City Council - Special Meeting

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium extension prohibiting rent or fee increases at mobile home parks. The council also voted to waive the second reading and for the ordinance to take effect immediately.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Auburn, ME
Meeting Date
July 28, 2026

Transcript

9 sections

0:07 – 0:31Speaker 2

The July 28th, 2026 Auburn Special City Council meeting will be called to order. There's a single item of business tonight. All councilors are present, so we'll dispense with a roll call. The first item is ordinance 1307282026, granting a 45-day moratorium extension prohibiting rent or fee increases at mobile home parks for first reading. Is there a motion?

0:33 – 0:51Speaker 2

Moved by Councilor Randall, seconded by Councilor Walker. There's no members of the public here, so we don't have public comment. Any discussion by the council? Council ready for the question? The vote will be by roll call. The clerk will call the roll.

1:01Speaker 1

There we go. Councillor Platts?

1:05Speaker 1

Councillor Gary? Yes. Councillor Randall? Yes. Councillor Cowan? Yes. Councillor Duvall? Yes. Councillor Butler? Yes. Councillor Walker?

1:16 – 2:29Speaker 2

Yes. Seven having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, the motion's adopted. In order for the ordinance amendment, the moratorium extension to take effect prior to the August 1st expiration date, the council would need to raise, waive second reading. Is there a motion to waive the second reading? Motion. Moved by Councilor Randall, seconded by Councilor Walker. Second. The vote will be by show of hands. All those in favor? Seven having voted affirmative and none in the negative, the motion's adopted. Additionally, in order for the For the ordinance to take effect immediately requires a motion for the ordinance to take effect immediately on an act. Is there a motion? Motion. Moved by Councilor- Second. Second. Seconded by Councilor Cowan. The vote will be by show of hands, all those in favor? Seven having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, the motion is adopted. No further business pending in front of the council this evening. Is there a motion to adjourn?

2:30Speaker 1

Motion to adjourn. Second.

2:32Speaker 2

All those in favor? Thank you very much. The council will be adjourned.

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