Sanford public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Executive Session
The Sanford City Council is meeting to enter an executive session to discuss real estate matters. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted in person and via remote video and teleconference.
- Executive session to discuss real estate matters pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6) (C)
- Meeting to be held in person and via remote video and teleconference
The City Council entered an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.
- Voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss real estate matters
City Council - Executive Session
The Sanford City Council is meeting to enter an executive session to discuss economic development matters. The meeting will be held in person and via remote video and teleconference.
- Executive session to discuss economic development
- Meeting held in person and via remote video and teleconference
The Sanford City Council held an executive session to discuss economic development matters. After the session, they voted 6-0 to authorize the City Manager to allocate up to $19,596 for remediation of Lot J30-47.
- Authorized $19,596 for remediation of Lot J30-47 (6-0)
City Council - Executive Session
The Sanford City Council will hold an executive session to discuss economic development matters under Maine state law. Two identical orders are on the agenda. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Order 24-270-01: enter executive session for economic development
- Order 24-284-01: enter executive session for economic development
The Sanford City Council held two executive sessions on July 2, 2024, to discuss economic development matters. Both sessions were approved unanimously (7-0). No votes or decisions were made in open session.
- Approved 7-0 to enter executive session for economic development at 5:01 PM
- Approved 7-0 to enter executive session for economic development at 5:26 PM
City Council - Executive Session
The Sanford City Council will meet in executive session to discuss real estate matters. Two separate orders have been issued for these discussions pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6) (C).
- Discussion of real estate matters (Order 24-213-01)
- Discussion of real estate matters (Order 24-300-01)
The Sanford City Council held two executive sessions to discuss real estate matters. Following the first session, the council voted 6-0 (Councilor Hanselmann abstaining) to approve the sale of two mobile homes to Guillemette Mobile Home Park for the cost of outstanding taxes: $6,838.91 for a 2007 Fleetwood Lifestages and $2,171.84 for a 1985 Zimmerman. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved sale of 2007 Fleetwood Lifestages mobile home for $6,838.91 in outstanding taxes to Guillemette Mobile Home Park (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved sale of 1985 Zimmerman mobile home for $2,171.84 in outstanding taxes to Guillemette Mobile Home Park (6-0, 1 abstention)
City Council - Executive Session
The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss economic development and real estate matters under Maine law. All agenda items are motions to enter closed session; no public business or votes are scheduled.
- Order 24-317-01: Executive session for economic development matters per 1 M.R.S. § 405(6)(C)
- Order 24-322-01: Executive session for real estate matters per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C)
- Order 24-313-01: Executive session for real estate matters per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C)
The City Council approved the sale of 2 Oscar Avenue to the Sanford School Department. The sale price was set at the amount of outstanding taxes and liens.
- Approved sale of 2 Oscar Avenue to Sanford School Department for $8,163.00 (7-0)
City Council - Executive Session
This is a procedural executive session; no public business is conducted. The City Council meets in closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law.
- Order to enter executive session under M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (A) for personnel matters
The Sanford City Council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Maine law. No public decisions were made; the council adjourned after the closed session.
- Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for personnel discussion
City Council - Executive Session
The City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss economic development matters. This session is conducted pursuant to M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (C).
- Discussion of economic development matters
The City Council voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss economic development matters. No substantive decisions were made; the session was procedural only.
- Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for economic development discussion
City Council - Executive Session
The Sanford City Council is convening an executive session to discuss economic development matters, as permitted by Maine law. No public business or votes are scheduled; the meeting is limited to the closed-door discussion.
- Executive session under M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (C) for economic development matters
The City Council authorized a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to help Habitat for Humanity complete four single-family homes. The Council also approved several liquor and marijuana licenses and set the details for the November 5, 2024, election.
- Approved $300,000 CDBG Grant for Habitat for Humanity housing (6-0)
- Approved new liquor license for Pho Time Asian Cuisine LLC
- Approved 9 marijuana-related licenses for businesses at 9 Renaissance Way
- Approved Municipal Warrant for Nov. 5, 2024 election (6-0)
- Appointed Gregory Mulcahy as Code Enforcement Officer and Alternate Plumbing Inspector (6-0)
- Approved minutes from three August 20, 2024 meetings (6-0)
City Council - Executive Session
The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss labor contract negotiations. This session is conducted pursuant to M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405 (6) (D).
- Labor contract negotiations with Sanford Public Works Association
The Sanford City Council voted 7-0 to enter an executive session to discuss labor contract negotiations with the Sanford Public Works Association. The session lasted approximately 48 minutes before adjournment.
- Entered executive session 7-0 to discuss labor contract negotiations
- Adjourned meeting after executive session
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new liquor license for Downhill Bagel CO, LLC. The body is also deciding on ordinance changes for fire prevention and excavation businesses, as well as a fuel oil contract and a union agreement.
- Public hearing and vote on a new liquor license for Downhill Bagel CO, LLC at 446A Main Street
- Allocation of up to $400,000 in DPW funds to the Roadway Capital Improvement budget
- Fixed price fuel oil contract with Dead River Company for 35,000 gallons at $2.8115/gal
- Three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 93 General Services union
- Second reading of ordinance changes for Open Fire permits and Excavation Contracting Business standards
The Sanford City Council approved multiple items including a transfer of up to $400,000 from DPW operations to road capital improvements, ratified a three-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, adopted the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, and passed two ordinance amendments (fire prevention and excavation contracting). All votes were unanimous except the $400K allocation, which passed 5-1.
- Approved $400K road capital allocation from DPW savings (5-1)
- Ratified 3-year AFSCME Council 93 collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
- Adopted Sanford Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan (6-0)
- Approved ordinance changes for fire prevention (open fire permit) (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amendment for excavation contracting conditional use (6-0)
- Affirmed fixed-price fuel oil contract with Dead River Company at $2.8115/gal (6-0)
- Appointed Kevin Eaton to Sanford Sewerage District trustee (6-0)
- Authorized closure of Heritage Crossing for remediation work (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a new medical marijuana grower license application from Kind Farms LLC at 81 Industrial Ave. They will also consider approving several licenses, road closures for a car show, discuss names for two new fire stations, and consider a councilor's request to fly a Gadsden flag at City Hall. Other items include a presentation on the Main Street Marketplace beautification project and continued discussion on ward consolidation.
- Public hearing for medical marijuana grower license (Kind Farms LLC, 81 Industrial Ave)
- Approval of license requests: medical marijuana grower and off-premise catering permit (Above & Beyond Catering, July 24)
- Road closures for Cruising with Friends Car Show (July 26, rain date Aug 2)
- Discussion and approval of names for new fire stations (Sanford Fire/EMS Headquarters & Springvale Station)
- Councilor request to fly Gadsden flag at City Hall during July 4th
The City Council approved new names for two planned fire stations: Sanford Fire & EMS Headquarters and Sanford Fire & EMS Springvale Station (6-1). The council also approved a medical marijuana grower license and a road closure for a car show. A proposal to consolidate all city voting to Sanford High School was discussed but no vote was recorded.
- Approved renaming new fire stations to Sanford Fire & EMS Headquarters and Sanford Fire & EMS Springvale Station (6-1)
- Approved new Medical Marijuana Grower/Cultivation license for Kind Farms LLC at 81 Industrial Ave, Unit C (consent agenda)
- Approved road closures for Cruising with Friends Car Show on July 26, 2024 (rain date Aug 2) (7-0)
- Approved off-premise catering permit for Above & Beyond Catering for July 24, 2024 at Sanford Mainers baseball game (consent agenda)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a proposed restricted access ordinance for city property and the creation of a 140.25-acre solar development district. The body will also consider lease options for aircraft storage at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport.
- Proposed Ordinance Chapter 107 regarding Restricted Access to City Property
- Mousam River Solar Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District (140.25 acres)
- Community Benefit Agreement between the City of Sanford and Mousam River Solar, LLC
- Lease Options with Executive Air Dock LLC for aircraft parking and storage hangars W.H.A., W.H.B., W.H.C., and W.H.D.
- Off-premise catering permit for Above & Beyond Catering for July 26, 2024
The City Council approved a 140.25-acre Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and a Community Benefit Agreement for the Mousam River Solar project. The Council also authorized lease options for aircraft parking and storage hangars at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport.
- Approved Mousam River Solar TIF district (6-1)
- Approved Community Benefit Agreement with Mousam River Solar, LLC for workforce development funds (6-1)
- Approved lease options with Executive Air Dock LLC for aircraft parking and storage hangars W.H.A., W.H.B., W.H.C., and W.H.D. (7-0)
- Nominated Fire Chief Scott Susi for the MMA Legislative Policy Committee (7-0)
- Approved Q4 FY 2023/2024 City Financial Reports (7-0)
- Approved off-premise catering permit for Above & Beyond Catering (7-0)
- Approved July 2, 2024 regular and executive session minutes (7-0)
- Tabled final approval of tax bill informational inserts until August 6
City Council
The Sanford City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to consolidate the city's three wards into one and reduce voting places from three to one, effective for the November 5, 2024 elections. The council also will consider new marijuana cultivation and manufacturing licenses at 72 Emery Street, and a new city property ordinance restricting access and defining prohibited uses. Other items include a road closure for National Night Out and a fifth amendment to the epidemic pandemic policy.
- Public hearing on consolidating city wards and reducing voting places from three to one
- Public hearings and licenses for new medical marijuana grower/cultivator and manufacturing Tier 1 at 72 Emery Street, Unit 407
- First reading of additions to City Ordinance Chapter 107 on use of city property (definitions, prohibited acts, enforcement)
- Road closure of School Street from Washington Street to Bodwell Street for National Night Out
- Second reading and adoption of Chapter 107, City Property Article I, Restricted Access
The City Council approved an ordinance regarding the use of city property and moved to consolidate all three city wards into a single voting location. Public hearings were held for marijuana cultivation licenses and the ward consolidation proposal.
- Approved July 16, 2024, regular meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved July 16, 2024, executive session minutes (7-0)
- Approved Fifo Cultivation medical marijuana and manufacturing licenses via consent agenda
- Approved ordinance regarding restricted access to city property (7-0)
- Moved to consolidate all three City Wards and voting locations to Sanford High School
City Council
The City Council will vote on a $42.5 million bond package for two new fire and rescue stations to be sent to the November 5, 2024 referendum. Other business includes a second reading of ordinance amendments for city property, approval of a consulting contract for pedestrian and multi-modal connectivity study in south Sanford, and acceptance of a $422,727 federal grant for a new ambulance. The meeting also features public hearings on consent agenda items.
- Resolved to send $42.5 million bond for two new fire and rescue stations to referendum
- Second reading of ordinance amendments to City Property Article I (definitions, prohibitions, enforcement)
- Ordered to award consulting contract for pedestrian connectivity study near Routes 109 and 4 roundabout
- Ordered to accept $422,727 Assistance to Firefighter Grant for a new ambulance
- Ordered to implement municipal contractor prequalification process per MaineDOT guidelines
The City Council voted 7-0 to place a $42.5 million bond for two new fire and rescue stations on the November 5 election ballot. Council also approved additions to the city camping ordinance (7-0) and authorized several infrastructure and safety measures, including a pedestrian connectivity study contract, a contractor prequalification process, and acceptance of a $422,727 federal ambulance grant.
- Approved sending $42.5M fire station bond to referendum (7-0)
- Approved camping ordinance additions prohibiting camping on city property (7-0)
- Awarded consulting contract to James W. Sewall Co. for pedestrian connectivity study near Routes 109 and 4 (7-0)
- Implemented municipal contractor prequalification process (7-0)
- Adopted Public Safety Policy Statement to qualify for SS4A grant (7-0)
- Accepted resignations of Jacob Crosby and Mark Patterson from Board of Appeals (7-0)
- Accepted $422,727 AFG grant for new ambulance, with $42,272 city match (7-0)
- Approved temporary road closure of Shaw Road for soccer tournament (7-0)
City Council
The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings on a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant for Habitat for Humanity to build four single-family homes, as well as on a new liquor license and several marijuana business licenses at 9 Renaissance Way. The council will then vote on these licenses as part of the consent agenda, along with approving the election warrant for November 5 with a consolidated polling place at Sanford High School, appointing a code enforcement officer, and other routine items.
- Public hearing and consent agenda vote on $300,000 CDBG grant for Habitat for Humanity to complete four homes
- Public hearings on new liquor license for Pho Time Asian Cuisine at 890 Main Street
- Public hearings on multiple new marijuana licenses at 9 Renaissance Way (Tier 1, Tier II, manufacturing, retail, medical grower)
- Order to sign municipal warrant for Nov. 5 election with consolidated voting place at Sanford High School
- Appointment of Gregory Mulcahy as Code Enforcement Officer and constable
The City Council approved a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to assist Habitat for Humanity in completing four single-family homes in Sanford. The consent agenda was approved, including new liquor and multiple marijuana licenses at 9 Renaissance Way. The council also signed the warrant for the November 5 municipal election at a new consolidated polling place at Sanford High School.
- Approved $300,000 CDBG grant for Habitat for Humanity housing (6-0).
- Approved consent agenda including new liquor license for Pho Time Asian Cuisine and 9 marijuana-related licenses at 9 Renaissance Way (unanimous).
- Signed municipal warrant for Nov. 5 election at Sanford High School, with extended absentee hours (6-0).
- Appointed Gregory Mulcahy as Code Enforcement Officer and Alternate Plumbing Inspector through June 30, 2025 (6-0).
City Council
The Sanford City Council will vote on accepting a $32,000 grant from the Stanton K-9 Foundation for a police dual-purpose K-9. Other notable items include confirming Michelle A. LaBree as Assistant City Manager, approving a snowplowing contract expansion with C.A. Plante, and discussing St. Thomas School's use of Memorial Gym. The council will also review the Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Program and related harm reduction services.
- Confirm appointment of Michelle A. LaBree to Assistant City Manager
- Approve one-year snowplowing contract scope expansion with C.A. Plante for 2024-2025
- Accept $32,000 grant from Stanton K-9 Foundation for police K-9 program
- Discuss St. Thomas School's request to use Memorial Gym at cleaning cost rate
- Review Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Program and State Licensed Syringe Service Program
The City Council confirmed the appointment of Michelle A. LaBree as Assistant City Manager and approved a one-year snowplowing contract expansion with C.A. Plante. The council also accepted a $32,000 grant for a police K-9 and granted St. Thomas School a one-year cleaning-cost-only rate for gym use.
- Confirmed appointment of Michelle A. LaBree as Assistant City Manager (6-0)
- Approved one-year snowplowing contract scope expansion with C.A. Plante (6-0)
- Approved cleaning-cost-only rate for St. Thomas School gym use for one year (6-0)
- Accepted $32,000 grant from Stanton K-9 Foundation for police dual purpose K-9 (6-0)
- Adopted proclamation declaring November 1, 2024 as 'Extra Mile Day' (6-0)
- Approved minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting (5-0)
City Council
The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including the appointment of a new police chief following the resignation of Chief Craig Andersen. They will also consider amendments to the General Assistance Ordinance and two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements to facilitate a 36-unit market-rate housing development at Roberts and Main Streets. Additionally, promotions within the police department are on the agenda.
- Resignation of Police Chief Craig Andersen effective Oct. 1, and appointment of Deputy Chief Eric H. Small as new Chief (items 24-394-01, 24-397-01, 24-393-01)
- Promotion of Sgt. Colleen Adams to Lieutenant and Patrol Officer Jeremy Riddle to Sergeant (24-396-01)
- Appointment of Major Matthew Gagne to Deputy Police Chief (24-395-01)
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amendments to adopt state maximums for General Assistance benefits (24-382-01, 24-371-01)
- Public hearings and votes on two TIF items: Seventh Amendment to Downtown Omnibus TIF removing .883 acres, and creation of Roberts & Main Apartments TIF for 36 rental units on Main and Roberts Streets (24-386-01, 24-387-01, 24-384-01, 24-391-01)
The City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Craig Andersen and confirmed the appointment of Deputy Chief Eric Small to replace him. The council also adopted amendments to the General Assistance Ordinance and approved a tax increment financing district for new housing.
- Accepted resignation of Police Chief Craig Andersen (7-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Eric Small as Police Chief (7-0)
- Adopted General Assistance Ordinance amendments (7-0)
- Approved Seventh Amendment to Downtown TIF District (7-0)
- Adopted Roberts & Main Apartments TIF District (6-1)
City Council - Executive Session
The Sanford City Council will convene an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Maine law. The meeting will be held in person and via remote video and teleconference. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters
- Meeting held in person and via remote video and teleconference
- Scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM
The City Council met in executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (A). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded outside of the motion to enter the session.
- Entered into executive session to discuss personnel matters (6-0)