MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the Special Town Meeting at 6:00 p.m. that preceded the Selectmen's Meeting, Fire Chief Ken Desmond announced the finding of the body of the young boy who drowned in the Sasanoa River two weeks ago and asked for a moment of silence. Following his election, the Town Meeting Moderator John Chapman led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on the liquor license application of Cooleen's at Montsweag Farms. No comments were received from the public.

CONSIDERATION OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to approve the liquor license application of Cooleen's at Montsweag Farms. The motion passed unanimously.

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to accept the minutes of the meeting of June 7, 2004 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: The Road Commissioner was not present and no report was given.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief, reported that plans are underway to install four dry hydrants in town. They will be located at Chapman's Pond, at the bridge at the north end of Nequasset Lake, on the Murphy's Corner Road and on Route 128. Ken has submitted a grant application to the Maine Forestry Service to at least partially fund this project. Ken said that the dry hydrant at Norway Drive is presently inoperable due to the low water level. Paul Cooleen said that the regular hydrant in front of his restaurant has not been in operation since last Winter. The Selectmen noted that the hydrant is serviced by the Wiscasset Water District and asked Lloyd to send them a letter requesting correction of the matter. In the meantime, Ken will also check into the matter.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Ambulance Contract Discussion: David outlined the process that led to the town contracting with Northeast Mobile Health Services for ambulance coverage. The primary reasons for not renewing with the City of Bath was the lack of stability in a one year contract and Bath's advice for Woolwich to find an alternative EMS source.

b. Barking Dog Complaint: Maureen and Dennis Furrow, 156 Dana Mill Road, advised that they had filed a barking dog complaint over a year ago and that it had not been resolved. They said that the Animal Control Officer, Larry Mann, was not enforcing the ordinance. Larry said that he has been trying, without success, to have the Town Attorney get the matter into court. Larry said that there is something wrong with a process that lets him enforce violations of state laws in court but requires violations of town ordinances to be handled by lawyers. David said that the town will enforce the ordinance and that he would call the Town Attorney.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Municipal Appointments: Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to make the following one year appointments:

(1) Town Administrator &endash; Lloyd Coombs

(2) Town Clerk &endash; Lloyd Coombs

(3) General Assistance Administrator &endash; Lloyd Coombs

(4) Tax Collector &endash; Lynette Eastman

(5) Treasurer &endash; Lynette Eastman

(6) WEMA Director &endash; Daniel Skillin

(7) First Responders Director &endash; Roger Brawn

b. Policy on Treasurer's Disbursement Warrants for Employee Wages and Benefits: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to renew the attached Policy on Treasurer's Disbursement Warrants for Employee Wages and Benefits. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Policy on Disbursement of Municipal Education Costs: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to renew the attached Policy on Disbursement of Municipal Education Costs. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Property Tax Resolution: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to approve the attached Property Tax Resolution. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Cable TV Committee Appointment: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Dale, to appoint Todd Stilphen to the Cable TV Committee to a term that will end on May 1, 2007. The motion passed unanimously.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley, Codes Enforcement Officer, advised that the Spaulding suit had a court date of July 20, 2004. Bill also reported that he had conducted a dye test recently at the Colfer property on the Old Arrowsic Road. The test was inconclusive as it did not show up in the leach bed or even the septic tank. Bill said it appeared that the house was not connected to the septic tank. Health Officer Jack Albis said that the Town Attorney had received all the evidence necessary for the court but that nothing was happening. The Selectmen asked Lloyd to contact the Town Attorney to find out the status. Bill said that he had been asked by Kenneth Vining to inspect a septic system at his property on the Dana Mill Road. Bill refused to inspect the system because it was located on a site which was used for an illegal business. Bill said that the Maine DEP supported his decision on non-inspection. Bill advised that, with the Selectmen's concurrence, he would pursue a consent agreement with Mr. Vining to resolve the matter. Such an agreement would spell out the violation and would require movement of the illegal business. The Selectmen concurred. Bill further advised that he was changing his town office hours after July 1, 2004 to Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:40 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

Approved: s/David A. King, Sr.

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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