TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  February 25, 2009

 

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Gerald Button, Brenda Clark, and Lois Hawes were present.  Donald Carroll was absent.

 

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve February 11, 2009 Meeting Minutes

              Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 11, 2009 Minutes as written.

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

             None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

           

1.      Payroll Warrant

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

 

2.      Expenditures

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures Warrant.

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS       

            Nothing.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

1.                  Dan Higgins

Mr. Higgins was present and stated that it is always a pleasure to be in Stetson and presented the Board with what he stated is hypothetical information regarding the upcoming school budget.  (See attached information sheet that was handed out to the  board as a part of these minutes).  Mr. Higgins explained and informed the Board that he will give them the final figures for the Town Budget as soon as he gets the final figures from the State.  Mr. Higgins reported that  the enrollment in Stetson in stable, and also reported that the school is looking at one infrastructure project, the middle school roof needs to be replaced and that there is $190,000.00 built into the present proposed budget for this project.

 

2.                  LPC Update              Tabled until Don Carroll is present.

 

3.                  War Memorial Committee Member interest

Mr. Button stated that he would like to be a member of this committee and would also type something up for the next news letter addressing this issue.

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

1.                  Set up Budget Committee Workshop

By unanimous decision, the Board agreed to start the next several Selectmen’s meeting at 5:30 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m.  From 5:30 to 6:00 the board will go over the upcoming budget.  Regular meeting to start at 6:00 p.m.

 

2.                  Update on the work the inmates are doing

The inmates work program moved all emergency supplies up to the meeting house, and organized the upstairs.  They also completed the painting at the meeting house, and built a ramp at the entrance of the Town Office.

 

3.                  Cut off dates for Agenda    -  Tabled until Don Carroll is present.

 

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

            Announced.

 

            C.  CEMETERY        - Nothing.                   

            D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

            A recommended budget for CEO was mentioned due to the fact that there will be no more available free training from the State.    

            E.  E911           - Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION       Nothing.

            G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

            See New Business; item #2.       

            H.  EMT/RESCUE   Nothing.

I.  FIRE DEPARTMENT       Nothing.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           Nothing.

K.  PARKS & RECREATION 

            1.         Steve Ferris will discuss Parks & Rec.

Steve Ferris was present, and reported to the Board that he has been trying to do what he can with the Recreation Program, but he has had little, if no help.    He is hoping for an Easter Event and also noted that the will be a Sports Meeting on March 5, 2009.  Steve also reported that someone is donating lumber for an Equipment shed and that the playing field needs to be leveled out.  Lois asked that Mr. Ferris be careful with “donated”, also of times those projects do not get completed.   Ferris reported that the concessions stand and 50/50 raffle made a total of $180.00 last year during 6 soccer games.

Lois Hawes also recommended that Mr. Ferris get a list of parents of the younger grades to ask for help.

 

L.  PLANNING BOARD

Mr. Button will put something in the next News Letter, “Stetson is looking for Planning Board Members”.

             

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR         Nothing.          

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         Nothing.                   

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER

                        1.         Update on meeting for Fema Grant for ice storm damage

            Mr. Bigger was not present.

 

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      Nothing.

            Q. TREASURER       

            Diane reported on the upcoming foreclosures.

R.    WELFARE DIRECTOR                       

Diane reported that the General Assistance program has been surprisingly quiet.

            S.  OTHER    Nothing.

 

IV.               TRAINING

Nothing.

 

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Mr. Leighton questioned if the removal of the snow banks was included in the present contract price, or the town paid extra for the removal of built up snow banks?  The board responded that the snow banks are included in the contract price.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS

None.

 

VII.             EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

VIII.            ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon motion by Lois Hawes , 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