CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting # 16-2009
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Roll Call by the Town Clerk
James S. Rowe, Chairman 127 Oakhurst Road 799-7467 12/2009
David J. Backer 2 Rugosa Way 253-0529 12/2009
Penelope A. Jordan 349 Fowler Road 671-5341 12/2010
Sara W. Lennon 54 Cranbrook Drive 741-5139 12/2009
Paul J. McKenney 5 Katahdin Road 899-0045 12/2010
David S. Sherman, Jr. 74 Hunts Point Road 749-2668 12/2011
Anne E. Swift-Kayatta 14 Stone Bridge Road 767-5754 12/2011
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Town Council Reports and Correspondence
Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Town Manager’s Report
Review of Minutes of Meeting held September 14, 2009
Public Comments: Liquor License Renewal
Applicant: The Purpoodock Club
Business: The Purpoodock Club
Address: 300 Spurwink Avenue
License: Restaurant Malt, Vinous and Spirituous and Special Amusement Permit
Current License Expires: November 1, 2009
Item# 137-2009 Liquor License Renewal – Purpoodock Club
The Purpoodock Club has applied for a renewal of their licenses.
Public Hearing: Revised General Assistance Appendices
Item# 138-2009 General Assistance Appendices
Each year the General Assistance Appendices are updated by the Maine Municipal Association and Cape Elizabeth traditionally adopts the model provisions.
Item# 139-2009 Zoning Ordinance Amendments-Town Center Zone
The Planning Board is recommending some amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relating to the density of buildings in the town center zone. It is recommended that the proposal be referred to the Ordinance Committee.
Item# 140-2009 Traffic Ordinance
The Ordinance Committee has recommended amendments to the Traffic Ordinance after a review of parking regulations. It is recommended that a public hearing be scheduled on the proposed amendments for Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall.
Item# 141-2009 Town Center Pedestrian Safety Committee
The Town Center Pedestrian Safety Committee has completed its work and has recommended the continuation of current pedestrian safety measures and the installation of a solar powered pedestrian crossing signal at the cross walk between Key Bank and the Coldwell Banker office. The estimated cost of the signal is less than $21,000 with funds recommended to be allocated from the town center improvements portion of the 2008 municipal bond.
Item# 142-2009 Concession Stand
The School Board has approved the installation of a concession stand at Hannaford Field to be privately funded. It is recommended the Town Council authorize an application to amend the approved site plan for the school grounds with all costs to be privately funded.
Item# 143-2009 Conservation Land near Leighton Farms Subdivision
A citizen is asking the Town Council to change a decision by the town manager regarding the use of municipal property near 8 Leighton Farms Road.
Item# 144-2009 Thomas Memorial Library Study Committee
It is proposed to thank the Thomas Memorial Library Study Committee for their service in planning for the future of library services for the Town of Cape Elizabeth and to request the Thomas Memorial Library Trustees to assume responsibility for library planning efforts following direction from the Cape Elizabeth Town Council to be provided early in 2010.
Item# 145-2009 Excise Tax Ballot Question
Councilor Swift-Kayatta is sponsoring a proposed resolution for Town Council consideration relating to an upcoming question on the November 3, 2008 ballot.
Item# 146-2009 TABOR II Ballot Question
Councilor Swift-Kayatta is sponsoring a proposed resolution for Town Council consideration relating to an upcoming question on the November 3, 2008 ballot.
Item# 147-2009 November Election Warrant
It is proposed to approve the warrant for the November 3 election.
Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
Adjournment
Future Meetings: See the calendar at capeelizabeth.com for updates.
Town Council Workshop and Finance Committee: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.