Land Bank Commission
Regular MeetingPortland, ME · February 11, 2026
Agenda
City of Portland
Land Bank Commission Agenda
The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the
city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation
of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values.
Commission Members:
Alaina Chormann, Argath Dixon, Daniel Herzlinger, Jon Kachmar, Joshua Barber, Michael Carey, Michael
Scrameyer, Robert Foster, and Simon Thompson.
City Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Doug Roncarati (Public Works-
Stormwater Coordinator), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant)
February 11, 2026
5:00 PM
On the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm, the Portland Land Bank Commission will hold a
meeting at Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, 212 Canco Rd., Suite A conference room.
The Land Bank Commission will conduct this meeting in-person. Public comments may only be
submitted in person or in writing. To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email
landbank@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the Land Bank
Commission meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the agenda packet. All submissions must include the
person's name and legal address. To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please
include the name of the agenda item (see below).
To view this meeting please visit the Livestream link:
https://portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/8248/media
I. Call to Order
II. Citizen Comment Period
III. Agenda Items
i. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes: January 14, 2026
ii. New Business
a. Secretary's Report
Annual Report vote
b. Treasurer's Report
Annual Budget vote
c. North Deering Park Endowment
d. Identify Parcels for Capital Improvements
Reilly Parcels
iii. Communications and Parcel Updates
a. Parks Division Report
b. Parks Commission Report
City of Portland
Land Bank Commission Agenda
The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the
city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation
of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values.
iv. Commissioner requests for Agenda Items
IV. Adjournment