TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date: April 14, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING
JOHN
BABCOCK JUNKYARD
There
were no objections in the public.
Upon
motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Terry White, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve
the Junkyard license with the understanding that there will be improvements of
the fence on the west side of the property.
I. OPEN MEETING
The meeting was opened
at 6:00 p.m. by Don Carroll leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ROLL CALL
Donald Carroll, Brenda
Clark, Lois Hawes and Terry White were present.
Gary Bellefleur was absent because of work related conflicts.
B. MINUTES OF THE
MEETING
1. Approve Meeting Minutes of March 24,
2010
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Brenda
Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the March 24, 2010 Meeting Minutes.
B. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant #51 and # 53
Upon motion by Terry
White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #51.
Upon motion by Terry
White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #53.
2.
Expenditures
– Approve warrant #52 and # 54
Upon motion by Terry
White, seconded by Don Carroll, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #52.
Upon motion by Terry
White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #54 but
noted to ask why FD batteries were purchased from Clukey’s to create an $83.00
shipping charge.
E.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Don Carroll reported that he and Assessing
Agent Danielle Smith were in the process of Assessing, and would be going 2
days next week.
II. OLD BUSINESS
The board discussed the one new copier
proposal we presently have and requested the office get at least one more
proposal. The Library’s copier has gone
on the fritz and the office could possibly donate the one presently in the town
office to the Library.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Merrill
Merchants
Marge Downing (Marketing
Manager), Melony Maynard (Cash Management), and Lynn Bowden (Investment &
Trust Services) were all present and spoke with the Board about the services
that Merrill Merchants can provide. See
attached portfolios.
Consensus of the Board
was to have both Gary and Diane put together a list of the services that are
provided to the Town now by the current Bank, and meet with the people at
Merrill Merchants to see what they can do for the Town in comparison.
2.
Junkyard
for Babcock
See Public Hearing
above.
3.
Julie
Brownie for Historical Society regarding Vital Records
Both Julie and Dale
Brownie were present. Julie has the
blessing of the Historical Society to add the vital records prior to 1900. Julie would like to transcribe (as a
volunteer) the hand written records and present them to Pictum Press in Camden
Rockport to be put in a book. Julie
reported that there is no cost to the Town for this service and the Town will
be presented with 2 copies of the books.
If the Town would like more than 2 copies, there will be a charge at
that point and the book will be sold to anyone that would like one. The state has micro film records on CD. Julie stated anything after 100 years old is
public information.
Don Carroll stated the
people that would be doing the transcribing should be made aware of the date
that is not public information and not going back further than they
should.
Consensus of the Board
was to give their blessing provided the ones involved follow the integrity of
the Law and not to compromise the information that is not public.
4.
Penquis
Cap sent letter asking if we have space available to hold meetings.
Don Carroll had attended
a Penquis Cap meeting and informed them that they are welcomed to use the
meeting room to hold their meetings.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.
B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.
C. CEMETERY
Don Carroll reminded the
Board that the prisoners will be here the first week in May to clean the
cemeteries.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.
E. E911 Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
Kirsten
helper was present and informed the Board of the possible pending school
closure. The School could close this
year, and if not this year, it will most likely close next year. Kirsten is doing her best to prevent the
closing from happening. The approximate
cost of one year is $180,000 ($30,000 for the building, and $150,000 in
salaries). Kirsten agreed with Don
Carroll that closing the school would be the best financial solution, but
creates many changes to Stetson’s Community.
Next year there will be 35 kids from Stetson attending K thru 2nd
grade. The proposal is to send the 35
students to Kenduskeag and to farm out 35 of Kenduskeag students to surrounding
towns.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing.
H.
EMT/RESCUE Bev
Tracy was present and questioned the Board’s intentions concerning the contract
with Hermon; “PROPOSAL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES”. (see
attached). Don Carroll stated that he is
willing to give it a try. Bev Tracy also
informed the Board that as of July 1st, 2010, there will be no
qualified staff for EMS services in the Town of Stetson. The one girl that was going
to school for EMS has dropped out.
The training is 117 hours to become certified. Bev also emotionally stated, “I have done
this service for 16 years, and I feel bad, but now is the time for me to give
it up.” She will remain on board until July 1, 2010.
Consensus of the Board was to have Bev get
the Hermon contract signed. The Board
also thanked her for her years of service and a job well done.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT
J.
MEETINGHOUSE Noted to contact
George about alarm company.
K PARKS & RECREATION Steve Ferris was present and reported that the Easter party had very little
attendance in part due to the fact that he did not get the flyers posted until
the day before the event. Farm League
will have 20 kids participating, but the 3 kids interested in Little League
will have to participate in Kenduskeag.
There will be 9 kids for Tee-ball.
Don Carroll recommended
that Steve contact NFI to get volunteers for the field cleanup on May 1st
and to help with the concession stands.
Steve also informed the Board that Parks and Rec now has a “Facebook”
page.
L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.
M.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Don
Carroll reported that he has received the letter concerning the “Guaranteed
Annual Tonnage and questions if the Board would like to change that
figure. If the guaranteed tonnage is not
met, if could cost the Town $45.00 per ton not met. The Board has until July 30, 2010 to report
this figure. Stetson is a Chartered Member
and its part ownership expires in 2018.
O.
ROAD COMMISSIONER John Bigger was not present, but Richard Webber reported that the
culvert will be installed on the Merrill Road next Wednesday. (Rain date Thursday).
Webber will put signs at both ends of the road on Monday notifying the
residents. He also reported that the
Coboro Road has been graded.
P.
STATE
LEGISLATIVE CORRESP Nothing.
Q.
TREASURER Nothing.
R.
WELFARE
DIRECTOR Nothing.
S.
MEMORIAL
COMMITTEE Marlene Webber reported that she has a
donation for the live flowers for Veteran’s Day from Foss Farms. The Board thanked Marlene and stated the
flowers look GREAT!!!!
T.
OTHER
Nothing.
V.
TRAINING
Nothing.
VI.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
None.
VII.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
Brenda Clark: Informed the Board that there are 5
applicants for the Scholarship Fund and a decision will be made by May 12th.
VIII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
1. 1 M R S A SECTION 405 – (6) (A) -
Personnel Issues
Tabled
until a full board.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Terry
White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at
8:15 p.m.
____________________________________Gary
Bellefleur
____________________________________Donald
Carroll
____________________________________Brenda
Clark
____________________________________Lois
Hawes
____________________________________Terry
White
Minutes
recorded by;
Diane
L. Lacadie