Council at-a-glance: minutes approved; Golden Rooster special entertainment permit renewed; meeting adjourned
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Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Saco City Council approved minutes for March 17 and March 24, opened and closed a public hearing and granted a renewal of the Golden Rooster's special entertainment permit; actions passed unanimously where recorded.
The Saco City Council recorded several routine procedural votes and one permit decision at its April 7 meeting.
The council voted to approve minutes for the March 17 and March 24, 2025 meetings. "Motion passes 7 0," the clerk recorded after a roll call.
On the Golden Rooster restaurant (236 Main Street) the council opened a public hearing, received no public comment, then moved to close the hearing and grant the renewal of the establishment's special entertainment permit concurrent with its liquor license. Councilor Johnston made the motion to grant the renewal; Councilor Hatch seconded. The clerk recorded the roll call and the motion passed 7–0.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of minutes (03/17/2025 and 03/24/2025): Motion by Councilor Berman, second by Councilor Huitt; roll call recorded as unanimous, outcome passed 7–0. - Open public hearing (Golden Rooster special entertainment permit): motion and second on record; roll call passed 7–0. - Grant renewal for Golden Rooster special entertainment permit (to be concurrent with liquor license): motion by Councilor Johnston; second by Councilor Hatch; roll call passed 7–0. - Motion to adjourn: carried 7–0 at 9:25 p.m.
Context: City staff reported that the application had paid fees and that police, fire, code enforcement and finance had no outstanding concerns; the public did not speak at the hearing. Staff cited compliance with local notice requirements under the Saco City Code, Chapter 93, Entertainment (Section reference noted in staff comments).
Ending: The council moved on to department budget presentations following the permit vote.
