TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES

1/18/06 @ 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 1/04/06 were viewed and signed by the Board.

            D. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

1.   Five abatement requests where acknowledged and signed by the Board they included:

 A.   Perry, Jeffrey                  Map 7 Lot 19.02

 B.  Maher, Thomas              Map 6 Lot 10

 C.  Arena, Domenick           Map 10 Lot 5.02

 D.  Lyford, Robert                 Map 8 Lot 9B

 E.  Withee, Danny                Map 11 Lot 13A

            E. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

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

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

 

A.     The Town Office Building Committee Minutes for the 1/17/06 meeting were acknowledged by the Board.  The Board agreed that they need to renovate the current town office for a temporary fix; get an estimate to repair the roof and think of options for the food cupboard.

B.     MMA sent a reminder regarding the safety hazards that need to be addressed.  Mr. Carroll will talk to Mr. Tracy regarding the fire extinguishers inspections; and he will get the emergency light fixed at the Town Office.

C.     Mr. Hipsky had information from MMA regarding preparing a lease for the Food Cupboard; the Board agreed that this type of lease would be satisfactory.  Mrs.  Ham will prepare the lease for the Board to review.  Mr. Carroll will contact MMA and ask what the Food Cupboard needs for insurance.

D.     The Newsletter deadline was 1/17/06; Mr. Hipsky asked if we could try to put something in their regarding the Town of Corinna not issuing plates or finishing Motor Vehicle transactions for Stetson residents.

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     2006 Project Canopy Assistance Grants were acknowledged by the Board.

B.     CMP Distribution System was acknowledged by the Board.

C.     The State Treasurer determined the rate of interest that shall apply to taxes that become delinquent during taxable 2006 be 11 percent, the Board acknowledged.

 

 

D.     2006 MMA Workers Compensation Fund Renewal was acknowledged by the Board.

E.      Concealed Firearm Permit was acknowledged by the Board.

F.      EMDC – Efficient Delivery of Regional Services Grant Program was acknowledged by the Board.

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

            A. ANIMAL CONTROL

1.  The Rabies Clinic on Saturday, 1/14/06 went well, the Board acknowledged.

2.  Newport District Court sent $450 for fines of Dogs at Large, the Board acknowledged.

            B. APPEALS BOARD

1.  The Appeals Board and the Planning Board had a workshop on 1/10/06, the Board acknowledged.

            C. CEMETERY

            D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/PLUMBING INSPECTOR

            E.  EDUCATION

1.  Mr. Ney called with the 2006-2007 school budget figures; the amount will be $480,198 up $34,125 from last year, the Board acknowledged.  The 2007-2008 budget amount will be $513,249.

            F.  FIRE DEPARTMENT

            G.  HISTORICAL SOCIETY

            H.  MEETINGHOUSE

1.  The Board had a meeting on 1/9/06, the Board acknowledged.  Mr. Carroll and Mr. Hipsky attended the meeting and had a representative for the Humidex to give a demonstration.

2.  The Board was in favor of adding a $200 deposit which will be refunded if all conditions are met regarding the use of the Meetinghouse.  The Board wants the Trustees to be aware of this condition and in favor before being effective.

I.    PARK & RECREATION

            J.   PLANNING BOARD

            K. LIBRARY

            L. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

1.  The 1st Quarter 2006 tipping fee from PERC was acknowledged.

2.  MRRA sent a reimbursement in the amount of $130.30, the Board acknowledged.

3.  The new Electronics Recycling Law went into effect 1/18/06.  Mr. Carroll will contact other surrounding towns and ask how they are handling the collection/recycling of televisions and computer monitors.

 

 

 

            M. ROAD COMMISSIONER

1.  Mr. Hipsky attended at PVCOG meeting and they discussed the building of Sand/Salt Sheds.  PVCOG offered to invite Pete Coughlin to the next meeting to discuss the options/costs of building a sand/salt shed.  Mr. Hipsky stated that he is planning to invite Mr. Webber to this meeting, the Board acknowledged.

2.  Mr. Carroll and Mr. Hipsky received several complaints regarding the condition of the back roads.  The Blaisdell Road was a big issue; the home owners on the road saw a couple of residents who were mudding and rutting the road.  Mr. Carroll contacted the State Police and reported the road conditions and who did this damage.  Mr. Merrill repaired the damage and submitted a bill for $103.92 that needs to be paid by the residents who did this damage.  The other road that needed immediate repair is the Coboro Road.  The Board agreed to have Mr. Webber repair the road; bring in a couple loads of gravel and grade it, the next day when the weather should be warmer.   Mr. Merrill doesn’t have his equipment running or operating during the winter months to haul gravel for the town roads.

N. TREASURER

1.  The undesignated account has around $300,000 at this time, but will probably need to transfer money to checking to cover for the next couple of warrants, the Board acknowledged.

            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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