Biddeford public meetings in 2025

Staff Review Committee

The Staff Review Committee will meet to decide on a minor site plan request. The proposal involves the expansion of Decary Hall.

• Minor Site Plan request for Decary Hall expansion at 11 Hills Beach Road

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will hold an open public hearing to review and vote on the Electronic Vehicle Station Ordinance. It will also consider a final review of a subdivision amendment submitted by 3 Lincoln, LLC for the 3 Lincoln Street site, which proposes adding five townhomes and changing unit counts in existing buildings. Additional agenda items include a workshop with the Conservation Commission on the Comprehensive Plan and routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Workshop with the Conservation Commission on the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 1 and December 3, 2025
• Review and vote on the Electronic Vehicle Station Ordinance
• Final review of subdivision amendment for 3 Lincoln Street (Tax Map 71, Lot 2) in the MSRD 3 zone and shoreland overlay
• Rescheduled presentation by the Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Biddeford Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to discuss community engagement plans and the FY26 Action Plan/Budget process. The agenda also includes updates on the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and the PY24 and PY25 Action Plans.

• FY26 Action Plan/Budget process discussion
• Community engagement plans discussion
• 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan update
• PY24 Action Plan update
• PY25 Action Plan update

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will consider purchasing a new fire department ambulance and two pieces of heavy equipment for public works, along with a liquor license for Ichibau Japanese Restaurant. The agenda also includes appointments to committees and the review of a public engagement plan for a recreation bond.

• Approval to purchase a new fire department ambulance
• Approval to purchase a loader/plow for public works
• Approval to purchase a mini excavator for public works
• Public hearing for Ichibau Japanese Restaurant liquor license
• Presentation on Recreation Bond Public Engagement Plan

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review presentations on the comprehensive plan, a water resources chapter, and the planning process for plan chapters. It will consider proposed workshops with the Planning Board and discuss master planning issues related to erosion of local land‑use authority. Input from the Maine Municipal Association will also be heard.

• Presentation by Addie Hallingan on the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the Water Resources Chapter
• Plan/process for comprehensive plan chapters with input from the Planner
• Proposed workshops with the Planning Board for December/January meetings
• Master Planning discussion on erosion of local land‑use authority

Public Art Commission

The Biddeford Public Art Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 2025 and discuss its goals for 2025-2026, the Master Plan, and a budget request.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2025
• Discussion of Commission Goals 2025-2026
• Discussion of Master Plan
• Discussion of Budget Request

Historic Preservation Commission

The Biddeford Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request from Archetype Architects to revise the design of previously approved projects at 6 Main Street (Tax Map 71, Lot 10/1) and 14 Main Street (Tax Map 71, Lot 10/4) in the MSRD‑3 zone. The commission will also confirm quorum, approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, and address any unfinished or other business items.

• Review design revisions for 6 Main Street, Tax Map 71, Lot 10/1, MSRD‑3 zone
• Review design revisions for 14 Main Street, Tax Map 71, Lot 10/4, MSRD‑3 zone
• Approve meeting minutes from November 12, 2025
• Declaration of quorum and voting members
• Adjustments to agenda

City Council

The City Council will convene for a regular meeting focused on orientation for newly elected officials. The agenda includes a training session led by the City Manager, Solicitor, and Clerk. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM.

• New Councilor Training session
• Presentation by City Manager Truc Dever
• Presentation by City Solicitor Harry Center
• Presentation by City Clerk Robin Patterson

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will hold a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan with the Conservation Commission and discuss several development proposals. Unfinished business includes a landscaping amendment for the 39-unit Adams Point Housing project at 69 Adams Street. New business includes a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana caregiver retail store at 642 Elm Street, and a preliminary plan review for a 30-lot single-family subdivision called The Woodlands Reserve off Parkside Drive and 268 Pool Street.

• Workshop on Comprehensive Plan with Conservation Commission
• Case #2025.50: Landscaping amendment for Adams Point Housing (39 units) at 69 Adams Street
• Case #2025.51: Conditional use permit for Thriving Wellness medical marijuana caregiver retail store at 642 Elm Street, Unit 4
• Case #2025.11: Preliminary plan for 30-lot single-family subdivision The Woodlands Reserve off Parkside Drive and 268 Pool Street
• Workshop on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance with Sustainability Commission

The Board denied the proposed landscaping amendment for the Adams Point Housing project (3‑1). It approved a conditional use permit for Thriving Wellness to operate a medical marijuana caregiver store at 642 Elm Street, after waiving the full site‑plan review (3‑1). The Board also approved the preliminary site and subdivision plan for Bedard Homes’ “The Woodlands Reserve,” reducing the project from 38 to 30 lots (unanimous).

• Denied Adams Point Housing landscaping amendment (3-1)
• Waived full site plan review for Thriving Wellness (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Thriving Wellness (3-1)
• Approved Bedard Homes preliminary site and subdivision plan (unanimous)
• Amended Bedard Homes lot count from 38 to 30 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 19, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

This ceremonial meeting focuses on the swearing-in of the newly elected mayor, school committee members, and city councilors. No legislative or policy items are on the agenda.

• Swearing-in ceremony for Mayor, School Committee members, and City Councilors

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site walk at 69 Adams Street. The board will review a landscape amendment request for the Adams Point project, which was previously re‑approved on February 21, 2024. The amendment is requested by Southern Maine Affordable Housing because many original trees were saved during construction. The property is located in the MSRD 2 zone (Tax Map 38, Lot 96).

• Site walk at 69 Adams Street (Tax Map 38, Lot 96) in MSRD 2 zone
• Landscape amendment request for the Adams Point project
• Request submitted by Southern Maine Affordable Housing
• Amendment justified by preservation of original trees
• Project previously re‑approved on February 21, 2024

The Board convened a site walk to review Southern Maine Affordable Housing's request to amend the landscape plan for the Adams Point project at 69 Adams Street. Representatives Guy Gagnon, the applicant, and landscape architect Matthew Phillips inspected the trees in question. No formal approval or denial was recorded.

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will approve minutes from November and review the landscape ordinance. The group will also discuss a Planning Board workshop regarding an electric vehicle ordinance scheduled for December 3.

• Approval of November 3 and 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of the landscape ordinance
• Discussion of Planning Board EV ordinance workshop for December 3, 2025

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will meet to conduct a roll call and vote on approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Biddeford Police Department.

• Approval of Biddeford Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2028)
• Public hearing on 2025.163

The council approved the Biddeford Police Department collective bargaining agreement covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2028. The motion was made by Councilor Beaupre, seconded by Councilor Emhiser, and passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved Police Department collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will review proposed changes to city ordinances and parking regulations. The body is discussing traffic flow at specific intersections and the designation of reserved parking stalls.

• Proposed no left-hand turn at May Street and Alfred Street (Chapter 42-102)
• Proposed change from two-hour parking to no parking in front of 93 Alfred Street
• Proposed 60-foot no parking zone for East Point Audubon Sanctuary maintenance employees

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will review several development proposals, including a 17,600-square-foot mini-golf course and climbing wall, a private way request, and a residential subdivision amendment.

• Review of Sketch Plan for 17,600 SF mini-golf course at 532 Elm Street
• Review of Private Way Request for 10 Wood Island Acres
• Review of Conditional Use Permit for 'Convention Center' at 30 Upper Falls Road
• Review of Residential Subdivision Amendment at 13 Brook Street
• Review of Subdivision Amendment for internal lot division at 588 & 590 Alfred Street

The Board approved a preliminary and final Conditional Use Permit for Reveler LLC’s convention center at 30 Upper Falls Road by a 2‑1 vote. It also unanimously approved a three‑lot subdivision amendment for Pinehurst Development at 13 Brook Street and a subdivision amendment for Devine Capital at 588 and 590 Alfred Street. Sketch plans for a mini‑golf complex on Elm Street and a private way for Wood Island Acres were reviewed with no votes taken. The meeting minutes from November 5, 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Reveler LLC (30 Upper Falls Rd) – vote 2-1
• Approved three‑lot subdivision amendment for Pinehurst Development at 13 Brook St – unanimous
• Approved subdivision amendment for Devine Capital at 588 & 590 Alfred St – unanimous
• Reviewed sketch plan for N.A. Wright Creative Construct mini‑golf at 532 Elm St – no vote
• Reviewed private way request for Jason Martel at 10 Wood Island Acres – no vote
• Approved meeting minutes from November 5, 2025 – unanimous
• Declared Roch Angers as Chair Pro‑Tem – unanimous
• No other business

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will consider a SWOT analysis and hold a discussion on event planning. The meeting also includes routine reports, community group liaison updates, and staff feedback.

• SWOT analysis
• Event planning – discussion of the board
• Recreation Department Report
• Community Group Liaison Updates
• Feedback from Staff – follow up

The Recreation Commission approved the September 29, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:01 PM, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed outreach ideas and upcoming events.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on the procurement of a used marine unit for the Fire Department. The committee will also address the Lincoln Street Force Main Valve Vault and review the FY26 Period 5 YTD Report.

• Sole Source Procurement Authorization for a used Fire Department Marine Unit
• Lincoln Street Force Main Valve Vault
• FY26 Period 5 YTD Report

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will consider a police department contract, approve the purchase of a new fire department tower truck and ambulance, and address a liquor license for The Velvet Lounge.

• Police Department Contract (pending)
• Purchase of new Fire Department Tower Truck
• Purchase of new Fire Department Ambulance
• The Velvet Lounge Liquor License
• Change to City Hall Hours

The council approved the Velvet Lounge liquor license with a unanimous vote. A motion to change City Hall hours was rejected 0‑9. Several amendments to the Code of Ethics were adopted, including multiple unanimous votes and an 8‑1 vote. The Finance Director was appointed as Treasurer, the fire‑ambulance contract was tabled, and a limited‑parking amendment passed 5‑4. Executive sessions for personnel, real‑estate, and labor matters were entered unanimously.

• Approved Velvet Lounge liquor license (unanimous)
• Rejected change to City Hall hours (0 yeas, 9 nays)
• Adopted Code of Ethics amendments (unanimous and 8 yeas‑1 nay)
• Approved Finance Director as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Tabled fire department ambulance contract (unanimous)
• Passed limited‑parking amendment for Lester B. Orcutt Blvd (5 yeas, 4 nays)
• Entered executive sessions for personnel, real‑estate, and labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved Mayoral appointments to committees (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear a presentation by Addie Halligan of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the city's comprehensive plan. Members will discuss the plan's process, including proposed public workshops before the December Planning Board meetings. The commission will also review a city solicitor memo concerning Swan Pond Brook TAP council actions and consider an update to the commission's website.

• Presentation by Addie Halligan (MDEP) on the comprehensive plan
• Discussion of the comprehensive plan process and proposed public workshops
• Review of city solicitor memo regarding Swan Pond Brook TAP council actions
• Update to the Conservation Commission website

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will review a presentation for the City Council and discuss the adoption of a park at 315 Main Street. The body will also address an EV Charging Ordinance and the election of a new Secretary.

• Election of new Secretary
• November 18 Council Presentation review
• Proposed adoption and maintenance of the park at 315 Main Street
• EV Charging Ordinance
• Coordination with BCG regarding new trees in city parks

Public Art Commission

The Biddeford Public Art Commission meeting on Nov 13, 2025 will review the Master Plan Sub‑Committee Report, set the commission’s goals for 2025‑2026, and consider any other business. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Master Plan Sub‑Committee Report
• Commission Goals 2025‑2026
• Other Business

The Biddeford Public Art Commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission discussed its 2025‑2026 goals, budget considerations, and vacancy outreach, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an administrative appeal of the Planning Board’s August 6, 2025 decision that approved a pier at the University of New England. The appeal concerns the property at 11 Hills Beach Road, located in the Institutional zone, and involves Article XI (Site Plan Review) and Article XIV (Shoreland Zoning Ordinance). The board will address quorum, timeliness, required notices, jurisdiction, standing, and the completeness of the application and fees. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of appeal of Planning Board decision (case #2024-34) to approve UNE pier
• Examination of jurisdiction and review type under Article XI and Article XIV
• Assessment of timeliness, notices, standing, and application fee completeness

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request from Kris Samaras to install new replacement windows at 247 Elm Street, a property in the MSRD-2 zone. The commission will also discuss a 2025 CLG Grant Award for additional survey work. Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025, is on the agenda.

• Review of window replacement at 247 Elm Street (Tax Map 34, Lot 43) by Kris Samaras
• Discussion of 2025 CLG Grant Award for additional survey work
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Kris Samaras to replace seven windows at 247 Elm Street, with the condition that all permits be obtained before work begins. The 2025 CLG grant for additional survey work was approved but reduced from $100,000 to $75,000.

• Approved minutes from September 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Kris Samaras to replace seven windows at 247 Elm Street, conditioned on obtaining permits (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 CLG grant for additional survey work, reduced from $100,000 to $75,000 (unanimous)

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects / Operations Committee will consider approving contracts to order a new fire department tower truck and a new fire department ambulance. It will also review a feasibility bid for a skatepark and discuss FY25 capital project balances and potential carryover. Updates on the Rotary Park dog park, Main Street pump station, and removal of the airport ground lease review are included as old business.

• Approve contract to place order for a new fire department tower truck
• Approve contract to place order for a new fire department ambulance
• Skatepark feasibility bid presentation
• Review FY25 CIP project balances and potential carryover
• Update on Main Street pump station project

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will hear a presentation from Britt LaShier, the City's Opiate Outreach staff member (part of the People Recover Program). Discussion items include a December Holidays Proclamation, a proposed public survey about bathroom facilities, and planning for 2026 committee vacancies and proclamations.

• Presentation from Britt LaShier on the Opiate Outreach/People Recover Program
• Discussion of a December Holidays Proclamation
• Discussion of a public survey regarding bathrooms, including review of best practices and survey language
• Planning for 2026: committee vacancies, Vice Chair opportunity, and volunteers for proclamations
• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved a December holidays proclamation with the mayor’s name edited. Members voted to empower Bistra Nikiforova to draft a survey blurb, to cancel the December meeting, and to let Syed Zafar write the MLK Day proclamation. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 6, 2025 DEI Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December holidays proclamation with mayor’s name edit (unanimous)
• Empowered Bistra Nikiforova to write survey blurb (unanimous)
• Canceled the December meeting (unanimous)
• Empowered Syed Zafar to write MLK Day proclamation (unanimous)

Policy Committee

The Biddeford Policy Committee will discuss and review three items: an amendment to the Code of Ethics, next steps for a comprehensive board review, and a proposal to add a Veterans Committee to the Code of Ordinances. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are at the discussion/review stage.

• Review/amend Code of Ordinances, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2-3 (Code of Ethics)
• Discussion on comprehensive board/committee/commission review next steps
• Review revised Code of Ordinances to add a Veterans Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from September 22 and October 27, 2025. It adopted multiple language changes to the Code of Ethics and added new sections 2.4 and 2.5. The amended ordinance was sent to the full Council, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Code of Ethics language (unanimous)
• Added sections 2.4 and 2.5 to Code of Ethics (unanimous)
• Sent amended ordinance to Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider and vote on the approval of the bid and sale/auction of two marine units for the Fire Department. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, signing the expenditure warrant, and other business.

• Approval of bid and sale/auction of two fire department marine units (Agenda item 4.a)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 20.21.25 (Agenda item 2)
• Signing of the expenditure warrant (Agenda item 3)

City Council

The Biddeford City Council meeting will consider several approvals, including the sale of two fire department marine units and a report on conservation options for a tax‑acquired property on South Street. Other items include a resolution on the UNE Pier, hiring a staff accountant for the Finance Department, extending the Ad Hoc Veterans Committee, and a limited parking decision for Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. The council will also discuss the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and hear public comments.

• Approval of fire department marine unit bid and auction of two marine units (Item 10.a)
• Report and recommendations on conservation options for tax‑acquired property, Map‑1, Lot‑19 (South Street) (Item 10.b)
• Resolution on AG decision regarding UNE Pier (Item 10.c)
• Approval of staff accountant for the Finance Department (Item 10.d)
• Approval to extend the Ad Hoc Veterans Committee through June 30, 2026 (Item 10.e)

The Biddeford City Council approved several items, including a unanimous appointment to a citizen committee, a unanimous conservation recommendation for a tax‑acquired lot, a unanimous resolution on the UNE Pier, a 7‑2 approval of a staff accountant, a unanimous extension of the Veterans Committee, and a 6‑3 approval of limited parking on Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. The council also entered and exited an executive session unanimously.

• Approved 2025.152 mayoral appointment to a citizen committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2025.154 conservation options for Map‑1, Lot‑19 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025.156 resolution on AG decision UNE Pier (unanimous)
• Approved 2025.157 staff accountant for Finance Department (7 approve, 2 oppose)
• Approved 2025.158 extension of the Ad Hoc Veterans Committee through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025.159 limited parking on Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. (6 approve, 3 oppose)
• Entered executive session on real‑estate, labor, and compensation matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will review a Shoreland Permit application for Sea Bee, LLC and an amendment to the Adams Point project. The board will also approve meeting minutes from September and October.

• Review Shoreland Permit application for Sea Bee, LLC at 131-133 Hills Beach Road
• Review Landscape Amendment for Adams Point project at 69 Adams Street
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2025 & October 15, 2025

The Planning Board unanimously approved an extension of Coastal Oaks' preliminary approval for 12 Pearl Street to May 19, 2026. It also unanimously approved the September and October meeting minutes. The board then unanimously approved the shoreland permit for 131‑133 Hills Beach Road, adding a condition to replace a tree removed without a permit. Finally, the board unanimously voted to table the landscaping amendment request for the Adams Point project.

• Approved extension of Preliminary Approval for 12 Pearl Street to May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 and October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved shoreland permit for 131‑133 Hills Beach Road with tree‑replacement condition (unanimous)
• Tabled Adams Point landscaping amendment request (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will review old business on a Landscape Ordinance and an EV Charging Ordinance. Additionally, they will discuss a dune grass project, an Adopt a Park initiative at 315 Main Street, and a presentation to the City Council on November 18. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Old business: Landscape Ordinance and EV Charging Ordinance
• Discussion of dune grass project for spring
• Adopt a Park at 315 Main Street
• November 18 Council Presentation

Airport Commission

The Biddeford Airport Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an update from Gale Associates, and review reports from the Airport Manager and Director of Public Works.

• Approval of Minutes
• Update: Gale Associates
• Airport Manager / Director of Public Works Report

Wastewater Management Commission

The Wastewater Management Commission will hold a regular meeting to review updates on several infrastructure projects, including phases of the Alfred Street work, storm drain CSO improvements at Mechanics Park, and Elm Street design and construction. No minutes from prior meetings will be approved. The commission will also schedule a future tour of the treatment plant and pump stations.

• Alfred St Work, Phase 1 & 2
• Alfred St Work, Phase 3
• Storm Drain CSO - Mechanics Park
• Elm St Design, Bid Results, Construction Updates

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to review the non-union pay scale and the job posting for a Staff Accountant. The body will also discuss the policy and statistics regarding the Referral Bonus Program.

• Aging the Non-Union Pay Scale brief
• Staff Accountant job posting
• Referral Bonus Program policy and statistics

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will meet to receive a staff update and review minutes from September 23, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss limited parking on Lester B. Orcutt Blvd.

• Discussion of limited parking on Lester B. Orcutt Blvd.

Veterans Committee

The Biddeford Veterans Committee will review planned Veterans Day activities. It will also consider a proposal to change the committee's status from an ad hoc group to a permanent standing committee. No other items are listed for decision.

• Veterans Day Activities (old business)
• Potential status change of Veterans Committee from ad hoc to permanent (new business)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. Members discussed converting the ad‑hoc Veterans Committee to a permanent body and agreed to continue the discussion at the next meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes from 22 Sep 2025 (all in favor)
• Postponed decision on permanent Veterans Committee structure to next meeting

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will meet to review the City Council's Code of Ethics. Staff will provide updates on the Condominium Conversion Ordinance, the Solar Ordinance, and the Clifford Park Conservation Easement.

• Review of Code of Ethics
• Staff update on Condominium Conversion Ordinance
• Staff update on Solar Ordinance
• Staff update on Clifford Park Conservation Easement

The committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Code of Ethics, noting typographical errors and debating the censure process. It requested a special Policy Committee meeting on November 10 to meet a November 18 deadline for the revised ordinance draft. Councilor Beaupre proposed making the ad‑hoc Veterans Committee permanent, and the chair suggested seeking a six‑month extension from the City Council and placing the item on the November 6 agenda. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will hear an update on public restroom availability and discuss a new 'Adopt a Park' initiative. The meeting also includes an introduction of Rob Nicoll and scheduling the next meeting. No major ordinances or spending decisions are on the agenda.

• Continued discussion: update on public restrooms made available
• New business: 'Biddeford Needs You: Adopt a Park' program
• Introduction of Rob Nicoll
• Next meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive department and community group updates. The body will discuss a town hall meeting regarding a referendum bond and volunteer requirements for upcoming events.

• Update on Town Hall Meeting regarding Referendum Bond
• Volunteer needs for upcoming events
• Feedback from Recreation Staff

Conservation Commission

The Biddeford Conservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations on watershed management, and discuss proposed zoning updates for vernal pool conservation.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Thatcher Brook/Watershed by Addie Halligan (MDEP)
• Presentation on municipal planning by Greg LeClair (IF&W)
• Discussion of proposed zoning updates for Vernal Pool Complex Conservation
• Review of BCC/BPB workshop from October 15, 2025

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will discuss a quarterly update on the Fire Department's Maine EMS Sustainability Grant #2 and review the year-to-date budget report. They will also consider a training session on the Purchasing Policy Ordinance. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and an expenditure warrant signing.

• Quarterly update on Fire Department Maine EMS Sustainability Grant #2
• Year-to-date budget report as of Oct. 16, 2025
• Training session on Purchasing Policy Ordinance
• Approval of meeting minutes from Oct. 7, 2025
• Signing of the expenditure warrant

City Council

The council will consider several agenda items, including approval of funding for the JFK School property, confirmation of the City Manager’s nominee for Director of Economic Development, and amendments to parking regulations on Main Street. They will also conduct a second reading of ordinance amendments related to fire, police, and public safety advisory committees, and adopt a proclamation for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Additional items include a veterans committee report, a Wellness on Wheels presentation, and a discussion of political signs.

• Approval of funds to insure and maintain JFK School property through fiscal year 2026 (2025.147)
• Confirmation of City Manager's nomination for Director of Economic Development (2025.151)
• Amendment to delete 15‑min parking at 163 Main St (2025.139)
• Amendment to add 15‑min parking at Main/York (2025.140)
• Approval of Games of Chance ordinance (2025.144)

The council unanimously approved funds to insure and maintain the JFK School property through the remainder of fiscal year 2026. It also approved several ordinance amendments, a games‑of‑chance ordinance, and a citizen‑committee appointment. The confirmation of the City Manager's nomination for Director of Economic Development was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved appointment to a citizen committee (2025.143) – unanimous
• Approved GA maximums (2025.136) – unanimous
• Approved amendment to Fire/Police/Public Safety Advisory Committees (2025.127) – unanimous
• Deleted 15‑min parking at 163 Main St (2025.139) – unanimous
• Added 15‑min parking at Main/York (2025.140) – unanimous
• Approved Games of Chance ordinance (2025.144) – unanimous
• Approved funds to insure and maintain JFK School property through FY 2026 (2025.147) – unanimous
• Postponed confirmation of City Manager's nomination for Director of Economic Development (2025.151)

Sustainability Commission

The Biddeford Sustainability Commission will consider several environmental topics. Old business includes the Landscape Ordinance. New discussion items cover the state drought, a proposal to adopt a park at 315 Main Street and surrounding streets, and a possible dune‑grass planting project for spring.

• Landscape Ordinance (old business)
• Discussion of Maine drought conditions
• Proposal to adopt a park at 315 Main Street and nearby streets (Shevenell, Canopy, Water Street, Mechanic's, Washington Street)
• Consideration of a dune‑grass planting project for spring

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a joint workshop with the Conservation Commission to discuss the Natural Resources Ordinance and related portions of the Comprehensive Plan. This is a discussion item only; no votes or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Joint workshop with Conservation Commission on Natural Resources Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Board and Conservation Commission met jointly on October 15, 2025. Members discussed the Natural Resources portion of the ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The Recycling and Waste Management Commission will discuss updates on the waste truck, household waste, recycling education, and DEP composting. It will also consider changes to the commission roster, noting two open positions. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and planning for the next agenda.

• Waste Truck Update
• Update on Household Waste
• Update on Recycling Education
• Update on DEP Composting
• Commission Roster Changes – Two Openings

General

The Biddeford City Council will hold a town‑hall meeting to present two bond referenda. Residents will vote on Question 1, a sewer system bond, and Question 2, a recreation facilities bond. The meeting also offers optional tours of the community center.

• Question 1: Sewer Bond referendum
• Question 2: Recreation Facilities Bond referendum
• Optional tours of the J. Richard Martin Community Center

Public Art Commission

The Biddeford Public Art Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the Master Plan Sub‑Committee Report and review its goals for 2025‑2026. The meeting will conclude with any other business raised by members.

• Approve minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Review Master Plan Sub‑Committee Report
• Discuss Commission Goals for 2025‑2026
• Consider other business

The commission unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved its 2025‑2026 goals, amending Goal 4 to read “Define the Public Outreach Strategy for the Art Commission.” The commission will continue drafting its Master Plan and will move future monthly meetings to the J. Richard Martin Community Center starting in November.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Commission goals with Goal 4 amendment (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on several procurement awards for firefighting equipment and IT services. The body will also consider funding for lead hazard reduction at three specific residential addresses and repairs to the Fortunes Rock ocean wall.

• Structural Firefighter Personal Protective Ensembles bid
• Sole source procurement for Stryker Lucas CPR Device, Standpipe Pack Hose and Kit, and Rescue Airbags
• Fortunes Rock Ocean Wall Repair
• Lead Hazard Reduction projects at 100 Graham Street, 74 Summer Street, and 78 Prospect Street
• FY23 ACFR Compliance Report Management Response

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on GA maximums and lead hazard reduction projects. Members will also consider amendments to the purchasing policy, tax interest rates, and parking regulations on Main Street.

• Lead Hazard Reduction projects at 100 Graham Street, 78 Prospect Street, and 74 Summer Street
• Removal of 15-minute parking at 163 Main St and addition of 15-minute parking at Main/York
• Fortunes Rock Ocean Wall Repair
• Amendments to the Purchasing Policy (Ch 2, Article V, Division 2)
• Correction of the 2025 tax interest rate

The council confirmed a mayoral appointment to the City Council and two mayoral appointments to committees, all unanimously. It approved the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025 with a 7‑yea vote and one abstention. Several policy and project items were adopted unanimously, including purchasing policy amendments, a lead‑hazard reduction project at 100 Graham Street, an IT services contract, a tax‑interest‑rate correction, and the Fortunes Rock Ocean Wall Repair.

• Approved mayoral appointment to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral appointments to committees (unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes from 9‑16‑25 (7 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Approved Purchasing Policy Amendments, Ch 2, Art V, Div 2 (unanimous)
• Approved lead‑hazard reduction project at 100 Graham Street (unanimous)
• Approved IT Platform Services contract (unanimous, Councilor LaFountain abstained)
• Approved amendment to correct 2025 tax interest rate (unanimous)
• Approved Fortunes Rock Ocean Wall Repair (unanimous)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Biddeford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss a proclamation for Homelessness Awareness Month 2025, plan for 2026 events and proclamations, and review public bathroom survey feedback from River Jam. The meeting also includes approval of September minutes and consideration of committee roles for 2026.

• Discussion of Homelessness Awareness Month Proclamation 2025
• Committee plans for 2026: member volunteer expectations and proclamations
• Review of public bathroom survey feedback from River Jam and planned community survey questions
• Consideration of Vice Chair role for 2026

The DEI Committee approved the September 8 minutes and adopted an amended Homelessness Awareness Month proclamation. It agreed to adopt all prior proclamations and any new ones in 2026 as capacity allows. The committee assigned Flo to coordinate a survey of downtown businesses about public bathroom needs. Members were asked to consider leadership roles for the upcoming 2026 term and to volunteer for upcoming proclamation readings.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Homelessness Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved amended proclamation (unanimous)
• Agreed to adopt all prior proclamations and any new 2026 proclamations
• Flo to connect with Delilah to develop a business survey on public bathrooms
• Members invited to consider 2026 leadership roles (vacancy noted)
• Volunteers requested for Homelessness Awareness reading on 11/6
• Next meeting scheduled for 11/10 (no conflicts reported)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct a training workshop for its members. The session will be led by Pierce Atwood LLP.

• Training workshop for members conducted by Pierce Atwood LLP

Sustainability Commission

The Biddeford Sustainability Commission will confirm a quorum and introduce new members Mikaela Greenwald and Brad Crickard. The commission will address the EVCS Ordinance as old business. A site walk of the downtown area is scheduled before adjournment.

• Discussion of the EVCS Ordinance
• Introduction of new members Mikaela Greenwald and Brad Crickard
• Site walk of the downtown area

Recreation Commission

The Biddeford Recreation Commission will convene to approve minutes and introduce new members. The body will also discuss its goals for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Introduction of new commission members
• Discussion of 2025-26 commission goals

Airport Commission

The Biddeford Airport Commission meeting will review an update from Gale Associates, hear reports from the Airport Manager and the Director of Public Works, and address any other business. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Update: Gale Associates
• Airport Manager / Director of Public Works Report
• Other Business

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will continue discussions on the CITGO sign at the Five Points Placemaking Project, an update on public restrooms availability, a bike grant involving UNE and the City, and public art placards. No new business items are listed; the meeting is primarily for ongoing agenda topics.

• Continued discussion on CITGO sign at Five Points Placemaking Project
• Update on public restrooms made available
• Bike grant partnership between UNE and City of Biddeford
• Public art placards update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear a presentation on infrastructure for population growth and discuss proposed zoning updates for vernal pool conservation. Updates will also be given on the Bedard Subdivision site walk and the Pier Review Council. New business includes considering the Maine Coast Heritage Trust Climate Resilience Conservation Fund.

• Presentation on Black Roads/Infrastructure for increasing population growth
• Discussion of proposed zoning updates for Vernal Pool Complex Conservation
• Update on Bedard Subdivision site walk and IF & W Ruling
• Update on Pier Review Council & the Roch Affair
• New Business: Maine Coast Heritage Trust Climate Resilience Conservation Fund

Traffic Committee

The Biddeford Traffic Committee will discuss deleting limited parking on Main Street at the former Pepperell Bank and adding limited parking at the intersection with York Street. They will also review a crosswalk proposal near Emmons Place & Alfred Street, discuss parking on Hill Street at St. Louis Field, and consider a sidewalk on West Street near Waterhouse Field. A discussion of the Complete Streets Plan is also scheduled.

• Delete Main Street limited parking (in front of former Pepperell Bank)
• Add Main Street limited parking at York Street intersection
• Review crosswalk proposal near Emmons Place & Alfred Street
• Discuss 2-hour parking on Main Street
• Discuss sidewalk on West Street near Waterhouse Field

Veterans Committee

The Biddeford Veterans Committee will review past minutes and discuss Veterans Day events, including a parade and a Vietnam Veteran panel discussion at the City Theater. The body will also consider updates on a bridge naming project and the Adopt a Flag initiative.

• Review and approve minutes from June 23, 2025
• Vietnam Veteran panel discussion at City Theater
• Veterans Day parade and event planning
• Update on bridge naming project
• Update on Adopt a Flag initiative

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss updates to the Condominium Conversion Ordinance, the Clifford Park Conservation Easement, and a program fee review that reflects a $150,000 cumulative fee increase. The committee will also consider removing the proposed Solar Energy Systems ordinance from the table and will review amendments to the Code of Ethics, Section 2‑3. The meeting includes approval of the August 25, 2025 minutes.

• Remove proposed Ordinance Solar Energy Systems from the table (continuing review)
• Review/amend Code of Ordinances Part II, Chapter 2, Administration, Sec 2‑3 Code of Ethics
• Updates to Condominium Conversion Ordinance
• Updates to Clifford Park Conservation Easement
• Program Fee Review showing $150k cumulative fee increase

The Policy Committee unanimously approved an amendment to the solar ordinance that raises the tree‑clearing waiting period from five to ten years. It also removed the term “pollinator friendly” and added an invasive‑species control requirement (passed 3‑1). The solar ordinance was tabled until an economic analysis is completed. Several Code of Ethics amendments were unanimously adopted.

• Amended solar ordinance to increase tree‑clearing prohibition to 10 years (unanimous)
• Removed “pollinator friendly” language from solar ordinance (unanimous)
• Added invasive‑species control requirement to solar ordinance (3‑for‑1)
• Tabled solar ordinance pending economic analysis (unanimous)
• Removed Code of Ethics item from table (unanimous)
• Amended Code of Ethics Sec 2‑4(c) to add “or at least two members” (unanimous)
• Added clarifying language to exclude municipal staff from Code of Ethics (unanimous)
• Adopted orientation and training requirements for appointed members in Code of Ethics Sec 2‑4(b) (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several sketch plan and preliminary subdivision applications. Key items include a major amendment to a previous approval for 3 Lincoln Street, changing from 3 buildings to 4, adding 5 townhomes, and reducing apartment counts. The board will also consider a 27-condominium project at Thornton Street and a 104,000 SF addition to Fiber Materials Inc. at Hill Street.

• 27 condominiums proposed at 5 & 9 Thornton Street (Map 40, Lots 7 & 8) in MSRD-3 zone
• 104,000 SF addition to Fiber Materials Inc. at 389 Hill Street (Map 74, Lot 7) in I-2 zone
• Amendment to previous approval for 3 Lincoln Street: adding 5 townhomes, revising Building A from 85 to 52 units, Building B from 129 to 85 units, and maintaining a restaurant with 154 seats
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 3, 2025

The board unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 3‑2 to grant a setback waiver under Article XI for Fiber Materials Inc.’s 100,000‑sq‑ft addition on Hill Street. It also unanimously approved multiple waivers and the preliminary site‑plan, subdivision and shoreland review for the 3 Lincoln redevelopment project.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Article XI setback waiver for Fiber Materials Inc. (3-2)
• Approved 50‑ft right‑of‑way to 30‑ft waiver for 3 Lincoln site (unanimous)
• Approved open‑space waiver for 3 Lincoln site (unanimous)
• Approved parking waiver for commercial uses at 3 Lincoln (unanimous)
• Approved pedestrian‑vehicle waiver for 3 Lincoln site (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site‑plan, subdivision and shoreland review for 3 Lincoln (unanimous)

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The Recycling and Waste Management Commission will review updates on waste trucks, a recent household hazardous waste event, and household waste policies. Commissioners will consider a proposal to eliminate pay‑as‑you‑throw bags because staff find them heavy to lift. The meeting also includes recycling education updates and other business.

• Waste Truck Update
• HHW Update from Saturday, September 13th Event
• Household Waste Update – Going to Policy Committee
• Proposed Elimination of PAYT Bags (Rocco DeLuca request)
• Update on Recycling Education

Personnel Committee

The Biddeford Personnel Committee will discuss several policy updates at its September 16 meeting. Items include a Workers' Compensation Safety Incentive Program update, a Substance Abuse Policy update, a request for a wage study RFP, and a non-union employee survey on city hall hours. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Worker’s Compensation Safety Incentive Program update (WCSIP)
• Substance Abuse Policy update with red-lined version
• Request for RFP regarding a wage study
• Non-union employee survey on city hall work hours

The committee unanimously approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. Councilors voted to conduct an abbreviated non‑union employee survey on City Hall hours. The updated city‑wide Substance Abuse Policy was also approved unanimously.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved administration of abbreviated employee survey (unanimous)
• Approved updated Substance Abuse Policy for all city employees (unanimous)
• Approved updated policy (unanimous) – as recorded under wage‑study discussion

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will discuss and vote on approving a project for police multifactor authentication compliance and funding for bond education. The committee will also review a management response regarding significant deficiencies in the FY23 ACFR Compliance Report.

• Approval / CJIS Multifactor Authentication Compliance Project (Police Dept.)
• Approval/Funding for Bond Education
• Review / FY23 ACFR Compliance Report Management Response - Significant Deficiencies #5-School, #6-City, #7-City

City Council

The council will consider transferring ownership of the former JFK School and authorizing a new phase of the Eastern Fire/EMS substation project. Other items include a property tax deadline change, purchasing policy amendments, and a code of ethics redraft. Proclamations recognizing National Recovery Month and Hispanic Heritage Week will also be presented.

• Transfer of ownership of JFK School (2025.126)
• Authorization for Eastern Fire/EMS Substation Phase 1-B (2025.123)
• Change of property tax deadline (2025.132)
• Approval of purchasing policy amendments (2025.125)
• Code of Ethics redraft to be sent to Policy Committee (2025.131)

The council accepted Councilor Ortiz's resignation and appointed City Manager Truc Dever as the municipal association voting delegate. It also approved the transfer of ownership of the former JFK School and changed the property tax deadline. Several policy and ordinance updates were adopted, while an amendment to the Code of Ethics redraft was rejected.

• Accepted Councilor Ortiz resignation (unanimous in favor)
• Appointed City Manager Truc Dever as voting delegate, replacing Mayor Grohman (unanimous in favor)
• Approved transfer of ownership of the JFK School (unanimous in favor)
• Authorized Eastern Fire/EMS Substation Phase 1‑B update (unanimous in favor)
• Adopted Purchasing Policy amendments, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2 (unanimous in favor)
• Amended Board, Committee, Commission Ordinance Template (6 yeas, 1 nay) and passed resolve (unanimous)
• Changed property tax deadline (6 yeas, 1 nay)
• Rejected amendment to Code of Ethics redraft (2 yeas, 5 nays); original order passed unanimously

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider a $72,000 Community Action Grant request and discuss the Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) ordinance. They will also elect a new secretary, review a proposed Hill Street bike lane, and discuss a ban on plastics. A downtown walk is scheduled for September 29.

• Community Action Grant — $72,000 requested
• Discussion of EVCS Ordinance
• Election of new Secretary
• Hill Street Bike Lane proposal
• Ban on Plastic discussion

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will meet to review a report from the Master Plan Sub Committee. The body will also discuss its goals for the 2025-2026 period.

• Master Plan Sub Committee report
• Commission Goals 2025-2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications during this meeting. One application is from Fathom Companies to redevelop a portion of the former Maine Energy Recovery Company site on Pearl Street (Tax Map 71, Lot 2, MSRD‑3 Zone). The other is from Rand Clark to make exterior alterations at 140 Elm Street (Tax Map 38, Lot 110, MSRD‑1 Zone). Both items are listed under New Business.

• Review of Fathom Companies proposal to redevelop part of former MERC site, Pearl St, Tax Map 71, Lot 2, MSRD‑3 Zone
• Review of Rand Clark proposal for exterior alterations at 140 Elm St, Tax Map 38, Lot 110, MSRD‑1 Zone
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 13, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Fathom Companies to construct Building 3B on Pearl Street, conditioned on obtaining all required permits. A third unanimous vote approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Rand Clark’s exterior alterations at 140 Elm Street, also conditioned on permits and specific design requirements.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Fathom Companies building at Pearl Street, conditioned on permits (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Rand Clark alterations at 140 Elm Street, conditioned on permits and design specs (unanimous)

Wastewater Management Commission

The commission will discuss sewer abatement fees that were paid by residents who were not actually connected to the sewer system. They will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects including Alfred Street work phases 1-3, storm drain CSO at Mechanics Park, Elm Street design and bid results, and the FMI Pump Station.

• Discussion on sewer abatement fees paid by residents not on sewer
• Alfred Street Work – Phase 1 & 2 update
• Alfred Street Work – Phase 3 update
• Storm Drain CSO – Mechanics Park update
• Elm Street design, bid results, and construction updates

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct a site walk of the JFK School with Superintendent Ray. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• JFK School site walk with Superintendent Ray

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss and vote on approving a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. Other agenda items include strategic planning for 2026, reflections on River Jam, volunteering expectations, and a discussion on public bathrooms.

• Approval for Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation
• Strategic planning for 2026 including River Jam reflections and volunteering expectations
• Discussion on new committee members in 2026
• What's next with public bathrooms?

The DEI Committee approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, both by unanimous vote. Members agreed to focus on Pride, Juneteenth, Black History Month and Eid events for 2026. The committee will develop proclamations for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Homelessness Awareness Week, and will gather data on public bathrooms for future Council recommendations.

• Approved August 11, 2025 DEI Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Decided to prioritize Pride, Juneteenth, Black History Month, and Eid events
• Agreed to create and share a 2026 proclamation list with Shelly M.
• Planned to draft an Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation
• Planned to draft a Homelessness Awareness Week proclamation for October review
• Agreed to collect data on public bathrooms and consider recommendations for Council
• Noted two open committee seats for 2026 and encouraged applications

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site walk to review Bedard Homes LLC’s proposed subdivision at 268 Pool Street. The property is located in the Suburban Residential 1 (SR1) zoning district and partly within the Stream Protection Shoreland Overlay District. Board members will receive a procedural briefing from planner Galbraith and may submit questions to the Planning Office.

• Site walk for Bedard Homes LLC subdivision at 268 Pool Street (SR1 zone, Stream Protection Shoreland Overlay)
• Planner Galbraith to explain procedure and decorum for the site walk
• Declaration of quorum and voting members

The Planning Board met on September 3, 2025, with a quorum of three members. Board members and staff toured the proposed subdivision site at 268 Pool Street, noting its location in the Suburban Residential 1 zoning district and a portion within the Stream Protection Shoreland Overlay. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were taken during this meeting.

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will consider a subdivision amendment and a shoreland structure relocation. One proposed condominium project has been rescheduled.

• Subdivision Amendment for Travis & Lisa Wing at 1 Moxie Lane
• Shoreland Review for Lionsgate Properties, LLC to relocate a structure at 79 Fortunes Rocks Road
• Rescheduled review of sketch plan for 27 condominiums at 5 & 7 Thornton Street

The Planning Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from the August 20 session. It granted a subdivision‑review waiver and approved the minor subdivision amendment for 1 Moxie Lane (Tax Map 77, Lot 22) in the SR‑1, RF and Shoreland overlay zones. The board also unanimously approved the greatest‑practical‑extent determination for Lionsgate Properties’ non‑conforming structure at 79 Fortunes Rocks Road. The sketch‑plan review for 27 condominiums at 5 & 7 Thornton Street was rescheduled.

• Approved August 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Waived subdivision review for 1 Moxie Lane amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision amendment for 1 Moxie Lane (unanimous)
• Approved greatest‑practical‑extent determination for Lionsgate at 79 Fortunes Rocks Rd (unanimous)
• Rescheduled review of sketch plan for 27 condominiums at 5 & 7 Thornton St (to be announced)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and approve funding for community projects and hazard reduction. The body will review bids for lead hazard reduction at two specific residential addresses and funding for a community center project.

• Funding for Paving-Playground Project at J. Richard Martin Community Center
• Bid approval for lead hazard reduction at 41 Granite St
• Bid approval for lead hazard reduction at 146 Cleaves St
• Change order for J. Richard Martin Community Playground Project

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will consider approving capital improvement funds, paving projects, and amendments to traffic and parking ordinances. The agenda includes resolutions for development corporations and housing entities.

• Approval of FY26 Capital Improvement Funds
• Approval of funds for Paving-Playground Project at J. Richard Martin Community Center
• Amendment to parking regulations on Main Street
• Amendment to no-parking regulations on Hill Street
• Approval of Lead Hazard Reduction at 146 Cleaves Street

The council approved an audit contract with CBIZ by unanimous vote. It also adopted several FY26 capital improvement allocations, a lead‑hazard reduction project, and funding for a playground renovation, all unanimously. The Westbrook Development Corporation resolution was amended and passed with a 7‑1 vote. Parking regulations on Main Street and Hill Street were amended and approved unanimously.

• Approved audit contract with CBIZ (unanimous)
• Amended and approved limited parking on Main Street (unanimous)
• Amended No Parking on Hill Street with $25,000 limit (unanimous)
• Approved Westbrook Development Corp resolution (amended, 7 yeas‑1 nay)
• Approved Lead Hazard Reduction at 146 Cleaves Street (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Capital Improvement Fund Allocation No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Avesta Housing resolution (unanimous, Councilor Doughty abstained)
• Approved funds for paving at J. Richard Martin Community Center playground (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Biddeford Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 24, 2025, and receive updates from Gale Associates and the Airport Manager/Director of Public Works. No other specific actions or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025
• Update from Gale Associates (consulting firm)
• Airport Manager/Director of Public Works report

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will review a grant application from the Recreation Department for Maine Trails funding. They will also receive updates on the Consolidated Plan and PY25 Annual Action Plan, the 2022 Lead Grant match requirement, and public facilities projects at the Community Center Playground and McArthur Library. No decisions are noted, only discussion and informational updates.

• Discussion of Recreation Department Maine Trails Grant
• Update on Consolidated Plan/PY25 Annual Action Plan
• Update on 2022 Lead Grant match requirement
• Public Facilities projects – Community Center Playground
• Public Facilities projects – McArthur Library

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will continue discussions on the Five Points Placemaking Project, specifically reviewing the final design for the Former CITGO Sign and the availability of public restrooms. The agenda also includes a discussion on the conditions of bike racks and the Committee Participation Guide.

• Review of final design for Former CITGO Sign at Five Points Placemaking Project
• Discussion on availability of public restrooms
• Review of conditions for bike racks
• Review of Committee Participation Guide
• Continued discussion on Downtown Development Commission projects

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear a presentation on the Thacher Brook Watershed Management Plan proposal from FB Environment. They will also receive updates on the Bedard Subdivision, Pier Review, Swan Pond Brook TAP Lot, and water quality sampling. New business includes a discussion on collaborating with the Planning Board regarding the 1960s-era zoning regime and vernal pool complexes.

• Thacher Brook WMP proposal presentation by FB Environment
• Bedard Subdivision update
• Pier Review discussion
• Swan Pond Brook TAP Lot update
• Collaboration with Planning Board on 1960s zoning and vernal pool complex

The commission approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members assigned tasks to advance a zoning update collaboration with the Planning Board, including sending an outline, summarizing ordinances, and presenting on September 17. The meeting was adjourned unanimously, with the next session scheduled for September 24, 2025.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
• E. Heumiller to summarize zoning ordinances and send to Adi
• D. Galbraith to present to Planning Board on 9/17 with workshop follow‑up
• Send outline to gauge Planning Board interest in a working session
• Plan to submit Science on Main Street grant application by end of August
• Schedule Bedard Subdivision site walk on 9/3 at 4:30 PM, 268 Pool Street
• Noted upcoming 33‑36 home development proposal at 674 South St

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two bond questions: one for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) improvements and one for Recreation Facility upgrades. A public hearing will also be held on a Charter Revision Referendum Question. The council may vote to approve the bond questions after the hearings.

• Public hearing and second reading for Bond Question 1: Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)
• Public hearing and second reading for Bond Question 2: Recreation Facility Improvements
• Public hearing on Charter Revision Referendum Question

The council unanimously approved Bond Question 1 for a Combined Sewer Overflow project (2025.101). The council approved Bond Question 2 for recreation facility improvements (2025.102) with a vote of 5 yeas and 2 nays. The council also entered and later exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved Combined Sewer Overflow bond (2025.101) – unanimous
• Approved Recreation Facility Improvements bond (2025.102) – 5 yeas, 2 nays
• Entered executive session on real estate matters – unanimous
• Exited executive session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss a proposal to merge the existing Police Advisory Committee and Fire Advisory Committee into a single Public Safety Committee. They will also review an ordinance template for board/committee/commission ordinances and consider amendments to Chapter 2, Article IV, Divisions 11 (Fire Advisory Committee) and 12 (Police Advisory Committee). Additionally, the committee will review the Purchasing Policy in Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2. All items are for discussion and review only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Review ordinance template for board/committee/commission ordinances
• Amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 11 - Fire Advisory Committee
• Amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 12 - Police Advisory Committee
• Review merger of Police and Fire Advisory Committees into new Public Safety Committee
• Review Purchasing Policy, Ch 2, Article V, Division 2

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site walk for a proposed redevelopment of 15 Pearl Street (Map 71, Lot 2) in the MSRD 3 Zone and shoreland overlay. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the board is reviewing the site conditions.

• Site walk for proposed redevelopment of 15 Pearl Street (3 Lincoln, LLC) in MSRD 3 Zone and shoreland overlay

The Board reviewed the 3 Lincoln, LLC site at 15 Pearl Street and discussed the fire lane width, noting the applicant prefers 20 ft but will cooperate if widening to 22 ft is required. The applicant enlarged the garages to two‑car units and said the sprinkler system and courtyard can accommodate multiple fire trucks. Snow‑plow responsibilities and city lighting, congestion, and fire‑lane access during construction were also addressed. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a sketch hearing on a proposed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Ordinance to require EV charging in new developments. They will also review a preliminary subdivision amendment for 3 Lincoln Street to add five townhomes and adjust residential unit counts. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Sketch hearing for proposed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Ordinance
• Preliminary subdivision amendment for 3 Lincoln Street adding 5 townhomes and adjusting unit counts in buildings A and B
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 6, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously voted to table the preliminary site plan and subdivision review for 3 Lincoln Street until outstanding issues are resolved. No vote was taken on the proposed Electric Vehicle ordinance, which was discussed for feedback only.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024.55 preliminary site plan for 3 Lincoln Street (unanimous)

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The Recycling and Waste Management Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding waste trucks and a revised definition for household waste. The body will also coordinate staffing for a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) day on September 13th.

• Waste Truck Update
• HHW Day staffing for Saturday, September 13th
• Revised Household Waste Definition
• Recycling Education update
• Commission Roster vacancy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and approve expenditures for community center security and a new payroll software contract. The body will also review financial reporting and compliance documents.

• Approval of security upgrades for the Community Center
• Award of Finance Payroll Software RFP to Paylocity (2025.109)
• Review of Month-End Closeout Reporting
• Review of FY23 ACFR Compliance Report Management Response, Items 3 & 4

City Council

The Biddeford City Council meeting will hold a public hearing and consider the liquor license application for K-Thai Kitchen. Council members will also receive presentations on the Saco‑Biddeford multi‑modal bridge and the J. Richard Martin Community Center Park renovation. Several ordinance amendments affecting parking on Main Street and Hill Street will be voted on, along with approval of a payroll software contract with Paylocity.

• Public hearing and consideration of K-Thai Kitchen liquor license
• Presentation on Saco‑Biddeford Multi‑modal Bridge
• Presentation on J. Richard Martin Community Center Park Renovation Project
• Amendments to Code of Ordinances: limited parking on Main Street and no parking on Hill Street
• Approval of Finance Payroll Software RFP to Paylocity

The council unanimously approved a liquor license for K‑Thai Kitchen and adopted amendments to Main Street limited‑parking rules and to the Hill Street no‑parking ordinance. It also approved a payroll‑software contract with Paylocity, directed the City Manager to evaluate a conservation‑commission property recommendation, and extended the meeting past 9 p.m. Additionally, a special Oktoberfest event was approved.

• Approved K‑Thai Kitchen liquor license (unanimous)
• Amended Main Street limited‑parking ordinance (unanimous)
• Amended Hill Street no‑parking ordinance (6 yeas, 3 nays)
• Approved Paylocity payroll‑software RFP (unanimous; Belanger absent)
• Directed City Manager to evaluate conservation‑commission property recommendation; amendment to report‑back date passed (7 yeas, 2 nays); order passed unanimously
• Extended meeting past 9:00 p.m. (8 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved Biddeford Oktoberfest special event (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will review several ongoing initiatives. It will continue evaluating the Landscape Ordinance and discuss funding for the bike and pedestrian plan and for an energy audit of municipal buildings. The commission will also consider ideas for site walks, a council update, and a coastal planning case study from Nantucket, MA.

• Continue evaluation of the Landscape Ordinance
• Discuss funding for the bike and pedestrian plan
• Discuss funding for a municipal building energy audit
• Consider ideas for site walks and field work
• Review a coastal planning case study from Nantucket, MA

Public Art Commission

The Biddeford Public Art Commission will discuss its goals for 2025‑2026, adopt a budget, and consider updates to policies and procedures. It will also review incoming art project requests, including proposals from New Life Church and the MERC Tower. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and other business.

• Commission Goals 2025‑2026
• Budget for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year
• Updates to Policies and Procedures and related guidelines
• Review of incoming public art requests (New Life Church, MERC Tower, etc.)
• Discussion of communication tools (logo, website) and a small summer project

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider application 2025.22 to replace ten select windows on the rear of 65 High Street (Tax Map 39, Lot 238, MSRD-2 Zone). The commission will also discuss the 2025 CLG Grant and a call for volunteers to staff the River Jam public outreach table. Minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• 2025.22 HPC review: replace ten select windows at 65 High Street, Tax Map 39, Lot 238, MSRD-2 Zone
• Discussion of the 2025 CLG Grant
• Volunteer request for River Jam tabling and public outreach

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for SarahBeth Libby to replace ten select windows at 65 High Street, with the condition that all permits be obtained from Code Enforcement before work begins.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 10 window replacements at 65 High Street, conditioned on permits (unanimous)

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects / Operations Committee will review recommendations for remaining FY26 capital project funds and municipal airport ground leases. The body will also discuss the City Hall HVAC update and the purchase of fire department vehicles.

• FY26 Capital Projects recommendations for remaining funds
• Review of Biddeford Municipal Airport ground leases
• City Hall air conditioning/heating update
• Fire Department vehicle/apparatus purchase discussion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to review the July 14 minutes and discuss several community items. The agenda includes updates on River Jam and the Biddeford Beat, as well as a continued discussion regarding a public bathroom survey.

• Public Bathroom Survey discussion
• Biddeford Beat and Proclamations write-ups
• River Jam updates

The committee unanimously approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Members were assigned to draft proclamations and Beat write‑ups for Hispanic Heritage month, Jewish High Holy Days, and Suicide Prevention Week, with drafts to be reviewed at upcoming meetings. The group agreed to create a short public‑bathroom survey to distribute at the River Jam event. The October meeting was rescheduled to October 6 due to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

• Approved July 14, 2025 DEI minutes (unanimous)
• Changed October meeting date to Oct 6
• Assigned Scott to draft Hispanic Heritage proclamation (to be approved Sep 8)
• Assigned Shelly to compile list of local Hispanic/Latinx businesses
• Assigned Flo to write piece for Jewish High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur)
• Assigned Bistra to write Suicide Prevention Week Beat article (Sept 5 edition)
• Agreed to draft a short public‑bathroom survey for distribution at River Jam
• Maura to share River Jam event details (parking, maps) with committee

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will review a conditional use permit for a childcare center expansion and a sketch plan for 36 new homes, along with a research pier project. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit 2025.20: Childcare center expansion at 460 Elm Street
• Sketch Plan 2025.11: 36 single-family homes at 268 Pool Street
• Site plan review: Research pier and floats at 11 Hills Beach Road for University of New England

The Board approved the July 16 meeting minutes unanimously. It waived the full site‑plan review for the Miles of Smiles childcare expansion. The Board then approved a Conditional Use Permit for the 460 Elm Street daycare, authorizing up to 70 children and attaching specific parking, signage, and safety conditions.

• Approved July 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Waived full site‑plan review for 460 Elm Street childcare expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 460 Elm Street childcare center with conditions (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve expenditures for the Police Department and internal Finance Department procedures. The committee will also review the signing of the expenditure warrant.

• Finance Department month end closure procedures
• Police Department exterior camera replacement
• Purchase of 55 Glock G45 Safariland Holsters for the Police Department

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Route 111-Mill Redevelopment TIF District. The council is set to vote on several items, including two bond questions: one for Combined Sewer Overflow improvements and one for Recreation Facility improvements. Other votes include a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees, funding for the Biddeford Food Pantry, and a charter revision referendum question.

• Public hearing on Eleventh Amendment to Rte. 111-Mill Redevelopment TIF District
• Vote on Bond Question 1 for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) improvements
• Vote on Bond Question 2 for Recreation Facility improvements
• Vote on 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for non-union employees effective July 1, 2025
• Vote on funding for Biddeford Food Pantry

The Biddeford City Council approved a $20 M Combined Sewer Overflow bond after amending the original $40 M request, and also approved a bond for recreation facility improvements. A 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑union employees was adopted. Additional approvals included a TIF district amendment, a charter referendum, and two special event permits, while the Westbrook Development resolution was tabled.

• Approved $20 M Combined Sewer Overflow bond (amended from $40 M) – 6 yeas, 1 nay
• Approved Recreation Facility Improvements bond – 6 yeas, 1 nay
• Approved 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑union employees – 6 yeas, 1 nay
• Approved Eleventh Amendment to Rte. 111‑Mill Redevelopment TIF district – 6 yeas, 1 nay
• Approved Charter Revision Referendum question – unanimous
• Approved Special Event Fringe Festival – unanimous
• Approved Special Event River Jam (location amended) – unanimous
• Tabled Westbrook Development resolution – 6 yeas, 1 nay

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider the greenhouse‑gas emission inventory presented by Scott Clemons‑Baker. It will receive an update from SMPDC. The commission notes that a council meeting has been postponed to the fall. The agenda also includes routine approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Review of Scott Clemons‑Baker GHG emission inventory results
• Update from SMPDC
• Notice that council meeting postponed to fall
• Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Declaration of quorum/voting members

Traffic Committee

The Biddeford Traffic Committee will discuss creating a third 15-minute parking space on Main Street between Adams and Washington, extending existing spaces in front of 3-D's Variety. They will also consider traffic calming measures on Alfred Road at Ray and Emmons Streets, including crosswalks, markings, or lights. An update on National Complete Streets will be given by Councilor Whiting and Student Representative Sam Drummey, and Main Street parking options will be discussed.

• Extending 15-minute parking spaces on Main Street from two to three spaces in front of 3-D's Variety
• Considering crosswalks, markings, lights, or traffic calming on Alfred Rd at Ray and Emmons St
• Update on National Complete Streets by Councilor Whiting and Student Representative Sam Drummey
• Discussion of Main Street parking options

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss merging the Biddeford Police Advisory Committee and the Biddeford Fire Advisory Committee into a single Public Safety Committee. It will also review an ordinance template for board, committee, and commission ordinances and examine a section of the Purchasing Policy. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, pledge, agenda adjustments, and approval of minutes.

• Review of ordinance template for board/committee/commission ordinances
• Proposal to merge Police Advisory Committee and Fire Advisory Committee into a Public Safety Committee
• Review of Purchasing Policy, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes from May 28, 2025. Members will discuss the status of the 2022 Lead Grant, public facilities projects, and the budget.

• 2022 Lead Grant status update
• Public Facilities projects update
• Budget status update

The Citizens' Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The council also approved funding for fencing upgrades around the community center playground, with the timeline for completion expected by September. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved spending for fencing upgrades around community playground (no vote tally provided)

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will meet to review the final design for the former Citgo sign as part of the Five Points Placemaking Project. The body will also discuss the availability of public restrooms and bike rack conditions.

• Final design for the former Citgo sign at Five Points Placemaking Project
• Availability of public restrooms
• Bike rack conditions and parking
• Committee Participation Guide

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will receive a presentation on Black Roads from BPW Director Jeff Demers. The body will discuss the Comprehensive Plan matrix, the Bedard Subdivision, and potential grants for Swan Pond Brook.

• Presentation on Black Roads by BPW Director Jeff Demers
• Bedard Subdivision update
• Swan Pond Brook grant opportunities via Saco Watershed Collaborative Efforts
• 604b Planning Grant and 319 Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Control Grant
• Payment status of Mark Ward Consultant Report

The Biddeford Conservation Commission held its July 23 meeting to hear a presentation on Black Roads and receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan, water‑quality sampling, subdivision projects, and grant opportunities. The commission also discussed website matters, Maine's Open Farm Day, and upcoming public‑engagement events. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss updates to the Worker’s Compensation Safety Incentive Program, consider a recommendation to grant a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑union employees, and review a request to issue an RFP for a wage study. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and other business.

• Worker’s Compensation Safety Incentive Program update
• Recommendation for 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑union employees
• Request to issue a Request for Proposals for a wage study

Staff Review Committee

The Staff Review Committee will review a Sketch Plan application submitted by Maine Health. The proposal seeks to convert part of the existing building at 208 Graham Street (Tax Map 28, Lots 58 & 59) in the R-2 zone into transitional housing. The plan would renovate about 5,000 square feet to create seven studio living quarters and associated community spaces such as a kitchen, bathrooms, dining room, pantry, laundry and storage rooms.

• Review Sketch Plan from Maine Health for transitional housing at 208 Graham St (≈5,000 sq ft, 7 studios) in R-2 zone

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will approve the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes and confirm a quorum. It will discuss a pilot "fix it fair" event with Esther Brown of the Recreation Department. Continued discussion of the Landscape Ordinance and a review of the FY 2026 budget are also on the agenda.

• Discussion with Esther Brown (Recreation Dept.) on pilot "fix it fair" event
• Continued discussion of the Landscape Ordinance
• Review of FY 2026 budget
• Approval of June 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission met without a quorum, so no votes were taken. Members discussed losing a beach design project, a cancelled Fix‑it Fair, and postponed the Landscaping Ordinance draft. They expressed interest in a food‑waste recycling service at River Jam and noted upcoming grant topics, but no actions were approved.

Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review is meeting to continue a hearing regarding a request for abatement of real estate taxes. The request concerns the property located at 44 Pike Street.

• Tax abatement request for Ahmed Alnuaimi at 44 Pike Street (Tax Map 39 Lot 258)

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will review several applications, including a site plan for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-thru, a major subdivision amendment for the 3 Lincoln Street redevelopment that adds townhomes and adjusts residential unit counts, and a shoreland application to rebuild a house. Other items include a research pier for the University of New England and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Shoreland Zoning Application for rebuilding house and garage at 49-Mile Stretch Road (expired 2021 approval)
• Site Plan Review for Chick-fil-A to build 4,900±SF restaurant with drive-thru at 150 Shops Way (B2 Zone)
• Final Subdivision amendment for 3 Lincoln Street: adding 5 townhomes, revising Building A from 85 to up to 52 units, Building B from 129 to up to 85 units (MSRD 3 zone)
• Site plan and shoreland permits for UNE research pier and floats at 11 Hills Beach Road (Institutional Zone)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 2 and 9, 2025

The board approved the Shoreland Zoning Application (Case #2025.19) for Brian T. Anderson’s house rebuild, passing the motion unanimously. Minutes from the July 2 and July 9 meetings were also approved unanimously. The Chick‑fil‑A site‑plan application was tabled at the applicant’s request, and the research‑pier agenda item was removed from the table by unanimous vote. Director of Planning & Development George Gervais announced his resignation effective July 31, 2025.

• Approved Shoreline Zoning Application Case #2025.19 for 49 Mile Stretch Road (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 2 & 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Chick‑fil‑A site‑plan application (150 Shops Way) at applicant’s request (no vote)
• Removed research‑pier agenda item from the table (unanimous)
• Director of Planning & Development George Gervais resignation effective July 31, 2025 (announced)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several items including removing from table and approving Main Street Pump Station upgrades, a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340, grants for EMS and marine rescue, amending council rules, and rescinding a development agreement with Westbrook Development Corporation. They will also discuss potential bond and referendum questions for the November ballot and the status of a telecommunications stack at 3 Lincoln Street. Public comment periods are held at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Remove from table and consider approval of Main St Pump Station upgrades
• Discuss local bond and referendum questions for November ballot
• Consider rescinding development agreement with Westbrook Development Corporation
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340
• Approve grants: Maine EMS Sustainability Program and Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Marine Rescue Boat

The council unanimously approved the Main Street pump station upgrade project. It also unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement for Public Works supervisors, a Maine EMS sustainability grant, a Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation marine rescue boat grant, and an amendment to council rules. The motion to authorize the city manager to execute a development agreement with Westbrook Development Corporation was rejected, with a 1‑yes to 8‑no vote. The council approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved Main St pump station upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Supervisors/Teamsters CBA (unanimous)
• Approved Maine EMS Sustainability Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation marine rescue boat grant (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to council rules (unanimous)
• Rejected city manager authority for Westbrook Development Corp agreement (1 yea, 8 nays)

Staff Review Committee

The Staff Review Committee will meet to review a site plan and conditional use request for a residential development. The proposal involves building duplexes on lots closest to Old Pool Road.

• Site Plan/Conditional Use request from Wermenchuk Realty Trust for duplexes at 2 Old Pool Road

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to review the recent Juneteenth event and plan for the upcoming River Jam. The body will also discuss city department partnerships and a community engagement survey regarding public bathrooms.

• Debrief of Juneteenth Event
• Planning for River Jam on August 16
• Community Engagement Survey on public bathrooms
• Partnerships with City Departments

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Members discussed the recent Juneteenth event, planning for the upcoming River Jam on August 16, email response procedures, potential city‑department partnerships, and a proposed public‑bathroom survey. No additional formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 9 2025 DEI Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The Biddeford Public Art Commission will meet to organize its operations, including selecting leadership positions and a regular meeting schedule. The meeting is a procedural gathering to establish the group's framework.

• Discussion of Chair and Secretary positions
• Selection of regular meeting day and time
• Introduction and icebreaker

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a grant application to replace windows at 215 Main Street and discuss design guidelines and next steps for local landmark designation.

• Review of 2025.20 HPC for window replacement at 215 Main Street
• Discussion of design guidelines approved by MHPC
• Identification of candidates for local historic landmark designation

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the May 28 and June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, correcting the spelling of Ryan Senatore’s name, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Grant Kassel to replace two rear windows at 215 Main Street, conditioned on obtaining permits from Code Enforcement, again unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 28 & June 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Grant Kassel to replace two rear windows at 215 Main Street, conditioned on permits (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site walk (workshop) for the proposed Marine Science Pier at the University of New England. The public is not permitted to ask questions or comment during this portion.

• Site walk for proposed Marine Science Pier at UNE (Case 2024.34)

The Planning Board met on July 9, 2025 with a quorum of five members. A site walk was held for the proposed Marine Science Pier for the University of New England. The board noted that the workshop does not allow public comments and directed questions to be emailed before the July 16 meeting. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects/Operations Committee will discuss and make recommendations on the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for multiple city departments, including Fire, Police, Public Works, and others. The committee will also consider a lease renewal for the St. Louis Alumni Association at the J Richard Martin Community Center and review ground leases at the Biddeford Municipal Airport.

• FY26 Capital Projects Recommendations for BFD, BPD, DPW, ENG, WWTF, REC, BIA, and WBS departments
• Approval / Lease Renewal for St. Louis Alumni Association at J Richard Martin Community Center
• Review of Biddeford Municipal Airport Ground Leases

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will hold a public hearing and take comments on a final plan subdivision application by Coastal Oaks, LLC to construct eight single-family homes at 512 Pool Street. The board will also review a Greatest Practical Extent application for Matthew and Mary Lopresti to reconstruct a home at 100-Mile Stretch Road under shoreland zoning. Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2025.

• Public hearing on final plan subdivision for 8 homes at 512 Pool Street (Coastal Oaks, LLC) in RF and SR-1 zones
• Review of Greatest Practical Extent (shoreland zoning) application to reconstruct home at 100-Mile Stretch Road by Matthew & Mary Lopresti
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the consent agenda, including June 18 minutes, by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the Greatest Practical Extent determination for the Lopresti property on 100‑Mile Stretch Road. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the final plan for the Belle Woods (formerly Coastal Oaks) 9‑lot subdivision at 512 Pool Street.

• Approved Consent Agenda (June 18 minutes) – unanimous
• Approved Greatest Practical Extent determination for 100‑Mile Stretch Road (Tax Map 61, Lot 3) – unanimous
• Approved Belle Woods Subdivision (9‑lot, 8 homes + 1 open space) at 512 Pool Street – unanimous

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the start date for a Lister position in the Assessing Department and the approval of Recreation Financial Aid funding. The committee will also receive a debt service update.

• Approval and start date for Lister Position in the Assessing Department (2025.88)
• Approval of Recreation Financial Aid funding (2025.89)
• Debt Service Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a liquor license for Into the Rift LLC. A major item is the reconsideration of the Forest Green Development Agreement and TIF for sewer contribution (item 2025.79). The Council will also discuss local bond and referendum questions for the November ballot in a Committee of the Whole session. Other actions include approving a start date for a Lister position, recreation financial aid funding, and an overnight parking rate. Executive sessions are scheduled for real estate and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing and consideration of liquor license for Into the Rift LLC
• Reconsideration of Forest Green Development Agreement and TIF for sewer contribution (item 2025.79)
• Committee of the Whole: discussion of local bond and referendum questions for November ballot
• Approval of overnight parking rate (item 2025.93)
• Approval of Recreation Financial Aid Funding (item 2025.89)

The council unanimously approved a liquor license for Into the Rift LLC. It also approved the start date for the Lister position and recreation financial aid funding, while tabling the overnight parking rate pending more data. The Forest Green Development Agreement was amended to add a contingency clause, and workshop items were moved to the July 15 meeting.

• Granted liquor license to Into the Rift LLC (unanimous)
• Approved start date for Lister Position (unanimous)
• Approved recreation financial aid funding (unanimous)
• Tabled overnight parking rate pending usage data (unanimous)
• Amended Forest Green Development Agreement to add contingency clause (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive sessions on legal matters and labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved council minutes for 6-17-25 (unanimous)
• Moved workshop items to July 15, 2025 meeting (consensus)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to review old and new business. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding a draft landscaping ordinance.

• Discussion of Draft Landscaping Ordinance

Board of Assessment Review

The Board of Assessment Review will hold a single hearing on a request for abatement of real estate taxes for property at 44 Pike Street, owned by Ahmed Alnuaimi. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on tax abatement request for 44 Pike Street (Tax Map 39 Lot 258)

Personnel Committee

The Biddeford Personnel Committee will meet to approve past minutes and discuss a proposed 4% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees effective July 1, 2025, alongside a workplace safety policy update.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 and May 20, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Non-Union Employees
• Workplace Safety Policy Update & Additions

The committee unanimously approved the March 18 and May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended a 4% cost‑of‑living increase for FY26 and asked HR to estimate vacation‑buyback costs. The Workplace Safety Policy was approved with specified edits. An additional $27,000 was noted as needed for the COLA.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes with clarification (unanimous)
• Recommended 4% COLA FY26 increase to Council (unanimous)
• Approved Workplace Safety Policy with edits (unanimous)

Biddeford Police Advisory Committee

The Biddeford Police Advisory Committee will hold its regular June 26, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, a briefing on selected topical areas, and discussion of public safety committee items. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will meet to discuss the Five Points Placemaking Project and the Biddeford Business Parking Program. The meeting also includes introductions for Anthony Mariello and Catherine Gilbert.

• Five Points Placemaking Project discussion
• Biddeford Business Parking Program discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss the 2025/26 budget and payment commitments. The body will also review reports regarding the Bedard Subdivision and pre-approved land swap subdivisions.

• Review of Bedard Subdivision and 'Pre-approved Land Swap Subdivisions'
• 2025/26 Budget and 2025 payment commitments
• DEP/VRMP-Water Monitoring updates
• Heart of Biddeford Science Discovery on Main Street Initiative
• BCC and the Pier Review

The commission approved the minutes from the April 23 and May 28 meetings by unanimous vote. It also approved payment of the $550 invoice submitted by consultant Mark Ward for the Bedard Subdivision memo, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 23 & May 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $550 Mark Ward invoice for Bedard Subdivision memo (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Committee

The Biddeford Veterans Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes and discuss old business including the Adopt-a-flag Program and a bridge naming proposal. New business includes a hotwash of Memorial Day and flag-placing activities. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from 19 May 2025
• Discussion of Adopt-a-flag Program
• Bridge naming proposal
• Memorial Day & Flag Placing Hotwash

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss a proposal to merge the Biddeford Police Advisory Committee and Fire Advisory Committee into a new Public Safety Committee. They will also review condominium conversion ordinance amendments and a purchasing policy update. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Review of merging police and fire advisory committees into a new Public Safety Committee
• Discussion of condominium conversion ordinance amendments (Part III, Article VI, Sec. 72)
• Review of purchasing policy (Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2)
• Approval of minutes from April 29, 2025 Policy Committee meeting

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will continue reviewing a preliminary subdivision and site plan for two 30-unit apartment buildings at 641 Main Street/1 Park View Court. The board will also consider an amended sketch plan for 36 single-family lots at 268 Pool Street, hold a public hearing on a marine research pier for the University of New England at 11 Hills Beach Road, and review an after-the-fact subdivision at 17 Wadlin Road. A housing ratio change by Westbrook Development Corporation is also on the agenda.

• Continued review of preliminary approval for 60 units (two 30-unit buildings) at 641 Main Street/1 Park View Court
• Amended sketch plan for 36 single-family lots at 268 Pool Street (Tax Map 8, Lot 52-1)
• Public hearing on shoreland & site plan for UNE marine research pier at 11 Hills Beach Road
• After-the-fact subdivision request for Richard Potvin at 17 Wadlin Road
• Westbrook Development Corporation request to change housing ratio

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopting the minutes from May 21 and June 9, 2025. The Bedard Homes LLC sketch‑plan request for 36 single‑family lots at 268 Pool Street was tabled at the applicant’s request. The board removed the Bateman Partners subdivision from the table and unanimously approved its preliminary and final site plan for two new 60‑unit low/moderate‑income apartment buildings at 641 Main Street. The University of New England marine‑research pier project was tabled pending another site walk, and the board unanimously approved the after‑the‑fact subdivision review for Richard Potvin at 17 Wadlin Road.

• Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Bedard Homes sketch‑plan request (applicant request)
• Removed Bateman Partners item from table (unanimous)
• Approved Bateman Partners 60‑unit LMI housing plan (unanimous)
• Tabled UNE marine research pier project (unanimous)
• Approved Potvin after‑the‑fact subdivision (unanimous)

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The Recycling and Waste Management Commission will discuss and potentially approve a revised household waste definition resulting from an overflow trash audit, along with updates on a new recycling sticker and a household hazardous waste collection event. The commission will also consider a waste truck update and plan to skip the July meeting. One commission opening remains.

• Household hazardous waste collection set for Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8am-12pm; volunteers needed from the commission
• Revised household waste definition resulting from overflow trash audit
• New recycling sticker update and addition of sticker information to city website and Biddeford Beat newsletter
• Availability of recycling sticker information in multiple languages
• Commission to skip July meeting; one opening remains on the commission

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will consider approving three expenditures: a Recreation bus, a Public Works wastewater service vehicle, and cheering mats for Recreation. The committee will also sign the expenditure warrant and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of Recreation Bus
• Approval of PW Wastewater Service Vehicle
• Approval of Recreation Cheering Mats
• Signing of the Expenditure Warrant

City Council

The City Council will consider the first allocation of FY26 Capital Improvement Funds and sewer operations for FY26. The body will also review development agreements for sites on Pearl Street and Forest Green, as well as a zoning change for 66 Andrews Road.

• Allocation No. 1 of FY26 Capital Improvement Funds
• Development Agreement and TIF for sewer contribution at Forest Green
• Proposed CZ#25 zoning change for 66 Andrews Road
• Agreement between the City and International Association of Firefighters, Local 3107
• Main St Pump Station Upgrades

The council unanimously approved mayoral committee appointments, the city manager appointment, and the FY26 sewer operations budget. It also approved an agreement with the International Association of Firefighters and removed the Marble Block JDA amendment from the table. Additional actions included passing amendments for a developer public‑benefit report, a credit‑enhancement approval requiring council majority, and updating the Master Development Plan to incorporate proposed WDC amendments.

• Approved mayoral committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved city manager appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Sewer Operations FY26 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with International Association of Firefighters, Local 3107 (unanimous)
• Removed from Table 2025.72 Amend Marble Block JDA (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Passed amendment requiring developer public‑benefit report (5 yeas, 3 nays)
• Passed amendment to credit‑enhancement approval requiring majority council vote (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Passed amendment to Master Development Plan to include all proposed WDC amendments (7 yeas, 1 nay)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a memo from Mark Ward regarding the Bedard Subdivision and review the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Mark Ward's memo on the Bedard Subdivision
• Review of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix

The Conservation Commission approved the Bedard Subdivision document as written and accepted an invoice increase for planner Mark Ward, both by unanimous vote. The commission also tasked Erik Heumiller with typing and distributing notes from the Comprehensive Plan discussion. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Endorsed Bedard Subdivision document as written (unanimous vote)
• Approved Mark Ward invoice increase for draft and updates (unanimous vote)
• Assigned Erik Heumiller to type up Comprehensive Plan notes and distribute them
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will consider approving a draft Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance and review a draft Landscape Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of draft EV Charging Ordinance
• Discussion of draft Landscape Ordinance
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 2, 2025

Biddeford Fire Advisory Committee

The Biddeford Fire Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings, receive fire alarm reports, and hear the chief’s update. The agenda contains no specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings; it is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 and March 18, 2025
• Fire alarm reports
• Chief's informational update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing three property modifications. The body will consider a residential rehabilitation at 2 York Street and a porch rebuild at 15 Mt Vernon Street, while continuing a review for new siding at 35 State Street.

• Review of Reveler Development rehabilitation at 2 York Street
• Review of porch and stairs rebuild at 15 Mt Vernon Street
• Continued review of siding installation at 35 State Street

The commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Reveler Development at 2 York Street, allowing 11 housing units, and for Ken Desrosiers' porch rebuild at 15 Mt Vernon Street, both conditioned on obtaining permits from Code Enforcement. It also unanimously denied the hardship request for Daniel Novick's siding project at 35 State Street and then approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for that project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Reveler Development at 2 York Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for porch rebuild at 15 Mt Vernon Street (unanimous)
• Denied hardship request for siding project at 35 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for siding project at 35 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects/Operations Committee will consider approving the FY26 Capital Improvement Program recommendations for various departments before sending them to the City Council. The agenda also includes a presentation from the York County Ice Arena Association and discussion of paving projects for FY25. The committee will also review past meeting minutes and discuss website updates for capital projects information.

• Approve FY26 capital recommendations including CIPs for BFD, BPD, DPW, ENG, WWTF, REC, BIA, WBS, and vehicle replacement
• Presentation from Jim Mulligan, President of York County Ice Arena Association Board of Directors
• Discussion of paving projects for FY25
• Webpage updates for posting capital projects information
• Future meeting schedule and agenda items

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will conduct a site walk at the University of New England campus near the Girard Marine Center to review the proposed Marine Science Pier. No decisions are made during site walks; the visit is for observation and discussion only.

• Site walk for proposed Marine Science Pier at 11 Hills Beach Road

The Planning Board met with a quorum of four members and staff present. A site walk was held to review the proposed Marine Science Pier for the University of New England. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were taken during this meeting.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review and vote on a Juneteenth proclamation, discuss event planning and volunteer recruitment, and hear a presentation from the Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition. The committee will also prepare for a June 17 presentation to the City Council.

• Juneteenth Proclamation – approval
• Juneteenth planning and call for volunteers
• Presentation by Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition
• Preparation for June 17 Committee presentation to the Council

The committee unanimously approved the May 12, 2025 DEI Committee meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Juneteenth proclamation after wording adjustments. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Approved May 12, 2025 DEI Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth proclamation with wording changes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will review and discuss the proposals submitted for the Five Points Project. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is focused on evaluating those proposals.

• Review proposals for the Five Points Project

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will meet June 3, 2025, to approve prior meeting minutes, sign the expenditure warrant, and discuss or approve the Civic Plus Community Development Module. Other routine business may be addressed.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025
• Signing of the expenditure warrant
• Discussion/approval of Civic Plus Community Development Module

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on liquor licenses for two businesses. Members will consider development agreements for the Marble Block and 3 Lincoln site on Pearl Street. The council will also review the FY26 sewer operations.

• Liquor license public hearings for Maine Pickleball Partners, LLC (Bounce) and The Gutter Bar Biddeford LLC
• Approval to amend Marble Block JDA
• Development Agreement for WDC 3 Lincoln Site (Pearl St)
• 2nd Amendment to Master Plan Development Agreement for 3 Lincoln LLC (Pearl St)
• Approval of Sewer Operations FY26

The council unanimously approved liquor licenses for Maine Pickleball Partners (DBA Bounce) and The Gutter Bar Biddeford. It also unanimously approved mayoral appointments to citizen committees and to the PACTS Policy Board. The council voted 6-3 to amend the Marble Block JDA and unanimously adopted the Civic Plus Community Development Module. Additional actions included removing a sewer operations item from the table and extending the meeting past 9:00 pm.

• Approved liquor license for Maine Pickleball Partners, LLC DBA Bounce (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for The Gutter Bar Biddeford LLC (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral appointments to citizen committees (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the PACTS Policy Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Marble Block JDA (6 yeas, 3 nays)
• Approved Civic Plus Community Development Module (unanimous)
• Removed Sewer Operations FY26 item from table (unanimous)
• Extended meeting past 9:00 pm (7 yeas, 2 nays)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss proposed edits to the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Ordinance. The body will also review the 2025 Work Plan.

• Proposed edits to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Ordinance
• 2025 Work Plan

Budget Committee

The Biddeford Budget Committee is reviewing the proposed FY2026 budget, including the General Fund expense base, revenue workbooks, and special revenue funds. The agenda lists departmental workbooks for all city services and applications for social service agency funding. No votes or decisions are noted; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of FY2026 General Fund expense base for all city departments
• Consideration of social service agency applications from Heart of Biddeford, LaKermesse, and 20+ other organizations
• Review of Special Revenue Funds including Mooring Fees, Pool Beach Permits, Airport, and Sewer Operations
• Review of Airport Lease Agreements
• Review of FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) General Government Workbook

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider any agenda adjustments, address unfinished business, and hear a lecture by Joie Grandbois and Elizabeth Paliga of Historic New England on sustainability in historic preservation. The meeting will also cover any other business before adjourning.

• Adjustment(s) to agenda
• Unfinished business
• Lecture by Joie Grandbois & Elizabeth Paliga of Historic New England on sustainability in historic preservation
• Other business
• Adjournment

The commission met on May 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Biddeford. Staff member Brad Favreau attended, and commission members Erin Ware and Shannon Chisholm were present. Joie Grandbois and Elizabeth Paliga of Historic New England presented on sustainability in historic preservation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will consider a Downtown Employee Parking Pilot as new business. They will also review scoring for the Five Points Placemaking submission. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and updates.

• Introductions and scoring discussion for Anthony Mariello and Catherine Gilbert's Five Points Placemaking submission
• Downtown Employee Parking Pilot proposal

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will consider approving the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes and receive status updates on the 2022 Lead Grant and public facilities projects. No major decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural with program updates.

• Review and approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2022 Lead Grant status update
• Public Facilities Projects update

Conservation Commission

The Biddeford Conservation Commission will discuss its role in the Comprehensive Plan update, review the Y25-26 budget, and hear updates on Clifford Park matters, water quality sampling, and signage. New business includes an upcoming Saco Valley Land Trust event on grassland birds and a climate analysis case study.

• Discuss BCC role in Comprehensive Plan Update
• Review BCC Budget for Y25-26
• Update on Clifford Park signage and recreation collaboration
• Swan Pond Brook Lot update
• Saco Valley Land Trust event on grassland birds (June 1st)

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve reimbursement for full costs and shipping related to recent conservation assets. A motion by P. Robbins, seconded by P. Conlon, passed without opposition. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved reimbursement for full costs and shipping (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will receive a staff update on upcoming no-parking restrictions along Lester B. Orcutt Boulevard and their effective date. Members will also discuss a Complete Streets Policy Framework from Smart Growth America. The meeting includes approval of the March 25, 2025 minutes.

• Briefing on posting no-parking areas on Lester B. Orcutt Blvd.
• Discussion on Complete Streets Policy Framework from Smart Growth America
• Approval of March 25, 2025 Traffic Committee meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will review three items: a request to rebuild a non-conforming structure at 12 Fortunes Rocks Road to mitigate storm damage, preliminary approval for a 60-unit apartment development at 1 Park View Court, and a public meeting on the University of New England's proposal to construct a marine research pier at 11 Hills Beach Road.

• Shoreland Zoning Permit for Karen Tarves to rebuild structure at 12 Fortunes Rocks Road and install a new septic system
• Preliminary subdivision & site plan approval for two 30-unit apartment buildings with parking at 1 Park View Court (641 Main St)
• Public meeting on University of New England's Shoreland & Site Plan Review for a marine research pier at 11 Hills Beach Road

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda. It approved a Shoreland Zoning Permit for Karen Tarves at 12 Fortunes Rocks Road with conditions. The board unanimously voted to table the preliminary plan review for Bateman Partners' 60‑unit low/moderate‑income project at 641 Main Street until sewer capacity issues are resolved.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreland Zoning Permit for 12 Fortunes Rocks Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled Bateman Partners preliminary plan review for 60‑unit LMI project at 641 Main St (unanimous)

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The commission will meet to discuss updates regarding waste trucks and recycling education. The body will also review dates for household hazardous waste and audits for trash and recycling overflow.

• Waste truck update
• Household hazardous waste dates
• Audits for trash and recycling overflow
• Recycling education update

Personnel Committee

The Biddeford Personnel Committee will meet to discuss two topics: non-union wage adjustments and potential changes to city hall operating hours. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are listed as discussions only.

• Non-Union Wage Discussion
• City Hall Hours Discussion

The committee reviewed non‑union wage scales, noting the lack of a placement mechanism and limited budget room for merit increases. Councilor Belanger asked the HR Director to research the cost of an external compensation study. The group also talked about making City Hall hours more consistent, but no formal decision was made. Approval of the meeting minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will review and vote on a recommendation for a Request for Proposals for the Community Center Fence Project. It will also approve a contract for a cupola with Bickmore Diversified and sign the expenditure warrant. An audit support update from Berry Dunn Services will be discussed, and the minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Approval / RFP recommendation for Community Center Fence Project
• Approval of Cupola with Bickmore Diversified
• Signing of the Expenditure Warrant
• Audit Support Update – Berry Dunn Services
• Approval of Minutes for 20250415 Finance Committee

City Council

The city council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance change to prohibit the use of Jake Brakes. Also up for approval are the FY26 sewer operations budget, a DEP consent agreement, and permits and fee waivers for the La Kermesse festival. The council will also receive presentations on public works construction and services for older adults.

• Second reading of ordinance to prohibit Jake Brake use (2025.61)
• Approval of FY26 Sewer Operations budget (2025.51)
• Consideration of DEP Consent Agreement (2025.43)
• Approval of La Kermesse special events permit and fee waiver (2025.42, 2025.59)
• Mayoral appointments to citizen committees (2025.65)

Veterans Committee

The Biddeford Veterans Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 28 and discuss old business. Key items include updates on the Adopt a Flag Program and Bridge Naming, as well as a review of Memorial Day plans for flags and parade. No new business is listed.

• Review and approve minutes from April 28, 2025
• Updates on Adopt a Flag Program
• Bridge Naming updates
• Memorial Day plan review – flags and parade

Sustainability Commission

The Biddeford Sustainability Commission will review a revised ordinance for electric vehicle chargers and hear from the Code Enforcement Director. The meeting also includes procedural items and reminders about upcoming community events.

• Review Revised EV Charger Ordinance
• Speaker: Roby Fecteau, Code Enforcement Director
• Reminder: Pollinator Festival May 31, 12p - 4p
• Art Walk - May 16, 2025
• Approval of Minutes May 5, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the May 5 minutes. The discussion on an EV charger was postponed to the next meeting. A pop‑up bike lane on the Main rotary was approved by Jeff Demers, Chief Fisk and the Mayor. Several community events and audits were scheduled, including the Pollinator Festival, an Art Walk series, a historic preservation talk, and a bike‑pedestrian audit.

• Approved May 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred EV charger discussion to next meeting
• Approved pop‑up bike lane on Main rotary (approved by Jeff Demers, Chief Fisk, Mayor)
• Scheduled Pollinator Festival for May 31
• Planned Art Walk events on June 20, July 18, August 15
• Set historic preservation talk for Wednesday at 4 pm
• Organized bike‑pedestrian audit on Wednesday the 28th
• Max to schedule meeting on landscape ordinance draft

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for exterior work on historic properties: new siding at 35 State Street and renovation of a two-family residence at 74 Summer Street. The commission will also discuss design guidelines and review a budget of $556.29. A visit from Historic New England is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

• Review of application 2025.10 for new siding at 35 State Street (Daniel Novick)
• Review of application 2025.11 for renovation of two-family residence at 74 Summer Street (Kevin Beaulieu/T&T Leasing)
• Discussion of design guidelines for historic district
• Review of budget $556.29
• Notice of Historic New England visit on May 28, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 9, 2025. It unanimously postponed the vote on Daniel Novick’s siding replacement at 35 State Street until additional information is provided. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Kevin Beaulieu’s renovation of 74 Summer Street, conditioned on specific design and permitting requirements.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on 35 State Street siding replacement until additional information (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 74 Summer Street renovation, with conditions on window sizes, setback, and required permits (unanimous)

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects/Operations Committee will hear presentations on the City Theater, Public Works facilities, and the Acting City Manager's FY26 capital recommendations. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Presentation by Steve Ellis, President of City Theater Board of Directors
• Presentation on Public Works facilities including airport, wastewater plants, and equipment building by Director Jeff Demers
• Acting City Manager's FY26 Capital Recommendations

Recreation Commission

The Biddeford Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a department report, and discuss new business including changing the meeting day and recruiting new members. The commission will also finalize its report to the city council and set goals for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Discussion on changing the day of future meetings
• Recruiting new commission members
• Commission report to city council
• Setting goals for 2025-26

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss a beach wheelchair program, proclamations for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month and Pride, and strategic planning for public bathrooms. Updates on the Juneteenth event and upcoming calendar items are also on the agenda. No votes on ordinances or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Beach Wheelchair Program discussion
• Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month Proclamation
• Pride Proclamation
• Juneteenth Event updates
• Public Bathrooms strategic planning

The Biddeford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee met on May 12, 2025. The agenda included approval of the April 14, 2025 minutes and discussion of several programs and proclamations. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the McArthur Library application. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting.

• Review of McArthur Library application

City Council

The City Council is holding a second reading for multiple FY26 budget appropriations, including city government, schools, and various municipal funds. The body will also consider the approval of sewer operations for FY26.

• City Government Appropriations FY26
• School Appropriations FY26
• School Construction Projects FY26
• Property Tax Dates and Interest FY26
• Sewer Operations FY26

The council unanimously approved the City Government Appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It also approved several FY26 fund appropriations, including the Airport Operations Fund (6 yeas, 2 nays) and the Ambulance Fund (unanimous). Amendments to fully fund six vacant police positions failed (2 yeas, 5 nays) while a motion to cut the Public Access position budget by $85,393 passed (5 yeas, 3 nays).

• Approved City Government Appropriations FY26 (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to fully fund six vacant police positions (2 yeas, 5 nays)
• Approved amendment reducing Public Access position budget by $85,393 (5 yeas, 3 nays)
• Failed amendment to reduce Contingency Fund (unanimous against)
• Approved Airport Operations Fund FY26 (6 yeas, 2 nays)
• Approved Ambulance Fund FY26 (unanimous)
• Approved Pool Beach Permit Fund FY26 (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved School Construction Projects FY26 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will consider several development proposals, including a sketch plan for 60 new residential units at Forest Green Apartments (Parkview Court), a final site plan for 11 residential units at the Pepperell Mill (2 York Street), and a site plan for a 7,500 SF commercial facility at 3 Digital Drive. The board will also review requests to reconstruct damaged non-conforming structures at 79-81 Fortunes Rocks Road and 64-Mile Stretch Road. Consent agenda includes approval of the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Sketch plan for 60 residential units at Forest Green Apartments, Parkview Court (R-3 Zone)
• Final site plan for 11 residential units at Pepperell Mill Building #30, 2 York Street
• Site plan for a 7,500 SF commercial rental facility at 3 Digital Drive (I-1 Zone)
• Greatest Practical Extent request to reconstruct non-conforming structures at 79-81 Fortunes Rocks Road (CR & LR Zones)
• Greatest Practical Extent request to reconstruct non-conforming structure at 64-Mile Stretch Road (CR & LR Zones)

The board approved the consent agenda minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved greatest‑practical‑extent determinations for two coastal residential projects: Lionsgate Properties at 81 Fortunes Rocks Road and Dennis & E. Paula McNabb at 64‑Mile Stretch Road. The board voted unanimously to approve Reveler LLC’s final subdivision and site‑plan for converting the Pepperell Mill Building into 11 residential units at 2 York Street. Finally, it approved T&T Leasing LLC’s preliminary and final site‑plan for a 7,500‑sq‑ft mixed‑use building at 3 Digital Drive.

• Approved Consent Agenda minutes for April 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Greatest Practical Extent for Lionsgate Properties, LLC at 81 Fortunes Rocks Road (unanimous)
• Approved Greatest Practical Extent for Dennis & E. Paula McNabb at 64‑Mile Stretch Road (unanimous)
• Approved Final Subdivision and Site Plan for Reveler LLC: 11 residential units at 2 York Street (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan for T&T Leasing LLC: 7,500 sf mixed‑use building at 3 Digital Drive (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will review and approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting, sign the expenditure warrant, and consider approval of the PW Pick Up request. Other business may be discussed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the 2025-04-15 Finance Committee meeting
• Sign the expenditure warrant
• Approve PW Pick Up

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will hold a public hearing on the city budget and then approve a series of FY26 appropriations and revenue allocations for city government, schools, and various service funds. Additional agenda items include an update on the Lead‑Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program and a resolution recognizing National Police Week 2025. The council will also consider minutes, mayoral appointments, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Public Hearing on City Budget
• Approval of City Government Appropriations FY26
• Approval of School Construction Projects FY26
• Approval of Ordinance Change: Use of Jake Brake Prohibited
• Executive Session on Personnel Matters (MRS 405 (6))

The council approved the City Government Appropriations for FY26 with a 7‑yea, 1‑nay vote. It also approved FY26 revenues, the Airport Operations Fund, and a Jake Brake prohibition ordinance, each by the same vote count. An amendment changed the property tax due date to October 15 2025 unanimously. Several other FY26 funds and programs were approved unanimously.

• Approved City Government Appropriations FY26 (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved FY26 Revenues (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved FY26 Airport Operations Fund (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved Jake Brake prohibition ordinance (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Amended Property Tax due date to Oct 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Pick‑Up service (unanimous)
• Approved Monarch Pledge and No‑Mow May program (unanimous)
• Approved Mooring Fund FY26 (unanimous)

Staff Review Committee

The Staff Review Committee is reviewing a conditional use permit request from Cassandra Buckman to open a small-scale restaurant with an arcade at 311 Main Street (Tax Map 38, Lot 143) in the MSRD1 Zone. No other items are on the agenda.

• Conditional use permit for a restaurant and arcade at 311 Main Street in the MSRD1 Zone.

The committee waived the requirement for a full site plan for the project at 311 Main Street. It then approved the conditional use permit for a small‑scale restaurant with an arcade, subject to the conditions discussed. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Waived full site plan requirement (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for restaurant with arcade, with conditions (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will meet to review a landscaping ordinance and follow up on a York County Emergency Management presentation. The body will also receive updates regarding the Biddeford Ped Plan and the Beach Management Plan.

• Landscaping ordinance
• York County Emergency Management presentation follow-up
• Bide Ped Plan updates involving Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Maine DOT
• Beach Management Plan
• BSCAT updates

City Council

The Biddeford City Council meeting on May 1, 2025 will include a discussion of the city’s budget. No specific budget items or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and the pledge of allegiance.

• Budget discussion

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects / Operations Committee will receive updates on two community facilities. Michael Bouthillette will report on the West Brook Skating Rink. Kelsey Ruzzi will report on the Rotary Park Dog Park. No decisions are listed; the items are informational.

• Facility update: West Brook Skating Rink
• Facility update: Rotary Park Dog Park

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding solar energy systems and review conservation easements for Clifford Park. The body will also review statutory committees including the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Proposed Ordinance Solar Energy Systems
• Clifford Park Conservation Easement(s) Review
• Review of Board of Assessment Review, Planning Board, Shellfish Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals

The committee approved its April 24 minutes unanimously. It adopted a recommendation for the revised Clifford Park conservation easement and struck the word “daytime” from the draft, both by unanimous vote. The solar energy systems ordinance was tabled until an economic impact study is completed, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Policy Committee minutes from 3-24-25 (unanimous)
• Recommended revised Clifford Park conservation easement to City Council (unanimous)
• Struck the word “daytime” from the easement draft (unanimous)
• Tabled the proposed solar energy systems ordinance pending economic study (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will meet to review updates on a bridge naming project and the Recreation Department's Adopt-A-Flag program. The body will also discuss planning Vietnam-centered events for Memorial Day.

• Bridge naming update
• Recreation Department Adopt-A-Flag program updates
• Vietnam-centered events for Memorial Day

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget discussion covering several areas, including setting distribution amounts for social and municipal services, determining funding for the Seeds of Hope Overnight Center, and setting a general fund transfer for wastewater with a request for a sewer rate projection. They will also discuss PILOT payments, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, airport leases, and the public access building. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Setting distribution amounts for social and municipal services
• Discussing funding approach for Seeds of Hope Overnight Center
• Setting general fund transfer for wastewater and asking for sewer rate projection
• Discussing PILOT program participants and amounts
• Discussing Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Sustainability Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from its March 24 and April 7, 2025 meetings. A guest speaker, Art Cleaves of York County Emergency Management, will present on emergency‑management topics. The commission will also receive any needed updates before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting
• Guest speaker Art Cleaves (York County Emergency Management)
• Provide updates as needed

The commission unanimously approved the April 7 meeting minutes and also approved the March 24 minutes with two spelling corrections. No other motions were decided; discussions covered beach restoration, grant support, and a temporary bike lane but no votes were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 24 minutes with two spelling corrections (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Biddeford Recreation Commission will meet to discuss several topics, including a potential renaming of the Teen Center and a conservation discussion regarding Clifford Park with the Conservation Committee. The agenda also includes updates on commission vacancies and a Council Liaison report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and department reports.

• Discussion on renaming the Teen Center
• Conservation Committee group discussion on Clifford Park
• Update on vacancies on the Recreation Commission
• Council Liaison update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review reports from the Airport Manager and the Director of Public Works. The agenda includes a specific update from Gale Associates.

• Update from Gale Associates
• Airport Manager report
• Director of Public Works report

Biddeford Police Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive briefings on selected topical areas. The agenda also includes items from the Public Safety Committee.

• Briefing on selected topical areas
• Public Safety Committee items

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will consider scoring for the Five Points Placemaking Submission. Introductions of new members Anthony Mariello and Catherine Gilbert are also on the agenda. The meeting includes standard roll call, minutes approval, and updates.

• Five Points Placemaking Submission Scoring
• Introductions of Anthony Mariello and Catherine Gilbert

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will meet to review the PY25 budget. The agenda also includes a presentation from the McArthur Library.

• PY25 Budget Discussion
• McArthur Library Presentation

Conservation Commission

The Biddeford Conservation Commission will discuss updates on Clifford Park, the Comprehensive Plan, a re-zoning map review, Swan Pond Brook Lot, and water quality sampling. New business includes a public Walk & Talk event on April 26 and a discussion of an Earth Day article. No final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion or update.

• Clifford Park matters and Recreation collaboration under Project Canopy
• Comprehensive Plan Update and BCC role discussion
• IF&W map/re-zoning map with possible Mark Ward consultation
• Swan Pond Brook Lot update
• Water Quality Sampling updates

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a $500 payment to Mark Ward Consulting for a memo on vernal pools. It also unanimously approved $55 to print four yard signs promoting vernal‑pool awareness in Clifford Park. The meeting minutes from March 17, 2025 were approved, and the SVLT “Walk & Talk” event was rescheduled to Sunday, 4/27.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for Mark Ward Consulting memo on vernal pools (unanimous)
• Approved $55 for four vernal‑pool yard signs (unanimous)
• Rescheduled SVLT “Walk & Talk” event to Sunday, 4/27
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council meeting is largely procedural, featuring a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer and two closed executive sessions for labor negotiations and a personnel matter. After the executive session, the council will reconvene as the Budget Committee, but no specific budget items are listed on the agenda.

• Proclamation: 2025 National Day of Prayer
• Executive Session (Labor Negotiations) under 1 MRS 405 (6)(d)
• Executive Session (Personnel Matter) under 1 MRS 405 (6)(A)
• Council to re-open as Budget Committee after executive session

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session covering labor negotiations, personnel matters, and a legal matter. After the session, they voted unanimously to exit the executive session. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget discussion. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine procedural items.

• Budget discussion (no further details provided)

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will review and vote on a cupola addition to the Community Center and approve the Recreation Playground request for proposals (2025.37). The committee will also receive a report on streamlined purchasing under Sec. 2‑348(g) and sign the Expenditure Warrant. Minutes from the April 1 finance meeting will be approved.

• Approval of cupola for the Community Center
• Approval of Recreation Playground RFP (2025.37)
• Report on streamlined purchasing under Sec. 2‑348(g) – competitive sealed bidding
• Signing of the Expenditure Warrant
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes (20250401)

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will take a second reading and approve the Vacant Building Registration Ordinance. Council members will also approve a recreation playground RFP and a fee waiver for the Housing Opportunities Board. An executive session will be held to discuss a legal matter under MRS 405(6)(e). Public comments and reports from the City Manager and committees will also be heard.

• Second reading and approval of Vacant Building Registration Ordinance (2025.34)
• Approval of Recreation Playground RFP (2025.37)
• Approval of HOB Fee Waiver (2025.40)
• Executive Session to discuss legal matter (MRS 405 6(e))

The council approved the Vacant Building Registration Ordinance (2025.34) after two amendments, passing 5‑3. The city also approved the Rec Playground RFP and a fee waiver for certain Harbor of Bars events, both with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Motions to refer the ordinance to the Policy Committee and to table it were defeated.

• Approved Vacant Building Registration Ordinance (2025.34) after amendments – 5 yeas, 3 nays (passed)
• Amended Sec 34-562 A to remove “within the downtown area” – unanimous in favor (passed)
• Amended Sec 34-562 to move F4 to E4 – unanimous in favor (passed)
• Motion to refer ordinance back to Policy Committee – failed (3 yeas, 5 nays)
• Motion to table ordinance for two weeks – failed (4 yeas, 4 nays, mayor voted against)
• Approved Rec Playground RFP (2025.37) – unanimous in favor (passed)
• Amended Playground funding to use CDBG funds – unanimous in favor (passed)
• Approved HOB Fee Waiver (2025.40) excluding Oktober Fest and I Heart Road Race – 7 yeas, 1 nay (passed)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Biddeford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will approve the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will then discuss updates on upcoming events and the public bathroom strategic project. Members will consider a draft proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander Month. Planning for a June presentation will also be addressed.

• Approve March 10, 2025 DEI Committee meeting minutes
• Discuss updates on upcoming events
• Strategic project updates on public bathrooms
• Draft Asian American Pacific Islander Month proclamation
• Plan June presentation

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the committee discussed upcoming events, public‑bathroom project ideas, and proclamation drafts, which remain pending.

• Approved March 10, 2025 DEI Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review an application by Daniel Novick to install new siding at the rear of 35 State Street. The commission will also discuss final deliverables for the design guidelines. They will approve meeting minutes from March 12 and 13, 2025.

• 2025.10 HPC Review for new siding at 35 State Street (applicant Daniel Novick, Tax Map 37, Lot 75, MSRD-2 Zone)
• Discussion of Design Guidelines final deliverables
• Approval of minutes from March 12 and 13, 2025

The commission approved the March 12 and March 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. An agenda adjustment postponed item 3.a, the review of a siding project at 35 State Street, to a later meeting. The commission discussed final design‑guidelines deliverables presented by Samantha Smith, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved March 12 & 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed review of siding project at 35 State Street (item 3.a)

Wastewater Management Commission

The Wastewater Management Commission will consider actions related to sewer abatement at 35 Arrowwood Drive and the associated fee issues for users not on sewer service. They will also review a staff‑prepared sewer budget. Additional updates include work on Alfred Street, a storm‑drain project at Mechanics Park, Elm Street design and bids, and the FMI pump station.

• Discussion/action on sewer abatement at 35 Arrowwood Drive
• Discussion of sewer abatement fees for non‑sewer users
• Review of staff‑prepared sewer budget
• Update on Alfred Street sewer work
• Update on storm‑drain CSO project at Mechanics Park

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects / Operations Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding city facilities. The agenda includes reports on police and fire department facilities and the reconstruction of the bath house.

• Police Department Facilities Update
• Fire Department Facilities Update
• Biddeford Fire Department Facility Capital
• Bath House Reconstruction update

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget discussion, the only substantive item on the agenda. No specific proposals or votes are listed. The meeting includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Budget discussion – no details provided in the agenda

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct an executive session regarding a legal matter. Following this session, the council will reconvene as the Budget Committee.

• Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 405 (6)(E) regarding a legal matter
• Meeting of the Budget Committee

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session under 1 M.R.S. § 405 (6)(E). After the session, they voted unanimously to exit. Finally, they unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will review and discuss a proposed Tree Protection Ordinance with guest speaker Jake Pierson, receive an update on the April 26 Earth Day event, and consider amendments to the Climate Action Plan. No final votes are scheduled; all items are at the discussion stage.

• Tree Protection Ordinance discussion with guest speaker Jake Pierson
• Update on Earth Day event scheduled for April 26
• Amending or updating the Climate Action Plan

The commission nominated and seconded Wendy for the secretary position, making her the secretary. Patrick was confirmed as a new committee member. The group approved a monthly newsletter that will include events, information, and a council photo. The meeting was formally adjourned by motion.

• Wendy appointed secretary (nominated by Kiara, seconded by Jeff)
• Patrick added as new committee member
• Monthly newsletter with events, info, and council picture approved
• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Max, seconded by Joie)

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Book. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item. The meeting also includes routine roll call and pledge of allegiance.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Book

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review two new applications: a preliminary and final site plan re-approval for a food truck pavilion at 64 Alfred St., and a sketch plan review for a 38-lot single-family subdivision off Parkside Drive and 268 Pool Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 19 meeting.

• Re-approval of site plan for Freddy LLC to build a food truck pavilion with public amenities at 64 Alfred St. (MSRD-1 Zone)
• Sketch plan review for Bedard Homes, LLC for a 38-lot single-family subdivision off Parkside Drive and 268 Pool Street (SR1 Zone, Stream Protection Shoreland Overlay)
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 19, 2025

The Board approved the re‑approval of the preliminary and final site plan for Freddy LLC to construct a food‑truck pavilion with public amenities at 64 Alfred St., voting 3‑1. The Board also approved, unanimously, a motion to add the public comment letters received for the Bedard Homes subdivision to the Planning Board record. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. No other decisions were made.

• Approved re‑approval of Freddy LLC food‑truck pavilion site plan (3‑1)
• Approved adding public comment letters for Bedard Homes subdivision to record (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will consider two expenditure approvals: a site analysis agreement with Context Architecture and a proposal to rebuild the Gilbert Boucher Park bath house. The meeting also includes signing the expenditure warrant and other routine business.

• Approval of Context Architecture Site Analysis Agreement
• Approval of Public Works Gilbert Boucher Park Bath House rebuild (item 2025.32)
• Signing of the Expenditure Warrant

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will hold a public hearing on the city budget, hear presentations on MaineHousing and the Comprehensive Plan Update, and vote on several agenda items. Key decisions include approving a hazardous materials response agreement, a site analysis contract with Context Architecture, and an ordinance for vacant building registration. The council will also consider reconstruction of the Gil Boucher Park bath house and mayoral appointments to citizen committees.

• Public hearing on City Budget
• Approval of Vacant Building Registration Ordinance (2025.34)
• Approval of Reconstruction of Gil Boucher Park Bath House (2025.32)
• Approval of YCEMA Hazardous Materials Response Team Memorandum of Agreement (2025.31)
• Approval of Context Architecture Site Analysis Agreement (2025.35)

The Biddeford City Council unanimously approved mayoral appointments to citizen committees and a hazardous‑materials response team memorandum of agreement. It also approved an architecture site‑analysis agreement and the rebuild of the Gilbert Boucher Park bath house. The council adopted the Vacant Building Registration Ordinance, amending definitions, setting the initial registration fee to $0 for the first six months, and adding exception provisions. Finally, the council unanimously appointed members to the MMA Legislative Policy Committee.

• Approved mayoral appointments to citizen committees (unanimous)
• Approved YCEMA Hazardous Materials Response Team MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Context Architecture Site Analysis Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved rebuild of Gilbert Boucher Park bath house (unanimous)
• Approved Vacant Building Registration Ordinance with definition amendment (unanimous)
• Amended initial registration fee to $0 for first six months (7 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved additional ordinance amendments on exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved MMA Legislative Policy Committee members (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct a budget discussion with the School Committee. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Budget discussion with School Committee

City Council

The City Council will meet to receive the second part of the FY26 budget presentations. This session focuses on the Fire, Police, and Public Works departments.

• FY26 Budget Presentation: Fire Department
• FY26 Budget Presentation: Police Department
• FY26 Budget Presentation: Public Works

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will review recent updates on public art placards and the Five Points signage and engagement process. The meeting includes a roll call, introduction of a new member, and concludes with an adjournment.

• Update on public art placards (Karin & Pat)
• Update on Five Points sign and engagement process

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will discuss and potentially approve a temporary parking rule for Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. for a 90-day evaluation, along with updates on right-of-way, parking maps, and the May/Alfred Street intersection. The committee will also consider deleting ordinance language on compression release engine brakes and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Temporary parking rule for Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. for 90-day evaluation
• Discussion of Lester B. Orcutt right-of-way
• Updated parking map for Lester B. Orcutt Blvd.
• Discussion on May/Alfred Street intersection mapping
• Proposal to delete ordinance 42-33 on compression release engine brakes

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations from department heads on their proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a review session.

• FY26 budget presentations from Human Resources, Codes, Assessing, General Assistance, GIS, IT, Planning, Finance, Communications, Recreation, and Clerk

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will meet to review ongoing programs and discuss a proposal for the Honor Board (HOB) regarding a Vietnam focus for Memorial Day or Veterans Day 2025.

• Adopt-A-Flag Program
• Bridge Naming
• National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th Anniversary
• Proposal to HOB for Vietnam theme for Memorial Day or Veterans Day 2025

General

The Biddeford City Manager Search Committee meets to discuss a personnel matter in executive session under MRS 405(6)(A). No public action is scheduled beyond the closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural with roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session under MRS 405(6)(A) for personnel matter regarding city manager search

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance for EV charging and the process for amending the Climate Action Plan regarding coastal and beach management. The body will also receive updates on solar ordinances and local food production.

• Proposed EV Charging Ordinance
• Climate Action Plan-Coastal/Beach Management amendment process
• Solar Ordinance update
• EJ4NE Grant for Bike/Ped Plan
• Earth Day public engagement

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss and review various charter and statutory committees. The meeting also includes a review of Clifford Park conservation easements.

• Review of Charter Committees: Budget, Finance, Fire Advisory, and Police Advisory
• Review of Statutory Committees: Board of Assessment Review, Planning Board, Shellfish Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Review of Clifford Park Conservation Easement(s)

City Council

The City Council will hold a series of presentations from local nonprofits and community groups, including Heart of Biddeford, LaKermesse Festival, Biddeford Mills Museum, and others. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Presentations from 16 community organizations listed under Presentations Part 1
• Presentations from 12 additional organizations under Presentations Part 2
• No ordinances, contracts, or budgetary items on the agenda

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will hold public meetings on several development proposals. The main items include a preliminary subdivision application to convert a vacant building at 12 Pearl Street into 25 apartments, and a preliminary plan for 8 single-family homes at 512 Pool Street. The board will also review a site plan for a 7,500-square-foot commercial facility at 3 Digital Drive and a landscaping amendment for the York County Judicial Center at 515 Elm Street. No votes are scheduled; these are review and comment sessions.

• Public hearing on 25-unit apartment conversion at 12 Pearl Street (Coastal Oaks, LLC)
• Public hearing on 8 single-family home subdivision at 512 Pool Street
• Public hearing on 7,500 SF commercial facility at 3 Digital Drive
• Site plan amendment for judicial center landscaping at 515 Elm Street
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The Recycling and Waste Management Commission will discuss updates on the city’s waste trucks. It will set dates for the Household Hazardous Waste Day. It will consider a policy to allow units back into curbside waste collection under Sec 58‑1, with the Council President providing nonprofit numbers.

• Update on waste trucks
• Household Hazardous Waste Day dates
• Policy to allow units back into curbside collection (Sec 58‑1)
• Other business (no specific items listed)
• Commission roster changes if needed

Biddeford Fire Advisory Committee

The Biddeford Fire Advisory Committee will convene to approve the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes. Members will receive fire alarm reports and an informational update from the fire chief. The agenda also includes discussion of new, old, and other business items.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 minutes
• Fire Alarm Reports
• Chief's Informational
• New Business
• Old Business

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to receive an update on the search for a City Manager. The body will also discuss a First Responder Resiliency Brief.

• City Manager search update
• First Responder Resiliency Brief

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will consider approving several expenditure items, including reconstruction of Gil Boucher Park Bath House, an extension for BerryDunn audit work, a FEMA-funded river wall repair project, and a public works garage lift. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and signing of the expenditure warrant.

• Approval of reconstruction of Gil Boucher Park Bath House
• Approval of engagement agreement extension for BerryDunn for FY24 audit work
• Approval of River Wall Repair Project at Riverwalk Overlook (FEMA)
• Approval of Public Works Garage Lift

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Pepper's Mexican Restaurant LLC and consider its approval. The council will also receive presentations on the school budget from Superintendent Ray and the city budget from Acting City Manager Brian Phinney. Several second readings and orders of the day include infrastructure projects and administrative approvals.

• Public hearing and consideration of Pepper's Mexican Restaurant LLC liquor license
• School budget presentation by Superintendent Ray
• City budget presentation by Acting City Manager Brian Phinney
• Second reading: George and Clifford Street intersection improvement
• Reconstruction of Gil Boucher Park Bath House (order of the day)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear updates on the Solar Ordinance, Swan Pond Brook lot, Comp Plan, and GPCOG Trail Plan. New business includes a discussion on communication towers referencing the 1999 Comp Plan, a collaboration with the Rec Committee for Clifford Park on April 31, and continued website updates. The Commission will also consider a Walk & Talk with the Maine Forest Service and Earth Day plans.

• Discussion of communication towers under 1999 Comp Plan 'Critical Natural Resources'
• Update on Solar Ordinance
• Collaboration with Rec Committee for Clifford Park on April 31, 2025
• Walk and Talk with Maine Forest Service
• Continued website update discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a workshop to discuss unfinished business and new business, including a site walk of 12 Pearl Street.

• Site walk of 12 Pearl Street
• Unfinished Business discussion
• New Business discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a proposal for a permanent awning at 162 Elm Street and discuss design guidelines. The body will also renew memberships and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of 2025.02 HPC application for Biddeford Food Pantry awning at 162 Elm Street
• Review of second draft of Design Guidelines
• Action to renew memberships for Maine Downtown Center, Maine Preservation, Maine Historical Society, and Portland Landmarks
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 11, 2024, and January 8, 2025
• Approval of $200 speaking fee for Joie Grandbois of Historic New England

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects/Operations Committee will discuss a Recreation Facilities Update as the only substantive item. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Recreation Facilities Update (discussion only, no details provided)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Biddeford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss and potentially approve an Eid proclamation. The committee will also review a resource list, upcoming events, and updates on Pride, Juneteenth, and long-term projects. Public comment is allowed, and minutes from the February 10 meeting are pending approval.

• Eid Proclamation – approval discussion
• Project updates: Pride, Juneteenth, long-term projects
• Resource list review
• Upcoming events discussion
• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review four new business items, including a site plan for a Chick-fil-A restaurant at 150 Shops Way, a shoreland zoning application for a home rebuild at 26 Ocean Avenue, a subdivision for four condominium units at 20 Clifford Street, and a preliminary site plan for 11 residential units in the Pepperell Mill at 2 York Street. The board may also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Site plan review for Chick-fil-A to occupy former Olive Garden building at 150 Shops Way (Highway Business District)
• Shoreland zoning application for Jennifer and Rich Strabley to rebuild a single-family home at 26 Ocean Avenue
• Preliminary site plan and subdivision for Amari Condominiums — four residential units at 20 Clifford Street (Residential-2 Zone)
• Preliminary site plan and subdivision for Reveler LLC to convert Pepperell Mill Building #30 into 11 residential units at 2 York Street (MSRD 3 Zone)

Sustainability Commission

The Biddeford Sustainability Commission will hear a presentation from David Galbraith on Transit Oriented Development and continue discussion of a proposed EV Charging Station Ordinance. No votes are scheduled; both items are listed as discussions.

• David Galbraith to discuss Transit Oriented Development
• Discussion of EV Charging Station Ordinance

Airport Commission

The Biddeford Airport Commission meets to approve minutes from January 23, 2025, and receive an update from Gale Associates along with the Airport Manager/Director of Public Works report. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial or policy actions listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025
• Update from Gale Associates (consultant)
• Airport Manager / Director of Public Works report

Downtown Development Commission

The Biddeford Downtown Development Commission will meet to elect officers and review public art projects, including a sign process and placards. The agenda also includes an update on the Farmer's Market.

• Election of Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary
• Sign Project-Five Points CITGO Sign-Process
• Public Art Placards-Karin & Pat
• Public Art Commission Update-Brad
• Farmer's Market/Public Market discussion

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will discuss recommendations for allocating $255,000, a budget request for public engagement, and the PY25 Budget. They will also receive an update on the closeout of the 2019 Lead Grant.

• Recommendations for allocating $255,000
• Budget request for public engagement
• PY25 Budget discussion
• 2019 Lead Grant closeout update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear updates on the solar ordinance, Swan Pond, and the Comprehensive Plan. New business includes discussions on winter salt use on roads, potential collaboration with the Recreation Commission on Clifford Park, GPCOG's Regional Trail Plan, and changes to the BCC website. The commission will also consider approving minutes from January 30.

• Update on the Solar Ordinance
• Discussion of winter salt and road impacts
• Discussion of collaboration with Rec Commission on Clifford Park
• Discussion of GPCOG's Regional Trail Plan
• Discussion of possible changes to BCC website

Traffic Committee

The Biddeford Traffic Committee will discuss referring the Bike and Pedestrian Plan to the Sustainability Commission. Other agenda items include reviewing discounted parking rates during snow removal bans, parking on Lester B. Orcutt Boulevard, and the May and Alfred Streets intersection. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discounted parking rate during snow removal parking bans
• Review of parking on Lester B. Orcutt Boulevard
• Review of May and Alfred Streets intersection
• Consideration of referring Bike and Pedestrian Plan to Sustainability Commission
• Approval of January 28, 2025 minutes

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will hold a regular meeting with updates on the Adopt a Flag Program, the Biddeford Bridge Renaming, and plans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration. New business includes presentations from the Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 27 meeting.

• Update on Adopt a Flag Program
• Update on Biddeford Bridge Renaming
• Planning for National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
• Presentation from Veterans Benefits Administration
• Presentations from Veterans Health Administration and Maine Bureau of Veterans Services

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will receive updates on several initiatives, including the proposed solar development ordinance, sustainable landscape ordinance, and bike/ped plan. They will continue discussion on an electric vehicle charging ordinance and consider the Mayor's Monarch Pledge to promote butterfly conservation. The meeting also includes scheduling a rescheduled March meeting.

• Update: David Galbraith will attend March 3 meeting to discuss Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
• Continued discussion on Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance
• Update on Proposed Solar Development Ordinance process
• Mayor's Monarch Pledge: create graphics to promote habitat conservation
• Public engagement plans for 2025 events: Pollinator Festival, Earth Day, No Mow May, etc.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Shellfish Ordinance and the Citizens' Advisory Committee Ordinance, as well as a new Vacant Building Registration policy. They will also conduct a comprehensive review of all city boards, committees, and commissions. These items are under discussion and review only; no final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Discussion of amendment to Shellfish Ordinance
• Discussion of Vacant Building Registration
• Discussion of amendment to Citizens' Advisory Committee Ordinance
• Comprehensive review of all city boards, committees, and commissions

Personnel Committee

The Biddeford Personnel Committee will discuss remote work and staff appreciation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion on remote work
• Discussion on staff appreciation
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a final subdivision request for two affordable senior housing buildings totaling approximately 90 units at 15 Pearl Street. The board will also review the Solar Ordinance to send a recommendation to the City Council. Other business includes approving prior meeting minutes.

• Final subdivision request for Westbrook Development Corp to split lot for two affordable senior housing buildings (approx. 90 units) at 15 Pearl Street (MSRD-3 Zone)
• Review of Solar Ordinance for recommendation to City Council
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 29 and February 5, 2025 workshops and regular meetings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving bids for a playground concept and design, the Elm St & Hooper St sewer separation project, and a public works access gate. They will also review streamlined purchasing reports and sign the expenditure warrant.

• Approval of Playground Concept and Design bid
• Approval of Elm St & Hooper St Sewer Separation Project
• Approval of Public Works Access Gate
• Reporting of streamlined purchasing under Sec. 2-348(g)

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will consider several action items including approval of the Elm Street and Hooper Street sewer separation project, a playground concept and design bid, and an ordinance establishing a Public Art Commission. The Council will also discuss a skate park proposal, hear a presentation on the airport commission, and reallocate CDBG funds. An executive session is scheduled for labor negotiations.

• Approval of Elm St & Hooper St Sewer Separation Project (2025.15)
• Approval of Playground Concept and Design bid (2025.12)
• Approval of Public Art Commission Ordinance (2025.16)
• Reallocation of CDBG Funds (2025.17)
• Mayoral Appointments to Citizen Committees (2025.14)

Wastewater Management Commission

The Wastewater Management Commission will consider an abatement for a property at 35 Arrowwood Drive and hold a discussion on sewer rates. The body will also review updates on several infrastructure projects including Alfred Street and Elm Street.

• Abatement action for Poirier, 35 Arrowwood Drive
• Discussion on sewer rates
• Elm Street design and bid results
• Acorn Street sewer repairs
• Storm Drain CSO at Mechanics Park

City Council

The council will hold a series of panels covering affordable housing, market‑rate housing, financing options, and state perspectives on housing development. Panelists include representatives from local developers, the Biddeford Housing Authority, and state housing programs. The meeting also includes a draft report from the JFK Committee. No formal votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Affordable Housing – Panel I with Westbrook Development Corp., Developers Collaborative, Biddeford Housing Authority
• Market Rate Housing – Panel II with Clay Cove Capital and Reveler Development
• Financing Housing Development – Panel III with Genesis Fund and Bangor Savings Bank
• Government/State Perspective – Panel IV with Maine DECD Housing Opportunity Program
• JFK Committee Report – draft presentation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will consider approving a Black History Month Proclamation. Members will also reflect on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Biddeford and outline events and timeline for 2025. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Black History Month Proclamation - approval vote
• Discussion on state of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Planning timeline and events for 2025
• Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to rezone an area bordered by Union, Alfred, and Elm streets from R-2 to MSRD-2. The board will also review a sketch plan for an 11-unit residential redevelopment at 2 York Street. A final subdivision request for 90 affordable senior housing units at 15 Pearl Street has been postponed to February 19.

• Zoning amendment 2025.05: rezone area near Union, Alfred, Elm streets from R-2 to MSRD-2
• Sketch plan 2025.03: Reveler LLC proposes 11 residential units at 2 York Street (Pepperell Mill Building 30)
• Item 9.b (15 Pearl Street senior housing) postponed to February 19
• Consent agenda includes approval of January 15 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss updates on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds and two Riverwalk projects: repair bids at Overlook and construction bids from Laconia Plaza to Pearl Street. No votes on specific dollar amounts are listed; the agenda focuses on informational updates and approval of prior minutes.

• Update on TIF funds
• Update on Riverwalk repair bid at Overlook
• Update on Riverwalk construction bid from Laconia Plaza to Pearl Street
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signing of the expenditure warrant

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will discuss updates on Riverwalk repair and construction bids, and consider a Condo Conversion Ordinance. Public hearings and mayor appointments are also scheduled, with an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Update on Riverwalk repair bid at Overlook
• Update on Riverwalk construction bid from Laconia Plaza to Pearl Street
• Discussion of Condo Conversion Ordinance
• Mayor appointments to a committee-citizen
• Executive session under MRS 405(6)(d) for labor negotiations

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will review and discuss a proposed EV Charging Port Ordinance. They will also consider action items for the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and discuss public engagement strategies, including monthly newsletters. Updates on the Bike Ped Plan and other initiatives are scheduled.

• Discussion of EV Charging Port Ordinance
• Action items for Mayor's Monarch Pledge
• Public engagement platforms: monthly newsletters to community and staff
• Updates on Bike Ped Plan
• Future agenda: invite Roby Fecteau on stretch codes (March) and David Galbraith on Transit Oriented Development (April)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review and discuss a draft solar ordinance, consider a position on Swan Pond Brook lot conservation, and receive updates on Clifford Park easement and dam relicensing. They will also elect officers for the year.

• Draft solar ordinance review and discussion
• Swan Pond Brook lot conservation and potential position
• Memo to policy committee re Clifford Park Easement
• Dam relicensing update
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue its discussion and vote on finalizing the Solar Ordinance. This is the sole item on the agenda.

• Continued discussion and finalization of the Solar Ordinance

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will hear a presentation on traffic conditions in Biddeford Pool and discuss the Clifford Street and George Street intersection. The committee will also elect a chair and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Biddeford Pool Traffic Review presentation by Marnie Black and Les Smith of the Biddeford Pool Improvement Association
• Discussion of Clifford Street and George Street intersection
• Election of Committee Chair

Veterans Committee

The Biddeford Veterans Committee will review and approve previous meeting minutes, discuss old business including a $5,000 budget proposal for flags on veterans' graves and a status update on a bridge renaming resolution, and take up new business such as a discussion on flags in city parks with the Recreation Director, planning for a VBA/VHA connection meeting on February 24, 2025, and a 50th anniversary remembrance for National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2025.

• $5,000 budget proposal to cover cost of flags for veterans' graves
• Status update on resolution for bridge renaming
• Discussion with Recreation Director Lisa Thompson on flags in city parks
• Update on facilitating VBA & VHA connection for city veterans on February 24, 2025
• Planning for National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th Anniversary Remembrance on March 29, 2025

Sustainability Commission

The Biddeford Sustainability Commission will discuss its 2025 work plan and its implications for the FY2026 budget, with a focus on health and well-being. Updates will be provided on a beach dune replenishment grant for Biddeford Pool Beach, a bike/pedestrian plan grant with SMPDC, and an energy audit for municipal buildings.

• Discussion of 2025 work plan and FY2026 budget implications
• Update on beach dune replenishment at Biddeford Pool Beach via DEP Dune Grant
• Update on Bike/Ped Plan funded by Climate Justice for New England Grant with SMPDC
• Update on energy audit for municipal buildings; Brad investigating cost

Policy Committee

The Biddeford Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes from 2024 and discuss proposed ordinances for solar development and public art, as well as updates to Clifford Park covenants and the dissolution of a cable committee.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, September 30, and October 28, 2024
• Discussion of a proposed ordinance to allow solar development
• Discussion of a proposed ordinance for the Public Art Commission
• Discussion of Clifford Park Covenants Update
• Discussion of the dissolution of the Cable committee

Airport Commission

This meeting of the Biddeford Airport Commission includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and reports from Gale Associates and the Airport Manager/Director of Public Works. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Update from Gale Associates on airport matters
• Airport Manager / Director of Public Works report

Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission will consider the Sign Project – Five Points for the former CITGO sign and introduce Adi Iriqat. The commission will also receive updates on public art placards, the Public Art Commission, Upper Main Street, and the prospective farmer's market.

• Sign Project – Five Points (Old CITGO Sign)
• Public Art Placards – update
• Public Art Commission – update
• Upper Main Street – update
• Farmer's Market – status update

JFK Re-Use Committee

The JFK Re‑Use Committee meeting will begin with a pledge of allegiance and approval of the previous minutes. The primary agenda item is a review of the draft final report. The committee will also address any old business before adjourning.

• Review of Draft Final Report

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will review and discuss a draft Incident Review Policy. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 17, 2024, and other business as needed.

• Discussion of a draft Incident Review Policy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review a sewer billing update and discuss the purchase of veteran flags for Memorial Day. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and sign the expenditure warrant.

• Sewer billing update
• Veteran flags for Memorial Day
• Signing of the expenditure warrant

City Council

The City Council will vote on a draft strategic plan and an application for opioid settlement funds. They will also hold a second reading for a payment to Jim Godbout for the Seeds of Hope Project. Additionally, mayoral appointments to several citizen committees are up for approval.

• Approval of mayoral appointments to Airport, Recycling, Conservation, Diversity, and Veterans committees
• Second reading of payment to Jim Godbout for Seeds of Hope Project
• Approval of draft strategic plan and application for opioid settlement funds

Planning Board

The Planning Board will elect a Vice Chair and Secretary, then approve minutes from December 18, 2024. Three development proposals are on the agenda: a subdivision amendment for Longboard Ridge, a final subdivision plan for 64 residential units at the Pepperell Mills, and a preliminary subdivision application for four units on Clifford Street. A public hearing will be held for the Clifford Street project.

• Election of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Planning Board
• Review of Subdivision Amendment for Longboard Ridge Subdivision at 781 Pool Street
• Final Subdivision Plan for 64 residential units at Pepperell Mills, 32-40 Main Street
• Preliminary Subdivision Application for 4 residential units at 20 Clifford Street

Recycling and Waste Management Commission

The Recycling and Waste Management Commission will discuss updates on waste trucks, new transfer station fees and stickers (3,123 permits issued to date), and a proposal to allow units back into curbside waste collection. They will also discuss recycling pickup during holidays, the household hazardous waste budget, and definitions in the city ordinance.

• Update on transfer station fees and stickers: 3,123 permits issued to date
• Discussion on allowing units back into curbside waste collection program (per Sec 58-1)
• Holiday recycling pickup discussion
• Household hazardous waste budget discussion
• Definitions of City Ordinance discussion

Staff Review Committee

The Staff Review Committee will discuss and vote on a private way application for a gravel logging access road. The committee will also review a conditional use permit for an additional residential unit.

• Private Way Application for Jeffrey Dutton for a road between 11 & 13 Buzzell Road
• Conditional Use Permit Application for Chico Potvin for a residential unit on Waterworks Drive

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. proclamation, review a comprehensive timeline for 2025 events, proclamations, and meeting dates, and plan project work for the year. The committee will also consider approving minutes from December 9, 2024.

• Discussion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Proclamation
• Review of 2025 comprehensive timeline for events and proclamations
• Planning of project work for 2025
• Approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and review a proposal to rehabilitate two Main Street buildings for residential use. The body will also discuss design guidelines and review a past project at 146 Alfred Street.

• Review of 6 & 14 Main Street rehabilitation project for residential use
• Discussion on Design Guidelines formatting template
• Review of 146 Alfred Street project (approved June 2024)
• Election of new officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects/Operations Committee will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, minutes approval, and old business. New business consists of general updates and an update on the Rotary Park Skate Park. No decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Rotary Park Skate Park update

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee will discuss and vote on a personal property revaluation contract with KRT, review investment reports, and consider updates to investment policy and 2025 portfolio goals. The meeting also includes signing the expenditure warrant and approval of minutes.

• Approval/Personal Property Revaluation - KRT
• Investment Reports
• Investment Policy and Administration
• 2025 Investment Portfolio Goals
• Signing of the Expenditure Warrant

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will vote on a resolution to encourage reclassification for affordable housing and a special events permit for Winterfest. The body will also review mayoral appointments to citizen committees and council positions.

• Resolution Encouraging Reclassification to Advance Affordable Housing Opportunities
• Winterfest Special Events permit approval
• Payment to Jim Godbout for Seeds of Hope project
• Mayoral appointments to Citizen Committees and Council
• 2025 Investment Portfolio Goals report

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will approve prior minutes and continue discussion on a Carbon Fee & Dividend Resolution and grant opportunities. They will review the 2025 work plan, which includes mayor-suggested actions such as energy audits of municipal buildings, solar development on Andrews Road, a beach management plan, stretch codes, an ordinance requiring EV charging ports in new construction, and a bike/pedestrian plan. New business includes collaboration with UNE on coastal resilience, tree planting, and a community garden.

• Carbon Fee & Dividend Resolution
• Energy Audit of municipal buildings
• Solar development on Andrews Road
• Ordinance requiring EV charging ports in new construction
• Collaboration with UNE on coastal resilience