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 June 18, 2007 and June 27, 2007 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd had attended a meeting at the jail where there was discussion about a private audit company auditing the jail.

Dale informed the board that the Brick Signal Building had "collapsed" and the slate roof tiles had been removed. The building was still standing in August 2006 when it was last checked by Dave and Dale.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Charlotte Boynton-Hagan asked why there were no times stated on the agenda anymore. Dave explained that sometimes items on the agenda were addressed more quickly than expected. The board would then have to wait to see if someone was going to show up at their designated time. Then on the other hand some items take longer to discuss and go beyond the stated times.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Jack was asked when the grass was going to be mowed on the side of the roads. He said it is on the agenda but they hate to do it too prematurely as it grows back too quickly. Dan asked jack if anyone ever uses the section of old route one by the railroad tracks by Taste of Maine. Apparently only the water district and the railroad folks do. There had been a problem with dumping in that area at one time.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: From the 5th of June to this meeting there were 12 building permits issued and 13 fire calls. Dave asked Ken about the Boothbay RR sign that has appeared on Rt. 1. Bill Longley recommended checking with MDOT as usually non-profits are exempt. Ken will check with MDOT to see if they have a State permit for their sign.

In other Fire Dept news: Roger Brawn wanted to schedule a workshop to talk about possible regionalization with regards to the use of the Yankee Airboat. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 11th @ 6:00 PM in the Town office.

He also mentioned that Northeast Ambulance is working with Woolwich EMS to sign up for shift work as opposed to everyone being on call. Sagadahoc communications will check to see if there is a Woolwich crew before calling out Northeast. If Woolwich EMS has a crew on they will take the call.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Mikesell/Meltzer abatement: The Selectboard received a letter from Skip Stinson explaining the situation with the above mentioned abatement (letter attached). Discussion ensued as to how much the Mikesell/Meltzer's had paid for the property when they bought it. The board stated that the abatement would bring their assessed value below the amount paid for the property to begin with. Motion by Todd and Second by Dale to abate the Mikesell/Meltzer's in the amount of $105,000.00. The vote was unanimous. The Administrator was instructed to call the Mikesell/Meltzer's.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Officer Salty class: Shellfish Warden, Jon Hentz appeared before the board to request an amount of money not to exceed $150.00 to fund the Officer Salty class that is provided for the Woolwich School students. Jon was asked if the school would fund it. Jon had not approached the school. Dave asked Jon to talk to Tom Soule to see if the class could be funded through the school. If Jon finds out that the school will not fund it then he can come back to the Selectboard.

b. MCBDP Fuel Bid results: The winning bid for #2 fuel oil was MW Sewell at a price of $2.2450 per gallon. The Selecboard was pleased with the result and would like to have the Administrator speak with Jeff Snedden of MCBDP regarding the Town's participation. The administrator will also make sure that this includes fuel for the Fire Department's North Station.

c. Joe Neale spoke with the Selectboard regarding his receiving calls to pick up dead animals off the town roads. He usually just takes care of nuisance animals for people. Joe agreed to take care of the dead animals if the town would be willing to pay him a per call amount plus mileage. The board agreed on and amount of $15.00 per call and $.42 cents per mile to be paid out of the Selectmen's contingency account for this year. Joe is to pick up dead animals from town roads only. He will not be taking care of animals on Rt 128 (River Rd), Rt 127 (Middle Rd) or US RT #1 as State of Maine DOT patrols those roads. Administrator is to report to the Selectboard of payments out of this account.

d. Ed Herr was in attendance and discussed his business "Ed's Stuff" with the Selectboard. Dave told him that his business is a legal non-conforming use of the property but that he cannot expand his use. Bill Longley stated that the portable garage that Ed had erected needed site plan approval by the Planning Board. It was requested that Ed remove the items on the side of the building where the parking spaces are as people were not able to pull entirely off from Hall Rd into the spaces provided. Ed said he would do that and wanted to know what he needed to do about getting approval for the portable building. He was instructed to call Allen Greene and have him put Ed on the next Planning Board Agenda. Ed agreed to do that.

Adjournment 7:00 PM

Lynette R. Eastman

Approved:_____________________

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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