PUBLIC HEARING ON RECOMMENDED MONTSWEAG BAY CONSERVATION CLOSURE: There were not any comments from the public on the proposed conservation closure of a part of Montsweag Bay.

CONSIDERATION OF MONTSWEAG BAY CONSERVATION CLOSURE: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to approve the attached conservation closure of a part of Montsweag Bay. The motion passed unanimously.

PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Dale, seconded by Phillip, to accept the minutes of the meeting of August 29, 2005 with an amended date as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd advised that he had installed approximately 42 fence posts for the Woolwich Historical Society along Route 1. He also advised that he had procured screening for the foundation openings on the Nequasset Meeting House. Todd said that he had obtained pricing for the Fire Department personnel doors from John Vigue. Rita advised that MDOT was planning to install safety warning lights both north and south of the dike to warn motorists of flooded conditions. David noted that the yellow blinking light on the north side of the Route 1 and Nequasset Road intersection was missing and asked Lloyd to investigate the matter.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Penny Lewis said that one of the safety problems on Route 1 was passing on the right and asked whether signs prohibiting such actions could be posted. Rita will bring this suggestion to the next meeting of the Route 1 Safety Committee.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: David advised that the Selectmen's proposal regarding the Old Town Road was unacceptable to the homeowner. Lloyd advised that a radiator had been discarded at the turnaround on the Old Stage Road near the Straus-Bowers home. Jack will take care of it. Christian Corbett reported that trees needed to be trimmed near the intersection of the Meadow and Shaw Roads. Jack advised that he would take care of it.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond reported that there had been three fire and rescue calls since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken said that the number of building permits issued to date is 82. Ken also advised that he will be attending the Fire Science Academy at UNLV from October 31, 2005 to November 3, 2005. His expenses will be borne by the federal government.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Wiscasset Bypass Process Plan: Motion by Dale, seconded by Phillip, to endorse the attached supporting letter concerning the proposed Wiscasset Bypass. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Martin Willebeek-Lemir Tree Growth Plan Revisited: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to rescind the Martin Willebeek-Lemir tree growth penalty vote at The Selectmen's Meeting of August 29, 2005 as it should have been classified as an update. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Carr Abatement Appeal: Lloyd advised that the Superior Court Judge had remanded the Carr Abatement Appeal back to the Sagadahoc County Commissioners for the development of findings of fact.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to approve the accounts payable warrant of September 12, 2005. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Approval of Payroll Warrants: Motion by Rita, seconded by Phillip, to approve the payroll warrants of September 9 & 16, 2005. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Consideration of an Amendment to Road Maintenance Contract A: Motion by Dale, seconded by Todd, to approve the attached amendment to Road Maintenance Contract A. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Replacement Entry Doors for the Fire Stations: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to accept the attached proposal of Maine Frame Builders for the replacement of three entry doors for the two fire stations and for the installation of weather stripping for the 12' bay doors at the north station at a total price of $2,125.00. The motion passed unanimously.

e. MMA Convention Voting Credentials: It was the consensus of the Selectmen to appoint Lloyd as the voting delegate for the Town of Woolwich at the October 2005 MMA Convention.

f. Scheduling of Public Hearings: The Selectmen scheduled the public hearings on the application of Herbert Geroux to renew his Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard permit and on the liquor option questions for Monday, September 26, 2005 commencing at 6:00 p.m.

g. Water District Trustee and Planning Board Member Resignations: The Board of Selectmen accepted the November resignations of Buzz Sawhill as a trustee of the Bath Water District and as a member of the Woolwich Planning Board with regret.

h. Official Travel Mileage Allowance: Lloyd advised that the Municipal Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz had inquired about an increase in his mileage allowance of 32¢ as a result of the recent significant increases in the cost of gasoline. The Selectmen asked Lloyd to obtain a recommendation from the Shellfish Conservation Committee.

i. Appointment to the Gateway 1 Committee: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to appoint Christian Corbett to the Gateway 1 Committee. The motion passed unanimously.

j. Tax Collector's Hours: The Selectmen reviewed the Tax Collector's memo of September 12, 2005 concerning hours of operation. The Selectmen concurred with the memo and noted that it essentially conformed to present operations.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:05 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

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