TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date: May 12, 2010
I. OPEN MEETING
The meeting was opened
by Don Carroll leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of
silence in honor of the deceased Chairman, Gary Bellefleur.
A. ROLL CALL
Donald Carroll, Brenda
Clark, and Lois Hawes were present.
Terry White was absent.
B. MINUTES OF THE
MEETING
1. Approve Meeting Minutes of April 14,
2010
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by
Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve the Minutes of April 14, 2010.
Also noted that the
Regular Scheduled meeting for April 28, 2010 was cancelled.
C. Interim Chair Person - Term to Expire July
14th
Upon
motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark to nominate Don Carroll as the
Interim Chair Person, it was voted 3 to 0 that Don Carroll will be the Interim
Chair.
D.
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
None.
E.
WARRANT
1.
Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant # 56 & # 58
Upon motion by Lois
Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant # 56.
Upon motion by Lois
Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant #58.
2.
Expenditures – Approve warrant # 57 & # 59
Upon
motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve
Warrant #57.
Upon
motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve
Warrant # 59.
Brenda
Clark questions town funds being spent on Herb’s Landing or private roads. Don Carroll explained that the State says if
they are listed on the Town Roads by the State, the town must at least
maintain.
F. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Don Carroll and
Assessing Agent Danielle Smith have been out Assessing and have approximately
one day left to complete the Assessing for this year.
Upon motion by Brenda
Clark, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve a tank of fuel
for Don Carroll’s vehicle.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.
Copier
proposals
A representative of
Imagistics was present and Don Carroll informed him that the town is very
disappointed with the Service end of the present copier and have been made
promises before that this would be rectified and it has not been.
Decision on the Copier
was tabled for a full board.
2.
ADDED TO AGENDA
Hermon Contract:
Bev Tracy was present
along with representatives from Hermon.
Upon motion by Brenda
Clark, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 0 to sign the Hermon Contract
to effective July 1, 2010.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Speed limit sign for the Burleigh Road
Don Carroll reported
that the Town cannot change speed limit signs.
The state has to OK a speed change not matter who maintains the Road.
2. Jimmi Brown – Re: Tax acquired property
Mr. Brown was present,
and expressed that the warm winter hurt business, and that his previous
secretary embezzled money from his business by shredding cash sale tickets and
keeping the money.
Mr. Brown requested that
the Town accept $2,000 now and allow him to pay the remaining $8,002 by
December 31, 2010. If this offer is
acceptable, Mr. Brown would like to have a local guy cut and strip the land to
help pay the $8,002 balance sooner. Don
Carroll explained that he can’t cut the land until it is paid for in full and
he owns it. The town could end up owning
it again.
Consensus of the Board,
was to allow Mr. Brown to pay as explained, ($2,000 now and the remainder of
$8.002 by January 1, 2011) but if the remainder is not paid as agreed, the
deposit will be forfeited and the property will go back out to bid.
Diane will draw up a
contract to be signed by both the Town and Mr. Brown.
Brenda Clark also addressed
the rude comments and aggravation expressed by Mr. Brown.
3. Lucas – Re: Town owned property on the Bus Road
Mr. & Mrs. Lucas
were present, and were on a fact finding mission. Don Carroll stated that he believes that
there is an over grown road leading to that property as a right of way. Other than that, the land in question is only
accessible by water. The town of Stetson
has $10,000 in an acquisition fund for improvement to that property. The shoreline is not good around this
property.
The Lucas’s would like
to purchase this property because it abuts their property. Don explained that if the town decides to
sell it, it would be put out to bid, and follow the bid process.
Consensus of the Board
was to table this decision until a full board was present.
4. International Salt
Don Carroll reported
that the price is $76.51 per ton until June 30, 2010. The increase will be 2 to 3 percent. Richard Webber can receive the salt now and
we will only need 200 ton this year.
5. Sign cemetery deed
The Board signed the
Cemetery Deed for Gary Bellefleur.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL -Nothing
B. APPEALS BOARD -Nothing.
C.
CEMETERY -Nothing.
D.
CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -Nothing.
E. E911 -Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
Budget
up $85,000 from last year (approx $7,000 per month)
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE -Nothing.
H.
EMT/RESCUE -Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT -Nothing.
J.
MEETINGHOUSE Alarm still beeping
K PARKS &
RECREATION -Nothing.
L. PLANNING BOARD -Nothing.
M.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR -Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION -Nothing.
O.
ROAD COMMISSIONER -Nothing.
P.
STATE
LEGISLATIVE CORRESP -Nothing.
Q.
TREASURER -Nothing.
R.
WELFARE
DIRECTOR -Nothing.
S.
MEMORIAL
COMMITTEE -Nothing.
Delores Butler stated
$900.00 for the 17 names and titles, an average of $60.00 each.
Deadline for Sparkle
Monies is May 14th.
T.
OTHER
Nothing.
V.
TRAINING
Nothing.
VI.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Mrs. Frapperier
questioned when the flags will be put on the poles. Don and Brenda will be putting them up soon.
VII.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
Brenda read aloud a
tribute to Gary dealing with an interview that was done on Gary:
Cole (question) You are
a selectmen for the town of Stetson.
What are some things you do as part of being a selectman? Why did you run for this position? Would you encourage others to be part of the
government? Why or why not?
Gary: (answer) “I am the
chairman of the selectmen. I ran because
everyone was arguing and put their benefits in from of the Town’s benefit. I thought I could help the town get back on
its feet. As far as recommending doing
this to others, I just have to say if you are interested in politics, then
bring your specialty and put the town’s benefits before yours.!”
Don Carroll stated that
he would like to have a flag donated to the Stetson ranch for the volunteer
work that they do for the town. They are
in need of a new flag.
VIII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
1. 1 M R S A SECTION 405 – (6) (A) -
Personnel Issues
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it
was voted 3 to 0 to go into Executive Session to deal with personnel issues
(MRSA section 405 – (6) (A).
Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it
was voted 3 to 0 to come out of Executive Session and return to Public Session.
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it
was voted 3 to 0 to ask for Steve Ferris’s resignation and to separate Parks
and Rec Director and Stetson Days to 2 different events and responsibilities.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Lois
Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at
9:20 p.m.
_______________________________Donald
Carroll
_______________________________Brenda
Clark
_______________________________Lois
Hawes
_______________________________Terry
White
Minutes
recorded by;
Diane
Lacadie