CHAIRMAN - The Chairman shall conduct the meeting, preserve order and declare all votes.

AGENDA - The Town Council acts by Ordinance, Order or Resolve, filed seven secular days before the meeting and contained on the agenda along with the name of the Councilor introducing the legislation.

ACTION - Orders are passed; Resolves are adopted. Ordinance amendments must be presented to a first reading; Public Hearing and passed.

SUSPENSION OF RULES - By majority vote of the Council, the rules may be suspended to allow the introduction of any matter not on the agenda, or to permit a variance from the rules of order

This meeting is being recorded to assist the secretary in production of the minutes. Copies of the minutes will be available at the Abbott Memorial Library.

Two of our MUNICIPAL-OWNED BUILDINGS have had major roof work done this year; Police Department and Morrison Building. The PD had such leakage, last fall, that we repaired it by raising the roof and putting siding on the building.

There is nice space for storage on the second floor but it remains unfinished until another budget year.

The Morrison Building proved to need extensive work to "Nancy". The base work on the clock was much more serious than was originally thought. The remaining extensive clock repair and new roof will be done in the next fiscal year.

The Council discussed the possible sale of the MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE property during the year. Based on August public hearing comments from Residents it was clear that the Town should continue with the contracting the Course. In late 2006 the Council agreed to enter a five (5) year contract with James Costedio to operate the Municipal Course.

Several years ago HAD #4 took over the AMBULANCE personnel and all other costs related to running the Town of Dexter Ambulance service and the Town maintained ownership and responsibility of the vehicle. This year the Council voted to sell the vehicle and equipment to Mayo Regional Hospital and the we continue to pay a fee for services and lease the 74 Grove Street property to HAD#4.

The Department of Transportation submitted a permit to the Planning Board to build a Boat Ramp on Big Lake Wassookeag this year. The application was not complete and the Department was unable to obtain a permit prior to the deadline of October 1st for moving or disturbing soils along the water's edge. The Department expects to reapply in an effort to correct the erosion that is occurring at the area of the "man made boat landing". Dexter Utility District and Municipal Officials are concerned about the erosion which is happening along the banks of our public water supply.

This was my second three-year term on the Council and, pursuant to the Dexter Code Article II Section 2.01 C.2, I am prohibited from seeking another term, at this time. I appreciated the opportunity to serve as Chairman and thank my fellow Councilors and Town Employees for their support during my term. The Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. We welcome the public to attend and take part in these meetings. Your observations, comments, and opinions are important in our decision-making process. I encourage all Citizens to stay informed on issues of importance to your welfare and let your elected official know your wishes.

Respectfully submitted.

Peter A. Haskell, Chairman
2006 Town Council