PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the regular Selectmen's Meeting, Tax Collector/Treasurer Diane Belanger led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

PRIVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Dale, to accept the minutes of the meeting of December 6, 2004 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

ROAD COMMISSION'S REPORT: Jack Shaw, Road Commissioner, commented that there were new signs on RT 128.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, was not present. He did not have any new information.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Carr Abatement Decision Discussion: Dave King informed Mr. Carr that he doesn't agree with the County Commissioner decision in granting the abatement to Mr. and Mrs. Carr. Dave made comment that the Selectmen would have to take it to the Superior Court. Mr. Carr stood up and said that he would go to Superior Court to win this case. Todd made motion to Appeal the Decision by the County Commissioners, Phillip seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Other: Diane informed the Selectmen that the City of Bath e-mailed Lloyd and said that the Town of Woolwich has a balance of $6902.00 for the Ambulance bill. Lloyd shows a balance of $2715.91 that is owed. Dave asked Lloyd to contact David Williams, Financial Director in Bath, for an invoice of all the bills.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Consideration of Application for Abatement of Steven And Judy Lipetz: Mr. Lipetz was present at the meeting, and made comment that the reason why the he is asking for an abatement is because he is neighbor of the Carrs, and he feels that he is assesses too high. Todd made motion to approve his request for abatement, Phillip seconded. The motion was denied.

b. Consideration of Application for Abatement of Harriet Hay: No one was present for the request. The Selectmen would like to table this for two weeks. Todd made motion to table it, Phillip seconded. The motion was unanimously.

c. Consideration of Supplemental Warrants for Karl and Carol Grose: The Selectmen signed the Supplemental Warrant. Rita made motion, Phillip seconded. The motion was unanimously.

d. Consideration of the use of Nequasset Park by Hospice Volunteers: Phillip made motion to allow the use of the park, Todd seconded. The motion was unanimously.

e. Sidewalk Snow Removal on Route 1 discussion: Dave made Comment that there is no money in the budget to plow the sidewalks. Todd suggested using the old sidewalk to get to the bridge. Forest York was concerned about the safety of the kids if they need to walk on the sidewalk. Suggestion was made to close the sidewalk down for the winter months. Another suggestion was made to have the businesses and owners that live on Rt. 1 responsible for clearing the sidewalks. Dave will consider to discuss it for next year's warrant.

f. Nequasset Meeting House Chimney Discussion: Todd made Comment that he will bring this concern to the next Nequasset Church Committee meeting.

g. Other: Diane informed the Selectmen that it would be over $2000.00 to close out the Certificate of Deposits at Five County Federal Credit Union. The Selectmen said that they will wait until the C.D's come due next year then we will go ahead and open the C.D.'s at Bath Savings Institution.

CODED ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, CEO commented that the Allen file was sentto the Town's Attorney. Murphy/Leask seek fines, thatwill be sent to the Town's Attorney. Steven Spaulding has not paid on his agreement from the Town. Dave suggest to push the issue and bring it the the Towns Attorney. Phillip made the motion to bring it to court, Rita seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Board meeting on January 3, 2005.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:08 p.m.

Diane Belanger

Approved: /s/David A. King, Sr.

Cc: Selectmen/Staff

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