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 Phillip, seconded by Rita, to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of July 31, 2006 as printed. The motion passed unanimously.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that the 13th Woolwich Day was an outstanding success. Although not all of the bills have been paid, he estimated the revenues would exceed expenses by approximately $900.00. In other words, it is self supporting. David congratulated all of those responsible for the successful day. On another matter, David thanked Woolwich contractor Dick Holbrook for spreading the earthen berm located on the recently acquired town property on the Nequasset Road at no cost.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Debbie Locke congratulated all of the Woolwich Day volunteers for the successful event.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Road Commissioner Jack Shaw said that all of the paving has been accomplished. Jason Shaw said that brush on the Montsweag Road will be picked up this week by the Central Maine Power Company Contractor. Lloyd said that he had received telephone calls from two residents thanking the Road Commissioner for his excellent work.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: CEO/Fire Chief Ken Desmond reported that he had issued eleven building permits since the last Selectmen's Meeting. Three of them were for new homes. Ken also advised that there had been six fire calls during that same period. Ken reported that the Municipal Building was hit by lightening last week. Ken is putting the claim together. The estimated cost to repair the damage is approximately $1,500.00. Lloyd advised that the insurance company has been notified of the damage. Ken also thanked the Woolwich Day crew for their efforts. Ken also advised that local officials are planning for a Disaster Drill this fall. In response to a question from David, Ken advised that the letter to the owner of Ed's Stuff is in process.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Traffic Device Resolution: The Selectmen and the Fire Chief discussed the need for a manually operated, locally controlled traffic device at the intersection of the Nequasset Road and Route 1 to facilitate the egress of fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. David said that he had spoken with Senator Mayo and Representative Grose on the matter and that they had suggested that the Town draft a resolution to the Governor and the MDOT Commissioner. Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, for the Selectmen to execute the attached resolution. The motion passed unanimously.

b. Disposition of Hooker Abatement Appeal Decision: Motion by Todd, seconded by Dale, to accept the County Commissioners' decision on the Hooker Abatement Appeal. The motion failed on a 0-5 vote.The Selectmen said that the assessment for the 2006-2007 commitment would be $449,100.00. Later in the meeting the Selectmen requested Lloyd to forward a data package to the Town Attorney Skip Stinson for his recommendation as to the feasibility of appealing the Commissioners' decision to the courts.

c. Traffic Concerns on Norway Drive: Norway Drive resident Darryl Ricker advised that it appears that two businesses are being run out of the property located at Map R12, Lot 20-1. Mr. Ricker said that one of those businesses involved the boarding of horses and it was causing a traffic problem on Norway Drive. The Selectmen requested Ken to review the situation and to advise whether the businesses are home operated.

d. Open Space Corrective Abatements: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the attached abatements for the properties located on Map R02, Lots 010 and 011. The motion passed unanimously.

e. Ratio Declaration and Reimbursement Application: Motion by Todd, seconded by Phillip, to approve the attached Ratio and Reimbursement Application. The motion passed unanimously.

f. Corrective Abatement of Duplicate Assessment: Motion by Phillip, seconded by Rita, to approve the attached abatement for the duplicate assessment on the property located at Map R02, Lot 005-B. The motion passed unanimously.

g. ATVs on the Hedge Bridge Road: Paul Grover, a representative of the Woolwich Wheelers, requested permission for the Wheelers to use the edge of the Hedge Bridge Road to connect trails. Motion by Phillip, seconded by Dale, to allow the Woolwich Wheelers to use the edge of the Hedge Bridge Road to connect trails &endash; speed not to exceed 15 MPH. The motion passed unanimously.

HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT: Local Health Officer Jack Albis advised that he considered the building on the property located at Map U01, Lot 007 to be "dangerous" and recommended that the Selectmen invoke the Dangerous Buildings Statute. By consensus, the Selectmen decided to visit the property for an external viewing and to further consider the matter at their next meeting. Jack also advised that he will be organizing a local flu clinic this fall.

Adjourn 7:10 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

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

cc: Selectmen/Staff

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