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.

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BID OPENING: Bids for Refuse Collection/Recycling Services were received as follows:

Alternative 1

Year one	$191,700.00	$164,700.00
Year two	$195,600.00	$164,700.00 + CPI-U
Year three	$197,500.00	Year Two + CPI-U

Motion by Dale, seconded by Todd, to award a three year Alternative 1 contract to Pine Tree Waste, Inc. with the stipulation that annual increases be limited to 5% or the CPI-U whichever is less. The Pine Tree Waste, Inc. representative, Karen McNaughton, who was present agreed to the stipulation. The motion passed unanimously.

SNOWPLOWING BID OPENING: Snowplowing bids were received as follows:

Contract Route D-1

Quonset Hardscape

Year 1	$11,500.00
Year 2	$12,500.00
Year 3	$13,500.00
Year 4	$14,500.00
Year 5	$15,500.00

Motion by Phillip, seconded by Dale, to award a five year contract to Quonset Hardscape. The motion passed unanimously.

Contract Route D-2

Jack A. Shaw & Sons, Inc.

Year 1	$82,500.00
Year 2	$86,500.00
Year 3	$90,500.00
Year 4	$94,500.00
Year 5	$98,500.00

Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to award a five year contract to Jack A. Shaw & Sons, Inc. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 28, 2005 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: None

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Diane Longley suggested that, with the new Animal Control Officer (ACO), it might be a good time to reconsider contracting with Lincoln County Animal Shelter for our municipal needs. She said that the town costs could be halved. The Selectmen asked Lloyd to contact the ACO and get his recommendations.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Jack Shaw reported that all town roads had been posted.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, reported that there have been 15 runs &endash; 5 fire and 10 EMS &endash; since the last Selectmen's Meeting. He also reported that a representative of Frohmiller Construction Inc. would be inspecting the Hose Tower on March 17, 2005 to determine any additionally needed work.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS

a. Breach of Contract: The Selectmen discussed the failure of snowplowing Route D Contractor Dick Holbrook & Sons to respond to a Sagadahoc County Deputy Sheriff's request for sand and salt on Route 127 near Fred Kahrl's home on March 4, 2005. Due to the dangerous situation, a substitute contractor was contacted to provide the needed sand and salt. The cost of the substitute contracting was $250.00. The Selectmen determined that a Breach of Contract had occurred and that Holbrook & Sons should bear those costs. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to send a $250.00 claim to Holbrook & Sons bonding company. Amendment by David, seconded by Rita, to give Holbrook & Sons a five day deadline to agree to a $250.00 reduction in their contract price and, if this was not agreeable, to send a claim to their bonding company. The amendment passed on a 4-1 vote and the main motion, as amended, also passed on a 4-1 vote. Lloyd will send a letter to Holbrook & Sons requesting agreement on a $250.00 contract reduction.

b. Corrective Abatements & Supplemental Warrants: The Assessors, on a motion by Phillip and seconded by Rita, unanimously approved the attached Corrective Abatements & Supplemental Warrants.

c. Rabies Immunization: Lloyd advised that the new ACO had requested authorization to be immunized against rabies. The quoted cost was $400.00. Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to table the matter for two weeks while other options are evaluated. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Reappointment of Primary and Alternate/Deputy Codes Enforcement Officers: Bill Longley suggested that the Reappointment of the Primary and Alternate/Deputy Codes Enforcement Officers be tabled until after the May 5, 2005 Special Town Meeting. The Selectmen concurred.

e. Conservation Commission Appointment: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to appoint Douglas Hardy to a term on the Conservation Commission that will expire on May 1, 2008. The motion passed unanimously.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, CEO, reported that three parties were considering establishing businesses in the Woolwich Industrial Park.

COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISING: Randy Howell, Chairman of the Woolwich Community Playground Fundraising Committee, reported that $39,200.00 had been raised to date. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $70,000.00. He requested the Selectmen to put an article on the May 2005 municipal warrant to ask the Town to see what sum to raise and appropriate for the playground fund. The Selectmen advised that the article should be capped, i.e. to see if the Town will raise and appropriate up to $20,000.00 for the playground fund. Randy asked if the Selectmen would support the appropriation of the funds from the Capital Account. The Selectmen said that the Capital Account was for school emergency situations and not for the playground fund. The Selectmen said that they would support a capped article, but that it should be on the school warrant.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

Approved: s/David A. King, Sr.

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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