City Hall·Orono·Agenda
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) ○ Good Neighbor Student Liaison
- • 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):
- 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 28, 2026 - 2 minutes 2026-09-28 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 - 60 minutes
- a. Summer Road Work Report - Megan Hess Public Works Oct 2026 Update.pdf
- b. Route 2 Update Presentation - Megan Hess Route 2 - Oct 2026 Update.pdf
- c. Public Works Staffing Vacancies - Clint Deschene
- d. ALPR Technology (Flock Cameras) - Clint Deschene ALPR Technology 10052026.pdf
- 6. Public Hearings - 5 minutes Public Hearings are formal opportunities for the community to provide feedback on specific items that will be considered by the Town Council. The Council Chair will open each hearing, recognize staff to provide an overview or presentation on the hearing topic, and then ask for questions or comments from the public. 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 in order to allow for an orderly meeting and participation by all.
- a. To consider a Victualer’s License for Sip Lab, LLC, 15 Mill Street.
- 7. Acknowledgements by Council Members - 10 minutes
- 8. Action Items - 15 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 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. 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
- 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
- • Follow up: Town Office elevator
- 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. 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. 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
- 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, 4 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, 4 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.