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 Dale, seconded by Rita, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 29, 2007 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that he recently attended a meeting of the Two Bridges Regional Jail Board of Directors and his overall impression was that everything was going as well as could be expected. Todd also reported that he has been working on keeping the Town Clock accurate during the winter season. Todd also advised that he had sent a note to the Assessing Agent concerning a dock located on property on the Phipps Point Road. Rita spoke on a possible change in the oversight of the Sagadahoc County Communications organization.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Jack reported that a "No Parking" sign had been erected at the Nequasset Lake dry hydrant on the Old Stage Road. He also reported that the "No Thru Traffic" sign near the Dairy Queen had been removed as requested.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken advised that he would be attending several CEO/LPI classes next month. He also reported that there have been five fire calls since the last Selectmen's Meeting. He said that a committee has been reviewing the specs for the acquisition of a Class A Pumper/Tanker. The specs will be put out to bid and will be considered at the May 2007 Budget Town Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Corrective Abatement - Paul Kempt (Map R11, Lot 045): Motion by Dale, seconded by Dale, to approve a corrective abatement in the amount of $26,800.00 for the property located at Map R11, Lot 045. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Code of Ethic Applicability: Motion by Dale, seconded by Dan, to rescind the January 29, 2007 approval of a Town of Woolwich Code of Ethics. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

c. Carr v. Town of Woolwich Appeal: Lloyd advised that Skip Stinson reported that the Commissioners had accepted the David King, Esq. drafted Findings of Fact in the Sagadahoc County Commissioners abatement decision of Carr v. Town of Woolwich. The majority of the Selectmen agreed that continuing the legal battle would be costly and, given the impact, would be monetarily unwise. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to advise Stinson Law Offices to withdraw the appeal. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Landfill Monitoring Contract for 2007: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to approve the attached Landfill Monitoring Contract for 2007. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Veteran Exemption Application: Motion by Todd, seconded by Dan, to approve the Veteran Exemption Application of Robert C. Albert (Map R09, Lot 003- LL). The motion passed unanimously.

c. Mileage Reimbursement: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to increase the mileage reimbursement rate to the IRS approved $0.485. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Maintenance of Thwing's Point Cemetery: Debbie Locke asked about the planned maintenance of the Thwing's Point Cemetery now that John Cakouros had sold his property and moved. By consensus, the Selectmen agreed to amend the 2007 mowing contract to include that location if the new owner does not wish to undertake the maintenance.

e. Town Administrator Search: The Selectmen agreed to meet in an Executive Session at the end of their February 26, 2007 meeting to review the applications for the Town Administrator position.

f. Certificate of Abatement for Tom Paiement & Maret Hensick (Map R08, Lot 058) and Supplemental Tax Warrant for Kennebec Landing LLC (Map R08, Lot 058-D): Motion by Rite, seconded by Dale, to approve an abatement in the amount of $17,500.00 for Tom Paiement & Maret Hensick (Map R08, Lot 058) and a supplemental tax warrant with an assessed value of $17,500.00 for Kennebec Landing LLC (Map R08, Lot 058-D). The motion passed unanimously.

g. Proposed Fire Truck Warrant Article: By consensus, the Selectmen approved the attached fire truck article for the May 2007 Budget Town Meeting Warrant.

h. Budget Workshop: The Selectmen decided to continue with a budget workshop following adjournment of this meeting.

Adjournment at 6:55 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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