On the agenda: Orono meeting — ALPR (Oct 5)

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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)
○ 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
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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 – 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 (inperson) 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 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
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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
and the Council Chair reserves the right to limit speaker time.
Order 26-218

Order, approving a Victualer’s License for Sip Lab, LLC, 15 Mill Street.

Order 26-219

Order, assigning the Community Development Committee to review traffic
calming measures implemented on Forest Avenue and to consider the impact
on EMS services.
Referral Form Forest Avenue Traffic Calming 10.5.26.pdf
Speed Tables on Forest Avenue.pdf

Order 26-220

Order, assigning the Ordinance Review Committee to analyze municipal
authority as it pertains to limits on vaping tobacco products targeting youth
and recommend a process and language.
Referral Form to Ordinance Review Vaping 10.5.26.pdf

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.
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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

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