Melissa Esty

This document outlines the City of Westbrook's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), establishing priorities for major investments in infrastructure, facilities, equipment, technology, and vehicles over a five-year period from FY2026 to FY2030. The plan aims to sustain municipal and school operations, ensure the continued maintenance of existing assets, and align future investments with established priorities. Key prioritization factors include cost implications, mandated investments, project readiness, quality of life, and stewardship. The overall goal is to responsibly manage resources, enhance safety and efficiency, and make thoughtful long-term investments to meet service expectations and future obligations.

This Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City of Westbrook outlines a five-year roadmap for major investments in infrastructure, buildings, facilities, equipment, technology, and vehicles. It aims to sustain municipal and school operations, maintain existing assets, and align with administrative and elected leadership goals. The plan is structured around key priorities including cost implications, mandated investments, project readiness, quality of life, and responsible stewardship, with the overarching goal of enhancing safety, efficiency, and meeting long-term service expectations.

The Special City Council Meeting agenda included several key items. The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement Statement and the reading of the call for the special meeting. Orders of the Day requiring a second and final reading involved confirming emergency expenditures for replacement Fire Department gas meters, HVAC repairs at the Public Services Facility and Walker Memorial Library, and authorizing a Policy Development Services Agreement for the Landslide Vulnerability Project. New Business included single-reading items such as approving Constable appointments, appointing a Tax Collector, approving a mass gathering permit for Winterfest 2026, accepting the Unappropriated Funds Report for Q2 FY 2026, authorizing an MOU with GPCOG for PFAS Site Assessments, and first readings for Orders related to the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, bond issuance for street paving, and acceptance of Fire Department donations for equipment and furniture. The Council also discussed various ongoing matters through committee reports and entered into an Executive Session.

The meeting agenda covered several items, including consideration of a Land Acknowledgement Statement, Unfinished Business (Order 2025-169 regarding salary adjustments for non-union employees, Order 2025-170 authorizing police lateral hire reimbursement, and Order 2025-171 accepting Highway Safety Grant Funds). New Business included approving a liquor license for Town Line Diner (contingent on a public hearing), confirming annual appointments for Warden & Ward Clerks, and confirming reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board. Orders requiring two readings covered purchasing rifle suppressors for the Police Department, authorizing annual CCTV software subscription renewal for the Wastewater Division, and purchasing a replacement utility tractor and rotary broom. An order requiring one reading addressed amending the Code of Ordinances regarding parking on Foster Street. The Council also planned to enter Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and real property matters.

The Westbrook City Council convened to address various items, including approving a liquor license for Fletcher's Tavern, authorizing a salary adjustment for full-time, non-union employees, and approving the expenditure for Police Department lateral hire reimbursement. The council also authorized the acceptance and expenditure of Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Traffic Enforcement Grant Funds.