TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  September 22, 2010

 

 

I.      OPEN MEETING

The meeting was opened with Brenda Clark leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

A.   ROLL CALL

Donald Carroll, Brenda Clark, Lois Hawes, George Hockstadter, and Terry White.

 

B.   MINUTES OF THE MEETING

 

1.     Approve Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2010

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4 to 1 to approve the Selectmen’s Minutes (corrected from Town Meeting Minutes) as written.  George Hockstadter voting No stating that the item (T) Other, had nothing to do with Town Business.

 

*****     PRESENTATION OF SHAWDOW BOXES TO THE BELLEFLEUR FAMILY:

 

            FAMILY MEMBERS PRESENT:

            Gary Bellefleur Sr.

            Rossa Bellefleur

            Melodie Bellefleur

            Gary Bellefleur 3rd

            Cassie Bellefleur

 

Acting Chairperson Brenda Clark presented the Shadow Boxes to the individual family members, and expressed both the Town’s Appreciation and Sadness concerning Gary Bellefleur Jr.   Brenda thanked the family for supporting the amount of time that Gary Jr. had donated to the Town of Stetson, and reminded all in attendance, that things would never be the same without him.

 

 

C.  QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

                        None.

           

   

            D.   WARRANT

           

1.        Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant  #14  

Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to Approve Warrant # 14.

2.        Expenditures – Approve warrant  # 15

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to approve Warrant #15 noting to use smaller ads for advertising.

 

E.    BOARD OF ASSESSORS

ADDED TO AGENDA:

Abatement/Supplemental:

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the Supplemental Tax bills in the amount of $754.11 and $1,106.40 to Curtis and Tina Davis, and an Abatement in the amount of $993.29 to Bonnie Howland and R. Fisk because of the property being transferred to the Davis’s above.

                       

 

 

II.    OLD BUSINESS

 

None.

 

 

 

III.   NEW BUSINESS

1.    Penobscot County Emergency Management Mitigation Plan.

Sign Resolution:

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to sign the Resolution.

2.     Voting Delegate Credential Form.  (for Maine Municipal Association)

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to have Donald Carroll be the designated Voting Delegate for the Town of Stetson.

3.    Municipal Snow Plowing Bids.

There was only one Bid received:

Clyde Gray     $ $6,500.

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to award Clyde Gray the Municipal Snow Plowing Contract in the amount of $6,500.

 

 

     IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

A.  ANIMAL CONTROL  - Rabies Clinic November 13th.   

           B.  APPEALS BOARD         -Nothing.                    

C.   CEMETERY        Don Carroll and Melodie Bellefleur have 2/3’s completed the marking of Coboro Cemetery and will complete the project on Monday.

D.   CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER   - Nothing.                                        

            E.  E911          -Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION           -Nothing.

            G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE    -Nothing.                    

            H.  EMT/RESCUE                 -Nothing.

             I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT                -Nothing.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           - It was noted that there are 3 missing tables.  Consensus of the Board was to buy 4 new tables.  Diane will check prices and pick them up.  Also noted was the changing of the locks once the News Letter has been distributed.

K   PARKS & RECREATION             It was reported that only one person attended the meeting on Monday, September 27th.

L.  PLANNING BOARD         -Nothing.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR                    -Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         -Nothing.                  

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER      -Not present.  Brenda Clark reported that there is no need for the calcium on Coboro now.  Don Carroll stated he believes the calcium has already been spread.

P.   STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      Don Carroll reported that the next meeting is November 13th and then will be monthly after that.

Q.   TREASURER     -Diane Lacadie reported that there was one 30 day notice that had to be started over for the lien process because of a bounced check.

R.   WELFARE DIRECTOR                        -Nothing.                  

S.   MEMORIAL COMMITTEE        -Nothing.

 

 

T.    OTHER   

Nothing.

 

 

U.   TRAINING

Nothing.

 

 

 

 

 

V.   PUBLIC COMMENTS    

On behalf of the Bellefleur family, Melodie Bellefleur thanked the Town for the Shadow Boxes.

Melodie also noted that any one cutting trees or doing any type of road construction should have warning signs for safety measures.  Don Carroll agreed, and George Hockstadter stated it should be made part of future contracts.

 

W.  SELECTMEN COMMENTS

George Hockstadter reminded the Selectmen of the retirement party set for Jean Chesley of the Superintendant’s Office.

 

 

X.   EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

Y.   ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the Selectmen’s Meeting at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

____________________________________Donald Carroll

 

____________________________________Brenda Clark

 

____________________________________Lois Hawes

 

____________________________________George Hockstadter

 

____________________________________Terry White

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by;

Diane Lacadie