Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments

The committee discussed public comments regarding potential land use around the old Worumbo Mill site. Members reviewed and finalized the selection of a consultant for the Mount Auburn Neighborhood Study and initiated discussions on establishing a pre-qualified scoring policy. The committee also reviewed scope modifications for the Lisbon Street mobility study, emphasizing the inclusion of riverfront walkway references and traffic management. Additionally, updates were provided on the progress of the Auburn-Washington Street Feasibility Study, the Lisbon Street Mobility Study, and upcoming traffic count schedules.

The Executive Committee discussed status reports regarding regional code enforcement, floodplain management, and committee appointments. The Finance Committee presented the FY2025 Annual Financial Audit, noting an unmodified opinion, and reviewed financial positioning, federal revenue sources, and notes payable. The committee reviewed and approved updates to the EDA Revolving Loan Fund Plan. Updates were provided on the Housing Opportunity Program regarding preapproved accessory dwelling unit designs and pending legislative updates. Other business included preparations for an upcoming General Assembly, announcements regarding officer ballots and recognition awards, joint purchasing, household hazardous waste program dates, and participation in a non-partisan gubernatorial forum.

The committee meeting addressed an administrative modification to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program to adjust funding for statewide program development. Additionally, the committee discussed the 2024-2025 Unified Planning Work Program budget modifications, reviewed the upcoming MaineDOT workplan, and received updates on various ongoing traffic count and corridor feasibility studies.

The committee approved the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and authorized it for a ten-day public comment period. Additionally, the committee approved an amendment to the 2025-2028 TIP to authorize project changes. Updates were provided on several ongoing projects, including the Washington Street Feasibility Study in Auburn, the Lisbon Street Mobility Study in Lewiston, and upcoming scoping for Mount Auburn Avenue and Lisbon Street. Plans for an update to the ATRC Bicycle Pedestrian Plan scheduled for a late spring kickoff were also discussed.

The committee accepted the consent agenda, which included invoices and ridership reports. A financial report was presented detailing the budget to actual data for the previous month, with adjustments to line-item presentation. The committee approved amendments to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan safety measures and adopted a revised advertising policy to address modern advertising inquiries. Additionally, the committee held an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.