TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  April 23, 2008

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

George Hockstadter, Gerald Button, Gary Bellefluer, Donald Carroll, and Brenda Clark.

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve the April 9th Selectmen Minutes Meeting.

             

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

            None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

                        1.  Payroll

            Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was   

           unanimously voted to approve the Payroll Warrant.

 

2.      Expenditures

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures Warrant.

           

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSRORS

            It was noted that the assessing will start tomorrow.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

It was noted that at the previous meeting it was reported that we would not be getting the Tree Growth reimbursement.   George informed the board that he contacted the State to let them know that the forms had been filled out on time and they both agreed that the money will be sent to the town of Stetson in the amount of approximately $960.00.

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

            1.         Transfer of funds from undesignated account to pay bills

Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to transfer up to $10,000 only if needed. 

 

IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE CLEANING BIDS NEED TO GO OUT TO BID BECAUSE WE HAVE RECEIVED NONE.

 

 

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 informed the Board that he had spoke with Mr. Higgins and there will be a Public Forum dealing with School Consolidation on May 7th at the school.  At present, Stetson is now a district by themselves and that has been ok’d by the State for this year.  May 6th there will be a meeting between the School Directors and the Selectmen.  Stetson’s share on money from the state could decrease slightly.

            Betty Bridges encouraged every resident to attend this meeting.

            Terry Moore requested that Kathleen Snow be invited to the next Selectmen’s meeting to update the public.  Kathleen is the chair of the finance committee.

            G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE       -Nothing. 

            H. EMT/RESCUE        -Nothing.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT  -Nothing.

            J. MEETINGHOUSE -Nothing.

K. PARKS & RECREATION

1.         Stetson Days update

Mr. Button announced that Stetson Days will go on as scheduled.

 

L. PLANNING BOARD         -Nothing.         

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR            -Nothing.

            N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

            Don Carroll informed the Board that the Town GAT (guaranteed annual tonnage) can trade up or down with other towns.  Stetson’s GAT average is 750 ton, last year being 855 ton.   Don would like to see the Town negotiate to go up to 825 ton.  Gary Bellefluer questioned if these figures are based on a calendar year or fiscal year.  Answer being Calendar year.

Upon motion by Gary, seconded by Don, it was unanimously voted to allow Don Carroll to fill out the necessary forms and deal with the negotiations for 825 tons on behalf of the Board.   

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER 

                        1.         Road signs being taken care of by town handyman

            George informed the Board that the signs have been ordered and are back, but are not put up yet.  The town saved a lot of money by ordering these signs from the Sheriff’s Department.

            Don informed the Board that John Bigger will not be able to attend this meeting, but there is a problem on the Brown Road (Fairbrother residence).  The school bus and trash truck use this property owner’s driveway as a turn around, and the sides of his driveway are collapsing.  He has requested some gravel from the town to fix the problem.  Don stated that there was only one concern, this is the first house over the Stetson line in Exeter.

            Richard Webber the charge would be $50.00 per hour to deliver.

Upon motion by George, seconded by Gerald, it was unanimously voted to deliver the gravel to fix the driveway.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP  -Nothing.

            Q. TREASURER       -Nothing.

            R. WELFARE DIRECTOR   -Nothing.

            S. OTHER      -Nothing.

 

IV. TRAINING      

 

Terry Moore informed the Board of a Selectmen’s Training in Augusta on June 7, 2008.  It was also noted to set amounts for mileage. 

 

 

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS 

 

Terry Moore requested the Board look over the material she gave to the Board previously.  Terry feels that some areas are above state guidelines. 

George feels some areas of Stetson are below state guidelines.

Gary feels the sick and vacation time for part-time employees should be reviewed.

 

Rebecca Rogerson questioned if the Town of Stetson has a Dangerous Dog Ordinance.  There are 2 pit-bulls on her road and there have been at least 5 dead raccoons found.  Rogerson is concerned, and has had no response from the animal control officer.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS

None.

 

 

VII.              EXECUTIVE SESSION              

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.             ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon motion by George, seconded by Gerald, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

__________________________________George Hockstadter

 

 

_______________________________________Gerald Button

 

 

__________________________________Gary Bellefluer

 

 

__________________________________Donald Carroll

 

 

__________________________________Brenda Clark

 

 

Minutes are recorded by

Diane Lacadie

And are also tape recorded