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TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2019

TIME: 10:00 a.m.


I. OPEN MEETING

Brenda Clark opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.


  1. ROLL CALL

Brenda Clark, Charles Leighton, Leslie Merrill, and Danny Withee were present. Millard Butler was absent.


B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

1. Approve November 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Upon motion by Charles Leighton, seconded by Danny Withee, it was unanimously voted to approve the November 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes with the noted corrections.


C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

None.


D. WARRANT

1. Advantage Payroll Warrant # 11

Upon motion by Danny Withee, seconded by Leslie Merrill, it was unanimously voted to approve Payroll Warrant #11.


  1. Expenditures # 13

Upon motion by Charles Leighton, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve AP Warrant #13.


Consensus of the Board was to transfer $200,000 from the Checking to the Undesignated.


E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Upon motion by Brenda Clark, seconded by Charles Leighton, it was unanimously voted to sign the corrected abatements and a new abatement for White.



II. OLD BUSINESS


  1. Suppression System update

Diane reported that the suppression system has been installed and the cost was 1,836 which included the updates and servicing of the extinguishers.

  1. Road Fund Discussion Tabled for more information and numbers.

  2. Fire Department Diane reported that information has been faxed to the Levant Town Manager and we are waiting for a response.

  3. Public Hearings Tabled upon waiting for the above information.

Also discussed was the tape recorder purchase for meetings, Corey Leighton found it cheaper on Amazon, but someone would have to purchase and be reimbursed.

Dale Brownie suggested looking on Newegg.com for a cassette recorder.


III. NEW BUSINESS



III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. ANIMAL CONTROL Nothing.

B. APPEALS BOARD Nothing.

C. CEMETERY Brenda Clark reported the flags have been brought back in.

D. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Nothing.

E. E911 Nothing.

F. EDUCATION Nothing.

G. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Brenda Clark reported that Rita Albee would like to be involved with this committee.

H. EMT/RESCUE Nothing.

I. FIRE DEPARTMENT Nothing.

J. MEETINGHOUSE Brent Dorman reported the door has been sealed and the latches reset.

K. PARKS & RECREATION Nothing.

L. PLANNING BOARD Nothing.

M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Nothing.

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Nothing.

O. ROAD COMMISSIONER Not present.

P. STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDANCE Nothing.

Q. TREASURER Nothing.

R. WELFARE DIRECTOR Nothing.

S. OTHER

Diane informed the Board that she would be out of state for any Emergency trip dealing the declined Health of her brother from December 6th through December 9th.


IV. TRAINING

Diane reported that Trio Sequel training will be coming up soon.


  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Michelle Patterson was present and stated that the Coboro Road is terrible. She called Joe and he stated that he would look into it next week if road funds allowed.

Michelle stated that the Pot holes were not taken care of and that there is a Pot Hole Law that the town should be aware of for any damages to vehicles. Michelle also requested that the town consider taking credit and debit cards.

Consensus of the Board at this time is no as to there is a cost to the town and the resident. Michelle also stated that she is presently recording meetings.

Brent Dorman stated that all the roads are breaking up and that grading should be done much earlier than November 11th.


  1. SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Brenda Clark reported that the flags will be down soon, but it was important to have up for Veteran’s day. Brenda also stated the flags, benches and Memorial Stone look beautiful. Brenda also stated concerns that the roads are breaking up.

Charles Leighton stated that dirt roads will always be dirt roads no matter what is done and that he feels the funds have been washed up.


  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.


  1. ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Danny Withee, seconded by Leslie Merrill, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:40am.




__________________________________Brenda Clark


__________________________________Millard Butler


__________________________________Charles Leighton


__________________________________Leslie Merrill


__________________________________Danny Withee


Minutes are recorded by;

Diane Lacadie