The Town Council chose to forward an ordinance that would prohibit retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation.

An Optional Program for Local Building Plan Review ordinance was adopted by the Town Council that will allow a developer’s building plans to be reviewed locally rather than having to be submitted to the State Fire Marshall.

The Town Council accepted a bid of $167,704 for a tandem axle dump truck to replace a 2003 dump truck. A $142,651 bid was also accepted for a 6-wheel dump truck to replace a 2004 dump truck.

The Town Council decided to retain a used rescue vehicle as a backup for use when one of the Town’s two frontline rescue vehicles is unavailable.

The Town Council voted for the slate of officers for the Maine Municipal Association as presented.

Staff was asked to develop a Senior Property Tax Assistance Rebate Ordinance, similar to the ordinances developed in Cumberland and Scarborough. The Town Council will consider the ordinance when it is prepared.

$1,420, which was seized in a criminal case (Docket No. CR-16-4344) will be transferred to the Town of Gorham and the Town Manager is authorized to sign the approval form on behalf of the Town.

The Town Attorney has been asked to begin removing any deed restrictions – as well as any other regulatory legal restrictions – that may restrict the Town’s use of Robie Park.

A Municipal/State agreement for improvements to the intersection of Libby Avenue and Main Street (Rte. 25) was approved.

Town Council approved the transfer of $5,018 seized in a criminal case (Docket No. CR-15-760) to the Town of Gorham. The Town Manager is authorized to sign the approval form on behalf of the Town.

The Town Council went into executive session to discuss labor negotiations with firefighters.

Complete minutes are available on the town’s website here.