TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  January 14, 2009

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Gerald Button, Donald Carroll, Brenda Clark, and Lois Hawes.

 

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve December 23, 2008 Meeting Minutes

             Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 2 to approve the December 23, 2008 minutes.  Gerald and Brenda abstained because they were not present at the December 23, 2008 meeting.

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

             None.

 

 

            D.  WARRANT

                        1.  Payroll Warrant

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the Payroll Warrants.

 

2.      Expenditures

Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by Gary Bellefleur, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures Warrant.

 

Chairperson Gary Bellefleur also informed the Board member that he had received a request from the Stetson Fire Chief, Kim Tracy requesting the funds from the FD donations acct to purchase a projector and a laptop. 

Because this request came after the Warrant cut off and was needed before the next regular warrant would be processed:

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve this check being issued in  a public meeting, but to be signed at a later date.

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

                        1.         Danielle to update on Mr. Hewitt’s assessment

            Danielle was present and presented 3 Abatements totaling $746.79, and presented 2 Supplementals totaling $1853.55.  Danielle also informed the Board that March 1, 2009 is the cut-off date for Abatement requests.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

            None.

           

III. NEW BUSINESS

1.                  Possibly put sand pile at little park across street from town office due to snowmobile trail being blocked.

Don Carroll stated that he does not see a need to move the sand pile another 10 feet to accommodate the snowmobilers when they can simply go around the pile where it presently is.  Richard Webber stated moving the pile to another location is limited because other areas are squashy and would make plowing difficult.  Gary Bellefleur felt the pile could safely be moved back 6 to 8 feet to accommodate all.  It was also noted by all that a lot of sand has been stolen and used in areas that it should not have been.

Alan Brown was present on behalf of the Snowmobile Club and the person that requested the pile be moved.  Mr. Brown questioned the well that is also in this area, and that it will be contaminated.  Webber responded by saying that the well is an abandoned well and should be capped off anyway.  Consensus of the Board was to leave the sand pile where it presently is and to move once the pile has been depleted.  At that time the board will set designated days and times to allow the residents to get sand, with the Board volunteering their time for supervision.

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL       Nothing.                   

            B.  APPEALS BOARD 

                        1.         Looking for a member if any one is interested

                         Marlene Webber is interested in the position.

            C.  CEMETERY                     Nothing.

            D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

1.         Travis will be in a class in Orono on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 for Legal Issue Training

             Announced.

            E.  E911         Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION      

                        1.         Dan Higgins will be at the January 28th meeting to explain and answer questions to the School Consolidation Process at this time.

            Announced.  Don Carroll also informed the Board that Stetson is on the State’s Exempt List because we do not have any partners.

            G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE     Nothing.       

            H. EMT/RESCUE   Nothing.

I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT      Nothing.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           The meeting House floors have been painted by the Sherriff’s Department’s Work Crew.  They also fixed the moldings, painted the restrooms and painted the entrance of the main office.  All of which looks great.  Lois will bring in the entry carpet from the meeting house to the Town office.

K. PARKS & RECREATION           Board was disappointed in the lack of activities being planned by the Parks & Rec. Department.

L.  PLANNING BOARD 

            1.         Looking for planning board alt.

Announced.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR       Nothing.           

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         Nothing.                   

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER           Nothing.

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      It was noted that the Board had received a letter from the State regarding the 10 feet of the Salt and Sand Shed that was not approved and the both have agreed to deduct the 10 feet.

            Q. TREASURER       

            Diane Lacadie reported to the Board the mid (1/2) year Expense/Revenue Summary Report.  This report is very close to the 50% midyear status on most accounts, both on the Revenue side and the Expense side.  The only concerns noted were road accounts.

            Diane also updated the Board on the potential foreclosures for the 2007 tax year. At this time a possibility of 18 properties.

            Diane also discussed with the Board the upcoming evaluations of the office staff.

 

R.    WELFARE DIRECTOR                        Nothing.

 

S.     OTHER   

Don Carroll questioned the Board of the wants and needs of the Town concerning the Work Crew of the Penobscot County Sherriff’s Department.  The prisoners are presently scheduled in the Town of Stetson for February 23rd – 27th.  Don requested ideas from the board of what they would like to see done during that week.  Lois suggested painting the stairs at the Meeting House and the Town office, painting the bathrooms, and possibly some work at the Fire Department.  Don Carroll also suggested one day to be designated for upstairs at the Town Office when both he and Diane could be present.  Don also noted that he will not be in Town 2 of the above days and other Selectmen may have to be available for supervision. 

Don also noted that the prisoners are also scheduled in Town for May (to help with cemeteries), August (to help with roads), and October (to use at the Town discretion).

 

 

IV.               TRAINING            

Nothing.

 

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS 

 Marlene Webber questioned when Bellefleur Variety would open and also questioned Brenda Clark about the flag from Iraq and thought that it would be nice to have the 2 young gentlemen to present the flag at a Selectmen’s meeting.  Don Carroll will check the price of a wooden flag case to protect the flag.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Lois Hawes stated her concerns of Cathy not having sitters for her children and allowing them to be in the office during those times.  Lois requested that Cathy have a backup plan.  The Board has already voted that no-one is to be behind the counter if not authorized.

Brenda Clark noted that she is receiving citizen complaints about Cathy telling people of their Christmas gifts (hunting/fishing licenses).  Brenda also stated that the office is a place of Business.

Don Carroll stated that when he is in the office, Cathy is never doing anything. 

 

VII.             EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

VIII.            ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

_______________________________Gary Bellefleur

 

_______________________________Gerald Button

 

_______________________________Donald Carroll

 

_______________________________Brenda Clark

 

_______________________________Lois Hawes

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by;

Diane Lacadie