LIVERMORE – The Board of Selectpersons will hold a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 31, to discuss the 2006-2007 tax rate.

On Monday night, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said the town is receiving less revenue sharing money from Augusta, which will make a difference in the town’s budget. Last year’s tax rate was $13.80 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Selectperson John Wakefield said, “When we put our budget together, one goal was not to increase taxes. It just seems to me that if there is some way we can keep the mill rate at 13.8 we should do it. I realize these are only estimates, but we should try to honor our commitment.”

The board agreed.

Schaub said he will have all the numbers ready for the board to review Thursday.

The board voted unanimously to renew a liquor license application from Michael Weaver, owner of the Carriage House Cafe. Weaver had all necessary permits and the license pertains to the 1st and second floors, along with decks on each floor.

The Town Office has received complaints of loose dogs on the Turkey Lane Road.

Administrative Assistant Schaub noted that for Animal Control Officer Wayne Atwood to do anything, he has to be notified as the incident occurs. Atwood may be reached at 645-4918.

Emergency Management Director Andrew Berry told the board he and Fire Chief Don Castonguay recently attended a seminar held by Androscoggin County Emergency Management as part of the National Incident Management System. NIMS is responsible for towns putting a structure in place so that emergency agencies can work together smoothly.

“Key officials need training and have a system in place. Once that’s accomplished, an ordinance can be adopted to implement this system,” Schaub said.

A pamphlet will be available at the Town Office that contains, among other things, a checklist of what to do in a bird flu pandemic.

“Even though it’s not sure if the flu is transferred from human to human, it has been passed from bird to human,” Berry said. “There is no vaccine yet and will not be available until the virus has been transmitted human to human.”

Towns should prepare by identifying critical staff positions and cross-training employees. People should also stock up on canned goods and water.

“Canned goods should be something you can eat right from the can,” Castonguay said, “You’re going to be too sick to cook if you get this flu.”

If a pandemic strikes, people should use disinfectant wipes whenever possible and wear a mask.

“If one child gets sick, the whole school is shut down,” Castonguay said.