Skowhegan public meetings in 2024

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss and decide on seven real property abatements, two personal property abatements, and two supplemental tax bills. The largest recommended abatement is for Family Violence Project ($135,500) and State of Maine ($132,600). A supplemental tax bill for COCO, LLC is recommended at $418,400. The board will also approve minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting.

• Abatement for Family Violence Project, 16 High St., recommended $135,500 reduction
• Abatement for State of Maine, 55 Court St., recommended $132,600 reduction
• Personal property abatement for Genesis Skowhegan SNF, $201,800 reduction
• Supplemental tax bill for COCO, LLC, 19 Washburn Ln., $418,400
• Abatement for Gloria Ober, 274 Canaan Rd., $45,000 reduction due to poor condition

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors approved all ten recommended tax abatements and supplemental tax bills, including abatements for Gloria Ober, Trisha & Harvey Austin, State of Maine, Family Violence Project, MJH – SKOW, LLC, Crossway, LLC, Genesis – Skowhegan SNF, and Wells Fargo Financial Services, as well as supplemental bills for Tammy Stafford and COCO, LLC. All votes were unanimous except for the Austin abatement, where Harvey Austin abstained. The board also discussed a question about employee transfers and New Balance TIF eligibility, and noted plans to inspect the Spinning Mill.

• Approved $813.15 abatement for Gloria Ober, 274 Canaan Rd. (3-0)
• Approved $529.45 abatement for Trisha & Harvey Austin, 4 Kirby's Way (2-0-1, Austin abstained)
• Approved $2,396.08 abatement for State of Maine, 55 Court St. (3-0)
• Approved $2,448.49 abatement for Family Violence Project, 16 High St. (3-0)
• Approved $1,505.23 abatement for MJH – SKOW, LLC, 24 Pennell St. (3-0)
• Approved $1,198.04 abatement for Crossway, LLC, 8 Dinsmore St. (3-0)
• Approved $3,646.53 personal property abatement for Genesis – Skowhegan SNF (3-0)
• Approved $23.49 personal property abatement for Wells Fargo Financial Services (3-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard will discuss and decide on two construction change orders for the Ballfield Compound and a contract for the animal shelter. The board will also consider appointments for the Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Voters.

• Animal Shelter Contract with Somerset Humane Society (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025)
• Ranger Construction change order #3: up to $53,949.00 for electrical wiring at Ballfield Compound
• Ranger Construction change order #6: up to $130,220.00 for wet pond and drainage at Ballfield Compound
• Appointments for Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Voters
• Approval of Treasurer’s Warrants totaling $4,508,999.40

The Skowhegan Selectboard approved several items, including a contract with Somerset Humane Society, appointments to registrar positions, and two change orders for the ballfield compound. They also approved spending ARPA funds for IT upgrades and the Treasurer's Warrants. All votes were unanimous except for abstentions by Steven Govoni on the change orders and Paul York on the warrants.

• Approved Animal Shelter Contract with Somerset Humane Society for 2025 (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Voters (4-0)
• Approved Ranger Construction change order #3 up to $53,949 for electrical wiring cleanup (3-0, Govoni abstained)
• Approved Ranger Construction change order #6 up to $96,938.50 for wet pond and drainage rebuild (3-0, Govoni abstained)
• Approved $19,822.41 expenditure from ARPA funds for IT Infrastructure Upgrade Project (4-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Warrants totaling $4,508,999.40 (3-0, York abstained)

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will review the Recreation chapter of the comprehensive plan and a public participation slide show, select a date for a public participation session, and consider approving edits to the Economy & Housing chapters. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval, but no specific site plan or subdivision proposals are detailed.

• Review the Recreation chapter of the comprehensive plan
• Review the public participation slide show
• Choose a date for the Public Participation Session
• Approve edits to the Economy & Housing chapters

The Skowhegan Planning Board approved the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0) and discussed updates to the Comprehensive Plan's Recreation chapter, including ATV/snowmobile access and trail promotion. The board selected four topics for the public participation slideshow (Recreation, Housing, Agriculture and Forestry, Transportation) and scheduled the public participation session for January 21. Edits to the Economy and Housing chapters were discussed, with the planner to make changes and send for review.

• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Selected four topics for public participation slideshow: Recreation, Housing, Agriculture and Forestry, Transportation
• Scheduled public participation session for January 21 meeting
• Discussed edits to Economy and Housing chapters; planner to adjust and send for review

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will hold a 5 PM executive session on a personnel matter before the 5:30 PM regular meeting. The board will discuss and decide on numerous expenditures, including $238,200 for new dugouts at the Carl Wright Baseball Complex, a $12,000 submersible pump at Elm Street, and a $27,000 educational loan distribution. They will also consider a liquor license renewal for Heritage House Restaurant, authorize the replacement of a dump truck, and approve treasurer's warrants totaling $919,670.30.

• Discussion and decision on $238,200 for six new dugouts at Carl Wright Baseball Complex from Rec Dept Reserve Account
• Approval of liquor license renewal for Heritage House Restaurant at 182 Madison Avenue
• Authorization to replace the 2014 International dump truck and to put the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado out to bid
• Expenditure of $12,000 from Capital Reserve Account for a new submersible pump at Elm Street pump station
• Discussion on extending the Clerk of Works for phases 2 and 3 of the ballfield project

The Skowhegan Selectboard approved a liquor license renewal for Heritage House Restaurant, allowed several department heads to seek quotes or expend funds for equipment and repairs, and approved multiple change orders and permits. All votes were unanimous except where noted, and one item was tabled.

• Approved liquor license renewal for Heritage House Restaurant (4-0)
• Allowed Jason Finley to request quotes for replacing 2014 International Dump Truck (4-0)
• Allowed $12,000 for new submersible pump at Elm Street pump station (4-0)
• Allowed $988 for recycling building garage door repairs (4-0)
• Allowed $1,019 for camera system work (4-0)
• Approved Ranger Construction change order #4 for $13,235.12 (3-0, Govoni abstained)
• Approved Ranger Construction change order #5 for $1,770 (3-0, Govoni abstained)
• Tabled discussion on extending Clerk of Works for ballfield project

Cemetery Committee

The Skowhegan Cemetery Committee will hold a workshop to discuss the wording for a request for bids to hire a Cemetery Sexton. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of wording for bid to hire Cemetery Sexton

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve edits to the Comprehensive Plan chapters on Economy and Housing, as well as the Community Profile and a draft slideshow. They will also consider a proposed Sign Ordinance under unfinished business and receive an update on a site plan review for 240 Waterville Rd., which remains pending as the developer gathers requested information.

• Approve minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting
• Update on site plan review for 240 Waterville Rd. – developer still obtaining information
• Review proposed Sign Ordinance (unfinished business)
• Review and discuss Economy chapter of Comprehensive Plan
• Review and discuss Housing chapter, and approve edits to Community Profile and draft slideshow

Conservation Commission

The Skowhegan Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from November, discuss creating a news flash and updating the commission's web page description, and continue planning an educational event for April 2025. The meeting also includes discussion of upcoming workshops and conferences.

• Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Creation of a news flash for the commission
• Drafting a description of the Conservation Commission for the town web page
• Planning for an educational event in April 2025
• Discussion of upcoming workshops and conferences

Rec Advisory Comm

The Skowhegan Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting, primarily consisting of procedural items such as approving minutes from November 5, 2024, and receiving reports. The sole substantive discussion item is the WPA Clerk of the Works Report on the Athletic Complex. No votes on new policies, budgets, or ordinances are scheduled.

• WPA Clerk of the Works Report on the Athletic Complex

Heritage Council

The Skowhegan Heritage Council will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from September 2023, review the Heritage Council Ordinance, and discuss future plans. The council will also organize by electing a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary for the upcoming year.

• Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of Heritage Council Ordinance
• Election of council officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary)
• Discussion of future council plans

Cemetery Committee

The Skowhegan Cemetery Committee will discuss going out to bid for the Cemetery Sexton Contract and finalize the wording of the bid document. They will also review quotes for tree removal and stump grinding, receive an update on the Southside Cemetery Survey, and discuss the 2026 Budget Workshop.

• Discussion on going out to bid for Cemetery Sexton Contract
• Quotes for tree removal and stump grinding (spring work)
• Update on Southside Cemetery Survey
• Discussion on 2026 Budget Workshop

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a regular meeting including an executive session for a personnel matter. Among the action items are approving $58,852 in change orders for the ballfield complex, authorizing the bid process for a new dump truck, accepting a drainage easement from New Balance, and approving a liquor license renewal for Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. The board will also consider several reserve fund expenditures and appoint a member to the Economic Development Committee.

• Approve change orders #01 ($32,980) and #02 ($25,872) for Ranger Construction on the ballfield complex
• Authorize Jason Finley to start bid process to replace the 2014 International dump truck
• Approve drainage easement deed from New Balance to the Town of Skowhegan
• Renew on-premises liquor license for Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. at 153 Madison Ave
• Allow $5,000 from Emergency Management Reserve for Fire Department emergency expenses

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and decide on a Major Site Plan Review for a solar system installation. The board will also review updates to the Comprehensive Plan and discuss a sign ordinance.

• Major Site Plan Review for under .1mw solar system at 240 Waterville Rd.
• Review of updated Comprehensive Plan schedule and Community Profile
• Approval of edits to Water Resources, Agriculture & Forestry and public participation survey
• Discussion on Sign Ordinance
• Public item regarding loitering and panhandling ordinances

The Skowhegan Planning Board tabled a major site plan review for a solar panel installation at 240 Waterville Rd. (Map 9, Lot 74 B-3) after public concerns about visual impact, water runoff, and disposal. The board gave the developer a list of items to address, including buffers, tax impact, maintenance, and a bond for disposal. The item will be considered under unfinished business at the next meeting.

• Tabled solar panel site plan review at 240 Waterville Rd (4-2)
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Approved edits to Water Resources Chapter of Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss the Maine PFAS Screening Levels report and review soil test results from a local recreation site. Decisions include authorizing $7,000 for street lights, $5,119.96 for a security camera system, and approving a bid for the Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Phase 3.6.2 project. The board will also consider a parade permit and a liquor license renewal.

• Discussion and decision to allow $7,000 from Capital Reserve for street lights at 68 West Front Street and 624 Waterville Road
• Discussion and decision to allow $5,119.96 from Solid Waste Reserve for a new security camera system
• Discussion and decision to authorize going out to bid for Phase 3.6.2 Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement project
• Discussion and decision to approve parade permit for Skow-Whoville parade on December 6, 2024, contingent upon insurance
• Discussion and decision to approve renewal of On-Premises Malt Liquor, Wine & Spirits License for New Garden Inc. at 6 Main Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss and provide recommendations for the October 21, 2024, draft of the Agriculture and Forestry Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss plans for a news brief or educational event.

• Recommendations for Agriculture and Forestry Chapter of Comprehensive Plan (10-21-24 draft)
• Planning for educational event and/or news brief
• Review of Capital Reserve Balance sheet as of March 2024

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will approve minutes from October 15, hear a public item on loitering and panhandling ordinances from Janet Mayhew, continue work on the sign ordinance, and review multiple chapters of the Comprehensive Plan update, including the community profile, water resources, and agricultural and forestry resources. A draft survey for the comprehensive plan will also be discussed. Additionally, a presentation on sustainable parking solutions from Bryan Belliveau of GrowSmart Maine is scheduled.

• Public comment by Janet Mayhew on loitering and panhandling ordinances
• Unfinished business: Sign Ordinance discussion
• Review of Skowhegan Community Profile chapter for Comprehensive Plan
• Review of draft edits to Water Resources and Agricultural and Forestry Resources chapters
• Presentation by Bryan Belliveau on GrowSmart Maine Sustainable Parking Solutions

Rec Advisory Comm

The Skowhegan Recreation Advisory Committee will receive reports from the director on grants and upcoming events, and from the WPA Clerk of the Works on several athletic field infrastructure projects including field updates, dugout improvements, irrigation, and lighting. The meeting includes approval of minutes, chairman report, committee member items, public comments, and new business.

• Athletic Field Project 1 update
• Dugout update
• Irrigation at baseball field
• Lighting infrastructure at baseball field and current football field
• Director report on grants

Community Resiliency Committee

The Community Resiliency Committee will discuss a proposed project recommendation for the next round of the Community Action Grant, with $75,000 available. They will also receive an update on the Hub project and the status of closing out AARP/CRP grants.

• Discussion of project recommendation for $75,000 Community Action Grant
• Update on Hub project and closing out AARP/CRP grants

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Spinning Mill Tax Increment Financing Development Program. The board will also consider several downtown TIF grants and a contract for the Community Center gymnasium floor.

• Public hearing for the Spinning Mill TIF Development Program covering approximately 5.86 acres
• Proposed Community Center gymnasium floor contract for O’Sullivan Flooring at $229,282.00
• Downtown TIF grants: Coburn Mansion ($50,000.00), West Front Market ($20,000.00), Emily French ($18,988.00), and Joe’s Flat Iron Café ($3,885.77)
• Proposed $5,000.00 expenditure for Community Center Concession Stand roof repairs
• Proposed $1,000.00 sale of screen compost to McCarthy Enterprises

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session with Attorney Sarah Newell under state law to discuss legal rights and duties. No other business or public action is scheduled. The meeting will adjourn immediately after the session.

• Executive session with Attorney Sarah Newell under M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405(6)(E) to discuss legal rights and duties

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will convene a special meeting solely to enter an executive session with attorney Patrick Lyons under Maine law to discuss economic and community development. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session with Town Attorney Patrick Lyons to discuss Economic and Community Development per M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405 (6)(E)

Planning Board

This joint meeting of the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will discuss multiple topics including proposed sign and parking ordinances, an emergency notification process, and the re-establishment of the Heritage Council. No public hearings or formal votes on specific proposals are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of discussion items and updates on town projects.

• Sign Ordinance
• Parking Ordinances
• Emergency Notification Process
• Heritage Council re-establishment (5th member recently appointed)
• Red Bridge Rd. bridge repair status

Skowhegan Economic Development Corp.

The Skowhegan Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to elect a chairman, vice chairman, and finance officer. Members will also approve September 2024 financials and discuss the future of Renaissance, proposed budget numbers, and a loan/grant policy procedure. An update on retirement plans is scheduled as new business.

• Election of officers (chairman, vice chairman, finance officer)
• Approval of September 2024 financials
• Continued discussion on the future of Renaissance
• Discussion and possible decision on loan/grant policy procedures
• Update on retirement plans

Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing and decide on adopting the General Assistance Ordinance for 2024-2025, including updated income limits, food, housing, and other benefit maximums. Other actions include transferring $110,194.47 in Sappi TIF funds, authorizing a public hearing on the Spinning Mill TIF, approving expenditures for pedestrian bollards and athletic complex engineering, and awarding a cemetery reconstruction bid. The board will also consider consent agenda items and appoint a Heritage Council member.

• Public hearing and adoption of General Assistance Ordinance with updated benefit rates (income limits up to $897 for one person, etc.)
• Discussion and decision to transfer $110,194.47 in Sappi TIF funds for Downtown TIF
• Discussion to allow $20,000 from Community Center Reserve for athletic complex engineering services
• Discussion to allow $3,500 from AARP grant for bollards for Pedestrian Connector Hub Project
• Award Southside Cemetery Reconstruction bid to Elias Monuments for $22,750

Rec Advisory Comm

The Skowhegan Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to hear reports on summer and fall program statistics, a HUD application update, and a new designation for the reserve account. The WPA Clerk of the Works will provide updates on athletic field projects, including dugout and irrigation bids and lighting infrastructure. The committee will also welcome a new advisory member and consider approving the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes.

• HUD Application Update
• Reserve Account New Designation
• Athletic Field Project 1 Update (WPA Clerk of the Works)
• Dugout Update/Bid Approval
• Irrigation Baseball Field/Bid Approval and Lighting Infrastructure for Baseball Field/Current Football Field

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Plan update, specifically focusing on water source edits and a public survey question bank. The agenda also includes standard reviews of site plans and subdivisions.

• Review of Water Sources edits for Comprehensive Plan
• Review of public survey question bank for Comprehensive Plan
• Site plan and subdivision review

Cemetery Committee

The committee is meeting to open and decide on bids for the Southside Cemetery reconstruction project. Members will also discuss stone repair and cleaning based on information from a DAR representative.

• Bid opening and decision for Southside Cemetery Reconstruction
• Stone repair and cleaning of Southside Cemetery stones
• Tree and stump removal discussion

Assessors

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will meet to discuss and decide the mill rate, which determines property tax bills. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting. No other new business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and decision to set the mill rate
• Approval of minutes from August 12 meeting

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss and decide on declaring a structure at 33 Butler Street dangerous and authorizing a demolition order. They will also consider awarding a plotter/scanner bid of $10,975 to Spiller's, approving a $100,000 Revolving Loan Fund loan for Bigelow Brewing Company's expansion, and creating a new Athletic Complex capital reserve account with $2.1 million in deposits. Other items include appointing a warden for the November general election and approving a pole location permit for CMP and Consolidated Communications.

• Discussion and decision to declare 33 Butler Street dangerous and seek demolition order
• Award plotter/scanner bid to Spiller's for $10,975 from Capital Reserve
• Approve $100,000 RLF loan for Bigelow Brewing Company expansion at 473 Bigelow Hill Road
• Approve new Athletic Complex capital reserve account with $2,132,444.85 in deposits and $2,508,210.15 pending expenditures
• Approve pole location permit for CMP and Consolidated Communications on Back Road

The Skowhegan Selectboard approved a $100,000 Revolving Loan Fund loan for Bigelow Brewing Company's expansion at 473 Bigelow Hill Road, plus up to $200 for legal filing fees. They also approved demolition of the unsafe structure at 8 Mt. Pleasant Ave (up to $15,000) and declared 33 Butler Street dangerous, ordering demolition. Several other items were approved, including a plotter/scanner bid, a new Athletic Complex capital reserve account, and the appointment of David F. Martin to the Recreation Advisory Committee. Vice Chair Charles Robbins resigned and was accepted.

• Approved $100,000 RLF loan for Bigelow Brewing expansion (5-0)
• Approved demolition of 8 Mt. Pleasant Ave, up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Declared 33 Butler Street dangerous and ordered demolition (5-0)
• Awarded plotter/scanner bid to Spiller's for $10,975 (5-0)
• Approved new Athletic Complex capital reserve account (4-0, Govoni abstained)
• Appointed David F. Martin to Recreation Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Charles Robbins (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Warrants totaling $2,002,121.36 (4-1, Govoni abstained)

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will approve minutes from prior meetings and continue work on the comprehensive plan update by reviewing draft chapters on natural resources, water resources, and agriculture and forestry. No site plan or subdivision applications are listed for this session.

• Approval of minutes from August 20 and September 3, 2024 meetings
• Review of Comprehensive Plan update: Natural Resources Draft
• Review of Comprehensive Plan update: Water Resources Draft
• Review of Comprehensive Plan update: Agriculture and Forestry Chapter

The Skowhegan Planning Board met and approved minutes from August 20 and September 3, 2024. The board discussed draft chapters of the comprehensive plan update, including Natural Resources, Water Resources, and Agriculture and Forestry. The Agriculture and Forestry chapter was tabled pending more community input. No formal decisions were made on the plan chapters.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Agriculture and Forestry chapter for more community input

Skowhegan Economic Development Corp.

The Skowhegan Economic Development Corporation will meet to review August 2024 financials and budget line items. The body will discuss the Renaissance future and the Maine Cedar Hot tub lease. A decision is expected regarding a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) application from Bigelow Brewery.

• RLF Loan application from Bigelow Brewery
• Maine Cedar Hot tub lease renewal
• August 2024 financials approval
• SEDC budget line item review
• Discussion on Renaissance future

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss and decide on several expenditures, including $400,000 for UV lining of the sewer main on Madison Avenue, $299,000 for the Norridgewock Avenue sidewalk project, and $69,980 for a salt storage structure. Other items include a communications tower, cemetery reconstruction bidding, and appointing a Planning Board alternate. The consent agenda includes minutes and a pole location permit for Central Maine Power.

• Discussion and decision to allow $400,000 for UV lining of sewer main on Madison Avenue
• Discussion and decision to allow $299,000 for Norridgewock Avenue Sidewalk Project
• Discussion and decision to award salt storage fabric structure bid to Bower Construction, LLC for $69,980
• Discussion and decision to allow $20,942.10 for communications tower at PSB and radio equipment
• Discussion and decision to appoint Travis Bickford as alternate Planning Board member through June 2029

The Skowhegan Selectboard approved several spending items, including awarding the Community Center Athletic Complex Phase 1 bid (3-1-1), allowing up to $400,000 for UV lining of the Madison Avenue sewer main, and awarding a $69,980 salt storage structure contract. They also approved multiple account transfers for sidewalk projects and appointed Travis Bickford to the Planning Board.

• Awarded Community Center Athletic Complex Phase 1 bid (3-1-1, York opposed, Govoni abstained)
• Approved $400,000 expenditure for UV lining of Madison Avenue sewer main (5-0)
• Awarded Salt Storage Fabric Structure bid to Bower Construction for $69,980 (5-0)
• Approved $299,000 for town's 20% share of Norridgewock Avenue Sidewalk Project (5-0)
• Approved $20,942.10 for communications tower at Public Safety Building (5-0)
• Appointed Travis Bickford as alternate Planning Board member (5-0)
• Approved $822.50 in legal fees from Spinning Mill RLF loan closing funds (4-0-1, Govoni abstained)
• Approved Treasurer's Warrants totaling $1,382,423.43 (4-0-1, York abstained)

Selectboard

This is a special selectmen's meeting focused on a workshop. The board will review selectmen's guidelines and the code of ethics, conduct a goal-setting workshop, and discuss items for an upcoming joint meeting with the Planning Board. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Selectmen's Guidelines
• Review of Code of Ethics
• Selectmen's goal setting workshop
• Discussion regarding items for joint meeting with Planning Board

Rec Advisory Comm

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss committee and director reports. The primary focus of the meeting is a review and recommendation of bids for the athletic complex.

• Athletic Complex bid review and recommendations

The committee voted 6-2 to recommend Ranger Construction for the new field project and to build a sod field instead of artificial turf, with an estimated cost of $2,417,000. They also voted to put dugouts out to bid. The recommendation will go to the select board for final decision.

• Recommended Ranger Construction for field construction (6-2)
• Recommended sod field over artificial turf (6-2)
• Approved putting dugouts out to bid (all in favor)

Staff Review Committee

The Skowhegan Staff Review Committee will discuss and make a recommendation on a minor site plan review for a parking lot at 19 Washburn Lane, proposed by Family First Funeral Home. No subdivision proposals are on the agenda.

• Discussion and recommendation on a Minor Site Plan Review for a parking lot at 19 Washburn Lane (Map 10, Lot 15B) for Family First Funeral Home

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, approve prior minutes, and discuss and decide on going out to bid for the Southside Cemetery Reconstruction project. Other items from the sexton and committee members may also be considered.

• Elect a Chair
• Elect a Vice Chair
• Approve minutes from prior cemetery meetings
• Discussion and decision on going out to bid for Southside Cemetery Reconstruction

The Skowhegan Cemetery Committee voted to request Selectmen's approval to go out to bid for Southside Cemetery Reconstruction, with a 6-0 vote. They also approved getting quotes for tree and stump removal, and discussed stone repairs and the sexton position. No prior minutes were available for approval.

• Elected Gene Rouse as Chairman (5-0-1, Rouse abstained)
• Elected Donald Young as Vice Chairman (5-0-1, Young abstained)
• Approved motion to go to Selectmen for approval to bid on Southside Cemetery Reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved getting quotes for tree removal (6-0)
• Approved getting quotes for stump removal (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Skowhegan Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 2, 2024, and discuss recommendations for updating the Policies and Strategies of the Natural Resources and Water Resources chapters of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion and recommendations on updates to Natural Resources chapter of Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion and recommendations on updates to Water Resources chapter of Comprehensive Plan

The Conservation Commission approved the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes as written (4-0). They discussed the Whitten Brook grant update, noting that engineering design from SME will be complete and that a decision on applying for the 695 grant for the next phase is due in January. The commission also discussed potential updates to the Natural Resources and Water Resources chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, suggesting a larger group discussion with other boards and entities. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed Whitten Brook grant update; no action taken
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan chapter updates; no action taken
• Decided to skip October meeting and hold next meeting in November

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to the town's Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a review of the Water Resources Draft and the finalized Historic and Archaeological Resources section.

• Comprehensive Plan Update: Water Resources Draft
• Comprehensive Plan Update: Finalized Historic and Archaeological Resources

The Skowhegan Planning Board agreed that the Historic and Archaeological Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is ready for public review, with a minor typo to be corrected. The board discussed the Water Resources chapter, incorporating feedback from the Conservation Commission and planning further revisions. No site plan, subdivision, or other formal applications were considered. The meeting was procedural and focused on the ongoing comprehensive plan update.

• Historic and Archaeological Resources chapter approved for public review (unanimous)
• Water Resources chapter discussed; revisions to be made before release
• August 20, 2024 meeting minutes tabled to next meeting
• Meeting adjourned (6-0)

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss and decide on two Downtown TIF grants totaling $90,703, along with maintenance contracts, property maintenance ordinance legal action, and several appointments. The consent agenda includes a pole location permit and cemetery deeds.

• Award $43,000 Downtown TIF grant to Galan Dickey from Capital Reserves Downtown TIF Account
• Award $47,703 Downtown TIF grant to Todd and Janine Folsom from same account
• Authorize legal action for Property Maintenance Ordinance violations at 110 Bigelow Hill Road
• Approve 3-year preventative maintenance contracts with Automation Services and Mechanical Services
• Appoint John Ackley to Lake George Board of Directors with term expiring June 30, 2027

The Skowhegan Selectboard approved two Downtown TIF grants: $43,000 to Galan Dickey and $47,703.00 to Todd and Janine Folsom, both from the Capital Reserves Downtown TIF Account. The board also approved multiple maintenance contracts, a sprinkler test expenditure, legal action for a property violation, and other routine items. A proclamation for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month was tabled pending edits.

• Approved $43,000 Downtown TIF grant to Galan Dickey (4-0)
• Approved $47,703.00 Downtown TIF grant to Todd and Janine Folsom (3-1, Paul opposed)
• Approved 3-year maintenance contract with Automation Services (4-0)
• Approved 3-year maintenance contract with Mechanical Services (4-0)
• Approved up to $3,565.00 for Highway Dept sprinkler system test (4-0)
• Approved legal action for property violations at 110 Bigelow Hill Road (4-0)
• Tabled Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month proclamation (4-0)
• Approved $619,197.30 in Treasurer's Warrants (4-0)

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will review and potentially approve minutes from August 6, discuss a commercial lease for the Opera House by Lights Up Productions, and consider amendments to the sign and victualer ordinances. The board will also update the Comprehensive Plan with revised chapters on historic/archaeological and critical natural resources.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2024 Planning Board meeting
• Lights Up Productions commercial lease for the Opera House
• Discussion of Sign Ordinance amendments
• Discussion of Victualer Ordinance amendments
• Revised Historic and Archaeological Resources and Critical Natural Resources chapters for Comprehensive Plan

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss and decide whether to provide a letter of support for MaineDOT's grant application to the FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program, which seeks $15 million to install 64 DC fast charger ports at 16 sites including Reddington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan. The board will also consider amending a July 23 vote to correct a typo in the police department's Ford lease payment from $28,391.10 to $28,667.98. Finally, they will approve Treasurer's Warrant #13 for $42,000.98 in accounts payable.

• Discussion and decision on letter of support for MaineDOT's $15M CFI grant application for EV chargers in flood-prone areas
• Amendment of July 23 vote to correct police fleet lease payment amount to $28,667.98
• Approval of Warrant #13 ($42,000.98) including $28,667.98 to Ford Motor Credit and $13,333.00 to York's Landscaping

The Skowhegan Selectboard voted 4-0 to give a letter of support to the Maine Department of Transportation for its grant request to Round 2 of the FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program. They also voted 4-0 to amend a prior approval, increasing the Ford Motor Company lease payment amount to $28,667.98 due to a typo. The board approved Treasurer's Warrant #13 for $42,000.98 with a 3-0 vote (one abstention).

• Approved letter of support for Maine DOT CFI grant request (4-0)
• Amended Ford lease payment to $28,667.98 (4-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Warrant #13 for $42,000.98 (3-0, York abstained)

Skowhegan Economic Development Corp.

The Skowhegan Economic Development Corporation will vote on approving July 2024 financials, continue discussion on the Renaissance project, and consider a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) application from Katie Mayo-Chipman. The board will also discuss and decide on proposed Loan-Grant Policy Procedures.

• Approve July 2024 financials
• Continue discussion on Renaissance future
• Discussion/Decision on RLF loan application from Katie Mayo-Chipman
• Discussion/Decision on proposed Loan-Grant Policy Procedures

Selectboard

The Selectboard will discuss several infrastructure expenditures, including emergency sewer repairs and athletic complex engineering. The body is also deciding on public safety equipment, animal control pay, and the appointment of a Local Health Officer.

• Expenditure up to $50,000 for phase I of the Skowhegan Pedestrian Connector Project
• Expenditure up to $9,300 for emergency sewer repair on Madison Avenue
• Expenditure up to $19,395.57 for Elm Street Pump Replacement
• Increase Animal Control Officer pay to $18.00 per hour
• Special Taste Testing Event License for Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival on Water Street

Assessors

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will again consider approving and signing the Certificate of the Assessor for the Spinning Mill Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, after a motion failed for lack of a second at the July 18 meeting. The certificate confirms the original assessed value of the district at $841,300 as of April 1, 2023. The board will also approve minutes and hear updates from the assessor's agent and assistant assessor.

• Reconsideration of Certificate of the Assessor for the Spinning Mill TIF district (original assessed value $841,300)
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting
• Assessor's agent report on large accounts including Hydro and Sappi valuations
• Discussion of TIF credit enhancement and economic development funds

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review the minutes from July 16, 2024. The board is scheduled to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically regarding the Vision Statement and Historic and Archaeological Resources.

• Comprehensive Plan update: Vision Statement
• Comprehensive Plan update: Historic and Archaeological Resources
• Site plan and subdivision review

Rec Advisory Comm

The Skowhegan Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on August 6, 2024, to discuss routine business including approval of previous minutes, reports from the chair, director, and WPA Clerk of the Works, and items from the public. The agenda contains no specific proposals, contracts, or rezonings; it is primarily procedural.

Rec Advisory Comm

The Skowhegan Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on July 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Community Center. The only agenda item is a review of qualification statements for the first phase of the athletic field project.

• Review of Athletic Field Phase 1 Qualification Statements

Sidewalk Planning Committee

The Skowhegan Sidewalk Planning Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on adopting committee bylaws, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on the Norridgewock Avenue sidewalk project and available grants. Members will also discuss potential 2024 sidewalk projects and set the next meeting date.

• Discussion and decision to approve the Sidewalk Planning Committee Bylaws
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting
• Update on Norridgewock Avenue Sidewalk Project SRTS
• Update and discussion on Sidewalk Grants
• Discussion on 2024 Sidewalk Projects

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss and vote on several financial items including a $50,000 Downtown TIF grant to JPM, LLC., a $69,854 Revolving Loan Fund loan for The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriest, and a police fleet lease bid of $78,545 for two 2024 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors. The board will also consider a school board appointment, a liquor license renewal, a $27,000 sand purchase, and a $36,739 body/vehicle camera contract. Consent items include an emergency $1,500 printer expenditure and a pole location permit.

• Downtown TIF grant of $50,000 to JPM, LLC.
• Revolving Loan Fund loan of $69,854 for The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriest
• Police fleet lease bid of $78,545 from Hight Ford for two 2024 Ford Explorers
• Body and vehicle camera contract not to exceed $36,739
• Emergency expenditure of $1,500 for printer purchase

Staff Review Committee

The Staff Review Committee will discuss and provide a recommendation on a Minor Site Plan Review. The proposal involves a combined event center, farmers market, retail shop, and food manufacturing facility.

• Minor Site Plan Review for Land & Furrow, LLc and Maine Grains, Inc. at 24 Court Street (Assessor’s Map 26, Lot 140 & 143)

Assessors

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will hold an organizational meeting to appoint a chairman and vice chairman, approve minutes from June 13, 2024, and consider new business including approving and signing the Certificate of the Assessor for the Spinning Mill Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.

• Appointment of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval and signing of the Certificate of the Assessor for the Spinning Mill TIF
• Items by the public and general Board/Agent business

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors held an organizational meeting, appointing John Grohs as Chairman and Ronald Blaisdell as Vice Chairman, and approved the June 13, 2024 minutes. The board failed to approve the Certificate of the Assessor for the Spinning Mill TIF because the motion lacked a second; Harvey Austin declined to sign, and the board discussed seeking a legal opinion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed John Grohs as Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Ronald Blaisdell as Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Motion to approve Spinning Mill TIF certificate failed for lack of a second

TIF Committee Agendas

The Downtown TIF Committee will review account balances and hear presentations on individual projects from March and June. Following the presentations, the board will discuss and hold final votes on the projects.

• Overview of TIF account balances
• Presentations for March projects: JPM, Emily French, Janine Folsom, Galan Dickey
• Presentation for June projects: Kattie Mayo Chipman
• Internal board discussion and final votes on projects

Planning Board

The Planning Board will decide on Flood Hazard and Shoreland Zone permit applications for a property at 175 West Front St. Members will also conduct a pre-application review for a subdivision at 201 Waterville Rd and discuss the Comprehensive Plan's vision statement and schedule.

• Flood Hazard Permit decision for 175 West Front St.
• Shoreland Zone Permit decision for 175 West Front St.
• Pre-application review for subdivision at 201 Waterville Rd.
• Discussion of solar units at Skowhegan Self Storage
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and completion schedule

Skowhegan Economic Development Corp.

The Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. will hold a group discussion regarding the future of the Renaissance Center and bathroom access in downtown. The meeting includes representatives from the Town Manager, Selectmen, Main Street, Chamber of Commerce, and Somerset Economic Development Corp.

• Discussion on potential pay-for-use options for downtown bathrooms
• Proposal to remove retail space for Water St bathroom access
• Discussion regarding parking enforcement and a police walking beat
• Consideration of using retail space for a visitor center
• Discussion on the potential sale or municipal takeover of the building

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee met to discuss the Cemetery Sexton contract. The provided agenda contains no other items for discussion.

• Discussion of Cemetery Sexton Contract

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will meet to consider several municipal expenditures, including a $191,200.00 salt purchase and engineering services for the Community Center Athletic Complex expansion. The board will also review liquor license applications and appointments to local councils. Additionally, officials will discuss police department equipment purchases and upcoming community events.

• Purchase of up to 2,500 tons of salt for $191,200.00
• Engineering services up to $160,000.00 for the Community Center Athletic Complex expansion
• Public hearing for a new liquor license at Joe’s Flat Iron Café
• Purchase of a Stalker Radar for up to $3,000.00 using Police Department funds
• Approval of treasurer's warrants totaling $706,130.39

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding trees for the Public Safety Building and an update on Whitten Brook.

• Trees for Public Safety Building
• Whitten Brook update
• Approval of May 7, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will consider permit applications for properties at 10 Weston St and 473 Bigelow Hill Rd. The board will also receive an update on the status of the Comprehensive Plan chapters.

• Flood Hazard Permit application for 10 Weston St (Sky, LLC)
• Shoreland Zone Permit application for 10 Weston St (Sky, LLC)
• Shoreland Zone Permit application for 473 Bigelow Hill Rd (Bigelow Brewing Co.)
• Update on Comprehensive Plan chapter statuses

Rec Advisory Comm

The agenda consists of procedural items and committee reports. It includes the approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes and reports from the Director and WPA Clerk of the Works.

• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• WPA Clerk of the Works Report
• Director Report

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will meet to appoint board officers and hear a presentation on the C-PACE energy program. The board will also vote on several contracts, including planning services and a commercial lease. Other items include liquor license renewals and property maintenance discussions.

• Awarding service truck bid to Hight Dodge for $88,871.00
• Approving up to $45,000.00 for groundwork for a new salt shed building
• Renewing liquor licenses for Unwined LLC and The Miller’s Table LLC
• Approving Planning Services Contract with KVCOG through June 30, 2025
• Reviewing an emergency $8,500.00 expenditure for sewer line repairs

Selectboard

Voters will meet to elect a moderator and vote on an appropriation of $158,071.00 for General Government. This special meeting is intended to correct a clerical error from the June 10, 2024, Annual Town Meeting.

• Election of a moderator
• Appropriation of $158,071.00 for General Government

Planning Board

The board will elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for the upcoming year. The meeting also includes a discussion and decision on a flood hazard permit application for 658 Waterville Rd.

• Election of Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Flood Hazard Permit application for 658 Waterville Rd. (Kassy & Amir Baig)

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review minutes from the May 17, 2024 meeting. The board is also considering two property tax abatement applications.

• Abatement application for Kris Laney (Map 25, Lot 22)
• $8,000 abatement application for Jason Warger (Map 21, Lot 14-9)

Staff Review Committee

The committee will discuss and provide a recommendation regarding a minor site plan review for the development of a Faith Baptist Church meeting house. No subdivision items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Minor Site Plan Review for Faith Baptist Church meeting house at 200 Palmer Rd.

Selectboard

The Selectboard will discuss several municipal expenditures for building repairs and pollution control. The agenda also includes liquor license applications and a $4 million grant application for infrastructure.

• Application for a $4,000,000 Maine DOT Infrastructure Adaptation Grant
• Expenditures up to $15,546 for ADA ramp repairs at the Municipal Building
• New liquor license application for La Fogata LLC at 60 Waterville Road
• Approval of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 25, 2024
• Expenditure up to $41,355 for chemicals in the Pollution Control Supplies Account

Selectboard

The Annual Town Meeting will address various budget appropriations for municipal departments and capital reserves. Voters will also elect several town officials via secret ballot. The agenda includes funding requests for community organizations and proposed public works projects.

• Election of two Selectmen and other town officials
• Appropriation of $2,623,938.00 for the Police Department
• Appropriation of $1,732,715.00 for the Fire Department
• Funding requests for the Skowhegan Free Public Library and Main Street Skowhegan
• Proposed paving projects for Glen View Drive, Varney Road, and others

Budget & Finance Committee

The Town of Skowhegan will hold its Annual Town Meeting on June 10 and a secret ballot election on June 11. Residents will vote on various budget appropriations for departments including police, fire, and public works. The warrant also includes elections for several town officials and funding requests from local organizations.

• Election of two Selectmen, Town Clerk, and other town officials
• Appropriation of $2,623,938.00 for the Police Department
• Appropriation of $1,732,715.00 for the Fire Department
• Funding requests for organizations including Skowhegan Free Public Library and Main Street Skowhegan
• Paving projects for Glen View Drive, Varney Road, Coburn Avenue, and other local streets

Community Resiliency Committee

The Community Resiliency Committee will discuss updates regarding the AARP Grant and next steps for the Bridge Connector project. The meeting also includes discussions on CPACE and MaineDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Funding.

• AARP Grant update and discussion
• Bridge Connector project scoping and funding discussion
• CPACE discussion
• MaineDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Funding discussion

Conservation Commission

The Skowhegan Conservation Commission meeting includes discussions regarding water quality testing, an educational event date, and a tree planting update. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting.

• Water Quality Testing
• Date for Educational Event
• Tree Planting Update
• Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Rec Advisory Comm

The committee will discuss director-led items including the Community Center & Athletic Complex expansion project. The meeting also includes updates regarding grants, budget and reserve accounts, and building facilities.

• Community Center & Athletic Complex expansion project
• LWCF Town/SAD#54 conversion
• Grants update
• Budget and Reserve Account updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a pre-application review for the Redington-Fairview General Hospital Medical Office Building site plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Solid Waste and Victualer’s ordinances, as well as a Comprehensive Plan update.

• Pre-application review: Redington-Fairview General Hospital Medical Office Building
• Discussion of the Solid Waste Ordinance
• Discussion of the Victualer’s Ordinance
• Comprehensive Plan update

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including an on-premises liquor license for La Fogata LLC at 60 Waterville Road, and discuss the Floodplain Management Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and Spinning Mill TIP ahead of Town Meeting. They will also approve various licenses, appointments, and expenditures, including over $1.16 million in treasurer's warrants.

• Public hearing on liquor license for La Fogata LLC, 60 Waterville Road
• Public hearings on Floodplain Management Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and Spinning Mill TIP
• Approve $1,159,405.13 in treasurer's warrants
• Accept $11,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant
• Approve $19,248.67 for street painting

Assessment Review Board

The Board of Assessment Review will meet to hear statements from Kris Laney and Assessor Bill Van Tuinen. The board will discuss and decide on a tax abatement appeal regarding Map 25, Lot 21.

• Abatement appeal decision for Map 25, Lot 21

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss an update to the Site Plan Ordinance regarding parking requirements. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the parking review as the only substantive item.

• Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Parking review update for Site Plan Ordinance

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide whether to allow Jeff Hewett to hold a public hearing on May 30, 2024, regarding the proposed Spinning Mill Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The hearing would receive public comments on the designation of the TIF district, which covers about 5.08 acres in the downtown area. The board will also sign documents.

• Discussion and decision to allow Jeff Hewett to hold a public hearing on May 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. for the Spinning Mill TIF
• Proposed Spinning Mill TIF district includes multiple parcels in downtown Skowhegan, approximately 5.08 acres
• Public hearing notice posted at Municipal Building, Skowhegan Community Center, and Hannaford
• Sign documents

Assessors

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will review several applications for property tax exemptions and abatements. The agenda includes requests from the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Inc. and various individual property owners.

• Abatement application: Matthew Smith (Map 27, Lot 15-2), $64,350 requested
• Abatement application: Matthew Smith (Map 30, Lot 109), $32,100 requested
• Abatement application: Jason Warger (Map 21, Lot 14-9), $8,000 requested
• Abatement application: Oleg Somov & Lyudmila Kuznetsova (Map 2, Lot 21-1), $2,700 requested
• Exemption application: Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Inc.

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on an emergency warrant totaling $62,779.75 for April 2024 retirement payments. They will also consider allowing Jeff Hewett to hold a public hearing on May 28, 2024, to discuss the proposed Spinning Mill Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The meeting includes signing documents and is open to the public.

• Emergency Warrant #91 for $62,779.75 for Maine Public Employees Retirement System
• Request to allow Jeff Hewett to hold a public hearing on May 28, 2024
• Public hearing on proposed Spinning Mill TIF District (approx. 6.3 acres downtown)
• Signing of documents

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will discuss and decide on several budget changes for the Town Meeting Warrant. This includes adjusting funds for the Town Manager and Assessing departments. The agenda also addresses surplus amounts and an unspecified appropriation.

• Adjusting Town Manager Budget from $240,121.00 to $223,118.00
• Reducing Assessing Department budget from $219,022.00 to $207,022.00
• Changing Contracted Assessor line from $120,000.00 to $108,000.00
• Deciding on surplus amount for Town Meeting Warrant

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is meeting to decide on several budget adjustments, including reducing the Town Manager and Assessing Department budgets, and to award a paving bid of $1,038,715.90 to Roundy's Paving. They will also discuss and potentially rescind and re-award the Whitten Brook RFQ, approve appointments, licenses, and expenditures, and hold discussions on various town projects. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes, cemetery deeds, a resignation, and election warrant, as well as regular agenda items like appointments, a parade permit, and a liquor license renewal.

• Award paving bid to Roundy's Paving for $1,038,715.90, contingent on Town Meeting vote
• Reduce Town Manager budget from $240,121 to $223,118 and Assessing Department from $219,022 to $207,022
• Rescind Feb 13 vote on Whitten Brook RFQ and re-award to Ecological Instincts for $23,610
• Award Whitten Brook Civil Engineering RFQ to Sevee & Maher for $35,500
• Approve $1,368,521.27 in treasurer's warrants

Conservation Commission

The commission will discuss an RFQ for civil engineering services regarding the Whitten Brook Watershed Plan Update. Members will also discuss an EPA grant partnership with Somerset Woods for Currier Brook Watershed.

• RFQ for Civil Engineering Services (Whitten Brook Watershed)
• EPA grant partnership discussion (Currier Brook Watershed)
• Water Quality Testing
• Tree Selection for Kennebec Banks

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will review and decide on a Flood Hazard Permit for a property at 327 Canaan Rd, and will also receive an update on parking review for the Site Plan Ordinance. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Flood Hazard Permit decision for BAS Properties, 327 Canaan Rd (Map 9, Lot 84)
• Parking review update for Site Plan Ordinance
• Approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide whether to award a $60,000 Clerk of the Works contract to Wentworth Partners & Associates for construction oversight of the Skowhegan Community Center expansion projects. The recommendation comes from Parks & Recreation Director Denise LeBlanc, who notes that only one bid was received. Funding would come from the Recreation Department Reserve Account, External Facilities Designation. The oversight covers the athletic ballfield complex phase 1 and the concession stand/restrooms/storage/maintenance garage project.

• Award Clerk of the Works RFP to Wentworth Partners & Associates for $60,000
• Oversight for Athletic Ballfield Complex Phase 1 (baseball multi-use turf field)
• Oversight for Community Center Concession Stand with restrooms, storage, and maintenance garage
• Funding from Recreation Department Reserve Account, External Facilities Designation
• Only one bid received for the RFP

Rec Advisory Comm

The Skowhegan Recreation Advisory Committee will review director updates regarding the Community Center Expansion Project and athletic complex. The agenda also includes discussions on grants, budget/reserve accounts, and facility maintenance.

• Community Center Expansion Project (Community Center & Athletic Complex) update
• Review of grants and budget/reserve account
• LWCF Town/SAD#54 Conversion discussion
• Building and outside facilities update

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on approving a Town Manager Contract with Dawn DiBlasi, covering a three-year term from May 6, 2024 through May 5, 2027. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion and decision to approve Town Manager Contract with Dawn DiBlasi
• Contract term: May 6, 2024 through May 5, 2027

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Skowhegan Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and conduct an annual review of its Code of Ethics. No public hearings or held cases are scheduled, making this a largely procedural meeting.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
• Annual review of Code of Ethics

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss the Town Manager position. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after the session.

• Executive session under M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405 (6)(A) to discuss the Town Manager position

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including allowing bids for the Community Center Athletic Complex and FY2025 paving, approving a liquor license renewal, and a side letter agreement with the AFSCME union. They will also consider appointments, a parade permit, a fire department donation, and approve warrants totaling $482,494.57.

• Allow Denise Leblanc to put Community Center Athletic Complex out to bid
• Allow Jason Finley to put FY2025 Paving out to bid
• Approve renewal of On-Premises Malt Liquor, Wine & Spirits License for Washburn Enterprises LLC (Central Maine Family Fun Bowling Center, 414 Madison Avenue)
• Approve Side Letter Agreement with AFSCME Union
• Approve $1,000 donation for Fire Department ($500 from Mr. & Mrs. York, $500 from York Landscaping)

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss the Town Manager position. The session is authorized under state law for personnel matters. No other business or public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss the Town Manager position

Budget & Finance Committee

The Board of Selectmen and Budget & Finance Committee are meeting to discuss and decide on various department budgets. The agenda also includes discussions regarding town revenues and funding requests from service organizations.

• Discussion and decision regarding department budgets
• Discussion and decision regarding revenues
• Discussion and decision regarding service organization requests for funding
• Review of Finance Department 2025 budget requests
• Review of Municipal Building 2025 budget requests

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard and Budget & Finance Committee are meeting jointly to discuss and decide on department budgets, revenues, and service organization funding requests for the 2025 fiscal year. The agenda includes detailed budget worksheets for departments such as Finance, Municipal Building, Assessing, Town Manager, Planning, Code Enforcement, Employee Benefits, Town Insurances, and Economic & Community Development. This is a working session focused on budget decisions, not a public hearing.

• Finance Department 2025 manager-approved budget includes $362,453 for regular wages and $76,835 for software support
• Town Manager position listed as vacant with a proposed salary of $115,003.20
• Worker's Compensation budget proposed at $200,000 for 2025, up from $140,000 in 2022
• Building/General Liability insurance proposed at $191,000 for 2025, up from $79,500 in 2022
• Police Department regular wages proposed at $1,497,457 for 2025

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a victualer license for Aroma Joes, followed by consent and regular agenda items. Decisions include appointments to town committees, license renewals, a $100,000 RLF loan to Main Street Skowhegan, and several expenditures from reserve accounts. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, resignations, and treasurer's warrants.

• Public hearing on Victualer License for A & B LLC d/b/a Aroma Joes, 214 Madison Ave
• Appoint Tanya Groce to Budget & Finance Committee (term to June 30, 2026)
• Approve renewal of On-Premises Malt Liquor & Wine License for Bigelow Brewing Company, 473 Bigelow Hill Road
• Expend up to $15,000 from Community Center Reserve for Ballfield Compound engineering
• Approve $100,000 RLF loan to Main Street Skowhegan from RLF Reserve Account

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss the Town Manager position. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after the session.

• Executive session under M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405 (6)(A) to discuss the Town Manager position

Budget & Finance Committee

The Skowhegan Board of Selectmen and Budget & Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to review and vote on department budgets, town revenues, and funding requests from local service organizations. These allocations determine how municipal funds are distributed for public services and community programs. The agenda lists only broad categories without specific dollar amounts or project names.

• Discussion and decision regarding department budgets
• Review of town revenues
• Evaluation of service organization funding requests

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard and Budget & Finance Committee are meeting jointly to discuss and decide on department budgets, revenues, and funding requests from service organizations. This is a working budget session, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed in the agenda.

• Discussion and decision on department budgets
• Discussion and decision on revenues
• Discussion and decision on service organization funding requests
• Other business

Conservation Commission

The commission will approve March 5, 2024 meeting minutes, while other agenda items are informational or progress updates. The body will review a watershed management grant for Whitten Brook, tree planting plans at the Public Safety Building and with Somerset Woods, and an update on Currier Brook from Bryan Belliveau. These reports track local waterway protection efforts and municipal landscaping initiatives.

• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Informational update on Currier Brook from Bryan Belliveau
• Progress report on the Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan grant
• Updates on tree planting at the Public Safety Building and with Somerset Woods
• Discussion regarding Conservation Committee T-shirts

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on a subdivision application from JPM, LLC for a development at 48 Water Street (Assessor's Map 26, Lot 125). The board will also approve minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting and address other routine business.

• Public hearing for subdivision application by JPM, LLC at 48 Water Street
• Discussion and decision on subdivision application at 48 Water Street (Map 26, Lot 125)
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Rec Advisory Comm

The Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to review committee operations and receive the Director’s report on the Community Center Expansion Project, LWCF conversion, grants, and budget accounts. These topics cover updates to local recreational facilities and funding that affect community access to the Skowhegan Community Center and athletic complex. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or binding decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Director’s report on Community Center Expansion Project
• LWCF Town/SAD#54 Conversion discussion
• Budget and Reserve Account review
• Committee meeting time and clerk draft updates
• Public comment period for community recreation topics

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will decide on awarding a $987,108.80 bid for the Cold Brook Stream Crossing to Ranger Construction Corp., funded from the Highway Department reserve account. They will also consider liquor license renewals, tax write-offs, and several other administrative items, including a FEMA presentation on long-term recovery groups.

• Award Cold Brook Stream Crossing bid to Ranger Construction Corp. for $987,108.80
• Approve Club Liquor License renewal for Fraternal Order of Eagles 1457 at 164 Water Street
• Write off taxes totaling $1,089.60 for closed businesses and moved mobile homes
• Approve side-letter agreement with AFSCME to change transfer station hours
• Discuss possibility of Town taking ownership of the Indian sculpture

Selectboard

This agenda item is a social event, not a business meeting. The Skowhegan Selectboard is hosting an open house retirement party for Leisa Emery-Burns and William Van Tuinen of the Assessor's Office. The event is on March 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, with refreshments.

• Retirement party for Leisa Emery-Burns and William Van Tuinen
• Event at Municipal Building on March 22, 2024, 2-4 p.m.
• Coffee, tea, and pastries provided

Assessors

This agenda contains only a scheduled retirement open house for two departing assessors and notes there is no official board business. No votes, contracts, or policy discussions are on the docket. The event takes place at the Municipal Building from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 22, 2024.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.

Rec Advisory Comm

The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss project plans for the Community Center Maintenance Garage and the Skowhegan Recreation Complex. The committee is tasked with providing recommendations on both projects. Bids for the recreation complex concessions and dugouts are due by May 1, 2024.

• Community Center Maintenance Garage Project Plan discussion
• Skowhegan Recreation Complex Concession Stand & Dugouts Project Plan discussion
• Bid deadline for recreation complex renovations: May 1, 2024

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will hold a preapplication meeting for a subdivision at 48 Water Street, discuss a flood hazard permit for 55 Elm St., and continue discussions on downtown parking and the comprehensive plan's land use chapter. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Preapplication for JPM, LLC subdivision at 48 Water Street (Map 26, Lot 125)
• Flood Hazard Permit application by Patricia Reid for 55 Elm St. (Map 30, Lot 4A)
• Discussion on downtown parking
• Comprehensive Plan update: Land Use Chapter discussion

Opera House Committee

The Opera House Committee will discuss a proposed three-year lease agreement with Lights Up Productions, a nonprofit that would manage the Opera House. The lease includes a $1 annual rent, with the town paying utilities in the first year. Lights Up would invest in renovations, including dressing rooms and a lighting booth, and the town retains use for government purposes.

• Proposed 3-year lease with Lights Up Productions at $1/year rent
• Town to pay utilities in first year of lease
• Lights Up to invest $100,000 in infrastructure for potential 2-year extension
• Lights Up to build dressing rooms, lighting booth, and bathrooms at its own expense
• Town retains right to use Opera House for government purposes with 30-day notice

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Board of Selectmen will meet to consider a liquor license renewal for SouthSide Tavern, approve a special event permit for Skowpendous in the municipal parking lot, and vote on several spending items including police vehicle maintenance, a landscaping contract, and a river park construction award. The board will also discuss the proposed Spinning Mill TIF district and a letter of support for the Maine Appalachian Trail Club.

• Approve and sign minutes from February 27, 2024 meeting
• Consider renewal of On-Premises Malt, Wine & Spirits License for Batic's d/b/a SouthSide Tavern
• Approve Skowpendous event in Municipal Parking Lot on April 19, 2024
• Carry forward $10,245.00 for Police Department Vehicle Maintenance and $62,755.00 for Pollution Control Contract Services
• Approve $5,000.00 for Police Department Protective Vest purchases

Selectboard

The Town of Skowhegan and MaineDOT are holding a public meeting to present draft findings and recommendations from a feasibility study on a Village Partnership Initiative, including a potential new second river crossing over the Kennebec River. Officials will present the study and gather public feedback; the meeting will also be streamed on Facebook.

• Draft findings from a feasibility study on a new Second River Crossing over the Kennebec River
• Village Partnership Initiative study recommendations
• Public feedback session with Skowhegan and MaineDOT officials
• Meeting streamed live on the Town of Skowhegan's Facebook page

Village Partnership Initiative Committee

The Village Partnership Initiative Committee and MaineDOT are holding a public meeting to present draft recommendations from a feasibility study on a new second river crossing over the Kennebec River. Officials will share findings and seek public feedback on the project.

• Draft findings from a feasibility study for a new Second River Crossing over the Kennebec River
• Public meeting to present recommendations and gather community input
• Meeting streamed live on the Town of Skowhegan's Facebook Page

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss the Town Manager position. No other business is scheduled, and no decisions are listed for public action.

• Executive session under M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405 (6)(A) to discuss the Town Manager position

Cemetery Committee

The Skowhegan Cemetery Committee is meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget and other items. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget review being the main substantive item, followed by general sexton and committee items.

• FY2025 budget review
• Sexton items
• Committee items

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review progress on the Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan Grant. The meeting also includes a discussion with a representative from Somerset Woods.

• Approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan Grant progress update
• Discussion with Somerset Woods representative

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss new business, including a parking study for VPI and an update on the Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Discussion of VPI Parking Study
• Update on Land Use Chapter of Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Rec Advisory Comm

The committee will review the Director's report regarding the Community Center Expansion Project and Future Athletic Complex Project. The agenda also includes discussions on grants, department items, budget, and programs.

• Community Center Expansion Project / Future Athletic Complex Project updates
• Review of grants
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Department items and budget review

Opera House Committee

The Opera House Committee is discussing a proposed 3-year lease agreement between the Town of Skowhegan and Lights Up Productions. The lease includes a $1 per year rent, with the town paying most utilities, and allows Lights Up to renovate the stage and build dressing rooms. The committee is also reviewing Lights Up Productions' business plan for fundraising and programming at the Opera House.

• 3-year lease with Lights Up Productions for $1 per year rent
• Town to pay majority of utilities; Lights Up responsible for usage during events
• Lights Up to build men's and women's dressing rooms, lighting/sound booth at its own expense
• Town may use Opera House for government purposes at no cost with 30 days notice
• Lights Up agrees not to book the venue on Tuesdays or during annual Town Meeting

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization and vote on several items, including allowing Gifford's Ice Cream to keep Hathaway Street closed for construction, approving a $100,000 loan for Dash Davidson (Spinning Mill), accepting a $481,600 Maine DOT BikePed grant for sidewalks, and approving various expenditures and agreements. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve minutes and accept a Planning Board resignation, plus an executive session on a proposed TIF.

• Public hearing on 2024 Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization Grant
• Allow Gifford's Ice Cream to keep Hathaway Street closed (Fairview Ave to Mechanic St) through May 1, 2024
• Expend $4,705.18 for Island Avenue Pump Station flood repairs
• Approve $100,000 RLF Loan for Dash Davidson (Spinning Mill)
• Accept $481,600 Maine DOT BikePed Program funding for sidewalks (20% match)

Assessors

The Skowhegan Board of Assessors will meet to consider multiple property tax abatement requests. The agenda also includes an exemption application for the Family Violence Project and discussions regarding personal property abatements.

• Abatement request: Lee P Couturier ($12,000)
• Abatement request: Maria B. Miller ($37,400)
• Abatement requests: Davida D. Barter ($30,000 each)
• Abatement request: Arthur Haines ($40,000)
• Personal property abatement: Gifford’s Ice Cream Plant

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a 6-month extension request from the Maine Appalachian Trail Club for property at 29 Malbons Mills Rd. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the extension decision as the only substantive item.

• 6-month extension request by Maine Appalachian Trail Club for 29 Malbons Mills Rd (Map 5, Lot 116)

Selectboard

The Selectboard will consider various municipal expenditures, including pump station repairs and public safety building costs. The meeting also includes a VPI Committee presentation and an executive session regarding the Town Manager position.

• Emergency expenditure up to $41,564.89 for Island Avenue Pump Station repairs
• Awarding Whitten Brook RFQ to Ecological Instincts for up to $59,760.00
• Expenditure of up to $300,000.00 for Public Safety Building furniture, fixtures, and IT
• Approval of alcohol licenses for Mei Lee Garden and Skowhegan/Madison Elks Lodge #2531
• Approval of a $13,000.00 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant application

Skowhegan Economic Development Corp.

The Skowhegan Economic Development Corporation will discuss and decide on a loan request for the Spinning Mill Project and a switch to Unifirst for supplies. The board will also receive updates on the Tardigrade Industries project and the Fisher Plow lease.

• Decision on loan request for the Spinning Mill Project
• Decision on switching to Unifirst for paper supplies and fixtures
• Update on Tardigrade Industries project subcommittee
• Update on Fisher Plow lease
• Update on Industrial building garage doors

Village Partnership Initiative Committee

The Village Partnership Initiative Committee will discuss and decide on a second bridge option to recommend to the Selectmen. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July and September 2023. The agenda is focused on transportation planning, with no other business items.

• Discussion and decision to approve meeting minutes from July 11, 2023 and September 12, 2023
• Discussion and decision to choose a second bridge option to recommend to the Selectmen
• Review of preliminary recommendations including two-way Madison Avenue, a second downtown bridge, and intersection improvements at Route 2/201/Main Street

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will review and decide on two Flood Hazard Permit applications, one for Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC at 28 Weston St. and one for Jeffrey Foss at 9 Bennett Ave. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Flood Hazard Permit application by Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC for 28 Weston St. (Map 26, Lot 76)
• Flood Hazard Permit application by Jeffrey Foss for 9 Bennett Ave. (Map 30, Lot 88)
• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2024 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review the minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting. The commission is also reviewing progress regarding the Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan Grant.

• Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan Grant progress

Rec Advisory Comm

The committee will review the Director's report regarding department items and budget. Discussion may include the Community Center Expansion Project and Future Athletic Complex Project.

• Community Center Expansion Project / Future Athletic Complex Project
• Grants
• Department Budget
• Programs and Events

Community Resiliency Committee

The Skowhegan Community Resiliency Committee is meeting to discuss two grant opportunities: energy efficiency funding with KVCOG and an AARP Community Challenge Grant to expand the current hub project. No other business is scheduled.

• Discussion with Grianne Shaw from KVCOG on Energy Efficiency Funding Grants
• Discussion regarding AARP Community Challenge Grant to expand the current hub project

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will discuss and vote on several items, including allowing a teen group to paint a mural on the Transfer Station recycling building, approving a $300,000 Downtown Revitalization grant application, and accepting a civil forfeiture. They will also approve over $1.6 million in treasurer's warrants and hold an executive session on the Town Manager position.

• Emergency sewer repair on Madison Avenue funded up to $17,000 from Sappi TIF Account
• Approve $300,000 Downtown Revitalization Program Grant application (25% match required)
• Accept $1,248 civil forfeiture in State v. Rhaheem Friend
• Approve $1,633,454.13 in treasurer's warrants
• Executive session to discuss Town Manager position

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to consider various property tax abatement requests and exemption applications. The agenda also includes a supplemental tax increase for a solar farm project.

• Abatement request for Toyota Industries Comm. Finance Inc. regarding $14,900 in personal property
• Supplemental tax increase of $149,900 for Dirt Capital Partners LLC due to solar farm land value increase
• Abatement request for Alicia Boulette of $38,500
• Abatement request for Provost Rentals LLC of $68,000
• Exemption application for Family Violence Project

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss a flood hazard permit application, and address other business. The main item is a discussion and decision on a Flood Hazard Permit for Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC at 28 Weston St. The agenda also includes public comments, communications, unfinished business, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Flood Hazard Permit application by Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC for 28 Weston St. (Map 26, Lot 76)
• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2024 meeting
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

Opera House Committee

The Skowhegan Opera House Committee discussed updates to the business plan for Lights Up Productions, a nonprofit seeking to take over operations of the Opera House. A draft lease agreement with Lights Up Productions is included in the agenda, proposing a $1/year rent with the town paying utilities. The committee also reviewed minutes and discussed an upcoming historical presentation.

• Discussion and decision to update the business plan for Lights Up Productions
• Lease agreement with Lights Up Productions for $1/year rent, town to pay utilities
• Lights Up Productions plans to fundraise for theater equipment and renovations
• Discussion of non-profit taking over Opera House operations and conflict of interest rules
• Historical presentation scheduled for October 26, 2023

Selectboard

The Skowhegan Selectboard will hold a public hearing on a victualer and liquor license for Brick House Kitchen, then consider several agenda items including accepting $200,000 for Skowhegan River Park design, approving a $567,277 change order funded from the Run of River Reserve Account, and authorizing the town manager to approve expenditures up to $75,000 for the Public Safety Building. The board will also set the 2024 Town Meeting date and approve warrants totaling $1,860,753.52.

• Approve $567,277 change order for Skowhegan River Park from Run of River Reserve Account
• Accept $200,000 from Main Street Skowhegan for Skowhegan River Park final design
• Authorize town manager to approve up to $75,000 for Public Safety Building equipment and technology
• Approve pay increases for Fire Department Call Firefighters
• Set Town Meeting for June 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Run of River / River Park Committee

The Skowhegan River Park Committee will review project updates, discuss and decide on Select Board recommendations, and set future meeting dates. The agenda is brief and contains no specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or public hearings.

• Discussion and decision on Select Board recommendations
• Review of project updates

Conservation Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a progress update regarding the Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan Grant.

• Approval of April 4, 2023, meeting minutes
• Whitten Brook Watershed Based Management Plan Grant progress update

Planning Board

The Skowhegan Planning Board will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss or decide on a Shoreland Zoning Permit application for a property at 798 Canaan Rd. They will also discuss camping in public parks, the Maine Floodplain Management Program, and review the Recreation section of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes public comment and communications.

• Shoreland Zoning Permit application by Cianbro/Patriot Joint Venture for 798 Canaan Rd. (Map 6, Lot 16A)
• Discussion of 'Camping in Public Parks' article
• Discussion of Maine Floodplain Management Program
• Review of Recreation Section of Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Rec Advisory Comm

The committee will review the Director's report regarding department items and budget. Discussion includes updates on the Community Center Expansion Project and Future Athletic Complex Project.

• Community Center Expansion Project update
• Future Athletic Complex Project update
• Review of grants
• Department budget and program updates