TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: April 09, 2008

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

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

B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Upon motion by , seconded by, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 26, 2008 Selectmen Minutes.

C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

None.

D. WARRANT

1. Payroll

Upon motion by Gary, seconded by George, it was unanimously voted to approve the payroll warrant.

2. Expenditures

Upon motion by George, seconded by Gary, it was unanimously voted to approve the expenditures warrant.

E. BOARD OF ASSESSRORS

Nothing.

II. OLD BUSINESS

1. Overdrafts (Diane)

Diane explained that the dollar figure that will be reported in the Annual Town Report may not be the ending dollar amount by the Town Meeting takes place. Don Carroll stated that the amounts can be amended at Town Meeting.

III. NEW BUSINESS

1. Opening of Bids

A. Lawn Mowing.

The Municipal Lawn Mowing Bids were opened:

1. Doug Babcock $1,650.00

2. Jeff Pearl $1,800.00

3. James Downing $2,000.00

4. Clyde Gray $2,500.00

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gary, it was voted 3 – 0 to accept Doug Babcock’s bid of $1,650.00 contingent on funds being appropriated at Town Meeting. Brenda Clark abstained.

B. Cemeteries.

The Cemetery bids were opened:

1. James Downing $5,500.00

2. Jeff Pearl $6,500.00

3. Doug Babcock $6,600.00

Don Carroll stated he felt the board should go with Doug Babcock because he is from town and has always done a good job and helped us out when needed. George agreed with Don.

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by George, it was voted 3 – 0 to accept Doug Babcock’s bid of $6,600.00 contingent on funds being appropriated at Town Meeting. Brenda Clark abstained.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL - Nothing.

B. APPEALS BOARD - Nothing.

C. CEMETERY - Nothing.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Nothing.

E. E911 -Nothing.

F. EDUCATION

1. School Consolidation Update

Don Carroll stated that the Governor has vetoed the bill and it has gone back to the Legislatures. “We are now back to square one.”

Dan Higgins should have the figures for the School Budget next week.

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE -Nothing.

H. EMT/RESCUE - Nothing.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT -Nothing.

J. MEETINGHOUSE

K. PARKS & RECREATION

1. Stetson Days update

There was no update, Mr. Button was not present.

L. PLANNING BOARD -Nothing.

M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR -Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION -Nothing.

O. ROAD COMMISSIONER -Mr. Bigger stated, “he is just trying to keep the roads up”. Don Carroll commended him for a job well done.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP -Nothing.

Q. TREASURER -Nothing.

R. WELFARE DIRECTOR -Nothing.

S. OTHER - Nothing.

IV. TRAINING

Nothing.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mary Hipsky: Questioned the missing roads signs such as Hurd Rd, and others. George explained that Sign Services is now getting $50.00 per sign and he is checking with the Sheriff’s Department for prices to have them do them.

VI. SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Donald Carroll:

Informed all that the Town of Stetson will no be receiving their share of Reimbursement for Tree Growth, because the Municipal Valuation Forms were received at the State 5 months late. The form should have been in by November 1^st. The amount reimbursed would have only been $1,000.00.

Judy Bigger: Stated “the why are we giving Travis a raise, we need to think about that.”

THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO HAVE A SELECTMEN’S WORKSHOP ON APRIL 14^TH (MONDAY) AT 9:00 A.M. TO GO OVER THE WARRANT ARTICLES.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

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

_______________________________George Hockstadter

_______________________________Gerald Button

_______________________________Gary Bellefluer

_______________________________Donald Carroll

_______________________________Brenda Clark

Minutes are recorded by

Diane Lacadie

And are also taped recorded