TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  February 27, 2008

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

George Hockstadter, Gerald Button, Gary Bellefluer, Donald Carroll, and a list of guest.  Brenda Clark was absent due to illness.

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

            Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 13, 2008 Selectmen’s Minutes meeting.

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

            None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

                        1.  Payroll

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

 

                        2.  Expenditures

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

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSRORS

            Nothing.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

            1.         Discuss sand / salt

            George Hockstadter reported that the sand has been ordered and delivered.  It was noted that there was only 600 yards ordered as opposed to 900 yards because of the price change.  The price was now $15.00 per yard as opposed to $9.50 per yard, (that is why only 600 yards instead of 900 yards).       

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

1.                  Discuss remodeling of Town Office

There was discussion of the second wall being put up in the New Town Office part.  Don Carroll was totally against the second wall.  This item was to be tabled until the next Selectmen’s meeting so that Board members could stop in and see the proposed plans and then this item to be brought back to the next meeting.

 

2.                  Discuss paying Mr. Trask completely off

The Bond Bank will be retaining 5% ($12,000.00).  The check due to Mr. Trask  will be released to Mr. Trask when the money is received from the bank.  It was also noted that a detailed list should be developed listing the items that are to be completed in the Spring, groundwork, grass, etc.  The hole  in the door has already been repaired.

 

3.                  Set up date for Budget workshop

The Budget workshop is set for Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the meeting house.

 

4.                  Discuss when to put out bids for lawn maintenance

           There was discussion on the possibility of extending contracts that are in place presently.  Melodie Bellefluer felt that all should go out to bid, and Marlene Webber questioned if your happy with what you have now, why change it, “If it is not broke, why fix it?”  Terry Moore, both complimented and thanked Mr. Webber for a job well done.  Gary Bellefluer questions why there is an argument every year about contracts.  Gary feels that all major contracts should be at least a 3 year term.  Don Carroll stated that he felt the extension of contracts works well and that Mr. Webber has done an outstanding job on the roads, as Mr. Sullivan has on the rubbish.  Richard Webber will be negotiated with to extend the contract for the roads, and Jerry Sullivan will be contacted to do the same for the rubbish contract.  The bids for Lawn care will be put out sometime during the month of March.

ADDED 5.     Set date for Town Meeting.

            It was unanimously decided that the Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL

                        1.         Dogs must be registered by March 31st or the late fee goes up to $25.00. 

            Announced.

            B.  APPEALS BOARD        Nothing.       

            C. CEMETERY

                        1.         Discuss when to put bids out for cemetery maintenance

            Sometime in March.

            D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER      Nothing.       

            E.  E911         Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION

                        1.         Update for school consolidation

            Don Carroll stated that Glenburn is still in the mix and that Orono has not yet made a decision.   Betty Bridges stated that the next meeting will be March 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

            G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

            Discussion on the importance of having an Emergency Operation Plan and Center.  Betty Bridges  and Don Carroll had previously worked on this committee before and suggested to start with the previous plan and tweak it.    Fire Chief Kim Tracy voiced the importance of this plan because the plug for funding from the state has been pulled until  this Emergency Plan is complete.  Don Carroll suggested that Kim call Michelle, Mr. Carroll was involved with the original plan with Fema and the Orono Hazmat Team.

            H. EMT/RESCUE       Nothing.

            I. FIRE DEPARTMENT

            Gary gave Kim Tracy a framed picture of the New Fire Truck for the Fire Station and also gave one to the Board of Selectmen to hang in the office.  Gary has also completed the first segment of becoming compliant for NIMS.

            J. MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.    

            K. PARKS & RECREATION

                        1.         Still looking for volunteers for Stetson Days

                        Announced that we are still in need of many volunteers to help.

                        2.         Committee formed for Stetson Days

                        Mr. Button announced that he had a meeting with Patty (from the office) to come up with some ideas and a list of phone calls to search for items, help, and donations.  This announcement brought much discussion about:  Gary stated that Patti is not a resident of Stetson, and is a paid town employee and should not be working on Stetson days on Town paid time.  Betty Bridges felt requests and responses should be done in writing only.  Terry Moore questions the interpretation of the law when excepting and spending donations of any kind, the money must show coming in and going out.    Don Carroll stated that he always believed that if you “Don’t know about it, then it doesn’t exist”.  Mr. Button was very upset and confused on all the negative responses and attitude from the public.  Diane explained to Mr. Button that he may accept donations, as long as the money is brought into the office, put in the correct account, and a Town check is issued out of that account to send payment.  Melodie Bellefluer stated that a Town employee cannot volunteer their time on Town time, and volunteers are not paid, that is why they are called volunteers.

 

            L. PLANNING BOARD         Nothing. 

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR           Nothing.       

            N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION           Nothing.

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER            Nothing.

            P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP        Nothing. 

            Q. TREASURER       Nothing.

            R. WELFARE DIRECTOR   Nothing.

            S. OTHER      Nothing.

 

IV. TRAINING       Nothing.

           

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Terry Moore stated the need of a Public Hearing for the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.  Terry also informed the Board that she is the Treasurer of the Road Association of Maple Shore Lane and if the Road is to be sanded, she or Amy Holden is to be called to see if there are funds to pay for that sanding.  Miss Moore questioned if George had previously given approval for the Road to be sanded when there was a female in the office complaining about not be able to get in the road.  George explained that he did not give that approval and only tried to help the young lady get the information she needed to help her.

 

There was some discussion on the maintenance of private roads,  George informed everyone, that those maps are not back yet, and the Road Commissioner will explain which roads are which when the maps do come back.  Kim Tracy also requested a copy of those maps.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS 

 

None.

 

VII.              EXECUTIVE SESSION             None.

 

VIII.             ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

_______________________________George Hockstadter

 

_______________________________Gerald Button

 

_______________________________Gary Bellefluer

 

_______________________________Donald Carroll

 

_______________________________Brenda Clark

 

 

Minutes are recorded by Diane Lacadie

And are also tape recorded.