TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  May 27, 2009

 

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Gerald Button, Donald Carroll, Brenda Clark, and Lois Hawes.

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve May 13, 2009 Meeting Minutes

            Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the May 13, 2009 minutes with the correction of fire calls (month to year).

                        2.         Approve May 19, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes

            Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the May 19, 2009 minutes.

           

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

            None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

           

1.      Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant # 67

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the Payroll Warrant #67.

2.      Expenditures – Approve warrant #  68

Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures Warrant #68.

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS       

             Nothing.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

Brenda reported that the walls in the Library are cracking inside and the outside light is not working.  Brenda also reported many pot-holes on both the Merrill Road and the Cross Road. 

Lois reported that the light in the storage room in the meeting house is not working.

 

 

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

            1.         Brenda - Re:  Scholarship Award

Brenda reported that both herself and Sue Foss had met and chosen 2 (two) students to receive the Scholarship Award of $500.00 each.  Sue is going to write a letter to the school announcing the winners.  Gary will announce the winner at Graduation if needed.

 

 

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL

                        1.         Rabies Clinic set up for November 21, 2009 from

10 am – 11 am. This year they will be only offering rabies.  The cost may be going up they will let us know at a later date of the cost.

            Announced.

B.  APPEALS BOARD 

                        1.         Looking for a member if anyone is interested

            Announced.

            C.  CEMETERY

Lois stated that the first mowing of the year was not a very good job and also noted a stump that was supposed to be ground.

            D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER   Nothing.

            E.  E911         Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION  Nothing.

            G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE    Nothing.                   

            H.  EMT/RESCUE                 Nothing.

I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT

Stetson’s Fire Chief, Kim Tracy, and Etna Fire Chief Walter Gibbons were both present.   As stated at the previous meeting, Kim Tracy was going to resign effective July 1, 2009.  Don Carroll asked if Mr. Tracy would reconsider his resignation.  Mr. Tracy informed the Board that he has asked Walter Gibbons to come on board the Stetson Fire Department as the Deputy Chief.  Mr. Gibbons will be very active in recruiting new help for the Department which is greatly needed.  Mr. Tracy has agreed to stay on as Chief until the end of the 2009 year.  Don Carroll questioned if the Etna Town Manager has given the “OK” for Mr. Gibbons to take the position of Stetson’s Deputy Chief?  Mr. Gibbons stated, “That he has already spoken with the Etna Town Manager and everything is OK.”  Mr. Gibbons also stated, “That he has been a Chief for 13 years and has always looked up to the Stetson Fire Department because of Kim Tracy.  “Kim started on the Department very green, and is now a State Instructor.”  “Kim has done great things for both Stetson and the surrounding communities with the respect to mutual agreements.”  Mr. Gibbons stated, “That he wants to come on board and assist Kim Tracy is getting some man power help and interest in the Department.” “The Stetson Fire Department is one of the best around; when they get off the truck they are trained and ready to go.”

Other concerns were EMS and Bev Tracey also resigning.  Walter stated that there are 5 active trained EMS personal on board with Etna, but Etna also does not do transport.  Stetson has Kim Tracy and David Mathews that can drive the trucks to the scene.

Don Carroll stated that Carmel, Etna and Stetson are way ahead of other little towns when it comes to co-operation and mutual aid.  Don also stated that he would be willing to do what he could to help with recruiting.  The Board recommended that the Chief and Deputy Chief speak with Guidance Counselors and the Vocational Schools for interested young people whom would like to become involved with the department.  David Emerson was praised as a young man whom has come a long way within the department and life in general.  Brenda asked Kim to talk to Luke and Mr. Button stated an interest in Flag Detail.

The Board welcomed Mr. Gibbons and stated they are very happy to see that Kim Tracey is staying on.

Kim was also reminded to put together the instructions for checking the fire extinguishers and asked about the hangers that were ordered.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           Nothing.

K.  PARKS & RECREATION

            1.         Steve Ferris

Steve Ferris was present and presented the board with an upcoming list of events and activities that he would like to see happen:  In August, a Silent Auction combined with a Safety day being the main event.  Don Carroll explained to Steve that he was asked to attend the meeting because of some of the spending that is taking place out of the Parks and Recreation’s budget.  One being the number of helmets  that were  purchased on the last warrant.  Steve explained that he originally thought he was going to have a little league team along with the two Stetson teams.  Steve stated, “Even though that didn’t happen, I ordered the same amount anyway, thinking maybe next year.”  Lois thanked Mr. Ferris for his time that he has put in as Parks and Rec director, but reminds him that in today’s’ economy we must spend wisely.  Brenda asked that Steve address the teen-agers that are in cars at the games, they are revving their engines, and it is taking away from the game itself.  She also feels it is a safety concern if they were to ever pull out like that, if they are attending the game, they should park their cars, shut them off and watch.

Steve reported that the concession stand is averaging approximately $25.00 per game, and by the end of the season, the will have earned approximately $225.00.  The board suggested that maybe Steve could get some of the younger teen-agers to help with some of the events.  Gary Bellefleur suggested the Sebasticook Valley Community Center and to maybe have some horse shoe tournaments.

The Board thanked Steve for his time and commitment to the Rec department.

 

L.  PLANNING BOARD

            1.         Looking for Planning board Members

Announced.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR         Nothing.                               

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         Nothing.                   

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER  

            A complaint was filed that the Road Commissioner is not returning phone calls dealing with a road complaint.  Don Carroll will go see the complainant, because Mr. Biggar is out of Town.

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP

            1.         Update about LPC Meeting

Don Carroll stated that there has not been another meeting since his last update.

            Q. TREASURER      The to-date Expense and Revenue Report was given to the Selectmen.

R.    WELFARE DIRECTOR                        Nothing.       

 

     

S.     OTHER   

1.       Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to sign the Soil Preparation Contract.

2.      Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to sign the “Municipal Officers’ Certification of Official Text of a Proposed Ordinance”.

3.      Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4-0(Gary Bellefleur abstained) to appoint Bonnie Cyr, Melodie Bellefleur, Patricia Pinkham, Lee-Ann Shawley, and Mary-Ann Sibley as Ballot Clerks.

4.      Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to refund Cynthia Kimball for her overpayment of taxes in the amount of $3,159.70.

5.      Consensus of the board was to allow the office to be closed 45 minutes early on June 4th, 2009 because of the SAD Budget meeting.  A clerk must be present to check in and register the Stetson Voters.

     

IV.               TRAINING

Nothing.

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS 

None.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Brenda Clark reported that Charles Leighton would like to reimbursed for the paint and flags that was used on the “Welcome to Stetson” signs.  The consensus of the Board was to have Mr. Leighton submit a bill.

Brenda Clark also reported that $132.00 was donated at the supper that was help to honor the veterans.  This money will go to the Veteran’s War Memorial Fund.

 

VII.             EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

 

 

VIII.            ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

 

 

 

____________________________________Gary Bellefleur

 

____________________________________Gerald Button

 

____________________________________Donald Carroll

 

____________________________________Brenda Clark

 

____________________________________Lois Hawes