City Hall·Kennebunk·Agenda
.Select Board
- Kennebunk Select Board
- Regular Meeting
- 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are considered routine by the Town Manager and shall be approved, adopted, accepted, etc. by one motion of the Select Board unless a Board member specifically requests an item be considered separately. In such an event, the item(s) shall be removed from the Consent Agen da and Select Board action taken up separately on said item(s) at the conclusion of the Consent Agenda.
- a. Approve the following Minute(s):
- • Regular Meeting of September 22, 2026 view draft minutes (PDF)
- b. Appointment to Town Committee
- • Trish Kelly - Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Committee (to fill the remainder of a Regular 3-year term expiring on June 30, 2027)
- c. Accept the following Donation (thank you note will be sent)
- • $15 from Janeen Hastie for the Kennebunk Police Department MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- 3. ITEMS TO BE SIGNED
- 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- a. The Municipal Officers of the Town of Kennebunk will hold a Public Hearing to hear public comment on the following: Applications from Megan and Andrew Howard d/b/a Lexington Elms for a Victualer License and a Lodging License for 99 Main Street Town Manager’s Note: MOTION: To approve the Victualer and Lodging Licenses for Megan and And rew Howard d/b/a Lexington Elms, contingent on State approval. There are multiple ways to participate in or view this meeting:
- 1. Attend meeting in person
- 2. Attend via Zoom
- • By computer or mobile device:
- • By Phone 1 312 626 6799 US or 1 646 876 9923 US or 1 669 900 6833
- 3. View on Cable TV Channels 5 and 1302
- 4. View streaming options at www.kennebunkmaine.us/tv Select Board Meeting Agenda 10/13/26 Page 2 Bryan Laverriere, Town Manager View this agenda at: www.kennebunkmaine.us/selectboardagendas Sign up for email and/or text message notifications when agendas are posted at www.kennebunkmaine.us/notifyme
- b. The Municipal Officers of the Town of Kennebunk will hold a Public Hearing to hear public comment on the following: Warrant for the November 3, 2026 Municipal Referendum Election View Warrant (PDF) Town Manager’s Note: This is the second public hearing required per the Town Charter. This public hearing is for discussion purposes only as no changes to the Warrant can be made. Election Information, including the Voter Guide (PDF), are available in the Town Clerk’s Office and on the Town's website at www.kennebunkmaine.us/election. The Warrant requires Select Board signatures. No motion is needed.
- 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff News:
- • Gregory Lorentz has been hired as a full -time Maintenance Worker/Truck Driver for the Public Services D epartment effective September 28. Greg recently worked as a CDL -A Driver/Delivery Specialist with National DCP - Dunkin’ Distribution and was a Volunteer Maintenance Worker for Seacoast Christian School and High Pine Church.
- • Lee Jay Feldman has resigned as Deputy Director of Community Development effective October 16. Police Department News:
- • The Kennebunk Police Department has successfully received their MLEAP (Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program) reaccreditation . This accomplishment reflects the department’s continued commitment to professionalism, accountability, best practices, and providing the highest level of service to the Kennebunk community. This accreditation is valid through July, 2029. Election Day: Tuesday, November 3:
- • Voting will take place in the Auditorium on Election Day from 6am-8pm. All other Town Offices will be closed to the public for the day.
- • Stuff the Bus - A message from COS When you vote, please consider bringing an item to donate. Some of their greatest needs right now include soups, canned meats, pasta, cereal, condiments, coffee, paper towels, and other essential pantry items.
- 7. TIME SENSITIVE BUSINESS & STAFF PRESENTATIONS
- a. Hear a Summary on Kennebunk's Property Tax Assistance Program - The Town’s Property Tax Assistance Program/Ordinance provides property tax assistance to qualifying persons 55 years of age or over, who reside in the Town of Kennebunk. There were 68 applicants this year; 67 of the applicants qualified for assistance ranging from $138.00 to $1,000.00. The total amount of assistance granted for FY26-27 real estate property taxes was $46,147.00. The Property Tax Assistance Ordinance was amended on January 28, 2025 and expanded upon the determination of eligibility and amount of assistance. The FY26 approved budget was for $26,000.00 f or property tax assistance, factoring in the carry forward balance of $17,532.11 at the end of FY26, this gave available funds of $43,532.11.
- b. Hear a Department Overview - The Board will hear from the following Division Director:
- • Kim Carter, Director of Public Services
- 8. OLD BUSINESS
- 9. NEW BUSINESS
- 10. SELECT BOARD COMMENTS
- a. Subcommittee Reports
- b. Board Liaison Reports
- c. Individual Select Board Member Comments
- 11. TOWN MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
- a. This year’s HarvestFest will take place on Saturday, October 17 . The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy, including games, live music, face painting, and more. The P&R Department is excited to introduce a new activity this year: a Costume DJ Dance Party at Flannel Field (behind COS) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Costumes and flannel are encouraged. For more information and event details, view the flyer at www.kennebunkmaine.us/harvestFest.
- 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 13. ADJOURNMENT
Where this came from
Kennebunk Agenda Center
The town's own agenda, 3 pages. The outline above is read from the first pages of that document; the packet behind it has the memos and exhibits. Links open in a new tab.
The town's own agenda, 3 pages. The outline above is read from the first pages of that document; the packet behind it has the memos and exhibits. Links open in a new tab.
The summary and transcript follow the meeting, once reviewed.