TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
DATE: January 27, 2021
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
I. OPEN MEETING
The meeting was opened by Leslie Merrill leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ROLL CALL
Leslie Merrill, Brenda Clark, Tammy Buswell, and Danielle Withee were present. (Millard Butler was out of State)
B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. Approve January 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Upon motion by Danielle Withee, seconded by Tammy Buswell, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes.
C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Advantage Payroll Warrant # 14
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Tammy Buswell, it was unanimously voted to approve Payroll Warrant #14.
2. Expenditures Warrant # 17
Upon Motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Danielle Withee, it was unanimously voted to approve AP Warrant #17.
Noted that Mr. Gray is charging based on State Rates.
E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Nothing.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.Playground lighting update
Corey Leighton reported that Bethany needed clarity on whether Tammy Buswell or Bethany was to get the information and estimate for next year’s budget.
Bethany will get the numbers.
2 . Potential Zoom Meetings update
Diane reported that the cost of the potential Zoom meetings would be $452.78 for the lap top and a year subscription for zoom.
Upon motion by Leslie Merrill seconded by Brenda Clark, It was unanimously voted to set up for Zoom.
We will run a trial hopefully at the next meeting and then announced to go live.
3. Still looking for a Fire Proof Safe
Tammy Buswell will contact Bruce Brown for Diebold to look at our concerns.
Tammy also mentioned she will contact the Sheriff’s Department requesting extra patrol for the cemetery, and boat launches.
The department suggested always getting plate numbers of the vehicles in question.
III. NEW BUSINESS
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.
B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.
C. CEMETERY Julie Brownie’s report was noted.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.
E. E911 Nothing.
F. EDUCATION Nothing.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Rita Albee was present and nothing to report at this time.
H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Board commended the Levant Fire Department for going above and beyond with concerns of the smells in the Municipal building.
J. MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.
K. PARKS & RECREATION Danielle Withee questioned if the ice rink was going to be put in this year. Corey Leighton stated that it is late in the year and that
there is just not enough time to dedicate for this year. The goal of Parks and Rec is to get the basketball program up and running.
L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.
M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.
O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Joe Gray was present and expressed concerns about call dealing with dead deer in the road.
Joe explained that there is a certificate needed to allow the removal and that he now has that certificate.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDANCE Nothing.
Q. TREASURER Nothing.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.
S. OTHER
Nothing.
IV. TRAINING
Sequil.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rita Albee reported that she has spoken with the individual who was responsible for plowing snow across the roads, and it will not happen again.
V. SELECTMEN COMMENTS
None.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Tammy Buswell, it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. per 405(6)(A) and 405(6)(A)1
Upon motion by Leslie Merrill, seconded by Danielle Withee, it was unanimously voted to enter back into public session at 7:08 p.m.
Consensus of the Board was to take no action per 405(6)(A).
Consensus of the Board was to send a registered letter requesting more information per 405(6)(A)1
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Leslie Merrill, seconded by Danielle Withee, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
________________________________________Millard Butler (not present)
________________________________________Leslie Merrill
________________________________________Brenda Clark
________________________________________Tammy Buswell
________________________________________Danielle Withee
Minutes recorded by:
Diane Lacadie