PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Prior to the beginning of the Selectmen's Meeting, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen invited Jeanne Bernard (in the absence of the Town Administrator, Lloyd Coombs) to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country.

Public Hearing on Proposed Partial Conservation Closures of Montsweag Bay and Brookings Bay. Stephen Goodenow addressed the Board and the Public regarding this proposal. He explained that the Committee wished to closed two areas and open Montsweag Creek. Todd McPhee moved to accept the Committees recommendation to close Montsweag Bay and Brookings Bay and open Montsweag Creek. The motion passed unanimously.

Previous Meeting's Minutes: Motion by Dale, seconded, to approve the mintues of the Selectmen's Meeting of September 11, 2006 as printed. The motion passed.

SELECTMEN'S COMMENTS: Todd reported that he had attended the New School Building Committee meeting and the County Commissioners' hearing on the Woolwich Storage Buildings/Units. Phil & Rita both commented on the upcoming 9/27/06 meeting with the State. All concurred that more information had been garnished from these meetings than ever realized in the past.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Clyde Baker of the River Rd. (in close proximity to the Dresden/Woolwich Town line) read a letter from Suscom (now Comcast) that he had received in June 2003. He contacted Pat McCormack about the possibility of getting "cable" out to his neighborhood. It was suggested that the Cable TV Committee conduct a study and investigate the feasibility of Comcast running a line to this area of town.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: There seems to have been some apparent "dumping" of construction materials on the land across from the Fire Dept./Town Hall which a plugging up the culvert. This situation needs to be remedied. Chairman David King requested that Jeanne Bernard contact the property owner, Phil Baker, and advise him of this situation. Mr. Shaw also discussed the barriers at the Dike. The State DOT had promised to raise the ramp/elevate the road to prevent future flooding and ice conditions. It was the consensus of the board that DOT owes the Town this promised repair. If citizens attempting to launch boats for duck hunting season at the Dike are unable to do so, they should voice their concerns to MDOT.

CEO/FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Ken Desmond reported that there had been 5 fire calls. He also proposed a Proclamation which he left for the Board's review and input (National Incident Management System/NIMS). This has to do with Homeland Security. The Chief also advised the Board that he is currently working on the Community Emergency Checklist Plan for the Town of Woolwich. **Report on Business Activities at Map R12 Lot 20-1. Ken advised that there is currently a furniture business and a Horse Stable on the site. By statute there is only to be one business on an individual property. David Weiss, attorney representing Sarah Stobey advised the Board that there previously been a stable on the site and commented on the "Maine Right to Farm" act. The consensus of the Board was to let this come before the Planning Board and not to take any action at this time. Ken advised that the Fire Prevention Open House will be 10/10/06. It was noted that this is the same night as the Board of Selectmen's meeting and that didn't seem to present any adversity. Arlene Whitney addressed the Board on the E-911 issue. She wondered if there could be or should be a fine imposed for non-compliance. She and Diane Longley advised that there are residences without the benefit of a clearly legible house number. Ken stated that we could put notices in the school's newsletter urging citizens to realize the importance of identifying their properties in case of emergency.

OLD BUSINESS (UNFINISHED): Todd motioned and Phil seconded to accept the Tree Growth Application from the Kings which was now signed by both parties. Unanimous decision.

Jeanne Bernard advised the Board that she had received a telephone call from Patrick Wright advising that he had a scheduling conflict and would be unable to attended this evening's meeting.

Consideration of Automobile Graveyard and Junkyard Permit renewal. Letter from abutter was considered and a copy given to Mr. Geroux. Todd motioned to grant the permit and it was seconded. Unanimously approved.

Reconsideration of Mil Rate for the Fiscal year 2006-2007. Motion by Rita and seconded by Todd to accept the $10.90 Mil Rate.

NEW BUSINESS: Approval of Town Meeting warrant. Todd motioned to approve. Seconded. Unanimous. Establishment of Registrar of Voters Hours. Todd motioned to have these hours as the Regular Town Office Hours of Operation. Seconded. Unanimous. Approval of Certificates of Assessment, Commitment & County Assessor's Return. Phil motioned to accept. Seconded. Unanimous.

Consideration of Sprinkler System Testing Contract Renewal. Todd motioned to accept. Seconded by Phil. (Note: Investigate compressor situation. Do we truly need that big of a compressor?)

Possibly remanding Greenlaw Abatement Appeal. Chairman of the Board, David King, requested that a letter be written to the Greenlaws inviting them to come to meet with the Board in a workshop at 5 p.m. prior to the October 10th Board of Selectmen's meeting.

Corrective abatement for Edward Gallant Property. Todd motioned to approve and Rita seconded. Unanimous

Corrective Supplemental Warrant for Watson Property. Todd motioned to approve and seconded by Phil. Unanimous.

Adjourn 7:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Jeanne T. Bernard, Deputy Town Clerk

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

cc: Selectmen/staff

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