TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date: February 11, 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 January 14, 2009 Meeting
Minutes
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gerald
Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the January 14, 2009 Minutes.
C. QUIT
CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
Note:
There were 2 payroll warrants and 3 expenditure warrants because of
previously cancelled meeting.
1. Payroll Warrant
1/27/2009 Payroll warrant:
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by
Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the 1/27/2009 Payroll Warrant.
2/10/2009 Payroll warrant:
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the 2/10/2009 Payroll
Warrant.
2.
Expenditures
1/27/2009 Expenditure warrant:
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by
Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the 1/27/2009 Expenditure
Warrant.
2/3/2009 BMV and Foreclosure postage Warrant:
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded
by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the 2/3/2009
Expenditure Warrant.
2/10/2009 Expenditure warrant:
Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded
by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve the 2/10/2009 Expenditure
Warrant.
E.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Nothing.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.
Presentation of
the American Flag brought home from Iraq.
Both Mark and Debra Urghart were
present and presented an American Flag and Plaque to the Town of Stetson. This actual flag had flown in 10.2 combat
hours with three different crews from Quate to Bagdad. Admiral Dale Browning was also present, and
Jake Russell (another pilot) was honorably mentioned but could not attend the
meeting. The Urquhart’s and Mr. Brownie
received a standing ovation from the crowd that was in attendance and thanked
for their service to our Country. Brenda
Clark also reported that Charles Leighton had made the wooden boxes to put the
flags in to both protect and preserve them.
Additional Old Business:
·
Prisoners work
fare scheduled to be here on the 23rd of February for the week, and
if we have enough work for the crew. The
Board recommended painting the stair cases at both the meeting house and the
Town office. They could also paint the
bathroom walls at both the office and the fire station. One day could be scheduled for cleaning the
upstairs at the town office.
·
War Memorial Committee: The office has not received any phone calls
dealing with interest in this committee.
Gary announced that a check for $1,350.00 will soon be released for both
this project and also a check in the same amount to the Historical
Society. Gary also reported that there
are raffle tickets available for an earring/necklace set appraised for approximately
$1,500.00. The tickets are $5.00 a piece
and are presently available.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1.
LPC Update.
Don Carroll (being a member of the
Legislative Policy Committee) reported the concerns of the proposed Excise Tax
Bill and how it will affect the Town’s Budget.
Mr. Carroll will write something for the next News Letter explaining if
the proposed bill passes to lower excise tax amounts, it will only increase the
Mill Rate to make up for those lost revenues.
2.
New Door for
Town Office
Mr. Frappier will look at the door and
get back to the board with what is needed and a cost.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL
1. A reminder to anyone who has not
registered their dog for 2009 a $15.00 late fee will be applied if not paid by
April 1st a $25.00 late fee will apply.
Announced.
B. APPEALS BOARD
1. Looking for a member if anyone is
interested
Marlene Webber had expressed interest, but
was never appointed. Consensus was to
see if she is still interested and proceed from there.
C. CEMETERY
Nothing.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.
E. E911 Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
1. Dan Higgins will be here on February 25th
for update on School Consolidation
Announced.
G.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing.
H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT Nothing.
J. MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.
K. PARKS & RECREATION
The Board requested Mr. Ferris be
contacted for an update on the Parks and Recreation Program.
L. PLANNING BOARD
Meeting announced for February 12, 2009
to review the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.
M.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
A letter received from Jessica Verrill
was noted and the Board stated that Miss Verrill has some good ideas, and her
letter should be followed up on. Also
noted was the inspection of the Landfill and the paper work to be filled out. Mr. Carroll will handle the paper work and
check the status of the inspection.
O.
ROAD COMMISSIONER
John Bigger was present and gave the
Board a copy of the Fema Grant application dealing with last month’s ice
storm. The state is holding a meeting on
this issue and Mr. Bigger will attend that meeting and report back to the Board
of Selectmen.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP Nothing.
Q.
TREASURER
Diane Lacadie reported that Foreclosure
Notices have been sent and the date of the automatic Foreclosures is March 5,
2009. The Board was also informed that
employee evaluations have been completed and their concerns were
addressed. Also noted that consideration
should be given to setting up budget hearings in the near future.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR
Nothing.
S. OTHER Nothing.
IV.
TRAINING
Reported that both Kathy and Diane had attended the 2
day training in Bangor for the Moses Program.
V.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
VI.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
None.
VII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gerald
Button, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.
____________________________________Gary Bellefleur
____________________________________Gerald Button
____________________________________Donald Carroll
____________________________________Brenda Clark
____________________________________Lois Hawes
Minutes recorded by;
Diane Lacadie