Old Town public meetings in 2024

Committee Special 12 16

The Finance Committee will receive an update from Finance Director Ed Morin on the November 2024 financials. The agenda includes detailed expense and revenue summaries for all city departments.

• November 2024 financial update presented by Finance Director Ed Morin
• Total year-to-date expenses: $11,034,669.45 against a budget of $25,593,637.39 (43.11% spent)
• Total year-to-date revenue: $16,774,507.12 against a budget of $25,578,637.39 (65.58% collected)
• General government expenses: $3,186,118.25 YTD (46.47% of budget)
• Public safety expenses: $2,694,436.42 YTD (37.80% of budget)

Organizational Reg Council

The Old Town City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, swear in new members, and adopt rules of order and a resolution setting regular meeting times. A regular meeting will follow to consider adopting a capitalization policy, renewing a beer and wine license for Angelo's Family Restaurant, and approving four highway safety grants totaling $29,325 for the police department.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-3 establishing regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Approval of four highway safety grants: Speed Enforcement ($7,590), Occupant Protection ($7,590), Impaired Driving ($10,350), Distracted Driving ($3,795)
• Renewal of on-premises beer and wine license for Angelo's Family Restaurant at 484 Stillwater Ave.
• Adoption of Maine Capitalization Policy setting thresholds for capital assets

The Old Town City Council elected Christian Pushor as Council President and Linda McLeod as Vice President. It adopted the Council's Rules of Order and Procedure and approved Resolution 2024-3 setting the time and place for regular meetings. The Council also approved the October 18, 2024 minutes, adopted the Maine Capitalization Policy, renewed a beer and wine license for Angelo's Family Restaurant, accepted four police department grants totaling $29,325, and appointed Michael May as interim councilor until the June 2025 election.

• Elected Christian Pushor as Council President (4-2) and Linda McLeod as Vice President (6-0)
• Adopted the Old Town City Council's Rules of Order and Procedure (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-3 establishing a time and place for City Council meetings (6-0)
• Approved the October 18, 2024 Financial Services and Special meeting minutes (5-0, Wyles abstained)
• Adopted the Maine Capitalization Policy for capital asset accounting (6-0)
• Approved renewal of an On-Premises Beer and Wine License for Angelo's Family Restaurant at 484 Stillwater Ave (6-0)
• Accepted four police department grants: Speed Enforcement ($7,590), Occupant Protection ($7,590), Impaired Driving ($10,350), Distracted Driving ($3,795) (6-0)
• Appointed Michael May as interim City Councilor until the June 10, 2025 municipal election (6-0)

Committee Special 11 18

This is a special committee meeting of the Old Town, Maine municipal government. The agenda consists solely of the All Departments Revenue and Expense Summaries for October, showing year-to-date figures through that month. No decisions or proposals are listed; the committee is reviewing the financial reports.

• Total revenues collected at 56.43% of budget, with $16,206,160.61 collected YTD
• Property taxes for general purposes 96.66% collected, $11,499,566.97 YTD
• Motor vehicle excise tax 42.30% collected, $676,806.52 YTD
• JRL tipping fees 30.22% collected, $513,763.02 YTD
• Total expenses spent at 41.92% for General Government, 28.95% for Public Safety

The Old Town City Council approved a new Credit Card Policy effective immediately and authorized the Finance Director to enter into a line of credit agreement with Bangor Savings Bank. The council also approved several financial transfers, including $35,005.86 from airport hangar revenue to a reserve fund and $13,486 from IT reserves for library technology. Uncollectible real estate taxes totaling $4,154.79 were written off, and the annual Animal Control Agreement with Penobscot County was renewed at an increased hourly rate of $17.75. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Adopted Credit Card Policy effective immediately (6-0)
• Authorized line of credit with Bangor Savings Bank (6-0)
• Transferred $35,005.86 from Airport Hangar Revenue to Airport Hangar Reserve Fund (6-0)
• Approved $13,486 expenditure from IT replacement reserve for library (6-0)
• Wrote off $4,154.79 in uncollectible real estate taxes and liens (6-0)
• Renewed Animal Control Agreement with Penobscot County at $17.75/hour (6-0)
• Approved executive session for personnel matter (6-0)

Regular Council 11 04

The Old Town City Council will consider reappointing three members and appointing a new tenant commissioner to the Housing Authority Board, approving a new liquor license for MeMe’G’s at 296 Main Street, and amending a 2009 bond agreement with Bangor Savings Bank due to LIBOR discontinuation. The council will also discuss entering executive session for an economic development matter.

• Reappointment of Betty Smart, Susan Randall, and Dennis Whitmore to the Housing Authority Board (terms to 2029)
• Appointment of Lisa Tissari as new tenant commissioner to the Housing Authority Board (term to 2029)
• New Class 1 liquor license for Cory Thibodeau d/b/a MeMe’G’s at 296 Main Street
• Resolution to amend 2009 $1,410,825 bond agreement with Bangor Savings Bank due to LIBOR discontinuation
• Executive session to discuss an economic development matter

The Old Town City Council unanimously approved reappointments of Betty Smart, Susan Randall, and Dennis Whitmore to the Housing Authority Board, and appointed Lisa Tissari as a new tenant commissioner, all with 6-0 votes. The council also approved a liquor license for MeMe'G's, amended a 2009 bond agreement with Bangor Savings Bank to replace the discontinued LIBOR rate, and held a public hearing on fluoride concerns raised by a resident. No substantive decisions were made on the fluoride issue; it was only discussed.

• Reappointed Betty Smart, Susan Randall, and Dennis Whitmore to Housing Authority Board (6-0)
• Appointed Lisa Tissari as tenant commissioner to Housing Authority Board (6-0)
• Approved Class 1 liquor license for MeMe'G's at 296 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved resolution amending 2009 bond agreement with Bangor Savings Bank to replace LIBOR rate (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss economic development (6-0)

Council 10 07

The City Council will hold a second reading and final vote on a zoning map change for properties at 761, 767, 773 Main Street and 13 Penny Road, as recommended by the Planning Board. The council will also vote on updating General Assistance maximum amounts for 2024-2025, authorizing write-offs of uncollectable mobile home taxes, and setting election procedures for the November 5 municipal election.

• Final approval of zoning map change for 761 Main, 767 Main, 773 Main, and 13 Penny Road (Tax Map 29, Lots 54, 53, 59, 58)
• Second reading and final vote on amending General Assistance maximums (Food, Housing & Heat Assistance) for Oct 2024–Sept 2025
• Authorize write-off of $1,122.13 and $2,164.85 in uncollectable real estate taxes for mobile homes owned by Shawn Gould
• Accept late redemption of $1,176.62 in sewer fees for Justin & Antonio Thompson at 244 Stillwater Ave
• Approve municipal warrant and Registrar of Voters hours for the November 5, 2024 election

The Old Town City Council approved a zoning map change for four properties on Main Street and Penny Road, as recommended by the Planning Board. The council also adopted updated General Assistance maximum amounts for 2024-2025, authorized write-offs of uncollectable mobile home taxes, accepted a late redemption on a foreclosed property, and set election procedures for the November 5 municipal election. All votes were unanimous 6-0.

• Approved zoning map change for 761, 767, 773 Main St and 13 Penny Road (6-0)
• Adopted amended General Assistance maximums for Oct 2024-Sep 2025 (6-0)
• Authorized write-off of uncollectable real estate taxes for two mobile homes totaling $3,286.98 (6-0)
• Accepted late redemption on foreclosed property for Justin & Antonio Thompson for $1,176.62 (6-0)
• Approved municipal warrant for November 5, 2024 election (6-0)
• Approved Registrar of Voters hours for November 5 election (6-0)
• Appointed Councilor Folster as chair and Councilor McLeod to Juniper Ridge Landfill Committee (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to submit corporate authorization resolution for financial transactions (6-0)

Committee Special 09 16

The City Council held a public hearing and voted 6-0 to schedule a second reading for a zoning boundary line change affecting four properties on Main Street and Penny Road. The council also voted 6-0 to reaffirm the Old Town Housing Authority and to accept a referendum question for a vocational center bond. No final decisions were made on the zoning or welfare amendments; both require a second reading on October 7.

• Scheduled second reading for zoning change at 761, 767, 773 Main St and 13 Penny Rd (6-0)
• Scheduled second reading for welfare assistance limits amendment (6-0)
• Reaffirmed need for Old Town Housing Authority (6-0)
• Accepted UTC bond referendum question for November ballot (6-0)
• Approved September 3 regular council minutes (6-0)
• Entered executive session for economic development discussion (6-0)

Council 09 03

The Old Town City Council will vote on several items including accepting an after-deadline redemption on a foreclosed property, approving two liquor license renewals/applications, and signing an operating agreement with Tandem Mobility for a bike-share program. The agenda also includes issuing a Constitution Week proclamation, approving two special events with fee waivers, and entering executive sessions for labor contracts and economic development.

• After-deadline redemption for Richard & Elizabeth Syrjala at 114 Bosworth Street for $2,025.98 in sewer fees plus $150 late fee
• Renewal of on-premises liquor license for Kanú at 283 Main Street
• New on-premises liquor license for Shogun 2 Japanese Steak House at 575 Stillwater Ave
• Operating agreement with Tandem Mobility for a bike-share program (5-year term, contingent on sponsorship)
• Two special events: Caring Community Cupboard Yard Sale (Sept 21) and Riverfest Weekend (Sept 28-30), with fee waivers

The Old Town City Council approved all six items on the agenda, including an after-deadline property redemption, two liquor license applications (one renewal, one new), a proclamation for Constitution Week, an operating agreement with Tandem Mobility, and two special event fee waivers. The council also authorized the City Manager to sign a contract for the Penobscot Nation Police Department to receive police services from the City of Old Town.

• Approved after-deadline property redemption for 114 Bosworth Street for $2,025.98 (6-0)
• Approved renewal of on-premises liquor license for Kanú at 283 Main Street, pending inspections (6-0)
• Approved new on-premises liquor license for Shogun 2 Japanese Steak House at 575 Stillwater Ave, pending inspections (6-0)
• Approved issuance of a proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17-23 (6-0)
• Approved operating agreement with Tandem Mobility and authorized City Manager to sign (6-0)
• Approved two special events (Caring Community Cupboard yard sale and Riverfest) and waived fees (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session for an economic development matter and for labor contract discussions (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign police services contract with Penobscot Nation Police Department (6-0)

Committee Special 08 19

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting following committee meetings on August 19, 2024. They will discuss the Juniper Ridge contract, consider approving a $14,950 contract with WBRC for a site plan, and consider entering executive sessions for economic development matters with Global Secure Shipping and the YMCA. The Economic Development Committee will also discuss whether to proceed with an NBRC Grant due to flood map changes.

• Council to consider approving $14,950 plus reimbursables for a WBRC contract for a scaled computer-generated site plan with development areas, building envelopes, parking, roads, and landscape elements, funded from the Economic Development Reserve Account.
• Discussion of the Juniper Ridge contract with attorney James Katsiaficas.
• Consideration of executive session for economic development matter with Global Secure Shipping.
• Consideration of executive session for economic development matter with the YMCA.
• Economic Development Committee discussion on whether to move forward with NBRC Grant due to significant flood map changes affecting downtown viability.

The City Council approved a $290,000 transfer from the Fund Balance to maintain a flat property tax rate of $17.70 per $1,000 of assessed value. The Council also approved a $14,950 contract with WBRC for a site plan study of a 30-acre parcel on Stillwater Avenue. The Economic Development Committee voted 4-0 to recommend discontinuing an NBRC Grant due to changes in FEMA flood maps.

• Approved $290,000 transfer from Fund Balance to keep mil rate flat at $17.70 (7-0)
• Approved $14,950 WBRC contract for Stillwater Avenue 30-acre planning study (7-0)
• Economic Development Committee recommended discontinuing NBRC Grant (4-0)
• Finance Committee concurred with Old Town Development LLC to spend on WBRC contract (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2024 Regular Council meeting (7-0)
• Held two executive sessions to discuss economic development matters (7-0 each)

Council 08 05

The Old Town City Council will vote on several financial and development items, including a $75,000 engineering contract for the Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion and a $180,000 appraisal of the ND Old Town Pulp Mill. Other actions include carrying forward general fund balances, writing off $2,349.84 in back taxes, approving a new business license, and selecting a guardrail style for the Llewellyn Estes Bridge. The council will also discuss entering the C-PACE clean energy program and a comprehensive plan update.

• Professional Engineering and Consulting Service Agreement with Haley Ward, Inc. for Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion, not to exceed $75,000
• Proposal for MR Valuation Consulting to appraise ND Old Town Pulp Mill at 24 Portland Street, fee $180,000
• Write-off of $2,349.84 in personal property taxes for 601 Stillwater Ave unit #1, accounts 514 & 555
• New Victualer's License for Northern Nutrition and Yummy in Yar Tummy at 136 Center St. Suites 102 and 103
• Comprehensive Plan update by IOV Community Planning + Consulting, total $51,379.36

The Old Town City Council approved a $75,000 engineering and consulting agreement with Haley Ward, Inc. for the proposed Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, with funds from the Reserve Account. The council also authorized a $180,000 appraisal of the ND Old Town Pulp Mill, approved carrying forward funds in municipal accounts, and voted to participate in the C-PACE clean energy program. All decisions passed 7-0.

• Approved $75,000 engineering contract with Haley Ward for Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion (7-0)
• Authorized $180,000 appraisal of ND Old Town Pulp Mill at 24 Portland Street (7-0)
• Approved carrying forward funds in Municipal General Fund and Pollution Control accounts (7-0)
• Wrote off $2,349.84 in personal property taxes for 601 Stillwater Ave unit #1 (7-0)
• Chose 42-inch architectural guardrail for new Llewellyn Estes Bridge (7-0)
• Approved participation in Commercial PACE clean energy program through Efficiency Maine (7-0)
• Approved new Victualer's License for Northern Nutrition and Yummy in Your Tummy at 136 Center St (7-0)
• Approved $51,379.36 Comprehensive Plan update with IOV Community Planning + Consulting (7-0)

Committee Special 07 15

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting on July 15, 2024, to consider several action items including accepting a $23,836.88 grant for police radio repeaters, approving after-deadline tax redemptions for two properties, and issuing a lunch wagon permit. Prior committee meetings will discuss the Village Partnership Initiative, a commercial property clean energy program, and June 2024 financials.

• Accept $23,836.88 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for police cruiser radio repeaters
• Approve after-deadline tax redemption for Thomas & Katherine Costain at 1376 Kirkland Road for $3,000
• Approve after-deadline tax redemption for Martin Millett at 85 Martha's Way for $700
• Consider 3-month Lunch Wagon permit for Blue Smoke BBQ ($50 fee paid)
• Discuss Village Partnership Initiative and commercial property clean energy program (L.D. 340)

Committee Special 06 17

The Old Town City Council held a special meeting and approved the FY2025 Municipal, County, and School Budget totaling $24,216,063, with a net property tax requirement of $11,897,316. The council also approved the FY2025 Pollution Control Budget and several other items, including a proclamation for Juneteenth and an appointment to the Housing Authority. No public comments were made on the budgets.

• Approved FY2025 Municipal, County and School Budget of $24,216,063 (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 Pollution Control Budget of $1,931,609 (7-0)
• Approved Juneteenth proclamation (7-0)
• Appointed Pamela Sirois to Housing Authority Board (7-0)
• Approved transfer of two forfeited firearms to Police Department (7-0)
• Approved June 3, 2024 regular council minutes (7-0)

Committee Special 06 17

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting to consider final approval of the FY 2024-2025 Municipal, County and School Budget totaling $24,216,063, which includes a net property tax requirement of $11,897,316. The council will also vote on the Pollution Control Budget and a Juneteenth proclamation. Prior to the council meeting, the Administrative Services Committee will hear a presentation on browntail moth infestations, and the Finance Committee will review May 2024 financials.

• Final approval of FY 2024-2025 Municipal, County and School Budget: $24,216,063 total, net property tax requirement $11,897,316
• Final approval of FY 2024-2025 Pollution Control Budget: gross appropriations $1,931,609, user fee revenue $1,700,224
• Proclamation declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day
• Appointment of Pamela Sirois to the Old Town Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (term to Dec 31, 2028)
• Transfer of two firearms to Old Town Police Department from criminal forfeiture case

Council 06 03

The Old Town City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2024-2025 Municipal, County, and School Budget (totaling $24,216,063) and the Pollution Control Budget (gross appropriations of $1,931,609), and may schedule second readings for June 17. The council will also consider consent agenda items for liquor and victualer's license renewals, and old business items including an ebike project MOA with BACTS and renewing the YMCA tuition partnership. New business includes accepting a bid for two library heating/cooling units.

• Public hearing on FY2024-25 budget: $24,216,063 total, $11,897,316 net property tax
• Public hearing on Pollution Control Budget: $1,931,609 gross appropriations
• Liquor license renewal for Old Town Bowling Center, 156 Center Street
• Victualer's license renewal for Riverside House of Pizza, 4 Free Street
• Consider MOA with BACTS for ebike project; renew YMCA tuition contract

The council held a public hearing and voted 6-0 to schedule a second reading on June 17 for final approval of the combined municipal, county, and school budget totaling $24,216,063, with a net property tax requirement of $11,897,316. A separate public hearing was held for the Pollution Control Budget of $1,931,609, also scheduled for a second reading on June 17. The council also approved several other items, including a memorandum of understanding for an ebike project, renewal of a YMCA tuition partnership not to exceed $150,000, a bid for library HVAC units, and liquor license renewals.

• Scheduled second reading for FY 2024-2025 Municipal, County and School Budget (6-0)
• Scheduled second reading for FY 2024-2025 Pollution Control Budget (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: liquor license renewal for Old Town Bowling Center and victualer's license for Riverside House of Pizza (6-0)
• Granted permission for city manager to sign MOA with Tandem Mobility for ebike project (6-0)
• Renewed YMCA tuition partnership contract for 2024-2025, not to exceed $150,000 (6-0)
• Accepted bid of $18,290 from Mechanical Services for replacement of two HVAC units at Old Town Library (6-0)
• Approved VFW application for off-premises liquor license for beer tent at Wings and Wheels event on June 22 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2024 meetings (5-0, 1 abstain)

Committee Special 05 20

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including the sale of city-owned property at 811 Main Street to the owners of 821 Main Street for $1,500, a new liquor license for Main Street Grill, and election-related warrants and registrar hours. The Economic Development and Finance Committees will meet earlier to discuss a MOU with Tandem Mobility, the Village Partnership Initiative, the YMCA contract, April financials, the FY 2024-2025 budget, and a $18,290 quote to replace library HVAC units.

• Sale of city-owned property at 811 Main Street to owners at 821 Main Street for $1,500
• New on-premises liquor license for Main Street Grill at 268 Main Street
• Municipal warrant for June 11, 2024 RSU #34 Budget Validation Election
• Registrar of Voters hours for June 11, 2024 elections
• Special Event Permit for Anah Temple Shriners at Riverfront Park, waiving $250 fee

The Economic Development Committee recommended, and the City Council is expected to approve, a memorandum of understanding with Tandem Mobility to explore an ebike rental program connecting Old Town, Orono, and other communities. The MOU does not commit the city financially. The Council also approved a new liquor license for Main Street Grill (5-1), a special event permit for the Anah Temple Shriners, and set voter hours for the June 11 elections. The FY2025 budget keeps the mil rate flat with no tax increase.

• Recommended City Manager sign MOU with Tandem Mobility for ebike program (4-0)
• Approved new on-premises liquor license for Main Street Grill (5-1)
• Approved municipal warrant for RSU #34 Budget Validation Election (6-0)
• Approved Registrar of Voters hours for June 11 primary and budget validation election (6-0)
• Accepted special event permit for Anah Temple Shriners at Riverfront Park, waived $250 fee (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2024 regular council meeting (6-0)
• Finance Committee recommended annual YMCA partnership contract for council approval (3-0)
• FY2025 budget keeps mil rate flat with no tax increase

Council 05 06

The Old Town City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a $161,500 electrical service project at Dewitt Field, a resolution supporting the Energy Innovation Carbon Dividend Act, an easement conveyance, and a late property tax redemption. The agenda also includes a FY 2025 budget presentation and a consent item for a victualer's license renewal.

• Approve $161,500 for Hangar development electrical service at Dewitt Field, funded from Airport Hangar Reserve account 09-520-25-5300
• Consider signing CCL draft resolution supporting Energy Innovation Carbon Dividend Act (HR 5744)
• Convey easement across city-owned property at 811 Main Street to dwelling at 821 Main Street
• Accept late redemption of foreclosed property at 777 Stillwater Ave Lot 54 for $746.74 in 2022 & 2023 taxes
• Renew Victualer's License for Energy North Inc d/b/a Tradewinds at 671 Stillwater Ave

The Old Town City Council approved a $161,500 Hangar development electrical service at Dewitt Field, accepted a late redemption on a foreclosed property, and tabled a motion to discuss an easement at 821 Main Street. A resolution supporting the Energy Innovation Carbon Dividend Act failed on a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved $161,500 Hangar electrical service at Dewitt Field (7-0)
• Accepted late redemption on foreclosed property at 777 Stillwater Ave, Lot 54 ($746.74) (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Victualer's License for Energy North Inc d/b/a Tradewinds (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on easement at 821 Main Street until June 3 (7-0)
• Resolution supporting Energy Innovation Carbon Dividend Act (HR 5744) failed (3-3 tie, abstention counted as negative)

Committee Special 04 16

The Finance Committee will review March 2024 financials and the FY 2025 budget. The Special Council Meeting will consider several licenses, an easement conveyance, and two executive sessions. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a consent agenda item for a victualer's permit renewal.

• FY 2025 budget review and March 2024 financial update
• Victualer's permit renewal for Meme G's, 296 Main Street
• New liquor license for 261 Events LLC, 261 Main Street
• Easement conveyance across city property at 811 Main Street to dwelling at 821 Main Street
• Executive sessions on economic development and employment

Council 04 01

The Old Town City Council will hold a second reading and final vote on rezoning Tax Map 8, Lot 12 from Resource Protection to R-4 Seasonal Residence. They will also consider selling city-owned surplus property (Map 031 Lot 059) to abutting owners John & Bridget Smith for $1,500, and renew liquor and victualer's permits for Pepper's Landing and Governor's Restaurant. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Second reading and final approval of zoning change for Tax Map 8, Lot 12 from P, Resource Protection to R-4 Seasonal Residence
• Sale of city-owned surplus property Map 031 Lot 059 to John & Bridget Smith for $1,500 with no development above grade restriction
• Renewal of Victualer's Permit and Class 1, Class A Restaurant Malt Liquor, Wine, and Spirits License for Pepper's Landing at 170 Main Street
• Renewal of Victualer's Permit and Class 1, Class A Restaurant Malt Liquor, Wine, and Spirits License for Governor's Restaurant at 963 Stillwater Ave
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2024 meetings

The Council approved a zoning map change for Tax Map 8, Lot 12, from Resource Protection to R-4 Seasonal Residence, and approved the sale of a city-owned lot to abutters for $1,500. Consent agenda items including liquor license renewals for two restaurants were also approved. The meeting included updates on the FY2025 budget, RSU 34 funding, and the upcoming track meet.

• Approved zoning change for Tax Map 8, Lot 12 from P to R-4 Seasonal Residence (7-0)
• Approved sale of Map 031 Lot 059 to John & Bridget Smith for $1,500 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Victualer's Permit and liquor license for Pepper's Landing (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Victualer's Permit and liquor license for Governor's Restaurant (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2024 meetings (6-0, 1 abstain)

Committee Special 03 18

The Old Town City Council will hold a public hearing and consider scheduling a second reading to rezone Tax Map 8, Lot 12 on Lakeside Lane from Resource Protection to Seasonal Residence. The Council will also consider accepting an after-deadline tax redemption and several tax abatements. The Finance and Administrative Services Committees meet earlier to discuss financials and a property sale.

• Public hearing on zoning change for Tax Map 8, Lot 12 (Lakeside Lane) from P to R-4
• After-deadline redemption for David P. and Cathy L. King, 186 Prentiss Street, $449.03
• Tax abatements for Next Door LLC ($860.23), Kenneth & Sherryll Wark ($2,708.37), Troy Turner ($811.09)
• Proposal to sell surplus city right-of-way abutting 29 Union Street
• Finance Committee to review February 2024 financials

Council 03 04

The Old Town City Council will consider several routine items, including approving a $14,025 transfer of forfeited currency to the police department, accepting an after-deadline property tax redemption, approving a new food establishment permit, appointing election clerks, and entering executive session for an economic development discussion. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard reports.

• Transfer $14,025 (85% of $16,500) in forfeited currency to Old Town Police Department (case State of Maine v. Brook White, CR-21-1544)
• Accept after-deadline redemption for Kristy Buchanan, 580 Brunswick Street, for $467.57 in 2022 real estate taxes
• Approve new Victualer's permit for Nanny's, 241 Main Street
• Appoint election clerks for two-year term (re-appoint May 1, 2026)
• Enter executive session to discuss economic development matter

The council voted 6-0 to transfer $14,025 (85% of $16,500) in forfeited U.S. currency from a criminal case to the Old Town Police Department. They also approved an after-deadline tax redemption for a property at 580 Brunswick Street, a new victualer's permit for Nanny's at 241 Main Street, and the biannual appointment of election clerks. The council entered executive session for an economic development matter and adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved transfer of $14,025 in forfeited currency to police department (6-0)
• Approved after-deadline tax redemption for 580 Brunswick Street ($467.57) (6-0)
• Approved new victualer's permit for Nanny's at 241 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved biannual appointment of election clerks (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session for economic development discussion (6-0)

Committee Special 02 20

The Old Town Finance Committee will receive an update on January 2024 financials. The Special Council Meeting will consider final approval of a zoning map change for Tax Map 33, Lot 52, from Resource Protection to Rural Residence Farming, plus items related to the March 5 Presidential Primary Election, a tax discharge, and license renewals.

• Public hearing and second reading on zoning change for Tax Map 33, Lot 52 from P to R-4 Seasonal Residence
• Final approval of zoning change for Tax Map 33, Lot 52 from P to R-3 Rural Residence Farming
• Issuance of warrant for March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election at Elks Lodge, 37 Fourth Street
• Setting Registrar of Voters hours for the election
• Discharge of Finance Director Danielle Berube from collecting tax balances for 2007-2022

The Old Town City Council held a public hearing and gave final approval to rezone Tax Map 33, Lot 52 from Resource Protection (P) to Rural Residence Farming (R-4), as recommended by the Planning Board. The council also approved several administrative items, including election warrants for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, a tax settlement discharge for the Finance Director, and renewal of a Victualer's Permit, Liquor License, and Special Amusement Permit for American Legion Post 75. The meeting included a brief update from the City Manager on the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, a new roof for the Animal Orphanage, and downtown traffic light completion.

• Approved zoning map change for Tax Map 33, Lot 52 from P to R-4 (6-0)
• Approved issuance of a Warrant for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election (6-0)
• Approved Registrar of Voters hours for the March 5, 2024 election at Elks Lodge (6-0)
• Approved discharging Finance Director from collecting tax balance for years 2007-2022 (6-0)
• Approved renewal of Victualer's Permit, Liquor License, and Special Amusement Permit for American Legion Post 75 (6-0)
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss a Public Safety Personnel matter (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (6-0)

Council 02 05

The Old Town City Council will review a legal opinion from Rudman & Winchell on whether the state's 'Right to Food' constitutional amendment affects the city's zoning ordinance for barnyard animals. The council will also hear updates on December 2023 financials, a certificate of settlement, a quote for an electronic message board, and Downtown Old Town's acceptance into the MDC Downtown Affiliate Program.

• Legal opinion: barnyard animal ordinance remains constitutional under 'Right to Food' amendment
• December 2023 financials review
• Certificate of Settlement discussion
• Electronic message board quote for permanent location in Old Town
• Downtown Old Town accepted into MDC Downtown Affiliate Program

Council 01 02

The Old Town City Council will meet to consider several items, including re-appointments to boards, a $45,000 payment to reimburse the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for a new police hire, approval of a beer garden for the Fire and Ice event, and a possible executive session on a personnel matter. The agenda is mostly routine, with these specific actions up for decision.

• Re-appointments to boards and committees, including Planning Board and Landfill Advisory Board
• $45,000.00 for Maine Criminal Justice Academy BLETP reimbursement for a new police hire
• Approval of a Beer Garden by Pepper's Landing for the Fire and Ice Event on Jan 19-20
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter

The Old Town City Council approved a $45,833 reimbursement to hire a qualified academy graduate and pay Maine Criminal Justice Academy BLETP costs. They also approved a beer garden by Pepper's Landing for the Fire and Ice Event on January 19-20, 2024, with private security. Council reappointed members to various boards and committees, and entered executive session for a personnel matter. No substantive decisions were made on the expanded archery hunting concerns raised by a resident, which were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved $45,833 police academy reimbursement (6-0)
• Approved Pepper's Landing beer garden for Fire and Ice Event (6-0)
• Approved executive session for personnel matter (6-0)
• Reappointed members to boards and committees (consent agenda)