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