Old Town public meetings in 2022

Council 12 19

The Old Town City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting and a Special Council Meeting on December 19, 2022. The Finance Committee will review November 2022 financials and discuss Efficiency Maine grants for public electric charging stations. The Council will consider accepting an after-deadline redemption for a foreclosed property, approve a liquor license renewal, and potentially enter executive sessions for personnel and real estate matters.

• November 2022 financials update by Finance Director Danielle Berube
• Discussion of Efficiency Maine grants for public electric charging stations
• Acceptance of $2,000.00 after-deadline redemption for Heirs of Anne F. Labree at 71 Lincoln Street
• Approval of Malt & Vinous Liquor License renewal for Governor's Restaurant, 963 Stillwater Avenue
• Executive sessions for personnel and real estate matters

The Old Town City Council elected Councilor Linda McLeod as City Council President and Councilor Chris Pushor as Council Vice President. The council also approved a liquor license renewal for Governor's Restaurant and went into executive session for personnel and real estate matters. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Elected Linda McLeod as City Council President (4-2 vote)
• Elected Chris Pushor as Council Vice President (6-0 vote)
• Approved renewal of Malt & Vinous Liquor License for Randall Wadleigh d/b/a Governor's Restaurant, 963 Stillwater Avenue (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session for a personnel matter (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session for a real estate matter (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Council 12 05

The Old Town City Council will hold an organizational meeting to swear in new councilors and RSU #34 board members, elect a president and vice president, and adopt rules of order and a meeting schedule. In the regular meeting that follows, the council will consider accepting criminal forfeiture funds, a TIF grant for fire rescue equipment, and a partnership with the YMCA to provide free memberships to school-age children.

• Oath of office for Councilors-Elect Timothy Folster and Carol May; RSU #34 Board Members Moriah Geer and James Mitchell
• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Adoption of Rules of Order and Procedure and Resolution 2022-3 for meeting time/place
• Accept $1,642.20 in criminal forfeiture monies (85% of $1,932.00) from State of Maine vs. Jason Robertson
• Accept $21,000.00 TIF Grant for a second LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System for Old Town Fire Rescue

The Old Town City Council held its organizational meeting and regular meeting on December 5, 2022. A tie vote for Council President led to tabling the election until the next meeting. The council approved rules of order, a meeting schedule resolution, and several new business items including accepting criminal forfeiture funds, a TIF grant for a chest compression system, and a YMCA partnership for free youth tuition.

• Tabled vote for Council President and Vice-President to Dec. 19 (6-0)
• Adopted amended Rules of Order and Procedure (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-3 establishing meeting time and place (6-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted $1,642.20 criminal forfeiture from Bangor (6-0)
• Accepted $21,000 TIF grant for LUCAS 3 chest compression system (6-0)
• Approved partnership with Old Town-Orono YMCA for free youth tuition (5-0, Councilor Wight excused)

Council 11 21

The Economic Development Committee will review downtown redevelopment recommendations, and the Finance Committee will discuss October financials, a proposed $150,000 airport access road, purchasing 354 Main Street for a food pantry, and a YMCA youth recreation partnership.

• Airport access road from Airport Road to lots 5 and 5A, not to exceed $150,000, funded from Hangar Reserve Fund #09-520-2553-00
• Discussion of purchasing 354 Main Street for the Caring Community Cupboard Food Pantry
• Partnership with Old Town-Orono YMCA for youth recreational opportunities
• October 2022 financials review
• Downtown Redevelopment Services recommendations review

Council 11 07

The Old Town City Council approved a $566.37 tax abatement for Borg Holdings, LLC & Xuefei Jun at 85 Bosworth Street. A motion to form a committee for Perkins Avenue Park was tabled until the December regular meeting. Councilors discussed providing free YMCA memberships to all K-12 students and agreed to continue talks for a future vote. The meeting also included updates on a pool feasibility study, University of Maine development, and the upcoming election.

• Approved $566.37 tax abatement for Borg Holdings, LLC & Xuefei Jun at 85 Bosworth Street (7-0).
• Tabled motion to form a committee for Perkins Avenue Park until the December regular Council meeting (7-0).
• Agreed to continue discussions on providing free YMCA memberships to Old Town K-12 students; motion to continue passed 5-0 (Councilors Wight and Peterson abstained).
• Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 meetings (7-0).
• Adjourned at 6:35 p.m. (7-0).

Council 11 07

The Old Town City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2022, to consider several items. These include a tax abatement for a property on Bosworth Street, forming a committee for Perkins Avenue Park, and discussing preliminary information on additional youth recreation opportunities. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Consider abatement of $566.37 in FY 2022 taxes for Borg Holdings, LLC & Xuefei Jun at 85 Bosworth Street
• Consider forming a committee for Perkins Avenue Park
• Discuss preliminary information on providing additional recreation opportunities for youth

Council 10 17

The Old Town City Council is holding a special meeting to consider final approval of amendments to the welfare chapter (Chapter 21) and the taxi and livery vehicle ordinance (Chapter 20), which would increase taxi fares. The council will also consider liquor license renewals and new licenses, and may enter executive session to discuss a contract on the Herbert Sargent Building. Prior committee meetings will cover electric car usage and September financials.

• Second reading and final approval of Chapter 21 welfare amendments (General Assistance Maximum Amounts for Oct 1, 2022–Sep 30, 2023)
• Second reading and final approval of Chapter 20 taxi fare increases: first 1/6 mile from $2.50 to $3.60, each additional 1/6 mile from $0.35 to $0.60, maximum hourly rate from $21.00 to $36.00
• Liquor license renewal for Krisanthi Shanos d/b/a Angelo’s Pizzeria, 484 Stillwater Avenue
• New liquor and victualer’s licenses for Jack – Vu, new owner of Happy Thai Cuisine, 151 Main Street
• Possible executive session to discuss contract on the Herbert Sargent Building

The City Council approved amendments to Chapter 21 (Welfare) updating General Assistance maximum amounts for 2022-2023, and amended Chapter 20 (Taxi and Livery Vehicles) increasing fare rates. Both ordinances passed unanimously, 7-0. The Council also approved a liquor license renewal for Angelo's Pizzeria and new liquor and victualer's licenses for Happy Thai Cuisine, both pending inspections.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 21 (Welfare) updating General Assistance maximum amounts for Oct 2022-Sep 2023 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 20 (Taxi and Livery Vehicles) increasing fare rates (7-0)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Angelo's Pizzeria, 484 Stillwater Avenue, pending inspections (7-0)
• Approved new liquor license and victualer's license for Happy Thai Cuisine, 151 Main Street, pending inspections (7-0)
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss contract on Herbert Sargent Building (5-0, two councilors recused)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 regular meeting (7-0)

Council 10 03

The Old Town City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to welfare assistance limits and taxi/livery vehicle fares, with potential second readings scheduled for October 17. The council will also consider election warrants, voter registrar hours, an airport committee appointment, a tax abatement, a credit card approval, and an executive session.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 21 Welfare Appendices A, B & C for General Assistance Maximum Amounts for Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023
• Public hearing on taxi fare increases: first 1/6 mile from $2.50 to $3.60, each additional 1/6 mile from $0.35 to $0.60, maximum hourly rate from $21.00 to $36.00
• Consider issuance of Municipal Warrants for November 8, 2022 election
• Consider tax abatement of $542.50 for Clair & Daniel Trembley at 28 Sewall Drive
• Consider approving credit card for Travis Roy with credit limit increase to $15,000

The Old Town City Council approved scheduling second readings for ordinances raising taxi/livery rates and updating General Assistance maximum amounts. It also approved municipal election warrants, a tax abatement, a new credit card for an assistant manager, and an airport committee appointment. All votes were 7-0.

• Scheduled second reading for General Assistance limit updates (7-0)
• Scheduled second reading for taxi/livery rate increases (7-0)
• Approved municipal election warrants for November 8, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Registrar of Voters hours for the election (7-0)
• Appointed Cody Anderson to Dewitt Airport Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved $542.50 tax abatement for 28 Sewall Drive (7-0)
• Approved credit card for Assistant Manager Travis Roy and credit limit increase to $15,000 (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Herbert Sargent Building contract (7-0)

Council 09 19

The Finance Committee will review August 2022 financials and an update on the Caring Community Cupboard. Following that, a Special Council Meeting will consider a BYOB permit application for a monthly Booze and Botanicals event at Pastries de’ Armor, LLC, starting September 29, 2022.

• August 2022 financials update by Finance Director Danielle Berube
• Caring Community Cupboard update by Economic Development Director EJ Roach
• BYOB permit application for April Anderson, d/b/a Pastries de’ Armor, LLC, for monthly Booze and Botanicals event

The City Council approved a BYOB permit for April Anderson's Pastries de’ Armor, LLC for a monthly Booze and Botanicals event at 241 Main Street, pending insurance verification. The vote was 6-1, with Councilor McLeod opposed. The Council also approved the September 6 regular meeting minutes (7-0) and adjourned.

• Approved BYOB permit for Pastries de’ Armor, LLC for monthly Booze and Botanicals event at 241 Main Street (6-1)
• Approved September 6, 2022 regular council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (7-0)

Council 09 06

The Old Town City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a request from Bangor Natural Gas to waive a 5-year moratorium on opening paved roads/sidewalks to install gas service at three Main Street residences. The council will also vote on liquor and victualer's licenses, a special event permit for Riverfest, and several financial housekeeping measures, including writing off uncollectable taxes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings scheduled.

• Waive 5-year moratorium for Bangor Natural Gas to open sidewalks at 527, 657, and 761 Main Street
• Renewal of Malt, Vinous & Spiritous Liquor License for Kanú at 283 Main Street
• New Victualer's License for Subway at 255 Main Street (Qazi, LLC, Michael Newell)
• Major Special Event Permit for Riverfest Festival Sept 23-25, 2022, including beer tent at former Old Town Canoe site
• Write off uncollectable taxes totaling $4,289.78 (mobile homes and personal property)

The Old Town City Council unanimously approved waiving the 5-year moratorium to allow Bangor Natural Gas to open paved sidewalks at 527, 657, and 761 Main Street for three residences requesting natural gas service. The council also approved several licenses, permits, and financial actions, including a new Subway victualer's license, a Riverfest special event permit, and write-offs of uncollectable taxes. All votes were 7-0 except for the personal property tax write-off, which passed 6-1.

• Waived 5-year moratorium for Bangor Natural Gas sidewalk work at 527, 657, 761 Main St (7-0)
• Approved new Victualer's License for Subway at 255 Main St, pending inspections (7-0)
• Approved Major Special Event Permit for Riverfest Sept 23-25, 2022 (7-0)
• Authorized Finance Director to carry forward funds in General Fund and Pollution Control accounts (7-0)
• Authorized write-off of uncollectable real estate taxes for mobile homes (7-0)
• Authorized write-off of uncollectable personal property taxes (6-1)
• Authorized creation of new Project Reserve Account (7-0)
• Approved Executive Session for economic development discussion (7-0)

Council 08 15

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting to give final approval to a $2,000,000 bond for road and street rehabilitation, and to adopt updated fire codes. The council will also consider a three-year firefighter union contract, two event permits for Riverfront Park, and a donation form for downtown traffic light work. Prior committee meetings will review July financials and a request to waive a road-opening moratorium for natural gas service.

• Final approval of $2,000,000 bond for road, street, and drainage repairs
• Adoption of updated NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 fire codes
• Three-year contract with Professional Firefighters Local 1655 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2025)
• Minor event permit for Riverfront Jam on Aug 21; major event permit for Multicultural Festival on Aug 27
• Waiver request of 5-year moratorium for natural gas service at 527, 657, 761 Main Street

The Old Town City Council approved a $2 million bond for road and drainage improvements, and updated fire prevention ordinances to current NFPA codes. A three-year union contract with firefighters was ratified, and two event permits were granted. The Public Services Committee forwarded a request from Bangor Natural Gas to waive a road moratorium to the full council for a vote.

• Approved $2M bond for road, drainage, and streetlight improvements (7-0)
• Approved updates to Fire Prevention and Protection ordinances (Chapter 7, §16-B and §20-B) (7-0)
• Approved three-year employment contract with Professional Firefighters of Old Town, Local 1655 (7-0)
• Approved minor event permit for Riverfront Jam on August 21, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved major special event permit for Multicultural Festival on August 27, 2022, with fee waiver (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign donation and release form for downtown traffic light right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022 regular council meeting (7-0)
• Public Services Committee agreed to bring Bangor Natural Gas moratorium waiver request to full council (4-0)

Council 08 01

The Old Town City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to fire prevention ordinances, consider scheduling a second reading, and vote on several licenses and permits. The agenda also includes appointing a contact for a climate resilience program, adopting a remote participation policy, and funding road improvements near Airport Road.

• Public hearing on Chapter 7, §16-B and §20-B fire code updates to NFPA 1 and NFPA 101
• Renewal of liquor licenses and pinball permit for RJ Duck! Enterprises (Hidden Meadows Golf Course, 240 W. Old Town Road)
• New Victualer's license for April Anderson, Pastries de' Amor, LLC (296 Main Street)
• New Lunch Wagon permit for Jermaine Walker, d/b/a JJ's Jerk Shack
• Funding upfront costs for blacktop surfacing and road improvements on Airport Road property leased to DACF

The Old Town City Council approved funding for blacktop surfacing and road improvements on property leased to DACF, with reimbursement expected. They also approved a new lunch wagon permit, adopted a remote participation policy, and scheduled a second reading for fire code ordinance updates. Residents from Pine Haven Estates raised concerns about rent increases and management, prompting the city attorney to explore options.

• Approved funding for Airport Road blacktop improvements (7-0)
• Approved lunch wagon permit for JJ's Jerk Shake (7-0)
• Adopted Remote Participation Policy for meetings (7-0)
• Scheduled second reading for fire code ordinance changes (7-0)
• Tabled victualer's application for Pastries de' Amor (7-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Hidden Meadows Golf Course (7-0)
• Appointed contact for Community Resilience Partnership (7-0)
• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Council 07 18

The Old Town City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of a $2,000,000 bond order for road and streetlight improvements, and schedule a second reading for August 18, 2022. The council will also vote on a $54,700 agreement with Weston & Sampson for the first phase of a pool proposal, an after-deadline property redemption, a planning board appointment, and extending the city manager's contract. Prior to the council meeting, the Economic Development and Finance Committees will meet for updates on grants and June 2022 financials.

• Public hearing on $2,000,000 bond for road, street, and streetlight improvements
• Agreement with Weston & Sampson for $54,700 for first phase of pool proposal
• After-deadline redemption for Joseph Walls, 255 Water Street, $6,761.38
• Appointment of Bill Cote to Planning Board, term to 12/31/2026
• Extension of City Manager William Mayo's employment agreement to June 30, 2027

The Old Town City Council held a special meeting on July 18, 2022, and approved several items. The council extended City Manager William Mayo's employment agreement through June 30, 2027, and approved a $54,700 contract with Weston & Sampson for the first phase of a pool proposal. It also scheduled a second reading for a $2,000,000 bond ordinance for road and infrastructure improvements, and approved the sale of a tax-acquired property at 841 Main Street to Maine Quality Housing, LLC for $30,000.

• Extended City Manager William Mayo's employment agreement through June 30, 2027 (7-0)
• Approved $54,700 contract with Weston & Sampson for pool proposal first phase (7-0)
• Scheduled second reading for $2,000,000 bond ordinance for road and infrastructure improvements (7-0)
• Approved sale of tax-acquired property at 841 Main Street to Maine Quality Housing, LLC for $30,000 (7-0)
• Approved after-deadline redemption for Joseph Walls at 255 Water Street for $6,761.38 (7-0)
• Appointed Bill Cody to Planning Board, term to expire 12/31/2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2022 meetings (6-0, 1 abstention)

Council 07 05

The July 5, 2022 regular City Council meeting is cancelled because no official business actions are required. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled due to no official business
• Next meeting: July 18, 2022, 6:00 PM
• Location: City Council Chambers, 265 Main Street

Council 06 20

The Old Town City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 municipal, county, and school budget totaling $22,609,965, with a net property tax requirement of $10,629,157. The council also approved the Pollution Control budget with gross appropriations of $1,894,178. In addition, the council accepted criminal forfeiture monies and firearms, approved a minor event permit for Last Chance Motorcycle Club, and renewed a lunch wagon permit.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 municipal, county, and school budget of $22,609,965 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Pollution Control budget with gross appropriations of $1,894,178 (5-0)
• Accepted $15,654 in criminal forfeiture monies and two firearms (5-0)
• Approved minor event permit for Last Chance Motorcycle Club on July 9, 2022, at Riverside Park, waiving $25 fee (5-0)
• Renewed lunch wagon permit for Joseph Larson, d/b/a Joe's Chuck Wagon, pending inspections (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2022 regular council minutes (5-0)

Council 06 06

The Old Town City Council approved scheduling a second reading and final approval of the FY2022-2023 Municipal, County and RSU 34 School Budget, with a total budget of $5,262,440 and a net property tax requirement of $11,457,456. The council also approved scheduling a second reading for the Pollution Control Budget. Additionally, the council approved an agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. for a stand-up electric scooter sharing pilot program, and approved several other items including a special amusement permit for American Legion Post 75, a Juneteenth proclamation, and a liquor license for a beer tent at a fundraiser.

• Scheduled second reading for FY2022-23 Municipal, County and RSU 34 School Budget (5-0)
• Scheduled second reading for FY2022-23 Pollution Control Budget (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. for electric scooter sharing pilot (5-0)
• Approved municipal warrant for June 14 RSU #34 Budget Validation Referendum (5-0)
• Approved Registrar of Voters hours for June 14 elections (5-0)
• Approved Special Amusement Permit for American Legion Post 75 (5-0)
• Approved Juneteenth Independence Day proclamation (5-0)
• Approved on-premises liquor license for Maine Veterans Project beer tent (5-0)

Council 05 16

The City Council and committees reviewed a proposed free Bird electric scooter pilot program and discussed the rising costs of ambulance services for the Town of Bradley. The Council also authorized a state economic development grant application and approved a victualer's license renewal.

• Proposed Bird Electric Scooter Pilot Program to be voted on at next meeting
• Discussion regarding increased contract price for 2023 ambulance services to Bradley
• Authorization of the 2022 SEID application to the Northern Region Border Commission
• Renewal of Victualer’s License for Riverside Pizza at 4 Free Street
• Notice of Maine DOT survey of Stillwater Bridge on May 17th

The Old Town City Council and its committees met on May 16, 2022. The Administrative Services Committee approved bringing a Bird Electric Scooter Pilot Program to the full Council for discussion and vote. The Special Council Meeting approved the May 2 minutes, a victualer's license renewal for Riverside Pizza, and authorized the City Manager to sign the 2022 SEID application. The Council also voted 5-2 to enter executive session to discuss ambulance services with Bradley.

• Approved motion to bring Bird Electric Scooter Pilot Program to full Council (4-0)
• Approved May 2, 2022 Regular Council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Victualer's License for Riverside Pizza, 4 Free Street, pending inspections (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign 2022 SEID application to Northern Region Border Commission (7-0)
• Approved entering executive session to consult with City Attorney on Bradley ambulance services (5-2)
• Approved coming out of executive session (7-0)

Council 05 02

The Old Town City Council is meeting to consider several funding approvals and permits. Key items include approving $18,403.64 for utility pole upgrades at the airport, accepting a $301,500 bid for cemetery drainage improvements, and authorizing a $200,000 property purchase on Main Street. The council will also vote on a Memorial Day event permit with a fee waiver.

• $18,403.64 for six utility poles to upgrade airport service to 3-phase, funded from hangar reserve account 09-520-65-7205
• $301,500 bid from Street's Landscaping for drainage improvements at St. Joseph's and Lawndale Cemeteries
• Major Special Event Permit for Memorial Day Celebration on May 30, 2022, with $150 fee waiver
• $200,000 from Economic Development Reserve Account 09-516-65-7200 to purchase 241 Main Street (Tax Map 025, Lot 002-000)

The Old Town City Council approved four items: funding for utility pole upgrades at the airport, a bid for cemetery drainage improvements, a Memorial Day event permit with fee waiver, and a $200,000 property purchase for downtown development. All motions passed unanimously 4-0. No public hearings or citizen requests were held.

• Approved $18,403.64 for six utility poles at airport (4-0)
• Accepted $301,500 bid from Street's Landscaping for cemetery drainage (4-0)
• Approved Memorial Day event permit, waived $150 fee (4-0)
• Authorized $200,000 from Economic Development Reserve for 241 Main St purchase (4-0)

Council 04 19

The Old Town Finance Committee will review March 2022 financials, consider approving a $18,403.64 payment to Versant Power for installing six utility poles to upgrade airport power service, and discuss bid proposals for drainage improvements at St. Joseph's and Lawndale Cemeteries.

• Approval of $18,403.64 for six utility poles to upgrade airport power to 3-phase, funded from hangar reserve account 09-520-65-7205
• Discussion of bid proposals for drainage improvements at St. Joseph's and Lawndale Cemeteries
• March 2022 financials review, including $392,871 in ARPA funds received
• $1,450,000 transferred to reserves (IT, heavy equipment, facilities, bond)
• Revenue summary shows 95.66% of budget collected year-to-date

Council 04 04

The Old Town City Council is meeting to consider several items, including funding for hangar improvements, establishing a housing reserve account, and approving permits. The agenda also includes appointments of election clerks and two executive sessions to discuss labor union contracts and an economic development project.

• Consider approval of up to $40,000 from hangar reserve (account 09-520-25-5300) for epoxy floor resurfacing and wall painting in city hangar
• Consider establishing a housing reserve account funded by sale of city-owned land to finance a housing development and rehabilitation program
• Consider renewing Lunch Wagon Permit for Brian Cronk, D/B/A Blue Smoke BBQ, pending final inspections
• Consider Minor Special Event Permit for Kappa Sigma Fraternity's Polar Plunge Charity Event at Boat Landing on April 9, 2022, with request to waive $25.00 fee
• Consider going into executive session to discuss labor union contracts for Police & Fire Departments and an economic development project

The Old Town City Council approved a $150,000 housing reserve account for a future housing development program, the Old Town Police labor contract, and a five-year employment contract renewal for City Manager William Mayo. It also approved funding up to $40,000 for epoxy resurfacing and painting of the city hangar floor and walls, and renewed a lunch wagon permit and a special event permit for a charity polar plunge. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $150,000 housing reserve account (6-0)
• Approved Old Town Police labor contract (6-0)
• Approved five-year employment contract for City Manager William Mayo (6-0)
• Approved up to $40,000 for hangar floor resurfacing and wall painting (6-0)
• Approved renewal of lunch wagon permit for Blue Smoke BBQ (6-0)
• Approved special event permit for Kappa Sigma Polar Plunge with $25 fee waiver (6-0)
• Approved appointment/reappointment of election clerks (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2022 committee meetings (6-0)

Council 03 07

The City Council will review proposals to sell two parcels of city-owned land to private parties. The agenda also includes a permit request for a spring craft fair at Riverfront Park and requests for executive sessions.

• Sale of approximately .50 acres on Assessor's Map 37 to Mr. & Mrs. Fish
• Sale of approximately .20 acres on Assessor's Map 23, Lot 30-A to Milligan's Landing LLC
• Major Special Event Permit for Caring Community Cupboard Spring Craft Fair at Riverfront Park
• Executive Session to discuss City Manager’s annual performance evaluation
• Executive Session to discuss an Economic Development matter

The Old Town City Council denied two proposed land sales: one to Mr. & Mrs. Fish (Assessor's Map 37, next to Lot 35) and one to Milligan's Landing, LLC (Assessor's Map 23, Lot 30-A), both by 0-7 votes, with plans to revisit after surveys. The council approved a spring cleanup program with curbside pickup by Public Works, with strict deadlines and locations to be posted. It also approved a special event permit for the Caring Community Cupboard's Spring Craft Fair at Riverfront Park on May 7, 2022, waiving the permit fee, and held two executive sessions for economic development and the City Manager's performance evaluation.

• Approved February 18, 2022 committee meeting minutes (6-1, Peterson abstained)
• Denied sale of .50-acre city property to Mr. & Mrs. Fish (0-7)
• Denied sale of .20-acre property to Milligan's Landing, LLC (0-7)
• Approved spring cleanup with curbside pickup by Public Works (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Caring Community Cupboard Spring Craft Fair, fee waived (7-0)
• Approved executive session for economic development discussion (7-0)
• Approved executive session for City Manager performance evaluation (7-0)

Council 02 22

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The Old Town Council meeting on February 22, 2022, included several approvals. The council approved the consent agenda, which covered various routine items such as minutes, warrants, and licenses. Additionally, the council approved a budget adjustment and a contract for road work. No major controversial decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and licenses
• Approved budget adjustment
• Approved road work contract

Council 02 07

The Old Town City Council will consider several items, including accepting a bid for the Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement project, selling city-owned properties, and approving a community solar program. The meeting also includes reappointing a water district board member and potential executive sessions.

• Accept bid from Maine Earth for Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement, $183,040
• Sell city-owned properties: 91 Middle St ($61,375), 104 Veazie St ($65,502), 85 Veazie St ($40,000)
• Sell ~0.50-acre parcel on Assessor's Map 37 to Mr. & Mrs. Fish
• Promote community solar program with Ampion Renewal Energy
• Reappoint Travis Folsom to Old Town Water District Board

The Old Town City Council approved a $183,040 bid with Maine Earth for the Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement project, and accepted bids for three city-owned properties. A proposal to sell a .50-acre parcel on Woodland Avenue to Mr. & Mrs. Fish was tabled for further discussion. The council also denied a proposal to partner with Ampion Renewal Energy on a community solar program.

• Approved $183,040 bid with Maine Earth for Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement (6-0)
• Accepted bids for city-owned properties at 91 Middle St ($61,375), 104 Veazie St ($65,502), and 85 Veazie St ($40,000) (6-0)
• Tabled sale of .50-acre Woodland Ave parcel to Mr. & Mrs. Fish for further discussion (6-0)
• Denied proposal to co-promote Ampion Renewal Energy community solar program (0-6)
• Re-appointed Travis Folsom to Old Town Water District Board, term to March 31, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved three executive sessions for property and contract discussions (6-0)

Council 01 18

The Old Town City Council will hold an Administrative Services Committee meeting to consider selling a .50-acre non-buildable parcel on Assessor's Map 37, next to Lot 35, to Jason & Lindsae Fish of 879 Woodland Avenue. The sale price would be set by the City Assessor, with the Fish responsible for all transaction costs and a 30-foot maintenance easement granted to the city. The Finance Committee will also meet to review December 2021 financials and consider accepting a $183,040 bid from Maine Earth for the Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement project.

• Sale of .50-acre city-owned parcel on Assessor's Map 37 to Jason & Lindsae Fish
• 30-foot maintenance easement to city for drainage
• Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement bid from Maine Earth for $183,040
• Funds for airport project from Account #09-520-65-7205, Airport Hanger Reserve
• December 2021 financials update by Finance Director Danielle Berube

The Old Town City Council approved the sale of a .50-acre parcel next to Lot 35 on Assessor's Map 37 to Mr. & Mrs. Fish, with a 30-foot maintenance easement, for an amount to be set by the City Assessor. The Finance Committee accepted a bid for the Airport Pump Station and Force Main Replacement project and authorized the City Manager to contract with Maine Earth for $183,040. The Council adopted the Penobscot County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update. A motion to enter executive session to discuss city-owned properties at 1 and 2 Fourth Street was denied, and a motion to table it until all councilors are present was approved.

• Approved sale of .50-acre parcel to Mr. & Mrs. Fish (3-0)
• Approved $183,040 contract with Maine Earth for Airport Pump Station project (4-0)
• Adopted Penobscot County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Update (5-0)
• Denied motion to enter executive session on city-owned properties (5-0)
• Tabled executive session until all councilors present (5-0)

Council 01 03

The Old Town City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, considering a victualer's license renewal, and voting on a $9,435 engineering bid for cemetery drainage repairs. They will also authorize moving funds from the fund balance to various reserves. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Consider renewal of Victualer's License and Special Amusement Permit for Alex Gray, Main Street Bookstore, LLC d/b/a Kanu, 283 Main Street
• Accept bid of $9,435 from Aviest for engineering related to cemetery drainage repair at St. Joseph and Lawndale cemeteries
• Authorize Finance Director to move funds from Fund Balance to reserves: IT $50,000, Heavy Equipment $500,000, Infrastructure/Building $500,000, Bond $400,000, Tax Relief $790,000

The Old Town City Council approved a $9,435 bid from Aviest for engineering work related to cemetery drainage repair at St. Joseph and Lawndale Cemeteries. The council also approved moving $2.24 million from fund balance to various reserves, and entered into an IT services agreement with S J Rollins Technologies. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $9,435 bid from Aviest for cemetery drainage engineering (6-0)
• Approved $2.24M transfer from fund balance to reserves (6-0)
• Approved IT services agreement with S J Rollins Technologies (6-0)
• Approved renewal of Victualer's License and Special Amusement Permit for Kanú (6-0)
• Approved December 20, 2021 committee meeting minutes (6-0)