1. Town Hall vault dehumidifier: It was discovered that the hose leading to the drain has been dislodged, which stops the machine's operation. This may be due to vibration on the uneven concrete floor. Frank will get a small piece of carpeting for the area.
2. Blasting permits: CEO has sent letters of warning to four local blasting companies, and is filing a violation action on the company responsible for blasting on Cochran Road. Stuart presented the wording on penalties from the Edgecomb Land Use Ordinance, to be incorporated into the Blasting Ordinance. Those penalties range from $100 to $2,500 per incident.
3. Workforce Housing: Erin presented an intent to install public sewer and water for this development. Signed by all and returned to Erin.
4. Boat Access: Jo reported an e-mail exchange with Tom Boudin, who fears that since the Old Fort Road Spur r.o.w. has been removed, it may be difficult for the town to reclaim other such potential river access points. Jo said the OFRS action should not be regarded as a precedent; each case should be decided on its merits.

   Tom further asked if, as has been done in the past, he could move to allocate $100,000 from surplus to increase the Wood's End Landing Fund? Jo explained that it would be better to file a citizens' petition article for the 2007 Town Warrant.

1. Spurgat assessment request: referred to Stuart
2. Evelin Brown: Mrs. Brown is the Town Hall custodian; her pay schedule should be the last warrant of the month. Since her September payment was missed, she will receive two payments on Warrant #9.
3. Animal Control:
   1. Jo reported that she has relieved Rick Heaberlin of his responsibilities as Edgecomb's ACO; he expects $500 of the allocated $1,000 salary for half a year's service. Although there have been many complaints of his failure to respond to animal control calls, there is no reason he should be denied this payment.
   2. Mr. Manousos and Ms. Hansen have complained of a neighbor renting property next to theirs refusing to control his "over-exuberant" Labrador retriever. As Edgecomb currently has no ACO, Jo had suggested calling the State Police, but Ms. Hansen was told by them that they do not answer calls about domestic animals. Stuart will visit the dog owner. Pending results, Jo will call Jeff Clifford or the ACO of a neighboring town.
   3. Frank nominated Ms. Andrea Orne of Boothbay, who has state ACO certification for both domestic and wild animal control, and has expressed interest in the job. Stuart seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimously in favor of appointing Ms. Orne as Edgecomb's ACO. An appointment form was filled out and signed by all, but Jo will call to tell Ms. Orne she has been appointed and should come to be sworn in and meet the Selectmen and other Town Officers.

1. Sewer Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. Frank has invited Chris Higgins from Boothbay Harbor Sewer District, Chris Cossette of WWD, Buck Rines of Wiscasset's Sewer Department, David Taylor, plumbing inspector, and Dabney Lewis, CEO.
2. MMA Convention: Jo reported that TABOR was the main point of discussion. If TABOR is adopted, it will not affect the State, but will affect Counties and Municipalities. It was agreed that the Selectmen and Departments will not be able to make realistic plans until after the Nov. 7 election. Chief Johnston explained that while TABOR would not effect federal grants directly, most likely it would limit the Towns' or Counties' matching amounts. In the case of the proposed Wood's End Landing Fund increase (See Old Business, D. above), no such transfer could be considered under TABOR limitations.
3. Flag Pole Dedication: It was agreed to hold the ceremony on Veterans' Day, Saturday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m. Although CMP has supplied lighting attached to a nearby telephone pole, Stuart said that the light was too bright for night-time south-bound drivers, and should be shielded. He will arrange this with Susan Levesque of CMP.

There was no vote taken.