TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
Date: APRIL 13, 2016
I. OPEN MEETING
Don Carroll opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ROLL CALL
Don Carroll, Brenda Clark, Charles Leighton, and Danny Withee were present. (Priscilla Dorman was absent)
PUBLIC HEARING…..MRC (Sophie Wilson) presentation of the MRC position on Perc/Fiberright Contract.
Sophie Wilson was present and gave a presentation on the work the MRC has done to put forth their recommendation.
All these efforts are included in the white binder that is available at the Town Office during regular business hours.
B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. Approve March 23, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Charles Leighton, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 23, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
ADDED to AGENDA
Approval of March 9, 2016 Meeting Minutes:
Upon motion by Charles Leighton, seconded by Danny Withee, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 9, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Advantage Payroll Warrant # 21
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Danny Withee, it was unanimously voted to approve Payroll Warrant #21.
2. Expenditures # 27
Upon motion y Danny Withee, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve AP Warrant # 27
E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Nothing.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1 Set Dates for Budget Hearings (if needed) - Now Completed
2. Voting Booth – Update and Purchase - This item is presently back ordered and Diane will proceed with another company for a comparable price.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1 Opening of Lawn Care Bids
Municipal:
Complete Home Maintenance - $ 2,500.00
Paul Moulton - $ 1,086.00
Walt’s Lawn Care - $ 2,125.00
F.A.R. & Beyond Lawn Care - $ 2,565.00(accepted bid)
Gabrial Pratt - $ 1,350.00
Central Maine Construction - $ 2,400.00
Coover Seasonal Services $ 4,030.00
Cemetery:
Complete Home Maintenance - $ 9,600.00
Paul Moulton - $ 3,891.00
Walt’s Lawn Care - $11,440.00
F.A.R. & Beyond Lawn Care - $ 4,490.00(accepted bid)
Gabrial Pratt - $ 5,300.00
Central Maine Construction - $ 9,600.00
Coover Seasonal Services - $20,130.00
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.
B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.
C. CEMETERY Nothing.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Office time in house questioned.
E. E911 Nothing.
F. EDUCATION Don Carroll reported the potential budget figure at this time is $888,700, an increase of $34,000.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing.
H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT Nothing.
J. MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.
K. PARKS & RECREATION Nothing.
L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.
M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Don Carroll reported that he has worked with the figures a little and with the present contract…..
Perc would be $52,000 for 12 Ton, and Fiberright would be $43,000 for 12 Ton on a per week basis.
O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Not Present.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDANCE Nothing.
Q. TREASURER Nothing.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.
S. OTHER
Brenda Clark suggested that the Board consider the Town Report Cover to be dedicated to Thomas Tufts Sr., the oldest living veteran in town at 93 years old.
IV. TRAINING
There are two required trainings coming up in May and October that are mandated. Diane will get the dates and discuss the closer of the office for those trainings.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donna Archer: was present and requested additional information to be included in the Annual Town Report such as broken down finances and
where and how the money is spent and what is put back to the undesignated and the Carry Over amounts.
Both the Board and Diane recommended that Mrs. Archer come into the office and meet with Diane to see if there is a computer generated program that would accomplish what she is looking for.
VI. SELECTMEN COMMENTS
None.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 MRSA SECTION 405 (6) (A) Personnel Issues
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Danny Withee, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
__________________________________Brenda Clark
__________________________________Charles Leighton
__________________________________Donald Carroll
__________________________________Priscilla Dorman
__________________________________Danny Withee
Minutes are recorded by;
Diane Lacadie