TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date: October 28, 2009
I.
OPEN MEETING
The meeting was opened by Chairperson
Gary Bellefleur leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ROLL CALL
Gary Bellefleur, Donald Carroll, Brenda
Clark and Lois Hawes. Terry White was absent.
B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. Approve Meeting Minutes of October 14,
2009
Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda
Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to approve the Minutes of October 14, 2009. Don Carroll abstained because he was not
present at the October 14, 2009 meeting.
C. QUIT
CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant # 22
Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by
Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve Warrant #22.
2.
Expenditures –
Approve warrant # 23
Upon motion by Don Carroll,
(reluctantly) seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve
Warrant #23.
(It was noted and questioned Richard
Webber’s bill)
E.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois
Hawes, it was unanimously voted to sign the Municipal Valuation Return.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Don Carroll questioned if any of the other Board
Members have responded to the letter from Levant. Don informed the Board that he has spoken
with Scott Pullen and responded to the concerns and or questions involved in
that letter.
OTHER:
Don Carroll will be the representative for the Board
Member dealing with the Ranch.
Don also reported that he had received a letter from
the Town of Shapleigh questioning the Town’s satisfaction with Plymouth
Engineering. Lois Hawes felt the Board
should respond and it was decided that Don Carroll will call and speak with the
Town of Shapleigh.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1.
PVCOG
Don Carroll stated that he had
previously recommended that the Town not renew the PVCOG membership, but now
there is a new director in place with a lot of experience. Don would like to speak with the new director
to see what is going on now. Consensus
of the Board was to have Don speak with them.
2. Salt
& Sand mix for residence
Consensus of the Board was to run the
add in the Rolling Thunder for November 14, 2009 from 9 to noon.
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
1. What creates a 911 address
Travis Gould feels a “front door” creates a 911 address. That reasoning eliminates the town from have
to enforce certain criterias. Don Carroll stated that if the Town of Stetson
issued Certificate of Occupancies, which would eliminate a lot of problems and
concerns. Consensus of the Board was to
have CEO Travis Gould attend a meeting to discuss Certificate of Occupancy.
E. E911 -Above noted.
F. EDUCATION
-Nothing.
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE -Nothing.
H. EMT/RESCUE
-Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Don Carroll questioned if the joint
Fire Chief’s meeting had taken place, and how it went.
J. MEETINGHOUSE
Lois Hawes reported that the heat had been
left on, the upstairs door was unlocked, and the bell had been rung while it
was rented.
K. PARKS & RECREATION
Reported that the porta potty was gone.
L. PLANNING BOARD
1. Looking for planning board Members
Announced.
M.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR -Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
1. Newspapers must be completely dry in
order to be picked up for recycling.
(should be put in sealed containers when raining)
Announced.
O.
ROAD COMMISSIONER -Again was not present, and the Board would
like to have him attend a meeting to discuss some issues and concerns.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP -Nothing
Q.
TREASURER
Diane gave the Board members a packet
dealing with Tax Acquired Foreclosures and the Bid process. This will be discussed in more detail at the
November 10, 2009 meeting.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR -Nothing.
S. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Wayne and Carl Allard had approached
Gary Bellefleur and questioned is the names added to the stone had to those
whom are active?
Gary also reported that the committee
has done what it was asked to do and should be commended for doing so.
T.
OTHER
Don Carroll needs any News Letter
information by next week.
It was noted to check upstairs for Flag
Holders for the cemetery
V.
TRAINING
None.
VI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Brown was present and expressed
interest in the tax acquired property to build a 60 x 100 building to store his
trucks and office. Mr. Brown feels this
would be an improvement to the town and provide a good tax base addition.
VII.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
The Selectmen choose not to vote the
MMRC Nomination.
Gary
Bellefleur reminded the Board and the Public of the upcoming Sparkle Event on
Sat. November 4, 2009. Tickets are
$60.00 and the event will be held at the Millinium in Newport.
VIII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by
Gary Bellefleur, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
____________________________________Gary
Bellefleur
____________________________________Donald
Carroll
____________________________________Brenda
Clark
____________________________________Lois
Hawes
____________________________________Terry
White
Minutes recorded by;
Diane Lacadie