EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Phillip at 4:00 p.m., seconded by Rita, to go into an Executive Session, IAW 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A), to discuss possible disciplinary action against a Town employee. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Dale at 4:30 p.m., seconded by Phillip, to come out of the Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the regular Selectmen's Meeting, the Town Administrator Lloyd Coombs led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

PREVIOUS MEETING's MINUTES: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to accept the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 2005 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN's COMMENTS: Todd advised that the Nequasset Church Committee is exploring an alternative heat source for the church.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were not any comments from the public.

ROAD COMMISSIONER's REPORT: Commissioner Jack Shaw reported that he will be asking for a significant increase in the street sign budget. The increase is a result of continuing theft of the signs. Diane Longley said that the Chandler Lane and Surry Lane signs are missing. She was advised that those locations are private drives and that the Town is not responsible for such signage. Jack also advised that he has been having discussions with Dr. Leck concerning safety improvements near his home.

FIRE CHIEF's REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, reported that there have been 18 runs - 11 fire and 7 EMS - since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken also reported that North East Mobile Health Services has stationed an ambulance and crew in the Woolwich Fire Station during the last two storms. Roger Brawn, First Responders Director, reported that he was waiting for grant money for the recent purchase of a set of Jaws of Life prior to procuring additional defibrillating equipment. The Selectmen advised him to proceed with the purchase of the defibrillating equipment and to charge it to the Fire Department budget until the grant money was received.

RESIGNATION OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to accept the resignation of Lawrence W. Mann, Animal Control Officer. The motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Pumping Station Lagoons Discussion: Trevor Hunt, Superintendent of the Bath Water District, discussed the lack of fencing around the lagoons with the Selectmen. His main contention was that fencing would make them an attractive nuisance. Diane Longley said that saving the life of one child would offset the cost of fencing.

b. Solid Waste Solicitation: The Selectmen advised the Solid Waste Committee that the new contract would be for a period of three years.

c. Hazardous Waste Collection: The Selectmen concurred with the Town's participation in the Hazardous Waste Collection event in Bath on April 23, 2005.  The Town's portion of the setup fee is presently estimated to be $107.61.Terry Hanna will be the Town's liaison for the event.

d.School Building Committee: Todd noted that it appears that the School Building Committee has been meeting without notifying all members. Todd asked Lloyd to contact the School Officials and advise them correct the situation.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Coastal Humane Society, Inc. Contract: Motion by Todd, seconded by Dale, to approve the attached contract with Coastal Humane Society, Inc. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Veterans' Exemption Applications:

(1) Catherine M. Harris (Widow) Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously.

(2) Fredric Kent Auwarter (Veteran) Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the application. The Selectmen noted the Assessing Agent's memorandum that recommended nonapproval because the applicant did not serve in Vietnam during his tour of duty as required to qualify.The motion failed on a 0-5 vote.

c. Property Taxes Abatement Applications:

(1) Phillip & Dorothy Harrington (Map R-05, Lot 028) Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously.

(2) Hazel McIntire (Map R-04, Lot 063) Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Supplemental Tax Warrants:

(1) Hazel McIntire (Map R-05, Lot 028)

(2) Phillip & Dorothy Harrington (Map R-05, Lot 033)

(3) Christopher Bailey (Map R-04, Lot 63-A)
Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to approve the above Supplemental Tax Warrants. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Budget Town Meeting Moderator:Lloyd advised that Pamela Cahill had agreed to serve as Moderator of the May 4^th & 5^th Budget Town Meeting.

f. Municipal Building Maintenance: The Selectmen asked Lloyd to request Fred Hersom to provide a proposal to seal the Municipal Building.

g. Snowplowing Contract Solicitation: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to solicit for new five year snowplowing contracts.The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Phillip, seconded by Dale, to solicit for a new three year snow removal contract at the Pedestrian Underpass with a sidewalk clearing option. The motion passed unanimously.

h. E911 Addressing: Steve Perrine, a First Responder, advised that he is looking into the means of assuring that all Woolwich residences are properly identified so that they can be readily located in the case of an emergency.

i. Maine State Retirement System Membership: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to have Lloyd obtain information concerning the requirements for membership in the Maine State Retirement System. The motion passed on a 3-2 vote.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER's REPORT: Bill Longley, CEO, reported that he would be in training tomorrow and that he would not be present on Friday, February 4, 2005 and Monday, February 14, 2005.

ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m.
Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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