TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: November 14, 2007

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

            The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman, George Hockstadter.

 

            A. ROLL CALL:

            George Hockstadter, Gerald Button, Gary Bellefluer, Brenda Clark, and Donald Carroll, and a long list of guest, see attached sign in sheet.

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

            Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2007 meeting.

                       

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

            None.

  

            D. WARRANT

                        1.         Payroll

                        2.         Expenditures

            Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve and sign the warrants.        

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

                        1.         Abatements (5) & Supplemental (4)

            Upon motion by Gary Bellefluer, seconded by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to grant and sign the above Abatements (5) and Supplementals (4), see attached list for names.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS 

            None.

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

            1.         Rt 222 will be one lane for 10 – 12 weeks due to box culvert repair starting this week.

            Announced.

2.                  All flags have been picked up for cleaning free of charge at Gold star Cleaners.

Announced.

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

            A. ANIMAL CONTROL  - None  

            B. APPEALS BOARD   - None.

            C. CEMETERY  - None.  

            D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER  - None.           

            E. E911  - None.   

F. EDUCATION

            1.         Dan Higgins will discuss School Consolidation and Budget Validation Referendum

Dan Higgins was present and explained how School Consolidation Law will impact the Budget approval process.  The Budget Validation will be a Referendum question asking to validate or not validate.  The warrant will have to be posted 7 days prior.  If it is voted not to validate, there will be a 10 day waiting period, and the process will start again.  This will also effect the timing of the Property tax bills and there  amounts.  The time frame of the warrant and Town Meeting and elections will be discussed again at a later date.  Mr. Carroll expressed that the Municipal elections have been combined with the State’s June elections to save money.

Mr. Higgins also informed the residents that were present, that Stetson is well represented in the consolidation process and at the consolidation meetings by Donald Carroll, Gerald Button, Betty Bridges, Kirsten, Jody Lyford, and Cathleen Snow.  The deadline for submitting the reorganization plan is December 1, 2007.

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE  - None.

            H. EMT/RESCUE   None. 

            I.  FIRE DEPARTMENT  - None.

            J. HISTORICAL SOCIETY   - None.         

            K. MEETINGHOUSE  -  None.    

            L. PARKS & RECREATION

                        1.         Volunteers needed for Stetson Days

                        Christy Hewitt is the new Parks and Rec Director, but is not available for most of the summer months and is in much need of help for Stetson Days.

            M. PLANNING BOARD  - None.

            N. PLUMBING INSPECTOR   -  None.             

            O. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION   - None.

            P. ROAD COMMISSIONER

                        1.         Burleigh Road and Mt. Pleasant Roads are completed.  Will be working on Coboro Road next.

            It was noted that the sand had been previously moved.

            Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to store the gravel at Mr. Webber’s.

            Q. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP  - None.

            R. TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR  - None.              

            S. WELFARE DIRECTOR   - None.       

            T. OTHER     

 

IV.               TRAINING

Nothing.

 

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Marty Hipsky:  Requested that the Board of Selectmen consider progress reports.  The residents have not been informed of the pending lawsuit, the progress on the salt and sand shed, the progress on the food cupboard, etc.

 

Betty Bridges:  Questioned if the sand was going to be moved back?  Don Carroll explained that it cost the Town $1,200 to $1,400 to move it, so it will stay at Webber’s and to be dispersed from there.  He also pointed out, that the sand in question is not the Winter supply.  Betty requested if the residents would still be allowed to take small amounts.  The Board responded; yes.

 

Marty Hipsky again questioned if the Board of Selectmen were going to issue a statement concerning the law suit, the Board responded, No.

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Donald Carroll:  Requested to call a meeting of the Selectmen for Monday November 19, 2007 at 11:00 to discuss and be brought up to date financially on the following projects:

          Town Office / Dirt Road Improvements / Salt and Sand Shed / and the amount of money left to purchase sand.

Mr. Carroll also had the County Budget with him if anyone would like to look at it.

 

George Hockstadter:  Explained that he had received an offer of $150.00 for the old heating system out of the new part of the office. 

Upon motion George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to sell the heater to Mr. Webber for $150.00

 

Gary Bellefluer:  Informed the residents that we (Diane) have given Mr. Perry the materiel to update the internet.

 

VII.              EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

 

VIII.            ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by , seconded by , it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________George Hockstadter

 

_____________________________Gerald Button

 

_____________________________Gary Bellefluer

 

_____________________________Brenda Clark

 

_____________________________Donald Carroll

 

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by;

Diane L. Lacadie

Also tape recorded