EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, at 4:30 p.m., to enter an Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) to discuss a personnel matter. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, at 5:00 p.m., to come out of the Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 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 Todd, seconded by Dale, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 16, 2007 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that he has been reelected to the Sagadahoc County Budget Committee for a three year term. Todd also advised that he recently attended a school district meeting in West Bath. He also reported that he had assisted in the distribution of the pandemic flu brochures.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Jack reported that he had been contacted by Sophia Baker regarding speeding on Route 128. The Selectmen will take up the matter after receiving the oral report of Richard Bisson. Jack discussed whether there was a continuing need for the "No Through Traffic" sign in the vicinity of the Woolwich Dairy Queen. Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to remove the sign. The motion passed unanimously.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken advised that there have been four fire calls since the last Selectmen's Meeting. He also reported on the distribution of the pandemic flu brochures. Ken reported that the Planning Board is reviewing two new subdivisions.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Town of Woolwich Emergency Response and Pandemic Flu Plan: Motion by Dale, seconded by Dan, to approve the Town of Woolwich Emergency Response and Pandemic Flu Plan after updating the "Resources List". The motion passed unanimously.

b. Computer Purchase: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to authorize the purchase of two additional computers for the two new customer windows. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Corrective Abatement: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to approve a $28,200.00 corrective abatement for Patrick & Jennifer Wright (Map R06, Lot 16-6). The motion passed unanimously.

b. Corrective Abatement and Supplemental Tax Warrant: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to approve a $56,000.00 corrective abatement for Brenda Algar (Map R04, Lot 44) and a supplemental tax warrant based on an assessment of $103,000.00 for William & Julie Greenlaw (Map R04, Lot 44A). The motion passed unanimously.

c. Corrective Abatement: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to table the corrective abatement for Paul Kempf (Map R11, Lot 45) pending the receipt of additional information from the Assessing Agent. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Abatement Application: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to approve an abatement of $232,200.00 for Blue LLC. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

e. Advanced Leave Authorization: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to authorize 70 hours of advanced vacation to Jeanne Bernard. The motion passed unanimously.

f. Potential Foreclosures: The Selectmen reviewed the attached list of potential foreclosures without taking any resulting action.

g. Code of Ethics: Motion by David, seconded by Rita, to adopt the attached Code of Ethics. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

Adjournment at 6:30 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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