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SEDC sets elevator-access fees, grants temporary discount to tenant
Summary
The Skowhegan EDC agreed that elevator access fees for the Renaissance Center will be based on half the building's operating costs divided into thirds, executed easements, and a $200/month six-month discount for tenant Emily French while a usage tracker verifies actual use; agreements start July 1, 2026.
The Skowhegan Economic Development Corporation discussed and voted on an elevator-access agreement for the Renaissance Center intended to preserve future access and clarify fee responsibilities.
Board discussion: Members debated covenants and easements to ensure continued elevator access if the building is sold. The board agreed the base elevator cost will be set at one‑half of total operating costs for the Renaissance Center and that cost will be divided into thirds, with SEDC paying one of those thirds and the two abutting properties paying the other shares.
Tenant-specific terms: Board members said Emily French’s business requires elevator access to meet building-code compliance despite earlier reluctance to pay. The board moved to discount French’s charge to $200 per month for six months while a proposed usage tracker is tested to verify actual use; the agreement will be reevaluated after six months. The board also directed that elevator access for Patrick Moore will begin when units are ready for occupancy and that the elevator should not be used to transport construction materials.
Outcome and next steps: Motions to set the base-cost formula, the temporary discount for French and the July 1, 2026 start date for agreements all passed. The board instructed staff to execute easements and implement the billing arrangement.
