SELECTMENπS MEETING MINUTES

Woolwich Town Office

February 11, 2008

ATTENDANCE: Dale Chadbourne, Todd McPhee, Daniel Skillin, Rita Sturtevant and Lloyd Coombs.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the regular Selectmenπs Meeting, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Jeanne Bernard led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

I. PREVIOUS MEETINGπS MINUTES: Motion by Todd and seconded by Rita, to accept the minutes of the meeting of January 28, 2008 as printed. Discussion ensued as to whether or not the meeting minutes had to be quite as lengthy as they were. Minutes should be ≥minutes≤. The motion to accept the minutes as printed passed unanimously.

II. SELECTMENπS COMMENTS: Lloyd Coombs stated that heπd received a telephone call from David King. Trash removal had not happened on Birchwood Road. Lynette had spoken with Karen at Pinetree Waste and received an e-mail back to the effect that the road was too icy. However, it was noted that school buses were able to traverse the road without any difficulty. Jack Shaw stated that this three-axle trash truck was simply too big for most roads in Woolwich. Lynette needs to contact Pine Tree Waste that this is unacceptable based on the Townπs contract with Pine Tree Waste. Todd made a motion that a fine be levied per the contract against Pine Tree Waste. Seconded by Lloyd. (See attached: page 4 of the contract.)

Rita attended a School Building Committee meeting and it looks as though the committee will recommend and vote for Option 4 which is ≥no new school≤. This appears to be the best option as it will maintain grades 6-7-8 at Woolwich Central School. Renovations will have to be made at the current school.

Todd spoke of a recent Jail Finance Committee meeting and Finance meetings in general at the county level. He reported that the Fire Chief interviews will continue on Wednesday evening.

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jeanne wanted the Board to be aware of significant improvements in the e-mail at the office which historically had been laden with junk. It would appear that this improvement took place within just a couple of days of the community meeting that Lloyd had attended to discuss Comcast cable tv and citizensπ complaints. RSU 1 Board of Directors Election had a low voter turn out and School Union 47 is paying for this special election. We received compliments on the new directional signs for voting. There is a notice of the upcoming meeting with MDOT in the Selectmenπs boxes. This meeting is Friday here at Town Hall at 3 p.m.

Several area residents voiced their concerns with the proposed U.S. Route 1 bridge repair causing traffic to be diverted to the George Wright Road.

A resident of Chopps Cross Road voiced his concern in regards to the possibility of recycling at the North End Fire Station located on Elizabeth Ann Ln. The Board assured the resident that this was not a consideration for recycling at this time.

IV. ROAD COMMISSIONERπS REPORT: Jack asked if Jeanne had anything and she said ≥no≤. Juanita Ponziani praised Jack for his constant effort with road repairs and snow removal. Jack talked about Phil Baker allowing W&S to use the lot across the street and that a culvert would be going in at a 60 degree angle near the Historical building.

V. FIRE CHIEFπS REPORT: Jake stated that there had been 2 car accidents and 1 possible oven fire which had been averted. There was discussion about the engine that had been donated to Center Lovell. Did the Fire Dept. have a bill of sale transferring ownership to the Center Lovell Fire Department? It was moved and seconded (Todd/Rita) that a Bill of Sale be drafted for this matter. It was also brought to the forefront that all equipment that is owned by the Town needs Selectboard approval to transfer ownership. The transfer has to include a bill of sale signed by the Board of Selectmen. At this time, Glen Kirkpatrick suggested that vehicles no longer needed by the Fire Department could become the property of the Fire Association and they could be fixed up and sold as a method of raising monies to benefit the Association. Dan inquired as to how many firefighters are trained on the new fire truck. He was told that 14 have received training and 5 are certified.

VI.Code Enforcement Officerπs Report: Bill wrote a memo to the Selectmen w/copies to Bones, Desmond, Lang, the Assessing agent, the Townπs attorney and Paula Benoit, State Senator & Carol Grose, State Representative regarding Map R08 Lot 008. He considers this a town issue and should not be a concern for a State Representative or State Senator. He submitted his report for the Annual Report and the yearπs totals for building permits. He stated that he is hoping with the adoption of Building Codes it will ensure a building permit is necessary for all renovations.

VII. Old Business (unfinished): a) digital camera for assessing. Jeanne advised the Board that this matter had been resolved and no discussion followed. b) Roger Brawn will be coming to the Board with a Lease Agreement draft concerning the Air Boat. He also mentioned that the Fire Association is in hopes of remodeling the kitchen in the Fire Department.

VIII. New Business: a)Landfill Monitoring Agreement – Todd made a motion to approve the new contract and Rita seconded. There is an increase of $1,000 over last yearπs contract. Motion and second were rescinded and the item is tabled to the next meeting. b) Schedule Workshop w/Solid Waste Committee. The Select Board would like to meet with the Solid Waste Committee in a workshop format after the February 25^th regular meeting. The Administrator is to contact the Chairperson to solidify this. Note: Daniel Skillin inquired as to whether or not budget hearing schedules had been established yet. c) Memo from Andy Barber. This is the Route one diversion of traffic to the George Wright Road which had been discussed previously in this meeting. There will be a meeting with MDOT officials on Friday, 2/15/2008 at 3 p.m. in the Town Office as previously noted. d) Mark Wheeler/East Coast Greenway – East Coast Greenway goes from Key West Florida to Calais Maine. Heπs requesting permission to put Greenway signs up. Lloyd moved and Dan seconded to allow the signs to be erected with the assistance of Jack Shaw. This would be on town roads only. To install on State roads, he would have to obtain permission from the state. Unanimous. e)Storage of the ESU (Emergency Services Unit) SWAT van. The Sheriffπs department has been advised that the Bath Armory has been sold. The Sheriff is looking for a safe place to house the van. Lloyd recommending deferring any decision until new chief is hired. It was also recommended that if the town did agree to this, a lease agreement should be entered into. Todd had concerns with insurance issued. A workshop would be scheduled prior to the appropriate meeting at such time as to when all the issues have been resolved.

Motion to enter Executive Session to Discuss a Personnel Matter 1 M.R.S.A. s405 (6) (a).

Motion by Daniel seconded by Rita to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Jeanne T. Bernard

Town Clerk