EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, at 5:00 p.m. to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of a Poverty Abatement Hearing under (1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F)). The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Rita, seconded by Dan, at 5:25 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.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARING: At 6:00 p.m. the Selectmen opened a public hearing to receive comments on the application for renewal of the liquor license of Montsweag Roadhouse, Inc. There were not any comments from the public. Motion by Dan, seconded by Dale, to approve the application for renewal of the liquor license of Montsweag Roadhouse, Inc. The motion passed unanimously.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS' MINUTES: Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meetings of March 12 & 19, 2007 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd advised that he had attended a Solid Waste & Recycling Committee presentation on the Pay As You Throw concept. He said that it was informative and well attended. He said that he also attended a Planning Board meeting on the proposed Sign Ordinance. He said that there was not any interest from the public expressed at the meeting. Rita advised that she had attended a meeting of the School Building Committee. She said that students from Arrowsic, Georgetown and Bath could be attending the new school.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chris Cummings asked whether the Town would entertain ambulance proposals from adjacent communities. David advised that the Town of Woolwich had recently renewed a three year contract with North East Mobile Health Service.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: David said that the end of the East Hedge Road needed grading work. Jack advised that he was aware of the situation but did not recommend any immediate action due to the wet conditions. As soon as it dries up he plans to work on it. Dan advised Jack of a tree on the Old Stage Road that is hanging over the power lines. Jack said that he would look into it.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken spoke regarding the recent fatal accident on Route 1 near BFC Marine. He said that black ice was the cause and that the dangerous situation had been reported to MDOT but they failed to respond. After MDOT failed to respond, Jack Shaw was contacted and he immediately responded. Ken said that there have been seven fire calls since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken also advised that he has a cost estimate for the new fire truck that will be on the town meeting warrant in May 2007.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Milt Carlton Road Turnaround: The Selectmen, Road Commissioner and residents Chris & Sarah Hall discussed the present situation on the Milt Carlton Road where there is not any turnaround at the end for solid waste and fire/emergency vehicles. Jack will take measurements to determine the end of the road and it will be discussed further at the next Selectmen's Meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. School Budget Overview: David Miller, Chair of the Woolwich School Committee, said that School Committee made cuts in excess of $200,000.00 from the proposed budget. Nevertheless, the proposed budget is up 8% and is in excess of the limitations of the State's Essential Programs and Services Funding Model. As a result, a written ballot will have to take place at the May 2007 Budget Town Meeting. He said that the budget revenues have estimates for the school subsidies because firm amounts have not been received from the State. He will also propose a date for a combined School/Municipal Public Hearing on the budget and advise David King.

b. Rescission of Town Administrator Vote: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to rescind the vote on March 12, 2007 regarding the appointment of Woolwich's Town Administrator. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Consideration of Revised Town Administrator/Treasurer Job Description: The Selectmen considered a draft job description that would make the Treasurer's responsibilities part of the Town Administrator's position in place of the the Town Clerk's duties. Lloyd expressed a concern regarding the need for a separation of responsibilities for processing payments. The Selectmen concurred and made the Tax Collector/Town Clerk responsible for approving the payments and the Treasurer responsible for making the payments. Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to approve the attached, amended Town Administrator/Treasurer Job Description. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Appointment of Town Administrator/Treasurer/General Assistance Administrator: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to appoint Lynette R. Eastman as the next Town Administrator/Treasurer/General Assistance Administrator. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Consideration of Revised Tax Collector/Town Clerk Job Description: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to approve the attached, amended Tax Collector/Town Clerk Job Description. The motion passed unanimously.

f. Appointment of Tax Collector/Town Clerk/Registrar of Voters: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to appoint Jeanne T. Bernard as the next Tax Collector/Town Clerk/Registrar of Voters. The motion passed unanimously.

g. Consideration of Revised Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Town Clerk Job Description: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to approve the attached, amended Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Town Clerk Job Description. The motion passed unanimously.

h. Appointment of Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Town Clerk: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to appoint Martha M. Hayward as Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Town Clerk. The motion passed unanimously.

i. Effective Date for Personnel Changes: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dan, to make the previously described personnel changes effective April 20, 2007. The motion passed unanimously.

j. Approval of May 9th and 10th, 2007 Budget Town Meeting Warrant: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dan, to approve the attached May 9th and 10th, 2007 Budget Town Meeting Warrant. The motion passed unanimously.

k. Approval of Municipal Warrant for Prosecuting Unlicensed Dog Owners/Keepers: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to approve the Municipal Warrant for Prosecuting Unlicensed Dog Owners/Keepers. The motion passed unanimously.

l. Appointment of Health Officer: Motion by Todd, seconded by Dan, to appoint Paul H. Dumdey, M.D. to a three year term, effective April 13, 2007, as Health Officer for the Town of Woolwich. The motion passed unanimously.

m. Consideration of Community Service Offer: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to accept the attached Community Service Offer of Camron Bowen. The motion passed unanimously.

n. Poverty Abatement Application: Motion by Dan, seconded by Rita, to abate the 2006-2007 property taxes for the applicant in tonight's earlier Poverty Hearing. The motion passed unanimously.

o. Air Boat Insurance: David asked Lloyd to get a written opinion from MMA Legal Services concerning ownership and liability issues of the Yankee Air Boat.

Adjournment 7:55 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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