TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: March 24, 2010

I. OPEN MEETING

The meeting was opened by Gary Bellefleur leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

A. ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Donald Carroll, Brenda Clark, and Lois Hawes were present. Terry White was absent.

B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

1. Approve Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2010

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the March 10, 2010 Meeting Minutes.

B. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

None.

D. WARRANT

1. Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant # 49

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gary Bellefleur, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #49.

2. Expenditures – Approve warrant # 47, # 48 & # 50

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #47.

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #48.

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #50.

Consensus of the Board was to transfer $27,500 from the undesignated to the Checking Account to cover the Warrants.

E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Nothing.

II. OLD BUSINESS

None.

III. NEW BUSINESS

1. Open bids for Municipal & Cemetery Mowing Contracts

The Bids were opened and read as follows:

CEMETERIES:

Hermon Landscaping $6,000.00

Joseph Gray $10,500.00

Tyler Jakins $11,800.00

James Kennedy $5,800.00

Walt’s Lawn Care $5,615.00

Thibodeau’s Lawn Care $5,565.00

PJ’s Lawn Care $9,951.50

Baker’s Seasonal Services $6,000.00

MUNICIPAL:

Hermon Landscaping $1,500.00

Joseph Gray $2,500.00

Tyler Jakins $2,680.00

James Kennedy $1,600.00

Walt’s Lawn Care $1,500.00

Thibodeau’s Lawn Care $1,450.00

PJ’s Lawn Care $1,950.00

William Merrill $1,550.00

Paul Moulton $3,600.00

John Upperman $1,600.00

Baker Seasonal Services $1,400.00

Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Don Carroll, it was voted 3 to 0 to award both the Cemetery Mowing Contract, and the Municipal Mowing Contract to Chris Baker.

2. Maine Municipal Supply

Gary Gray, President of Maine Municipal Supply was present and presented the Board with some different options of the updating the equipment and supplies in the town office. Maine Municipal Supply sells Zerox, HP, Dell, and Sysco Phones. Mr. Gray would like to look into the Network infrastructure of the Town office to save us money and increase productivity. Digital phones reduce the phone bill by approximately 80%. The copier to lease would be $120.00 per month with onsite service, and a year supply of toner. To purchase the copier would be $5,600.00.

Mr. Gray will set up an appointment with Diane and go over the possibilities and Diane will present those figures to the Board.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.

B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.

C. CEMETERY Noted to check flags and flag holders for cemeteries.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.

E. E911 Nothing.

F. EDUCATION Lois informed the Board of a meeting to discuss the budget and possible closing of the School in the cafeteria of the school tomorrow. (not sure of time)

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing.

H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT Nothing.

J. MEETINGHOUSE STILL BEEPING.

K. PARKS & RECREATION The Board questioned if Mr. Ferris was doing anything for Easter.

L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.

M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.

O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Don Carroll reported that he is acting Road Commissioner while John Biggar is out of town and that John and he traveled the dirt roads and noted that there is a lot of ditching to be done. There is a bad spot on the Coboro Road, and Mt. Pleasant needs ditching, but there is ledge there. There is a very dangerous spot on the Merrill Road; the 5 ft culvert is rotting. Richard Webber has ordered the culvert for the repair, and will place cones in the area until work can be completed. The culvert work will total approximately $10,000.00. Suggested to put a notice in the Rolling Thunder when the work is going to be completed, and that the road will be closed while the work is completed.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP Nothing.

Q. TREASURER

Upon motion by Gary Bellefleur, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4 to 0 to accept the donation of $25,000.00 for the Fire Department for new protective gear.

R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.

S. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Marlene Webber noted the flowers are coming up and the new signs are up.

T. OTHER

Consensus of the Board was to sign the new Bangor Humane Society Contract.

V. TRAINING

Nothing.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

VII. SELECTMEN COMMENTS

None.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

There will be an executive session at the next meeting dealing with personnel issues.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Don Carroll, it was voted 4 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Minutes recorded by;

Diane Lacadie

____________________________________Gary Bellefleur

____________________________________Donald Carroll

____________________________________Brenda Clark

____________________________________Lois Hawes

____________________________________Terry White (absent)