EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Dale, seconded by Phillip, at 5:45 p.m., to go into an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter with Fire Chief Ken Desmond [1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A)]. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, at 6:00 p.m. 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 Phillip, to accept the minutes of the meeting of May 23, 2005 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that the furnace replacement at Woolwich Central School was scheduled for November 2005. Todd has also completed plank repair on the Nequasset Park floats. Phillip spoke of the need for law enforcement in Nequasset Park. Rita and Dale spoke of their meeting with Tom Allen's representative concerning economic development funding.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Glen Kirkpatrick spoke of the need to find a solution to the periodic flooding of the Route 1 dike area.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: The Road Commissioner was not present and no report was given.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, reported that there have been 6 runs &endash; 3 fire and 3 EMS since the last Selectmen's Meeting. He said that the Fire Department had been called out three times by MDOT as a result of Route 1 flooding. Ken also said that he has been advised that firefighters are not authorized to direct traffic unless they have received proper training. That training will be scheduled. Ken said that it was satisfactory for a representative of CLT to utilize the Fire Department meeting room for revaluation hearings. Ken requested that certain funding approved at the May 2005 Budget Town Meeting be transferred to various accounts. Lloyd advised that such transfers would require Town Meeting approval. The Selectmen agreed to schedule a Special Town Meeting for June 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the matter.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER'S REPORT: Paul Grover, ACO, reported that he is handling approximately 8-12 calls per week.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Part-Time Help: The Selectmen agreed to schedule interviews for the part-time position for Monday, June 13, 2005 beginning at 4:00 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Abatements and Supplements: Motion by Phillip seconded by Rita, to approve the following abatements and supplements:

Abatements: Gerald C. Jr. and Jennifer Boguhn, Map R13, Lot 034

Dale and Irma C. Puckett, Map R07, Lot 021

Supplements: John J. Bowne, Jr. and Nora E. Carey, Map R07, Lot 021-A

Robert B. Jones and Julie A. Cromwell-Jones, Map R11, Lot 036-E

Bell Development Corp., Map R04, Lot 056-011

Dorothy J. Kingsbury, Map R13, Lot 034-B

The motion passed unanimously.

b. Rescue Vehicle Purchase: With the concurrence of the other Selectmen, David signed the purchase and sale agreement on behalf of the Town of Woolwich for a 1991 Ford E-350 Rescue Vehicle.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, CEO, advised that Stephen Spaulding had asked if the Selectmen would be willing to settle the ongoing legal issues for a lesser amount. The Selectmen's answer was NO! Bill also advised that the Planning Board would be considering several agenda items this evening including preliminary information concerning a possible 10-12 lot subdivision off of the Sanders Road.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to go into an Executive Session to review applications for the vacant Part-Time Office Help Position [1 M.R.S.A. §405(6) (A)]. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to come out of the Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

Approved: s/David A. King, Sr.

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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