ATTENDANCE: Dale Chadbourne, Crispin Connery, David King, Richard Snell and Rita Sturtevant

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: Motion by David, seconded by Rita, to amend the minutes of the July 19, 1999 meeting by adding the word "help" before the word "pay" on line 6 of page 2. Passed unanimously. Motion by David, seconded by Rita, to approve the minutes as amended. Passed unanimously.

ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Jack Shaw reported that he has completed the annual mowing of the landfill. Jack recommended that the following roads be earmarked for maintenance (paving, replacement of culverts, etc.): Mountain Road to Dr. Leck's, Old Stage Road from the marsh near Jack's shop to Judy Peavey's corner, Old Stage Road from Joan Jordan's to the Gray Corner Road intersection and Hunnewell Lane. The Selectmen concurred with the recommendation.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT: Wayne Saunders reported that the department has responded to five calls since the last Selectmen's meeting - two motor vehicles and three smoke calls resulting from brush fires in connection with the Maritime Pipeline Project. Roger Brawn gave the following quotes for replacement of the engine in Brush 5: Parts America - $1,100 and Chambers - $1,560. Crispin asked Wayne why the chief did not accept the offer of Randy Kaplan and another fireman to install the replacement engine into the brush truck for free. Wayne's reply was that he didn't want to have to pay to correct work done by others and that he also wanted a guarantee for work done in a shop. Roger also gave the following quotes for replacement of the locks on the fire station: Thornton's Lock Service - $1,000-1100 and B & B Locks - $970-1,070. Lloyd advised that a proposed maintenance contract for the emergency diesel generator has been received and has been forwarded to the Woolwich Emergency Management Agency for its recommendation.

OLD BUSINESS:

a. Repair of Fire Department Brush Truck: David King advised that he would obtain pricing from Cote's in Bowdoinham. Crispin asked Wayne why he wasn't taking advantage of the offer of two firemen, who would install the replacement engine in the brush truck for the department for free. Wayne said that he was tired of paying for repairs to replace the wiring when others worked on the trucks. He also wanted a warranty and not be liable. The Selectmen appointed a committee consisting of David, Dale and Wayne to determine the most effective means to repair the engine and to authorize the repair. The committee is also authorized to proceed with repairs to the transmission, if necessary.

b. Status of Miller Property (R01-016): Lloyd reported that he had been contacted by Chip Miller who is the son of Jane Miller. Mr. Miller wanted to pay off the back taxes and the interest. Lloyd advised him that the town was now the owner of the property as a result of foreclosure and that the Selectmen would determine the disposition of the property. The Selectmen reaffirmed their previous decision to seek sealed bids on the property. Motion by David, seconded by Rick, to seek bids for a 30 day period. The minimum acceptable bid must be at least $25,000. The town will reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

a. Traffic Update: Crispin advised that the work on the installation of the underpass on Route 1 is scheduled to commence on August 9th and that the work was expected to take approximately one month. Wayne advised that he has met with Bath emergency personnel concerning traffic flow through the construction area. Wayne does not believe that the two lane, one-way bridge alternative will be used again. Wayne also does not believe that it would be effective to move any fire department assets up to the North End Station as a result of the construction project.

b. Repair of Old Town House: David requested Lloyd to place a newspaper advertisement seeking proposals to repair or replace the wooden shingles on the Old Town House roof. Repair or replacement will be accomplished with the same product.

OTHER BUSINESS:

a. Office Furniture: Motion by David, seconded by Rita, to authorize the purchase of two desks and two hutches for Lynette and Joan at a price of $912.98. The purchase will be funded out of the Municipal Building Operation of Plant Miscellaneous Account by carrying forward the June 30, 1999 balance.

b. Comprehensive Planning Questionnaires: Clark Granger asked for and received authority to take the questionnaires to his home for review and possible tabulation. The Selectmen welcomed the assistance. David advised that the Selectmen hope to restart the comprehensive planning review process after Labor Day.

c. Shellfish Committee Appointment: Motion by David, seconded by Rita, to appoint Jacquelyn Peaslee to a one year term on the Shellfish Committee. Passed unanimously.

CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S REPORT: Bill Longley reported that a hearing was held today regarding the Robert Allen property on the Milt Carlton Road. It was continued to November 1, 1999 while the value of the property is being determined. In the meantime, Mr. Allen will be paying $75.00 per month to the town. Bill will be providing a monthly statistical report on building activity to the Selectmen. Lloyd advised Bill that he had received a citizen's inquiry regarding a possible unauthorized recycling operation on the Old Arrowsic Road. Bill will check into the matter. David reported that he had observed additional material being stored on the Albert Pinkham property. Bill will also check into this matter.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 p.m.

Lloyd Coombs

Administrative Assistant

Approved: David A. King, Sr.

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