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\"I move we go into executive session according to main revised statutes title 1 chapter 13 4 0 5 6 a discussion or consideration of employment, appointment, assignment, and so forth,\" a trustee said when making the motion; another trustee seconded and the board voted in favor. The board chair announced, \"We are in executive session.\"

Before the motion, a trustee noted the board had discussed performing a one‑year performance review. The executive session was convened under the authority cited in the motion; no details of the personnel discussion were disclosed in the public record at the meeting. The board did not take any public action related to employment during the open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Caribou Utilities 9/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","At the Sept. 10 meeting the board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss employment matters, citing Maine statute authorizing closed discussion of personnel.","taxTitle","Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine","taxId",52157,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986025,"Trustees say discharge license review pending; reapplication due next year",27,859970,887050,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5767183-688202cd0370c7f5be484fdf68fd2d62&start=859&end=887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5767183-688202cd0370c7f5be484fdf68fd2d62/thumbnail_859970.jpg","/articles/5986025/Caribou/Aroostook-County/Maine/Trustees-say-discharge-license-review-pending-reapplication-due-next-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986025-e2f1b62013954e89ea4877ad2dd1d2f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184000&Signature=J3gGVr4mpxxKIJgO-LWsfxXvhuwQDdRTytTBsfwNJ7qJyy9sce5rp5oBfNndumQ-k3Vj8CAWmU-t5gfbnEFm2vjsCEFkIP44SxHPEu9GfrUy~FZoIj7Gu~3WZvAOLGjhqtWvOx~KAHYlGBV0y4YcJ9KxDqxMf-7MvCSjdrmEqVUZ~5WbhRMaWytUtwiHabmXXzQH0wU0nR8od4me0VvW2xfevvIG~MyeQso64exKwFWPrU8jrxGlfd~0FEN86Y9U0t1qBlQnKaQNVNVw2LYpIrDvwun-s8dVRR6aOnmSI6I5Rcv7rpzIpNCqer6N3wu9aNnJfOL8Ts3xbBpEM4JTjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees were told on Sept. 10 that the district had not yet received any update on its wastewater discharge license and that, if required, the district will need to reapply next year under the five‑year cycle.

A district staff member said, \"Nope. Not a word,\" when asked about the discharge license status, and later added the district would likely have to reapply next year because of the five‑year schedule even though the earlier application did not succeed. The staff member offered to handle the reapplication process.

No vote or new licensing action occurred at the meeting; trustees asked staff to continue monitoring the licensing timeline and to proceed with reapplication when appropriate.","Board members reported no news on the district’s wastewater discharge license and noted the need to reapply next year as part of the five‑year cycle.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986030,"Trustees briefed on vacuum truck delivery and funding strategy for river crossing project",0,564324,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5767183-688202cd0370c7f5be484fdf68fd2d62&start=564&end=564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5767183-688202cd0370c7f5be484fdf68fd2d62/thumbnail_564324.jpg","/articles/5986030/Caribou/Aroostook-County/Maine/Trustees-briefed-on-vacuum-truck-delivery-and-funding-strategy-for-river-crossing-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986030-628ade3b31616688f58378dbf97016e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184000&Signature=gCcvW1BTvk~FL9~y5W-n4eixTvsBpqMlovmPOenf-bIBIFk6JaHTbXBAn163YUCo9ZvVzqkFTmzXoNRHWCEBBFmm7~6TJj0wWcERGaTXTDma8v46rL~6y0XZuyTH1cdEIyCI1hWdjrgWxgRiQokGJUV0ejxT5nk8uIhNWiqnWdMe5B8esjmLrydlZcmVDO6ZtdZZUpZZsfDffgpGliCiOg300o5mr748lfSh0sa3oyICepY6YdnujoRPs~YhH2WD2QPVGm2dQprMzwhfaKo6v~XTxmAmVfI8iR~tqYifbH~EHy6LNcLMyk4B~UmExS5KvvCtmlqP6SKi7wbheJQnzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reported the utility’s new vacuum truck has completed preparation and was scheduled for delivery and inspection on Sept. 24, and trustees heard updates about several infrastructure funding applications, including a state loan through the Maine Bond Bank and a pending northern border grant application.

\"The vacuum truck is finished. It's on its way to Maine, and then they take a little bit of time to check it out. And then they're scheduled to bring it on September 24,\" a staff member said. Staff also said the vac truck crews were using the old truck to clean lines while the new unit was en route.

On a larger multi-project loan application, staff said the district had reapplied for a 2025 CDS application at a higher amount by adding a redundant river crossing to the scope. Staff said Senator Collins’ office had paused the 2025 requests and that the full original request (about $3,288,000, as described in the meeting) would have left a large loan portion. To limit debt exposure, staff said they removed the least-critical item from the package and planned to pursue other funding (including a possible northern border grant) to reduce borrowing.

Staff also described adding contingency to budget estimates after bidders' prices came in higher than expected. \"If prices continue to climb the way they are, we may need some extra,\" staff said; the board heard staff propose adding about 10% contingency to the loan request to avoid having to return later for more funding after bids open.

Trustees were told the district had an outstanding question about a generator: staff said contact at MEMA had not responded because of a high workload and the generator’s status remained uncertain. No final funding decisions were made at the meeting; staff said the Maine Bond Bank review and any invitations related to grant competitions were expected within about a month.","Board members were told the district’s new vacuum truck is due Sept. 24; staff described pending state and federal funding applications, possible Maine Bond Bank loans, and contingency for rising bid prices.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986038,"Caribou Utility District accepts August financial reports, trustees discuss December budget timeline",508,35510,543770,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5767183-688202cd0370c7f5be484fdf68fd2d62&start=35&end=543","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5767183-688202cd0370c7f5be484fdf68fd2d62/thumbnail_35510.jpg","/articles/5986038/Caribou/Aroostook-County/Maine/Caribou-Utility-District-accepts-August-financial-reports-trustees-discuss-December-budget-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986038-7466c8d1befc1422a3a70ce80f51d1fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184000&Signature=WU6nuHNXKFj9R~u1TOk3uWcJVqqPKBj4TjLk9K9KoO5Tnp8sY0xIMQJJoPGsXmoP9qtwohkFg4RPrGWQZ6PGf4gR4Y0usRjoqyyp26-SnOesiht6s0xqLAY-X1tPDn9wRkRAziFYTOabeIlriHmWggNWxzH2lN5m2hHaAPvXd5e3YA~1oDyjH0q8a~Aa-xXnZnnSBAvUh~11VhKsTERwzLIKV~WOv2v8FJz2-hCVcFDxqUX9YRHkfRDYprckF9l~HVhdoVXWRXFTNTDcXPae4qTHwZbvZWpLEawVCevthFVb7hDi2lLnXdUjfo607kzoLV-6dzzvasJc2HhYJmYCYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caribou Utility District Board of Trustees on Sept. 10 approved the Aug. 19 minutes and accepted financial reports for the period ending August 2025, and trustees discussed the district’s upcoming budget schedule and insurance cost estimates. \"The figure that is here today, of course, represents August, but I paid all of the, September today or this week for the water,\" a district staff member said, describing cash flows on the water side.

The board voted to approve the minutes and later moved to accept the financial reports without further discussion. Trustees were told water revenues were at roughly 66–67% of budget through the year and water expenses (excluding debt service) were about 67% of budget. Wastewater revenues were reported near 74% with expenses about 66%.

Trustees asked about specific line items. Insurance for general liability on the water side was reported at 91% of budget; staff clarified liability premiums are paid twice a year on a July-to-July policy year. The district also received a sizeable refund from an audit of workers’ compensation, which offset part of that expense, and staff explained the refunds come from the pooled member mechanism used by MMA.

Board members discussed when to begin drafting next year’s budget. Staff said work typically begins in December with finalization in January, though last year’s schedule slipped later; the board agreed having a proposed budget by December would allow any cost-of-living adjustments to take effect in January rather than retroactively. Staff said John is working on reformatting account descriptions to align water and wastewater accounts for easier year-to-year comparison.

No formal action beyond approving the minutes and accepting the financial reports was taken on the budget timing at the meeting. Trustees requested the December target for a draft budget so adjustments can be made before year-end.","The Caribou Utility District Board of Trustees approved minutes and accepted financial reports for the period ending August 2025, and members discussed timing for next year’s budget, insurance costs and contingency planning.","actionData","errors"]

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