Skowhegan public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to consider abatement requests for several properties and personal property accounts. The board will also address a duplicate account for Manufacturer Srvcs Grp/Wells Fargo.
- Abatement request: Diane Poulin, Map 30, Lot 112A
- Abatement request: Breanna Whiting, Map 12, Lot 11-14-5
- Abatement request: Carroll Nightingale, Personal Property #549
- Abatement request: Chad O’Brien, Map 11, Lot 39-4
- Abatement request: Grohegan Hydroponics, Personal Property #635
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss and decide on a flood hazard permit application for a property at 2 Norridgewock Ave. The board will also discuss proposed changes to the Animal & Fowl and Property Maintenance ordinances.
- Flood Hazard Permit Application for 2 Norridgewock Ave. (Map 31, Lot 3)
- Proposed changes to the Animal & Fowl Ordinance
- Proposed changes to the Property Maintenance Ordinance
Sidewalk Planning Committee
The Sidewalk Planning Committee is meeting to review the Norridgewock Avenue Sidewalk Project and 2021 accomplishments. Members will discuss goals for 2022 sidewalk project schedules and the FY 2023 budget for projected projects.
- Update on Norridgewock Avenue Sidewalk Project
- Discussion on 2022 Sidewalk Committee goals and schedules
- Discussion on FY 2023 budget for projected sidewalk projects
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to discuss and decide on a proposed parking plan for the Charter School. The board will also review proposed changes to the Animal & Fowl and Property Maintenance ordinances.
- Decision on Charter School proposed parking plan
- Proposed changes to Animal & Fowl Ordinance
- Proposed changes to Property Maintenance Ordinance
Public Safety Building Committee
The Public Safety Building Committee is meeting to review received bids for a project. The body will discuss a contract recommendation and establish a plan for next steps.
- Review of bids received
- Contract recommendation
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss and decide on a proposed parking plan for the Charter School. Members will also review proposed changes to the Animal & Fowl and Property Maintenance ordinances, as well as the use of RVs as full-time dwellings.
- Decision on Charter School proposed parking plan
- Proposed changes to Animal & Fowl Ordinance
- Proposed changes to Property Maintenance Ordinance
- Discussion on RVs as full-time dwelling units
Planning Board
The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen are meeting to discuss several proposed ordinances and town policies. The agenda includes reviews of food governance, animal regulations, and property maintenance.
- Local Food and Governance Ordinance
- Animal & Fowl Ordinance
- Property Maintenance Ordinance
- Site Plan Ordinance
- Residency Requirements for Town Boards
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to review the housing section of the Comprehensive Plan update. The board will also discuss a joint meeting with Selectmen scheduled for October 19, 2021.
- Comprehensive Plan update: housing section review
- Discussion of joint Planning Board and Selectmen meeting on October 19, 2021
Second Bridge Committee
The Town of Skowhegan and MaineDOT are holding a public meeting to present draft findings and recommendations from a feasibility study. The discussion focuses on the need for a second bridge over the Kennebec River.
- Presentation of draft findings from the Second Bridge Feasibility Study
- Presentation of draft recommendations for a second bridge over the Kennebec River
- Public feedback session regarding the study
Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to determine the mill rate. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 1, 2021, regular meeting.
- Setting of the mill rate
Assessors
The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will meet to discuss preliminary base rate changes. The board is also scheduled to review the amounts to be raised by taxation.
- Discussion of preliminary base rate changes
- Review of amounts to be raised by taxation
Second Bridge Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss a draft report on the need and location for an additional bridge in downtown Skowhegan. The body will review an alternative analysis comparison summary and plan next steps for public outreach.
- Review of Alt. 3: Widen and Improve Existing Bridge ($36.6M)
- Review of Alt. 4: Downstream Crossing ($25.5M)
- Review of Alt. 5: New Downtown River Crossing, Through Arch ($55.3M)
- Discussion of high crash locations at Island Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Water Street
- Planning for Public Meeting #3
Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review several exemption and abatement requests. The agenda also includes discussions regarding value trends for the Weston Hydro electrical plant and policies for commercial campsites and solar.
- Somerset Woods Trustees exemption application: Map 5, Lot 45B-2
- Donna Folsom farmland withdrawal penalty: $197.70 (Map 6, Lot 21)
- ACRVA LLC abatement request: $78,900 value (Map 14, Lot 19)
- Scott Speck abatement request: $10,700 (Map 12, Lot 11-18)
- Paula Berry abatement request: Map 10, Lot 46-3
Sidewalk Planning Committee
The Sidewalk Planning Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from February 17, 2021. The body intends to make a recommendation to the Selectmen regarding a finalized 5-10 year sidewalk plan.
- Recommendation to Selectmen on finalized 5-10 year Sidewalk plan
Public Safety Building Committee
The Public Safety Building Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from Haley Ward, Inc. Members will also review documents and receive an update on progress regarding the public safety building.
- Presentation by Haley Ward, Inc
- Review of project documents
- Progress update on public safety building
Public Safety Building Committee
The committee will meet via Zoom to discuss new member requests and review documents. The agenda also includes an update on project progress.
- New Member Request
- Review Documents
- Update on progress
Assessors
The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will meet to discuss property value abatements and a sales ratio study. The board will also address a pending legal opinion regarding a specific abatement request.
- Abatement request for Julie Martin, Map 10, Lot 14A-1, $78,500
- Supplemental Tree Growth Penalty for Kasey L & Matthew R Fish, Map 17, Lot 1, $953.00
- Abatement of $1,700 value and $30.60 taxes for New England Rent to Own, Map 4, Lot 5-02ON
- Discussion of sales ratio study and state valuation
Sidewalk Planning Committee
The Sidewalk Planning Committee is meeting via Zoom to review and approve previous minutes. The primary purpose of the meeting is to make a recommendation to the Selectmen regarding a finalized 5-10 year sidewalk plan.
- Recommendation to Selectmen on finalized 5-10 year Sidewalk plan
- Approval of January 20, 2021 meeting minutes
Public Safety Building Committee
The committee will review a proposed construction timeline and receive a progress update. Members are also scheduled to review a contract and discuss the specific role of the committee.
- Review proposed construction timeline
- Progress update
- Contract review
- Discussion regarding committee role
Sidewalk Planning Committee
The committee is meeting to review a condition report and priority positions. Members are tasked with preparing a 5- and 10-year plan and identifying priority needs for next year's budget.
- Approval of December 16, 2020 minutes
- Review of sidewalk condition report
- Preparation of 5- and 10-year plan
- Identification of priority needs for next year's budget