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County approves modest increase for Midcoast Council of Governments to support resiliency, culvert and business recovery work
Summary
Midcoast Council of Governments requested a 0.5% dues increase; executive director Matthew Eddy outlined projects including culvert inventories in Knox County, resiliency work tied to the governor's office, brownfield assessments, and small-business recovery grants. The committee approved the requested $61,094.
Matthew Eddy, executive director of the Midcoast Council of Governments, asked the committee to approve a 0.5% increase in county dues (about $304 more than last year) to support regional planning, resiliency projects, culvert inventories, brownfield assessments, and business recovery grants.
Eddy described a three-legged focus on transportation, housing and employment, highlighted an inventory analysis of culverts in Knox County to identify flooding risks and rehabilitation needs, and noted the council's role in administering federal and state resiliency funds. He said the council has pursued grants and contracts to expand staff capacity and deliver direct assistance to towns.
Commissioners probed the council's loan and business-support programs; Eddy said the council fills lending gaps the private sector does not serve. After discussion about regional value and direct municipal benefits, a motion to accept the requested amount of $61,094 was moved and approved by committee and commission.
