PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the regular Selectmen's Meeting, the Town Administrator, Lynette Eastman, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Dale, second by Rita, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of May 21, 2007 as printed. Discussion: Dan Skillin requested that the "g" be removed from his name. The motion passed unanimously as corrected.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd had questions regarding the legality of a subdivision in Town. Bill Longley said that if a subdivision plan was not filed within ninety (90) days of final approval then it is null and void. Dan said he appreciates Bill Longley's comments. Dale has concerns that there are not markers (flag holders) on all the veterans' graves. He asked the attending public to let the Town Office know of any graves that are not properly marked as veterans. Dave King reported that there had been a problem with people leaving their recycling on the walkway to the bin. Some of the items blew away and Dave and Chief Desmond cleaned it up and Dave threw it in the recycle bin when the empty one was returned. He expressed concern that the citizens are not coming into the office to let personnel know that the bin if full. Personnel will try to keep a better watch on how full it is getting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Jack Shaw asked the Administrator if there had been any reports of problems called into the office. There had not been. Jack reported that the rain hadn't caused any problems.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond reported that FEMA had met with him and Jack Shaw, Road Commissioner. All FEMA forms are filed and it looks like we may have 100% reimbursement. FEMA packets were left at this office for the people with property damage. Those packets were mailed to them by the administrator.

There were four (4) fire calls and five (5) building permits since 5/21/07 Selectboard meeting. That brings the total of building permits up to Thirty-three (33) which is less than last year at this time. Dave King wanted to know if we ever got the 2-way radio back from the former Health Officer. It was returned but then issued to the current Health Officer. Dave would like to have a radio for our ACO. Ken said he has a radio that being checked out and he will get together with Paul Grover if the radio works.

Ken said that he and the Fire Marshall will be doing a "walk through" at Ed's Stuff.

OLD BUSINESS:

Other: Todd McPhee stated that the letter sent to Ed Herr of Ed's Stuff, should have been signed by the CEO/Selectmen and not the Tax Collector. Todd felt that all the items addressed in the letter had already been taken care of. Where do we go from here? Dan Skillin and Todd McPhee both expressed concerns that the problem is more than just the sidewalk. Dave King said that he would like to see this matter be turned over to an attorney to be researched as to what can and cannot be done. Bill Longley asked if it would be turned over to Durwood Parkinson. Motion by Rita, Second by Dan, to turn this matter over to Durwood Parkinson if nothing was done within ten days. Vote 4-1.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Maine Power Options: Maine Power Options went out to bid for heating fuel. Said bids were available for viewing on the internet starting at 3:30 PM on May 30th. MPO needed a response by noon time on May 31st. There was only one vendor willing to serve Woolwich and they are located in Augusta. The Administrator opted to pass up the offer and relayed that sentiment to MPO.

b. Taste of Maine Liquor License: Motion by Dale, Second by Rita to waive the public hearing. Unanimous. Motion by Dale, Second by Rita to approve the Taste of Maine Liquor License. Unanimous.

c. Montsweag Roadhouse Liquor License expansion: Chris Johnston, Proprietor, would like to expand liquor sales to the outdoor patio. Bill Longley said there was a possibility it might need site plan approval. Mr. Johnston explained that the patio itself was not an expansion, just the sales of liquor would be. Motion by Rita, Second by Dale to approve the sale of liquor on the patio. Unanimous. Mr. Johnston needs a letter of approval from the Town office. The administrator will write the letter.

d. Bill Brewer Presentation: Bill Brewer, the Town's auditor, sent a letter inviting the Selectboard and the Administrator to a presentation on "Embezzlement and the Unsuspecting Municipality". Dave King said he will be attending the presentation on June 25, 2007 at the Wiscasset Community Center.

e. Letter from Robert Small Insurance: Dave gave a quick explanation of what happened during the Patriots' Day storm, regarding the metal building getting blown away by the wind and hitting several vehicles in the Fire Dept. parking lot. The Town's insurance company would not cover the damage to the vehicles. Dave spoke with his own agent, Robert Small, and received a letter from same. See attached letter. Dave is disappointed that the Town's insurance didn't cover the damage and would like to see us contact some other insurance companies for quotes. Motion by Dan, Second by Rita, to contact no less than three (3) other insurance companies for quotes. Unanimous. The Administrator will contact at least three insurance companies for quotes.

f. Other: Administrator, Lynette Eastman, read a letter from the Bath Area Senior Citizens, thanking the Town of Woolwich for their support. Todd questioned why the online account with the Sagadahoc County Registry of Deeds was activated before it was voted on by the Selectboard. The Selectboard had voted down signing up for the online service at an earlier Selectboard meeting because it was thought that there were going to be fees for joining. The Registry called the Town office to let us know that we were exempt from all fees except the .50 per page printing fee. The Administrator called Dave King and discussed it with him. The Administrator misinterpreted what Dave said and went ahead and submitted the application. The application was approved before the Selectboard voted at the May 21, 2007 meeting. Patrick Wright, who was not here for the Public Comment period, asked questions that Dave said, should be asked of the Planning Board and not the Selectboard. Dave said that the Planning Board could certainly come to the Selectboard with any questions.

Adjournment 6:50PM

Lynette R. Eastman

Approved:

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