Scarborough Public Schools public meetings in 2022

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments including EV charging infrastructure and a contract zone amendment for Prime Mercedes Benz, and will vote on renewal of three manufactured housing community licenses. In old business, the council will consider a second reading to approve spending up to $140,000 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund to buy property at 91 Burnham Road for conservation. New business includes accepting several streets in subdivisions.

• Second reading on $140,000 land purchase at 91 Burnham Road from Land Acquisition Reserve Fund for conservation
• Public hearing and second reading on Prime Mercedes Benz contract zone amendment at 137 US Route One
• Public hearing on new subsection for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in zoning ordinance
• Public hearing on amendments to zoning ordinance conformity and site plan review exemptions
• Public hearing and action on renewal of three manufactured housing community licenses (Crystal Springs, Pinecrest, Hillcrest)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings on special amusement and food handler permits, then take up new business including first readings of a contract zone amendment for Prime Mercedes Benz at 137 US Route One and a proposal to spend up to $160,000 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund to buy property at 91 Burnham Road. Other items include rescinding unused bonded indebtedness, a foreclosure waiver for 332 Garnet Drive, and 2023 council chair appointments.

• Public hearing on special amusement permit for Pat's Pizza at 209 US Route One and food handlers license for Schooner Seafood at 21 Snow Canning Road (Order 22-111)
• First reading of amendment five to Contract Zone 5 for Prime Mercedes Benz at 137 US Route One, with public hearing and second reading set for December 21 (Order 22-112)
• Expenditure up to $160,000 from Land Acquisition Reserve Fund to purchase property at 91 Burnham Road (Order 22-113)
• Rescind unused and unneeded bonded indebtedness (Order 22-114)
• Waiver of foreclosure for 332 Garnet Drive (Order 22-115)

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION RE: SCHOOL BUILDNG PROJECT - 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

This is a hybrid workshop meeting of the Scarborough Town Council and Board of Education to discuss the school building project. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, those present, order of presentation, adjournment).

• Joint workshop between Town Council and Board of Education on the school building project.
• Agenda includes order of presentation (see attached documents).

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will consider authorizing enforcement proceedings against the Comfort Inn for violating conditions of its Innkeepers License. The council will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. A previously tabled memorandum of understanding with the Library Board of Trustees is recommended to be postponed indefinitely.

• Order No. 22-110: Authorize enforcement proceedings against Comfort Inn for innkeepers license violations.
• Order No. 22-108: Nomination and election of a new Town Council Chair.
• Order No. 22-109: Nomination and election of a new Town Council Vice Chair.
• Order No. 22-086: Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Library Board; recommended to postpone indefinitely.
• Town Manager report on status update of Comfort Inn, Suites.

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a public hearing on massage therapist licenses, vote on the second reading of amendments to the Coastal Waters and Harbor Ordinance, and consider first readings of zoning amendments for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, conformity, and site plan review exemptions. The council will also act on requests for a special election to fill a Portland Water District vacancy and to certify municipal election results, and will enter executive session regarding the Cliff Walk.

• Public hearing on massage therapist license for Oasis Wellness Partners at 433 US Route One and combined establishment/license for Optimal Bodywork at 33 Haigis Parkway
• Second reading of amendments to Chapter 1401 (Coastal Waters and Harbor Ordinance)
• First reading of new subsection on electric vehicle charging infrastructure in zoning ordinance (Chapter 405)
• First reading of amendment to zoning ordinance conformity section and site plan review exemption changes
• Request for special election to fill Portland Water District vacancy (term expires Nov 2023) scheduled for June 13, 2023

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: MEMO FROM CONSERVATION COMMISSION & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE - 6:00 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

The Town Council holds a workshop to discuss a memo from the Conservation Commission and Sustainability Committee regarding a GMO waiver request. The meeting includes public comment on the matter. No other business is listed.

• Discussion on the Memo regarding the GMO Waiver Request, with a PDF attachment (20220906 - MEMO TO TOWN COUNCIL.pdf, 568 KB)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 1401, the Coastal Waters and Harbor Ordinance, with a second reading scheduled for November 2. They will also act on renewal requests for four junkyard permits and consider a proclamation declaring October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 1401 Coastal Waters and Harbor Ordinance
• Junkyard permit renewals: Goldstein Steel (36 Running Hill Rd), A. Gagnon/E. Perry Iron & Metal (Rigby Rd), Speedway Auto (343 Payne Rd, conditional), SVR New England/Scarborough Recycling (40 Holmes Rd)
• Proclamation 22-005 declaring October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month
• Town Manager report on status update of Comfort Inn, Suites

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings and second readings on amendments to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Growth Management Ordinance, and General Assistance Ordinance. They will also vote on second reading of amendments for utility-scale solar energy systems and act on license requests for Sea Dog Brew Pub and several massage establishments. Additionally, they will consider authorizing a comprehensive review of the Growth Management Ordinance and accepting the withdrawal of a Growth Management exemption from Crossroads Holdings, LLC.

• Second reading and public hearing on amendments to Chapter 405C (Shoreland Zoning Ordinance)
• Second reading and public hearing on amendments to Chapter 413 (Growth Management Ordinance)
• Second reading on amendments to Chapter 405 for utility-scale solar energy systems
• New request for Food Handlers License, Liquor License, and Special Amusement Permit from Sea Dog Brew Pub at 1 Cabela Blvd.
• Request from Crossroads Holdings, LLC to withdraw its Growth Management Ordinance exemption application

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: GMO Amendment - 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed amendment to the Growth Management Ordinance (GMO), which was approved at first reading on September 21, 2022. The session includes an overview of the state law basis, community survey results on development pace, history of residential unit development, building permits issued through GMO exemptions, and a timeline of exemption requests. Public comment will be taken.

• Overview of state law basis for the Growth Management Ordinance
• Community Survey Questions 10 and 22 on resident perception of development pace and priorities
• History of residential unit development in Scarborough by unit type
• Building permits issued through an exemption to the GMO
• Timeline and key dates for GMO exemption requests under section 7(f)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings on contract zone applications from the Maine National Guard/University of New England and Prime Mercedes Benz at 137 US Route One. It will also consider renewing the Comfort Inn innkeepers license with conditions requiring on-site security and a social services coordinator. Other items include a $65,045.45 fire grant for rescue gear, first readings of amendments to the Growth Management and General Assistance Ordinances, and new massage licenses.

• Public hearing on contract zone application by UNE and Maine National Guard (Order 22-087)
• Public hearing on amendment to Contract Zone 5 by Prime Mercedes Benz at 137 US Route One (Order 22-088)
• Renewal of Comfort Inn innkeepers license at 329 US Route One with security and social services conditions (Order 22-050)
• Acceptance of $65,045.45 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for ropes and technical rescue gear (Order 22-093)
• First reading of amendments to Chapter 413 Growth Management Ordinance and Chapter 1301 General Assistance Ordinance (Orders 22-091, 22-092)

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: DOWNS ANNUAL REPORT AND GMO EXEMPTION – 5:30 P.M.- 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

The council will hear the Downs Annual Report, including several attached presentations and performance updates. It will also discuss a GMO exemption application referenced in the Crossroads Section 7F documents and a Town Center presentation. No decisions are indicated; the items are for information and discussion.

• Item 3: Presentation of the Downs Annual Report (multiple PDFs attached)
• Item 3a‑d: CEA Annual Report, Crossroads CEA performance update, and related documents
• Item 4: Discussion on the GMO exemption
• Item 4a: Crossroads Section 7F New Application (PDF attached)
• Item 4b: Town Center Presentation (PDF attached)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings on charter amendments and a $12,938,995 bond for renovating and expanding the Scarborough Public Library. The council will also consider second readings on a marijuana cultivation license for Theo's Place and changes to the administrative code, plus a first reading on shoreland zoning amendments.

• Public hearing on charter amendments for the November 8, 2022 ballot
• Public hearing on $12,938,995 bond for Scarborough Public Library renovation and expansion
• Second reading on a medical marijuana cultivation license for Theo's Place at 148 Pleasant Hill Road
• Second reading on adding Article XIII – Department of Engineering and Technical Services to the administrative code
• First reading on proposed amendments to Chapter 405C Shoreland Zoning Ordinance

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: SCHOOL FACILITY DISCUSSION - 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

This is a Town Council workshop focused on discussing school facilities. The agenda contains a presentation on the topic and procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment). No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• School Facility Discussion with an attached presentation (1,823 KB)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several items, including a proposed $12,938,995 bond for library renovation and charter amendments for the November ballot. Also on the agenda are a marijuana license second reading, a food handlers license, and a harbor master request for emergency repairs. The council will also reconsider a zoning map amendment for Highland Avenue.

• First reading of $12,938,995 bond for Scarborough Public Library renovation/expansion, to be placed on Nov. 8 ballot
• First reading of charter amendments forwarded by Charter Review Committee, to be on Nov. 8 ballot
• Second reading and final approval of marijuana licenses for Theo's Place (148 Pleasant Hill Rd) and Rose Smoke, LLC (3 Commercial Dr)
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 301 adding Department of Engineering and Technical Services
• Harbor Master request for $6,989.88 for emergency waterline repair and $5,000 for pier structural assessment

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: LIBRARY EXPANSION - 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed library expansion. The agenda is purely informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled. A presentation (Library Presentation.pdf, 4,685 KB) is attached for the discussion.

• Discussion on proposed library expansion (Item 3)
• Library Presentation.pdf (4,685 KB) attached

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council meeting on July 20, 2022 will consider a range of actions, including approving the minutes from June meetings, holding public hearings on several licensing requests, and reviewing multiple ordinance amendments. Key decisions include renewing the Innkeepers License for Comfort Inn at 329 US Route One with specific safety and social‑service conditions, and moving forward with new marijuana cultivation and manufacturing licenses for three businesses. The council will also take a second reading on several zoning ordinance amendments and adopt the FY2023 School Budget Resolution as required by state law.

• Renewal of Innkeepers License for Comfort Inn, 329 US Route One, with on‑site security and social‑services conditions
• First reading of marijuana licenses for Theo’s Place (148 Pleasant Hill Rd), UGP, LLC (31 Washington Ave), and Rose Smoke, LLC (3 Commercial Drive)
• Second reading of amendments to Chapter 405 Zoning Ordinance (Sections IV, VI, IX) and related zoning map change on Highland Avenue
• Adoption of the FY2023 School Budget Resolution
• Lease agreement approval with Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: GMO EXEMPTION REQUEST [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council is holding a workshop to review a draft order related to a request from Crossroad Holdings, LLC to exempt certain dwelling units from procedural requirements of the Growth Management Ordinance (Chapter 413), under Sections 6(f) and 7(f). The meeting is hybrid, with public comment available via the provided link. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond procedural opening and adjournment.

• Review draft order for exemption request from Crossroad Holdings, LLC under GMO Sections 6(f) and 7(f)
• Public comment available via hybrid meeting link
• Workshop follows a special town council meeting

SPECIAL SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Scarborough Town Council will vote on appointing Marcum Accountants as the new town auditors for a five-year term, and on waiving competitive bidding requirements to purchase a new ambulance. The meeting will also adjourn to a workshop on proposed charter amendments.

• Order 22-072: Appoint Marcum Accountants as town auditors for 5 years, authorize town manager to sign agreement
• Order 22-073: Waive competitive bidding to purchase a new ambulance, authorize town manager to execute contract
• Adjourn to workshop on proposed Charter Amendments

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES [HYBRID MEETING]

The Town Council holds a hybrid workshop to review and discuss possible recommendations for amending the town charter. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural.

• Review and discussion of possible Charter Recommendations (PDF attached)

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES - 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a hybrid workshop to review and discuss possible charter recommendations. Attendees will consider the 2021 Charter Review Committee Report and related working documents. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

• Review and discussion on possible charter recommendations
• Presentation of 2021 Charter Review Committee Report (PDF, 585 KB)
• Presentation of Town Council – Charter Review Committee Workshop document (PDF, 457 KB)
• Presentation of Working Document – Chapter 200 – Charter Reflecting Changes as of 06‑10‑2021 (PDF, 217 KB)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold public hearings on several ordinance amendments, including zoning changes, a new manufactured housing licensing ordinance, and a marijuana cultivation license. The council will also vote on a second reading to approve $210,000 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund to purchase property at 380 Payne Road for conservation. Other actions include certifying June 14 election results and waiving competitive bidding for four hybrid police interceptors.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for a portion of Highland Avenue from Rural Residential-Farming (R-F) to Residential (R-2)
• Public hearing on a marijuana cultivation facility license for Shannon’s Best Buds d/b/a Secret Stash Cannabis Company at 10 Snow Canning Road, Unit 14
• Second reading to approve $210,000 land purchase at 380 Payne Road from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund
• Action to waive competitive bidding and authorize purchase of four hybrid Police Interceptor vehicles
• Public hearing on new Manufactured Housing Community Licensing Ordinance (Chapter 1019) and repeal of existing Trailer and Trailer Camps ordinance

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The council will hold public hearings on several license renewals and new licenses, including a liquor license for Frith Farm LLC. Under new business, it will take first readings on a marijuana cultivation facility license for Secret Stash Cannabis Company and a proposal to purchase 380 Payne Road for $210,000 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund for conservation. It will also consider extending a lease for Community Services at 418 Payne Road and authorizing $9,203.75 in ARPA funds for IT equipment.

• Public hearing and action on renewal of innkeepers license for Comfort Inn at 329 US Route One
• Public hearing and action on new liquor license for Frith Farm LLC at 61 Ash Swamp Road
• First reading on marijuana cultivation facility for Secret Stash Cannabis Company at 10 Snow Canning Road
• First reading on $210,000 purchase of 380 Payne Road for conservation
• Action on $9,203.75 ARPA funds for IT equipment

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a second reading and vote on the proposed FY2023 Municipal/School Budget. New business includes a first reading to add a 'Workforce Housing' definition to the zoning ordinance and a zoning map amendment for a portion of Highland Avenue. The council will also hear public hearings on a medical marijuana manufacturing facility license and several lodging/liquor license renewals, and consider accepting a $60,000 ARPA Childcare Sustainability Grant.

• Second reading on FY2023 Municipal/School Budget (Order No. 22-035)
• First reading to add Workforce Housing to zoning definitions (Order No. 22-056)
• First reading to rezone a portion of Highland Avenue from R-F to R-2 (Order No. 22-057)
• Public hearing and action on medical marijuana manufacturing facility license for NIU Waters of Maine at 100 Innovation Way (Order No. 22-044)
• Request to accept $60,000 ARPA Childcare Sustainability Grant (Order No. 22-059)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

This is a regular Town Council meeting with several public hearings and action items. The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 Municipal/School Budget, consider second readings on zoning definitions and the cable TV ordinance, and introduce new ordinances regarding manufactured housing. Additional actions include marijuana license approvals, election warrants, and appointments.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2023 Municipal/School Budget (Order 22-035)
• Second reading on zoning definitions amendment (Order 22-034)
• Second reading on repeal/replace Cable TV Ordinance (Order 22-025)
• First reading on new Manufactured Housing Community Licensing Ordinance (Order 22-042)
• Act to authorize acceptance of $2,632 for Police Asset Forfeiture Account (Order 22-045)

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK RE: PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - 5:30 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council is holding a workshop with Enterprise Business Park to discuss a proposed multi-family development. The agenda includes a presentation from EBP and discussion among council members. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion on proposed multi-family development at Enterprise Business Park
• Presentation file (EBP Presentation 05 04 2022.pdf) attached

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION RE: INDEPENDENT AUDIT - 6:15 P.M. [HYBRID MEETING]

This joint workshop between the Town Council and Board of Education will receive a report from the auditors on the independent audit of the Town of Scarborough for fiscal year 2021.

• Report from auditors on the independent audit of the Town of Scarborough for 2021, with a presentation PDF attached.

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Town Council will hold public hearings on several ordinance changes, including replacing the Cable TV Ordinance and amending committee rules. It will also conduct first readings on the FY2023 budget, zoning definitions, and marijuana license requests. Additionally, it will consider a mass gathering permit for a brew festival and a proposal to refer high-call business license renewals to the Council.

• First reading of proposed FY2023 Municipal/School Budget, public hearing scheduled for May 5
• Public hearing and first reading for marijuana licenses: Coastal Maine Cannabis LLC and Potland LLC
• Second reading for marijuana license from Maine Lab LLC at 71 Pleasant Hill Road
• First reading of amendments to Zoning Ordinance definitions (Chapter 405)
• Mass Gathering Permit request from Mast Landing Brew Company for Wavy Days Brew Festival on July 23

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP RE: EV CHARGING ORDINANCE [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating electric vehicle charging. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion only. The agenda includes a memo, the proposed ordinance text, and an EV home charger guide as supporting materials.

• Discussion on proposed EV Charging Ordinance (Item 3)
• Memo to Council re Proposed Ordinance (628 KB)
• Proposed EV Charging Ordinance document (339 KB)
• EV Home Charger Guide (1,532 KB)

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council will act on setting a special election to fill a council vacancy created by Paul Johnson's resignation, with nomination papers available March 31–April 6 and the election on June 14, 2022, coinciding with the state primary and school budget validation referendum. The council will also vote on appointing Finance Committee members and receive a joint presentation on the proposed FY2023 municipal and school budget.

• Order 22-030: Set special election for council vacancy on June 14, 2022, with nomination papers available March 31–April 6
• Order 22-031: Appoint April Sither as Finance Committee chair, Kenneth Johnson and Jonathan Anderson as members
• Joint presentation on proposed FY2023 Municipal/School Budget (non-action item)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Council will hold a first reading on proposing to repeal and replace the outdated Cable TV Ordinance before renegotiating a franchise agreement with Charter Communications. Public hearings are scheduled for a special amusement permit for O'Reilly's Cure and a marijuana license for Maine Lab LLC. Old business includes a second reading for marijuana licenses for Pamolab LLC.

• Public hearing on Special Amusement Permit for Patrick O'Reilly d/b/a O'Reilly's Cure at 264 US Route One.
• Public hearing and first reading on marijuana license for Maine Lab LLC at 71 Pleasant Hill Road for an Adult Marijuana Products Manufacturing Facility.
• Second reading on marijuana licenses for Pamolab LLC at 23 Washington Avenue for Medical and Adult Marijuana Products Manufacturing Facilities.
• First reading on proposal to repeal and replace Chapter 1007 Cable TV Ordinance.
• First reading on amendment to Chapter 302 Council Rules regarding Communications Committee membership.

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP WITH CAPE ELIZABETH RE: SAWYER ROAD/STREET CULVERT EVALUATION [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council and Cape Elizabeth are holding a joint workshop to discuss the evaluation of the Sawyer Road/Street culvert. No decisions are expected; the meeting is dedicated to information sharing and discussion.

• Discussion on Sawyer Road/Street Culvert Evaluation

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Town Council will vote on a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to draft ordinance amendments and contract language with Crossroads Holdings, LLC to exempt up to 430 dwelling units over five years from the Growth Management Ordinance. The exemption would apply to multi-family or mixed-use buildings in the Town Center/Downtown of the Crossroads Planned Development District, and may include land for a community center and school. The council previously discussed the proposal on February 9, 2022.

• Order No. 22-022: Authorization to negotiate exemption for up to 430 dwelling units in the Crossroads Planned Development District
• Potential land transfer for a Town Funded Community Center and School as part of the negotiated agreement
• Performance standards and benchmarks to guide planning and development

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council meeting will include a public hearing on Pamolab, LLC's request for a medical and adult marijuana manufacturing facility at 23 Washington Avenue, with no action taken until a follow‑up meeting on March 16. Council members will also consider Resolution 22-001 to join Maine’s Community Resiliency Partnership, which could make the town eligible for $5,000‑$50,000 grants. The agenda includes approval of Order No. 22-016, a second amendment to the Downtown Omnibus TIF district expanding project costs and raising the capture rate to 100%, and Order No. 22-018 to fill vacancies on the Board of Assessment Review and the Scarborough Housing Alliance.

• Public hearing on Pamolab, LLC marijuana license request (application fee $350, licensing fee $2,500 each)
• Resolution 22-001 to join Community Resiliency Partnership (potential grant $5k‑$50k)
• Order No. 22-016 second amendment to Downtown TIF district (expand project costs, capture rate 100%)
• Order No. 22-018 appointments to Board of Assessment Review and Housing Alliance
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2022

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL - WORKSHOP RE:LEVINE PLANNING STRATEGIES [HYBRID MEETING]

The Scarborough Town Council is holding a hybrid workshop to receive a presentation from Levine Planning Strategies. The agenda includes only procedural items and the presentation, with no public hearings or new business scheduled.

• Presentation from Lavigne Planning Strategies (Levine Planning Strategies) – attached memo available
• Meeting held in hybrid format at Town Hall (259 US Route One) with remote participation via Zoom
• No new business after 10:00 PM rule in effect

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL - WORKSHOP RE:DOWNTOWN TIF

The Scarborough Town Council is holding a workshop to update and discuss the Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

• Update and discussion on Downtown TIF

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold a public hearing to consider Order No. 22-015, which requests food‑handler licenses for Upward Subs, LLC d/b/a Subway (594 US Route One and 456 Payne Road), GCS Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Aroma Joe’s Coffee (25 Saco Street), and Ronald Lydick d/b/a McDonald’s of Scarborough (221 US Route One). The recommended action is to move approval of the order, with each license carrying a $220 fee. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Order No. 22-016, a second amendment to the Downtown Omnibus Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District, with final action scheduled for March 2, 2022, and routine items such as approval of the February 2 minutes and signing of Treasurer’s warrants.

• Approve minutes from the February 2, 2022 council meeting
• Vote on Order No. 22-015 to approve food‑handler licenses for Subway, Aroma Joe’s and McDonald’s ($220 fee per license)
• Public hearing on Order No. 22-016, second amendment to the Downtown TIF district (final action March 2, 2022)
• Sign Treasurer’s warrants
• Town Manager’s report (no details provided)

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL - WORKSHOP RE:UPDATE ON TOWN CENTER DESIGN/COMMUNITY CENTER

The Scarborough Town Council held a workshop to receive an update and discuss the Town Center Design and Community Center. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was purely informational and procedural.

• Update and discussion on Town Center Design/Community Center

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL - WORKSHOP RE:UPDATE ON TOWN CENTER DESIGN/COMMUNITY CENTER-1

The Scarborough Town Council workshop on February 9, 2022 will include an update and discussion on the Town Center Design and Community Center. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is procedural, with a call to order, roll call, and adjournment surrounding the discussion item.

• Item 3 – Update and discussion on Town Center Design/Community Center

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL - WORKSHOP - ELECTED OFFICIALS STORMWATER TRAINING

The Scarborough Town Council is meeting for a workshop on stormwater training for elected officials. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, and approval of the October 6, 2021 minutes. No new business will be taken after 10:00 p.m.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2021
• Workshop on stormwater training for elected officials

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on new food handler licenses for two businesses, then decide on several orders. Key items include accepting a $286,065 Department of Justice grant for the police department's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, approving the 2022 Town Council Goals, enacting seasonal road weight restrictions from February 15 to May 15, and approving the Shellfish Commission's 2022 license allocations.

• Public hearing on food handler licenses for NIU Waters of Maine (100 Innovation Way, Unit 5) and Rosemont Market & Bakery (246 US Route One)
• Order 22-009: Accept $286,065 DOJ grant to fund police LEAD diversion program over three years
• Order 22-011: Seasonal road posting with weight restrictions (over 23,000 lbs) from Feb 15 to May 15, 2022
• Order 22-012: Approve 2022 allocations of commercial and recreational shellfish licenses as recommended by Shellfish Commission
• Order 22-010: Approve the 2022 Town Council Goals

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Scarborough Town Council holds a public hearing and vote on amending the Gateway at Scarborough-Haigis Parkway TIF district to extend its term by five years. The extension is needed to repay $1.8M in debt, a $3.5M general fund deficit, and $3.05M in SEDCO expenses. The Council also takes final action on a marijuana cultivation license for KTK Noyes Cultivation and considers a new food handler license for Harbor Fish Market. A workshop on town council goals precedes the regular meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on TIF district amendment to extend term and cover $4.85M in debt/SEDCO costs plus $3.5M deficit
• Final action on Adult Use Marijuana Cultivation License for KTK Noyes Cultivation at 148B Pleasant Hill Road (tabled from Jan. 5)
• Public hearing and action on Food Handlers License for Harbor Fish Market at 246 US Route One ($220 fee)
• Appointment of Jason Kenney (ecomaine) to Long Creek Watershed Management District Board of Directors
• Workshop on Town Council goals at 5:30 PM before the regular meeting

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP - RE: COUNCIL GOALS

This is a workshop session for the Scarborough Town Council to discuss and set council goals. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion and planning.

• Discussion on Council Goals (Item 3)

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP RE: GMO EXEMPTION REQUEST

The Scarborough Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss a response to a GMO exemption request from the Downs Development. The meeting includes opening procedures and a single discussion item. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of response to GMO exemption request from Downs Development

SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL - HYBRID SPECIAL MEETING

The Scarborough Town Council will meet to act on a request regarding a staff appreciation day. The proposal recognizes resident satisfaction ratings and customer service experiences noted in a community-wide survey.

• Order No. 22-004: Request for a staff appreciation day on Friday, January 14, 2022

The Town Council approved a request to designate Friday, January 14, 2022, as a staff appreciation day. This action recognizes positive customer service experiences and satisfaction ratings from a community-wide survey.

• Approved staff appreciation day for Friday, January 14, 2022 (7-0)

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a public hearing on new food handler license applications for three businesses. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, the town manager's report, and routine administrative actions.

• Public hearing on food handler licenses for Claire Stretch (d/b/a All Kind, LLC and The Processor, LLC) at 71 Pleasant Hill Road and Shake and Baked Kitchen, LLC at 3 Commercial Road
• Motion to approve minutes of the December 15, 2021 Town Council meeting
• Items to be signed: Treasurer's Warrants
• Town Manager's Report

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING-1

The Scarborough Town Council meeting includes routine procedural items and the approval of prior minutes. It holds public hearings on two bond authorizations: up to $725,000 to replace the 1996 fire engine and up to $1,900,800 to fund the high school turf field and track replacement. The council also hears license requests for a food‑handlers license for BSM, LLC d/b/a Terra Cotta Pasta at 680 US Route One and a food‑handlers and liquor license for Maria Villarreal d/b/a Tequileras Mexicantina Restaurant, Inc. at 183 US Route One. Finally, the council takes first readings on amendments to the traffic ordinance parking restrictions and to the zoning ordinance standards for utility‑scale solar energy systems.

• Order No. 21-073 – public hearing on bond issuance up to $1,900,800 for high school turf field and track replacement
• Order No. 21-072 – public hearing on bond issuance up to $725,000 for replacement of the 1996 fire engine
• Order No. 21-077 – public hearing on food‑handlers license for BSM, LLC d/b/a Terra Cotta Pasta (680 US Route One) and food‑handlers & liquor license for Maria Villarreal d/b/a Tequileras Mexicantina Restaurant, Inc. (183 US Route One)
• Order No. 21-078 – first reading of amendment to Chapter 605 Town of Scarborough Traffic Ordinance, Section 25, parking restrictions
• Order No. 21-079 – first reading of amendment to Chapter 405 Town of Scarborough Zoning Ordinance, Section IX, utility‑scale solar energy systems performance standards

REGULAR SCARBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Scarborough Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a food handlers license for a home-based cookie business, take final action on an adult-use marijuana cultivation license, and consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign a regional agreement for the Gorham Connector project. The meeting also includes committee appointments and introduction of new police and fire chiefs.

• Public hearing on Food Handlers License for 2 Smaht Cookies LLC at 4 Ridgeway Drive
• Final action on Adult Use Marijuana Cultivation Facility license for KTK Noyes Cultivation LLC at 148B Pleasant Hill Road
• Order 22-003: Authorize Town Manager to sign Gorham Connector Memorandum of Agreement with Maine Turnpike Authority, MaineDOT, and nearby towns
• Order 22-002: Approve appointments to various town committees and boards
• Introduction of new Police Chief Holmquist and Fire Chief Kindelan (non-action)