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Orono council adopts new solid-waste ordinance after legal review
Summary
The Orono City Council adopted Ordinance 3-21 (solid waste) after councilmembers reviewed a same-day email that raised concerns; city legal staff said the changes comply with current law and the ordinance passed without recorded opposition.
The Orono City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 3-21, a revision to the city’s solid-waste code, after a brief review prompted by an email received earlier the same day.
Councilmember Benson pulled the ordinance from the consent agenda to confirm the city’s legal position. The city attorney told the council she had reviewed the proposed code changes and concluded the city was in compliance. “We feel like the city’s in a good spot,” the attorney said, summarizing the legal review.
After the discussion, the council voted to adopt Ordinance 3-21. There was no recorded opposition during the roll call; the mayor declared the motion carried.
Why it matters: the ordinance updates the city’s solid-waste rules and will apply citywide once codified. Councilmembers said they appreciate prompt staff and legal review when constituent concerns are raised.
What’s next: the ordinance will be codified per the city’s standard process and staff will follow up if residents submit questions or concerns.
