Peaks Island Council – Aug 26, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's meeting portal
What was decided
The council heard public comments on Public Utilities Commission proceedings over ferry rates and the needs-based ticket program. Members voted down a motion to rescind the May 27, 2026 transfer of the PIC needs-based ticket program and $2,500 to PITEA, and also voted down a motion to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding between PIC and PITEA. The council approved amended June 24th minutes and appointed Michele Winchester as the Peaks Island representative to the Portland in Motion initiative.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the June 24th meeting minutes as amended. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Failed a motion to suspend the rules to add a new business item. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Appointed Michele Winchester as the Peaks Island representative to the Portland in Motion initiative. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Withdrew the motion to send a PIC letter to PITEA regarding the Needs-Based Ticket Program. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Failed a motion to rescind the May 27, 2026 vote to transfer the PIC Needs-based Ticket program and $2,500 to PITEA. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Failed a motion to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between PIC and PITEA. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 203 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved .
Agenda
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Source
This meeting on the City of Portland's meeting portal (opens in new tab) (CivicClerk). First recorded by Portland Publick on .