On the agenda: Orono meeting — ALPR (Oct 19)

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 59 MAIN STREET, ORONO, MAINE
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Council Goals for Council Year 2025-2026: (PDF)
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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

AGENDA
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)
○ Good Neighbor Student Liaison
○ Review traffic calming measures on Forest Avenue and consider the impact on
EMS services
● 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
○ Analyze municipal authority as it pertains to limits on vaping products,
including but limited to tobacco, kratom, and any other products targeting
youth and recommend a process and language
● 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.
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3.

Approval of Minutes of October 5, 2026: - 2 minutes
2026-10-05 Town Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

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
answer to a question or correct a factual error, the Council primarily listens to public comment
and response, if any, would come in Council discussion later in the meeting.

5.

Presentations / Discussion Items – 25 minutes
a. Acknowledging Sarah Marx
b. Policies – Cody Vigue
Note: see the Town Manager’s report for additional information

c. Discuss Board Ordinance Changes
Trustee ordinance change memo.pdf
Library Board of Trustees
Tree Board (no changes)

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 allow for
explanation and discussion prior to the vote.
Order 26-221

Order, approving an Automobile Graveyard and/or Junkyard Permit for the
Town of Orono, off Taylor Road.

Order 26-222

Order, approving an Automobile Graveyard and/or Junkyard Permit to
LaPointe’s Yard, Inc., 201 Kelley Road.

Order 26-223

Order, approving a “Blanket Letter of Approval” from November 30, 2026 to
November 30, 2031 to operate Beano/Bingo and/or Games of Chance to the
American Legion Post #84, 156 Park Street.

Order 26-224

Order, accepting annual reports submitted by special committees and boards

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required by ordinance.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Trails Committee
Beautification Committee
Heart of Orono Maine (HOME) Committee
Tree Board
Library Board of Trustees
Order 26-225

Order, reaffirming committee charges for special and standing committees
with no requested changes.
Trails Committee
Heart of Orono Maine (HOME) Committee

Order 26-226

Order, accepting requested changes to committee charges for special and
standing committees.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Beautification Committee

Order 26-227

Order, assigning the Ordinance Review Committee to integrate into the
schedule to review requested changes to Chapter 22 – Library, Article II –
Board of Library Trustees, Sec. 22-26 and 22-27.
Trustee ordinance change memo.pdf
ARTICLE_II.___BOARD_OF_LIBRARY_TRUSTEES.pdf

Order 26-228

Order, accepting the annual reports submitted by standing committees.
Community Development Committee
Finance and Operations Committee
Nominations, Evaluations, and Council Policies Committee
Ordinance Review Committee

Order 26-229

Order, reaffirming or accepting changes to committee charges for standing
committees.
Updated Council Committee Charges 2026-10-16.pdf

8.

Action Items – 20 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 discussion. 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.
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Order 26-230

Order, authorizing the Town Manager to award the bond sale to Huntington
Securities, Inc. at an interest rate of 4.729298% and further, executing related
documents.
Council memo.pdf

Order 26-231

Order, establishing an Ad-Hoc ALPR Ordinance Committee and appointing the
following members:
Town Council: John Quinn
Town Council: Rob Laraway
Town Staff: Town Manager Clint Deschene
Town Staff: Police Chief Dan Merrill
ALPR Technology 10052026.pdf

Order 26-232

Order, authorizing the Town Manager to submit an application for up to
$75,000 from the State of Maine Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program
Weapon Storage Grant for the purchase of evidence lockers and weapons
storage systems for the Police Department; accepting and funds awarded; and,
further, authorizing the Town Manager to expend said funds in accordance
with the grant.
Evidence Locker State Grant Memo.pdf

9.

Council Committee Reports - 15 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
● Town Council Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 2026-27.pdf
f. Heart of Orono Maine (HOME) Committee
• Update from Council representative
o October 20th Downtown Orono Public Vision Open House
g. Update from Council Liaisons to Boards and Committees
h. Council Chair’s Update
● Transportation Topics
● Noise Ordinance
● Council Transition Procedures

10. Town Manager’s Report
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Town Manager Report 10192026.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)(C) Regarding Acquisition of Real Property or
Economic Development – 15 minutes
b. Pursuant to 1 MRSA § 405 (6)(A) Regarding a Personnel Matter – no time set
15. Adjournment

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