TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  November 9, 2011

 

 

 

I.      OPEN MEETING

The meeting was called to order by Don Carroll leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

A.   ROLL CALL

Donald Carroll,  Brenda Clark, George Hockstadter and Charles Leighton.  (Terry White was absent).  George Hockstadter left at 6:35 pm.

 

B.  MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve October 26, 2011 Meeting Minutes

            Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Charles Leighton, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the October 26, 2011 minutes.

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

            None.

                       

            D.  WARRANT

           

1.    Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant #27  (note correction from Warrant # 27 to Payroll #1 – Advantage Payroll)

Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Payroll Warrant #1 from Advantage Payroll Services.

 

2.    Expenditures – Approve warrant # 26

Upon motion by Charles Leighton, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve Warrant #26.

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

            A previously approved Abatement for Judy Biggar was signed.

            The Board also approved an Abatement Sebasticook Regional Land Trust in the amount $2,257.64 with a motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Brenda Clark, and a vote of 4 to 0 to grant the abatement.

 

 

 

II.    OLD BUSINESS

 

1.    Payroll reporting update

Diane reported to the Board that this was the first week with Advantage Payroll Services and although there were minor mistakes such as one check was different in taxes taken out and there were some issues on Vacation and Sick time accruals and balances.  Diane stated that she has contacted Advantage and straighten all those issues out.  There will be one more call in and then we will be on line.

 

III.   NEW BUSINESS

Diane gave the Board copies of the November 8th 2011 election results.

 

IV.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL       Nothing.       

B.  APPEALS BOARD        Town is still seeking one more member for the Appeals Board.

C.  CEMETERY        The Board signed 4 Cemetery Deeds and Charles Leighton the lower driveway be redone at the Clarks Hill Cemetery.  Don Carroll also stated that there needs to be some probing down to determine ledge.

            D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER   Nothing.       

            E.  E911                     Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION       Copies were given to the board for an invitation dealing with State Funding on 11/14/2011 at UMO.

           G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE     Nothing.       

            H.  EMT/RESCUE                Nothing.

            I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT     The Board requested that the Fire Chief attend the next meeting.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           Electric Bills were checked and are remaining approximately the same each month.

           K.  PARKS & RECREATION          Nothing.

            L.  PLANNING BOARD       Nothing.

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR         Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         Noted to start preparing and looking at contract for the bid process next year.           

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER           Not Present.  Final grading should be completed soon.

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      Nothing.       

            Q. TREASURER      Nothing.

           R.  WELFARE DIRECTOR             Nothing.       

           S.  MEMORIAL COMMITTEE          Don Carroll reported that the new bulbs have been planted at a cost of $322.00 and should be ready for spring.  Butch Currier will present a bill for the use of his tractor.

            It was also noted the spelling of “Afghanistan” on the Memorial Stone is incorrect.

 

T.    OTHER   

 

V.           TRAINING

Diane will be in Augusta on Tuesday (11/15/2011) and Cathy and Melissa will be taking a Trio Webex class on Tuesday (11/12/2011) in the office.

 

VI.          PUBLIC COMMENTS

Carolyn Merrill stated that the Clark’s Hill Cemetery is a mess.

Mark Mosentine was present and questioned the definition of a “discontinued road”?  The explained that the road in question, Hurd and Deer Borne Drive, reverted back to the owners in 2002 and is a “public way”.  Mr. Mosentine also showed some interest in becoming a Board of Appeals member and thanked the Board for the new road signs.

 

VII.         SELECTMEN COMMENTS

None.

 

VIII.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

IX.          ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Charles Leighton, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 3 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

 

 

 

_______________________________________Donald Carroll

 

_______________________________________Brenda Clark

 

_______________________________________George Hockstadter(left

 

_______________________________________Charles Leighton

 

_______________________________________Terry White(not present)

 

 

Minutes recorded by Diane Lacadie