OTISFIELD – Selectman Mark Cyr informed his board he has received several calls from residents about the number of junk cars allowed on a property without a junkyard permit. The number of cars permitted is three, which Cyr said means three uninspected or unregistered cars. He noted that antique and race cars are excluded.

After clarifying the law, the board asked the code enforcement officer, Rodney Smith, to look at three areas of concern with junk cars.

In other business, selectmen noted they have received calls from citizens about the revaluation slated for next year. Selectman Assistant Marianne Izzo-Morin confirmed that the assessors hired by the town are looking at properties and taking photos in preparation for the revaluation, which will affect tax bills in fall 2005.

The board noted they have no real say in valuations issued by the assessing company, and that residents will be informed of their new values.

Property owners will have an opportunity to meet with assessors if they have questions.

The selectmen again discussed the nonprofit status of Manasseh Inc., which purchased 156 acres on Saturday Pond to build a youth camp and religious retreat center. The selectmen are looking into state requirements for a group to be recognized as a nonprofit group.

Manasseh has not applied for nonprofit status for the Otisfield property, but board members said they want to be informed if the application comes in.

Izzo-Morin said trash issues raised by resident Gordon Chamberlain on private properties are being resolved. Two areas in Camp Arcadia are nearly cleaned up, and Smith is sending another letter to a property owner who has not responded to a previous letter. If Smith does not hear back from that person, he plans to take further action, Izzo-Morin said.