TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date: August 12, 2009
I.
OPEN MEETING
Chair person Gary Bellefleur opened the
meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ROLL CALL
Gary Bellefleur, Brenda Clark, and
Terry White were present.
Donald Carroll and Lois Hawes were
absent.
B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. Approve July 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve the July 22, 2009 Minutes as
written.
2. Approve Special Meeting Minutes August
6, 2009
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve the August 6, 2009 Minutes with
the correction of #5 last sentence, change “draft” to “letter”.
C. QUIT
CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant #5 & #8
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant #6.
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Gary Bellefleur, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant #8.
2.
Expenditures –
Approve warrant # 6 & #7 & #9
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant #6.
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant #7.
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by
Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve Warrant #9.
Noted in the warrants:
Terry White will draft and send Sam
Hands a thank-you letter thanking him for the much reduced price of the flag
poles, and that the bills on warrants be itemized.
E.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
1. Discussion
of Mill Rate for Tax Commitment
Assessors Agent Danielle Smith
provided the Board with 6 different scenarios dealing with the mill rate and
the amount of overlay:
Mil rate Overlay
1.
13.4 $5,
042.69
2.
13.5 $12,076.44
3.
13.6 $19,110.19
4.
13.7 $26,143.95
5.
13.8 $33,177.69
6.
13.9 $40,211.44
Last year’s mil rate was 13.3 with an
overlay of $27,972.88.
Terry White expressed his concerns of
the high overlay amounts and why it was needed.
Gary Bellefleur also stated his concerns of increasing the mil rate with
the economy as it stands today.
Gary also requested the dollar
comparison of this year’s 30 day notices to last year’s 30 day notices.
Upon motion by Gary Bellefleur,
seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to table setting the mil rate to
the next meeting, in hopes to have a full board.
*****RECEIVED PHONE
CALL FROM DON CARROLL INFORMING THE BOARD THAT HE WAS PRESENTLY IN THE
HOSPITAL.*****
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Software updates & training were
completed
Reported that Software updates and
training were successfully completed.
*****Gary Bellefleur also read aloud the letter (see
attached) in which he wrote to the Town of Etna in response to the Fire
Department and the Mutual Aid Contract.
The Board supported the letter as written and Gary would take the letter
to the Fire Chief for both his approval and signature.
III. NEW BUSINESS
Reported
that Terry White will meet the Prisoners Crew on Monday, August 17, 2009 to
show them where to be and what to do.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL - Terry
White questioned mileage.
B. APPEALS BOARD
1. Looking for a member if anyone is
interested
Announced.
C. CEMETERY - Nothing.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -
Noted has been very busy with permits.
E. E911 - Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
-
Nothing.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE - Nothing.
H. EMT/RESCUE
- Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. Anyone interested in joining the Fire
Department should contact Kim Tracy
Gary Bellefleur reported that the
Department has received 3 new applications for the Fire Department, and also
asked the remaining Selectmen and residents to talk to anyone they knew that
may be interested in becoming a Firefighter or EMS personnel. Gary believes that a one on one more personable
approach may help to get the word out there to the residents.
J. MEETINGHOUSE
1. Update on Meeting House Repairs
Reported
that the walkways are completed and look great.
K. PARKS & RECREATION
Reported that there will be a silent
auction on August 22, 2009.
Marlene Webber pointed out the
importance of scheduling and booking events early for Stetson Days.
L. PLANNING BOARD
1. Looking for planning board Members
Announced.
M.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION - Nothing.
O.
ROAD COMMISSIONER
1.
Update on Road improvements & repairs
John Biggar was not present, but Richard
Webber was and reported that the Coboro Road would be started “tomorrow”,
ditching and culverts. Brenda Clark
noted what a nice job had been done on the grading of the Roads.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP - Nothing.
Q.
TREASURER - Nothing.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR -
Nothing.
S. MEMEORIAL COMMITTEE
1.
Update on War
Memorial
Marlene Webber reported that the
committee is in the process of completing the application for the benches. Also noted was how nice the flag poles look.
T.
OTHER
Nothing.
IV.
TRAINING
Completed and more scheduled in September. Also noted that October will be designated as
“Cross Training Month”
V.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
VI.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
None.
VII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Brenda Clark,
it was voted 3 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
____________________________________Gary Bellefleur
____________________________________Donald Carroll
(absent)
____________________________________Brenda Clark
____________________________________Lois Hawes
(absent)
____________________________________Terry White
Minutes recorded by;
Diane L. Lacadie