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2026-11-05 - City Council Business Meeting

Summary

Built from the posted agenda only; no minutes or video recorded yet, so vote outcomes are unknown.

  • Two public hearings: a Medical Cannabis Retail License - Homegrown of Augusta and the General Assistance Maximums 2026.
  • Order 26-179 would authorize a Master Collaboration Agreement with Northeastern University's Roux Institute (Venture Forward Augusta), not to exceed $40,000 in TIF funds: Roux Institute Collaboration Agreement.
  • Ordinance 26-181, first reading: ban on signs in traffic circles and roundabouts (Code section 207-2): Roundabout Sign Ban Ordinance.
  • Consent items include appointing Andy Shultz to the Conservation Commission (term to November 5, 2029); see Board Appointments.
  • Grants: $43,369.87 FY2027 Bureau of Highway Safety High Visibility Enforcement grant (20% in-kind match) and $38,741.00 FY2026 Byrne JAG award (Police $29,118.10, Kennebec County Sheriff $9,622.90).
  • Executive session on personnel and real estate matters.
  • A proclamation recognized the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year.

Agenda

Meeting at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers (pre-meeting 6:30 PM, Conference Room A).

  • Proclamation: 2026-27 Teacher of the Year.
  • Public hearings: medical cannabis retail store (Homegrown of Augusta); General Assistance maximums.
  • 26-172: approve the October 15 minutes (consent).
  • 26-173: appoint Andy Shultz to the Conservation Commission, term to November 5, 2029 (consent).
  • 26-174: medical cannabis retail license, New England Cannabis Consulting dba Homegrown of Augusta, Western Ave. See Medical Cannabis Retail License - Homegrown of Augusta.
  • 26-175: adopt the 2026 General Assistance maximums (Appendices A-H, Chapter 157). See General Assistance Maximums 2026.
  • 26-176: declare a 2011 Chevrolet pickup (Police) surplus.
  • 26-177: accept the FY2027 Bureau of Highway Safety High Visibility Enforcement grant, $43,369.87 (20% in-kind match).
  • 26-178: accept the FY2026 Byrne JAG award, $38,741.00 (Police $29,118.10; Kennebec County Sheriff $9,622.90).
  • 26-179: Master Collaboration Agreement with Northeastern's Roux Institute (Venture Forward Augusta), not to exceed $40,000 in TIF funds. See Roux Institute Collaboration Agreement.
  • 26-180: certify the November 3 election and referendum results. See November 2026 Municipal Election.
  • 26-181: first reading, Code section 207-2, ban on signs in traffic circles and roundabouts. See Roundabout Sign Ban Ordinance.
  • 26-182: executive session (personnel, real estate), 1 M.R.S. 405(6)(A) and (C).

Vote outcomes are not known; only the agenda has been seen.

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