Members Present: Allen Greene, Jason Shaw, Buzz Sawhill, Bob Meade, Mike Hoover & Gregg Buczkowski

Also Present: Ken Desmond, CEO/Fire Chief & Bill Longley, Plumbing Inspector & Assistant CEO

Meeting called to order.

1st Order of Business:

- Allen gave a speech to thank Buzz for his years of service on the Planning Board. Members of the Board, the Board of Selectmen and the public were present to honor Buzz and enjoy snacks and cake.

- Allen welcomed Mike Hoover as the new Planning Board member replacing Buzz.

- The Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

- Buzz distributed copies of the Bath Water District's fall issue of WaterWorks.

- Allen reminded the Board of a MMA sponsored Planning Board/Board of Appeals workshop on November 29th at the Augusta Civic Center.

- Allen provided members with a notice announcing the Woolwich Conservation Committee's 3rd visioning session to be held 4:00 &endash; 6:00 p.m. on November 6th at the Woolwich Central School.

- Allen will ask Lloyd if he can order a copy of the new State of Maine Planning Ordinances for the year.

2nd Order of Business:

- Charles Cromwell was present regarding his proposed 9 lot Sanders North Subdivision. He submitted the test results of three wells located on the Sanders Road: Hilda Tyler, Barbara Word and his own. All three were deemed satisfactory for drinking standards. He has not yet tested Herb Geroux's well.

- Bob stated that he was concerned about there being enough potable water for the proposed development, as well as the previously approved development. He would really prefer to see public water utilized.

- Allen asked what information hydro studies might provide. Mr. Cromwell briefly explained the various tests that could be performed. He indicated that the cost could range upwards to $40,000.00.

- Jason inquired about the proposal received from Harry C. Crooker & Sons, Inc. to provide public water. Mr. Cromwell showed the Board a cost estimate of $100,000.00 plus. Mr. Cromwell informed the Board that affording this cost would not be feasible. If he were required to proceed with this option, he would be forced to retract his application.

- Mike wanted to know if it were possible to hire an engineer to determine in which direction the groundwater flowed, so as to identify where any pollution present might go.

- Mr. Cromwell proposed making an attempt to obtain permission to test Herb Geroux's well. Also, he proposed to consult with a representative from a hydro geological firm to obtain their recommendation as to the area most likely to be contaminated. A well will be drilled in that region and the water tested. Assuming favorable test results are received, the whole water issue would then be resolved and the application complete. Jason moved to accept this offer; Bob seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. Mr. Cromwell will return at the November meeting with the results.

3rd Order of Business:

- Ken Desmond informed the Board that Robert Newcomb has applied for a building permit for an additional building at his recently approved used car dealership on Route 1. The Board feels that Mr. Newcomb may need to return for an amendment to his original site plan.

4th Order of Business:

- Bob mentioned a possible septic leak in the downtown area. Ken Desmond said he would investigate and/or contact Bill Longley.

Meeting adjourned.

* Next Planning Board meeting November 28th at 7:15 p.m.

Allen Greene, Planning Board Chairperson
Jason Shaw, Planning Board Secretary
Buzz Sawhill, Planning Board Alternate
Bob Meade, Planning Board Alternate
Mike Hoover, Planning Board Alternate
Gregg Buczkowski, Planning Board

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