Skowhegan public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Selectboard
The Selectboard approved a five-year solid waste disposal agreement with Waste Management Disposal Services of Maine, Inc. and a Credit Enhancement Agreement with New Balance Athletics, Inc. The board also awarded several bids for municipal repairs and maintenance, including entrance doors and winter sand.
- Approved 5-year Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Waste Management Disposal Services of Maine, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Credit Enhancement Agreement with New Balance Athletics, Inc. (4-0)
- Authorized legal action for Property Maintenance Ordinance Violation at 3 Dartmouth Street (4-0)
- Awarded $12,823.00 Entrance Doors Bid to American Glass Co. (4-0)
- Awarded $10,500.00 Tree Removal Bid to Mike’s Stump Grinding and Arbor Mountain Tree Service (4-0)
- Awarded Winter Sand Bid to Laney’s Construction at $10.50 per yard, not to exceed $27,000.00 (4-0)
- Approved $17,000.00 for waste oil furnace and $23,954.08 for entrance gate replacement (4-0)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for September 26, 2023, regarding General Assistance Ordinances (4-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board reviewed an appeal by Miroslav Dossev regarding a Planning Board approval for a subdivision application for A & L Rentals. After hearing testimony from the appellant and the Code Enforcement Officer, the board voted to uphold the original decision.
- Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Rejected appeal of Planning Board subdivision approval for A & L Rentals at 4 Pooler Ave (3-0)
Cemetery Committee
The committee voted to move forward with two separate bids for tree and stump work and requested funds for fence project materials. Both actions require final approval from the Selectmen.
- Approved $2,500 bid from Mike’s Stump Grinding for stumps only (4-0)
- Approved $8,000 bid from Arbor Mountain Tree Service for trees only (4-0)
- Approved expenditure not to exceed $2,000 from Capital Reserve for fence project materials (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a Flood Hazard application for walkway repairs at 2 Mill St. The board also continued discussions regarding updates to the Site Plan Ordinance, specifically concerning parking requirements and acquisitions.
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Flood Hazard application for New Balance Athletics walkway repair at 2 Mill St. (6-0)
Heritage Council
The Heritage Council voted to keep its current leadership in place. Members discussed maintenance at the Dudley Corner Schoolhouse and potential promotional materials, though no funding was approved.
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Re-elected Robert Washburn as Chairman, Barry Sites as Vice-Chairman, and Evalyn Bowman as Secretary (3-0)