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Orono Town Council
- Town Council Meeting
- • Long-term Financial and Infrastructure Planning
- • Improve Efficiency and Transparency
- • Enhance and Expand Community Events and Engagement
- • Economic Development and Housing
- • Services Promises: Your Voice Matters & Orono Stops
- 1. Roll Call
- 2. Agenda Review - 5 minutes
- a. Referred to Committee:
- • Community Development Committee ○ Review effectiveness of metrics to reduce speed on Rt. 2 (On-going) ○ Kiddie Pool (end of summer)
- • Finance and Operations Committee ○ Old Fire Station disposition (On-going) ○ Review monthly statistics from the SAFER grant positions (On-going)
- • Nominations, Evaluations, and Council Policies Committee
- • Ordinance Review Committee
- • Full Council
- b. Tabled Items (Indefinitely Tabled Items have a 90 Day Limit):
- • Order 26-204: Letter to Federal Delegates Regarding CSX Derailment until 9/28/26
- • Order 26-205: Letter to Federal Delegates Regarding Bridge Collapse until 9/28/26
- c. Agenda Review/Clarifications *(More detailed information on schedule and timing can be found on Committee Agendas). Orono Council Agenda Center: Past Agendas and posted agendas for upcoming meetings Council Calendar: List of Meetings for the entire year.
- 3. Approval of Minutes of: September 14, 2026 - 2 minutes 2026-09-14 Town Council Meeting Minutes.pdf The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.
- 4. Public Comments - 5 minutes The Orono Town Council welcomes feedback. A public comment should start by stating your first and last name, regardless of whether in person or on zoom (anonymous comment is not allowed). All comments are capped at 5 minutes maximum, and shorter time limits may be set by the Chair in advance based on anticipated meeting length and audience size. Generally, shorter comments are more effective. Comments about specific Town of Orono employees, whether they are positive or negative, are prohibited during Orono Town Council meetings. Complaints or allegations against specific employees are similarly prohibited, and should be addressed through established Town policies and procedures. Although the Council may briefly provide a factual
- 5. Presentations / Discussion Items - 20 minutes
- a. Forest Ave Overlay and Traffic Calming Measures Forest Ave Speed Tables Discussion 09282026.pdf
- 6. Acknowledgements by Council Members - 10 minutes
- 7. Consent Agenda - 5 minutes The consent agenda is moved and voted on as a single action with no discussion by Town Councilors or members of the public. A member of the Town Council or the public can request that an order on the consent agenda be removed and added to new business to a llow for explanation and discussion prior to the vote. Order 26-207 Order, approving a Class A - Restaurant/Lounge (XI) - Malt Liquor, Wine & Spirits License, Special Amusement Permit renewal for Music, Dancing & Entertainment and Victualer’s License for Woodman’s LLC, d/b/a Woodman’s Bar & Grill, 31 Main Street. Order 26-208 Order, approving a Victualer’s License renewal for The Donut Grove, LLC, 153 Park Street, Suite B.
- 8. Action Items - 45 minutes After orders under Action Items are read by the Council Chair, other members of the Council will move and second that they be placed “on the floor” for discussion. The Chair will recognize staff to provide background and then “open the floor” for discussi on. It is at this time that members of the public can be recognized to ask questions or provide comments. Those who wish to speak are asked to come to the microphone (in-person) or raise their hand (Zoom), state their name and affiliation, and then briefly address the Town Council Chair. Comments should not be repetitive and the Council Chair reserves the right to limit speaker time. Order 26-211 Order, authorizing parking restrictions and parking bans for the upcoming year.
- 9. Council Committee Reports - 5 minutes
- a. Community Development Committee
- • Update from Committee Chairperson
- b. Finance and Operations Committee
- • Update from Committee Chairperson
- c. Nominations, Evaluations, and Council Policies Committee
- • Update from Committee Chairperson
- d. Ordinance Review Committee
- • Update from Committee Chairperson
- e. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
- • Update from Council representative
- f. Heart of Orono Maine (HOME) Committee
- • Update from Council representative
- g. Update from Council Liaisons to Boards and Committees
- h. Council Chair’s Update
- • Update from Council Chairperson
- 10. Town Manager’s Report - 5 minutes The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve. Town Manager Report 09282026.pdf
- 11. Public Petitions
- 12. Future Agenda Items and Councilor Requests for Supporting Items - 5 minutes
- 13. Public Comment - 5 minutes
- 14. Executive Session Note: due to scheduling these may also occur at the beginning of the meeting. Executive sessions allow the Town Council to engage in discussions on topics that are confidential by state law. Pursuant to statute, only discussion related to the noticed topic is allowed and the session will not be open for the public to attend. In order to enter an executive session, the vote must pass with three-fifths of the Councilors present and voting. No formal action may be taken in executive session.
- a. Pursuant to 1 MRSA § 405 (6)(A) Regarding a Personnel Matter - 30 minutes
- 15. Adjournment ADA Notice - Requesting Reasonable Accommodation Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at (207) 889-6905 or manager@orono.org prior to scheduled meetings or events to discuss auxiliary aids or services needed to fully participate in Orono Town Council activities.
Where this came from
Orono Agenda Center
The town's own agenda, 5 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, 5 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.