Town of Hiram

The Municipal Officers Meeting included the formal opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. The primary discussion and action item involved the review and subsequent signing of the warrant intended for the upcoming town meeting.

The Board discussed several operational and contractual items, including the installation of a generator service disconnect, the review of a rescue contract, and a general services agreement with Sebago Tech. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates to the Permit Fee Schedule, signed annual appointment papers and state-required policies, and coordinated future meeting dates. Discussions also included a potential change of meeting days from Thursdays to Tuesdays and attendance requirements for upcoming training classes.

The Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance. Discussions included the recruitment for a Code Enforcement Officer, the installation of an office generator, and the potential renewal of a general service agreement with Sebago Technics. The Board authorized the naming of Warren Bridge, reviewed the 2026 Department of Transportation project listing, and examined the appointment list for the upcoming year. Additionally, the Board explored options for offsetting tax burdens, including the possible sale of town-owned property, and held an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

Key discussions included a Public Hearing on the proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance for the Town of Hiram, which was subsequently closed. The Board addressed the opening for the Code Enforcement Officer position. Other topics involved reviewing the expiring General Service Agreement with Sebago Technics, agreeing to pursue its renewal, and signing a revised letter officially naming a bridge as the Warren Bridge. The Board reviewed the Department of Transportation (DOT) project listing for 2026 and reviewed the appointment list for March 2027. The possibility of selling the 32-acre property on Rt.113 (Old Town Beach property) to offset the tax burden was considered, which would require a special town meeting if pursued. A personnel matter was discussed during an executive session.

Key discussions during the meeting included the acceptance of the lowest paving bid from Dayton Sand & Gravel, requiring a notice to proceed pending town meeting approval. The Board signed the annual contract for CAI mapping services and reviewed a letter regarding SRCC for informational purposes. Decisions were made regarding the installation of a service disconnect for the office generator, pending a quote review. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for February 19, 2026, to address edits from the Town Attorney concerning the Property Maintenance Ordinance. Furthermore, the Board discussed parking for trucks and snowmobile trailers at the town office lot, reviewed the draft warrant, and discussed offsetting taxes by selling the 32 acres on Rt. 113 Old Town Beach property. The Board agreed to allocate remaining general roads funds back into the fund balance instead of the roads reserve account, and scheduled a special meeting for warrant signing.