City Council

IN COUNCIL WORKSHOP & MEETING APRIL 22, 2025 VOL 38 PAGE 19 Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Auburn Hall and led the assembly in the salute to the flag. Councilor Weisner was absent (excused). Student Representatives were absent. I. Consent Items 1. ORDER 35-04222025* - Authorizing the City Clerk to waive the $60 Temporary Food Service licensing fee for the Auburn Exchange Club for the Lobster Festival Event scheduled to be held on May 17, 2025. 2. ORDER 36-04222025*- Authorizing the City Clerk to waive the $200 Food Service Establishment licensing fee for the Auburn Suburban Baseball & Softball (ASBS) concession stand operations during the 2025 season (April 2025-July 2025). 3. ORDER 37-04222025* – Appointing David Lyon to the Auburn Water District Board of Trustees for an unexpired term ending March 1, 2026, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 4. ORDER 38-04222025* – Appointing Craig Phillips to the Auburn Housing Authority for an unexpired term ending October 1, 2029, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. 5. ORDER 39-04222025* – Appointing Evan Cyr to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring May 1, 2028, as recommended by the Appointment Committee. Motion for passage by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor Gerry. Motion passed 6-0. II. Minutes – April 7, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Motion to accept the minutes by Councilor Walker seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 6-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions Mayor Harmon read the Proclamation recognizing Chief Robert L. Chase as 2024 Fire Chief of the Year and presented a plaque for his award. Conservation Working Group's Earth Day Clean Up in Memory of Larry Pelletier – April 26, 10am- 12pm – Anniversary Park, Festival Plaza & Pettengill Park Mayor Harmon announced that Auburn has received notification from Maine Housing that our application for a Housing First project has been awarded to Auburn. IV. Open Session Cathy McDonald, speaking on behalf of the Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival V. Unfinished Business VI. New Business VII. Reports a. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Harmon attended the Black Poster Project remembering the lives of whose who died from substance abuse, and attended the grand opening of the Extra Space Storage. b. City Councilors’ Reports – Councilor Gerry attended Age Friendly’s Easter Dinner. Councilor Whiting spoke in remembrance of Larry Pelletier. Councilor Walker remarked on the Age Friendly  IN COUNCIL WORKSHOP & MEETING APRIL 22, 2025 VOL 38 PAGE 20 Easter Dinner, feeding 125 people in the community; it was a well attended event. There will be an upcoming meeting of the Neighborhood Watch committee and UNAA where a speaker from the City will be present; spoke in remembrance of Larry Pelletier. Councilor Platz gave an update from the School Committee budget process and made cuts without impacting positions and also secured a long-time architect and engineer. Councilor Milks gave an update on the Sewerage Board and asked for those who are interested in serving on the Board to apply. c. Student Representative Report – None. d. City Manager Report – Mentioned the City Clerk’s office will be closed on May 9 for training. e. February 2025 Finance Report – Kelsey Earle, Finance Director Councilor Platz moved to accept the report, seconded by Councilor Walker. Motion passed 6-0. VIII. Open Session None. The City Council recessed the meeting and resumed the CIP Budget workshop at 7:31PM. IX. Executive Session pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. Section 405(6) (A) for City Manager’s Quarterly Review. No action to follow. The Council moved into Executive Session at 8:16PM and then adjourned. A TRUE COPY ATTEST Emily F. Carrington, City Clerk