TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: December 12, 2007

 

I. OPEN MEETING

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

 

            A. ROLL CALL:

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

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

            Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the November 28, 2007 Minutes.

                       

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

            None.

  

            D. WARRANT

                        1.         Payroll

                        Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve and sign the Payroll Warrant.

                        2.         Expenditures

                        Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously voted to approve and sign the Expenditures Warrant.

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

            Nothing.

II. OLD BUSINESS 

A.     Internet for Fire Department – 3 different DLS 768K 2 year contract $49.00 a month, 1.5 MH 2 year contract $69.00 a month & 3MH 2 year contract $99.00 a month.

George checked into the prices of the high –speed, but the internet provider does not provide the Visual Protective Network, the state does.  Fire Chief Kim Tracy was not present to discuss this.

 

Other Old Business (not on agenda)

 

            Don Carroll:  Questioned the status of Mr. Trask’s check?  George explained that he had spoke with Clear Water of DOT, and the approval was sent to the wrong place and should be corrected and deposited into Stetson’s account by the end of this week.

            Mr. Carroll also questioned the electrical status of the Office Remodeling project.  He explained that the estimate has already gone up $600.00 because of emergency lighting and hard wired smoke detectors.  This cost may be decreased if he had help pulling wires, etc.  Don Carroll will check with another electrician.  He also stated his concerns of the total budget for this project being spent with more to be done.  We have a Contingency Fund of $1,800.00 if the board feels the need to use some of this.

Gary Bellefluer questioned the present policy of items being on the Agenda (one week ahead, in writing from the public) etc.  By unanimously decision, the board agreed the closing for agendas will be the Monday prior to the meeting.

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

A.     Penquis Cap wants us to appropriate $2,683 at the next Town Meeting to support Penquis work.

George presented the letter from Penquis Cap requesting the $2,683 above.  Don Carroll stated that a lot of agencies request funds every year, and Town continues to appropriate the same $1,500.00 to be divided between the ones that are ongoing donations from the Town.  (Food Cupboard, Eastern Agency on Aging, Boys Girls Club etc.)

 

B.     Electric company wants to take care of our lights.

Unanimous opinion of the Board was that the electrical company already owns the lights and we do take care of them now.

 

C.    Gary – Discuss Audit Report

Gary stated that he would like the Board and the residents to be familiar with finances in the Town of Stetson, and to answer some of the questions the Board has received.  Gary stated the Town of Stetson is in very good shape financially, but we are also required not to build up to much in the undesignated fund.  We should be collecting only enough to run the Town.  Gary went over the Balance Sheet of the Audit.  Gary also noted that changes (such as transfers) should be a “Board” decision, not done by one Selectmen.

Brenda Clark stated that this is a five member board and all should be involved.

George Hockstadter explained that there are times when money must be transferred to cover the Warrant.

 

IT WAS NOTED THAT “HANDELING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS” BE PUT AS AN AGENDA ITEM ON THE NEXT AGENDA.

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. HISTORICAL SOCIETY  -  Nothing.     

            K. MEETINGHOUSE   -  Nothing.            

            L. PARKS & RECREATION

            Brenda Clark informed the Board that she called Christy Hewitt about the soccer nets being left outside, and the nets are now put away under cover.

            M. PLANNING BOARD

            Don Carroll questioned Delores Butler of the Planning Board, what the status is on the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.  He also informed her about the meeting in Dexter dealing with Shoreland Zoning.  Planning Board Secretary, Diane Lacadie informed Mr. Carroll that Dean Bennet has been hired to complete the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and he will be attending the January Planning Board Meeting to discuss the ordinance. 

            N. PLUMBING INSPECTOR   - Nothing.          

            O. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

1.         Reminder trash will be picked up on December 22^nd and December 29^th due to the holidays

Announced.

            P. ROAD COMMISSIONER

            Mr. Webber confirmed that the work on the Coboro Road has been postponed until spring, and also noted the resident living at 500 Coboro Road is threatening anyone who attempts to do any work around his property.

            Q. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP  - Nothing. 

            R. TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR  -  Nothing.           

            S. WELFARE DIRECTOR   -  Nothing.   

            T. OTHER    -  Nothing.      

 

IV.               TRAINING   -  Nothing.

 

V.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Melodie Bellefluer questioned the status of the light in the park across from the Town Office.  George and Don explained that Wayne Allard was supposed to see about getting a pole.  George stated that he could get a pole for $150.00 but would also have to pay to have it installed.  Gary suggested calling Tell Power in Newport for an estimate. 

 

VI.               SELECTMEN COMMENTS

George Hockstadter and Don Carroll informed the board that the town had run out of sand, 900 yards was ordered and is now at Webbers.  There is also sand across from the Town office for residents to use on their sidewalks and driveways.  Each resident is allowed 3 five gallon buckets.

George also questioned the interest of the Board and the residents dealing with windmills.  George received a phone call from UPC Wind Management requesting to put up windmill in the town of Stetson.  The letter stated that the town has some beautiful historical sites to place the windmills on.

Consensus of the Board was to not allow the windmills.

 

Donald Carroll:  Informed the residents that the steel has been delivered and lumber will be on Monday for the Salt and Sand Shed.  They will have a full crew to construct and it will take approximately 12 to 15 days to complete the building.

 

 

VII.              EXECUTIVE SESSION  NONE.

 

VIII.            ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded by Gary Bellefluer, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________George Hockstadter (chairman)

 

_____________________________Gerald Button

 

_____________________________Donald Carroll

 

_____________________________Gary Bellefluer

 

_____________________________Brenda Clark

 

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by;

Diane L. Lacadie

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