Chris Backman

The meeting includes adjustments to the agenda, public comments, and the approval of town accounts payable warrants. There are no appointments or resignations listed under old business. New business includes a resolution to name the Town Hall Annex room to "Orangetown Meeting Room" and the dedication and plaques to recognize and memorialize the naming of the meeting room. Department head reports will be presented by the Town Manager, Fire EMS, Penobscot County, and the Library. The meeting will conclude with board comments.

The meeting included discussions on the PERC situation, thank you letters for annual contributions from the Town, and a request to notify residents when a sex offender moves to town. The Orrington Conservation Committee's purpose, identity, and proposals were reviewed, along with hunting authorization for Town-owned lands. A petition regarding curbside trash collection for residents of North Orrington Meadows subdivision was discussed, and department reports were presented. The board also discussed progress on Eagle Point and Richardson Rd projects.

The meeting included discussions on the purchase of a standby generator for the Public Works facility, for which the town received a MMA Risk Reduction grant. The decision was tabled for more information. Bids for an excavator for the Public Works Department were reviewed, and the Town Manager was authorized to make a decision with the Public Works foreman. The purchase of air cleaning equipment for vehicles, supported by an Ed MacDonald Safety Enhancement Grant, was also tabled. Department reports were presented, and board members voiced concerns about code restrictions at a specific property and the Brewer Lake Dam's water levels.

The Select Board meeting included discussions on the FY 2025-26 budget, with opinions voiced on the mil rate and the use of savings accounts. The board voted to add $75,000 to the building reserve for voter approval. Department head reports were presented, covering town management, Fire EMS, the library, Public Works, and Mallinckrodt. The board discussed a response to questions about a Bangor Daily News article. An executive session was held to consider a personnel matter, after which the Town Manager's contract was extended for one year.

The Selectmen's meeting addressed several key items. Updates and progress reports were received from the Orrington Landing Committee, leading to the recommendation and approval of a master task order agreement with HNTB Architects/Engineers. Updates on Route 15 and Brewer Lake Road developments were also discussed. The board considered and acted upon several matters related to tax-acquired properties, including a quitclaim deed and the sale of properties located at 10 Ryder Lane and 14 Blake Road. A decision was made to sell a public works plow truck. A motion was made and passed to not explore pedestrian traffic signs from Maine DOT. Finally, department reports were presented, including the Town Manager's report, Library report, and PERC EPCRA Tier 2 Annual Submittal.