TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: November 10, 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, Lois Hawes, and Terry White.

B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

1. Approve Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2009

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the October 28, 2009 Minutes with the correction of spelling (Kyle).

C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

None.

D. WARRANT

1. Payroll Warrant – Approve warrant # 24

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve Warrant #24.

2. Expenditures – Approve warrant # 25

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to approve Warrant #25 with additional check being made out to Wayne Hawes for the Hours spent with the inmates. (This check was noted as missing from the warrant by Lois Hawes)

E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Gene Burgess was present requesting a 3 year abatement of taxes dealing with a fireplace that he has been assessed for $3,800.00 that he does not have. Assessing agent Danielle Smith had reported that although the fireplace is not present, there is a hearth with a stove on it that carries some value. Danielle recommends that Mr. Burgess be abated $2,300.00 keeping the value of what is presently there at $1,500.00. Danielle as the Assessing Agent only has the authority to abate one year, and has informed Mr. Burgess to go to the Selectmen for the other 2 years.

Consensus of the Board was to table this issue until the next meeting because they did not have an abatement form to act on. Mr. Burgess can meet with Danielle on Thursday to fill out this form.

II. OLD BUSINESS

1. Reminder that between 9 am – 12 pm residence can pick up (2) buckets of sand/salt mixture from the sand shed

Don Carroll will be present to oversee the pick-up.

III. NEW BUSINESS

1. Signing of Cemetery Deed

Consensus of the Board was to sign the Cemetery Deed.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL

1. Rabies clinic will be held on November 21^st from 10 am – 11 am @ the Fire Department. Cash Only. Rabies shots are $8.00

Announced.

B. APPEALS BOARD

1. Looking for a member if anyone is interested

Announced.

C. CEMETERY

Lois questioned how the lots are presently for sale….i.e. (2 person plots, or 4 person plots). Don Carroll stated that the majority of the lots that are presently available are 4 person plots.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Board requested that Travis check the new house being built on the Lakins road with location of the well within the property lines.

E. E911 Nothing.

F. EDUCATION Nothing.

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing.

H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT Nothing.

J. MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.

K. PARKS & RECREATION Nothing.

L. PLANNING BOARD

1. Looking for planning board Members

Announced.

M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.

O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Nothing.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP Nothing.

Q. TREASURER

1. Tax acquired foreclosures & bid process

Diane presented a proposed copy of the ad to be distributed and advertised. The Board set the date for the bids to be reviewed at the December 9^th meeting.

R. WELFARE DIRECTOR

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to sign the 2009/2010 General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A – C.

S. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE

Marlene Webber reported that she has planted 680 bulbs in the flower bed and she will cover with hay to protect them for the winter.

The Board thanked Marlene for all her hard work.

It was also noted that the lowering of the flags protocol is to lower the State Flag lower than the American Flag, and not to lower the POW Flag at all.

T. OTHER

Nothing.

V. TRAINING

None.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Richard Webber questioned the status of the mail box problem on the Lapoint Road. Don Carroll has been over to speak with the owner, and has also researched State laws. The owner is liable for damage to any vehicles or personal injury. Don will follow up on this issue and present the owner with the laws and regulations of mail boxes.

VII. SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Gary Bellefleur was informed of a large dumping of garbage on the Coboro Road. Gary could not find the trash on Sunday when he went there. He also commended the Road Commissioner on the work that was done on the Coboro Road.

Terry White informed the Board that he researched bids to remove the trees that are an issue in Town including the Maples by the cemetery. Four hundred dollars for the one tree by Mt Pleasant, but he will do all 8 trees for $1,600. Terry stated this price from Asplunge. Gary questioned if Terry asked for a price from Lucas Tree, and Terry sated no, but will get one. Terry also questioned if these funds for the trees would come from the road account and if there is any stimulus monies or grant monies available for this type issue. Don informed Terry that there are no stimulus monies available for Municipalities.

Don Carroll presented the Board with an MRC Ballot:

Consensus of the Board was to vote for:

John Chisholm of Levant.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Personal Issues 1MRSA Section 405 – (6) (A)

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session at 6:52 p.m. to deal with Personnel issues as pertain to 1MRSA Section 405 – (6) (A).

Upon motion by Gary Bellefleur, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to enter back into Public Session at 7:55 p.m. and to take no action as the result of Executive Session at this time.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Gary Bellefleur, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

____________________________________Gary Bellefleur

____________________________________Donald Carroll

____________________________________Brenda Clark

____________________________________Lois Hawes

____________________________________Terry White

Minutes recorded by;

Diane Lacadie