TOWN OF STETSON
SELECTMEN’S
MINUTES
Date: MARCH 14, 2012
I. OPEN MEETING
The
meeting was opened with Don Carroll leading the Pledge Allegiance.
A. ROLL CALL
Donald
Carroll, Brenda Clark, George Hockstadter, Charles Leighton, and Terry White.
B.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. Approve February 22, 2012 Meeting
Minutes
Upon motion by George Hockstadter, seconded
by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 14, 2012 Meeting
Minutes.
C.
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
None.
D. WARRANT
1. Payroll Warrant (Advantage Payroll #11 & 12)
Upon motion by George
Hockstadter, seconded by Charles Leighton, it was unanimously voted to approve
Payroll Warrant #11.
Upon motion by George
hockstadter, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve Payroll
Warrant #12.
2.
Expenditures
Warrant #36
Upon motion by George
Hockstadter, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve
Expenditure Warrant #36. (Noted to check Sullivan’s Waste bill for 2 invoices
being the same $631.89)
E.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Two Abatements:
Scott Bruns A building that had been removed for fire department
training: $649.13
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded
by George Hockstadter, it was voted 4 to 0 to grant the $649.13 Abatement
request. Charles Leighton abstained. (was not a board member at time of training)
Bruce
Handy: Assessing
Agent Danielle Smith recommended this abatement because it was brought to her
attention that the new home was not as large in square footage that was
originally on the building permit.
Upon motion by Terry White, seconded
by George Hockstadter, it was unanimously voted to grant the abatement in the
amount of $1164.24.
SCHOOL BUDGET REPORT FROM JESSICA
VERRILL
Jessica Verrill was present and
informed the Board that the Finance Committee’s total figure thus far for the
2012/2013 budget is $11,355,298. Stetson
financial part of that budget would be $806,153.69 which includes a $23,000
increase.
Jessica stated that there are still
ongoing negotiations with the teachers.
At this time health cost and oil increases are not known. There is a workshop coming up dealing with
new school construction and the cost for the preliminary plans is approximately
$100,000.
George
Hockstadter questioned the number of Stetson students. Jessica stated that there are approximately
14 Stetson students per class.
Don
informed the board and Jessica that the State Valuation has dropped by
approximately 4 million and that will change Stetson $806,153 figure.
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.
Recall
Ordinance
Diane addressed the
issues, concerns, and decisions that need to be made to make the ordinance
complete. The Board will do the same and
bring back all changes and concerns for the next meeting on March 28th. A date for a Public Hearing will then be set.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Bid
opening:
Winter Plowing Contract
Recycling and Solid Waste Contract.
See attached next page for all figures
and totals.
2.
Review
Mowing Contracts
Consensus of the Board
was to change the dates of the contract and put out to bid and to be due back
at the March 28th meeting.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.
B.
APPEALS BOARD Nothing.
C.
CEMETERY Charles is still working on picture for
Town Report
D.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.
E. E911 Nothing.
F. EDUCATION
Covered
above
G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Nothing
H.
EMT/RESCUE Nothing.
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Kim
Tracy was present and questioned when the Fire Station was going to be
fixed. Mr. Brasslett has been very busy,
but Don will contact him and ask. Kim
also informed the Board that he has received the $2,000 check from MMA Grant
Reimbursement program.
J.
MEETINGHOUSE Nothing.
K. PARKS &
RECREATION Nothing.
L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.
M.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.
N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.
O.
ROAD COMMISSIONER Mr.
Barriault was present and informed the Board that he is getting a lot of calls
dealing with complaints on the dirt roads.
He has graded a few in trying to knock down the ruts. Brenda Clark questioned both the Coboro Road
and the end of Mt Pleasant. Brenda
questioned if a “Closed to Non- residents” sign could be placed at the Levant
end of the Mt. Pleasant road to avoid some of the damage being caused. Barriault also stated that he has received a
paving quote Witham Paving for the Merrill Road of $117.000. Lane was $100,200 and B & B paving was
$96,916. Barriault believes all 3 bids
included traffic control.
P. STATE
LEGISLATIVE CORRESP Don Carroll is attending a meeting in
Augusta tomorrow.
Q.
TREASURER Nothing.
R.
WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.
S. OTHER Nothing.
IV.
TRAINING
Nothing.
V.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Nothing.
VI.
SELECTMEN
COMMENTS
George Hockstadter stated
that he hopes the town is careful in the wording of the recall ordinance as not
to open the town up to a law suit.
VII.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Charles Leighton,
seconded by Terry White, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at
7:40 p.m.
_______________________________________Donald
Carroll
_______________________________________Brenda
Clark
_______________________________________George
Hockstadter
_______________________________________Charles
Leighton
_______________________________________Terry
White
Minutes recorded by
Diane Lacadie