Rockland public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Comprehensive Planning Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is Ordinance #30 regarding Chapter 19 zoning changes.
- Ordinance #30 Chapter 19 Zoning Changes
Harbor Trail Committee
The committee discussed goals for 2024 and community outreach efforts. Members reviewed potential projects and noted a delay for Tilson & Park Drive due to future development.
- Proposed sidewalk extension along Atlantic St. to Rockland Marine
- Plan for additional historic signs
- Planting area behind Spear Block
- Clean-up by lime kiln
- Proposed harbor clean-up partnership with Rockland Main St.
City Council
The Rockland City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and orders, including a lease-purchase contract for capital equipment totaling $447,945, parking permit changes, zoning updates, and a charter amendment to remove the mayor. The council will also vote on re-appointments to boards and commissions, and discuss a possible property acquisition in executive session.
- Ordinance #28: Authorizes lease financing for $447,945 in equipment including police cars, pistols, fire headsets, and a dump truck
- Ordinance #29: Amends permit parking rules for Custom House and Winter Street lots, adds resident and long-term parking programs
- Ordinance #30: Zoning updates (LD2003) in first reading
- Order #87: Charter amendment to remove the mayor (postponed from 10/11/23)
- Orders #95-98: Adopt emergency warming center policy, amend parking permit fees, harbor & waterfront fees, and fish pier fees
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Rockland City Council to receive a presentation on an Emergency Warming Center and to set the agenda for the December 11 regular meeting. The regular meeting agenda includes several ordinances and orders, such as a lease-purchase contract for capital equipment, zoning updates, and fee amendments. No public comment or licenses are listed for this special meeting.
- Presentation on Emergency Warming Center
- Ordinance #28: Authorizing lease-purchase contract for $447,945 in capital equipment (police cars, fire equipment, dump truck)
- Ordinance #30: Zoning updates for LD2003 compliance, including accessory dwelling units and flag lots
- Order #94: Accepting donation for Emergency Warming Center
- Order #95: Adopting Emergency Warming Center Policy
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Commission is meeting to discuss changes to Chapter 16. The body will also review a City Manager’s report regarding departmental activities related to Comprehensive Plan goals and strategies.
- Discussion of changes to Chapter 16
- Review of City Manager’s report on Comprehensive Plan goals and strategies
City Council
The Rockland City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinance amendments: one requiring inspection of multi-family rental units at sale, and one requiring property revaluation at least every 10 years. The Council will also vote on several orders, including spending ARPA funds, accepting a federal grant, and authorizing holiday events.
- Ordinance #26: rental unit inspection at sale for buildings with 3+ units
- Ordinance #25: assessor must revalue property every 10 years
- Order #89: $7,100 ARPA funds for online payment program
- Order #90: $38,477 reserve funds for Flanagan Community Center repairs
- Order #91: $179,725 DOJ grant for police de-escalation training
Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Rockland Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on a City Council presentation, sustainability coordinator activities, the Window Dressers program, and preliminary steps for a harbor cleanup. The meeting is largely routine updates and business, with no major decisions or votes listed on the agenda.
- Review and approval of minutes from 10/03/23
- Update on City Council presentation by Nathan Smith
- Sustainability Coordinator update by Jenny Carter
- Window Dressers program update by Connie Evans and Mary Ellen Eagan
- Harbor cleanup preliminary steps by Lee Humphreys
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Rockland Comprehensive Planning Commission is meeting remotely to review the city manager's report on departmental activities related to the Comprehensive Plan goals and strategies, and to discuss changes to Chapter 16. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Review of City Manager's report on departmental activities related to Comprehensive Plan goals
- Discussion of changes to Chapter 16
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances in final reading, including changes to permit parking rules, updates to General Assistance maximum levels, and authorizing a quit claim deed for 15 Tillson Ave. The council will also consider first readings on rental unit inspections and assessor duties, plus orders on EMS debt write-off, poll times, TIF spending, and other items.
- Ordinance #21: Permit parking amendments for Custom House and Winter Street lots
- Ordinance #24: Adopts new General Assistance maximum levels (e.g., $1,055/month for 1-person household)
- Ordinance #25: Authorizing quit claim deed for 15 Tillson Ave
- Order #81: Authorizing write-off of uncollectable EMS debt
- Order #83: Authorizing TIF expenditure for Main Street sidewalk
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on two orders: applying for a U.S. Department of Justice OJJDP grant for youth services, and closing Main Street for a Sunday Stroll event. They will also receive an update from the Energy & Sustainability Advisory Committee, discuss a 5G ordinance update and the 2024 paving plan, and set the agenda for the next regular meeting. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a possible property acquisition.
- Order #79: Authorizes grant application to U.S. DOJ for OJJDP grant to fund youth intervention planning with Mid-coast Community Collaborative
- Order #80: Authorizes Main Street closure between Park Street and Glovers Passage on Oct 8, 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for Sunday Stroll; fees waived
- Discussion: 5G Ordinance Update
- Discussion: 2024 Paving Plan
- Executive session for possible property acquisition
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Rockland Comprehensive Planning Commission will meet remotely to discuss encouraging the City Council to begin work on Comprehensive Plan objectives assigned to them. The agenda also includes introducing a new member, approving past meeting minutes, and setting the next meeting date.
- Discussion on encouraging Council to work on Comprehensive Plan objectives
- Introduction of new member Sam Ladley
- Approval of minutes from March 2, May 11, and June 15, 2023
- Next meeting scheduled for October 12, 2023, at 6 PM
City Council
The Rockland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation by the Energy and Sustainability Committee, followed by votes on several ordinances and orders. Key items include final readings on the sale of city property at 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) for $22,600, a reconveyance of 11 Dunton Ave., and a contract renewal with ecomaine for solid waste disposal. The council will also consider first readings on parking permit changes and economic development committee membership, plus orders on cruise ship operations, fish pier policy, and a street closure.
- Quit claim deed sale of 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) to Frederick Dodd for $22,600
- Authorizing quitclaim deed reconveyance of 11 Dunton Ave. to Alan W. Dearborn
- Contract renewal with ecomaine for solid waste disposal starting October 14, 2023
- Amendments to permit parking rules for Custom House and Winter Street lots
- Street closure for Sunday Stroll on September 17, 2023
City Council
This is a special meeting with an executive session on a Haines Fund request and a discussion of the 5G Ordinance. The council will also set the agenda for the September 11 regular meeting, which includes public hearings on several ordinances and orders.
- Executive session for Haines Fund request
- Discussion of 5G Ordinance
- Public hearing: Quit Claim Deed for Engine Quarry (224 Old County Road) for $22,600
- Public hearing: Solid waste disposal contract renewal with ecomaine
- Public hearing: Parking permit ordinance amendments (Custom House, Winter Street lots)
City Council
The Rockland City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, starting with an executive session on personnel and property acquisition, followed by a public forum and regular agenda. The council will consider a postponed resolve supporting the lobster industry, several ordinance amendments including property reconveyances and parking permit changes, and numerous orders covering fees, reserve fund expenditures, and transfers. The agenda includes both final readings with public hearings and first readings of new ordinances.
- Resolve #10: Support for Lobster Industry (postponed from 06/12/23)
- Ordinance #18: Authorizing quitclaim deed for 17 Forrest Ave. to Chad E. Sprowl Jr.
- Ordinance #21: Amending permit parking regulations (Custom House Lot, Winter Street Lot, resident permits)
- Order #62: Amending library fee schedule
- Order #63: Reserve fund expenditure for library sprinkler
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Rockland City Council. The council will hold an executive session on personnel and legal matters, receive a presentation on the Rockland Police Department's Community Policing Certification from UMA, and set the agenda for the August 14 regular meeting. The agenda for that regular meeting includes multiple ordinances, resolves, and orders on topics such as parking, property conveyances, and fees.
- Resolve #10: Support for Lobster Industry (postponed from 06/12/23)
- Ordinance #18: Authorizing quitclaim deed for 17 Forrest Ave. to Chad E. Sprowl, Jr.
- Ordinance #21: Amending permit parking rules, including resident parking permits
- Ordinance #22: Parking prohibited on Main Street
- Order #63: Authorizing reserve fund expenditure for library sprinkler
City Council
The Rockland City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including confirming appointments, setting property tax due dates and interest rates for FY2024, accepting a $12,000 grant for fire equipment, and authorizing several fund transfers and expenditures. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances related to a property quitclaim deed and the Board of Assessment Review.
- Order #54: Sets FY2024 tax due dates (Sept 29, 2023 and March 15, 2024) and 8% interest rate on late payments
- Order #55: Accepts $12,000 grant from Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for AED and CPR equipment
- Order #57: Transfers $134,000 to Sewer Capacity Fee Reserve Account
- Order #58: Authorizes TIF fund expenditure for Downtown Waterfront Project (Middle Pier and Buoy Parks)
- Ordinance #18: Authorizes quitclaim deed for 17 Forrest Ave. to Chad E. Sprowl, Jr.
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Farmers Market and set the agenda for the July 10 regular meeting. At the regular meeting, the council will consider orders authorizing a $40,000 grant application for bicycle infrastructure, setting FY2024 tax due dates and interest, accepting a $12,000 grant for Fire & EMS equipment, and several other items including a quitclaim deed for 17 Forrest Ave. and appointments to boards.
- Order #53: Authorizes application for up to $40,000 Community Action Grant for a 4-part bicycling strategy
- Order #54: Sets FY2024 tax due dates (Sept 29, 2023 and March 15, 2024) and 8% interest rate
- Order #55: Accepts $12,000 grant from Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for AEDs and CPR equipment
- Ordinance #18: Authorizes quitclaim deed for 17 Forrest Ave. to Chad E. Sprowl, Jr.
- Order #59: Amends Land Use Fee Schedule for sidewalk permits
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting to adopt the FY2024 municipal budget, which includes a $22,061,333 net general fund tax assessment, and to approve several related orders. These include a declaration of intent for capital improvement financing, cost-of-living salary adjustments for the city manager and city clerk, amendments to solid waste and wastewater fee schedules, and a $45,000 expenditure from Downtown TIF funds for Rockland Main Street Inc. The meeting is a public hearing for the budget adoption.
- FY2024 budget adoption: $30,973,735 gross, $22,061,333 net tax levy
- Authorize $447,945 for FY24 Capital Improvement Plan financing
- COLA salary adjustments: City Manager $6,020, City Clerk $3,530
- Solid waste fee schedule amendments effective 07/01/2023
- $45,000 Downtown TIF expenditure for Rockland Main Street Inc.
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Rockland Comprehensive Planning Commission will meet remotely to discuss Resolve #10, a resolution supporting the Maine lobster industry. The resolution, introduced in the City Council, highlights the industry's economic importance and opposes federal regulations based on what it calls non-credible data. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Discussion of Resolve #10, supporting the lobster industry
- Approval of minutes from March 2 and May 11, 2023
- Resolution cites $1 billion economic contribution and 10,000 jobs
- Resolution notes no right whale entanglement in Maine lobster gear in over 20 years
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a regular meeting with public forum, reports, and several ordinance amendments in final reading and public hearing. Key items include changes to downtown residential use rules, parking restrictions, and Planning Board duties, plus orders authorizing a street closure, a fish pier fee schedule change, a fee waiver for the Lobster Festival, and the sale of city property at 295 Old County Rd. The agenda also includes a resolve supporting the lobster industry and a commendation for a 20-year city employee.
- Ordinance #14: DT Zone residential use amendment, opposed by Comprehensive Planning Commission
- Ordinance #13: Parking restrictions update on Summer, Main, and other streets
- Order #41: Authorizing bids for sale of city property at 295 Old County Rd
- Order #37: Amending Fish Pier fee schedule for fuel transport vessels
- Resolve #10: Support for Maine lobster industry
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Rockland Festival Corporation and set the agenda for the June 12 regular meeting. The regular meeting agenda includes public hearings on several ordinance amendments, including parking restrictions, downtown zoning for residential use, Planning Board rules, long-term parking, and Personnel Board duties, as well as first reading of a vacant buildings ordinance. The council will also consider orders on street closures, fee changes, a fee waiver, a grant application, a fund transfer, and sale of city property.
- Ordinance #13: Parking restrictions on Summer Street and other streets
- Ordinance #14: DT Zone regulations; residential use changes
- Ordinance #16: Long-term parking program at MacDougal Park
- Order #37: Amending Fish Pier fee schedule for fuel transport vessels
- Order #41: Authorizing bids for sale of city property at 295 Old County Road
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Rockland Comprehensive Planning Commission will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one on downtown housing exemptions and another with the Planning Board's recommended changes to the administration section. The meeting is remote via Zoom, and no final votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of Ordinance Amendment #14 – Downtown Housing Exemptions
- Discussion of Ordinance Amendment #15 – Planning Board's recommended changes to administration section
- Approval of March 2, 2023 draft minutes
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding its regular meeting with several first-reading ordinance amendments and orders. Key items include changes to parking restrictions and long-term parking, zoning text edits, and a contract for a city-wide property revaluation. The agenda also includes appointments and street closures for local events.
- Ordinance #13: Amends parking restrictions on Summer Street and other streets
- Ordinance #16: Establishes long-term parking program at MacDougal Park
- Order #31: Authorizes contract for city-wide revaluation
- Order #28: Authorizes pilot metered parking program
- Order #25: Amends solid waste disposal fee schedule for tire disposal
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting on May 1, 2023, starting with an executive session on a Haines Fund request, followed by a presentation of the FY 2024 Municipal Budget and a set agenda for the May 8 regular meeting. The May 8 agenda includes first readings of several ordinance amendments (parking restrictions, DT zone residential uses, zoning edits, long-term parking, personnel board duties) and orders on solid waste fees, street closures, a pilot metered parking program, and a city-wide revaluation contract. The meeting is available via Zoom and live-streamed.
- FY 2024 Municipal Budget presentation
- Ordinance #13: Parking restrictions on Summer Street and other areas
- Ordinance #14: DT Zone regulations for residential uses (Oak St)
- Order #25: Amending solid waste disposal fees for tires (e.g., passenger tires $6.00 each)
- Order #28: Authorizing pilot metered parking program
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Order #24, which would authorize the City Manager to enter into lease option agreements with BlueWave Organization, LLC for city-owned property at 60 Merrill Drive and 400 Limerock Street. The options would give BlueWave the exclusive right to investigate developing solar energy facilities on those parcels. The meeting also includes a workshop on a city-wide property revaluation and discussion of the council's 2023 goals.
- Order #24: Authorizes lease option agreements with BlueWave for solar development at 60 Merrill Drive (Tax Map #60-B-100) and 400 Limerock Street (Tax Map 82-B-1)
- Option agreement includes initial $750 deposit, with extension options up to $2,500 for additional six-month periods
- Proposed lease terms: 20-year initial term, rent at $7,500 per megawatt (DC) annually, escalating 1.5% per year
- Workshop on city-wide property revaluation
- Discussion of City Council Goals 2023
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding its regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a resolve supporting No Mow May, accepting an $8,500 donation for cell tower/5G ordinance work, and final readings of ordinances affecting food vendors, the Middle Pier, parking, truck loading, and downtown residential uses. The council will also consider orders for a CDBG grant, street closures for the Lobster Festival, and a police cruiser purchase.
- Resolve #6: Support No Mow May 2023, leaving portions of municipal properties unmowed
- Resolve #8: Accept $8,500 anonymous donation to hire attorney for cell tower/5G ordinances
- Ordinance #39: Quitclaim deed sale of 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) to Frederick Dodd for $22,600
- Order #19: Accept $995,000 CDBG grant for Home Repair Network, with $2,500 administrative funding
- Order #21: Authorize reserve fund expenditure for police cruiser
City Council
The Rockland City Council will hold a special meeting to set the agenda for its April 10 regular meeting, where it will consider several ordinances, orders, and resolutions. Key items include a resolution supporting No Mow May, a quitclaim deed sale of city property, and acceptance of a $995,000 CDBG grant. The council will also hold an executive session with the city attorney regarding a lease of city property.
- Resolution to participate in No Mow May 2023 by leaving portions of municipal properties unmowed
- Ordinance authorizing quitclaim deed sale of 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) to Frederick Dodd for $22,600
- Order accepting $995,000 CDBG grant for Home Repair Network, with $2,500 administrative funding
- Order authorizing Main Street closure for Maine Lobster Festival Parade on August 5, 2023
- Ordinance amendments on Buoy Park food vendors, Middle Pier, Parking Advisory Committee, truck loading on Main Street, and DT zone residential use
Harbor Management Commission
The Rockland Harbor Management Commission is meeting to discuss harbor operations, including a fee schedule review and a cruise ship ordinance discussion. They will also hear reports from the Fish Pier and Harbormaster, and consider applications from North Atlantic Blues Fest and Breakwater Kayak.
- Fee schedule review
- Cruise ship ordinance discussion
- Application: North Atlantic Blues Fest
- Application: Breakwater Kayak
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinance amendments in final reading and public hearing, including changing 'marijuana' to 'cannabis' in city code, designating local historic districts and landmarks, and reorganizing zoning ordinance. The council will also consider first readings for food vendors at Buoy Park, temporary shore side presence at Middle Pier, establishing a parking advisory committee, truck loading restrictions on Main St., and downtown zone residential use regulations. Orders include placing charter amendments and a referendum question on the June 13, 2023 ballot, authorizing grants for waterfront improvements, a TIF expenditure for downtown sidewalks, and an opioid settlement.
- Final reading: Chapter 11, Section 11-222 changing 'Marijuana' to 'Cannabis'
- Final reading: Chapter 20, Articles I, II & IV designating historic districts and landmarks
- First reading: Chapter 9, Section 9-215 Buoy Park food vendors
- Order: Authorizing TIF expenditure for downtown sidewalks
- Order: Authorizing opioid settlement
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Rockland Comprehensive Planning Commission is meeting remotely to review its assigned tasks under the new Comprehensive Plan and to consider Ordinance Amendment #7, which makes clarifying edits to Chapter 19. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and set the next meeting date.
- Review of Comprehensive Planning Commission tasks in the new Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance Amendment #7: Clarifying Edits to Chapter #19
- Future land use strategies include simplifying Rockland's 24 zones and 4 overlay zones
- Review waterfront zones to ensure adequate protection
- Consider adding transitional business zones in more areas
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering appointments, cannabis ordinance wording changes, license fee updates, a public hearing on charter amendments, and grant/reserve fund expenditures. Final readings and public hearings are scheduled for a quit claim deed, a flavored electronic tobacco ban, marijuana business licensing, HMC membership, small wireless facilities, and an $800,000 fire truck bond. The council will also consider first readings on historic preservation and zoning ordinance updates, plus orders on license transfers and EMS fees.
- Bond ordinance for fire truck ($800,000)
- Final reading: Flavored electronic tobacco ban (Ch. 12, Art. XIII)
- Final reading: Marijuana businesses licensing (Ch. 19, Sec. 19-313)
- Order amending license fee schedule (cannabis application fee $1,000)
- Order accepting grant funds for Police Dept. eCitation printers
Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee
The committee unanimously voted to confirm Mary Ellen as Chair and Nathan as co-chair. Members discussed upcoming events including a biking survey workshop on March 5th and a harbor cleanup scheduled for April 20th.
- Confirmed Mary Ellen as Chair (unanimous)
- Confirmed Nathan as co-chair/secondary (unanimous)
- Rescheduled next meeting to 3/12/24
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding a special meeting to receive the FY 2022 municipal audit presentation and an update from the Georges River Land Trust, and to set the agenda for the February 13 regular meeting. The regular meeting agenda includes final readings and public hearings on several ordinances, including a ban on flavored electronic tobacco products, a $800,000 bond for a fire truck, and a quitclaim deed sale of city property at 224 Old County Road. The council will also consider appointments and various orders, including fee schedule changes and grant acceptance.
- Final reading: Ordinance #51 banning flavored electronic tobacco and nicotine products
- Final reading: Bond ordinance for $800,000 for a fire truck
- Final reading: Ordinance #39 authorizing quitclaim deed sale of 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) for $22,600
- First reading: Ordinance #7 reorganization and update of zoning ordinance
- Order #5 amending fee schedule for licenses, permits, and franchises
Harbor Management Commission
The Rockland Harbor Management Commission is meeting to discuss routine harbor business, including reports from the Fish Pier and Harbormaster. They will also consider several new items, such as pop-ups in city parks, a ticket booth for Morning in Maine, cruise ship ordinance cleanup, and a review of Fish Pier user permits and preliminary fees.
- Discussion of pop-ups in city parks
- Morning In Maine ticket booth
- Cruise ship ordinance clean-up
- Fish Pier user permit review
- Preliminary fee schedule review
Comprehensive Planning Commission
The Rockland Comprehensive Planning Commission will meet remotely to elect officers for 2023, discuss a change to Ordinance Amendment #1, and review edits to Chapter 19. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Election of officers for 2023
- Discussion of change to Ordinance Amendment #1
- Edits to Chapter 19
City Council
The Rockland City Council is holding its regular monthly meeting with several first-reading ordinances, including a marijuana business license amendment, a Harbor Management Commission membership change, a new small wireless facilities licensing ordinance, and an $800,000 bond for a fire truck. The council will also vote on a quitclaim deed sale of city property at 224 Old County Road for $22,600, approve appointments to boards and commissions, and authorize reserve fund expenditures for Fish Pier repairs and a dock replacement. A discussion on 2023 City Council goal setting is also scheduled.
- Bond ordinance up to $800,000 for a new fire truck
- Quitclaim deed sale of 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) to Frederick Dodd for $22,600
- First reading: marijuana business license amendment (Chapter 19, Sec. 19-313)
- First reading: small wireless facilities in public right-of-way ordinance (Chapter 18, Article III)
- Reserve fund expenditures: $20,000 for Fish Pier repairs, $28,000 for dock replacement at Public Landing
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Rockland City Council to set the agenda for the January 9, 2023 regular meeting and to discuss 2023 City Council goals. The agenda includes several ordinances for first reading, including amendments to marijuana business licensing, Harbor Management Commission membership, and a new ordinance for small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way, plus a bond ordinance for a fire truck. Also listed are orders authorizing reserve fund expenditures for Fish Pier repairs and dock replacement, and a transfer of funds for a wastewater facility renovation project.
- Ordinance #39: Authorizing quit claim deed for sale of city property at 224 Old County Road (Engine Quarry) to Frederick Dodd for $22,600, with public access and affordable housing covenants
- Ordinance #1: Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-313 to require annual license for marijuana businesses
- Ordinance #2: Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-703 to reduce Harbor Management Commission membership from seven to five members
- Ordinance #3: Adding Article II to Chapter 18 for licensing small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way
- Order #1: Authorizing reserve fund expenditure for Fish Pier repairs
Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Rockland Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee will meet to discuss sustainability initiatives, including an update from Julie Hashem on grant opportunities and a potential municipal revolving fund for sustainability projects. They will also review and vote on the minutes from the December 6 meeting, hear public comment, and continue work on their 2023 goals, which include developing a Climate Action Plan and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Discussion with Julie Hashem on sustainability coordinator focus and grants
- Consideration of a municipally held revolving fund for sustainability financial assistance
- Update on Skowhegan REC sales potential and solar contract gap
- Review and vote to approve minutes from 12/06/22
- Continued work on 2023 goals including Climate Action Plan and fossil fuel reduction