Westbrook public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Westbrook City Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Gorham Connector. Maine Turnpike Authority officials will present information regarding the proposed east-west road connection.
- Presentation by Peter Mills and Erin T. Courtney of the Maine Turnpike Authority regarding the Gorham Connector
City Council
The City Council will conduct inaugural ceremonies, including oaths of office for three councilors. The body will also elect a Council President and Vice President and assign committee roles.
- Oaths of office for Michael Shaughnessy, Anna A. Turcotte, and Gary Rairdon
- Approval of the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Public Services Department
- Wage adjustment for non-union personnel
- Donation acceptance and construction agreement for Arthur P. Girard Columbarium Garden at Woodlawn
- Liquor license address change for Big Fin Poké to 95 Rock Row, Suite 150
City Council
The Westbrook City Council Finance Committee is meeting to review a specific insurance claim denial. The session is scheduled as a hybrid meeting with both in-person and remote options.
- Appeal of insurance claim denial submitted by Richard P. McCallum on behalf of Judith C. Weir (134 Puritan Drive)
City Council
The City Council is meeting to decide on a collective bargaining agreement for the Public Services Department and wage adjustments for non-union staff. The body will also consider the acceptance of public easements and highway safety grants.
- Order 2021-124: 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME - Westbrook Public Services Department
- Order 2021-120: Acceptance and expenditure of six Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Grants totaling $29,040
- Order 2021-122: Acceptance of two public easements at 460 Saco Street and Cumberland Woods Public Trail Access
- Order 2021-125: Wage adjustment for non-union personnel
- Order 2021-121: Amending Unappropriated Funds Policy to increase threshold from $3,000 to $5,000
City Council
The City Council will consider several final-reading orders including infrastructure agreements and public safety funding. The body will also receive updates on referred items such as landlord registration and ethics reform.
- Order 2021-116: Cumberland Circle resurfacing and sidewalk improvements totaling $870,000
- Order 2021-115: Acceptance of $8,500 donation from Calpine Corporation for a replacement police canine
- Order 2021-117: Rent payments for Brown Street Community Policing Substation
- Order 2021-118: Rooftop lease for public safety radio equipment and antenna
- Order 2021-119: Vehicle maintenance and repair agreement with Town of Scarborough
City Council
The City Council is convening for a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on economic development matters where public disclosure could impact the city's competitive or bargaining position.
- Executive session to discuss economic development pursuant to 1 M.S.R.A. Section 405-6(C)
City Council
The Facilities & Streets meeting will feature a presentation by the Director of Operations regarding the Columbarium project. The session focuses on the conceptual planning and development process for the site.
- Presentation of the Arthur P. Girard Columbarium Garden at Woodlawn
- Review of concept plan for a 0.5-acre site including a Veteran's Garden and Public Garden
- Discussion of niche walls totaling 400 units
City Council
The City Council is meeting to decide on several final readings for public safety vehicle and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss new agreements for road paving, facility maintenance, and interlocal service contracts.
- Order 2021-103: Purchase of a 100' E-One Quint
- Order 2021-104: Expenditure for new ambulance
- Order 2021-106: Purchase of two police vehicles from Town of Cape Elizabeth
- Order 2021-105: Funds for Westbrook Community Center Gym Renovation Project
- Order 2021-116: Municipal Partnership Initiative Agreement for Cumberland Mills paving and safety improvements