PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., David had Diane lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

FIRE TRUCK FUNDING BID OPENINGS:

Bath Savings Institution $23,873.00 3.98% interest
Five County Credit Union $23,997.02 4.00% interest

Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to accept the Bid from Bath Savings Institution.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS MINUTES: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to accept the minutes of the meeting of March 15, 2004 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Jack Shaw was not present at the Selectmen's meeting to give a report.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Chief Ken Desmond reported that there had been 6 calls since the last Selectmen's Meeting.

Shawn Riley has been awarded the Firefighter of the Year.

The Fire Department has put in for a Dry Hydrant grant, if they are awarded it, then they will have to come up with 10%,(10,000).

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Fire truck and funding decision: The Fire Truck Replacement Committee has made a recommendation to the Selectmen to go with the Metalfab truck. The total amount is $208,892.00.

b. Shellfish Ordinance Changes: Dave has informed a few of the Shellfish committee members that were present at the Selectmen's' meeting, that the Shellfish Ordinance can be changed with exception of the "handpicking part of it. The last Selectmen's Meeting Dave had asked Lloyd to get in contact with MMA to see if that is legal. MMA responded, see attached letter. Dale suggested, to experiment with an area and just allowing handpicking of clams, to see if that area is affected by this procedure. Steve Goodenow has agreed to take this information back to the Shellfish Committee.

c. Jon Hentz brought three issues to the Selectmen to review, see attachment. They were voted down.

d. MidCoast Council for Business Development and Planning Membership Decision: Todd would like to find out more about and how the Association getting paid. Dale made a motion to table it for two weeks, seconded by Rita, all in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. School Budget Issues: Colleen Walker, Chair had presented to the Selectmen a WCS Budget Overview,see attachment.

b. Abatement Application of John & Katharine Burne: The Selectmen proposed the reduction on their building only, see attachment. John accepted the Assessor's memo. Dale made a motion, seconded by Todd, the vote passed unanimously.

c. Abatement Application of Susan & Jackson Parker: Parkers were not present. Todd made a motion, seconded by Phil, all appose. Abatement denied.

d. Approval Authority for Homestead Exemption applications: The suggestion was made that they should go through the Assessor hands first, then if approved, they will be put in the computer by the assessing assistant. Todd made a motion, seconded by Dale, passed unanimously.

e. Reappointment of Constables: Todd made the motion, seconded by Dale, all voted unanimously to reappoint Jon Hentz & Lawrence Mann each for a one year term.

Municipal Warrant for Unlicensed Dog Owners: The warrant was presented to the Selectmen they all signed it. Todd made the motion, seconded by Dale, motion passed unanimously.

f. The Selectmen has asked to reappoint Juanita C. Wilson Hennessey, Assessing Agent she has accepted. Phil made the motion, seconded by Todd, motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Kingsbury is concerned about the Soccer field that is being put in on the side of Woolwich Chevolet. He feels that it will cause flooding for his property on the George Wright Road. He has gone to the town before when Brother Chevrolet was built, Mr. Kingsbury paid for the culvert to be put in. He has gone to the State. Mr. Kingsbury has asked the Selectmen if they could sign a letter, to acknowledge that he has once again come to the town officials. The Selectmen all signed it, see attachment.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, Codes Enforcement Officer, has informed the Selectmen that Steven Spaulding has until April 1, 2004 to clean his place up. Bill feels that it is not going to be done in time, he recommends to take action and give paper work to the Town's Attorney. The Selectmen have authorized Bill to go a head with the procedure. Ken Vining is running an illegal business, Bill has given him 10 days to make it legal.

ADJOURNMENT: 8:52 P.M. Diane Belanger

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

Cc: Selectmen/Staff

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