York public meetings in 2024

STRR Committee

The Short-Term Rental Review (STRR) Committee meets to discuss potential ordinances, fees, and proposals for regulating short-term rentals in York. The agenda consists of supporting documents including analyses, proposals from vendors, and comparisons with other towns. No formal decisions are listed; this appears to be a continued discussion or review of materials.

• Review of potential short-term rental ordinances and fees from other towns
• Discussion of Rental Scape proposal for short-term rental management
• Analysis of York's short-term rental market by Avenu
• Granicus proposal for short-term rental regulation software
• Review of housing conditions and comprehensive plan strategies

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss draft ordinance amendments and a proposed amendment for the Fieldstone subdivision. The board will also review the draft minutes from the December 5, 2024, meeting.

• Review of draft ordinance amendments
• Discussion of Fieldstone subdivision amendment
• Review of December 5, 2024, draft minutes

The York Planning Board held public hearings and unanimously forwarded six ordinance amendments to the Selectboard for the May 2025 ballot, covering affordable housing on municipal properties, shoreland overlay rules, non-conforming situations, permit expiration, and Greenway District character. The Article 2 definitions amendment was tabled for further work toward a November 2025 referendum. No public comments were made.

• Forwarded Article 7 Special Provisions (affordable housing on municipal properties) to Selectboard (5-0)
• Forwarded Article 8 Shoreland Overlay District amendments to Selectboard (5-0)
• Forwarded Article 17 Non-conforming Situations amendments to Selectboard (5-0)
• Forwarded Article 18-A Application Review Procedures (2-year permit expiration) to Selectboard (5-0)
• Forwarded Article 10-I Various Zoning Articles (Greenway District) to Selectboard (5-0)
• Tabled Article 2 Definitions for further work (no vote)
• Approved minutes of Dec 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for Fieldstone Estates Subdivision (5-0)

Selectboard

The York Selectboard approved several expenditures at a special meeting, including new parking kiosks, police cruisers, a town hall generator, and ARPA funding for home heating assistance. All motions passed unanimously. The item on courthouse carrying costs was tabled, and the operating and capital budgets were discussed but not voted on.

• Awarded $79,915 bid for 17 parking kiosks to Lee Baxter Enterprises (5-0)
• Awarded $93,718 bid for two 2025 Ford Interceptor Hybrid Police Utility Vehicles to Arundle Ford (5-0)
• Approved $109,800 in ARPA funds for purchase and installation of a 150 kW generator at Town Hall (5-0)
• Tabled courthouse carrying costs (no action)
• Allocated $58,000 in ARPA funds to YCSA for home heating assistance (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee voted to recommend that the Town retain properties on Grant Lane, Moulton Lane, and Edison Drive for possible future use in creating an off-road path connecting the Village and Long Sands Road. The recommendation will be sent to the Town Manager. Other discussions covered budget constraints on a crosswalk study, a Route 1 study, and the sewer expansion project.

• Voted to recommend retaining Grant Lane, Moulton Lane, and Edison Drive properties for future trail use
• Approved November meeting minutes
• Discussed crosswalk study; contractor not feasible within budget, volunteers may be used
• Discussed Route 1 study; $260K funded by Town, MDoT, and KACTS
• Discussed sewer expansion along Route 1; potential for safety improvements
• Discussed Complete Streets policy; implementation procedures not yet developed
• Discussed Eastern Trail connection; likely on-road due to blocked off-road alternatives
• Discussed Nubble/Sohier Park improvements; phased over several years

Conservation Commission

The York Conservation Commission's December 18, 2024 meeting was postponed due to bad weather and power outages. The commission discussed updates on the pesticide brochure, open space conservation subdivision ordinance, invasive plant initiatives, and conservation easement enforcement, but no formal decisions were made.

• Meeting postponed due to bad weather and power outages
• Set target for mailing pesticide brochure for last week of March
• Referred issues with OSCS proposal for Josiah Morton Road to town attorney
• Town attorney to send letter to Bayberry Woods HOA regarding easement compliance

Budget Committee

The agenda consists of a list of supporting documents and draft minutes. There are no specific action items or decisions listed in the provided text.

The York Budget Committee met on December 17, 2024, and approved the November 26, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0-2). No substantive budget decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including reports from liaisons and announcements about upcoming public hearings and Zoom meetings during budget season.

• Approved November 26, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0-2, with Melissa Day and Adam Gould abstaining)
• Adjourned at 7:35 P.M. (motion by Adam Gould, seconded by Courtney Munoz)

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on an administrative appeal filed by Francis Higgins regarding the denial of a well permit for property at 34 Pine Street (Map 31 Lot 67). They will also review and approve the minutes and findings of fact from the November 13, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Administrative appeal by Francis Higgins of well permit denial for 34 Pine Street, Map 31 Lot 67
• Approval of meeting minutes and findings of fact from November 13, 2024

The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to deny Francis Higgins' administrative appeal of the Code Enforcement Officer's denial of a special exception well permit for the property at 34 Pine Street, Map 31 Lot 67. The Board found the Code Enforcement office had not erred in applying York Well Ordinance section 2.5.2 or in the denial letter of 10/28/2024. The Board also accepted the minutes from 11/13/2024 as amended and approved findings of fact for a separate appeal.

• Denied administrative appeal of well permit denial for 34 Pine Street (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from 11/13/2024 as amended (5-0)
• Approved findings of fact for appeal by Maria Ware-McGuinness (5-0)

Committee to Combat Racism and Bias

The York Committee to Combat Racism and Bias held a conversation with Kittery's DEI team to learn how their initiatives are structured and what benefits they bring. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational. The committee approved the November minutes and assigned an action item to contact a local Indigenous group.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Action item: Victoria to contact Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective for land acknowledgement statement

Recycling Committee

The York Recycling Committee met on December 9, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed compost bin usage at the Witchtrot Road facility, recycling data from Casella Waste Systems, and ongoing work on ordinance revisions and a non-residential survey. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tasked Carol Libby with ongoing communication with Casella on recycling costs and disposition
• Tasked Rachel Smith to incorporate feedback and bring updated non-residential survey to next meeting

Selectboard

The agenda packet includes a PDF of laminated papers on whiskey fungus presented during the citizens forum, but no specific action or discussion items are listed beyond the meeting materials. The meeting appears to be largely procedural with no substantive decisions or proposals documented.

• Citizens forum presentation on whiskey fungus (laminated papers provided)

The York Selectboard approved multiple contracts and allocations, including a $75,000 paddle craft dock design contract, three police cruisers for $126,960.60, library security cameras for $23,174, and fuel contracts. They allocated $329,804.98 in ARPA funds for various projects and approved a $75,000 Community Action Grant application for sewer district upgrades. Several items were tabled or deferred, including the Library MOU, FY25 Capital Program, and board appointments.

• Approved $75,000 paddle craft dock design contract to GEI Consultants (4-1)
• Awarded $126,960.60 bid for three 2023 Ford Interceptor police cruisers (5-0)
• Approved $23,174 library security camera contract with Minuteman Security (5-0)
• Awarded heating oil contract to Garthwaite Energy at $2.5975/gal (5-0)
• Awarded diesel contract to Haffner's Energy at $3.39/gal (5-0)
• Allocated $329,804.98 in ARPA funds for various projects and hybrid cruisers (5-0)
• Approved Garden Advisory Committee Charter as amended (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 Community Action Grant application for sewer district upgrades (5-0)

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will review several development applications, including a preliminary subdivision plan for 300 Route 103, a subdivision and conceptual design for 133 Josiah Norton Road, and a site plan for York River Landscape. The board will also consider draft findings of fact for the Grand View Hotel site plan and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Preliminary subdivision plan for 300 Route 103
• Subdivision and conceptual design review for 133 Josiah Norton Road
• Site plan and use permit for York River Landscape (Route 1)
• Draft findings of fact for Grand View Hotel site plan
• Approval of draft minutes from November 14 and 21 meetings

The York Planning Board approved the amended open space theme and design for the 133 Josiah Norton Road subdivision (4-1), with conditions that the conservation easement be held by the York County Soil and Water Conservation District and a draft easement be submitted. The board also accepted the 300 RT 103 subdivision as complete for preliminary review and continued its review pending necessary materials. Additionally, the board accepted the York River Landscaping site plan for sketch plan review and authorized the Chair to sign the Grand View Motel Findings of Fact.

• Approved amended open space design for 133 Josiah Norton Road subdivision with conditions (4-1)
• Accepted 300 RT 103 subdivision as complete for preliminary review (5-0)
• Continued review of 300 RT 103 subdivision pending necessary materials (5-0)
• Waived six completeness review items for 300 RT 103 subdivision (5-0)
• Accepted York River Landscaping site plan for sketch plan review (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Grand View Motel Findings of Fact (5-0)
• Approved Planning Board minutes from November 14 and November 21, 2024 (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review the October 2024 Town Liaison Report. The session includes the examination of expenditure and revenue reports dated October 31, 2024.

• October 2024 Town Liaison Report
• October 31, 2024 Expenditure Report
• October 31, 2024 Revenue Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review several development applications and site plan amendments. The agenda includes review letters for projects at Tops Farm, Moodys Collision, and Carriage Landing.

• Site plan review for 294 York Street
• Preliminary/final application for Moodys Collision expansion
• Preliminary/final application for Tops Farm MedCan Route 1 use permit
• Fieldstone subdivision amendment for a lot line adjustment
• Preliminary/final review for Carriage Landing

York River Ad Hoc Committee

The York River Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing responses to a request for proposals (RFP) for a public paddle craft dock at Goodrich Park. Materials include proposals from GEI Consultants and Sebago Technics, along with a viewshed analysis of the proposed dock.

• Review of GEI Consultants RFP response for public paddle craft dock at Goodrich Park
• Review of Sebago Technics RFP response for the same project
• Viewshed analysis of the proposed York paddle craft dock

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and potentially act on multiple documents related to the York High School (YHS) project, including a SLODA amendment and a track and field complex. The board also has draft minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting for approval.

• York High School original submission and updated plan sets
• Response to first staff review for YHS (October 28, 2024)
• SLODA amendment application for YHS (August 22, 2024)
• Full review package for YHS track and field complex (November 8, 2024)
• Approval of October 24, 2024 Planning Board draft minutes

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will meet on November 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the York Public Library. They will approve minutes from October 23 and hear an administrative appeal from Maria Ware-McGuiness regarding lots combined by ordinance, concerning properties at 18 Intervale Road and 28 Ossipee Road in Cape Neddick.

• Administrative appeal by Maria Ware-McGuiness regarding combined lots at 18 Intervale Road (Map 12 Lot 4) and 28 Ossipee Road (Map 12 Lot 5-A), Cape Neddick.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans and preliminary applications for several development projects. The meeting includes reviews of elderly housing, a hotel expansion, and a subdivision yield plan.

• Grand View Hotel expansion final site plan
• Emerald Woods elderly housing preliminary plan at 1 US Route 1
• Subdivision yield plan for 300 Route 103
• Wiggly Bridge site plan amendment application

Appeals Board

The Appeals Board will meet to elect officers and review meeting minutes from August 28, 2024. The board will also address a finding of facts for a reconsideration heard on June 26, 2024, and conduct code business.

• Election of officers
• Finding of facts for reconsideration from June 26, 2024
• Approval of August 28, 2024 hearing minutes
• Code business

Budget Committee

The York Budget Committee is scheduled to meet but the agenda consists only of a list of PDF documents (school budget samples, town requests, narratives, and draft minutes) with no specific decisions or discussion items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, focused on reviewing provided materials.

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will review a site plan amendment application for the Wiggle Bridge project, including revised plans and attorney correspondence. The board will also consider proposed ordinance changes from the Code Office. Approval of draft minutes from previous meetings is also on the agenda.

• Site plan amendment application for Wiggle Bridge with applicant's proposed findings of fact
• Proposed ordinance changes from the Code Office
• Revised Wiggle Bridge plans incorporating Town Council comments
• Town attorney correspondence regarding Wiggle Bridge
• Approval of draft minutes from September 12 and September 26, 2024 meetings

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review three site plan applications: a preliminary plan for Electric Light Co, an amendment for BD Solar, and a final amendment for Wiggly Bridge Distillery. The board will consider staff review letters and supporting documents before making decisions.

• Preliminary site plan review for Electric Light Co
• Site plan amendment for BD Solar (with environmental and NR reports)
• Final site plan amendment for Wiggly Bridge Distillery on US Route 1

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review expenditure and revenue reports from August 31, 2024. The session includes reports from the town and school liaisons and the York School Department monthly budget report.

• 8.31.24 Expenditure Report
• 8.31.24 Revenue Report
• York School Department August 2024 monthly budget report
• September 2024 Town Liaison Report
• August 2024 School Liaison Report

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board discussed plans for a new Community Center, aiming for a May 2025 ballot vote, and noted a van under consideration will be offered to the public by month's end. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board accepted prior minutes and made motions on a flyer for the Boston Post Cane.

• Accepted minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting (motion by Brown, second by Fyfe)
• Approved motion to create a flyer for the Boston Post Cane (motion by Brown, second by McQuade)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a yield plan for a subdivision on Route 103 and considering findings of fact for renewals at 316 US Route 1 and 242 York Street. The meeting includes discussion of draft minutes from August 22 and related site plans.

• Review of yield plan for Route 103 subdivision (8-lot hammerhead design)
• Finding of fact for renewal at 316 US Route 1
• Finding of fact for renewal at 242 York Street
• Review letter and plan documents for 300 Route 103 cluster tract

The York Planning Board continued the 300 RT 103 subdivision application to a future date pending new material, after the applicant presented a revised yield plan showing seven lots. The board also approved findings of fact for two properties and approved the August 22, 2024 minutes. No votes were taken on proposed code enforcement ordinance changes, which were discussed only.

• Approved amended minutes of August 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Waived 17-day material requirement for 300 RT 103 subdivision (5-0)
• Continued 300 RT 103 subdivision application pending new material (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for York Realty Co. Building, 242 York Street (5-0)
• Approved and forwarded Findings of Fact for 316 U.S. Route 1 to Selectboard

Committee to Combat Racism and Bias

The York Committee to Combat Racism and Bias approved the August meeting minutes. The committee discussed a proposed town hall mural and a historical map, raising concerns about historical accuracy and inclusivity. They plan to draft a letter to town officials with suggestions for a more open community process and will propose restructuring the committee to include town employees.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by Archie, second by Victoria)
• Scheduled a follow-up Zoom meeting on October 9th to discuss the draft letter
• Agreed to draft a letter to Peter Joseph within two weeks about the mural and community process
• Planned to present a restructuring proposal to the York Select Board next month

Selectboard

The York Selectboard approved a $151,432.59 contract for permitting software for the Code Enforcement Department, awarded to OpenGov, and a $25,078.23 bid for a John Deere Gator for Parks and Recreation. The board also made several appointments to the Short Term Residential Rental Committee, with some votes passing 4-1. A motion to appoint Joe Colwell failed for lack of a second.

• Approved consent agenda with amendments (5-0)
• Awarded $151,432.59 permitting software contract to OpenGov (5-0)
• Awarded $25,078.23 John Deere Gator bid to United Ag & Turf (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Palmer and Todd Frederick as negotiators for York/Kittery border discussion (5-0)
• Appointed Russell Osgood to Short Term Residential Rental Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Haven Hatch to Short Term Residential Rental Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Doug Mindell to Short Term Residential Rental Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Aaron Perkins to Short Term Residential Rental Committee (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The York Conservation Commission met on September 4, 2024, and discussed several ongoing projects. Due to contract delays, the pesticide/fertilizer education mailer will be sent to residents in the first quarter of 2025. The commission will draft a revised Open Space Conservation Subdivision ordinance and attend a September 12 Planning Board meeting. Several items, including the York Beach Greenway District, Steedman Woods acquisition, and Long Sands beach purchase, will be on the November ballot.

• Scheduled pesticide education mailer for Q1 2025 after contract delay
• Will draft revised Open Space Conservation Subdivision ordinance
• Mary Lou and Andy to attend Sept. 12 Planning Board meeting on OSC subdivisions
• York Beach Greenway District ordinance placed on November ballot by Selectboard
• Steedman Woods town acquisition to be on November ballot
• Long Sands beach property purchase to be on November ballot
• Gerry to meet with Peter Murray on conservation easement enforcement
• Next meeting set for October 9 at York Public Library

Climate Action Committee

The York Climate Action Committee unanimously approved a $1,500 grant from its budget to purchase electric lawn equipment for the York Parks & Recreation Department. The committee also approved minutes from its June and July meetings. Members discussed project backlogs with the Selectboard and potential communication challenges with town staff.

• Approved $1,500 grant for electric lawn equipment for Parks & Rec (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission voted to delay a decision on a proposed Veterans monument at 3 Lindsay Road until more details are provided. The commission also approved the demolition of a building at 43 Lindsay Road, finding it not historically or architecturally significant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Delayed decision on Veterans monument application at 3 Lindsay Road pending additional information (all in favor)
• Approved demolition of building at 43 Lindsay Road, not historically or architecturally significant (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of August 6 meeting (all in favor)

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to consider findings of fact from its June 26, 2024 meeting, take up special consideration of findings on Roaring Rock remands, and conduct code business. The agenda is largely procedural with no further details provided on the items.

• Findings of Fact from June 26, 2024 meeting
• Special consideration: Findings of Fact on Roaring Rock remands
• Code business (unspecified)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review expenditure and revenue reports dated July 31, 2024. The session includes a review of the York School Department monthly budget report for July and a town liaison report.

• July 31, 2024 Expenditure Report
• July 31, 2024 Revenue Report
• York School Department July monthly budget report
• August 27, 2024 Budget Town Liaison Report

Selectboard

The Selectboard is holding a joint meeting to review a budget draft. The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and a budget draft document.

• Review of budget draft

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing proposed zoning ordinance amendments that have been advanced to the ballot for a public vote. The board also will consider a final plan for 316 US Route 1, a preliminary subdivision plan for Norton Woods, a sketch plan for Carriage Landing (Bristol Pointe-2), and site plan renewals for 242 and 294 York Street.

• Final plan for 316 US Route 1
• Preliminary subdivision for Norton Woods (Norton Road)
• Sketch plan for Carriage Landing (Bristol Pointe-2)
• Site plan reviews for 242 and 294 York Street
• Zoning ordinance amendments moved to ballot

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review a site plan amendment application from BD Solar. The board will also consider amendments to the Site and Subdivision Regulations and a draft amendment for the Center for Wildlife.

• BD Solar site plan amendment application
• Planning Board Site and Subdivision Regulations amendments
• Draft amendment for Center for Wildlife

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will review an amended site plan for the Center for Wildlife at 375 Mountain Road, a yield plan for a subdivision at 300 Route 103, and a site plan for Wiggly Bridge Distillery. The board will also consider approving draft minutes from previous meetings.

• Amended site plan for Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road
• Yield plan for 8-lot subdivision at 300 Route 103
• Site plan for Wiggly Bridge Distillery at 441-445 US Route 1
• Draft minutes from June 13, June 27, July 11, and June 26 meetings

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee meeting on July 23, 2024, consists solely of reviewing attached PDF documents. The agenda includes a monthly budget report for June 2024 from the York School District and a schools liaison report. No specific votes, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Review of York School District monthly budget report for June 2024
• Review of Schools Liaison Report dated July 23, 2024

Planning Board

The agenda consists of meeting materials including draft minutes from previous sessions. It also includes documents regarding amendments to the Planning Board Site and Subdivision Regulations.

• Amendments to Planning Board Site and Subdivision Regulations

Planning Board

The York Planning Board is reviewing several site plan applications. These include the Wiggly Bridge Distillery site plan and an amended site plan for the Center for Wildlife at 375 Mountain Road. The board will also review a subdivision plan for elderly housing at 1 US Route 1.

• Wiggly Bridge Distillery site plan review
• Center for Wildlife amended site plan (375 Mountain Road)
• 1 US Route 1 elderly housing site subdivision plan
• Proposed ordinance amendments

Appeals Board

The Appeals Board will review findings of fact from meetings held on June 12, 2024. The board will also consider a request to reconsider an administrative appeal regarding the property at 4 Hamlin Place. Additionally, the board will recognize Michael Swant for his 25 years of service.

• Findings of Fact from June 12, 2024 meetings
• Reconsideration of administrative appeal for 4 Hamlin Place
• Recognition of Michael Swant for 25 years of service

Planning Board

The meeting materials include drafts for ordinance amendments and a zoning map amendment. Documentation regarding the Greenway District and previous meeting minutes is also provided.

• Draft ordinance amendments
• Zoning map amendment draft
• Greenway District proposed zones

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on June 12, 2024. The board will review an administrative appeal regarding a permit denial at 5 Winterbrook Drive and a request for front setback and lot coverage variances at 22 Cross Street.

• Administrative appeal regarding permit denial at 5 Winterbrook Drive
• General variance request for front setback and lot coverage at 22 Cross Street
• Review of findings of fact from May 22, 2024 meeting

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to consider its approved minutes from May 28, 2024. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive budget decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of May 28, 2024 Budget Committee approved minutes

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will review development applications for Cape Neddick Village Phase III and 316 US Route 1. The agenda also includes a site plan review for the Grand View Motel at 800 York St.

• Cape Neddick Village Phase III application review
• Final site subdivision application and waiver requests for 316 US Route 1
• Grand View Motel site plan and preliminary/final plan submission at 800 York St

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board is meeting to continue two administrative appeals and take up a new one. The board will also review findings of fact from its May 8 meeting and handle code business. All items are appeals of town permit or violation decisions on specific properties.

• Continuation: Alvaro Goes and Joyce Alves appeal to revoke Notice of Violation at 103 Rogers Road, Map 30A Lot 95
• Continuation: Rebecca Linney appeals to revoke temporary occupancy for permit 2023-0147 at 152 Logging Road, Cape Neddick, Map 99 Lot 2-B
• New: Barbara Carr appeals permit issued in error at 4 Hamlin Place, Map 20 Lot 23
• Review of findings of fact from May 8, 2024 meeting
• Code business discussion

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to discuss and approve the minutes from their May 21, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

This is the agenda for the York, Maine Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting on May 21, 2024. The agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a PDF document, with no listed discussion items or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive topics specified.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

Selectboard

The agenda consists solely of a reference to the meeting materials PDF, with no listed agenda items. This appears to be a procedural placeholder rather than a substantive agenda.

School Committee

The agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a single document file name. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• No specific agenda items listed

School Committee

This agenda contains only procedural meeting materials. No specific actions or topics are listed for discussion.

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to discuss and approve the minutes from their May 13, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The York Parks and Recreation Board is holding a meeting on May 9, 2024. The only item on the agenda is a review of meeting materials. No other business is listed for discussion or decision.

• Review of Parks and Recreation Board meeting materials

Planning Board

The meeting includes reviews of draft ordinance amendments and a boardinghouse amendment draft. The provided agenda text does not contain specific details regarding the content of these drafts.

• Draft ordinance amendments
• Draft boardinghouse amendment

Conservation Commission

The agenda contains only a single item: 'Conservation Commission Meeting Materials' with a linked PDF. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to continue three administrative appeals, all concerning property at 5 Roots Rock Road (Map 44 Lot 15). The appeals challenge a permit denial and alleged ordinance violations related to Planning Board approvals. The board will also review findings of fact from its April 24, 2024 meeting.

• Continuation: Janet Drew and Linda Molda appeal denial of permit for 5 Roots Rock Road
• Continuation: Caroline and Torbert MacDonald appeal alleged ordinance violation in Planning Board approval
• Continuation: Laurie J. MacDonald appeal alleged ordinance violation in Planning Board approval
• Review of findings of fact from April 24, 2024 meeting

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board is holding a special meeting for a site visit at 5 Roots Rock Road regarding three appeals against the Planning Board's approval of a telecommunications antenna on a water tower. The board will inspect the property as part of its review of the appeals.

• Site visit at 5 Roots Rock Road, York, ME
• Three appeals against Planning Board approval
• Telecommunications antenna on water tower
• Map 44 Lot 15

Selectboard

This agenda lists a single item: the Selectboard's meeting materials, provided as a PDF packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the agenda text itself.

• Meeting materials packet (050624 PACKET.PDF) referenced

School Committee

This meeting agenda contains only a single item titled 'School Committee Meeting Materials' with an attached PDF document. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this session.

• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are on the agenda
• The only document is the agenda PDF itself

Harbor Board

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists only the meeting date and a link to the agenda PDF, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items described.

Climate Action Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the York, ME Climate Action Committee meeting on May 1, 2024. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive topics or decisions specified.

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will review a preliminary plan application for the Norton Woods subdivision. The agenda also includes materials regarding proposed zoning changes and shoreland overlays.

• Preliminary plan application for Norton Woods (230171)
• Review of Norton Woods subdivision preliminary review letter
• Proposed zoning changes and shoreland overlay maps

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on April 24, 2024, to consider two administrative appeals. One is a continuation of Rebecca Linney's request to revoke a temporary occupancy permit for property at 152 Logging Road, Cape Neddick. The other is Barbara Carr's appeal of a permit issued in error for 4 Hamlin Place, York. The board will also review findings of fact from prior meetings.

• Continuation: Rebecca Linney, 180 Logging Road, appeals revocation of temporary occupancy for permit 2023-0147, property at 152 Logging Road, Cape Neddick (Map 99 Lot 2-B)
• Barbara Carr, 202 Libby Road, West Newfield, appeals permit issued in error for 4 Hamlin Place, York (Map 20 Lot 23)
• Review of findings of fact from meetings on January 10, March 27, and April 10, 2024
• Hearing at York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, starting 7:00 PM, adjournment by 11:00 PM

Selectboard

This is a joint meeting between the Selectboard and the Planning Board to review ordinances. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no specific items listed beyond the review itself.

• Joint meeting with Planning Board for ordinance review

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting includes review of draft amendments to the boardinghouse and dock ordinances. The board will also consider information regarding affordable housing.

• Boardinghouse amendment draft
• Dock ordinance amendment draft
• Proposal to amend HDC section 12.16
• Affordable housing information for consideration

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on April 10, 2024, to consider three administrative appeals related to a property at 5 Roots Rock Road (Map 44 Lot 15). Two appeals allege ordinance violations resulted in erroneous Planning Board approval, and one appeals a permit denial. The board will also review findings of fact from its March 27, 2024 meeting.

• Administrative appeal by Janet Drew and Linda Molda (15 Avon Ave, 4 Camden Ave) over denial of permit for 5 Roots Rock Road
• Administrative appeal by Caroline and Torbert MacDonald (6 Fernald Ave) alleging ordinance violation led to erroneous Planning Board approval for 5 Roots Rock Road
• Administrative appeal by Laurie J. MacDonald (10 Fernald Ave) alleging ordinance violation led to erroneous Planning Board approval for 5 Roots Rock Road
• Review of findings of fact from March 27, 2024 meeting

Conservation Commission

The York Conservation Commission is meeting on April 10, 2024. The agenda consists solely of meeting materials and a single document reference. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• Agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a PDF document.
• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Selectboard

This is a procedural agenda item referencing the Selectboard meeting packet for April 8, 2024. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the agenda text itself. The substantive content would be in the linked PDF packet, which is not provided here.

• Reference to Selectboard Meeting Packet 2024-04-08

School Committee

The York School Committee is holding a meeting on April 3, 2024. The agenda consists solely of a reference to meeting materials; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• No specific agenda items provided beyond the meeting materials document.

Harbor Board

The York, ME Harbor Board has a meeting scheduled for April 3, 2024. The agenda document is available, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting date: April 3, 2024
• Agenda document available

Historic District Commission

The provided agenda contains only meeting materials and does not list any specific proposals, hearings, or decisions for discussion.

Planning Board

The York Planning Board is reviewing preliminary and final site plan applications for five local development projects. These reviews determine whether proposed buildings, parking layouts, and easements comply with town land-use standards that affect traffic patterns, drainage, and property access for neighboring residents. The board will discuss the submissions during this meeting before making a decision on approvals or conditions.

• Cape Neddick Corners approved plan review
• Union Bluff Beach Street sketch plan and easement application
• 316 US Route 1 final site/subdivision plan application
• York Paddle and Pickleball Club preliminary site plan review
• York River Landscaping site plan application

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on March 27, 2024, to consider three administrative appeals. The board will review requests to revoke a Notice of Violation for 103 Rogers Road, revoke a temporary occupancy permit for 152 Logging Road, and address an alleged wrong interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance for 3 Vittoria Lane. The meeting is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the York Public Library.

• Appeal by Alvaro Goes and Joyce Alves to revoke Notice of Violation for 103 Rogers Road (Map 30A Lot 95)
• Appeal by Rebecca Linney to revoke temporary occupancy permit 2023-0147 for 152 Logging Road (Map 99 Lot 2-B)
• Appeal by Kevin and Colleen Talty regarding wrong interpretation of Zoning Ordinance for 3 Vittoria Lane (Map 99 Lot 50-S)

Selectboard

The York Selectboard is holding a hearing to consider findings and an order regarding a dangerous building at 16 Railroad Ave. The agenda includes only this single item, which appears to be a formal proceeding rather than general business.

• Dangerous building hearing for 16 Railroad Ave

Selectboard

The Selectboard is holding a public hearing regarding 16 Railroad Avenue. The agenda contains only this hearing notice and no other substantive items.

• Public hearing on 16 Railroad Avenue

Selectboard

This is a procedural agenda for the York Selectboard meeting. The board will review the draft minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of draft minutes from March 11, 2024

School Committee

The agenda for the March 20, 2024 School Committee meeting contains only a single item: 'School Committee Meeting Materials' with an attached PDF. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting on March 19, 2024. The only listed item is the meeting materials document, with no specific discussion or decision items provided.

• Meeting materials document referenced for the March 19 meeting

Parks and Recreation Board

The board is reviewing meeting materials for its March 14, 2024 meeting. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of agenda document AGENDA PRB 3142024.PDF

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several development proposals, including site plan amendments for Viewpoint Hotel and conceptual designs for the 133 Josiah Norton Subdivision. The agenda also includes reviews of plans for 300RT103 and the Woodstone Subdivision amendment.

• Viewpoint Hotel site plan amendment
• 133 Josiah Norton Subdivision design review
• 300RT103 sketch plan review
• Woodstone Subdivision amendment

Committee to Combat Racism and Bias

The Committee to Combat Racism and Bias is holding a meeting. The only listed agenda item is the review and approval of the committee's meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. No other business, proposals, or decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Review of CCRAB meeting minutes from March 13, 2024

Selectboard

The York Selectboard is meeting on March 11, 2024, with a meeting packet and a proposed short-term rental ordinance for review. The agenda contains only these two documents, indicating the board will discuss the ordinance, but no specific decisions or other items are listed.

• Review of short-term rental ordinance

School Committee

The agenda contains only the meeting date and a placeholder for materials; no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Harbor Board

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists only the meeting name and date, with no decisions, discussions, or documents of substance provided.

Climate Action Committee

The agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a PDF file, with no substantive items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions specified.

Historic District Commission

The provided agenda contains only the meeting materials for the session. No specific items for discussion or decision were listed in the document.

Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee - Dissolved Committee

This was a meeting of the Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee. The agenda contains only one item: discussion of the ordinance itself. The meeting was for a committee that has since been dissolved.

• Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee discussion

Appeals Board

The York, Maine Appeals Board is holding a public hearing with a largely procedural agenda. The only listed items are adopting findings of fact from an April 2023 meeting, code enforcement business, and other board business, with no specific appeals or cases detailed in the agenda.

• Adoption of findings of fact from April 26, 2023 meeting
• Code enforcement business
• Other appeals board business

Selectboard

The York Selectboard is meeting to discuss short-term residential rental public comments. The agenda includes a meeting packet and written comments on short-term rentals, indicating a discussion or potential decision on this topic.

• Short Term Residential Rental Public Comments
• Selectboard Meeting Packet 2024-02-26

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several preliminary site plan applications and subdivision amendments. These include the York Paddle and Pickleball Club, the Woodstone amended site subdivision, and 1 US RT 1. The board will also examine sketch plans for Wiggly Bridge Distillery.

• York Paddle and Pickleball Club preliminary site plan review
• Woodstone amended site subdivision review
• Preliminary application for 1 US RT 1 site subdivision
• Wiggly Bridge Distillery sketch plan review

Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee - Dissolved Committee

The Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee, a dissolved committee, is meeting to discuss the single-use plastics reduction ordinance. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business or action items listed.

• Discussion of Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance

Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee - Dissolved Committee

This meeting is for a dissolved committee. The agenda contains only one item: the Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee, with minutes from the meeting. No decisions or discussions are reported.

• Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee meeting minutes

Committee to Combat Racism and Bias

The Committee to Combat Racism and Bias is meeting to discuss its proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The agenda includes a review of the FY25 budget document. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Review of CCRAB FY25 proposed budget

Conservation Commission

The York Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss its draft agenda for February 12, 2024. The only listed item is the review of meeting materials, indicating a procedural session.

• Review of draft agenda for 02/12/2024 meeting

Selectboard

The York Selectboard is holding a workshop to discuss short-term rental (STR) regulations. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business listed. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Workshop on short-term rental (STR) policy

Selectboard

This is a procedural agenda containing only a link to the meeting packet PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee - Dissolved Committee

This is a meeting of the Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee, which has been dissolved. The agenda contains only a single item referencing the committee itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The only supporting document is the meeting minutes from this date.

• Single Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

The agenda contains only a single item listing meeting materials. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are scheduled.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing conceptual designs for a Norton Road subdivision and an application for 300 Route 103. The meeting also includes a review of a site plan amendment for the Viewpoint Hotel.

• Norton Rd subdivision conceptual design review
• 300 Route 103 conceptual application review
• Viewpoint Hotel site plan amendment (new building addition)

School Committee

The York School Committee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and standard reports.

Harbor Board

This agenda contains only the meeting name and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural notice, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

Shellfish Commission

The York Shellfish Commission is meeting to discuss shellfish conservation matters. The agenda includes a single item: a general discussion of shellfish conservation, as indicated by the meeting document titled 'YORK SHELLFISH CONSERVATION MEETING 02072024.PDF'. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of shellfish conservation

Climate Action Committee

The York Climate Action Committee will hear from town departments about climate goals and grants, discuss infrastructure goals, and consider requesting RFPs for solar development at Witchtrot landfill and fiber-optic broadband. The chair will also present a discovered error in the CAP's building inventory. The meeting includes public comment and adoption of prior minutes.

• Guest speakers from Public Works, Water District, Sewer District on CAP goals and grants
• Discussion of CAP Infrastructure Goals 3.1-3.2 and key performance indicators
• Placeholder request: RFP for solar development at Witchtrot landfill
• Placeholder request: RFP for replacing broadband cable with fiber-optic
• Chair's discovery of 18 million sq ft error in CAP building inventory

Historic District Commission

The agenda contains only the distribution of meeting materials. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review development applications including a site subdivision plan for 316 US Route 1 South and a site plan for Grand View Motel. The board will also conduct a conceptual design review for the Norton Woods subdivision at 133 Josiah Norton Road.

• Site subdivision plan review for 316 US Route 1 South
• Grand View Motel site plan review
• Norton Woods conceptual design review at 133 Josiah Norton Road

School Committee

This meeting of the York School Committee has a single agenda item: review of meeting materials. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Selectboard

The York Selectboard is meeting to review its meeting packet and a proposed five-year paving plan (FY2024-2028). The agenda contains only these two agenda items, both of which are materials for review; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Review of Selectboard meeting packet for 2024-01-22
• Review of FY2024-2028 SS Paving Plan II (dated 01/21/2024)

Parks and Recreation Board

The agenda contains only a single item: 'Parks And Rec. Board Meeting Materials' with an attached PDF document. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

• No concrete items listed; agenda is limited to meeting materials reference

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on January 10, 2024, to consider five administrative appeals. These include challenges to permit denials, code interpretations, a notice of violation, and a temporary occupancy revocation. The board will also hold an organizational meeting and review findings from a prior session.

• Kevin and Colleen Talty appeal failure to deny permit 2023-0584 for 3 Vittoria Lane, Cape Neddick (Map 99 Lot 50-S)
• Mark Cartier appeals incorrect code interpretation in memo for 441 US Route 1, York (Map 54 Lot 10-B)
• Alvaro Goes and Joyce Alves appeal to revoke Notice of Violation for 103 Rogers Road, York (Map 30A Lot 95)
• Rebecca Linney appeals to revoke temporary occupancy for permit 2023-0147 for 152 Logging Road, Cape Neddick (Map 99 Lot 2-B)
• Second Talty appeal re: not applying Zoning Ordinance for 3 Vittoria Lane

Conservation Commission

The agenda is a draft with no specific items listed beyond the meeting materials document. The meeting appears to be procedural or organizational.

Committee to Combat Racism and Bias

The agenda contains only the meeting name and a reference to a PDF document. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

School Committee

The York School Committee is holding a regular meeting on January 3, 2024. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Harbor Board

This is a procedural agenda with a single item listing the Harbor Board and a reference to a PDF document. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are described in the provided text.

• No specific items listed beyond the board name and document reference

Climate Action Committee

This is a procedural agenda item only: the Climate Action Committee has posted its meeting materials, including the final agenda, for its January 3 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting materials and final agenda posted for Jan. 3 meeting