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Council authorizes action on Maine Waste to Energy representation as plant faces financial strain
Summary
The council approved a motion on representation and actions related to Maine Waste to Energy after city staff noted the agency used reserves and may have additional financial liabilities; vote passed 6–0 at the July 7 meeting.
The Auburn City Council on July 7 approved an order related to the city’s representation and actions concerning Maine Waste to Energy, the local waste-to-energy authority, after staff described recent financial strain at the agency.
Councilors were advised that Maine Waste to Energy had used a substantial portion of its reserves and that the authority could have additional financial liability that would affect the city under local agreements. The matter required council discussion and approval of actions related to the city’s interests at Maine Waste to Energy.
Councilor Gary moved the order; Councilor Whiting seconded, and Councilor Cowen also seconded during floor procedure. The vote by show of hands was six in favor and none in the negative. No public comment was offered on the item.
Councilors invited colleagues to attend an upcoming Maine Waste to Energy executive committee meeting at the plant to observe and ask questions; the plant meeting was listed as occurring the next day at noon. The council’s action authorizes the city’s participation consistent with the order; the transcript does not record detailed financial remedies or further obligations.
