CAPE ELIZABETH TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting # 13-2010
Cape Elizabeth Town Hall
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
7:30 p.m.
00:07 Roll Call by the Town Clerk
Anne E. Swift-Kayatta, Chair 14 Stone Bridge Road 767-5754 12/2011
Frank J. Governali 18 Old Ocean House Road 799-5842 12/2010
Penelope A. Jordan 349 Fowler Road 671-5341 12/2010
Sara W. Lennon 54 Cranbrook Drive 741-5139 12/2012
David S. Sherman, Jr. 74 Hunts Point Road 749-2668 12/2011
Jessica L. Sullivan 38 Cranbrook Drive 774-0115 12/2012
James T. Walsh 23 Rock Crest Drive 799-6730 12/2012
00:21 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
00:43 Town Council Reports and Correspondence
02:29 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
02:45 Town Clerk's Election Update
15:24 Town Manager’s Report
18:01 Review Minutes of September 13, 2010 Meeting
18:32 Item# 113-2010 Fort Williams Park Plan Update
The Town Council will consider appropriating funds for an update to the Fort Williams Park master plan and for a business plan for the park.
40:22 Item# 114-2010 Appointments Committee Recommendation
The Town Council will consider a recommendation to appoint a citizen to the Fort Williams Advisory Commission.
42:40 Item# 115-2010 Lease
The Town Council will consider leasing 160 s.f. of space at the office building in front of the Community Center.
45:44 Item# 116-2010 Conservation Commission Rules
The Conservation Commission is asking for approval of an update to their rules and regulations to bring them into conformance with Town Communications Policy.
49:51 Item# 117-2010 Open Space Management Committee Update
Councilor Sullivan will provide an update on the work of this committee.
53:51 Item# 118-2010 General Assistance Appendices
The Town Council is being asked to approve the annual general assistance appendices prepared by the Maine Municipal Association.
55:03 Item# 119-2010 Election Warrant
The warrant for the November 2, 2010 is ready for approval.
57:21 Item # 120 Utility Location Permit
CMP has requested approval for an underground utility location permit on Stonegate Road. (item was requested in time for the agenda deadline, but inadvertantly left off the agenda until 10/13/10)
01:02:27 Citizen Opportunity for Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
01:05:36 Adjournment
Financial Reports
01:03:30 Upcoming Meetings
Town Council Workshop Re: Pending Issues November 1, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Regular Town Council Meeting November 8, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Town Council Workshop Re: Council goal setting December 6, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Regular Town Council Meeting December 13, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Public Participation at Town Council Meetings
After an item has been introduced, any person wishing to address the council shall signify a desire to speak by raising their hand or by approaching the lectern. When recognized by the chairman, the speaker shall give his or her name and address or name and local affiliation, if the affiliation is relevant, prior to making other comments. All remarks should be addressed to the Town Council. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per person; however, the time may be extended by majority vote of councilors present. For agenda items that are not formally advertised public hearings, the time for public comments is limited to 15 minutes per agenda item. This time may be extended by a majority of the Town Council. The chairman may decline to recognize any person who has already spoken on the same agenda item and may call on speakers in a manner so as to balance debate. Once the Council has begun its deliberations on an item, no person shall be permitted to address the Council on such item.
Speaking at the meeting on topics not on the agenda at regular Council meetings
Persons wishing to address the Council on an issue or concern local in nature not appearing on the agenda may do so at a regular Town Council meeting before the town manager’s report and/or after the disposition of all items appearing on the agenda. Any person wishing to address the Council shall signify a desire to speak by raising their hand or by approaching the lectern. When recognized by the chairman, the speaker shall give his or her name and address or name and local affiliation if the local affiliation Council. Comments in each comment period shall be limited to three minutes per person and 15 minutes total; however, the time may be extended by majority vote of councilors present.
Decorum
Persons present at Council meetings shall not applaud or otherwise express approval or disapproval of any statements made or actions taken at such meeting. Persons at Council meetings may only address the Town Council after being recognized by the chairman.