Boards, Committees & Trustees - Town of Pittsfield, Maine

Airport Committee

Current Committee: David Ross 12/31/2024

Mark Cochrane 12/31/2025

Caleb Curtis (FBO) Indefinite

VACANT

The Airport Committee is composed of seven members. One must be a town council member and one must be a non-user of the airport. Members are appointed by the town council for three year terms.

Duties of the Committee shall include, but not be necessarily limited to the following:

1. As necessary, oversee preparation and updating of a master plan for the development of the Airport and present it to the Council for approval.

2. Promote the orderly growth and development of the Airport and its facilities.

3. Promote general aviation.

4. Make recommendations to the Town Council and Town Manager for needed capital improvements at the Airport in order of their perceived priority.

5. Assist in the preparation of funding requests for capital expenditures from such sources as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Maine Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics (MDOT, BOA).

6. Keep the Town Manager informed as to any general maintenance required at the facility.

7. Administer all development approved by the Council and make recommendations about needed maintenance.

8. Meet, at least annually, with the fixed base operator(s) for purposes of information exchange; coordination of efforts; promoting cooperation and resolving any misunderstandings, dissatisfactions, or problems so as to improve the overall quality and level of available services and maintenance of the Airport.

9. Report to the council at least annually on all progress in development and/or maintenance of the airport.

Board of Appeals

Current Board: J. Michael Braley 12/31/2023

David Quint 12/31/2026

Robert Engelhardt 12/31/2025

Alan Dunphy 12/31/2024

David Reynolds 12/31/2026

Andi Vigue 12/31/2025

VACANT

The Board of Appeals is composed of seven members and one associate member. Members are appointed by the town council for five year terms and the associate member is appointed for a three year term.

The Board of Appeals shall act as the zoning board of appeals and have the powers and duties as prescribed by the State of Maine for such boards. In addition, the Board of Appeals shall have the jurisdiction to hear appeals that may arise under any other regulatory ordinance enacted by the town which provides therein for such appeals. An appeal from a Board of Appeals decision may be taken to the Superior Court.

Board of Assessment Review

Current Board: Ron Watson 12/31/2024

Michael Lynch 12/31/2024

VACANT

The Board of Assessment review is composed of five members and two alternate members. Members and alternates are appointed by the town council for five year terms.

The purpose of the Board of Assessment Review is to hear appeals from property owners who are not satisfied with the assessor's decision on the matter of property tax assessment and/or abatement.

Board of Ethics

Current Board: Mike Gray 12/31/2023

J. Michael Braley 12/31/2024

Robert Stackhouse 12/31/2025

VACANT

The Board of Ethics is composed of five members. Members are appointed by the town council for three year terms. They must reside in Pittsfield and can hold only two consecutive terms.

The Board shall render advisory opinions to the town council when there is doubt as to the applicability of any provisions of the CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, DIVISION 4. or CODE OF ETHICS to any particular situation. In the performance of its duties, the Board shall limit its review and fact-finding only to those issues referred to it involving alleged or potential conflict of interest on the part of town councilors, board or committee members in the performance of their official duties with respect to deliberation and voting on agenda items before their respective bodies. The board shall also perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the town council.

Board of Health

Current Board: Howard Margolskee 12/31/2025

VACANT

The Board of Health is composed of three members and one health officer. One member must be a physician and one must be female. Members are appointed by the town council for three year terms.

The Board of Health shall constitute an advisory body to the health officer. The Health Officer shall be secretary ex officio of such board and shall keep a record of all proceedings.

Cemetery Trustees

Current Trustees: Robert Stackhouse 12/31/2024

Elizabeth Bridger 12/31/2025

OPEN

The Cemetery Trustees are composed of three residents and one superintendent. Members are appointed by the town council for three year terms.

It shall be the duty of the Cemetery Board to lay out forthwith, all the land or parcels of land, now owned or which may be hereinafter acquired by the town, for burial purposes, divide the same into lots and ranges of sufficient size, with avenues sufficient for the passage of vehicles, and the Board is hereby authorized to place a valuation upon each lot of three hundred twenty four square feet or whatever size new aisles design, to inhabitants of said town. They may also lay out a suitable portion of said land for the burial of destitute persons.

Economic Development Committee

Current Committee: Michael Gray

Andi Vigue

Gerald Vinci

Robert Stackhouse

Simone Engelhardt

Michael Lynch

VACANT

The Economic Development Committee Team is composed of 7 Pittsfield Voters. Team members are appointed by the Town Council for 3 year terms.

The duties of the Economic Development Committee Team shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. To establish a regular meeting schedule to address economic development activities.

2. To create an Economic Development Action Plan for consideration by the Town Council on a yearly basis. This will be a results orientated program of strategies and tasks which focus the resources of the Town on the economic betterment of the community and enhancement of the quality of life.

3. To be available to assist the Town Manager with promotion of the community and businesses; business visits, putting together financing options for businesses, compiling grant applications; and other activities which develop during the year.

4. To be available to assist the Town Manager in the promotion and expansion of participation in economic development efforts with the local business community and with the community as a whole.

5. To be available to assist the Town Manager in promoting the Town's interests with regional and state economic development agencies and entities.

6. To designate a subcommittee to administer the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. The subcommittee shall be called the Revolving Loan Fund Committee. The Committee shall follow the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Management Plan. The subcommittee shall meet as needed based upon the receipt of loan applications. A member of the subcommittee shall report back to the full committee on the loans approved or denied.

Fair Hearing Committee

The Fair Hearing Committee is composed of 3 Town Council members. Members are appointed by the Mayor for 1 year terms at the beginning of each year.

Duties of the Fair Hearing Committee:

1. Review decisions of the general assistance administrator when requested by any claimant or the claimant's authorized representative.

2. The Fair Hearing Authority is charged with the responsibility of assuring that general assistance is administered in accordance with State Law and local Ordinances.

3. Persons serving as the Fair Hearing Authority must

a) not have participated in the decision which is the subject of the appeal;

b) be impartial;

c) be sufficiently skilled in interviewing techniques to be able to obtain evidence and the facts necessary to make a fair determination.

For additional information, see Chapter 2B. General Assistance Ordinance.

Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund Committee

Current Committee: Simone Engelhardt(B) 12/31/2025

VACANT

The Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund Committee is composed of seven members. Five are drawn from real estate, banking, resident and construction/repair sectors. one is a town council member and one is an at-large member. Members are appointed by the town council for three year terms.

The Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund Committee will prioritize applications for loans and make recommendations to the town council as to which loan or loans would best serve the interest of health and safety considerations and security of the loans themselves. The Committee may recommend a rate of interest. Loans must be considered according to the guidelines (management plan) set up for this fund.

Library Trustees

Current Trustees: D. Jeanne Boisvert 12/31/2023

Desiree Jester 12/31/2027

Karen Oakes 12/31/2025

Suzanne Leibowitz 12/31/2024

Donna Laux 12/31/2026

The Library Trustees are composed of five members who are residents. Members are appointed by the town council for five year terms and may not hold more than two consecutive terms.

The Trustees shall approve and make revisions in the annual budget of the library as prepared and submitted to the board by the librarian, and upon board approval, the budget shall be submitted to the town manager.

The privilege of borrowing library materials may be revoked for cause upon review by the trustees.

Parks and Recreation Committee

Current Committee: Benjamin Hall 12/31/2023

Lindsay Holmstrom 12/31/2023

Jeremy Fehnel 12/31/2023

Sarah DiMartino 12/31/2024

Elizabeth Ross 12/31/2023

Jessica Libby 12/31/2023

The Parks and Recreation Committee is composed of five members who are residents. Members are appointed by the town council for five year terms.

There shall be a Parks and Recreation Committee, which shall have the responsibility for supervision, administration, maintenance, and improvement of Mary Ann Lancey Manson Park and Hathorn Park, and shall act in an advisory capacity to the Recreation Director.

Duties Include:

Assist the Town Manager with oversight of the Recreation Director position, including but not limited to reviewing, maintaining and liaising on day-to-day recreational issues.

Work with the Recreation Director to develop and maintain recreational programming offerings (not limited to just sports).

Work with the Recreation Director on program content, scheduling, logistics, fees and similar items.

Support the Recreation Director in liaising with MSAD #53, Maine central Institute and other third parties on programming, facility/grounds usage, scheduling ad other related items.

Work with the Recreation Director with development and maintenance of Town Recreation Program communication standards and tools (including any web page, social media page, mobile application, shared calendar, or other communication technology).

Support the Recreation Director as needed concerning any conflicts in programming or community participation (including but not limited to items related to coaching, facilities, or participant/parent/family items of concern).

Promote recreational swimming and water safety.

Promote the provision of a healthy and safe swimming facility.

Assist in developing and/or revising procedures that promote standards for safe, quality programming and facility use such as usage, scheduling, fees, etc.

Make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Committee to bring to the Town Council and Town Manager for needed capital improvements.

Assist in seeking funding sources for capital expenditures from local, state, and federal organizations.

Personnel Appeals Board

Current Board: Robert Stackhouse 12/31/2024

Mike Gray 12/31/2023

Kelley Carter 12/31/2023

The Personnel Appeals Board is composed of 3 members who are residents. Members are appointed by the Town Council for three year terms.

This Board shall serve as the personnel legislative authority and shall meet when any employee of the town requests a hearing. See Chapter 8. Personnel Code, Article 4, Section 103 for further information.

Planning Board

Current Board: Simone Engelhardt 12/31/2023

Thomas D. Cote 12/31/2023

Gerald Vinci

Cory Verrill 12/31/2025

Brent Newhouse 12/31/2023

Walter Fletcher III 12/31/2025

Mark LaGross 12/31/2024

The Planning Board shall consist of seven (7) regular members, with the term of office being four (4) years. Initial appointments for regular members shall be two (2) for four years; two (2) for three years; two (2) for two years, and one (1) for one year. Vacancies caused by resignation, death, or similar reason shall be filled by appointment of a citizen by the Council to complete the unexpired term. There shall also be two (2) associate members. The appointment of the associate members shall be for three years. When a regular member is unable to act because of interest, physical incapacity, or absence for any other reason, the associate member shall serve in his/her stead in accordance with the written policy adopted by the Planning Board.

The Planning Board meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom information for the meetings are on the agenda for each meeting. The meetings are televised and can be viewed during the meetings and after here.

Recycling Committee

Current Committee: Paul Faria 12/31/2023

Christine Faria 12/31/2024

Ellen Cihiwsky 12/31/2025

Eric Glencross 12/31/2026

Vacant

The Recycling Committee is composed of seven members with one being a council member. Members are appointed by the town council for three year terms.

The purpose of the recycling committee is to gather and disseminate information concerning recycling activities and act as a liaison between town government and the residents of Pittsfield. The Recycling Committee may act as a sounding board for ideas concerning recycling in Pittsfield, assist in formulating a town-wide recycling program, and report to the town council about recycling activities. The Committee may assist with the creation, distribution, and understanding of recycling literature and information; assist with distribution of recycling containers or otherwise provide overall assistance in starting up a curbside recycling program; wherever possible, utilize the resources of SAD 53 for informing households in Pittsfield with school-age children about recycling activities; and relay to town officials residents' recycling problems or notify residents of the town's recycling efforts.

Town Council

Current Council: Jason Hall Mayor District 2 jchall56@gmail.com 12/31/2026

Ron Jester Deputy Mayor District 1 ronaldcjester@gmail.com 12/31/2024

Natalia Hall At Large nfhall@northernlight.org 12/31/2026

Heather J Donahue At Large councilordonahue@gmail.com 12/31/2025

Howard R. Margolskee District 3 howiedoc829@hotmail.com 12/31/2025

Eric Saucier District ericspittsfieldtowncouncil@gmail.com 12/31/2024

The Town Council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers on the first floor of the town office building. The meetings are live and can be viewed during the meetings and after here.

The agendas are available on the calendar of events.

The public is encouraged to attend town council meetings to bring issues, to be part of the discussions, and to learn how their government functions.