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 MEETINGS' MINUTES: Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of May 8, 2006 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that the School Committee Chairman had contacted him regarding the failed town meeting warrant article amendment. The Chairman wants advance notice of any future Selectmen generated town meeting warrant article amendments. Todd reported that he gave the School Committee Chairman the only advance notice that will be forthcoming. Phillip reported that the quarterly Crime Watch Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, May 25, 2006. David reported that he had spent the day cleaning at the Old Town House in preparation for the annual Selectmen's Meeting there on June 19, 2006.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Road Commissioner Jack Shaw and Town Administrator Lloyd Coombs reported no complaints regarding town roads. Jack said that he had been contacted by John Hilpman concerning the town not letting Pine Tree Waste pick up his weekly trash due to the size of their truck vis-à-vis the condition of the unimproved section of the Barley Neck Road. Jack has worked out an arrangement with Mr. Hilpman that will allow the truck to turnaround on his property.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond reported that the fire department had responded to a fatal two car accident on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Ken said that the accident generated ambulance responses from Bath, Phippsburg, Wiscasset and Woolwich. Ken also reported that he has issued five building permits since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken said that he had attended a workshop last Friday where information concerning residential sprinklers was discussed. He said that the Maine legislature is considering implementation of this requirement on all new construction.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Monument Area Upgrade: Monument Committee Chairman, Robert Meade reported that he has requested proposals from three landscape contractors to upgrade the Monuments at Tanner Square. Lloyd said that the only proposal to date was from Quonset Hardscape. Bob will again contact the other two contractors. Bob also reported that the pedestrian underpass will again be painted by work release prisoners.

b. School Revolving Renovation Fund Minor Capital Project: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to adopt the attached "Votes to be Adopted by Board of Selectmen" as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

c. Transfer of Title: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to transfer ownership of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria sedan to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office for use in speed abatement in the Town of Woolwich. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Consideration of Abatement Applications:

(1) Motion by Rita, seconded by Phillip, to have the Town of Woolwich assume ownership through foreclosure abatement of the property located at Map R12, Lot 030. The motion passed unanimously.

(2) Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to formalize the poverty abatements approved on April 10, 2006. The motion passed unanimously.

(3) Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to correct the previous abatement of Lawrence C. III & Tammy J. Wallace for the property located at Map R11, Lot 022F as attached. The motion passed unanimously.

(4) Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to correct the previous abatement of Hazel McIntire for the property located at Map R04, Lot 061 as attached. The motion passed unanimously.

5) Motion by Rita, seconded by Phillip, to approve the attached Certificate of Abatement for the property owned by Maine Yankee located at Map R09, Lot 029. The motion passed unanimously.

(6) Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to approve the attached Certificate of Abatement for the property formally owned by Charles & Rosalie Presby located at Map R06, Lot 063-C. The motion passed unanimously.

(7) Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the attached abatement application of Donald and Roberta Lipfert dated March 2, 2006 for the property located at Map R13, Lot 003. The motion failed on a 0-5 vote. Motion by Rita, seconded by Todd, to approve the attached abatement in the amount of $253,400. The motion passed unanimously.

b. TRIO Clerk's Program: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to approve the purchase of the TRIO Clerk's Program on or after July 1, 2006. The purchase is to be funded initially from the Selectmen's Contingency Account but will be transferred to the Office Operations Account if sufficient funds are identified in the year end review. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote.

c. Web Site Upgrade: Lloyd and Roger Baffer (by email) recommended that the town's web site be upgraded from 20 mgs to 200 mgs in order to provide more information to the residents. The cost would be $20.00 per month. Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to authorize a 200 mgs town web site and to pay for it from the Cable TV account. The motion passed unanimously.

d. Corporate Authorization Resolution: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to adopt the attached Corporate Authorization Resolution. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Accounts Payable Warrants: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve accounts payable warrants 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 137 & 138. The motion passed unanimously.

f. Payroll Warrants: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve payroll warrants 131 & 136. The motion passed unanimously.

g. WEMA Director Appointment: By consensus, the Selectmen agreed to schedule a workshop with the WEMA Director on Monday, June 5, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the status of WEMA.

Adjourn 6:55 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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