Bangor
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Business & Economic Development Committee
The Business & Economic Development Committee will review a proposed five-year lease renewal for Varney Aviation at Bangor International Airport. Staff will also provide feedback on two economic development partnerships, including an AI hub initiative. The committee may enter executive session to discuss two undisclosed real property acquisitions before forwarding recommendations to the City Council.
- Proposed 5-year lease for Varney Aviation at Building #457, Bangor International Airport ($2,523.53/month rent)
- Review of economic development partnerships with Venture Forward/Roux Institute and an AI Hub
- Executive session to discuss acquisition of two undisclosed real properties
- Upcoming discussions on long-term rental programs, short-term rental regulations, and city-owned property feasibility
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will vote on awarding three airport maintenance contracts: HVAC replacement ($206K), fire suppression and alarm systems maintenance ($156K), and boarding bridge/baggage handling system maintenance ($102K). Approval would fund these items from the FY26 and FY27 budgets, with a reallocation for the HVAC project.
- Award HVAC replacement for Building 700 to AAA Energy Service Co. ($206,057)
- Award fire suppression and alarm systems maintenance contract to Siemens Industry Inc. ($156,051.51)
- Award passenger boarding bridge and baggage handling system maintenance to Vanderlande Industries Inc. ($102,013)
Government Operations Committee
The committee is reviewing several large funding requests for housing assistance and public health networks. Members will also discuss racial equity initiatives, a new lease for public health services, and proposed ethics ordinance changes.
- Ratification of $30,000 John T. Gorman Foundation grant for housing stabilization
- Appropriation of $1,869,733 from DHHS for the Maine Prevention Network
- Acceptance of $1,144,879 HUD grant for the Bangor Rental Assistance Program
- Lease agreement with Bangor Nursing Rehabilitation Center at 103 Texas Avenue
- Proposed Ethics Ordinance Amendment
Weekly Full Packets
The Finance Committee is considering three airport contracts: HVAC replacement ($206K), fire suppression/alarm maintenance ($156K), and passenger bridge/baggage system maintenance ($102K). The Business & Economic Development Committee will review a proposed lease renewal with Varney Aviation for hangar space at $2,523.53/month and discuss economic development initiatives with the Roux Institute and an AI hub. An executive session on property acquisition is also planned.
- Award HVAC replacement for Airport Bldg 700 to AAA Energy Service Co., $206,057
- Award fire suppression & alarm system maintenance to Siemens Industry Inc., $156,051.51
- Award passenger boarding bridge & baggage handling maintenance to Vanderlande Industries Inc., $102,013
- Proposed 5-year lease renewal with Varney Aviation for hangar at $2,523.53/month, CPI or 3.5% escalation
- Executive session on acquisition of real property or economic development (2 items)
Planning Board
The Bangor Planning Board will consider amending land development codes to add flexibility for manufactured home parks and review three land development permits for a shopping center, a mixed-use subdivision, and a 41-unit apartment building.
- Amending Land Development Code for manufactured home parks
- Planned Group Development permit for 557 Stillwater Avenue
- Minor Subdivision permit for 200 & 210 State Street
- Major Site Development permit for 41-unit building at Milford Street Extension
- Adoption of findings for 205 Corporate Drive
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a black and white striped awning at 30 Central Street (Paloma Gifts) in the Great Fire Historic District. They will also continue a discussion on character-defining features in Bangor's historic districts.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for black-and-white awning at 30 Central Street (Paloma Gifts)
- Discussion of character-defining features in historic districts
- Approval of June 25 meeting minutes
Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee
The committee will approve May meeting minutes and finalize a mission statement for the department. They will receive an initial overview of the Brown Woods Management Plan and an update on the Essex Woods Management Plan.
- Approval of May meeting minutes
- Review and approval of final mission statement draft
- Initial overview of Brown Woods Master Plan
- Update on Essex Woods Management Plan progress
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Commission on Cultural Development
The Commission on Cultural Development will hold its monthly meeting to review committee reports, financial updates, and staff progress. The agenda includes a detailed report on a fully expended $3,000 city grant awarded to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for its Music & Wellness Chamber Music Series. Members will also review background materials for developing a new city Arts and Culture Strategy Plan. No major votes or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- $3,000 city grant to Bangor Symphony Orchestra for Music & Wellness Chamber Music Series (fully expended)
- Four public concerts held at Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness and Husson University’s Gracie Theatre
- Review of Grant Committee, Cultural Asset Committee, and ARTober Committee reports
- Background materials for developing a municipal Arts and Culture Strategy Plan
- Next meeting scheduled for August 7 at 7:45 AM
BanAir Board of Directors
The BanAir Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the board's original mission, current financial status, and future priorities. They will also focus on recruiting additional board members and determining next steps.
- Financial update on BanAir
- Discussion of board's future direction and priorities
- Recruitment of additional board members
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics will review a request for an advisory opinion regarding Council Order CO 26-152 and discuss remarks captured on a live microphone from a previous meeting.
- Review voluntary statements and records requested from public agencies
- Public hearing on the advisory opinion request
- Review remarks from Councilor Mallar's live microphone
- Motions regarding questions referred in Council Order CO 26-152
- Approval of minutes from the 6/3/26 Board of Ethics meeting
Weekly Full Packets
The Board of Ethics will hold a public hearing and deliberate on an advisory opinion regarding City Councilor Mallar's remarks captured on a live microphone on March 31, 2026. The board will review voluntary statements and records, then vote on motions related to the council's referral.
- Advisory opinion on Councilor Mallar's live-mic remarks (Council Referral CO 26-152)
- Public hearing on the matter
- Review of voluntary statements from persons
- Review of records from the City or other public agencies
- Motions on each question referred in the Council Order
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will adopt final decisions regarding stone-veneer repairs at 43-49 Main Street. The body will also discuss the character-defining features of the city's historic districts.
- Final adoption of findings for 43-49 Main Street facade and column repairs
- Discussion on character-defining features in Historic Districts
School Committee
The Bangor School Committee will consider forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They will also receive the ESSA report and a strategic planning draft analysis. Other business includes approval of the May financial report, new teacher nominations for the 2026-2027 school year, and second readings of revised policies on public participation, employee electronic device use, student code of conduct, and student cell phone use.
- Action item: formation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Second reading of Revised Policy JICJ – Student Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
- Second reading of Revised Policy JIC – Student Code of Conduct
- May 2026 Financial Report and new teacher nominations
- Strategic Planning Draft Analysis presentation
Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
The Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights will review a draft Language Access Plan and discuss website improvements. They will also receive an update from the Council's Legislative Committee and plan participation in the upcoming Pride event.
- Review of draft Language Access Plan
- Committee website review and enhancements
- Council Legislative Committee update with Councilor Carson
- PRIDE event on June 27, 2026
Weekly Full Packets
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss an ICE ordinance and an ethics board decision regarding Councilor Wayne Mallar. The regular meeting includes several property sales, a new IT Director appointment, and a public works union contract.
- Ethics Board decision regarding Councilor Wayne Mallar's actions at a Historic Preservation meeting
- Sale of 117 Fourth Street for $7,200 and 45 Allen Street for $50,000
- 2-year land lease to General Electric Company for two lots near Griffin Rd and Maine Ave
- Contract for X-1 FBO software for Bangor International Airport totaling $280,645
- Appointment of Jeffrey Courtney as Information Technology Director
City Council Workshop
The City Council will hold two executive sessions: one to consult with the city solicitor on the ICE ordinance and the other regarding Councilor Wayne Mallar's actions during an August 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The Council will also review an ethics board decision about Councilor Mallar.
- Executive session on ICE Ordinance Review
- Executive session on Councilor Wayne Mallar's actions at Aug. 14, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
- Ethics Board Decision related to CO 25-282
City Council
The Bangor City Council will consider consent agenda items including property sales, a land lease to General Electric, and a software contract for the airport. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to amend the Land Development Code for manufactured home parks and to expand the Legislative Committee's duties. A $10,000 state housing grant is up for acceptance.
- Sale of 117 Fourth Street to Shannon D. Gallant Smith for $7,200
- Sale of 45 Allen Street to Todd Latlippe for $50,000
- Temporary land lease to General Electric for two lots near Griffin Road and Maine Avenue ($2,833 and $3,652 monthly)
- Waiver of bid and $280,645 contract for X-1 FBO software at Bangor International Airport
- Ordinance to allow flexible development standards for manufactured home parks existing as of January 1, 2026