TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date:
October 10, 2007
I. OPEN MEETING
The
meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, George Hockstadter.
A.
ROLL CALL:
Selectmen:
George Hockstadter, Gerald Button, Brenda Clark, Gary Bellefluer, and Donald
Carroll. Secretary; Diane Lacadie and a
long list of quests, see attached sheet.
B.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. September 19, 2007
Upon motion by Donald Carroll, seconded by
Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the September 19, 2007
minutes with the following corrections:
·
Page 1
- change “agenda to Minutes”
·
Page 1 bottom – change “budget to Tax
Rate”
·
Page 2
- sec D. – change “Mr. Clyde’s to Clyde Gray”
C.
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS - None.
D.
WARRANT
1. Payroll
2.
Expenditures
Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded
by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously voted to approve and sign the warrants.
E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
1. Travis
Gould – Tax Commitment
Travis Gould was present and had
completed 3 sets of documents dealing with the different mill rates and
overlays.
Gary
Bellefluer passed out a budget analysis sheet (see attached) dealing with the
concerns last week dealing with the mill rate.
The analysis explained the unaudited and audited revenue accounts. There was a difference of approximately
$62,000.00 in excise tax revenues, this extra dealing with estimated to
actual. Selectmen are allowed to set the
mill rate somewhere between the minimum and the maximum. Gary suggested using $30,000.00 of the $62,000.00
to lower the mill rate. Diane Lacadie
explained that only $300,000.00 was voted on at the Annual Town Meeting, and
would that be legal. Donald Carroll
suggested to call MMA and find out the legalities of changing estimated
revenues.
Upon motion by Gary Bellefluer,
seconded by Donald Carroll, it was unanimously voted to set the mill rate at
14.4.
Terry
Moore noted that it is the Legislative body that votes on abatements.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.
Food
Cupboard update
George stated they are
working on this and the project is going well.
Richard Pelkey stated that they need many more volunteers out of this
town. There is not a lot of help showing
up to work on this project. Consensus
was that those whom are receiving help should be helping in return.
2.
New
construction of the Town Office Building
George stated that the
construction is underway and that he has received numerous phone calls from
people wanting the 10 x 10 garage door.
Richard Webber being present, stated he would give the Town $100.00 for
the door.
Upon motion by Donald
Carroll, seconded by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously voted to sell the door
for $100.00 to Richard Webber.
3.
Loon
Cove was graded
George reported that
Loon Cove has been graded, and everyone is happy.
4.
Fall
Clean Up reminder for Saturday, October 27th @ the Meeting house
The time will be 9:00 am
to 2:00 p.m. Selectmen are asked to
help.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Transfer
of Funds
The transfer of funds
for the New Fire Truck was reported.
B.
Review
and Sign document from Eaton & Peabody regarding the Bond Bank Loan for
Sand & Salt Shed
Upon motion by Gerald
Button, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to sign the
documents regarding the Bond Bank Loan for the Sand & Salt Shed.
C.
Information
on Flags - Brenda
Brenda Clark stated, “She
started this project and thought it was a beautiful thing to do both for the
Town and its residents.” She requested
$333.00 to purchase the flags, and everyone said no. Soon after volunteers came forward and
purchased and donated the flags. Some
were a donation in general, and some were for specific places, and in memory of
someone special. Unfortunately, Brenda
had received a very rude phone call that complaining about the procedures of
these flags. Gary explained that the
correct procedures were followed.
George thanked Brenda
for all her hard work.
Marlene Webber stated
that she herself purchased a flag in honor of her son and it is at the end of
her driveway and also thanks Brenda for being a patriotic person and for her
hard work and time to make this project a success for the Town of Stetson.
The flags will be flown
thru Veterans day and then taken down to be cleaned and will be put back up for
Memorial Day.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
ANIMAL CONTROL - Nothing.
B.
APPEALS BOARD - Nothing.
C.
CEMETERY – Nothing.
D.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Nothing.
E.
E911 – Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
1. Update if any on School Board
Consolidation
Gerald Button reported
that thing are moving slow and that there will be a public meeting on October
16, 2007 in Dexter dealing with consolidation.
At this time, Stetson is considering SAD 41, and SAD 53.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE -
Nothing.
H.
EMT/RESCUE - Nothing.
I.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
J.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Nothing.
K.
MEETINGHOUSE
Fire Chief Kim Tracy reported that
the smoke alarms in the Meeting house were missing the batteries and the fire
extinguisher in the boiler room is empty.
Mr. Tracy will put new batteries and have the fire extinguisher
filled. These inspections are done the 2nd
Tuesday of every month.
Mr. Tracy requested permission to
put the 85 Ford out to bid. He informed
the board that the truck needs to be off the road for fire use. Bids will be opened at a Selectmen’s meeting.
Upon motion by George Hockstadter,
seconded by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously voted to put the 85 Ford out to
bid.
L.
PARKS & RECREATION
1. Looking for Parks & Rec Director
The Town is still looking for a Parks &
Rec Director.
M.
PLANNING BOARD - Nothing.
N.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Nothing.
O.
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Donald Carroll reported that there was not
a lot brought to the site again this year and also questioned the previous
interest in a recycling committee.
P.
ROAD COMMISSIONER - Nothing.
Q.
STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP – Nothing.
R.
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR - Nothing.
S.
WELFARE DIRECTOR - Nothing.
T. OTHER -
Nothing.
IV. TRAINING
Nothing.
V.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Betty Bridges questioned
abatements.
Marlene Webber expressed
that some people are living in the past and we need to get beyond the past and
move on so we do not ruin the future.
Clyde Gray stated if we
have office staff that we trust, we do not need a Selectmen in the office all
the time watching over them.
George Hockstadter
stated that the office has an “Open Door Policy”
VI. SELECTMEN COMMENTS
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.
Policy
& Procedures
Donald Carroll motioned to go into
executive session……. MOTIONED DYDED
BECAUSE OF A LACK OF A SECOND TO THE
MOTION.
Mr. Carroll decided to deal with the
issues in Public. Mr. Carroll expressed
concerns of:
Rudeness
Dress
– Code
Chips
and Soda in office
Language
Discussions
Town
sponsoring church suppers
After losing his cool and apologizing,
Mr. Button expressed the need of respect from and to all.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon
motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously
voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:50p.m.
_____________________________George
Hockstadter
_____________________________Gerald
Button
_____________________________Brenda
Clark
_____________________________Gary
Bellefluer
_____________________________Donald
Carroll
Minutes
recorded by;
Diane
L. Lacadie
Meetings
are also tape recorded and available at the office