The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Chairman Stuart Smith. Board members present were Dave Boucher, Bruce Cameron, Erin Cooperrider, Amanda Russell and Stuart Smith and Alternates Katharine Braid and Lisa McSwain. Also present were Bob Brown, Zibette Dean and Blythe Edwards.

A presentation on the comprehensive plan review process was given by Stacy Benjamin, State Planning Office.

1. Review Minutes of September 15, 2005

   Erin Cooperrider moved, Bruce Cameron seconded, to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried.

2. . Public Comment

   None.

3. Receipt of material from Sheepscot River Inn

   The materials requested at the previous meeting were submitted: storm water runoff plan, erosion and sedimentation control plan, copy of the appraisal letter on letterhead, and revised calculations for the expansion plan of Cabin #23. Amanda Russell moved, Erin Cooperrider seconded, that the Board finds that the proposed use will not result in water pollution, erosion, or sedimentation to surface waters. The motion carried. A check for $250.88 was received.

4. Discussion of Part-time Planner

   Erin Cooperrider said that Bob Faunce had recommended that Edgecomb begin thinking about sharing a planner with neighboring towns. She recommended that the Board suggest to the Selectmen that they explore hiring a part-time planner. Stuart Smith said that a planner would be helpful in reviewing the technical requirements of applications and interfacing with the applicant to insure the applications are complete. Erin Cooperrider volunteered to develop a job description and research how much time might be needed, Amanda Russell volunteered to look into the history of projects that were beyond the Board's abilities, and Lisa McSwain will contact Boothbay and Southport to see what their needs are with regard to a part-time planner.

5. Meeting and discussion with Task Force

   Three prospective task force members were present. Amanda Russell volunteered to contact other members and advise them that the Planning Board will meet with the task force on November 7 at 6:30 p.m. Erin Cooperrider volunteered to work on the population section of the Comprehensive Plan and will be attending some of the meetings. Lisa McSwain also volunteered to work with the task force and will share liaison duties with Erin.

6. Grace Goldberg

   Not present

7. Other Business

   Upcoming applications were assigned as follows

   John Howard - Dave Boucher
   Humane Society - Bruce Cameron
   Timothy Harrington - Lisa McSwain (She will advise him that a representative must attend if he is not available)
   Larry Beidel - Stuart Smith

   Stuart Smith announced that the public hearing on the ordinance amendment will be held on October 13 at 7 p.m. and the Board of Selectmen have scheduled the Special Town Meeting on October 25 at 7 p.m.

   Lisa McSwain asked whether a building used as a shop on property in Shoreland could be demolished and be replaced by a guest house. The structure is non-conforming because of its proximity to the road. There appeared to be difficulties with moving the building because of slope and the required setback from the shore. It was the consensus of the Board that without a plan of the property it would be difficult to determine whether the building could be moved, and the applicant will be referred to Article I, Section 10 of the Land Use Ordinance - Non-conformance.