TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  October 14, 2009

 

 

 

I.        OPEN MEETING

 The meeting was opened by Chairperson Gary Bellefleur with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

A.     ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Brenda Clark, Lois Hawes, and Terry White.  Don Carroll was absent.

 

B.  MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve September 23, 2009 Meeting Minutes

             Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the minutes of September 23, 2009 with the spelling correction of Terry White’s name.  (Terri)

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

             None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

           

1.      Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant  # 19 & # 18

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Terry White, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #18.

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Terry White, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #19.

 

2.      Expenditures – Approve warrant  #20

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #20 with the exception of holding back the Parris Farm’s check until Richard Webber has a chance to get the corrected amounts.  (Corrected check could then be cut and sent)

 

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS       

            Danielle Smith was present and presented 4 Abatements and 3 Supplements:

 

 

 

            Abatements:

                        Paul and Cathy Miller                    $110.67

                        Robert and Linda Pimental          $354.83

                        Alan and Jolene Andrews            $532.93

                        Buda Bellys                                     $761.72 (PP)

 

            Supplements:

                        William Fenn                                    $242.49

                        Gary Pimental                                  $354.83

                        Gary Bellefleur                                $761.72 (PP)

 

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve the Abatements and Supplements as recommended by Assessors Agent Danielle Smith.  NOTE (Gary Bellefleur abstained)

 

 

II.      OLD BUSINESS

1.      Recycling bins were delivered and are available.

Announced.

 

2.      Update on inmates clean up.

Terry White reported that most of the work has been completed and went well.  He also noted that there are some trees that still need to be addressed at a later date.  i.e. (Merrill Road)

 

III.    NEW BUSINESS

None.

 

IV.   COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL      

                        1.         Rabies clinic will be held on November 21st from 10 am – 11 am @ the Fire Department.  Cash Only. 

            Announced.

B.  APPEALS BOARD 

                        1.         Looking for a member if anyone is interested

            Announced.

C.  CEMETERY        -Nothing.                  

            D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

            Lois Hawes requested that CEO Travis Gould be asked, “What creates a 911 address?”  (driveway, septic, ??????)         

            E.  E911         (see above notes)

            F.  EDUCATION  -Nothing.

            G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE    -Nothing.      

            H.  EMT/RESCUE    -Nothing.

I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT –Nothing.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           -Nothing.

 

K.  PARKS & RECREATION        

Lois Hawes thanked Steve Ferris for his time and dedication as Stetson’s Parks and Rec Director, but asked that he be spoken with about more communication.  (Soccer pictures, and those that were not aware they were being taken)

L.  PLANNING BOARD

            1.         Looking for planning board Members

             Announced.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR         Nothing.       

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

            1.         Fall clean up is scheduled for this Saturday, October 17th from 9 am – 2 pm at the Meeting house.  Announced.  Gary and Terry will attend to help.

Also questioned why newspapers were not being picked up?

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER           -John Biggar was not present.

            Richard Webber reported that 800 yards of sand is still to be delivered, but there is not enough room at this time and he is in hopes that the Town will not need it.

            Salt and Sand will be mixed outside.

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      -Nothing.

            Q. TREASURER

            Quarterly Expense and Revenue Reports were handed out.

R.    WELFARE DIRECTOR                        -Nothing.

S.     MEMORIAL COMMITTEE

Marlene Webber reported the flowers have been purchased, and she is waiting for Mr. Brown to return from his moose hunting trip.  Marlene also noted that she would like to do Holiday Festive decorations around the stone such as wreathes for Christmas and Red, White, and Blue for Veteran’s Day, but questions what funds will be available.

Gary Bellefleur explained that no one from the Memorial Committee applied for this year’s Sparkle Funds, so there will not be any more funds coming in at this time unless the town does fund raisers.  Applications for Sparkle are available in June.

Brenda Clark also questioned if anyone has inquired about names being added to the stone???  None that are known at this time.

 

 

 

T.      OTHER   

Nothing.

 

 

 

 

 

V.                 TRAINING

MMA Convention was attended by Terry White, Travis Gould, and Danielle Smith.

Election Conference was attended by Diane Lacadie and Catherine Fisher. 

Tabor discussion attended by Diane Lacadie and Gary Bellefleur.

 

 

VI.               PUBLIC COMMENTS    

None.

 

 

VII.             SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Don Carroll requested that Diane Lacadie addressed the Board with the idea of “Resident’s Salt/Sand Pickup”

Although the majority of the Board felt this was a great idea, consensus was to wait on decision making until the next meeting when Mr. Carroll would be present.

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.           EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

IX.               ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Terry White, seconded by Lois Hawes, it  was voted 4 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

 

 

 

____________________________________Gary Bellefleur

 

____________________________________Donald Carroll (not present)

 

____________________________________Brenda Clark

 

____________________________________Lois Hawes

 

____________________________________Terry White

 

 

Minutes recorded by;

Diane Lacadie