TOWN OF
STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MEETING AGENDA
Date: January 9,
2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MR. BABCOCKS JUNK YARD PRIOR TO THE SELECTMEN’S
MEETING.
Hearing no comments or concerns from
the public, upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was
unanimously voted to Grant Mr. Babcock’s Junk Yard Permit.
I. OPEN
MEETING
A. ROLL CALL
George Hockstadter, Gerald Button, Gary Bellefluer, Brenda Clark,
and Donald Carroll.
Guests: See sign in
sheet.
B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. December 26,
2007
Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded
by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 – 0 to accept the December 26, 2007
minutes. Donald Carroll abstained
because he was not at the 12-26-2007 meeting.
C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
NONE.
D.
WARRANT
1.
Payroll
Upon motion by Donald Carroll, seconded
by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously voted to approve the Payroll
Warrant. Voted 5 –
0.
2. Expenditures
Upon motion by Gary Bellefluer, seconded
by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures
Warrant. Voted 5 –
0.
E. BOARD OF ASSESSRORS
Nothing.
II. OLD
BUSINESS
A. Bids for Fire
Truck
There were 2 bids provided and opened
during the meeting:
1.
$200.00
2.
$1,110.00
Richard Webber
Upon motion by, seconded by, it was unanimously voted to award the bid
for the old tanker to Richard Webber for $1,110.00. Voted 5 –
0.
B.
Transferring
Funds
After some discussion, the board decided to transfer some money into the
checking account to cover the Expense Warrants.
Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gerald Button, it was
unanimously voted to transfer $25,000.00 from the undesignated fund to the
checking account. Voted 5 –
0.
III. NEW
BUSINESS
A.
June
10, 2008 State and Municipal Election
(Referendum questions if any and Nomination Paper Availability)
Nomination papers will be made
available for the Municipal Election on March 17, 2008 and the Filing Deadline
for the Nomination papers will be April 25, 2008.
Nomination papers will be
available for the following Elected Officials:
One Selectmen, Assessor, and
Overseer of the Poor.
George Hockstadter’s position – 3 –year term.
One School Director of M.S.A.D.
#64
Brian Boggs position – 3- year term.
Road
Commisioner
John Bigger’s position - 1 –
year term.
III. COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Pleas note that the “Historical Society” Committee Report has been
removed per request of Charles Leighton.
(Correction Janet).
A. ANIMAL CONTROL -
Nothing.
B. APPEALS BOARD -
Nothing.
C. CEMETERY -
Nothing.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
-
Nothing.
E. E911 -
Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
Update on Scholl Consolidation.
Mr. Button reported that approximately
20 residents attended the meeting with Glenburn to discuss who would be the best
fit for Stetson to consolidate with.
Residents will vote on the referendum next year. The next deadline to be met is February
1st. Betty Bridges noted
that Stetson’s property owner’s tax bills are sure to increase. Don Carroll also noted that the
legislative body in Augusta is also not in favor of the consolidation as it
stands at this time either.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE -
Nothing.
H. EMT/RESCUE -
Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Fire chief Kim Tracy was present and
informed the Board of Selectmen that Federal Guidelines are requiring that
someone from the Board become N.I.M.S. (National Incident Management System)
certified. There will be a
mandatory 16 hour on line class, and a week-end class to attend at a later
date. This is a necessary
requirement if the Town of Stetson is going to receive any more federal
funds.
Gary Bellefluer volunteered to do this.
J. MEETINGHOUSE -
Nothing.
K. PARKS & RECREATION - LOOKING FOR
VOLUNTEERS
Stetson Days Proposed Dates:
August 16, 2008
August 23, 2008 RAIN
DATE
Mr. Button requested volunteers and
explained that there was a sign up sheet on the entry table for those that were
interested in helping. Kim Tracy
and the fire department will volunteer to cook.
L. PLANNING BOARD -
Nothing.
M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR
-
Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION - Nothing.
O. ROAD COMMISSIONER
-
John Bigger announced the roads have
been posted, the only dirt roads OK at this time is Burleigh and the part of Mt.
Pleasant that was fixed. He also
stated. “ The road account is not over drafted at this time, but who knows, it
may happen.” He reported that the
status of the bridge being completed is at least 3 months
away.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP
-
Nothing.
Q. TREASURER - Nothing.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR
Don Carroll asked how the General Assistance budget stands because of all
the horror stories we are all hearing across the State of the amount of
assistance that is being requested this year.
General Assistance Administrator Diane Lacadie in formed the Board that
the Town of Stetson will definitely be over drafted on the General Assistance
Budget of $2,500.00. She also
stated that 95% of the assistance requested and issued if
fuel.
S. OTHER
IV. TRAINING
Diane will be attending a Town Meeting and Elections workshop on February
11, 2008.
V.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Melodie Bellefluer reported that someone is living in a School Bus on the
Coboro Road and she believed that the School Bus has a wood stove in it. George informed her that he will send
our Code Enforce ment Officer out to check out the
situation.
Charles Leighton questioned the amount of money the town is paying to
keep the web-site updated. The
answer being $50.00 per-month. All
agreed that everyone needs to get on the same page in keeping the web-site up to
date and George will speak with Mr. Perry.
Mr. Leighton also questioned why the News Letters are getting out so
late.
Both Mr. Carroll and Mrs. Clark attested that the news letter had sat in
the town office for 2 weeks and that the turn – a – round needs to be
quicker. Mr. Leighton also
stated that the board should look into putting wood or some sort of material
over the cement in the new town office before investing into any
carpet.
VI.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
Gary Bellefluer informed the public that the top-coat at the Salt and
Sand Shed has already been completed, so they are no longer concerned with
moving the material in the spring to complete the top-
coat.
Donald Carroll requested another Selectmen’s meeting (Workshop) like
before to go over the accounts and see where the Town stands with the present
budget and expenses.
This meeting will take place on Monday January 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at
the Town Office. THIS DATE WAS
CHANGED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 BECAUSE MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008 IS A
HOLIDAY.
George Hockstadter reported that the Salt and Sand is in and mixed. The electrical is not yet complete, and
the door is being put in. Mr.
Hockstadter also questioned any interest from the public or the board of
rejoining the Penobscot Council Valley of Governments, approximate cost of
$914.00. Mr. Hockstadter
recommended not to rejoin, Mr. Carroll agreed, and it was the consensus of the
board not to rejoin.
VII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Donald Carroll, it was
unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
_____________________________George
Hockstadter
_____________________________Gerald
Button
_____________________________Gary
Bellefluer
_____________________________Donald
Carroll
_____________________________Brenda
Clark
Minutes are recorded by Diane
Lacadie,
And are also tape recorded and
available at the Town Office during regular office
hours.