PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the regular Selectmen's Meeting, the Town Administrator, Lloyd Coombs, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

PREVIOUS MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 30, 2006 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that he will be taking part in the county budget review for the next several weeks. Phillip said that the CPR will be meeting on February 23, 2006. They will consider changing to quarterly meetings as well as a name change.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: David said that the snowplowing truck drivers had been doing an excellent job in keeping the roads plowed and sanded. Road Commissioner Jack Shaw said that the state roads, i.e. Route 127, were dangerous because of the drop off to ill defined shoulders. Jack said that situation could best be corrected by MDOT at the next paving.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond advised that two building permits have been issued since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Regarding the Fire Department, Ken advised that he would be interviewing four candidates to be fire fighters. By consensus, the Selectmen authorized Ken to transfer ownership of a set of surplus Jaws of Life to the Dresden Fire Department. Since Dresden is a member of the mutual aid departments, the Jaws would still be available for use locally if needed. The Selectmen and Ken discussed the recent completed no cost acquisition from the Town of Cumberland of a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria and a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The Selectmen and Ken thanked Bill Longley for his efforts in arranging the acquisitions. The Selectmen requested Lloyd to have the 1996 vehicle registered and insured for Ken's official use. The 1994 vehicle will be put into town storage for one month pending an evaluation of the performance of the newer vehicle.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Solid Waste Collection Concerns: The Board of Selectmen met with Pine Tree Waste representatives Karen McNaughton and Lorraine Tettke to discuss numerous trash pick up concerns of Woolwich citizens. Ed MacDonald of the John Walker Farm Road and David Bellville of Ames Drive spoke of the failure of Pine Tree Waste to pick up trash at their locations. Arthur Spencer spoke of trash receptacles being thrown into the woods. Jack Shaw spoke of the oversized trucks attempting to navigate narrow private roads. The Selectmen advised the Pine Tree Waste representatives to ensure that the trash is picked up on time, on schedule and with smaller trucks. The Pine Tree Waste representatives plan to audit the trash pickup and report back to the Selectmen.

b. Certificate of Abatement for Hilliker Family Trust: The Selectmen, by consensus, approved the Certificate of Abatement for Hilliker Family Trust. The abatement was previously approved on January 30, 2006.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Approval of Accounts Payable Warrants: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to approve the accounts payable warrants of February 2 & 9, 2006. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Approval of Payroll Warrants: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the payroll warrants of February 3 & 10, 2006. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Abatement Application of Robert A. and Avis H. Meade: (Because of illness Rita left the meeting.) The Selectmen reviewed the abatement application of Robert A. and Avis H. Meade. Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to table the matter until February 27, 2006 and to have Lloyd contact Gynt Grube for a written explanation of the Meade's assessment. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Corrective Abatements: Motion by Todd, seconded by Dale, to grant the following corrective abatements:

(1) Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to grant a corrective homestead exemption abatement to Darrell and Valerie Overmiller (Map R09, Lot 065). The motion passed unanimously.

(2) Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to grant a corrective homestead exemption abatement to John H. Sr. and Terry L. Howard (Map U05, Lot 011-01). The motion passed unanimously.

(3) Motion by Phillip, seconded by Todd, to grant an exempt abatement in the amount of $292,300.00 to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The motion passed unanimously.

(4) Motion by Dale, seconded by Phillip, to grant a personal property abatement in the amount of $2,200.00 to Howard and Gloria Kenney for disposed property. The motion passed on a 3-1vote.

(5) Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to grant a personal property abatement in the amount of $11,700.00 to Citicapital Comm Leasing Corporation for disposed property. The motion passed unanimously.

(6) Motion by Dale, seconded by Todd, to grant an abatement in the amount of $21,100.00 to Shane S. and Susan G. T. Oliver for merging of property. The motion passed unanimously.

(7) Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to grant an abatement in the amount of $270,000.00 to Marcelle Bonzagni for miscoded waterfront. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Supplemental Tax Warrant: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to issue a supplemental tax warrant in the amount of $2,691.00 to Anthony Bonzagni for omitted waterfront. The motion passed unanimously.

f. Steven and Peggy Ann Allen Abatement Update: On December 17, 2005 the Board of Selectmen denied an adversarial abatement application of Steven and Peggy Ann Allen (Map R07, Lot 010). The Assessing Agent has now merged the two lots effective April 1, 2006. The Selectmen, by consensus, reaffirmed their earlier denial and concurred with the merging of the lots effective April 1, 2006.

g. Shellfish Warden Automobile Insurance Reimbursement: David said that it appeared that the Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz may be getting reimbursed twice for his automobile insurance &endash; directly and through his mileage reimbursement. David asked Steve Goodenow and Dan Harrington to meet with Jon to discuss the matter.

h. Ballot Listing of Selectmen: David said that he would like to see future municipal ballots rearranged so that there would be a separate contest for each Selectmen vacancy. Todd said that he could support the idea if the terms were for five years. Motion by Dale, seconded by David, to submit a warrant article for the May 2006 Special Town Meeting that would provide for a separate contest on the ballot for any Selectmen vacancies. The motion failed on a 2-2 vote.

i. General Assistance Mortgage Lien: The Board of Selectmen on a motion by Dale, seconded by Todd, voted unanimously to approve the general assistance mortgage lien.

j. Midcoast Economic Development District: Motion by Todd, seconded by Dale, to appoint Lloyd to represent the Town of Woolwich on the Midcoast Economic Development District. The motion passed unanimously.

k. Compensatory Time Authorization: Motion by Todd, seconded by David, to approve four hours of compensatory time on January 27, 2006 for Diane Bouchard. The motion passed on a 3-1 vote.

l. Pending Resignation: Bill Longley advised that he expects to purchase a home soon and, as a result, will be moving from the area. He has tentatively set April 1, 2006 as the date when he will be resigning his Woolwich positions of Licensed Plumbing Inspector, Alternate Codes Enforcement Officer, Alternate Building Inspector, Fire Fighter and EMS First Responder.

ADJOURNMENT: 8:40 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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