TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S MINUTES
Date: November 26, 2008
I. OPEN MEETING
A. ROLL CALL
Gary Bellefleur, Gerald Button, Brenda Clark, and Lois Hawes. Donald Carroll was absent.
B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. Approve November 12, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the November 12, 2008 Meeting Minutes.
C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Payroll Warrant
Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gerald Button, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the Payroll Warrant.
2. Expenditures
Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to approve the Expenditures Warrant.
Note: Gary will check the bank balance on Friday and transfer funds if necessary.
E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Nothing.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Lois will check on missing table at the meeting house.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Partridge Trust Fund
Tabled until next meeting.
2. Discuss Maine Transportation Conference
Paper work was given to John Bigger, and he will discuss it with Don Carroll.
3. Discuss MMA Bulletin VIA Email
It was decided that no one is using access to this bulletin.
4. 911 House Numbers
The Selectmen agreed to put this in the next News Letter and the residents could apply at the Town Office.
5. Danielle - Abatements
Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4 to 0 to grant an abatement in the amount of $946.00.
Also reported that Kent Hewitt’s 3000 ft of Lake Frontage and previously paid for 500 feet.
Upon motion by Lois Hawes seconded by Brenda Clark, it was voted 4 to 0 to re-evaluate for this tax year.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.
B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.
C. CEMETERY Nothing.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.
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 Nothing.
M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.
O. ROAD COMMISSIONER
Gary called Peter at D.O.T. about the speed limits and signs regarding “children playing” and these issues are being revised.
Also noted that the salt/sand mix is on the left side of the building (salt and sand shed), and the gravel is on the right side of the building.
P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP Nothing.
Q. TREASURER Nothing.
R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.
S. OTHER
Nothing.
IV. TRAINING Nothing.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I t was noted that the Board of Appeals still needs a member.
VI. SELECTMEN COMMENTS
Lois thanked Mr. Webber for being out and sanding the roads when needed.
The Selectmen discussed the Safety of the Town Office employees:
By unanimous decision, the Board requested that the staff have a list of the numbers to contact all of the Selectmen first if there is a problem, or potential problem. If none of the Board Members are available, the staff is directed to call the Sherriff’s Department.
It was also requested that the next agenda include a review session to prepare and submit MMA’s 3 question survey.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4 to 0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Gary Bellefleur____________________________
Gerald Button_____________________________
Brenda Clark______________________________
Donald Carroll_____________________________
Lois Hawes________________________________
Minutes recorded by;
Diane Lacadie