Mr. Maher regarding property valuation.

            E. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

            F. EXPENDITURES WARRANT invoices were viewed and approved by the Board.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     The valuation for town buildings has been increased with MMA.  The Meetinghouse was increased to $375,000 from $289,000; and the Fire Station/Library Complex was increased to $425,000 from $386,000.

B.     The MMA insurance meeting on 12/6/05 had a good turnout.  The committee members had a lot of questions that were answered.  The town will add the extra insurance for all the Fire Department members, the Board acknowledged.

C.    The Social Services Donation Contribution was acknowledged by the Board and it is as follows:

D.                                              a.  $100.00    Red Cross

b.  $100.00    Eastern Agency of Ageing

c.  $100.00     Community Healthy and Counseling

d.  $150.00    Penquis Cap

e.  $850.00    Stetson Food cupboard

f.   $200.00     United Cerebral Policy

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Eastern Maine Development Corporation sent a letter informing the board of a meeting 12/12/05 regarding the Eastern Maine Brownfield Assessment Grant, the Board agreed at this time the town doesn’t have any problem with this issue.

 

B.     MMA sent a letter informing the town that one of our boilers is now exempt from inspection (the Fire Station/Library Complex), the Board acknowledged.

C.    2006 Penobscot County Budget was received and acknowledged by the Board.  Mr. Carroll reported that the mil rate went down a little and the valuation went up.

D.    Mr. Arena has spoken with Mr. Carroll regarding the high school community service request.  Mr. Carroll has the papers from Mr. Arena identifying the program and also knows that the school has insurance for this program.  The Board thought of several options that could be considered (helping with assessment, paint, rake, dust, file, preparing of the Newsletter) to report to Mr. Arena.

E.     Mr. Carroll reported that the monthly reports all seem to be in good condition, the only account below half is the Fire Department and it’s because they are waiting for reimbursement on grant money, the Board acknowledged.

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

            A. ANIMAL CONTROL

            B. APPEALS BOARD

1.  The Flewelling case has been scheduled to go before the Planning Board before a final decision can be made from the Appeals Board, the Board acknowledged.

            C. CEMETERY

            D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/PLUMBING INSPECTOR

1.  Mr. Gould continues to work on the Marcello case and the Tibbetts case, he has a call into the lawyer’s office, the Board acknowledged.

            E.  EDUCATION

1.  November 28, 2005 agenda and minutes were acknowledged by the Board.

            F.  FIRE DEPARTMENT

1.  The Board discussed a radiology report that was done on one of the fire department members detailing his condition.  The Board wants to have Mr. Tracy available to discuss the options before making a final decision about his involvement with the fire department.

            G.  HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1.  Minutes from the November 3, 2005 meeting were acknowledged by the Board.

            H.  MEETINGHOUSE

1.  Mr. Carroll has spoken to Mr. Martin at Webber Energy and he is going to refer someone who in knowledgeable about humidity and mold problems to contact the town and discuss further options the town could consider.

I.    PARK & RECREATION

            J.   PLANNING BOARD

1.  Meeting scheduled for Thursday, 12/08/05 was acknowledged by the Board.

            K. LIBRARY

            L. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

1.  MRRA reimbursement was acknowledged by the Board.

2.  MRC reimbursement was acknowledged by the Board.

            M. ROAD COMMISSIONER

1.  911 signs were ordered for several signs.  Mr. Hipsky has spoken to Fastenal Company regarding an option to consider that it would be more of a challenge to steal the sign.  The Fastenal Company suggested using a special bolt that can only be put in and out with a special tool; a box of 100 bolts can be purchased for approximately $100.00.  The Board agreed this would be a good idea; Mr. Hipsky will order the bolts and tool.

2.  Mr. Carroll will check on the Capital Improvement Account and there is money to pay for the work that Mr. Paradis is going to do on the Brown Road and Albert Point. 

N. TREASURER

            O. WELFARE DIRECTOR

            P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP.

            Q. OTHER

 

V. CORRESPONDENCE

VI. TRAINING

 

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

Approved by:            

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