PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Town Administrator Lloyd Coombs led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country. 

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF REVISED GENERAL ASSISTANCE APPENDIXES A, B & C: There was not any comment from the public regarding the Adoption of Revised General Assistance Appendixes A, B & C.

ADOPTION OF REVISED GENERAL ASSISTANCE APPENDIXES A, B & C: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to adopt the Revised General Assistance Appendixes A, B & C. The motion passed unanimously.

PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of October 10, 2006 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.\

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd advised that there will be a delay in the opening of the new county jail. Phillip advised that the School Building Committee will be meeting with potential architects tomorrow evening. Phillip also advised that the School Building Committee will be reviewing the previous design for a remodeled school for possible application to the new school. Dale advised that he has completed an inspection of the snowplowing equipment of the Town contractors. All of their equipments were judged to be in satisfactory condition.  

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Dale asked Jack to inspect the Nequasset Road near Presby's for a ditch that was overflowing onto the road.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond said that seven building permits had been issued since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Also during that same period, there were two fire calls. Ken said that the Open House went well.

LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT: Jack Albis, LHO, said that a flu clinic would be held at the Woolwich Town Office. He said that the date couldn't be scheduled as yet because the vaccine had not been received by CHANS. Jack said that he has recently completed a health inspection of all of the Town vendors and they were all satisfactory. Jack recommended that the Town adopt a littering ordinance. The Selectmen asked Lloyd to obtain samples.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Map U-04, Lot 2-1 Assessment Discussion: David said that he had completed a review of the assessment of the property located at Map U-04, Lot 2-1 and felt that the property was over assessed. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to assess the buildings on Map U-04, Lot 2-1 at $25 per square foot and to assess the 3.2 back acres at $2,200 @ 100%. The motion passed unanimously. The Selectmen requested Lloyd to give these factors to the Assessing Agent for recomputation of the assessment.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Approval of Special Town Meeting Warrant: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to approve the attached Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Appointment of Warden and Deputy Warden: Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to appoint Lynette Eastman and Lloyd Coombs as Warden and Deputy Warden respectively for the November 7, 2006 election. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Grow Smart Conference Funding: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to fund two Conservation Commission members, up to a total of $150.00, to attend the Grow Smart Conference provided they brief the Selectmen upon their return. The motion passed on a 3-2 vote.

d. 2006 Municipal Valuation Return: Motion by Dale, seconded by Todd, to approve the attached 2006 Municipal Valuation Return. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Office Remodeling Plan: The Selectmen requested Lloyd to contact John Vigue to attend their next meeting to discuss a plan to minimize disruption during the planned remodeling of the Town Office.

f. Town Administrator's Vacation: Lloyd advised that he had eight days of vacation that would be lost if not taken before January 6, 2007. The Selectmen, by consensus, advised Lloyd that the vacation days, if not taken by January 6, 2007, could be carried over into the next year.

g. Comprehensive Plan Review Committee: The Selectmen requested Lloyd to advertise for applicants to form a Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.

Adjourn 7:05 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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