City Council

IN COUNCIL WORKSHOP & MEETING JUNE 2, 2025 VOL 38 PAGE 28 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. All Councilors were present. I. Consent Items II. Minutes – May 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Councilor Walker moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Councilor Platz. Motion passed 7-0. III. Communications, Presentations and Recognitions IV. Open Session None. V. Unfinished Business 1) ORDER 28-03172025 – Adopting the revised joint purchasing policy. Passed first reading on March 17, 2025. Second reading. Passage requires majority vote. Councilor Walker moved for passage, seconded by Councilor Cowan. There was no public comment. Councilor Platz noted that this work is being parallelled with the School Committee. Motion passed 7-0. VI. New Business VII. Reports a. Mayor’s Report – Mr. Brenchick, the City’s economic development director, has continued to set up tours of manufacturing in the city; recognized Phil Crowell as the Citizen of the Year named by the L-A Chamber of Commerce. Attended the AARP coffee event at the Senior Center with the City Manager and spoke on the budget. Recognized the Public Works Open House event on Saturday. Gave an update on the Comp Plan Committee and encouraged citizens to complete the survey that closes June 6. Encouraged citizens to vote on the School Budget Validation Referendum on June 10. b. City Councilors’ Reports – Councilor Gerry Asked for a revised update on 121 Mill St and a presentation on the L-A Transit Bus Pass program at an upcoming meeting. Councilor Whiting attended a site walk with Museum L-A, and the Public Library will be hosting a trivia night at Lost Valley. Councilor Walker noted a need for information on how the City is going to take care of trash pick up downtown and the bulky waste program ending at the end of June. Thanked the City Manager for attending the UNAA meeting. Councilor Platz congratulated the Public Works department on a successful open house and the Adult Education Graduation is occuring this Thursday at ELHS and Tuesday June 10 is the School Budget Validation Referendum. c. Student Representative Report – Representative Egge congratulated all seniors graduating on Saturday, May 31 and all the work that went into holding the event at NSBA on short notice. Representative Abdulahi noted that June 7 is a mental health bike ride happening in downtown Lewiston. d. City Manager Report – Congratulated staff on moving ELHS graduation to NSBA on short notice.  IN COUNCIL WORKSHOP & MEETING JUNE 2, 2025 VOL 38 PAGE 29 e. April 2025 Finance Report – Kelsey Earle, Finance Director stated that no issues are noted. All departments are operating at expected or better revenue and expenditure levels. Councilor Walker moved to accept the April 2025 Finance Report. Seconded by Councilor Cowan. Motion passed 7-0. VIII. Open Session None. IX. Executive Session X. Adjournment Councilor Walker moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilor Milks. Motion passed 7-0. Council adjourned at 7:15pm. A TRUE COPY ATTEST Emily F. Carrington, City Clerk