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Infrastructure Committee Minutes
March 7, 2023
ATTENDEES
Councilors: Gretchen Schaefer, Dan Tremble, Jonathan Sprague,
Clare Davitt, Joseph Leonard, Susan Hawes, Cara Pelletier, Susan Hawes
Staff: Amanda Smith, Courtney O’Donnell, Debbie Laurie
AGENDA ITEMS
1. WWTP: Sludge Disposal Updates
Amanda provided an overview of the recent meeting with MaineDEP
regarding the absence of solutions concerning the statewide situation on the
discussion of PFAS & sludge disposal.
Amanda explained the process of sludge build up exceeding certain limits,
especially in the spring, would cause a potential failure in the sludge
thickeners at a half million combined total and causing possible violation with
sludge entering the river.
Council expressed concern and questions about reaching out to the
legislators, Bangor delegates, other participating communities, and Maine
Municipal Association for intervention with a statement of position. Also
suggested, to seek legal counsel for an injunction against the State for a stay
of execution for the legislation passed. This would allow time for DEP and
communities to potentially have a resolution.
Vote: Motion made and seconded to move to contact legislative delegations.