Sanford public meetings in 2025

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss real estate matters. The session is conducted pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (C).

• Discussion of real estate matters (Item 25-270-01)
• Discussion of real estate matters (Item 25-274-01)

The City Council accepted a $69,000 offer from Justin Goodwin for 58 Pleasant Street. Additionally, the council authorized depositing funds from two property sales into the Land Bank account.

• Accepted $69,000 offer from Justin Goodwin for 58 Pleasant Street (6-0)
• Authorized deposit of $11,250 from Tax Map R18, Lot 65 into Land Bank account (6-0)
• Authorized deposit of $11,250 from Tax Map R18, Lot 38 into Land Bank account (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss economic development matters. This meeting is being held pursuant to M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (C).

• Discussion of economic development matters

The City Council met in executive session to discuss economic development matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session to discuss economic development matters

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss one legal matter and three real estate matters. These sessions are conducted privately pursuant to state law.

• Executive session on a legal matter (25-297-01)
• Executive session on real estate matter (25-298-01)
• Executive session on real estate matter (25-304-01)
• Executive session on real estate matter (25-271-01)

The City Council accepted a $117,300 offer from Acre Properties for three properties on North and Island Avenues. The Council also accepted a $40,000 offer from Roger Guillemette for 2 99 Alfred Road with a counter-offer regarding lot rent.

• Approved $117,300 offer from Acre Properties for 49 North Ave., 13 Island Ave., and 22 North Ave. (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 offer from Roger Guillemette for 2 99 Alfred Road with counter-offer to pay back lot rent only since City assumed ownership (6-0, 1 abstaining)

City Council - Executive Session

This is a procedural meeting where the City Council orders an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Maine law. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; all discussion occurs in closed session.

• Order to enter executive session under M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (A) for personnel matters

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 (7-0)

City Council - Executive Session

This is a purely procedural executive session of the Sanford City Council. The council will consider three orders to enter closed session to discuss real estate matters, as permitted by Maine law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Three orders to enter executive session for real estate matters (25-271-01, 25-199-01, 25-336-01)
• Meeting conducted in person and via remote video/teleconference

The Sanford City Council held three executive sessions on October 7, 2025, each followed by unanimous votes on specific actions. After the first session, the council voted 7-0 to direct $289,071.17 from the Lafayette School sale to the Land Bank and the remaining $87,564.15 (less expenses) to a special Cobb Stadium account. After the second session, they voted 7-0 to accept bids for hazardous waste cleanup ($24,327.93 from Clean Harbors) and demolition ($22,000 from Matt Landry) at 26 Gerrish Drive. After the third session, they voted 7-0 to authorize the City Manager to implement a lease termination agreement with the owner of Pilots Cove Café.

• Approved depositing $289,071.17 from Lafayette School sale into Land Bank account (7-0)
• Approved depositing $87,564.15 (less expenses) from Lafayette School sale into special Cobb Stadium revenue account (7-0)
• Accepted bid from Clean Harbors ($24,327.93) for hazardous waste cleanup at 26 Gerrish Drive (7-0)
• Accepted bid from Matt Landry ($22,000) for demolition at 26 Gerrish Drive (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to implement lease termination agreement with Pilots Cove Café owner (7-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will consider amending the FY26 budget to reflect reduced state revenue sharing of $4,891,048 and a mil rate of $17.10. Other major items include approving over $1 million in airport grants and contracts, a $500,000 road paving project, a $150,000 police firing range upgrade, and authorizing PFAS contamination litigation and opioid settlement participation.

• Amend FY26 budget: state revenue sharing reduced to $4,891,048, mil rate set at $17.10
• Transfer $500,000 for reclaiming and paving Airport Road and Gatehouse Road
• Accept FAA grant $442,548 for Taxilane Seacoast 1 rehab and service road design
• Authorize PFAS contamination legal agreement with SL Environmental Law Group
• Purchase Parks Department 2024 RAM 3500 truck for $67,761 and mower for $13,662

The council voted 6-1 to transfer $150,000 from police wages to the firearms range and $500,000 from public works to pave Airport and Gatehouse roads. It also approved two FAA grants totaling $742,548 for airport projects, a $312,400 master plan contract, and a $460,800 design contract for taxi lane rehab. The FY26 budget was amended to adopt revised state revenue sharing of $4,891,048 and a mil rate of $17.10.

• Approved $150K transfer from police wages to firearms range (6-1)
• Approved $500K transfer from DPW to road CIP for Airport and Gatehouse roads (6-1)
• Accepted FAA grant $442,548 for taxi lane rehab design (7-0)
• Accepted FAA grant $300,000 for airport master plan update (7-0)
• Approved $312,400 contract for airport master plan phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved $460,800 design contract for taxi lane rehab and service road (7-0)
• Entered opioid litigation settlement regarding Purdue/Sackler (7-0)
• Amended FY26 budget with revised revenue sharing and mil rate $17.10 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several operational items including a $133,200 boiler replacement project for the City Hall Annex. The agenda also includes authorizations for aviation services at the Sanford Airport and support for a seasonal family warming center grant.

• Approve $126,000.00 boiler replacement and $7,200.00 air separator for City Hall Annex
• Authorize sidewalk and road use on Main Street for Randall's Run/Walk for the Gym 5K race on August 30, 2025
• Accept contract extension with C.A. Plante & Sons for city plowing services (2027-2030)
• Authorize operating rights for Skydive Coastal Maine and Air Ad Works at Sanford Airport
• Support grant application for a Family Warming Center at 49 Riverside Avenue

The City Council approved a $133,200 contract for City Hall Annex boiler replacements and extended a city plowing contract through 2030. The council also authorized airport agreements for skydiving and banner towing and supported a grant for a family warming center.

• Approved $133,200 boiler replacement for City Hall Annex (6-0)
• Approved contract extension for C.A. Plante & Sons plowing services 2027-2030 (6-0)
• Authorized Operating Rights Agreement for Skydive Coastal Maine (6-0)
• Authorized Operating Rights Agreement for Screaming Eagle Aviation banner towing (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Maine State Housing Authority family warming center grant (6-0)
• Approved Midtown Mall Maintenance Assessment for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (6-0)
• Authorized pedestrian use of Main Street for Randall's Run/Walk for the Gym 5K (6-0)
• Tabled appointment of Amy Sevigny to Recreation Advisory Board (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on amendments to Airport Chapter 70 rules, and discuss a proposed mobile home park lot rent control ordinance. The Council will also hear a presentation on Oakdale Cemetery and an update on the Police Department's bike patrol. Additionally, they will approve the new consolidated voting place for the November 4 municipal election.

• Public hearing on changes to City Ordinance Chapter 70 (Airport Rules and Regulations)
• First reading of amendments to Chapter 70 regarding special events at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
• Discussion of Mobile Home Park Lot Rents and a request to consider a Lot Rent Control Ordinance
• Approval of new consolidated voting place at Sanford High School for the November 4 municipal election
• Approval of fundraising event application (Sanford-Springvale Rotary) and Scout camping at Gowen Park

The Council approved the municipal election warrant and authorized a scouting event at Gowen Park. A public hearing was held regarding airport regulations, and residents testified regarding mobile home park lot rent increases.

• Approved municipal election warrant for Nov 4 (5-2)
• Approved ASM Troop 320 Fall Camporee at Gowen Park (7-0)
• Approved Sanford-Springvale Rotary fundraising event license
• Approved August 19 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 19 executive session minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Oakdale Cemetery presentation (7-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will approve a new adult-use marijuana grower license, authorize partial bond financing for a new fire station, and enact an emergency moratorium on mobile home park rent increases. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the marijuana license and a discussion on syringe exchange programs.

• Public hearing for Blossom, LLC marijuana grower license at 9 Renaissance Way
• Emergency ordinance for temporary moratorium on mobile home park rent increases
• Authorization for $13,550,000 bond financing for new fire station
• Approval of updated Personnel Policy and Parks and Facilities Usage Fees Policy
• Discussion on syringe exchange programs and local regulation options

The City Council approved a $13.55 million bond to finance construction of a new fire station, and enacted an emergency ordinance temporarily freezing mobile home park lot rent increases (6-1). Other major actions included adopting amendments to the airport special events ordinance, expanding an easement for a PFAS treatment facility, and approving updated personnel and parks fees policies. A presentation on Oakdale Cemetery was tabled due to the presenter's unavailability.

• Approved $13.55M bond for new fire station (7-0)
• Enacted emergency moratorium on mobile home park lot rent increases (6-1)
• Approved amendments to airport special events ordinance (second reading) (7-0)
• Approved easement expansion for PFAS treatment facility at Cobb Wells (7-0)
• Approved updated Personnel Policy for the City (7-0)
• Approved Parks and Facilities Usage Fees Policy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including new adult-use marijuana grower license at 9 Renaissance Way
• Tabled Oakdale Cemetery presentation to date uncertain (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including a multi-jurisdictional purchase of a Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch system with York County Sheriff’s Department and four towns. Also up for vote are a post office parking agreement on School Street, a Revize website contract extension, and a resolution urging state drug law reform. The City Manager will provide a Homelessness Update.

• Authorize City Manager to implement Motorola CAD system with York County Sheriff and towns of Berwick, Kennebunk, North Berwick, South Berwick
• Allow Sanford Post Office to park up to 10 vehicles in School Street municipal lot for up to six weeks starting Oct. 19
• 4-year contract extension with Revize, LLC for website hosting, maintenance, and compliance scans
• Adopt resolution addressing substance abuse disorder and urging Maine to reform drug laws
• Appoint City Manager Steve Buck as voting representative at MMA Annual Meeting

The Sanford City Council reversed its earlier approval of a 60-day free trial of the Flock camera system, voting 7-0 to remove authorization after members expressed concerns about data security and inter-jurisdictional data sharing. The council also approved a new Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch system in partnership with York County and neighboring towns, authorized temporary Post Office vehicle parking in a municipal lot for six weeks, and adopted a resolution urging state drug law reform. All other agenda items passed unanimously, including a website contract extension and appointment of the city manager as voting representative to the Maine Municipal Association.

• Reversed authorization for 60-day free trial of Flock camera system (7-0)
• Approved Motorola CAD system with York County Sheriff and four towns (7-0)
• Authorized Post Office parking for up to 10 vehicles in School Street lot for six weeks (7-0)
• Appointed City Manager as voting representative to MMA annual meeting (7-0)
• Approved 4-year website contract extension with Revize, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Constitution Week (7-0)
• Adopted resolution on substance abuse disorder urging state drug law reform (6-0, one abstention)
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025 regular and executive sessions (7-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss real estate matters under state law. Two separate orders authorize closed-door discussions. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Order 25-190-01: Enter executive session for real estate matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C))
• Order 25-191-01: Enter executive session for real estate matters (1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C))

The Sanford City Council voted 6-0 to accept a $55,000 offer from Mark Beauchesne for the property at 12 Proulx Court. They also voted 6-0 to start eviction proceedings on the property at 30 North Avenue and require council approval before accepting any back taxes on that property.

• Accepted $55,000 offer from Mark Beauchesne for 12 Proulx Court (6-0)
• Voted to start eviction process on 30 North Avenue (6-0)
• Required City Council approval before accepting back taxes on 30 North Avenue (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will enter into executive session to review a pending labor agreement with the Sanford Regional Communications Association. The council also intends to discuss business contract negotiations.

• Review of pending labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association
• Discussion of business contract negotiations

The City Council entered two executive sessions to discuss a pending labor agreement and business contract negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes on the content of these discussions were recorded in the minutes.

• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session to discuss Sanford Regional Communications Association labor agreement
• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session to discuss business contract negotiations

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes discussions on real estate, a future contract, and a labor agreement.

• Real estate matters (Items 25-222-01 and 25-157-01)
• Future contract discussion (Item 25-225-01)
• Labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association (Item 25-174-01)

The City Council entered into four separate executive sessions to discuss real estate matters, a future contract, and a pending labor agreement. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Voted 5-0 to enter executive session for real estate matters
• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session for a future contract
• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session for real estate matters
• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session for a labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council will meet in a closed executive session to discuss specific real estate transactions and property dispositions. Maine law permits these private meetings for sensitive land and asset discussions. This agenda does not list specific properties, addresses, or financial figures.

• Closed session ordered to discuss property disposition under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C)
• Closed session ordered to review real estate matters
• No street names, dollar amounts, or project details are provided

The City Council met in executive session to discuss two real estate matters, as allowed under Maine law. No votes on substantive agenda items were taken during the public portion of the meeting.

• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for property disposition discussion
• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for real estate matters discussion

City Council

The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings on proposed changes to various municipal fees and on a new medical marijuana grower/cultivation license for Archer Farms LLC at 72 Emery Street. The Council will also consider first reading of the fee ordinance changes, approve a fixed-price fuel oil contract with Rinaldi Energy, and discuss a request to fly the rainbow pride flag at City Hall for June.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to fees including Transfer Station, vacant building, digging permits, and impoundment fees
• Public hearing on new medical marijuana grower license for Archer Farms LLC at 72 Emery Street, Unit 307
• Fixed-price fuel oil contract with Rinaldi Energy for 38,000 gallons at $2.44/gallon
• Request to fly rainbow pride flag on City Hall flagpole for June
• Appointment of Mark Dyer to Sanford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The City Council approved flying a rainbow pride flag on City Hall's flagpole for June by a 5-2 vote after debate. Council also affirmed a fixed-price heating oil contract at $2.44/gal (7-0), accepted a Paid Family Medical Leave proposal from MetLife (7-0), and appointed Mark Dyer to the Housing Authority board (7-0). A first reading of fee ordinance changes was held with no final vote.

• Approved flying rainbow pride flag on City Hall flagpole for June (5-2)
• Affirmed fixed-price fuel oil contract with Rinaldi Energy for 38,000 gallons at $2.44/gal (7-0)
• Accepted Paid Family Medical Leave proposal via Brown & Brown/MetLife (7-0)
• Appointed Mark Dyer to Sanford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to appoint attorney Dylan Clason as successor trustee (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including new medical marijuana grower license for Archer Farms at 72 Emery St and catering permit for Cruisin Infusions (7-0)
• Held first reading of fee ordinance changes (Article II Chapter 120, transfer station, vacant building, digging, permit, impoundment fees) – no final vote

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the discontinuance of Old Airport Road, a credit enhancement agreement for J & J Whitney Properties, LLC, and a US Brownfields Cleanup Grant. The body will also vote on municipal fee updates and the purchase of four police cruisers.

• Proposed credit enhancement agreement with J & J Whitney Properties, LLC for land on Presidential Lane
• Public hearing for US Brownfields Cleanup Grant for IWM boiler house demolition and Pioneer Avenue retaining wall stabilization
• Proposed fee changes for Transfer Station, Vacant Buildings, Digging Permits, and Impoundment
• Bid of $11,700 to Charles A. Plante & Sons for demolition of 8 York Street
• Early use of FY 2025/2026 CIP funding for four Sanford Police Department cruisers

The City Council approved several municipal appointments for code enforcement, constables, and a school budget warden. Other actions included approving ordinance fee changes, a road discontinuance, and the purchase of four police cruisers.

• Approved May 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 executive session minutes (6-0)
• Approved Old Airport Road discontinuance (6-0)
• Approved municipal fee changes for various city ordinances (6-0)
• Appointed five Code Enforcement Officers and several plumbing inspectors (6-0)
• Appointed three Constables (6-0)
• Appointed Edward Cormier as Warden for June 10 school budget election (6-0)
• Approved $11,700 demolition bid for 8 York Street (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a medical marijuana grower license for Jurow Farms LLC. The body is also deciding on a five-year waste collection contract with Casella Waste and a labor agreement for the Sanford Regional Communications Association.

• Public hearing and license request for Jurow Farms LLC at 72 Emery Street, Unit 212
• Five-year Municipal Solid Waste and Single Sort Recycling contract with Casella Waste
• Labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028)
• Appointment of Michael G. Fraser as Trustee of the Sanford Sewerage District
• Approval of the Ultimate Airport Layout Plan

The Sanford City Council voted 6-0 to enter into a five-year curbside solid waste and single-sort recycling collection contract with Casella Waste, the preferred vendor from a recent RFP process. The Council also approved the Ultimate Airport Layout Plan, appointed Michael G. Fraser as a Trustee of the Sanford Sewerage District, and approved a new medical marijuana grower/cultivator license for Jurow Farms LLC. A labor agreement with the Sanford Regional Communications Association was tabled 6-0 for further consideration.

• Approved 5-year solid waste/recycling contract with Casella Waste (6-0)
• Approved Ultimate Airport Layout Plan (6-0)
• Appointed Michael G. Fraser to Sanford Sewerage District trustee (6-0)
• Tabled ratification of labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association (6-0)
• Approved new medical marijuana grower/cultivator license for Jurow Farms LLC at 72 Emery Street (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 regular meeting (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 executive session (5-0, one abstention)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a public hearing regarding a potential dangerous building at 26 Gerrish Drive. Other items include approving a labor agreement, authorizing a new Land Use Specialist position, and setting the 2025 tax installment schedule.

• Public hearing regarding 26 Gerrish Drive as a possible dangerous building or nuisance
• Purchase of twelve mobile data terminals and hardware for police cruisers for $61,472
• Ratification of a labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association through June 30, 2028
• Setting of 2025 real estate tax installments due September 15, 2025, and March 16, 2026
• Authorization of a new Land Use Specialist 1 position within the Codes and Planning Departments

After a public hearing, the City Council voted 6-0 to declare 26 Gerrish Drive a dangerous building/nuisance and ordered abatement measures, including vacating structures and creating a rehabilitation plan. The council also ratified a three-year labor agreement with the Sanford Regional Communications Association (6-0), approved $61,472 for police mobile data terminals, set 2025 tax due dates, and authorized a new Land Use Specialist position to address planning workload.

• Declared 26 Gerrish Drive a dangerous building/nuisance and ordered abatement (6-0)
• Ratified labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association for July 2025–June 2028 (6-0)
• Approved $61,472 for 12 mobile data terminals and mounts for police cruisers (6-0)
• Set 2025 property tax due dates: Sept 15, 2025 and March 16, 2026, with 7.50% delinquent rate (6-0)
• Authorized new Land Use Specialist 1 position (Grade 7, Step 3) in Codes & Planning (6-0)
• Amended FY 25/26 budget to fund new Land Use Specialist and contract for Comprehensive Plan updates (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including off-premise catering permit for Friends of Downtown Sanford Car Show

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving the sale of 69 Brook Street (former Lafayette School) for $401,000 and a separate land sale at 203 Beaver Hill Road for $15,000. Other items include lease-purchasing 60 portable radios for the fire department at $342,765 and a new F-150 pickup truck for $70,278. The council will also confirm a dangerous building finding for 26 Gerrish Drive. A presentation on fire department promotions and a homelessness update are also on the agenda.

• Sale of 69 Brook Street (former Lafayette School) to King Weinstein for $401,000
• Sale of land at 203 Beaver Hill Road to Douglas & Shirley Spaulding for $15,000
• Lease-purchase of 60 Harris XO-200P portable radios for fire department, $342,765 at 6.35% over 7 years
• Purchase of 2025 F-150 pickup truck for fire department, not to exceed $70,278, financed at 6.05% over 3 years
• Confirmation of dangerous building order for 26 Gerrish Drive

The City Council accepted ownership of the former Lafayette School from the School Department and approved its sale to King Weinstein. The council also authorized several fire department equipment purchases and a land sale on Beaver Hill Road.

• Approved sale of 69 Brook Street (former Lafayette School) to King Weinstein for $401,000 (7-0)
• Accepted ownership of 69 Brook Street from the Sanford Board of Education (7-0)
• Approved $342,765 lease purchase for 60 Harris XO-200P portable radios (6-1)
• Approved $70,278 lease purchase for a 2025 F-150 pickup truck for Fire Department (7-0)
• Approved sale of land at 203 Beaver Hill Road to Douglas & Shirley Spaulding for $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved road closures for Cruising with Friends Car Show on July 25, 2025 (7-0)
• Adjudged 26 Gerrish Drive to be a dangerous building and a nuisance (7-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 regular and executive session minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will hold a public hearing on the South Sanford Multi-Modal Planning Partnership Initiative findings. Significant financial actions include authorizing $150,000 from the Police Department for firearms range reconfiguration and reallocating up to $500,000 in year-end surplus for reclaiming and paving Airport Road and Gatehouse Road. The council will also vote on a demolition contract at 642 New Dam Road, a private roadway recognition for Estes Road, and a public-private partnership for tree wells downtown. Several appointments to boards and a library lease agreement are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on South Sanford Multi-Modal Planning Partnership Initiative with MaineDOT
• Demolition of structures at 642 New Dam Road by Guillemette Brothers for $14,075 plus up to $20,000 disposal
• Order to formally recognize Estes Road as a private roadway
• Police Department transfer of $150,000 to Special Revenue Firearms Range Account for improvements
• Public Works reallocation of up to $500,000 for reclamation and paving of Airport Road and Gatehouse Road

The Sanford City Council approved the minutes from the July 1 regular and executive sessions. Council heard a presentation on the RAISE grant downtown improvement conceptual designs and held a public hearing on the South Sanford Multi-Modal Planning Partnership Initiative. No substantive votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of July 1 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 1 executive session (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss economic development matters. The council will also review a pending labor agreement between the City and the Sanford Regional Communications Association.

• Discussion of economic development matters
• Review of pending labor agreement with Sanford Regional Communications Association

The Sanford City Council met in executive session on May 6, 2025, to discuss economic development matters and a pending labor agreement with the Sanford Regional Communications Association. No votes were taken on substantive items; the council only voted to enter and exit the closed sessions. The meeting adjourned with no public decisions.

• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session for economic development (25-170-01)
• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for labor agreement (25-174-01)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. This session is conducted pursuant to M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (A).

• Discussion of personnel matters

The Sanford City Council voted 7-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to sign a contract with Medical Reimbursement Services of Windham, Maine for ambulance billing services, effective July 1, 2025. The meeting began with a 7-0 vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under state law, and adjourned after the vote.

• Authorized Fire Chief to sign ambulance billing contract with Medical Reimbursement Services (7-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council is scheduled to hold two executive sessions to discuss real estate and personnel matters. The meeting will be conducted in person and via remote video and teleconference.

• Executive session to discuss real estate matters
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Meeting held in person and via remote video and teleconference

The City Council met in executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters. The council voted to establish a specific price for the Lafayette School property.

• Set price for Lafayette School at $399,000 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a new liquor license for Azul Agave Mexican Cuisine at 6 Lebanon Street. The council will also consider approving a $620,297 purchase of two Western Star trucks, placing a moratorium on special events at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, discussing a portion of old Airport Road discontinuance, and approving revised Memorial Gym fees.

• Public hearing on new liquor license with malt, spirituous, and vinous privileges for Azul Agave Mexican Cuisine at 6 Lebanon Street
• Order to purchase two Western Star 47X trucks with plow, wing, and spreader from Freightliner/Western Star and Donovan Equipment for $620,297 (pending tariff costs)
• Order to place a moratorium on special events and airport use outside normal operations at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport until a clear policy is in place
• Order to discuss discontinuance of a portion of old Airport Road and decide whether to file an order of discontinuance
• Order to approve revised Memorial Gym fees

The City Council approved several items including memorial gym fee revisions, airport lease amendments, and heavy equipment purchases. A moratorium was placed on special events at the regional airport pending new policies, while a discussion on family medical leave insurance was tabled.

• Approved April 1 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 1 Executive Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Memorial Gym fee amendments (7-0)
• Approved $620,297.00 truck purchase bids (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Pilots Cove Cafe lease (7-0)
• Approved moratorium on airport special events (7-0)
• Tabled Maine Paid Family Medical Leave insurance discussion (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting municipal bond tax exemption (7-0)

City Council Budget Meeting

The City Council will hold a budget work session to receive a presentation of the 2025/2026 School Budget. This is an advisory work session, not a business meeting, and no binding votes are expected. Public input may be accepted at the chair's discretion.

• Presentation of the 2025/2026 School Budget (New Business item 25-115-01)
• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2025 budget meeting (item 25-114-01)
• Public participation period
• Remote participation via Zoom and phone available

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2025 Budget Meeting. The council then received a presentation on the proposed 2025/2026 school budget but took no formal action on it. Discussion included a councilor’s suggestion for an 8% total tax increase and specific cuts to the school request.

• Approved March 11, 2025 Budget Meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Budget Meeting

The City Council is conducting a budget work session to review the 2025/2026 School Budget. The meeting also includes a review of the combined Municipal and School Budgets.

• Continued Review of the 2025/2026 School Budget
• Review of the Combined Municipal and School Budgets
• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025, budget meeting

The City Council voted 4-3 to approve proposed amendments to the 2025/2026 School Budget, totaling $682,994 in reductions, and set the combined municipal and school budget for a vote on April 1. The amendments include privatizing PMFL insurance, using unassigned fund balance, and eliminating a special education director position.

• Approved $682,994 in school budget amendments (4-3)
• Set combined budget for April 1 vote
• Agreed to use $300,000 unassigned fund balance
• Agreed to privatize PMFL insurance saving $109,869
• Agreed to eliminate New Assistant Director of Special Education ($155,197 savings)
• Agreed to adjust salary/benefits at Sanford Middle School ($26,468 savings)
• Agreed to reduce salary/benefits at Sanford High School ($2,119 savings)
• Agreed to use $12,189 in fuel reserves

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss contract negotiations under state law. No public business will be conducted; the session is closed to the public. The agenda contains only this single item plus adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss contract negotiations pursuant to M.R.S. Title 1, § 405(6)(C)

The Sanford City Council held an executive session on March 18, 2025 to discuss contract negotiations. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion; the only action was a unanimous vote to enter the closed session.

• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session under M.R.S. Title 1 §405(6)(C) for contract negotiations

City Council

The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The Council will also consider a 30-year solid waste and recycling agreement with Ecomaine and amendments to airport development zone ordinances.

• Joint Public Hearing on Proposed Municipal and School Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• 30-year Solid Waste and Recycling Management Program agreement with Ecomaine
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 280 of City Ordinances regarding Airport Development Zone (AD)
• Preliminary Public Hearing with Maine DOT on the South Sanford Planning Partnership Initiative
• Approval of Memorial Gym Rental Fees and User Group Fees

The City Council authorized a long-term solid waste and recycling program with Ecomaine and accepted five tax-acquired properties. The council tabled a vote on Memorial Gym rental fees pending revisions to the fee document. Public hearings were held regarding the FY 2025/26 budgets, the South Sanford Planning Partnership Initiative, and airport zoning amendments.

• Approved 30-year Solid Waste and Recycling Management Agreement with Ecomaine (7-0)
• Accepted five tax-acquired properties due to 2021/2022 real estate tax liens (7-0)
• Tabled Memorial Gym Rental Fees and User Group Fees (7-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Parks to the Sanford Arts Commission for a term ending 12/31/2027 (7-0)
• Approved license for Waypoint Maine Inc. fundraiser on June 7, 2025
• Approved off-premise catering permits for Pilots Cove LLC for select Mainers baseball games
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025, regular and executive sessions (7-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 municipal and school budgets, adopt proposed amendments to the Airport Development Zone ordinances, and sign a warrant for a School Budget Validation Referendum. The body will also consider a benefits proposal for Maine Paid Family Medical Leave and accept a criminal forfeiture.

• Vote on FY 25/26 Municipal and School budgets
• Adopt amendments to Airport Development Zone ordinances
• Sign warrant for School Budget Validation Referendum on June 10, 2025
• Accept benefits proposal from Pacquin and Carroll LLC for Maine Paid Family Medical Leave
• Accept criminal forfeiture of $3,058.00

The Sanford City Council approved the FY 2025/2026 Municipal and School budgets with a net to taxation of $41,752,101, by a 5-2 vote. Funds for Goodall Library are held pending lease agreement finalization. The council also adopted zoning amendments for the Airport Development Zone, signed a warrant for a School Budget Validation Referendum on June 10, 2025, and authorized opting out of the state PFML program with a private carrier.

• Approved FY 25/26 budget with $41,752,101 net taxation (5-2)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 280 Airport Development Zone (7-0)
• Signed warrant for School Budget Validation Referendum on June 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized benefits proposal from Paquin & Carroll LLC to opt out of state PFML (7-0)
• Accepted $3,058 criminal forfeiture from York County Unified Court (7-0)
• Approved Midtown Mall Maintenance Assessment for FY 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including off-premise catering permit (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from March 18 and March 25, 2025 meetings (7-0)

City Council Budget Meeting

The City Council will hold a budget work session to present and discuss the 2025/2026 Municipal Budget. This is a work session, not a public hearing, and the meeting will be conducted in person and via remote video and teleconference.

• Presentation of 2025/2026 Municipal Budget
• Approval of March 4, 2025 Budget Meeting minutes
• Meeting held in City Council Chambers
• Public can join via phone or computer
• Public comments submitted via City website form

The Sanford City Council discussed the FY2025/2026 municipal budget, reaching consensus on a package of changes to achieve a 6% net tax increase (down from an earlier 7.98% proposed increase). Key adjustments include increasing PAYT bag fees by $2/sleeve, a 10% increase in permit and inspection fees, adding $15,000 in additional funding to each library (with Goodall Library funding held pending an audit), adding a second Deputy Assessor, and funding police laptops and cloud storage. The council also agreed to sell Lafayette School and not include its carrying costs in the budget. Summer camp fees will remain at current levels. No formal vote was taken; the budget will be presented for public hearing on March 18.

• Consensus to target 6% net tax increase ($1,246,939 total increase)
• Increased PAYT bag fees by $2/sleeve
• Increased fee schedule by 10% for permits and inspections
• Added $15,000 additional funding to each library; held Goodall Library funding pending audit
• Added second Deputy Assessor (full-time) and kept Admin position full-time
• Approved $90,000 for police laptops and $16,000 for Axion cloud storage (funded from current year or open positions)
• Agreed to sell Lafayette School; no carrying costs included in budget
• Maintained summer camp fees at $700 resident/$900 non-resident for this year

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council will meet in executive session to discuss personnel issues under Maine law. The meeting will be held in person and remotely on March 4, 2025.

• Executive session for personnel discussion
• Meeting held in person and via remote video and teleconference

The City Council met in an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded during the session.

• Entered into executive session to discuss personnel (7-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will hold a public hearing on a new liquor license for Ted's Fried Clams at 890 Main Street and consider confirming a dangerous building order at 254 Sunset Road. The council also will vote on purchasing 281 River Street from the Sanford Sewerage District for $340,000 and approving a $61,600 contract for comprehensive plan services. Other items include appointments, abatements, and a road posting request.

• Public hearing for NEW liquor license application by Cole Legacy LLC (Ted's Fried Clams) at 890 Main Street, Suite 200B
• Confirm findings and order adjudging 254 Sunset Road a dangerous building and nuisance
• Authorize purchase of 281 River Street from Sanford Sewerage District for $340,000
• Authorize contract with Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission for $61,600 for Comprehensive Plan Services
• Add Grammar Road to Spring Road Posting Program due to freeze/thaw cycle

The Sanford City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a permanent ordinance regulating syringe service programs, requiring a 1:1 exchange of hypodermic apparatus. They also approved the $340,000 sale of 281 River Street to the Sanford Sewerage District (6-1), confirmed a dangerous building order at 254 Sunset Road, approved tax abatements, added Grammar Road to the spring posting program, and made several appointments.

• Adopted permanent syringe service ordinance requiring 1:1 exchange (7-0)
• Approved $340,000 sale of 281 River Street to Sanford Sewerage District (6-1, Martell opposed)
• Confirmed dangerous building order at 254 Sunset Road (7-0)
• Approved use of Memorial Gym for beautification program garden fair (7-0)
• Approved tax abatements: $463.24 for Attar Engineering Inc. and $473.88 for Monte Living Trust (7-0)
• Added Grammar Road to Spring Road Posting Program due to road condition (7-0)
• Authorized $61,600 contract with Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission for comprehensive plan services (7-0)
• Appointed Gerald Gal to Airport Advisory Committee and Margaret Genereux to Planning Board, both for unexpired terms ending 12/31/2025 (7-0)

City Council Budget Meeting

The City Council is holding a budget work session to review the 2025/2026 budget. The body will discuss municipal expenditures, revenue projections, and school budget presentations. This is a work session to develop consensus for future legislative action.

• Municipal Presentation and Memorandum overview of the 2025/2026 Budget
• Combined City/School Tax Rate Projection Sheet for 2025/2026
• Municipal Expenditures and Revenue Projections for 2025/2026
• Library and Outside Agency Requests for 2025/2026
• Municipal Capital Plan Requests and Debt Service for 2025/2026

The Sanford City Council held a budget workshop on March 4, 2025, reviewing the proposed FY26 municipal and school budgets. No votes or formal decisions were taken; councilors asked for additional data on library funding, plowing services, and school staffing. The meeting was informational only, with further discussion planned for subsequent sessions.

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in executive session to consider actions regarding 2022 real estate tax liens. The body will also discuss potential waivers of foreclosure.

• Disposition of 2022 real estate tax liens
• Potential waivers of foreclosure

The City Council voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss disposition of 2022 real estate tax liens and potential waivers of foreclosure. After executive session, the Council voted 7-0 to waive foreclosure on seven specified properties: 13 River Street, 18 Rachel Drive, 24 Robin Lane, 16 Gerard Street, 199 Jagger Mill Road, and two parcels owned by Regco, Inc. (J29-21 and J30-46).

• Entered executive session to consider real estate tax liens and foreclosure waivers (7-0)
• Waived foreclosure on seven properties: 13 River Street, 18 Rachel Drive, 24 Robin Lane, 16 Gerard Street, 199 Jagger Mill Road, and two Regco parcels (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:30 PM

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council will hold an executive session to discuss a request for poverty abatement. The session is authorized under state statute for confidential discussions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss a request for poverty abatement pursuant to M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405 (6) (F)

The City Council met in executive session to review a request for poverty abatement. The council voted to deny the request.

• Denied request for poverty abatement (5-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council is scheduled to hold 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

The City Council held two executive sessions to discuss economic development matters. After the first session, the council voted 6-0 to authorize the City Manager to proceed with a property acquisition agreement with the Sanford Housing Authority. The second session concluded with no additional decisions.

• Authorized City Manager to proceed with property acquisition agreement with Sanford Housing Authority (6-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will swear in Becky Brink as mayor and Nathaniel Hitchcock and Ayn Hanselmann as council members. The council will also approve minutes, hear an airport compliance presentation, consider catering and games of chance licenses, elect a deputy mayor, set meeting schedules and council/ mayor compensation, assign subcommittees, make appointments, adopt rules of procedure and code of conduct, accept two Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grants totaling $22,377.64 for the police department, and authorize negotiations with Breezeline for cable franchise renewal.

• Swearing in of Becky Brink as Mayor and Nathaniel Hitchcock and Ayn Hanselmann as City Council members
• Acceptance of $9,171.30 grant with $2,292.83 match for police highway safety
• Acceptance of $13,206.34 grant with $3,301.59 match for police speed enforcement
• Authorization to negotiate cable franchise renewal with Breezeline (Cogeco)
• Appointment of deputies, subcommittees, and board members; setting of council and mayor compensation

The City Council swore in Mayor Becky Brink and Councilors Nathaniel Hitchcock and Ayn Hanselmann. The council established its 2025 meeting schedule, approved annual compensation for officials, and authorized cable franchise negotiations with Breezeline.

• Elected Councilor Herlihy as Deputy Mayor (6-0)
• Set regular meetings for first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (6-0)
• Set annual City Councilor compensation at $4,000 (6-0)
• Set annual Mayor compensation at $5,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct (6-0)
• Accepted two Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grants for police totaling $22,377.64 (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate cable franchise renewal with Breezeline (6-0)
• Approved catering permit for Pilots Cove Café and games of chance for Wolves Social Club

City Council

The Sanford City Council will hold public hearings on a marijuana manufacturing license and zoning ordinance changes, followed by votes on the license, budget schedule, and several appointments and contracts.

• Public hearing on Marijuana Manufacturing Tier 1 license at 72 Emery Street
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 280 Residential Development Zone
• Vote to approve Marijuana Manufacturing Tier I license for Leb City Greeneries INC
• Vote to approve 2025/2026 budget review schedule
• Vote to approve purchase of new heavy duty pickup truck not to exceed $90,000

The City Council approved the 2025/2026 budget review schedule with amended presentation times. Other actions included several municipal appointments, a demolition bid, and a heavy-duty truck purchase. Discussions were held regarding residential zoning amendments and solid waste contracts.

• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2025/2026 budget review schedule with amended times (7-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Dixon to the Housing Authority Board (7-0)
• Appointed Albert Pollard to the Trails Committee (7-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 City Council Goals (7-0)
• Approved $12,495 demolition bid for 58 Pleasant Street (7-0)
• Approved purchase of heavy duty pickup truck up to $90,000 (7-0)
• Approved WasteZero contract extension for Pay as You Throw program (6-1)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will vote on two contracts for airport planning studies and fee estimates at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. The council will also take a second reading of an ordinance revising the Residential Development Zone rules, which governs local housing development standards. Other agenda items include reviewing an airport layout plan update, accepting a committee resignation, and considering state legislation regarding species habitat protections near airports.

• Ordinance revision to §280-11-5 Residential Development Zone (RD) – second reading
• Contract with Airport Estimates for an independent fee estimate on the airport planning study ($2,300)
• Contract with McFarland Johnson for an airport planning study (amount negotiated within 10% of the $2,300 estimate, pending FAA grant offer)
• Contract with Aviest Engineering for an independent fee estimate to design and permit taxilane reconstruction and a perimeter road ($2,400)
• Resolution supporting LD 138 Act to exempt airports from certain state endangered species habitat protections

The Sanford City Council approved amendments to Chapter 280 of city ordinances for the Residential Development Zone on second reading. Also approved were multiple airport-related contracts and a resolution supporting state legislation to exempt airports from certain habitat protections. The council accepted a resignation from the Airport Advisory Committee and voted on routine minutes.

• Approved minutes from January 21 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 21 executive session (5-0)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 280 §280-11-5 Residential Development Zone (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Joseph Weeks from Airport Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved $2,300 contract with Airport Estimates for Airport Planning Study independent fee estimate (5-0)
• Approved contract with McFarland Johnson for Airport Planning Study (amount within 10% of IFE, upon FAA grant) (5-0)
• Approved $2,400 contract with Aviest Engineering for independent fee estimate for taxilane reconstruction and perimeter road design (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting LD 138 to exempt airports from certain endangered species habitat protections (5-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will approve minutes, hear a public hearing on a new syringe service program ordinance, and vote on accepting grants for police overtime and highway safety equipment. The council will also authorize contracts for road reconstruction and a sewerage district property purchase.

• Public hearing on permanent ordinance regulating Syringe Service Programs
• Accept grant of $10,557.48 for police overtime costs from Lewiston tragedy
• Accept grant of $5,760.00 for in-car printers for eCitation compatibility
• Authorize signing Purchase and Sale Agreement for property at 281 River Street
• Approve contract with McFarland Johnson for Seacoast Taxilane reconstruction

The City Council approved several grants for the police department, authorized a contract for airport runway design, and adopted new roadway acceptance standards. The council also approved various road closures for community events and parades.

• Approved $5,760 Bureau of Highway Safety grant for 10 in-car printers (6-0)
• Approved $10,557.48 Department of Public Safety grant for police overtime (6-0)
• Certified Levesque Excavation as a local Prequalified Contractor (6-0)
• Approved negotiations with Levesque Excavation for High Street reconstruction (6-0)
• Adopted roadway acceptance standards (6-0)
• Approved $600 rental fee for Maine Attraction Water Ski Show gym use (6-0)
• Approved purchase of airport heavy duty pickup truck not to exceed $73,300 (6-0)
• Approved contract with McFarland Johnson for airport taxilane and perimeter road design (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council has ordered a closed executive session to discuss economic development matters under state law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and conducted in person and via remote conference.

• Order to enter executive session under M.R.S. Title 1, § 405 (6) (C) for economic development discussion

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize the City Manager to execute the negotiated sale of tax-acquired lots to D-List LLC for the construction of 30 Housing First Units. The meeting began and ended in executive session.

• Entered executive session 7-0 to discuss economic development
• Authorized sale of tax-acquired Lot J30-47 and J30-44B 7-0

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss economic development matters and labor contract negotiations. These discussions are conducted privately pursuant to state law.

• Economic development matters (Item 24-453-01)
• Labor contract negotiations with Sanford Public Works Association (Item 24-398-01)

The City Council held two separate executive sessions. The first session addressed economic development matters, and the second session addressed labor contract negotiations with the Sanford Public Works Association.

• Entered into executive session for economic development (6-0)
• Entered into executive session for Public Works Association labor negotiations (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The Sanford City Council will meet in executive session to discuss economic development matters and contract negotiations. No public votes or decisions are scheduled. Both closed sessions are authorized under Maine law.

• Order to enter executive session for economic development (24-443-01)
• Order to enter executive session for contract negotiations (24-473-01)

The Sanford City Council held two executive sessions on November 26, 2024, to discuss economic development and contract negotiations. After the second closed session, the council voted 6-0 to authorize the city manager to finalize and implement an engineering services contract with WBRC Architects for the Headquarters and District fire stations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss economic development (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations (6-0)
• Authorized city manager to finalize and implement engineering services contract with WBRC Architects for fire stations (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council is meeting for an executive session to discuss real estate matters. This session is conducted pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6) (C).

• Executive session to discuss real estate matters

The City Council held an executive session to discuss real estate matters. After the session, they voted unanimously to recommend that the Sanford Sewerage District accept a proposal from Chinburg for the redevelopment of the Stenton Trust Mill property. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Sewerage District accept Chinburg proposal for Stenton Trust Mill redevelopment (6-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss confidential information related to General Assistance, as permitted by state law. No other business is scheduled. This is a closed meeting, and no votes or decisions are expected to be taken publicly.

• Executive session to discuss confidential General Assistance information per 1 M.R.S.A. § 405 (6) (F)

The Sanford City Council held an emergency executive session on December 17, 2024. The only action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss confidential information pertaining to General Assistance under state law. No other decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned at 6:03 PM.

• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for confidential General Assistance discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed changes to airport fees and zoning for campgrounds, and consider a resolution urging the state to amend syringe exchange laws. They will also vote on a contract for sidewalk demolition, amendments to the Anderson Learning Center lease, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on changes to City Ordinance Chapter 70 Airport Article IV Rates and Fees
• Public hearing and first reading of amendments to Chapter 280 adding campground regulations
• Resolution seeking state law change to syringe service programs (1:1 exchange instead of 1:100)
• Acceptance of $28,925 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for bail-out kits
• Order to accept bid from Genga Excavation for concrete sidewalk demolition and construction

The City Council approved amendments to the General Assistance Ordinance and the Master Lease Agreement for the Anderson Learning Center. A public hearing was held regarding proposed campground ordinances, though no final vote was recorded. The council also issued a proclamation for 'Extra Mile Heroes'.

• Approved minutes from October 1, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 1, 2024 Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved amendments to General Assistance Ordinance (6-1)
• Approved amendments to Anderson Learning Center Master Lease Agreement (7-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Joshua Pongan and Brendan Spinelli as 'Extra Mile Heroes' (7-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will consider approving new liquor and marijuana licenses, as well as ordinances regarding blighted buildings and syringe exchange programs. The agenda also includes approval of a $29,640 contract for winter parking lot plowing.

• Approve new liquor license for Jasmine Thai Kitchen 888, 459 Main Street
• Approve new marijuana grower licenses for Shamrock Fields of Maine LLC and GSM Consulting
• Vote on ordinance to regulate Syringe Service Programs to a 1:1 exchange
• Approve $29,640 contract with Landry Landscaping for municipal parking lot plowing
• Approve ordinance establishing standards for abatement of blighted buildings

The City Council unanimously approved minutes from the October 15, 2024 regular meeting and executive session (both 7-0). The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations—including firefighter promotions and an election operations report—and public hearings on proposed ordinances (liquor license, marijuana grower licenses, blighted buildings, a campground moratorium extension, sign regulations, urban zone amendments, medical marijuana office definitions, and a syringe service program emergency ordinance). No votes were taken on any of the proposed ordinances; the council only heard public comment.

• Approved October 15 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 15 executive session minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will vote on approving a new liquor license for OTTO Pizza, a construction contract for the Presidential Lane Extension Project, and a zone change for parcels K14-35 and K15-32. The meeting also includes public hearings on a marijuana store renewal and a blighted building ordinance.

• Approve new liquor license for Golden Crust LLC, DBA OTTO Pizza, 1299 Main Street
• Approve construction contract for Presidential Lane Extension Project at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
• Approve zone change for parcels K14-35 and K15-32 from Industrial Reuse to Urban
• Public hearing on renewal of Adult Use Retail Marijuana Store license for RL2 LLC, DBA Friendly Fire Recreational
• Public hearing on proposed blighted building abatement standards ordinance

The City Council adopted a blighted building abatement ordinance on second reading (6-0), along with amendments to marijuana standards, sign regulations, and the urban zone. They approved Carpentier Park renovation plans and authorized the bid process, created two special revenue accounts for airport equipment and fuel farm maintenance, and accepted a $206,950 construction contract for the Presidential Lane Extension project. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Adopted blighted building abatement ordinance (6-0) (second reading)
• Approved marijuana standards ordinance amendment (6-0) (second reading)
• Approved sign ordinance amendment (6-0) (second reading)
• Approved urban zone ordinance amendment (6-0) (second reading)
• Approved Carpentier Park renovation plans and authorized bid process (6-0)
• Created special revenue account for airport equipment repairs (6-0)
• Created special revenue account for airport fuel farm maintenance (6-0)
• Accepted $206,950 construction contract for Presidential Lane Extension (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a proposed zone change for two parcels. The body is also considering authorizations for ambulance orders and fire department construction costs.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone Parcels R9-63 and R9-64 from Rural Residential to Urban
• Authorization for Fire Chief to place an ambulance order for FY 26/27
• Authorization for pre-construction costs and bonding plan for New Headquarters and District Fire Departments

The City Council approved a $500,000 annual payment to order two new ambulances for FY 26/27 and authorized $800,000 in pre-construction costs and bonding for new fire headquarters. The council also discussed a proposed zone change for a soccer association property, which was tabled for a zoning subcommittee review.

• Approved ambulance order for FY 26/27 (6-0)
• Authorized pre-construction costs and bonding for new fire headquarters (6-0)
• Tabled proposed zone change for soccer association property (to Zoning Subcommittee)

City Council

The City Council will approve the renewal of four adult-use marijuana store licenses and a new manufacturing license, along with two proposed zone changes and the purchase of a police command vehicle. The body will also accept the fiscal year 2023/2024 audit and an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

• Renewal of Adult Use Retail Marijuana Store licenses at 22 Smada Drive and 9 Renaissance Way
• New Marijuana Manufacturing - Tier II license at 72 Emery St
• Proposed zone change from Industrial Reuse to Urban on Parcels K14-35 and K15-32
• Proposed zone change from Rural Residential to Urban on Parcels R9-63 and R9-64
• Purchase of a Police Command Vehicle using FY 24/25 funds

The City Council approved two zone changes to Urban for the Jagger Mill and Shaw Field properties. The council also accepted the FY 2023/2024 annual audit and approved several business and marijuana licenses.

• Approved rezoning of Jagger Mill parcels K14-35 and K15-32 to Urban (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Shaw Field parcels R9-63 and R9-64 to Urban (7-0)
• Accepted FY 2023/2024 Annual Audit by Wipfli LLC (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Police Command Vehicle using FY 24/25 funds (7-0)
• Accepted $14,646 grant for five police vehicle laptops (7-0)
• Authorized acquisition of donated property adjacent to Carl J. Lamb School (7-0)
• Re-appointed Susan H. Cote as Registrar of Voters (7-0)
• Approved renewal and new licenses for Landrace Cannabis, Stache, Green Truck Farms, and Holistic Wellness