Old Town public meetings in 2025

Regular Council

The Old Town City Council will consider three new business items: accepting a late property tax redemption payment of $2,992.59 for 777 Stillwater Ave. Lot 35, accepting a $32,000 grant for a police K-9 unit, and approving asbestos remediation ($4,940) and sprinkler system removal ($2,500) as part of the pool demolition process. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and a consent agenda.

• Late tax redemption payment of $2,992.59 for 777 Stillwater Ave. Lot 35
• Accept $32,000 grant for police K-9 unit
• Approve $4,940 asbestos remediation and $2,500 sprinkler removal for pool demolition
• Funds for pool expenses from account # 09-517-30-5640

Committee 10 20

The Administrative Services Committee will receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan, the OTHS pool demolition and asbestos remediation, and a presentation on use of the Herbert Sargent Community Center. The Public Services Committee will discuss a grant to acquire a Police Canine. Both meetings are procedural with no votes or decisions listed.

• Update on the Comprehensive Plan by Isabelle Oechslie
• Update on OTHS pool demolition and asbestos remediation by City Manager Bill Mayo
• Presentation on use of the Herbert Sargent Community Center by Connor Archer of The Courageous Steps Project
• Discussion of a grant to acquire a Police Canine by Chief White

The Administrative Services Committee received updates on the Comprehensive Plan and a potential lease of the Herbert Sargent Community Center to Courageous Steps, but took no votes on those items. The Public Services Committee discussed a grant for a police canine and voted to move the matter to the full Council for a decision. Both meetings were procedural with no final approvals or denials.

• Public Services Committee voted 3-0 to move the police canine grant discussion to the next full Council meeting for a vote.

Regular Council 10 06

The Old Town City Council approved several items, including a bid for a heat pump installation, a maintenance contract, a new policy allowing downtown beer gardens, and a business license. The beer garden authorization passed 5-2 and is effective through June 2026.

• Approved $7,157.10 bid from Dave's World for a dual-sided Bryant heat pump with 12-year warranty
• Approved $15,190.00 preventative maintenance contract with Mechanical Services
• Authorized downtown beer gardens on city property for businesses and organizations through June 30, 2026 (5-2 vote)
• Approved Victualer's License for The Yahweh Cafe & Bakery at 259 Main Street

The Old Town City Council approved the purchase of new Staccato handguns and holsters for $24,282, funded from the Fund Balance account. They also accepted a $55,000 bid from Thorton Construction Inc. for demolition of the Old Town High School pool, with Councilor May abstaining. The council approved the General Assistance Ordinance update, a municipal election warrant, voter registration hours, and a $4,000 CSX grant for a fire department drone. A resolution to honor Carol J. Nolette Edgecomb was read, and the council entered executive session for an economic development matter.

• Approved $24,282 for new police handguns and holsters (7-0)
• Accepted $55,000 bid from Thorton Construction Inc. for pool demolition (6-1, May abstained)
• Approved General Assistance Ordinance update and appendices (7-0)
• Approved municipal election warrant for November 4, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Registrar of Voters hours for election day (7-0)
• Accepted $4,000 CSX grant for fire department drone (7-0)
• Approved retroactivity provision for chicken ordinance amendment (6-1, Wyles opposed)
• Entered executive session for economic development discussion (7-0)

Committee Special

The Administrative Services Committee will discuss a new draft ordinance responding to LD 1655, a state law permitting chickens on private residential properties. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes. A separate Special Council Meeting follows with routine business.

• Update on draft ordinance for LD 1655 allowing residential chicken keeping
• Approval of August 18, 2025 Administrative Services Committee minutes
• Approval of August 18, 2025 Special Council meeting minutes

The Administrative Services Committee voted 5-0 to send a new draft ordinance allowing chickens on residential properties to the Planning Board for review on October 21, 2025. The City Council voted 7-0 to postpone the 7% daily accruing of interest on first-half FY 2026 tax payments until November 1, 2025, and also voted 7-0 to seek automatic intervenor status in the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion application. The Council approved an after-deadline redemption on a foreclosed property at 12 Hilliard Street for $2,332.27 in sewer fees.

• Approved 5-0 to send the new chicken ordinance to the Planning Board for review on October 21, 2025.
• Approved 7-0 to postpone the 7% daily accruing of interest until November 1, 2025, on first-half FY 2026 tax payments due October 1, 2025.
• Approved 7-0 to sign a form requesting automatic intervenor status in the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion application.
• Approved 7-0 to accept an after-deadline redemption on foreclosed property at 12 Hilliard Street for $2,332.27 in sewer fees.
• Approved 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss an economic development matter.
• Approved 5-0 the August 18, 2025, Administrative Services Committee meeting minutes.
• Approved 5-0 the August 18, 2025, Finance Committee meeting minutes.
• Approved 7-0 the August 18, 2025, Special Council meeting minutes.

Regular Council 09 02

The Old Town City Council will consider several business and infrastructure items, including a new beer garden authorization for downtown businesses, a $7,157 heat pump installation bid, a $15,190 maintenance contract, and a new victualer's license for a café. The council will also discuss economic development and legal matters in executive session.

• Consider allowing downtown businesses to host beer gardens on city property through June 2026
• Approve $7,157.10 bid from Dave's World for a dual-sided Bryant heat pump installation
• Approve $15,190.00 one-year preventative maintenance contract with Mechanical Services
• Approve new Victualer's License for Kristine L'Heureux, d/b/a The Yahweh Café & Bakery at 259 Main Street
• Consider renewing beer, wine, and spirits license for Main Street Bookstore, d/b/a Kanu at 283 Main Street

The council voted 5-2 to permit downtown businesses and community organizations to host beer gardens on city property through June 30, 2026, with required state and local permits. It also approved a bid for a heat pump, a maintenance contract, a victualer's license, and authorized legal action on land-use violations. Two executive sessions were held for economic development matters.

• Approved downtown beer garden authorization on city property (5-2)
• Approved $7,157.10 bid from Dave's World for Bryant heat pump installation (7-0)
• Approved $15,190.00 preventative maintenance contract with Mechanical Services (7-0)
• Approved renewal of beer, wine, and spirits license for Main Street Bookstore d/b/a Kanu (7-0)
• Approved victualer's license for The Yahweh Café & Bakery (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to seek fines and injunctive relief for land-use violations at Tax Map 21, Lot 149 (7-0)
• Directed drafting of letter of intent for bids to purchase Herbert Sargent Community Center (6-1, Councilor Wight abstained)
• Approved two executive sessions for economic development matters (7-0 each)

Committee Special 08 18

The Administrative Services Committee will hear an update on the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, discuss a host community benefit, and review a draft ordinance to allow keeping chickens on residential properties per state law LD 1655. The Finance Committee will review July 2025 financials and discuss installing heat pumps at the fire station and a service contract with Mechanical Services.

• Update on Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion by Sevee & Mayer Engineers
• Discussion of a new draft ordinance to allow keeping chickens on residential properties (LD 1655)
• Discussion on installing new heat pumps at the Old Town Fire Station
• Discussion on entering a service contract with Mechanical Services
• Review of July 2025 financials by Finance Director Danielle Berube

The Old Town City Council denied the sale of a 0.45-acre city-owned parcel to Toby Dutton (0-7) and approved revising the first-half FY2025-2026 tax due date from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2025 (7-0). The Council also accepted a $50,621 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant for the Police Department (7-0) and authorized carrying forward unexpended fund balances. The Administrative Services and Finance Committees met earlier, approving minutes and forwarding a heat pump bid and a service contract to the full Council.

• Denied sale of 0.45-acre city land at Pea Cove Cemetery to Toby Dutton for $2,000 plus closing costs (0-7)
• Approved revising first-half FY2025-2026 tax due date from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Accepted $50,621 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant for Old Town Police Department (7-0)
• Approved carrying forward unexpended balances in Municipal General Fund and Pollution Control accounts (7-0)
• Approved entering executive session for economic development discussion (7-0)
• Finance Committee approved forwarding $7,157.10 heat pump bid from Dave's World to full Council (5-0)
• Finance Committee approved forwarding $15,190/year Mechanical Services contract to full Council (5-0)

Regular Council 08 04

The Old Town City Council will vote on accepting a $5,500 bid from Thornton’s Construction to demolish a house at 68 Lincoln Street, with work required by September 30, 2025. The council will also consider a $28,150 bid from Whipps, Inc. for two slide gates for the Pollution Control Facility’s chlorine contact chamber. Additionally, the council will vote on entering executive sessions to discuss an economic development matter and to consult with the city attorney.

• Acceptance of $5,500 lowest bid from Thornton’s Construction for demolition of house at 68 Lincoln Street
• Consideration of $28,150 bid from Whipps, Inc. for two slide gates for Pollution Control Facility
• Proposed executive session for economic development discussion
• Proposed executive session for consultation with city attorney

The council voted 7-0 to accept Thornton's Construction's $5,500 bid to demolish the house at 68 Lincoln Street, with work to be substantially completed by September 30, 2025. It also voted 7-0 to accept Whipps Inc.'s $28,150 bid to purchase and install two slide gates at the Pollution Control facility. The council held two executive sessions, one on an economic development matter and one to consult with the city attorney.

• Approved $5,500 bid from Thornton's Construction for demolition of house at 68 Lincoln Street, requiring completion by September 30, 2025.
• Approved $28,150 bid from Whipps Inc. to purchase and install two slide gates at the Pollution Control facility, paid from account #80-804-40-5830.
• Approved entering executive session at 6:10 p.m. to discuss an economic development matter (Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(C)).
• Approved exiting executive session at 7:30 p.m.
• Approved entering executive session at 6:30 p.m. to consult with the city attorney (Title 1 MRSA §405(6)(E)).
• Approved exiting executive session at 6:36 p.m.

Committee Special 07 21

Three Old Town committees meet July 21, 2025. The Administrative Services Committee will discuss purchasing city-owned property at 2436 Bennoch Road and 11 Gray's Lane, and a state bill allowing chickens on residential properties. The Economic Development Committee will discuss a vacant and abandoned building ordinance. The Finance Committee will review June 2025 financials and discuss a possible YMCA lease of the Herbert Sargent Building.

• 2436 Bennoch Road owner Toby Dutton requests to purchase abutting city-owned property
• Owners of 12 Gray's Lane request to purchase neighboring lot at 11 Gray's Lane
• Discussion of LD 1655, an act to allow keeping chickens on private residential properties
• Discussion of adopting a vacant and abandoned building ordinance
• Discussion of YMCA possibly leasing the Herbert Sargent Building

The Old Town City Council approved a beer garden at Bennet Park for three Friday's After Five events in August, and accepted a $44,873.81 EMS Sustainability Grant for the Fire Department's command vehicle. Several committee meetings discussed property sales, a vacant building ordinance, and a potential YMCA lease of the Rec Center, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved beer garden at Bennet Park for Aug 8, 15, 22 (6-1)
• Accepted $44,873.81 EMS Sustainability Grant for Fire Dept command vehicle (7-0)
• Discharged Finance Director from collecting $2,313.06 in remaining 2025 taxes (7-0)
• Approved renewal licenses for Hidden Meadows Golf Course and Subway (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 2 and June 16 council meetings (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved going into executive session for economic development discussion (7-0)

Committee Special 06 16

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a second reading and final vote on the FY 2025-2026 Municipal, County and School Budget totaling $24,395,237, with a net property tax requirement of $12,137,340. The council will also consider final approval of the Pollution Control Budget and several other items including write-offs of uncollectable taxes and a liquor license for a special event.

• Final approval of FY 2025-2026 Municipal, County and School Budget: $24,395,237 total, $12,137,340 net property tax requirement
• Second reading and final approval of FY 2025-2026 Pollution Control Budget: $1,824,679 gross appropriations
• Authorization to write off uncollectable sewer and real estate taxes for foreclosed properties to be demolished
• Authorization to write off uncollectable personal property taxes and interest
• Approval of on-premises beer, wine and spirits application for Elks Lodge Post #1287 at Wings and Wheels event on June 22, 2025 at Dewitt Field Airport

The Old Town City Council gave final approval to the FY 2025-2026 Municipal, County and School Budget totaling $24,395,237, with a net property tax requirement of $12,137,340. The Council also approved the Pollution Control Budget of $1,824,679 by a 3-2 vote. Additionally, the Council authorized write-offs of uncollectable sewer and real estate taxes, and personal property taxes, and approved a liquor license for the Elks Lodge Wings and Wheels event.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 Municipal, County and School Budget: $24,395,237 total, $12,137,340 net property tax requirement (5-0 roll call).
• Approved FY 2025-2026 Pollution Control Budget: $1,824,679 gross appropriations (3-2 roll call).
• Authorized Finance Director to write off uncollectable sewer and real estate taxes, interest and lien costs for foreclosed property (5-0).
• Authorized Finance Director to write off uncollectable personal property taxes and interest (5-0).
• Approved State of Maine on-premises beer, wine and spirits application for Elks Lodge Post #1287 Wings and Wheels event on June 22, 2025 (5-0).
• Approved a Proclamation in observance of Juneteenth Independence Day (5-0).
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 Economic Committee and Special Council Meeting (5-0).
• Administered Oaths of Office to Councilor-elects Katrina Wynn and Charlene Virgilio.

Regular Council 06 02

The Old Town City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 Municipal, Penobscot County and RSU #34 budget totaling $23,983,013, with a net property tax requirement of $11,725,116. The council will also consider scheduling a second reading for final approval on June 16, 2025. Additionally, a public hearing and second reading scheduling will be held for the FY 2025-2026 Pollution Control Budget of $1,824,679. The council will also consider approving a Major Event Permit for a walk honoring Wabanaki and African American Veterans on June 21st.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget: $23,983,013 total, $11,725,116 net property tax requirement
• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 Pollution Control Budget: $1,824,679 gross appropriations
• Consideration of Major Event Permit for June 21st walk honoring Wabanaki and African American Veterans
• Consent agenda: renewal of liquor licenses for Main Street Grille, Riverside Pizza, and Old Town Bowling Lanes
• Budget notes detail staffing reductions of 13 full-time and 4 part-time employees across multiple departments

The council voted 3-2 to schedule a second reading and final approval on June 16 for the FY 2025-2026 budget totaling $23,983,013, with a net property tax requirement of $11,725,116. A public hearing was held where residents raised concerns about potential firefighter job cuts and the RSU 34 school budget's impact. The council also unanimously approved scheduling a second reading for the Pollution Control Budget of $1,824,679. Other actions included approving business license renewals, a major event permit for a veterans walk, and entering executive session for an economic development matter.

• Scheduled second reading for FY 2025-2026 budget of $23,983,013 (3-2)
• Scheduled second reading for FY 2025-2026 Pollution Control Budget of $1,824,679 (5-0)
• Approved business license renewals for Main Street Grille, Riverside Pizza, and Old Town Bowling Lanes (5-0)
• Approved major event permit for Atlantic Black Box veterans walk on June 21 (5-0)
• Approved entering executive session for economic development discussion (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 regular council meeting (5-0)

Committee Special 05 19

The Finance Committee will receive an update from Finance Director Danielle Berube on the City of Old Town's April 2025 financials. The meeting is a review of revenue and expense summaries across all departments.

• April 2025 revenue summary shows total collections of $23,618,974.19 against a budget of $25,593,637.39 (92.28% collected)
• April 2025 expense summary shows total spending of $19,633,040.63 against a budget of $25,593,637.39 (76.71% spent)
• General Government revenue includes $10,903,422.62 in property taxes collected (91.68% of budget)
• Public Safety revenue shows $1,455,477.72 collected against a $1,256,297.00 budget (115.85%)
• Education expenses of $5,208,837.10 represent 83.31% of the $6,252,418.00 budget

The Old Town City Council approved the warrant and registrar hours for the June 10, 2025 RSU 34 Budget Validation and Special Municipal Election, and accepted the American Legion's Memorial Day events. The council also renewed a victualer's permit for Tradewinds and entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The Economic Development and Finance Committees met earlier, with the Finance Committee approving April meeting minutes and receiving a financial update.

• Approved warrant for June 10, 2025 RSU 34 election (5-0)
• Approved registrar of voters hours for June 10 election (5-0)
• Accepted Memorial Day events hosted by American Legion (5-0)
• Approved renewal of victualer's permit for Energy North d/b/a Tradewinds (5-0)
• Approved entering executive session for personnel matter (5-0)
• Approved Finance Committee minutes from April 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Special Council Meeting minutes from April 22, 2025 (5-0)

Regular Council 05 05

The City Council will hold a second reading and final vote on repealing and replacing the Erosion & Sedimentation Control and Post Construction ordinances, and amending related site plan and subdivision rules. The council will also consider entering executive session to discuss an economic development matter. The agenda includes a budget update for FY 2026.

• Second reading and public hearing on repealing current Erosion & Sedimentation Control and Post Construction ordinances and enacting new versions
• Final approval vote on the new erosion control and post construction ordinances, plus amendments to Site Plan Review and Subdivision Ordinances
• Consideration of executive session for an economic development matter
• City Manager budget update for FY 2026

The Old Town City Council approved the repeal of the current Erosion & Sedimentation Control and Post Construction Ordinances, enacting new versions and amending the Site Plan Review and Subdivision Ordinances to reference the new requirements. The vote was unanimous (3-0) with two councilors absent. The council also approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and entered executive session to discuss an economic development matter.

• Approved April 7, 2025 regular council meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved repeal of current Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance and Post Construction Ordinance, enacted new ordinances, and amended Site Plan Review and Subdivision Ordinances (3-0)
• Approved executive session for economic development discussion (3-0)

Special Council

This special meeting of the Old Town City Council includes a single substantive item: a proposed executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding union contracts. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, flag salute, roll call, minutes approval, and reports.

• Executive session to discuss union contracts (personnel matter)

Committee Special 04 22

The Old Town City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed repeals and enactments of erosion and sedimentation control ordinances, and consider scheduling a second reading for final approval on May 5, 2025. The Finance Committee will also receive an update on March 2025 financials. The Council will discuss the FY 2026 budget and consider entering executive session for an economic development matter.

• Public hearing on repeal of current Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance and enactment of new ordinances, plus amendments to Site Plan Review and Subdivision Ordinances
• Consideration of scheduling second reading and final approval of the new ordinances on May 5, 2025
• Renewal license applications for Victualer’s Permit and on-premises beer, wine & spirits license for Governor’s Restaurant at 963 Stillwater Ave.
• Update on FY 2026 budget (budget reports attached)
• Consideration of executive session for economic development matter

The Old Town City Council held a public hearing and approved scheduling a second reading and final approval for May 5, 2025, on repealing and replacing the Erosion & Sedimentation Control and Post Construction Ordinances, along with related amendments to Site Plan Review and Subdivision Ordinances. The council also approved a renewal of liquor and victualer's licenses for Governor's Restaurant and entered executive session to discuss an economic development matter. The Finance Committee met earlier and received a financial update but took no substantive action.

• Scheduled second reading and final approval for May 5, 2025, on erosion control ordinance repeal and replacement (5-0)
• Approved renewal of victualer's permit and on-premises beer, wine & spirits license for Governor's Restaurant at 963 Stillwater Ave. (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss an economic development matter (5-0)

Regular Council 04 07

The Old Town City Council will vote on several items including accepting a $396,744 paving bid from B&B, approving the annual spring cleanup for May 17, and authorizing the write-off of sewer fees and taxes for three properties. The council will also receive updates on the FY 2026 budget and consider license renewals for local businesses.

• Accepting lowest bid of $396,744 from B&B for paving jobs in Old Town
• Authorizing write-off of sewer fees/taxes totaling $37,572.28 for 85 Veazie Street, 802 Stillwater Ave, and 11 Gray's Lane
• Approving annual Spring Cleanup for residents on May 17 at Public Works, 73 Airport Rd
• License renewals for Dunkin (975 Stillwater Ave), Pepper's Landing (170 Main St), American Legion (20 Water St), Happy Thai Cuisine (151 Main St), and Old Town Theater (261 Main St)
• FY 2026 budget update from City Manager and Finance Director

The Old Town City Council approved a $396,744 paving contract with B&B, the lowest bidder, funded from account 01-120-60-6210. The council also authorized the annual Spring Cleanup for May 17, 2025, at Public Works, 73 Airport Rd., and approved writing off $37,572.28 in sewer fees and taxes for three properties. All votes were 5-0. The council heard public comment against fluoride in drinking water and received a budget update from the city manager and finance director.

• Approved $396,744 paving contract with B&B (5-0)
• Approved annual Spring Cleanup for May 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized write-off of $14,661.95 for 85 Veazie Street (5-0)
• Authorized write-off of $6,166.73 for 802 Stillwater Ave (5-0)
• Authorized write-off of $16,743.60 for 11 Gray's Lane (5-0)
• Approved license renewals for Dunkin, Pepper's Landing, American Legion, Happy Thai Cuisine, and Old Town Theater (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 18 and Mar 3, 2025 meetings (5-0)

Regular Council 03 03

The Old Town City Council will vote on allocating an additional $11,562.50 for appraisal services at the ND OTM mill and accepting a $113,000 bid from Thornton's Construction for the Middle Street Storm Water Project Phase 1. They will also consider renewing a liquor license for the VFW post at 173 Main Street and discuss entering executive session for an economic development matter.

• Allocate $11,562.50 from Fund Balance for mill appraisal services
• Accept $113,000 bid from Thornton's Construction for Middle Street Storm Water Project Phase 1, with $70,000 from ARPA funds
• Renew on-premises liquor license for VFW Post 3381 at 173 Main Street
• Enter executive session to discuss economic development

The Old Town City Council approved a $113,000 bid from Thornton's Construction, Inc. for the Middle Street Storm Water Project Phase 1, with an alternate bid of $2,250 per foot for additional pipe. The council also allocated an additional $11,562.50 for mill appraisal services, accepted a liquor license renewal for the VFW, and entered executive session for an economic development matter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $113,000 bid for Middle Street Storm Water Project Phase 1 (4-0)
• Approved $11,562.50 additional funds for mill appraisal services (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for VFW Post 3381 (4-0)
• Approved executive session for economic development discussion (4-0)

Committee Special 02 18

The Finance Committee will hear updates on the YMCA and current financials, discuss an additional $11,562.50 for mill appraisal services, and consider transferring $50,000 from the fund balance for a storm water project. The Special Council Meeting will consider appointing Gretchen Carr to the Planning Board, accepting Stanley Peterson's resignation, authorizing an amended Corporate Authorization Resolution, and entering executive session for union contract discussions.

• Discussion on $11,562.50 allocation for additional appraisal services for the mill at ND OTM
• Discussion on Storm Water Project bids and $50,000 transfer from fund balance
• Appointment of Gretchen Carr, 11 River Street, to the Planning Board for a five-year term
• Acceptance of Stanley Peterson's resignation from the City Council due to health concerns
• Authorization of amended Corporate Authorization Resolution to remove Edmond Morin and add Finance Director Danielle Berube

The Finance Committee voted 4-0 to forward a request for an additional $11,562.50 for appraisal services at the mill to the full City Council. The Committee also voted 4-0 to forward approval of Thornton Construction Inc.'s $113,000 bid for the Storm Water Project and a transfer of up to $50,000 from the Fund Balance to the full Council. The full Council later appointed Gretchen Carr to the Planning Board, accepted Stanley Peterson's resignation, and authorized an amended Corporate Authorization Resolution.

• Forwarded request for $11,562.50 for additional mill appraisal services to full Council (4-0).
• Forwarded Thornton Construction Inc. storm water bid and up to $50,000 fund balance transfer to full Council (4-0).
• Appointed Gretchen Carr to the Planning Board for a five-year term ending 12/2029 (5-0).
• Accepted Stanley Peterson's resignation from the City Council Board (5-0).
• Authorized City Manager to submit amended Corporate Authorization Resolution adding Finance Director Danielle Berube (5-0).
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss union contract personnel matter (5-0).

Regular Council 02 03

The Old Town City Council will vote on several items including a $25,000 transfer from the Airport Solar Lease agreement to the Airport Hangar Reserve fund, approving the use of revenue from Airport Business Park lot sales for airport operations, and accepting a councilor's resignation. They will also consider a proclamation for Congenital Heart Awareness Week and approve business license renewals and a new liquor license.

• Transfer $25,000 from Airport Solar Lease to Airport Hangar Reserve fund (acct. # 09-520-25-5300)
• Approve using revenue from sales of Airport Business Park lots 1A, 2, 3, 4, & 5 for airport operations, maintenance, and capital improvements
• Accept resignation of Councilor Timothy Folster effective 11/26/2024
• Re-appoint Travis Folsom to Old Town Water District Board (term to March 31, 2028)
• Consider proclamation for Congenital Heart Awareness Week (Feb 7-14, 2025)

The Old Town City Council approved several routine items including business permits, a liquor license, a $25,000 fund transfer for airport hangar reserves, and a policy directing Airport Business Park lot sale revenue to airport operations. The council also accepted a councilor's resignation (4-1) and reappointed a member to the Water District Board. No substantive policy debates or controversial decisions occurred.

• Approved Congenital Heart Awareness Week proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Kanú victualer/special amusement permits, Elks Lodge liquor license renewal, and Nanny's Restaurant new liquor license (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer from Airport Solar Lease to Airport Hangar Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved policy directing Airport Business Park lot sale revenue to airport operations (5-0)
• Accepted Timothy Folster's resignation from City Council (4-1)
• Reappointed Travis Folsom to Old Town Water District Board (5-0)

Committee Special 01 21

The Old Town City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving up to $30,000 from the hanger reserve fund for an archaeological survey on Ray Gibouleau Drive, as requested by Airport Director Lance Farrar. The council will also consider entering executive sessions to discuss an economic development matter and a personnel matter. The Finance Committee will meet earlier to receive a financial update from City Manager Bill Mayo.

• Request for up to $30,000 from hanger reserve fund (acct # 09-520-25-5300) for archaeological survey on Ray Gibouleau Drive
• Proposed executive session on economic development matter
• Proposed executive session on personnel matter
• Approval of January 6, 2025 regular council meeting minutes

The Old Town City Council approved up to $30,000 for an archaeological survey on Ray Gibouleau Drive, funded from the Hanger Reserve account. The meeting also included two executive sessions for economic development and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made; the finance committee meeting earlier that evening was informational only.

• Approved $30,000 archaeological survey for Ray Gibouleau Drive development site (5-0)
• Approved executive session for economic development discussion (5-0)
• Approved executive session for personnel matter (5-0)
• Approved January 6, 2025 regular council meeting minutes (5-0)

Regular Council 01 06

The Old Town City Council will vote on accepting a late property tax redemption of $11,753.08 for 366 Poplar Street, re-appointing members to several boards and committees, appointing an advisor to the Juniper Ridge Committee, and accepting a $6,900 bid from Thorntons Construction to raze a city-owned building at 11 Gray's Lane. The council will also consider entering executive session to consult with the city attorney.

• Late redemption payment of $11,753.08 for 2021–2024 property taxes at 366 Poplar Street
• Re-appointments to Board of Assessment Review, Dewitt Airport Advisory Committee, Planning Board, Pollution Advisory Board, Landfill Advisory Board, BACTS Advisory Board, and Old Town Development LLC
• Appointment of Timothy Folster as advisor to Juniper Ridge Committee
• Acceptance of $6,900 bid from Thorntons Construction for razing city-owned building at 11 Gray's Lane
• Executive session to consult with city attorney

The council approved a late redemption payment of $11,753.08 for property taxes on 366 Poplar Street, reappointed several board and committee members including Brent Folster to the Board of Assessment Review, and accepted a $6,900 bid from Thorntons Construction to raze a city-owned dilapidated building at 11 Gray's Lane. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 6-0). The council also entered executive session to consult with the city attorney.

• Accepted $11,753.08 late redemption payment for 366 Poplar Street (6-0)
• Reappointed Brent Folster to Board of Assessment Review through 2026 (5-0)
• Reappointed Raymond Giboleau and Cody Anderson to Dewitt Airport Advisory Committee through 2026 (5-0)
• Reappointed Philip Dunn to Planning Board through 2029 (5-0)
• Reappointed Philip Dunn and Damian Labree to Pollution Advisory Board through 2026 (5-0)
• Reappointed Ted Shina to Landfill Advisory Board through 2029 (5-0)
• Appointed Timothy Folster as advisory member to Juniper Ridge Committee (5-0)
• Accepted $6,900 low bid from Thorntons Construction to raze city building at 11 Gray's Lane (5-0)