Category: City Council

Council Gets Update on Encampment, Services

Brian Arborio expresses frustration with the council over the city’s handling of the homelessness issue. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin Despite the looming June 15 closure of the Heritage Crossing homeless encampment, the population of that area has continued to increase, Sanford City Manager Steve Buck told the City Council at its June 4 meeting. Buck explained in his report from the Homelessness Task Force that the closure is necessary because of “environmental, health and safety concerns,” and…

City Council Meeting Summary May 21

Jeff Roblee is sworn in after being promoted to Lieutenant Paramedic Credit: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The City Council met Tuesday May 21, 2024, for its regular meeting. All members were in attendance. Mayor’s Report/City Council Sub-Committee Reports Mayor Becky Brink began the meeting with a brief history of Memorial Day. She followed this by expressing gratitude for the work that has been done by the Homeless Task Force. Reporting for the Hazardous Waste Sub-committee, Councilor Robert Stackpole…

City Council May 7 Meeting Summary

Communications Director Jordan Wilson updates the council on the efforts being made to promote the proposed replacement fire stations. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin The city council met on Tuesday May 7, 2024, with all members in attendance. Mayor’s Report Mayor Becky Brink started off her report by expressing appreciation for the staff of Sanford schools, in recognition of Teachers’ Appreciation Week. Brink, along with Councilor Ayn Hanselmann, praised the Sanford Backpack Program which is used to combat…

City Council April 30 Meeting Summary

City Manager Steve Buck reads public testimony regarding Breezeline into the record. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin City officials heard a variety of comments about Breezeline, most of them negative, during a public hearing on April 30 devoted to the city’s franchise agreement with the cable, internet and phone service provider. Over the course of the hearing, the city compiled in-person testimony and presented letters and electronic comments regarding Sanford-Springvale residents’ personal experience with Breezeline, and its services.…