PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to accept the minutes of the meeting of July 18, 2005 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd advised that he has been working with CLT representative, Gynt Grube, to ensure that all approved open space areas are properly reflected in the revaluation. The open space area request of Betty King is presently under review. Todd also advised that Sagadahoc Sheriff Mark Westrum has expressed interest in regionalizing the town air boat. Phillip reported that the CPR Committee has recently received a $500.00 grant Phil is also investigating the costs of purchasing one or more poly docks to replace the deteriorating ones in Nequasset Park. Rita spoke about the traffic safety study on Route 1. The study covered the area from the Sagadahoc Bridge to the Montsweag Flea Market. Several unsafe areas were pinpointed. There will be another meeting shortly where solutions will be proposed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Road Commissioner Jack Shaw said that Roy Barnes will be mowing the landfill shortly. Jack also noted that MDOT has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Town Office to receive comments on repairs to the Nequasset Bridge on Route 1. Jack is concerned that MDOT will try to use the George Wright Road as a Route 1 bypass of the repair work on the Nequasset Bridge to the detriment of the Town and its residents.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond reported that there had been three fire and six rescue calls since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken said that the GFI corrective work has been accomplished in the Central Station. He also reported that Engine 1 will be moved to the North Station on August 2, 2005 to make room for the ambulance at the Central Station. Ken said that there is a possibility of a B&B in the village area. Rita asked him to look into possible junked cars on the Dana Mill Road.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways: The Selectmen scheduled a public hearing on an Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2005 with their vote to follow.

b. Ambulance Usage: Roger Brawn reported that the ambulance was on hand. He noted that Cross Insurance has quoted a premium increase of $350.00 if the vehicle is used to transport patients. He said that the use of the vehicle to transport would only be in very unusual circumstances. Roger emphasized that he was very pleased with our present carrier North East Mobile Health Services and that they were supportive of Woolwich EMS being licensed to transport. Roger said that there would always be a licensed EMT on board the Woolwich Ambulance whenever it was used to transport a patient. Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to insure the Woolwich Ambulance to transport patients. The motion passed unanimously. It was agreed that Lloyd will not arrange for the additional coverage until Roger advises that the ambulance is ready for such service.

c. Mowing Concerns: Lloyd advised that he had contacted John Wallace of Coastal Ground Maintenance and requested him to attend the August 1, 2005 Selectmen's Meeting to address their concerns regarding this year's mowings. Mr. Wallace was not present. Phillip and Dale advised that they had spoken with Mr. Wallace regarding his performance this season.

NEW BUSINES:

a. Motor Vehicle Municipal Agent Authorization: Lloyd advised that Diane was planning to attend the Department of Motor Vehicles New Registration training on August 4, 2005. This would eventually allow the Town of Woolwich to process the complete new registration of vehicles, i.e. issue license plates. At the present time persons with new registrations pay their excise tax here and then have to go to Wiscasset or Topsham to obtain their license plates. The Selectmen concurred with this plan.

b. Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the accounts payable warrant of July 28, 2005. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Approval of Payroll Warrant: Motion by Rita, seconded by Phillip, to approve the payroll warrants of July 22 & 29, 2005. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Assessing Adjustments: Motion by Dale, seconded by Phillip, to accept the Assessing Agent's recommendations as follows:

Approvals

Corrective Abatement - Estate of James Thorpe -Map R-07, Lot 017

Supplemental Tax - Neil F. and Martha W. Hulbert - Map R-07, Lot 017

Corrective Abatement - Randall and Cynthia Holbrook - Map R-06, Lot 070-A

Supplement Tax - Christine and Robert Doughty - Map R-06, Lot 070-A

Veteran's Exemption Request - Elmer M. Briggs, Jr.

Veteran's Exemption Request - Alice H. Jewell

Veteran's Exemption Request - John A. St. Germaine

Disapproval

Marjorie M. DeWick

The motion passed unanimously.

e. Fiscal Year Payroll Scheduling: Lloyd advised that the next fiscal year would begin and end with a payday, i.e. there would be 53 paydays. It was the consensus of the Selectmen that they would budget for the extra payday in their Contingency Account.

f. Pay Adjustment Request: The Selectmen considered the recommendation of the Tax Collector regarding a pay increase for Martha Hayward. By consensus, the Selectmen decided to reconsider the recommendation following the end of Martha's six month probationary period.

g. Abatement Decision Appeal: The Selectmen noted the abatement decision appeal of the Goose Cove Owners Association (Map R-07, Lot 023 ) to the Sagadahoc County Commissioners through the law firm of PretiFlaherty. The Selectmen decided to have the Stinson Law Offices represent the Town in this matter.

ADJOURNMENT: 6:58 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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