TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  January 13, 2010

 

 

 

 

I.      OPEN MEETING

The meeting was opened by Gary Bellefleur leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

A.   ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Brenda Clark and Lois Hawes were present.  Donald Carroll and Terry White were absent

 

B.  MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2009

             Tabled.

 

B.   QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

None.

             

            D.  WARRANT

           

1.    Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant   # 33 & # 34

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant # 33.

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant # 34.

 

2.    Expenditures – Approve warrant  #35

Upon motion by Gary Bellefleur, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant # 35 with the exception of holding the Sullivan Waste check to verify proper amounts to be paid.

Lois Hawes also requested that the “Pet Motel” be contacted and asked for contract prices in comparison with the Bangor Humane Society.

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

                        1.         Mr. Shawley Abatement request  

                        Assessing Agent Danielle Smith submitted a written recommendation to the Board dealing with the Shawley Abatement. (see attached).  Gary Bellefleur was also present at the Shawley property during the inspection and concluded with the opinion of Danielle Smith.

            Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to accept the opinion of Danielle Smith and grant the abatement of $18,600.00 in real estate value, and $254.82 in monetary value.

                       

 

II.    OLD BUSINESS

None.

 

III.   NEW BUSINESS

 

1.    Danielle Smith for CEO Position

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gary Bellefleur, it was voted 3 to 0 to table this discussion until the presence of a full board, and to consider a possible Executive Session.

 

2.    To see if Town will sand Food Cupboard Driveway

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gary Bellefleur, it was voted 3 to 0 to sand the Food Cupboard as it is used by Stetson residents and a savings to the town concerning the General Assistance Program.

 

IV.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL       Nothing.       

B.  APPEALS BOARD        Nothing.

C.   CEMETERY       

1.         Update of Sexton

Tabled per the Update is being presented by Don Carroll and he was not present.

 

D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER   Nothing.       

            E.  E911          Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION       Nothing.

            G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE    Nothing.                   

            H.  EMT/RESCUE                Nothing.

I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           Lois will set Mouse traps to deter the rodent problem.

K.  PARKS & RECREATION

            1.         Steve Ferris to give update on Rec. Dept.

              Tabled per Steve Ferris was notified and not present.

L.  PLANNING BOARD        Nothing.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR         Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         Nothing.       

 

             

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER

            Both Lois Hawes and Brenda Clark (bus drivers for Stetson school students) concurred that the roads are plowed and maintained well, but requested that the road crew start earlier in the morning when the conditions are icy and slippery.  “This morning was very difficult traveling conditions and felt the sanding should have been done before the early commuters as opposed to after.”

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      Nothing.

            Q. TREASURER      Diane  passed out the mid year reports and stated would be available for any questions.

R.   WELFARE DIRECTOR                        Nothing.       

S.   MEMORIAL COMMITTEE       

Marlene Webber stated that she is upset about the snowmobiles riding over the area of the Memorial Sign.  If it continues, the bulbs that were planted will not survive the Winter.  She requested that “Keep Off” sign be placed to deter the traffic of that area.

 

 

T.    OTHER   

Nothing.

 

 

V.           TRAINING

 Nothing.

 

 

VI.          PUBLIC COMMENTS    

Stetson resident Carl Ripley of the Dill Road was present and stated how well the roads are being maintained this winter.  Mr. Ripley requested a Selectperson meet him at the Salt and Sand shed at their earliest convenience because the Dill Road was in dyer need of sand.  Although it is a Private Road, there are 5 Stetson residents on this road and Mr. Ripley will apply the sand to the Road.

Lois Hawes will meeting Mr. Ripley at the Salt and Sand Shed on January 14, 2010 at 9 am.

 

 

VII.         SELECTMEN COMMENTS

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

IX.          ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________________Gary Bellefleur

 

____________________________________Donald Carroll

 

____________________________________Brenda Clark

 

____________________________________Lois Hawes

 

____________________________________Terry White

 

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by

Diane Lacadie