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 Rita, seconded by Phillip, to accept the minutes of the meeting of January 31, 2005 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: In response to a question from David, Todd said that he has been unable to maintain the town clock because of a lack of stairs or a harness to access the tower. Todd also said that he is holding the final ambulance bills from the City of Bath because of recent payment activity.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Debbie Locke inquired about the possibility of installing siding on the Municipal Building. David said that a two year old quote was $35,000-$45,000 for vinyl siding. David said that the building needed to be sealed this year. Kathleen Reed, John Burne and Kevin Race inquired about the status of the revaluation and asked the Selectmen to schedule a public meeting where the revaluation contractor could provide appropriate information. The Selectmen agreed and asked Lloyd to schedule such a meeting in March.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Jack Shaw reported that the snowstorm of February 10, 2005 was particularly difficult to plow because of its high water content. In addition, Jack said that there were a lot of tree problems caused by the storm.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, reported that there have been 14 runs &endash; 8 fire and 6 EMS &endash; since the last Selectmen's Meeting. He said that six firefighters manned the building until 8:00 p.m. on February 10, 2005 to ensure a rapid response to any emergencies. He also said that North East Mobile Health Services had an ambulance and crew stationed overnight at the Fire Station on February 10, 2005. Both the Fire Chief and the Road Commissioner commented on the dangerous conditions on Route 1 caused by MDOT eliminating the application of sand.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Appointment of Constable and Animal Control Officer: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to appoint Paul Grover, Jr. as Constable and Animal Control Officer at the same rate of pay as his predecessor. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Gateway 1 Phase II Memorandum of Understanding: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to execute the attached Gateway 1 Phase II Memorandum of Understanding. The motion passed on a 3-1 vote.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Property Taxes Abatement Applications:

(1) Daniel T. & Donna M. Moreau (Map R-09, Lot 054) Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously.

(2) Larry A. Meltzer and Susan G. Mikesell, Trustees (Map R-07, Lot 023-05) Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously.

b. MacKenzie Lane Warrant Article: The Selectmen reviewed a petition from the residents of MacKenzie Lane requesting Town Meeting consideration of acceptance as a town road. In response to a inquiry, the Road Commissioner stated that it was built to town standards. Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to place the question on the May 2005 Budget Town Meeting warrant. The motion passed unanimously.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, CEO, was reportedly ill.

ADJOURNMENT: 6:55 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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