PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the Selectmen's Meeting, 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 July 17, 2006 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that the agenda for Woolwich Day &endash; Saturday, August 5, 2006 is all set. Todd also announced that an agreement has been reached with Kaler Oil Company to supply heating oil for co-op members at $2.599 per gallon.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bob Meade said that the business known as Ed's Stuff on the corner of the Hall Road and U.S. Route 1 was dangerous to the traveling public. David advised that MDOT is working on the safety matter. In addition, David asked Ken to send a certified letter to the owner of Ed's Stuff concerning a possible unauthorized expansion of business. Bob also advised that there was a septic problem at a house on Miller Street next to the former Donnelli's Restaurant parking lot. Ken said that the Health Officer, Jack Albis, had inspected the situation and advised that it was not a septic problem. David asked Ken to have Rick Lang inspect the septic system.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Road Commissioner Jack Shaw said that paving will be done this week on part of the Chopps Cross Road and the Dana Mill Road. Jason Shaw said that brush on the Montsweag Road will be picked up this week by the Central Maine Power Company Contractor. Jack said that the sign for the Hockomock Road is being constantly stolen. He is looking into a more secure way of installing it. The Selectmen and Road Commissioner agreed to meet with representatives of the Town Response Panel and Maine Department of Transportation on Monday, August 28, 2006.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond reported that he had issued six building permits since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Ken also advised that there had been two fire calls during that same period. He also said the new Kubota Rough Terrain Vehicle (RTV) has been received and will be on display on Woolwich Day. He expects that it will be on line in about one week. A trailer will be purchased to haul it by Brush 5. Ken said that the former WEMA Director had not returned various items of Town property. Ken will send him a letter requesting return of the property. Ken is shaping a draft state emergency plan to fit Woolwich.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Health Insurance Benefits: The Selectmen considered the request of Jeanne Bernard, who does not currently receive health benefits, to receive a portion of funds for a single subscriber. It was the consensus of the Selectmen that they did not have the authority to grant her request but that they would put it to a vote at the Budget Town Meeting next May.

b. School Repair Concerns: The Selectmen advised Charles Durfee, School Building Committee Chairman, of their concern over the lack of communications from school authorities regarding the ongoing work at the Woolwich Central School. Several questions to Charles went unanswered. The Selectmen asked Charles to set up an informational meeting between the School Committee, the School Building Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Lloyd advised that he was holding an invoice from Dick Holbrook for school repairs in the amount of $20,000.00 pending resolution of the Selectmen's concerns. Jack Shaw, speaking as a private citizen, said that he did not feel that it was right to penalize Dick Holbrook while awaiting resolution. Motion by Rita, seconded by Dale, to authorize payment of the $20,000.00 invoice. The motion passed unanimously.

 NEW BUSINESS:

a. Town Response Panel Appointment: Motion by Todd, seconded by Rita, to appoint Robert A. Meade as a member of the Gateway 1 Town Response Panel. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Voluntary Tree Growth Removal: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve supplemental warrants for voluntary tree growth removal on Map R01, Lot 047 and Map R04, Lot 002 in the amounts of $22,410.00 and $27,360.00 respectively.

c. Kate Thibodeau Basketball Court Dedication: Lloyd advised that Darcey Emerson had called to invite the Selectmen to attend the dedication and BBQ in celebration of the Kate Thibodeau Basketball Court at the Woolwich Central School on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Lloyd further advised that the Dedication Committee had requested a Selectmen spokesperson for the event. David said that he would speak on behalf of the Selectmen. Phillip noted that it was likely that Geoff McCarren's snowplowing contract would have to be amended to cover the expanded area at the school.

d. Comprehensive Plan Review: Lloyd noted that the Conservation Commission newsletter said that the Commission was working on an Open Space Plan which would be submitted to the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee next year. Lloyd advised that although there is a Comprehensive Plan Review Committee they have not met recently. The Selectmen requested Lloyd to send a letter to each of the current members of the Committee asking whether they wanted to continue to serve on it.

e. Network Evaluation: The Selectmen reviewed the attached Burgess Computer network evaluation. Motion by Dale, seconded by Rita, to authorize the scope of work less the $65.99 sales tax. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn 7:20 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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