TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: MARCH 11, 2020


I. OPEN MEETING

Brenda Clark opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.


  1. ROLL CALL

Brenda Clark, Charles Leighton, Leslie Merrill, and Danny Withee were present.


B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

1. Approve February 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes

Upon motion by Charles Leighton, seconded by Leslie Merrill, it was unanimously voted to approve the February 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes.


C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

None.


D. WARRANT

1. Advantage Payroll Warrant # 18

Upon motion by Leslie Merrill, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve Payroll Warrant #18.


  1. Expenditures # 27

Upon motion by Danny Withee, seconded by Charles Leighton, it was unanimously voted to approve AP Warrant #27.


E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Consensus of the Board was to sign the Supplemental Tax bill.


II. OLD BUSINESS


  1. Mowing Contracts

Changes were made, and Diane will get them out to bid.


III. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Budget Process Meeting Updates.

Previously scheduled Workshop schedules for March 16, will be changed to March 18, at 9:30 AM





  1. New Server to allow for updates

Diane provided the board with the cost of the new server needing to be installed to allow the mandatory updates. Diane also suggested a plan within the budget to update the computers on a regular basis at one per year.



III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.

B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.

C. CEMETERY Nothing.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.

E. E911 Nothing.

F. EDUCATION Nothing.

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing.

H. EMT/RESCUE Robin Basford was present and questioned where the town is headed for Fire and Ems services. Robin was informed that there is a Public Hearing to discuss that on Saturday, March 14.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT Nothing.

J. MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.

K. PARKS & RECREATION Corey Leighton was present and reported that Parks and Rec is planning an Easter Egg Hunt on April 5th with the time to be announced. Corey also stated there was a good turnout for basketball.

L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.

M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Contamination fees were noted.

O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Joe Gray stated they are patching up the rough spots. Brenda Clark stated that hopefully the wind will help.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDANCE Nothing.

Q. TREASURER Nothing.

R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.

S. OTHER Nothing.


IV. TRAINING

Nothing.


  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Rita Albee questioned if volunteers could be responsible for removing the flags from the cemetery as opposed to extending the mowing contract.

Donna Archer questioned meetings for discussing the roads and the Fire Department.


Julie Brownie questioned the date Nomination Papers need to be returned? April 10th.

Danielle Withee questioned a “Meet the Candidates” event. Consensus of the Candidates and the Board was to set that date on April 25th at 10:00 AM.

Brian Furrow questioned the Board about setting a policy dealing with sex offenders running for Office. The Board responded by saying the only requirements of running for office is to be a resident of the Town and 18 years of age.


  1. SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Brenda Clark informed the Public that we do our best to allow the public to speak as long as the conversation is respectful.

Charles Leighton informed the Public that it is up to the Board’s pleasure whether to allow public comment or not.


  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.


  1. ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Danny Withee, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.












__________________________________Charles Leighton


__________________________________Brenda Clark


__________________________________Millard Butler


__________________________________Danny Withee


__________________________________Leslie Merrill


Minutes are recorded by;

Diane Lacadie