Chairperson Suzanne Phillips called the meeting to order. There were six members present. The council accepted the minutes of the June 3 meeting and the special meeting of June 17. (6-0)

During public comments, Gorham citizen, Charlie Hamlin read a statement urging the committee to closely monitor the dust levels and blast timelines of the two quarries in town, as well as the approved asphalt plant for the safety and health of all Gorham residents.

The town manager’s report included a reminder that a permit is required for holiday fireworks and may be requested on the town website.
The committee voted 6-0 to amend the town ordinance on back lots requiring a 30-foot easement. This is slightly different from the previous 26-foot requirement and also added ownership as an option to easement.

There was a discussion about required parking spaces. The committee took a less restrictive approach to required parking, feeling that the market would dictate necessary parking for residences. They voted to reject the proposed change to one space from two spaces for one bedroom (5-1, Phillips) and for two bedroom from two spaces from one (4-2 Phillips, Lavoie) They also voted to strike the proposed requirement for parking for home occupations because they are probably already required and this will be monitored by the town (6-0)

The town council then approved the amended changes to the land use and development code for the Mosher Road mixed use district revisions of standards for development as proposed. (6-0)

The committee voted 6-0 to set September 16, 2025 as a workshop date to discuss residential sprinkler system requirements. This is related to concerns that the cost of the sprinkler requirement adds to already expensive housing costs in town.
The council discussed an ordinance to ban certain pesticides from use on all municipal properties. This was forwarded to the Ordinance Committee, for review and recommendation.

After discussion regarding the lighting project at the Little Falls recreation area and the request to set aside 10,000 dollars to build a permanent batting cage on the site, it was determined that this action would be tabled to determine the amount of savings in the project before a decision should be made. (5-1 Seigel)
The council approved an order to authorize the town manager to enter into a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 340 beginning July 1, 2024. (6-0)

The town council then took action to go into executive session for personnel and economic development matters.