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 Dale, to accept the minutes of the meeting of March 28, 2005 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd spoke of his experience as a member of the Two River Jail Authority. Phillip said that the CPR Committee could use more help. David spoke of the MMA briefing on the effects of LD 1.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Hans von Willigen spoke of the tenancy of the covers on the recycling container to blow shut during windy weather. The Selectmen requested Lloyd to contact Pine Tree Waste, Inc. to see if the covers could be latched in the open position.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Jack Shaw reported that he was planning to end the road postings on April 18, 2005..

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, reported that there have been 15 runs &endash; 9 fire and 6 EMS since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken also reported that he has applied for a $90,000.00 grant that would allow an upgrade to the air packs. If awarded, it would need a $4,500.00 match by the Town. Ken will also be applying for a grant that would cover 50% of the Fire Chief's salary for a period of two and one-half years.

OLD BUSINESS: Fred Hersom reported that he had observed substantial deterioration on the south and southwest sides of the Municipal Building. He said that the primary cause was water freezing and thawing around the windows and other voids. Fred said that, if not repaired, the building would have very serious problems in 6-7 years. Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to authorize Fred Hersom to produce an analysis of building report at a price of $250.00. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Consideration of Open Space Application: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the open space application of Ellen J. Hagerty (Map R-08, Lot 29) as summarized on the attached memo of the Assessing Agent dated April 7, 2005. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Corrective Abatements & Supplemental Warrants: The Assessors, on a motion by Rita and seconded by Dale, unanimously approved the Corrective Abatements & Supplemental Warrants listed on the attached memo of the Assessing Agent dated April 7, 2005.

c. Request for Discontinuance of "D" Street: Lloyd reported that the spokesperson for the discontinuance of "D" Street, Marilyn Reno, was unable to attend tonight's meeting. Lloyd recommended that no action be taken on the matter until she presented rationale for the discontinuance. The Selectmen concurred.

d. Consideration of Construction Overlimit Permit Agreement: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Dale, to enter into a Construction Overlimit Permit Agreement with Maine Department of Transportation in support of the Carlton Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Municipal Warrant Update: Lloyd advised that the Planning Board was in the process of amending the two ordinances that were part of the municipal warrant that was approved on March 28, 2005. That warrant has not been posted but will be published in the Town Report. Lloyd said that the municipal warrant will need to be reapproved with the new ordinance changes on April 25, 2005. The reapproved warrant will then be posted on April 26, 2005 to meet the statutory date, i.e. seven days before the Budget Town Meeting. The Selectmen concurred. In response to a request from Patrick Wright of the Solid Waste Committee, the Selectmen authorized him to make a power point presentation on the "per bag system" following the Budget Town Meeting vote on the solid waste article.

f. Taste of Maine Restaurant Liquor License Application Renewal: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to waive the public hearing for the renewal of the Taste of Maine Restaurant Liquor License. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to approve the application of the Taste of Maine Restaurant for renewal of its liquor license. The motion passed unanimously.

g. Earth Day Clean-up: Lloyd advised that a group headed by Matt Gatti would be cleaning up Nequasset Park on April 23, 2005 as part of Earth Day.

h. Animal Control Officer's Rabies Inoculation: Lloyd advised that Occupational Health Associates could administer the pre-exposure rabies inoculation to the Animal Control Officer for the amount of $510.00. Lloyd also said the balance in the ACO Contingency Account was $430.71. Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to authorize the ACO to receive the pre-exposure rabies inoculation and for the Selectmen's Contingency Account to make up any funding shortfall. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, CEO, Was unable to be present due to a conflicting meeting in Cumberland. Through Lloyd, he advised that Verizon Wireless is in the process of installing an antenna on each of the three towers in the Town of Woolwich.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Phillip at 7:15 p.m., seconded by Rita, to go into an Executive Session to discuss the Town Attorney's recommendation concerning acquisition of real property {1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)} and to review the applications for the Clerical Assistant vacancy {1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A)}. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Phillip at 7:45 p.m., seconded by Dale, to come out of Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.

TOWN OF WOOLWICH v. MURPHY & LEASK: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to have the Town Attorney send a letter to James Murphy and Morgan Leask (Map R-08, Lot 70-A) demanding payment of the outstanding writ of execution in the amount of $5,320.00 with the admonition that failure to comply would result in the sale of the property which would result in additional costs of approximately $6,000.00 for attorney's fees and costs. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote with Dale abstaining.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:50 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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