TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  January 23, 2008

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

George Hockstadter, Gerald Button, Gary Bellefluer, Brenda Clark, Donald Carroll, and a list of Guests (see attached list).

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Amendments:  Change “Agenda” to “Minutes”

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 9th meeting minutes with the above amendments.          

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

            None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

                        1.  Payroll

            Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the Payroll Warrant.

           

                        2.  Expenditures

            Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures warrant with the following conditions:

                        Hold the check to Northeast Emergency Apparatus LLC for $446.00.

                        Hold the check to Plymouth Engineering, Inc. for $602.91 until the problems we are having are checked into.

            Don Carroll would also like a comparison of price for MMA dues over the last 2 years.

 

            After some discussions, it was unanimously voted to transfer $75,000.00 from the undesignated fund to cover the expenses.

 

            Gary Bellefluer also noted that the interest earned on this money year to date on the undesignated account is $25,512.00.  

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSRORS

                        1.         Nate Smith IRA/ Douglas Schmidt – Abatement for $78.05 due to building no longer on site.

            Added Abatement:

                        Mr. Raymond Garthrou:  Homestead Abatement that should have been in effect for 2008.  Amount $187.20.

            Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to grant the above 2 abatements.

It was reported that there were 19 Abatements in 2006

                                                            13 Abatements in 2007

                                                             7 Abatements in 2008 so far.

           

 

II. OLD BUSINESS  

1.                  School Bus Code Enforced  Doubled on agenda – see Committee report (D) – Code Enforcement.

 

2.                  Web Site

Gary informed the board and the public that Mr. Perry and Diane Lacadie have worked together and have the website pretty much up to date.  Still to be worked on are the Planning Board Minutes.

Monday at noon will be the cut off date for the Selectmen’s Agenda, therefore the agenda will be on the Web-site by Tuesday morning prior to the meeting.

 

3.                  Salt / Sand Shed change for electrical will be put underground now.

Mr. Webber completed the work for approximately $700.00 to $800.00 and saved the town some money.

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

1.                  Discussions Democracy & Respect

Gary Bellefluer addressed the public and the Board of Selectmen by stating that this board was chosen by the public as leaders and should act as such.  We (the board) should not be showing disrespect to one and other, “We cannot lead if we cannot show respect for one and other.”

Democracy:

The Board needs to know the laws and the judicial process.  Most of this information can be found on-line, and Gary would be willing to meet with any of the Board members to show them where this information can be found.

 

2.                  Report on Workshop

Both Don Carroll and Gary Bellefluer addressed the public with their concerns.  Concerns at this time were: Snow and Ice account, Town Charges.

Outside light for Salt/Sand shed

            Mr. Trask felt there should be an outside light installed.  The price tag for this light would be approximately $200.00.  Both Gary and Don felt that the board should talk with Plymouth Engineering and look at the original plans before making any decisions.  The Board will set up a meeting and talk with Plymouth Engineering.

 

3.                  Carpet for New Office Remodeling

After some discussion on laminate and other style floorings, it was unanimously decided to go with carpet.          

There were example carpet pieces shown and the quote of $1,316.99 installed.  Donald Carroll recommended buying the carpet and having it installed, but wait until after the wiring and painting was completed.  This item was tabled until the electric, painting and other necessities were completed.

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL

                        1.         All dogs must be registered by January 31st or a late fee of $15.00 will be applied.  A 2nd late fee of $25.00 will be applied after March 1st. Announced.

            B.  APPEALS BOARD  Nothing.

            C. CEMETERY  Nothing.  

            D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

                        1.         Coboro Road – Bus Travis talked with owner no signs of anyone living in either bus or camper both are used for storage.  No tracks in the snow.

 

            E.  E911  Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION

                        1.         Mr. Button will update on school consolidation.

            Both Mr. Button and Betty Bridges feel the consolidation is at a stand still.  The Committee voted to pursue discussions with Glenburn, but Glenburn has decided to go with Orono.  Stetson is looking at consolidating on their own.

            G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE  Nothing.

            H. EMT/RESCUE  Nothing

            I. FIRE DEPARTMENT

                        1.         Test in Bangor for Homeland Home Security.

            Both the Board and public were informed that Gary Bellefluer has passed the first part of the NIMS testing.

                        2.         Traded old brush truck in and was given a bigger one.

            Announced.

            J. MEETINGHOUSE   Nothing.

            K. PARKS & RECREATION

                        1.         Still looking for Volunteers for Stetson Days

            Mr. Button announced that he has had 2 or 3 volunteers to offer their help for Stetson Days, and again informed the public of the sign up sheet located on the table as you entered.  Ideas were suggested such as;  Parade and in need of flat bed trucks, the fire trucks, the Brownie troop and other troops, Central High School for the Band, a float for the Service Troops in Iraq, churches and teams of horses.  Mr. Button thanked everyone for their fabulous ideas.

           

            L. PLANNING BOARD  Nothing.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR  Nothing.

            N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION 

            Tipping fees were discussed and a fee of $45.00 per ton.

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Nothing.  

            P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP  Nothing. 

            Q. TREASURER  Nothing.   

            R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.

            S. OTHER  Nothing.

 

IV. TRAINING  None.

 

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS  None.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS  None.

 

VII.              EXECUTIVE SESSION  None.

 

 

VIII.             ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

 

 

 

_______________________________George Hockstadter

 

_______________________________Gerald Button

 

_______________________________Gary Bellefluer

 

_______________________________Donald Carroll

 

_______________________________Brenda Clark

 

Minutes are recorded by Diane Lacadie

The meetings are also tape recorded