TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: June 9, 2010

I. OPEN MEETING

Don Carroll opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance.

A. ROLL CALL

Donald Carroll, Brenda Clark, Lois Hawes, and Terry White were present.

B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

1. Approve Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2010

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the May 26, 2010 Minutes.

C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

None.

E. WARRANT

1. Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant # 62

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to approve Warrant #62.

2. Expenditures – Approve warrant # 63

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve Warrant #63.

F. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Nothing.

II. OLD BUSINESS

None.

III. NEW BUSINESS

1. Election Report

Town Clerk passed out the Election results, (see attached)

2. Road Side Mowing Contract

The Board discussed the total mileage of road to be mowed. There is a total to approximately 34.27 miles of road in total. Of that total, 14.67 are state road, and 19.6 in town road. Don will try to get an answer if the State will be doing their part of the mowing. The Board will review the add on the June 23, meeting and will discuss putting a clause in the add if Don has not received the answer from the State.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL -Nothing.

B. APPEALS BOARD -Nothing.

C. CEMETERY

1. Flags?

Don reported that there is no flag on the pole at Clark’s Hill Cemetery. It was also reported that the pins in place cannot be located by metal detector because they are aluminum. Lois Hawes questioned the location of the new cemetery maps, and Don reported that they cannot be located. The maps were done by Morris Neal of Dexter, and Diane will call to see if he still has anything on file.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -Nothing.

E. E911 -Nothing

F. EDUCATION Don Carroll reported that the budget had

passed.

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE -Nothing.

H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT -The Board addressed the letter they received from the Town of Etna dated June 7, 2010 stating that Etna will be withdrawing from the Quad-Town Mutual Aid Agreement. ( see attached) This is a 30 day notice to notify the Town of Stetson that they will not automatically respond.

Stetson Fire Chief Kim Tracy was present, and stated that Stetson will most likely be billed if Etna responds to Stetson. Kim also stated that if Etna withdraws from County wide Response, then Stetson can also bill to respond to Etna. Kim will look into the legalities of Automatic Aid, and Mutual Aid.

Kim also questioned if one of the present board members contacted Etna questioning what the cost would be for Etna to cover Stetson if our Fire Department was to fold. All members of the present Board stated that they had not spoke with Etna at all, and felt that those comments are “Old News”.

Kim reported that he will be in medical school for his EMT license this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, therefore he will not be able to attend Town Meeting. Kim requested that one of the Board member address the residents in attendance at Town Meeting, increase the present EMS budget by $1,500 to cover the cost of schooling for Nancy Watson whom needs to be recertified and will be rejoining EMS staff.

Kim also questioned the board on the legalities of the Fire Department’s responsibilities dealing with downed trees on Private Roads. Don Carroll responded that it is Stetson’s responsibility to keep them safe and passable only.

J. MEETINGHOUSE

1. Out come of Vandalism

Don Carroll reported that the Meeting House had been spray painted with obscenities and has now been partially painted to remove those obscenities. The State Police now know who is responsible for the vandalism. Those involved being juvenile’s means that there will be no names released. Restitution should be an option with Juvenile Intake.

K PARKS & RECREATION Don Carroll reported that the present Parks and Rec Director had resigned and was moving to Lincoln and now has changed his mind. A new Parks and Rec Director will be appointed as soon as the present resignation is completed. Don Carroll will follow up on this issue.

L. PLANNING BOARD -Nothing.

M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR -Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.

O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Don Carroll reported that he had met with John Biggar and Richard Webber and informed them that after the present work is progress is completed, we should hold off to see where the budget stands at present time. Don also plans to request permission to take $80,000 from the Undesignated Funds at Town Meeting for Road Work.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP -Nothing.

Q. TREASURER -Nothing.

R. WELFARE DIRECTOR -Nothing.

S. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE

1. Discussion Re: Committee

Marlene Webber has 53 new plants going in and she will be cleaning up the tulip bulbs.

Marlene also complained that when the grass was mowed, the shoot from the lawn mower was directed toward the flower garden and filled it full of grass. There were also some flowers mowed over. Terry White stated that the mowers should be more cautious and redirect the shoot. Don Carroll will pass this information on to the contractor.

T. OTHER

It was noted that the Town of Stetson is now 178 years old.

Don Carroll also requested the status of Stetson Days. Marlene Webber stated there is not enough time to properly put the day together this year. The consensus of the Board was to put Stetson Days off for this year and try to do a real special event for next year. Three months is just not enough to plan. Don Carroll stated he appreciated Marlene’s efforts, but also noted that she should not alienate those that want to help. Don also volunteered to help with Stetson Days next year.

V. TRAINING

None.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Frappier noted that Ron Miles name is once again missing from the Board of Appeals in the Town Report. (Diane apologized)

VII. SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Lois Hawes questioned by request of a resident of the possibility of changing office hours. The consensus of the Town Clerk and Board Members was that would not be a feasible move at this time. Lois also questioned by the request of a resident why the office was closed on Friday. Don Carroll informed her that the Deputy Clerks received a call from school saying they had called an ambulance for her daughter, and she was instructed to shut the office down and go with her daughter.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

_______________________________Donald Carroll

_______________________________Brenda Clark

_______________________________Lois Hawes

_______________________________Terry White

Minutes recorded by; Diane Lacadie